ARmy Rumour SErvice

**Gemmaammeg** · 09-04-2012, 16:44

Hi,

I am looking to maybe join the TA. I am currently not fit enough to pass the fitness requirements at the moment. I am currently trying to get to the required fitness level. Do I need to pass the fitness test/medical etc before I can start attending the drills nights??

Any help would be great

Gemma

**PrinceAlbert** · 09-04-2012, 17:24

Originally Posted by Gemmaammeg

Hi,

I am looking to maybe join the TA. I am currently not fit enough to pass the fitness requirements at the moment.

Gemma

Gemma, just how fat are you? An asthmatic ant can pass the TA fitness requirements.

Can you post a photo of yourself. Preferably clothed, thanks x

**CAARPS** · 09-04-2012, 17:27

It's sort of all those who can stand pop to the QM's and grab a uniform (extra large)

**Davemega** · 09-04-2012, 17:29

Info , T A fitness levels are as high as regs , at level #1, levels 3 it is youre dead anti ! Run & train till you drop , get up and carry on !! ( 25 years service )

**CAARPS** · 09-04-2012, 17:31

Originally Posted by Davemega

Info , T A fitness levels are as high as regs , at level #1, levels 3 it is youre dead anti ! Run & train till you drop , get up and carry on !! ( 25 years service )

Does that come in some sort of English

**Gemmaammeg** · 09-04-2012, 17:31

**The_Snail** · 09-04-2012, 17:31

4 Ginsters in 30 seconds.

On your marks, get set, GO!

Sorry.

**PrinceAlbert** · 09-04-2012, 17:32

Originally Posted by Davemega

Info , T A fitness levels are as high as regs

Very true. But there's just less ethos in the TA on passing them.

**RP578** · 09-04-2012, 17:33

Originally Posted by Gemmaammeg

Hi,

I am looking to maybe join the TA. I am currently not fit enough to pass the fitness requirements at the moment. I am currently trying to get to the required fitness level. Do I need to pass the fitness test/medical etc before I can start attending the drills nights??

Any help would be great

Gemma

Your weekly attendance at your unit is dictated by the Recruit Training Team. My sub-unit encourages Potential recruits to come in on Drill Nights in order that that we can help them along with their application process, but also to sustain their motivation. In order to do this however, your RTT needs to be sufficiently manned and resourced to take care of the PRs. If there is just the lone NCO at your location, then this may not be an option. Ask your recruit NCO as to what you can do. They will know your situation and what you need to do to pass selection as well whether they are in a position to further assist you on Drill Nights.

Edited to add, I've just seen your second post. Have you actually completed your application and medical yet? Your recruit staff will explain about the policy on asthma.

**The_Snail** · 09-04-2012, 17:34

Originally Posted by Gemmaammeg

I have a BMI of 31 so need to lose about 2 stone ish be a normal weight. I do play sport but struggle with running as always played sports like football and tennis that are stop and start not continous. What did you message say about asthmatics? if someone is asthmatic can they join the TA?

Is this the biggest piss take we've had this weekend?