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IOT fitness test
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I stepped off the treadmill last night and my shins felt awful. I'm going to have to give the running up for a few days, i think.
I've ran 2 miles every day this week and played five-a-side football - it think it's the footy that does it, all those sharp turns etc...
Anyway, on a slightly positive note, i phoned OASC this morning with regards to my medical results - they've confirmed that i'm security cleared, i've passed the eye-tests, chest x-ray and blood tests - the Air Commodore (Med) has my ECG results - they're going to push him for the results and i should finally be cleared for service by this time next week.
Happy days !
I've ran 2 miles every day this week and played five-a-side football - it think it's the footy that does it, all those sharp turns etc...
Anyway, on a slightly positive note, i phoned OASC this morning with regards to my medical results - they've confirmed that i'm security cleared, i've passed the eye-tests, chest x-ray and blood tests - the Air Commodore (Med) has my ECG results - they're going to push him for the results and i should finally be cleared for service by this time next week.
Happy days !
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Gemma - they test for everything, literally. They can pick up on any fault with all of your major organs through it, all diseases, drug use, alcohol levels, absolutely everything. I read a story of one guy who had to do a retest as they found too much potassium in his blood - he'd eaten too many bananas the day before the test - sounds funny, but it delayed his final confirmation date.
Rogue - thanks, and yes, i will see you for that drink , no worries, but as for having a foot in the door at Cranwell, i've still got some way to go yet - namely 9 weeks at RTS Halton (i'm going for NCA) - but once i finally get there, i'll look you up - you are on May IOT, aren't you ?
Rogue - thanks, and yes, i will see you for that drink , no worries, but as for having a foot in the door at Cranwell, i've still got some way to go yet - namely 9 weeks at RTS Halton (i'm going for NCA) - but once i finally get there, i'll look you up - you are on May IOT, aren't you ?
Does anyone know what levels of fitness there'll be across the board at IOT. Will more than half have trained really hard - or will it be a case of most not doing much thinking they can wing it.
I know every IOT is different but there's got to be a general pattern.
Just wondered where I stood in terms of preparation.
I know every IOT is different but there's got to be a general pattern.
Just wondered where I stood in terms of preparation.
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I don't know much about IOT, Gemma, but i think the only way you should look at it is just get as fit as you possibly can - don't fret about it, just work - you can only be as fit as you can get yourself, i suppose.
I've just had the call from Cranwell - the ECG has returned fine - i'm fit, healthy and ready to start training on the 4th Jan.
I'd better start buying some kit !!
I've just had the call from Cranwell - the ECG has returned fine - i'm fit, healthy and ready to start training on the 4th Jan.
I'd better start buying some kit !!
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If anyone's interested, I've found a copy of the bleep test online. I can't test the link as I'm at work - but here it is:
http://www.defence.gov.au/army/hq8bde/jobs/fitness.htm
EDIT: It's not the same bleep test the RAF does (the guy has an aussie accent - but it'll probably do just as well and it's a 20 metre one which is good)
http://www.defence.gov.au/army/hq8bde/jobs/fitness.htm
EDIT: It's not the same bleep test the RAF does (the guy has an aussie accent - but it'll probably do just as well and it's a 20 metre one which is good)