Originally Posted by Jamesy1190

Thank you everyone.

Fitness: 1.5 mile run 10:30.
Sit ups: 40 in 1 minute.
Press ups: 17 in 1 minute.
Tricep dips: 20 in 1 minute.

I was told by the recruiter that I will need to be able to run 1.5 miles in 10:30.
Complete 60 sit ups in 2 minutes.
Complete 44 press ups in 2 minutes.

He stressed these are the minimum requirements so for the moment these are my current goals but I would like to get as fit as possible.
I could do with more upper body strength as I can't do chin ups.

Come on Sir,

You want to lead men but you're saying your goals are to achieve the minimum required standard?

You should aim to enter training able to achieve:

1.5miles (After a warm up): 09:30
3miles (After a warm up): 22:00
Press Ups: 75 in 2mins
Sit Ups: 75 in 2mins

I stress that those are my minimum goals, I aim to exceed these requirements once I have reached my current targets. My fitness plan is to try and improve over time. Thanks for those times though Closer Jibber, I'll aim to achieve those.

I'm generally running around 6 miles I ran 1.5 miles and timed myself to gain an idea of where I am currently and where I can improve.

Went swimming today and swam 1,000 meters I intend to improve this as well but it's nice to know where I currently stand.

Got another meeting with the recruiting sergeant tomorrow. I'm going to enquire about a soldier application tomorrow.
Again, thanks everyone for the advice.

Originally Posted by Jamesy1190

One last question, if I were to fail the Officer selection process, would it then be possible to enroll as a Soldier? I would like to serve either way (I'm interested in serving as a soldier, I just feel that if I can gain admission to Sandhurst it would be silly not to pursue it).

Thanks, James.

If you fail Officer selection, what makes you think the Other Ranks will want you?

Originally Posted by Nobby Sapper

If you fail Officer selection, what makes you think the Other Ranks will want you?

I was told by the Sergeant at the AFCO that if I fail Officer selection I should definitely apply for solider entry. I didn't realise this would be an issue?

Originally Posted by Jamesy1190

I was told by the Sergeant at the AFCO that if I fail Officer selection I should definitely apply for solider entry. I didn't realise this would be an issue?

Its not, just don't want you to think you are settling for second best. Its not a consolation prize.

Oh! Definitely not, I'd love to serve either way. If I'm not suitable for Officer I'll enlist as a soldier and be proud to do so.

Originally Posted by Jamesy1190

Oh! Definitely not, I'd love to serve either way. If I'm not suitable for Officer I'll enlist as a soldier and be proud to do so.

Good lad yourself!

Originally Posted by Jamesy1190

Hello everyone,

This is my first time on the site so I apologise if this is the wrong place for this thread.

I will be attending an Officers brief early next month and was wondering what I can expect in the first stage of the Officer selection process?
The recruiter has told me to wear a suit and bring my education certificates but has so far been vague as he said due to not being commissioned he is unsure of exactly what I can expect.

I have the necessary qualifications and I'm working on my fitness (which I recognise needs to be improved before I can join).

One last question, if I were to fail the Officer selection process, would it then be possible to enroll as a Soldier? I would like to serve either way (I'm interested in serving as a soldier, I just feel that if I can gain admission to Sandhurst it would be silly not to pursue it).

Thanks, James.

Strange that you haven't stated which Corps/Regiment/Trade you want to be an Officer in.

Originally Posted by Ex Rockape51

Strange that you haven't stated which Corps/Regiment/Trade you want to be an Officer in.

No it isn't. Firstly, Officers don't do trades; we're generalists. Secondly, people change their mind about where they want to go right up to the RSBs. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be an Officer but not knowing whether you want to drive tanks, fire big guns, build bridges or analyse information. There's plenty of time to work that out after visits to the various Regiments and Corps.

Originally Posted by Caecilius

No it isn't. Firstly, Officers don't do trades; we're generalists. Secondly, people change their mind about where they want to go right up to the RSBs. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be an Officer but not knowing whether you want to drive tanks, fire big guns, build bridges or analyse information. There's plenty of time to work that out after visits to the various Regiments and Corps.

But he must have had a basic inkling of what he wanted to do for his service, it's not as if he's going to go the distance then decide between corps at the last minute, then a couple of years down the line that the avenue he's chosen aint the right one and he's gotta re-muster or DAOR.