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Original post by ProStacker
Old Simon is probably unaware that the 'Light Blue' on the RAF Fitness Test is harder to achieve than the '100 Club' of the Army Fitness Test. He seems to have it in for the RAF. Perhaps because they get paid the same and spend more time doing a job than digging in and stagging on.
Logistics is a lot of things in the RAF - anything from box-kicking to resource accounting to managing millions of pounds worth of equipment to tactical helicopter refuelling to software development. It is broad, varied and plenty of transferable skills for outside if you don't want a full career.
Logistics is a lot of things in the RAF - anything from box-kicking to resource accounting to managing millions of pounds worth of equipment to tactical helicopter refuelling to software development. It is broad, varied and plenty of transferable skills for outside if you don't want a full career.
Hi ProStacker
Please excuse my ignorance but when does the 'light blue' term come into effect? I did some googling and quickly realised that there is dark blue for the best run time, certain amount of sit ups and certain amount of press ups. Light blue is the second best level, after dark blue, and then it goes down again to a green pass (I think?). Is this grading/scoring something that happens during PRTC or RTS?
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Original post by ChrisLincoln
PRTC is pass or fail. You reach the minimum green pass mark (9.10, 20, 35) and they stop the test.
During RTS you will do pass/fail and max effort tests. You don't get graded specifically at RTS but obviously you want to improve your scores.
Once you are out of training you will do your fitness test every 6 months if you are at Green level. If you reach light blue (11.07, 40, 41) you will do your fitness test every 12 months.
Hitting light blue is definitely a good goal to aim for and indicates motivation and a good level of fitness.
During RTS you will do pass/fail and max effort tests. You don't get graded specifically at RTS but obviously you want to improve your scores.
Once you are out of training you will do your fitness test every 6 months if you are at Green level. If you reach light blue (11.07, 40, 41) you will do your fitness test every 12 months.
Hitting light blue is definitely a good goal to aim for and indicates motivation and a good level of fitness.
That clears that up then! Thanks. I achieved 50 press ups and stopped before the 1 minute mark and 47 sit ups for my PJFT. Would that be light blue level?
Is light blue the highest you can get or are there any others you can achieve above that?
Original post by Carl25
What do you mean by easy? I would actually prefer more of a challenge physically!
Then join the Army
Seriously. I'm reading this, and nowhere can I see any rationale for joining the Air Force. If you're wedded to that idea - fair enough; but all I'm seeing is "I want to be a storeman (!), I don't like ships, I want a physical challenge = RAF"
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Original post by ChrisLincoln
http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafcms/mediafiles/D9E0A3C7_1143_EC82_2E3E762735D95037.doc
The last couple of pages on this document list the fitness standards.
The last couple of pages on this document list the fitness standards.
That's brilliant.
Thanks Chris.
Original post by Clip
Seriously. I'm reading this, and nowhere can I see any rationale for joining the Air Force.
Because he said, and is quite right that:
Original post by Carl25
Switched preference from navy to the RAF as a lot of people say you get treat and looked after better in the RAF
Which I have to say from my Forces exposure is correct.
Same wages, broadly same job, but better conditions? No brainer.
Original post by Drewski
Because he said, and is quite right that:
Which I have to say from my Forces exposure is correct.
Same wages, broadly same job, but better conditions? No brainer.
Which I have to say from my Forces exposure is correct.
Same wages, broadly same job, but better conditions? No brainer.
Well said
Original post by Drewski
Because he said, and is quite right that:
Which I have to say from my Forces exposure is correct.
Same wages, broadly same job, but better conditions? No brainer.
Which I have to say from my Forces exposure is correct.
Same wages, broadly same job, but better conditions? No brainer.
Original post by Carl25
Well said
By that line of reasoning, you might as well stay in your current job.
Hi I'm new to this, I passed my interview yesterday for raf logistics supplier, got my medical and DBS to complete what can I expect??
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Hi I'm new to this, I passed my interview yesterday for raf logistics supplier, got my medical and DBS to complete what can I expect??
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Medical will either go one way or the other. If you've broken any bones recently or ever had asthma or anything like that on your medical records, then expect a delay while they get confirmation. On the other hand, if you've never had any medical problems, never been to hospital etc, you'll get through it no problem.
I broke my collar bone 13 years ago and my knuckle about 3, I've had a couple of ear infection but my hearing is fine hope their won't be much I a delay
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I've just filled in my security check form and everything ok apart from the financial part, I took a loan out when In 2008 when I was 21, the problem is I've never paid this loan and it's still on my credit report, but I have never had a ccj or anything just a default, I'm planning to pay it back once I start in the raf, can anyone give us some advice or knowledge if this would stop my application?
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I've just filled in my security check form and everything ok apart from the financial part, I took a loan out when In 2008 when I was 21, the problem is I've never paid this loan and it's still on my credit report, but I have never had a ccj or anything just a default, I'm planning to pay it back once I start in the raf, can anyone give us some advice or knowledge if this would stop my application?
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Really is best to call your AFCO and have a chat with them about it. You'll get more reliable answers from the with stuff like that.
Original post by ryan9900
Really is best to call your AFCO and have a chat with them about it. You'll get more reliable answers from the with stuff like that.
Just spoke to the afco they said don't worry, as kong has I've not got a criminal record I should be fine 👍 just waiting to get the inevitable MTU from the medical
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Just spoke to the afco they said don't worry, as kong has I've not got a criminal record I should be fine ������ just waiting to get the inevitable MTU from the medical
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Don't worry too much about it mate. I was told less than 10% get through the medical with no problems first time, so just go with it and see what happens.
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Yeah I was worrying about that too, because I am running constantly obviously I will lose weight that i dont need to lose haha. I would recommend getting yourself some Creatine, thats what I am on and you will gain weight! But it also helps during training etc by giving you more energy and power etc. Read about it here - http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/creatine-side-effects-what-it-what-it-does ive got this stuff http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/creatine-monohydrate/10530050.html
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