Is 14 too late to join ACF cadets and whats the physical like to join Harrogate?

I am 14 as of now, signed up for the cadets ( a tad too late). I am also a female. I have sights to sign up for Harrogate after my GCSEs, but really worried about the physical. Any ideas or what is required at the initial PT entry test?

Reply 1

Ayaa929

Original post by Twilightingale

Whats cadets?

Reply 2

username3947170

Original post by Ayaa929

Whats cadets?

Army cadets

Reply 3

Drewski

Original post by Twilightingale

Not too late at all.

Not much, they know you're kids. It'll be the standard fitness test (bleep test / mile and a half run, press ups, sit ups) but with a diminished requirement.

Contact them for more info.

There's also an armed forces careers forum. Check there for other threads about the AFC.

(edited 5 years ago)

Reply 4

Ayaa929

Original post by Twilightingale

Army cadets

Alright well to be on the safe side contact them!

Reply 5

Drewski

Original post by Twilightingale

Thanks for the info, any numbers maybe? I have been using a Smart Wonder Core machine to do my sit ups and press ups, but can't do without, might hit the gymn. Though I have been running at least 1.5 km every evening so far with increasing distance.

Nothing off the top of my head.

Just practise. Start low, get better. Don't use physical aids.

Reply 6

JackInTheUSSR

The PT requirements depend on what role you do with paras being the most intense, Junior Soldier PT requirements are slightly easier to achieve. The link gives some more info on each of the tests and how you can train for them :smile:

http://armyfitnesstest.co.uk/training-guide/soldier-fitness-tests/

Reply 7

Kez O’Hara

I know this post is a year old I’m 14 of posting This now if you are in Harrogate atm could you help me with a couple questions?

Reply 8

username3947170

I've decided not to go to Harrogate or pursue a career in the military due to backlash from my family

Reply 9

Kez O’Hara

Heavy that mate sorry to hear but when your 18 you can legally join without parents consent but if I was you is to try to bargain with your parents

Reply 10

Kez O’Hara

This app is s h I t e to talk on you got IG or anything to talk on

Reply 11

username3947170

Original post by Kez O’Hara

Heavy that mate sorry to hear but when your 18 you can legally join without parents consent but if I was you is to try to bargain with your parents

It's fine. I'm wanting to take a public services course in college and that is still proving to be a challenge. Ive given up on the military dream and am looking to become a police officer or a detective instead

Reply 12

Kez O’Hara

Why not armed police of CTSFO

Reply 13

username3947170

Im in ACF now, and I'm starting to loose that motivation and purpose of being a cadet. I don't think the military is the way for me tbf

Reply 14

Kez O’Hara

I was in cadets I got put in a **** group full of special snowflakes n stuff

Reply 15

Talon

Original post by username3947170

Im in ACF now, and I'm starting to loose that motivation and purpose of being a cadet. I don't think the military is the way for me tbf

There is more to being a cadet than joining the Army. What about it don't you enjoy? Are you taking advantage of all the right opportunities? What sort of things do you like doing?