Results of week one fitness test...

The R.A.F. recommended training schedule includes a fitness test on day one, that is repeated on the last day of the schedule. I feel quite good about my results considering that I consider myself not that fit!
Time taken to run 1.5 miles (2.4 km): 20 minutes, 29 seconds
Number of press-ups in 1 minute: 25
Number of sit-ups in 1 minute: 30

The running was quite bad, I really hate running, but I hope that as I get more into shape, I will enjoy it more. I'm also reading up on the R.A.F. and military in general, as well as improving my fitness. At the moment I'm looking at air power, and where aircraft are based, and what they do. Now I'm just waiting to be sent my date for the interview at the AFCO...

Presentation at The AFCO...

After successful completion of my application form, the Armed Forces Careers office booked me into a presentation to go over some of the finer points of life in the Royal Air Force, along with some useful pointers for our interviews. I was very nearly late, as I set my alarm for the wrong time. I got washed and dressed in absolute record time, and still missed the bus. I caught the next one, and luckily there was little traffic. Also luckily, when I arrived at the ferry port the ferry was just in, and on the other side I hailed a cab. I arrived bang on time. The fates were smiling down upon me... There were about 12 of us all together, dressed smartly in suits or shirts, and only one other girl. The presentation lasted nearly two hours, and afterwards we spoke to a recruitment officer on a one to one basis, to ensure that we were still interested in pursuing a career with the RAF. I definitely want to continue with my application. The more I see and learn about life on the other side of the application process, the more I want to crack on and get there. I was given yet another form to fill out with details of curricular and extra curricular activities, as well as administrative points such as the period of notice in my current job. I was also issued with a hefty pack of literature covering aircraft and weapons, history, OASC, IOT and of course fitness. The booklet on fitness is really useful as it includes an 'easy-to-follow' 6 week training program, which I'm going to start on Monday. I think this is going to be hardest part of my preparation, but fitness and knowledge are the only things I can improve prior to interview and OASC, so I'll do my absolute best!!

Frist Steps; A Decision is Made...

Today I took my first steps toward a life in the R.A.F. Perusing the website, I completed the questionnaires which suggest a suitable job, and it announced that my best match may be an Intelligence Officer. Having already decided that this is a career path I would like to pursue, I took a trip to the Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO) in Portsmouth. I filled in a number of forms covering basic and medical details, and then spoke to a serving member of the Royal Air Force. We discussed my options for entry as an officer, and the relevant literature was supplied to me, along with an application form. As I wear spectacles, a form was also included for my optician to complete. I have made an appointment for an eye test for tomorrow, and will start filling in my application tonight. I'm excited, and feel that I have definitely made the right decision to join up. I can't wait to get started on my journey!