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I finally applied to the army and hope to be a dog handler, got my interview (over the phone) on Monday!
Haven't told my parents that I've actually applied yet (although they know it's what I want to do) but since I'm 23 I think it's time to go for it
Just sharing the good news
Haven't told my parents that I've actually applied yet (although they know it's what I want to do) but since I'm 23 I think it's time to go for it
Just sharing the good news
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Make sure you update us!
Would love to hear how it goes
So happy, although they did mention that dog handler roles don't come up often so I could be on a waiting list for up to a year, but after some research I found that some dog handlers didn't have to wait at all, so its just playing it by ear really and it's the role i really want so I can wait a little longer for it
Might use this as a stage by stage diary of the sorts haha, if thats alright of course
How very exciting for you! Absolutely, feel free to use this as a diary. It would be great to follow your updates along. Congrats - rooting for you all the way
On the fitness side my 1.2 mile run has gone from 19 minutes 41 seconds to 13 minutes 9 seconds which is fab, I need it to be 11 minutes 30 seconds and sure I'll get it down to that but really want 10 minutes and 30 seconds to be able to keep up without being out of breath.
next steps are to talk to the medical team about the records and then hopefully off to the assessment centre!
Congrats for applying to the Army!
It's so good to see you updating us on the application process!
after: nightmares, waking up screaming at night and hallucinations (auditory and visual)
However I also see the positive side in joining the army and at 23 it's not something I've rushed into, I feel like the army is where I need to be for now.
@ellie2000
The other week I got the call that medical records are all good but even better news is that I could be off to an assesment centre soon
There's been a bit on confusion with this, I was told I'd have to wait for a role to open before being sent to AC but now I have the chance to go before that, which means if a role does open then I'm ready to head straight to basic.
This is the last major hurdle, as long as I pass the medical tests and there nothing wrong, I know it's just a waiting game and it's within reach!
Just need to get back to running and working on my time so they can book me in!
Also met another guy wanting to join, he was 22 so feel much better that I'm really not the only one way over 16/17 lol
My step mum still isn't too happy about it, she thinks "I can do better" but it doesn't bother me as much now, I know it's what I want to do and I'm going to be a little selfish and do it, she'll be proud once she gets to come to the ceremony lol
For now it's fitness, fitness, fitness!!
Also, there is nothing selfish in making a choice that feels best for you. Ultimately, you are the person that has to get up each day and go to work, and so you know what feels right for you at this point in time. As you say, people tend to come around to something once they see what it looks like in reality. Keep us updated on how you are getting on
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Good luck with this new chapter of your life!
A big hug,
Cosmo.
I'm so happy for you!!
A huge hug!
Cosmo.
Got back yesterday and what an experience it was, met some amazing people and got them on social media to see how they do with the rest of their application.
I past almost everything! Did really well on the cognitive tests, mid thigh pull, medicine ball throw, team tasks and interview, even took a technical selection test, I didn't pass that but got a good score for someone who just tried it for the hell of it.
Sadly need to go back for the run once I've been tested for cholesterol levels as a family member passed away from a heart attack and they want to check it doesn't run in the family (I'm not sure if you'd know if you have high cholesterol or not and I'm only 23 but again not sure if it's common in younger people so a little worried about that because I'm not the healthiest person, in other words i like my junk food lol, which I actually might change).
So a little disappointed I didn't pass with the rest but I wasn't the only one and it's something that can be put straight hopefully!
Over all I really enjoyed my time, it's made me even more determined to get in and I just can't wait to go to basic which would be the next step.
It's all a waiting game and I'm right there with you. If you need any support or to keep morals up, you know where I'm at
I feel like our testing is pretty similar across the army and the RAF so I feel you
Best bit of advice I can give you is don't mention anything that isn't on your records lol, if you'r doctor doesn't know about it, don't bring it up, I never really went to my doctors about anything because I knew I wanted to join the army, I stupidly told them about my sister and if I didn't I wouldn't need a blood test (which I'm worried might bring other things up like low iron or something)
It really is just waiting! Getting so stressed if they come back with a no lol but staying positive, I'm sure we'll both get to where we want to be.
I have my appointment booked for the 22nd and can re do the run 14 days after that!
It deffo helps to have someone in a similar situation and same goes for you
I forgot to mention, I also might have found a place to volunteer for dogs! I've been looking everywhere and there's this place not to far from mine where you just sign up on a daily bases (if there's spaces, which there usually is) and so happy about that because even though you don't need any qualifications it's looked on favourably to have experience so yeyy
I just got off all my prescription meds so I'm gonna do my best not to go to the Dr as far as possible for the next few years because then I'll be clear by the time I leave uni - thank god.
Keep me updated! That sounds awesome with the dog volunteering place, I remember you saying how much you wanted to get into dog handling!!!!
That's a good idea staying away from the doctors as much as you can but remember to look after yourself as well
Thanks and will do!
Got the all clear, medically fit to join!!!
after lost medical records and blood tests and a hell of a lot of time waiting around I finally have the all clear, it's only taken like a year lol!
Next Step: the run, they'll be in contact for me to be booked in, need a 6.6 on the bleep test so aiming for 7!
Are you going to try again after uni and see what they say?
I knew I always wanted to join the army, so I never went to the doctors but at some points I really could have done with it so well done for getting help when you needed it, looking after yourself is no.1 priority in these situations.