FellowshipOfTheRon Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 FOTR you are 30!!?oiiii easy there br0, only 26!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss4533 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I'm in the Army bro it's pretty simple stuff they try not to over complicate things just ask your recruiter if you have any problems they will be happy to help. If you haven't done anything wrong then you should have know need to worry about the questions they will ask your referees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Al Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 why not put people who have done wrong in the army? and put them over seas.. better than hired killers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 why not put people who have done wrong in the army? and put them over seas.. better than hired killersunreliableno use training up a drug addict that is going to relapse in a couple years and not repay the training with service FellowshipOfTheRon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Al Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 unreliableno use training up a drug addict that is going to relapse in a couple years and not repay the training with serviceyeah cant trust all the locked up drug addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellowshipOfTheRon Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 why not put people who have done wrong in the army? and put them over seas.. better than hired killersall about trust and discipline, they do let people in who have done wrong but only if they know they can trust them, they have their ways to figure out your character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalkers Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 yeah just tell bruce you are overseas and watch him go nuts.yo. yeah cant trust all the locked up drug addictsyou missed the yo at the end of your sentence.yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalkers Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 my 2 cents is that even though i believe war in itself is not a good thing,in some instances is a neccessary evil in other cases can be avoided,the armed forces is good for instilling discipline and knocking rough edges off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Al Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Muay Thai is better yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassq1 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hey guys, Thanks so much for answering my questions. I suppose I got 4 referees ready now (long time friends and work mates), I'm still waiting for the email from NZSIS for online vetting.and one more question on this.. Is there any information/documents that I need when I do the online vetting? Thank you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellowshipOfTheRon Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 honestly vetting is the easiest part dont worry about it at all, just give them what they ask for, proof of citizenship papers, passport or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassq1 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 honestly vetting is the easiest part dont worry about it at all, just give them what they ask for, proof of citizenship papers, passport or whatever.Thank you so much for the reply! My mate kinda made it sound serious and complicated haha . but nothing to worry about! thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 You guys are getting so worried about the testing don't be, get yourself fit or find your self back squaddered or medically discharged,If you want to know what the Army is like ask people who have been in the Army in the Battalions or other Corps no point asking someone who has was only on Basic Training they have no idea what day to day Army life is like, my rant over pyro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIANABOL Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 You guys are getting so worried about the testing don't be, get yourself fit or find your self back squaddered or medically discharged,If you want to know what the Army is like ask people who have been in the Army in the Battalions or other Corps no point asking someone who has was only on Basic Training they have no idea what day to day Army life is like, my rant over Bahahahah 1000% agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellowshipOfTheRon Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 You guys are getting so worried about the testing don't be, get yourself fit or find your self back squaddered or medically discharged,If you want to know what the Army is like ask people who have been in the Army in the Battalions or other Corps no point asking someone who has was only on Basic Training they have no idea what day to day Army life is like, my rant over this thread is not about what army life is like, it's all about getting in. it was made initially because there was no other online resource to answer the common questions a recruit has and eventually just became a log of my experience. also if that was directed at me fu bro! you can train all you want and still be medically discharged you can't control some things.. i ran 10min RFL done more pushups than most the recruits and maxed on situps even with my hamstring tear never gave up wasn't until my leg stopped moving , meanwhile people with little sprains will sideline themselves right at the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 You guys are getting so worried about the testing don't be, get yourself fit or find your self back squaddered or medically discharged,If you want to know what the Army is like ask people who have been in the Army in the Battalions or other Corps no point asking someone who has was only on Basic Training they have no idea what day to day Army life is like, my rant overI think the fact that this topic is still going strong after several years, with many new members signing up just to post in it, is proof that plenty of people ARE interested in talking about the defence force entry tests. And FOTR seems to be doing a great job of answering their questions. But I agree with you - there's obviously more to it than just the entry tests. Have you posted your experiences here? I'm sure people would appreciate reading them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIANABOL Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 this thread is not about what army life is like, it's all about getting in. it was made initially because there was no other online resource to answer the common questions a recruit has and eventually just became a log of my experience. also if that was directed at me fu bro! you can train all you want and still be medically discharged you can't control some things.. i ran 10min RFL done more pushups than most the recruits and maxed on situps even with my hamstring tear never gave up wasn't until my leg stopped moving , meanwhile people with little sprains will sideline themselves right at the start. Running a 10min RFL is nothing to boast about mate - I knew guys running sub7s - now that is quick. 