The likely hood of my application being unsuccessful...

[dando92]

Hi there,
I hope I have posted this in the correct section.

My name is Danny, I am 18, and basically I am very concerned about the likely hood of my application to be unsuccessful.

In 2009 i applied to join the REME however failed on medical grounds, (the reason being, I had been seen by a doctor within 4 years for wheezing symptoms).

I received a letter from the military doctor informing me that I could re apply in 2011. This was upsetting but there was nothing I could have done but accept it.

After having lots of time to think, I have decided REME is not going to be for me and I have now decided I would like to join the “snowdrops”, the RAF Police force.

I will not apply until 2011, (after the 4 year threshold), but I am just wandering if, even after not having symptoms for over 4 years, my application maybe still declined?

At the moment it is playing on my mind most of the time. I am sick of my 9-5 and cannot wait to my application process rolling.

I hope someone can shed light and give me peace of mind.

Thanks, Danny.

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[Late & Tired]

Danny
Sorry to hear of the deferrment due to your medical condition.
I am aware that a similar approach could be taken by the RAF as I have a family friend who awaits being 4-years free of an asthma attack.
Best suggestion is to ring the AFCO or, better still go in and get the exact info required.
Hope things work out for you, and dont check the tax disc on my Rover Reg KB06 B...

 

[dando92]

Thanks for your reply.

Its a pain in the arse!

The thing that hurts most about it is the fact I think I was pulling a sicky at the time I saw the doc for the wheezing! probably trying to blag my parents into giving me a day off school!

Talk about Karma!

 

[busby1971]

Wouldn't mention this to the AFCO.

Wouldn't mention this to the AFCO.

Thanks for your reply.

Its a pain in the arse!

The thing that hurts most about it is the fact I think I was pulling a sicky at the time I saw the doc for the wheezing! probably trying to blag my parents into giving me a day off school!

Talk about Karma!

Wouldn't mention about the lying and dishonesty if I were you and you really want to be a honest, law enforcer in the RAF.

It's normally a 4 year wait for the RAF too, I'd keep a fitness diary and build up any other evidence to prove you're okay.

 

[crazylazyme]

i assume its the same for all three of the services, but i went through ADSC with the army after being 4 years clear of asthma.

what they did there was make you do a test similar to that of a VO2 max test. they put me on a bike and got me to pedal at my max heart rate (which is worked out my your age and a few other variables) for 8 mins with a 2 min 'warm up'.

whilst on the bike you have to breath through a tube supplying you with cold air. once you done this you quicky blow into a tube which measures your lung capacity (before and after). you have to reach a required minimum as determined by your age etc and this test is a pass or fail, not just at ADSC but whether you can enter any of the armed services and you don't get another go.

if you where just doing it for a day off school, you should have no problems in passing it.

 

[OldMedic]

It might be an idea to look at your general fitness level ready for your application process. As you will already know, exercise can trigger asthma. Swimming can be an ideal exercise and anything else where controlled breathing is needed. If you are able to push yourself without inducing breathing problems then you will be able to approach the entrance tests with greater confidence.

All the best!