All MEDICAL chat & queries in here please.

**theoriginalphantom** · 01-02-2010, 18:15

Originally Posted by livebythegundiebythegun

Hey team. Quick question. I am planning on coming over there (I am from NZ) and joining the infantry. I am saving at the moment and planned on joining the NZ reserves as infantry as a bit of extra money and training for the British army. However due to my medical discharge from the regular force I was deemed permanently medically unsuitable for the NZ army. However upon looking at your criteria for flat feet (which is what I was MDâ€™d for, I donâ€™t understand why, as the only reason I was kicked out was pretty much my decision as to get used to the orthotics that the NZ army forced me to wear. I have never had any pain and still donâ€™t when walking or running. So my question is, would being medically unsuitable for the NZ army instantly prevent me from joining the British army or would (if I explained myself) they give me that chance to do ADSC and prove my self. Any help would be great as it has been a bit of a blow to my dreams. Thanks for any help given.

James.

I am not aware that failing to meet the medical standards of another country's army would make you an automatic failure for ours, however your medical condition could. Check the thread JSP 346 in the joining up (regular) forum for more details.

**GrizzlyPanda** · 01-02-2010, 19:43

Originally Posted by irishladdie

I thought that,but they didn tell me anything over the phone,to be honest he didn seem too bothered.He just wanted to get off the phone.Also what wud of happened if i turned up that day,would i have just been sent home

Your best bet is to get in there in person ASAP and have a serious word. Don't mince your words and be all submissive, be confident and get it sorted. If you start getting pissed about, ask to talk to their boss - you shouldn't end up having to go that far though.

**irishladdie** · 01-02-2010, 19:48

Originally Posted by GrizzlyPanda

Originally Posted by irishladdie

I thought that,but they didn tell me anything over the phone,to be honest he didn seem too bothered.He just wanted to get off the phone.Also what wud of happened if i turned up that day,would i have just been sent home

Your best bet is to get in there in person ASAP and have a serious word. Don't mince your words and be all submissive, be confident and get it sorted. If you start getting pissed about, ask to talk to their boss - you shouldn't end up having to go that far though.

I'm just gonna have to ring tomoro and find out the crack,not gonna be able to get up north this week,im living in the republic and goin away sundy.If i dont get much info i will just have to apply again in 4months when im home.

cheers

**GrizzlyPanda** · 01-02-2010, 19:58

Originally Posted by irishladdie

Originally Posted by GrizzlyPanda

Originally Posted by irishladdie

I thought that,but they didn tell me anything over the phone,to be honest he didn seem too bothered.He just wanted to get off the phone.Also what wud of happened if i turned up that day,would i have just been sent home

Your best bet is to get in there in person ASAP and have a serious word. Don't mince your words and be all submissive, be confident and get it sorted. If you start getting pissed about, ask to talk to their boss - you shouldn't end up having to go that far though.

I'm just gonna have to ring tomoro and find out the crack,not gonna be able to get up north this week,im living in the republic and goin away sundy.If i dont get much info i will just have to apply again in 4months when im home.

cheers

Then the same applies for over the phone. Be confident if slightly forceful, don't be quiet and submissive - be friendly though. If you're being pissed about, ask for the senior recruiter.

**ash_p** · 01-02-2010, 20:33

Don't be a dick, they will not give a shit about you if you are.

**lordmat** · 01-02-2010, 22:22

I'm at the Luton offices and had to do a pre-adsc first, wasn't too hard if you need any information about it don't hesitate to ask!

Going to Pirbright on the 9th of February and have a few questions if you gents wouldn't mind answering!

I'm thinking about driving there as it'll save about a hour in travel, is there any where to park residentially for free? the train station doesn't have many houses around it!

What exactly should I bring and how much?

So I'm thinking

3x T-shirts. One during the first day as I'll be in the hall and outside I'll have a fleece on with coveralls. On the 2nd day wear 2x if the weather is cold with a fleece
2x Fleece. One for the first day and one for the second day
Suit. Wear for when arriving and for the final interview.
2x boxers and socks. One for first day and second day
1x Shorts for medical, wont wear it in the hall, i'll wear trouses
2x Track suit bottoms. One for first day another for second day.
Hat and gloves
toothbrush, Towel, spray, toilet roll, soap
Trainers I run in and a old pair for the team tasks

Anything thing I missed?

