Thread: 30 Something Recruits

I am 48, would kill for a chance to re-enlist, can still duty gazelle sound a BFT course. Any shortage of Nurses?

Originally Posted by Accidental_discharge

I am 48, would kill for a chance to re-enlist, can still duty gazelle sound a BFT course. Any shortage of Nurses?

Get in touch with your local field hospital, med types are always welcomed and I believe they have higher age limits.

Hey, I'm a 29 year old female......

I passed ADSC in November 09 and was first back on the run by a good 20-30 secs in 9mins 50 secs, managed as many heaves as the younger ones (18-20 y/o).....

Us older potential soldiers can certainly show the younger ones a thing or two on the fitness side!! Mainy due to our attitude. We know that we can't just wing it any more!! Ypu do actually have to put some hard training in!!

it's great to hear all you older guys joining up. I'm going back into the TA at the ripe old age of 38.

I'm 32 years of age and passed ADSC with an A grade, the highest of the 2 days, took me 9.30 to do the run, pissed over a load of 18 year olds, got basic training 26 September just over 1 month before my 33rd birthday!! Power to the oldies can't wait to whip the youngsters!!

im 32 next week and waitin on my medical papers,i am in the physical shape of my life,its good to know im not the only one joinin up at my age!

From age 16 I started taking part in the look at life programs while at college. My interest in the forces continued through my uni days, making frequent visits and such. At around age 25 after leaving uni, I started the recruitment process but failed my RCB main board due to temporary illness.

Since then I have looked at trying again but have always been "over the hill" with every age increase so have been working in France for a computer games company for a little over 3 years.

I turned 30 late last year and found finding out the age limit is now 33, I applied right away for soldier entry. I have my BARB in a couple of weeks and should have no problems there or with the physical tests.

While the age thing is a concern of sorts, I don't feel it is an issue for me. For one, most of my co-workers are in their early 20s and before that, I was one of the oldest at uni.

I guess if you "feel" old and you go into things thinking of it that way, then that's the way others will see you.

I'll let you know how it goes

Originally Posted by darbs

Well i joined the TA at 36, didn't have to wait long for recruit selection and start training next week at Grantham. As for age, don't let it worry you. I beat the pants off the nippers in the physical. On the weekend i was on there were people ranging from 19 to 40 years and everyone got on. The only thing thats doing my head in right now is the fact that i didnt do it years ago.

Hardly equates does it? After 48 hours training your in your back garden fishing empty nutty wrappers out of your ammo pouches whilst your missus hangs 9 sets of rig on the line wearing her proudest smile.....