RAF Medical - Broken ankle

Hey,


I've been interested in the RAF for a couple of years now, although never pursued it further until a month ago.

Basically, everyone's worst nightmare happened to me - I broke my ankle 5 weeks ago. Typical eh? The cast finally comes off next week (24/4). Anyway, I've read that you cannot pass your medical with a fracture in the lower limb within the last 12 months. I have also read that this is only the case if you needed corrective surgery with metal pins/plates in order for the fracture to heal (luckily I didn't).


Would anybody be able to shed some light on this situation for me? I've heard of applications themselves taking the best part of a year from applying to starting basic training. Will I still need to wait the full 12 months before being able to pass the medical? Would I be wasting my time even thinking I should apply at the moment? Obviously I understand the physical exertion the training puts you through.


I'd be applying for either an Intelligence Officer or Intelligence Analyst. I have the qualifications or an Officer but a part of me wants to work my way up the ranks to get a better understanding of role itself and to be more hands on. And of course, qualifications aren't everything, I understand the IntO position is very difficult to get!


Thanks for any replies

Thanks for your reply!

Yeah, that's what I expected to hear. You can imagine how disappointed I am

I'll definitely go up to my Glasgow AFCO next week for some more information. And until I am eligible to apply, I guess I'll just have to build up strength in my leg again and get in the best physical shape I can! 12 months is a long time.

Thanks again.