[soph_surfs]

Im planning on joining the UOTC in September, does anyone know what the medical entails?
Thanks

[armyboy]

It is a standard Army medical. You can check out any basic questions you have on the Army jobs web site.

[beanstalkgirl_24]

I also want to join the UOTC (B'ham). Is it a big commitment? I know that this may be a standard question, but I'm just interested. (FYI, I'm going through the Army application at the moment to try and gain a music bursary to sponsor me through Uni).

[soph_surfs]

(Original post by armyboy)
It is a standard Army medical. You can check out any basic questions you have on the Army jobs web site.

What is the standard army medical? Do I have to have a blood test etc the same day I have to do the fitness?

[Telec]

(Original post by beanstalkgirl_24)
I also want to join the UOTC (B'ham). Is it a big commitment? I know that this may be a standard question, but I'm just interested. (FYI, I'm going through the Army application at the moment to try and gain a music bursary to sponsor me through Uni).

OTC commitment is currently training on Wednesday afternoon for the first half of the academic year, during term-time. You also do either 6 or 7 weekends a year (again during the first half of the year) and during summer holiday there is a two week camp. Commitment is reasonably flexible - as long as you turn up pretty regularly you can get away with missing the odd thing. If you choose to then there is far more you can get involved in.


Army medical: They have a gander at your medical record from your GP, ask whether you've had a variety of ailments. Bit of joint mobility stuff - pushing your elbow around to make sure it works, do a couple of pressups to make sure that you can do them without snapping in half due to a broken back or something. If you have balls then you get checked for scrotal hernia (v. tickly) They listen to your heart and breathing, make sure they work properly. They also do eye and hearing tests, and check your BMI.

No blood test unless something weird turns out, in which case they may want a sample.
And don't worry about the phys, it is a piece of piss.

[C_B_C]

(Original post by beanstalkgirl_24)
I also want to join the UOTC (B'ham). Is it a big commitment? I know that this may be a standard question, but I'm just interested. (FYI, I'm going through the Army application at the moment to try and gain a music bursary to sponsor me through Uni).

Yes, it requires a bit of commitment...
Every week you'll lose a night, and more or less every 2 weeks you'll lose a weekend.

Though you CAN miss these from time to time without any problems.

I say "lose"...
In fact, running around with rifles and sleeping rough beats playing Fifa and eating cheese-pasta anyway.

You meet some amazing and like-minded people, you get paid, and you get the best feeling of achievement on the Sunday afternoons you could ever imagine.

Go for it. Especially if you're hoping to join the Army afterwards.