Joining the rfa

[BigA25]

hi all ,
I get t turned down for the navy due to high Bmi, they said to me about having a go joining the Rfa my question is does anybody know if entrance tests are the same as the navy please??

 

[Seadog]

If you are carrying extra weight, the stairs in most classes of RFAs will kill you. Even Royal complains about the stairs in the Bay Class. One Captain, now retired was particularly big and couldn't get an ENG 1 medical for more than 6 months at a time. A bit shit when he was expected to do 8 month appointments. He's a racing snake now.

The RFA may not fast rope from helicopters to deal death to the Queen's enemies but the RFA are not exempt getting a sweat on. If you climb obstacles like old people fcuk
(copyright Gunnery Sergeant Hartman) you'll suffer. Lose weight, get fit.

 

[BigA25]

I have lost nearly a stone in weight so going in right direction I was more worried about the bmi

 

[Seadog]

As your weight comes down, so will your BMI, unless you are losing height too.