**Punk_trooper** · 01-02-2010, 23:51

all i took was sports kits, trainers x2, wash kit and toothbrush, suit, Underware for 2 days, tracksuit bottoms and job choice forms to memorise for the interviews, and that was sound for me mate, maybe your taking too much

**and224** · 02-02-2010, 09:23

Originally Posted by GrizzlyPanda

Originally Posted by and224

Originally Posted by ArmyisMyDream

Does anyone know roughly what the waiting times are to hear from the medical lot at pirbright? Just because i sent something off just before christmas and still havent heard anything.

Thanks

why dont you ring your carrers office got defered for a heart murmur it was a week until i was given a date for re selection i mean are you sure they even hve your papers from the hospital yet ?

May I ask why you make the assumption he is refering to a heart murmur check?

Written Application: Passed
BARB: 75
Written Medical: Passed
First Interview: Passed
Pre-ADSC: 9.10
Second interview: Passed
ADSC: Deffered due to heart mumor and high blood pressure, Passed ECG for heart mumor and recieved bp results, waiting for adsc reply

READ THIS HIS INFO HEART MURMUR AND BLOOD PRESSURE

**GrizzlyPanda** · 02-02-2010, 12:18

Originally Posted by and224

Originally Posted by GrizzlyPanda

Originally Posted by and224

Originally Posted by ArmyisMyDream

Does anyone know roughly what the waiting times are to hear from the medical lot at pirbright? Just because i sent something off just before christmas and still havent heard anything.

Thanks

why dont you ring your carrers office got defered for a heart murmur it was a week until i was given a date for re selection i mean are you sure they even hve your papers from the hospital yet ?

May I ask why you make the assumption he is refering to a heart murmur check?

Written Application: Passed
BARB: 75
Written Medical: Passed
First Interview: Passed
Pre-ADSC: 9.10
Second interview: Passed
ADSC: Deffered due to heart mumor and high blood pressure, Passed ECG for heart mumor and recieved bp results, waiting for adsc reply

READ THIS HIS INFO HEART MURMUR AND BLOOD PRESSURE

Fair enough, was logged out when I read it so sig block didn't show

Be more aggressive with your reply, will help you get ready for the army

**and224** · 03-02-2010, 10:57

Originally Posted by GrizzlyPanda

Originally Posted by and224

Originally Posted by GrizzlyPanda

Originally Posted by and224

Originally Posted by ArmyisMyDream

Does anyone know roughly what the waiting times are to hear from the medical lot at pirbright? Just because i sent something off just before christmas and still havent heard anything.

Thanks

why dont you ring your carrers office got defered for a heart murmur it was a week until i was given a date for re selection i mean are you sure they even hve your papers from the hospital yet ?

May I ask why you make the assumption he is refering to a heart murmur check?

Written Application: Passed
BARB: 75
Written Medical: Passed
First Interview: Passed
Pre-ADSC: 9.10
Second interview: Passed
ADSC: Deffered due to heart mumor and high blood pressure, Passed ECG for heart mumor and recieved bp results, waiting for adsc reply

READ THIS HIS INFO HEART MURMUR AND BLOOD PRESSURE

Fair enough, was logged out when I read it so sig block didn't show

Be more aggressive with your reply, will help you get ready for the army

haha

**scukangel** · 03-02-2010, 14:52

Guy i need help with sum thing do anyone here know about the term and service of joinning up and leaving... cos i forget. it like give in 2 week notic or somthing after u join phase 1 ... ect ect.. that be a great help thank .

P.S other policy of army term and conditon will be great thank.

**Alex90** · 03-02-2010, 15:48

You can DOAR yourself after 28 days service I think.

**lgnd-bev** · 03-02-2010, 15:52

its ADSC by the way

**Gnr_Darbyshire** · 03-02-2010, 17:17

Depending on your age at enlistment you can leave in the first 3 or 6 months of training.
Once you enlist you have to serve 28 days in training. After the 28th day you have the balance of the 3 or 6 months to apply in writing to leave the Army.
Under 18 on enlistment you have 6 months, over 18 you have 3 months. Once this time has passed you are committed to serve your contract.

**JamesAFC** · 03-02-2010, 21:48

Hey, this is my first post here :D After reading the JSP 346 thread I've got a question.

Basically, I'm thinking about joining up in the future, however I suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) in the past and it lasted longer than 6 months. This was about 4 years ago now and Iâ€™ve been living a normal active life since without any symptoms.

Will this hinder my chances of getting in, even if I can prove I've fully recovered now?

Thanks in advance!