If I was overweight would I need to lose the weight to or will that be dealt with.

Jordon W.

Combat Medical Technician

You would need to be within the BMI limit to be able to join, even if you are classed as boarder line providing you can get to this requirement once you start your training you will see a massive improvement

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Jen C.

Reservist Brigade SO2 SPS

Hi, your BMI will be taken into consideration. Making sure you're as fit as you can is also important. Perhaps download the 100% Armyfit app as this will give you hints and tips to build up your fitness and monitor your fitness programme. It also lets you know how fit you need to be and runs through the army tests with you. Good luck.

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