Low body mass has always been an issue in the Army, my father was sent away to beef up a bit in 1952. Bear in mind that food was in short supply then, but he managed it, and went on to serve for over thirty years.martync06 said:I just don't see why weight matters so much, it didn't 40 odd years ago, so why should it now.
im 5'8 and i weigh about 57kg, they haven't said anything about needing to bulk up or that i was underweight...martync06 said:I am 8 stone, around 50kg, it has kind of hacked me off a little bit because i don't see why wight matters, surely I would put the wieight on by the time i have completed basic?
But i suppose there are reasons.
I think you mean 57kg??Jonathans said:im 5'8 and i weigh about 57lb, they haven't said anything about needing to bulk up or that i was underweight...martync06 said:I am 8 stone, around 50kg, it has kind of hacked me off a little bit because i don't see why wight matters, surely I would put the wieight on by the time i have completed basic?
But i suppose there are reasons.
Anyway I suggest you increase your protein intake and keep away from junk foods like mc'dz.
gl
lol oh ye...martync06 said:I think you mean 57kg??
Martyn,dingerr said:Quite true - but i am knocking them - this is now the most pointless trade in the british army and brings nothing to the table anymore a total waste of your time unless your IQ is no higher than a brick, and i wouldn't join the RLC either (unless Ammo Tech). Much as i hate to admit it RE is probably one of the best if you are looking for more trade orientated rather than fighting orientated.squigeypie said:why rlc? im not knocking them, u can drive in any armmartync06 said:I am at the application stage of joining the army, Got to take the forms in on thursday. I want to get into logistics as a driver.
On the fitness side of things, I have been running for a mile every other day and i have got it down to 6 minutes, not sure what else i need to be able to do to pass selection, can anyone help?
The RLC is awash with useless ill-disciplined layabouts, and it is comments like this that will perpetuate this treend.Fallschirmjager said:You don't necessarily need a passport to get into the army as you can apply for one whilst in training. You don't have to join a gym, your'e only joining the RLC and your fitness doesn't have to be to that high a standard.
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