Glad its not just me then. Like I said, the doubts are not enough to put me off, christ the AFCO staff could have done that if I wasnt detemined enough (well some of them at least).

You mentioned shin splints, I too am due to start recruit training and have been in training especially running since my first interview back in January and shin splints have constantly blighted my training. Ive done the usual, bought the correct training shoes and ensure warm up cool down is done c...

Guys and Gals, Past and Present Military. . . . I would like to think that I am just getting the usual cold feet, is this common. :( Im 25 and have lived away from the family nest for 7 years so it isn't that and I know my doubts wont put me off. But do any of you have regrets about joining up? If s...

Thanks for the info and putting my mind at ease. . . . (Not) Have asked at gym but it is council run and if the staff there have passed there 25metre swimming certificate I would be very surprised so they were not much help unfortunately.

Am due to begin RAF recruit training on 24th Sept. Can anyone provide me with some advise on what to expect on the physical training side of it as that is the part that I am most worried about.