10min should be the max time allowed. Not sure what trade you were going for but in battalion everyone has to have a G1 or you get put on remedials. Regardless of whether you were MD-ed or what - you were only ever a recruit. ss4533 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 So true DIANABOL G1 was the standard for Battalion, under 10 minutes you passsed RFL so you coukd go over seas play in Army sports teams, still missing the point everyone is hung up on testing the recruiters are already deciding if your Army material from the moment you walk in the door. Fire away with questions what its like to be a soldier 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 You guys are getting so worried about the testing don't be, get yourself fit or find your self back squaddered or medically discharged,If you want to know what the Army is like ask people who have been in the Army in the Battalions or other Corps no point asking someone who has was only on Basic Training they have no idea what day to day Army life is like, my rant overTo be honest a general day in the army in camp isn't to much different structure wise to any other job, start at 8-5 with lunch in between. Its only when you are out in the field you get pushed to the limits. This coming from 5 years in 1st Bn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellowshipOfTheRon Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Running a 10min RFL is nothing to boast about mate - I knew guys running sub7s - now that is quick. 10min should be the max time allowed. Not sure what trade you were going for but in battalion everyone has to have a G1 or you get put on remedials. Regardless of whether you were MD-ed or what - you were only ever a recruit. im saying i ran it with a grade 2 hamstring tear, not boasting, in contrast it was really stupid of me to keep going at that level as the extra load on other limbs is what caused the damage i'm still dealing with today.. still 10min dealing with that is better than people i know who made it through and done worse than i did with injuries me on their final rfl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.luggenberg Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 You got injured so were unfit for service. Your cardiovascular fitness is irrelevant if your body isnt able to handle it. You are clearly physically unfit for service and in a combat situation there is great potential for you to become a huge liability and get your mates killed. This is why the military has these type of tests...to weed out those unsuitable for WHATEVER reason. ss4533 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellowshipOfTheRon Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 You got injured so were unfit for service. Your cardiovascular fitness is irrelevant if your body isnt able to handle it. You are clearly physically unfit for service and in a combat situation there is great potential for you to become a huge liability and get your mates killed. This is why the military has these type of tests...to weed out those unsuitable for WHATEVER reason.oh no what is this thread turning in to!!. i am not complaining about that and no longer hung up about the fact that i didn't make it. i reapplied late last yr and was told i'd never be considered for medical clearance, end of the day it isn't about me i just wanted to serve the country, if i get fkd up in service mates will risk their lives to save mine, it's a burden on the entire team - you don't need to rub salt in the wounds mate i accept this. it was a great life experience regardless how short it was and i fully recommend this experience to anyone considering. everyone feel free to contribute to this thread by documenting your experiences. this is no dick measuring contest if you got something to add chime in otherwise get lost, get with the program fgts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtalk Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Plenty of people serving in the defence force who couldn't pass a RFL test. pyro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIANABOL Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 oh no what is this thread turning in to!!. i am not complaining about that and no longer hung up about the fact that i didn't make it. i reapplied late last yr and was told i'd never be considered for medical clearance, end of the day it isn't about me i just wanted to serve the country, if i get fkd up in service mates will risk their lives to save mine, it's a burden on the entire team - you don't need to rub salt in the wounds mate i accept this. it was a great life experience regardless how short it was and i fully recommend this experience to anyone considering. everyone feel free to contribute to this thread by documenting your experiences. this is no dick measuring contest if you got something to add chime in otherwise get lost, get with the program fgts How long were you on basic for FOTR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Plenty of people serving in the defence force who couldn't pass a RFL test.Exactly this. I knew a guy that had been in for 20 years still a private(got promoted shortly after) hadn't passed an RFL in over 5 years. Had a good friend who hadn't passed in 2 years, threatened with being kicked out if he didn't improve, 6 months later still couldn't pass, nothing happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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