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**ryman2010** · 23-04-2010, 23:44

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In some paperwork I got from AFCO it says I will be required to do a fitness assesment before I am allowed to start my training at Catterick. Anybody know the requirements or and what happens if you dont meet the requirements? cheers

**Unfolded** · 24-04-2010, 08:39

I start at catterick sunday next week. Is there actually any point getting a haircut before you go? I'd rather save 20 quid if they're just going to do it anyway.

**Skarin** · 24-04-2010, 09:50

Originally Posted by Unfolded

I start at catterick sunday next week. Is there actually any point getting a haircut before you go? I'd rather save 20 quid if they're just going to do it anyway.

20 QUID! SHIT! where you get your haircut

**Unfolded** · 24-04-2010, 10:55

Originally Posted by Skarin

Originally Posted by Unfolded

I start at catterick sunday next week. Is there actually any point getting a haircut before you go? I'd rather save 20 quid if they're just going to do it anyway.

20 QUID! s***! where you get your haircut

Haha I know, right. That's why I get my haircut like once a year. Guildford is so expensive.

**Alto** · 24-04-2010, 12:45

Originally Posted by Unfolded

Originally Posted by Skarin

Originally Posted by Unfolded

I start at catterick sunday next week. Is there actually any point getting a haircut before you go? I'd rather save 20 quid if they're just going to do it anyway.

20 QUID! s***! where you get your haircut

Haha I know, right. That's why I get my haircut like once a year. Guildford is so expensive.

you can probably buy your own shears for that, you're off in rifles arent you mate? i think im in your training platoon according to my joining instructions.. bricking it :D

**Unfolded** · 24-04-2010, 13:05

Originally Posted by Alto

you can probably buy your own shears for that, you're off in rifles arent you mate? i think im in your training platoon according to my joining instructions.. bricking it :D

Yeah i'm joining the rifles, I didn't realize we'd be training with different regiments... haven't had my joining instructions yet.

Just packing some of my stuff now. Jesus CHRIST padlocks are expensive.

**WeeAlly** · 24-04-2010, 15:32

When you do the medical when you get down there is it the same as the one at ADSC hearing test eyesight test and so on just curious

**Unfolded** · 24-04-2010, 16:43

Originally Posted by WeeAlly

When you do the medical when you get down there is it the same as the one at ADSC hearing test eyesight test and so on just curious

I have heard it's the same just WITHOUT the hearing and the eyesight test (maybe they just assume that won't have changed).

**dannyboy923** · 24-04-2010, 18:14

Originally Posted by ryman2010

In some paperwork I got from AFCO it says I will be required to do a fitness assesment before I am allowed to start my training at Catterick. Anybody know the requirements or and what happens if you dont meet the requirements? cheers

yer iv done that mate, where about are you doing it? i had to do 44 press ups in 2 mins, 44 sit ups, your 1.5 run, circet training, basket ball, lunch, orienteiring then shower & home. all day thrash lol dw if ur not fit as a fiddle they will just say work harder on your fittness

**bigmud24** · 25-04-2010, 06:33

Originally Posted by Unfolded

Originally Posted by WeeAlly

When you do the medical when you get down there is it the same as the one at ADSC hearing test eyesight test and so on just curious

I have heard it's the same just WITHOUT the hearing and the eyesight test (maybe they just assume that won't have changed).

i got the medical on tue of week 2 the same day we got measured for kit i think and you just get your blood pressure , hieght , weight taken and if you need them, a few injections( cant remember what ones) you dont get hearing test if you attended adsc less than six months from arriving at itc you get an eye test similar to adsc (read bottom row of letters) after that you go over your med docs with the doctor and they'll tell you if you're fit to carry on with training .