Topic: I have passed assessment day!

Kilgore · May 3rd, 2005

Good news everyone!

Assessment day went well for me (Most important day for recruitment). It was long and tiring, but worth it. The first thing was a medical assessment, where they measured height, weight, test sight, hearing and so forth. But when i met a doctor, things felt degrading. The cough treatment was something that felt odd to go through but what was the weirdest thing was that i had to 'waddle' like a duck in my underwear. I believe it was to test my leg strength and such. Speaking of leg strength, there seems to be a complication. It was something i didn't notice until now, but didn't worry me, however the doctor was concerned. The doctor moved my left leg up and down when i was lying on a bed. For some reason my hip always makes a clicking noise when that is done. Unfortunatly i was told to see a Orthopedic civilian doctor just to check it out (A civilian one). He told me its likely nothing bad since it doesn't hurt, nethertheless he wants to be sure that its nothing that would degrade performance in the military.

The psychology examination was straight forward, nothing went wrong, just some simple questions about family and being away from them. What i found funny is when the defence interviewer who is a warrant officer walked into the room where all the recruits, including me were and yelled out loud "alright, who is the armour enthusiast here"? I just placed my hand high in the air and said "That will be me" with a smile. The interview went well, just he wanted me to be a little more direct with questions. Overall he was satisfied with what i have said and recommended me into all three preferences in the army, which are M113 crewman, ASLAV Crewman and Leopard MBT crewman. So at the end, i walked with him to the reception and everyone congratulated me there.

Im pleased that everything went well but its annoying how i have to see some specialist for bone joints.

chewie_nz · May 3rd, 2005

well done kilgore.

so i guess we can expect you in the armoured fist that will lead the invasion of NZ?

Kilgore · May 3rd, 2005

thanks, lol you betcha.

chewie_nz · May 3rd, 2005

sweet...i'll be on the beach with....well, what ever we have left hahahahahaha

Bory · May 3rd, 2005

Good on Ya Kilgore

MontyB · May 3rd, 2005

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Originally Posted by chewie_nz

sweet...i'll be on the beach with....well, what ever we have left hahahahahaha

I will bring the BBQ and a few beers if it will help.

No point in going to a beach without the essentials.

the_13th_redneck · May 3rd, 2005

Congratulations on that!
Funny thing was our equivilent of that physical was taken in FEBRUARY. It's friggin' may now. lol. Well I took the 2nd physical over a month ago... results pending to the end of this month.

AFSteliga · May 3rd, 2005

Good to hear, Kilgore.

Locke · May 3rd, 2005

awesome, well done mate!!

AussieNick · May 3rd, 2005

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Overall he was satisfied with what i have said and recommended me into all three preferences in the army, which are M113 crewman, ASLAV Crewman and Leopard MBT crewman.

Might want to ammend that to Abrams crewman. Remember the leopards are being mothballed as we speak.

May 3rd, 2005	Post 1
Kilgore Centurion	Post; I have passed assessment day! Good news everyone! Assessment day went well for me (Most important day for recruitment). It was long and tiring, but worth it. The first thing was a medical assessment, where they measured height, weight, test sight, hearing and so forth. But when i met a doctor, things felt degrading. The cough treatment was something that felt odd to go through but what was the weirdest thing was that i had to 'waddle' like a duck in my underwear. I believe it was to test my leg strength and such. Speaking of leg strength, there seems to be a complication. It was something i didn't notice until now, but didn't worry me, however the doctor was concerned. The doctor moved my left leg up and down when i was lying on a bed. For some reason my hip always makes a clicking noise when that is done. Unfortunatly i was told to see a Orthopedic civilian doctor just to check it out (A civilian one). He told me its likely nothing bad since it doesn't hurt, nethertheless he wants to be sure that its nothing that would degrade performance in the military. The psychology examination was straight forward, nothing went wrong, just some simple questions about family and being away from them. What i found funny is when the defence interviewer who is a warrant officer walked into the room where all the recruits, including me were and yelled out loud "alright, who is the armour enthusiast here"? I just placed my hand high in the air and said "That will be me" with a smile. The interview went well, just he wanted me to be a little more direct with questions. Overall he was satisfied with what i have said and recommended me into all three preferences in the army, which are M113 crewman, ASLAV Crewman and Leopard MBT crewman. So at the end, i walked with him to the reception and everyone congratulated me there. Im pleased that everything went well but its annoying how i have to see some specialist for bone joints. __________________ \"Charlie Don\'t Surf\" - Kilgore

May 3rd, 2005	Post 5
Bory Centurion	Good on Ya Kilgore __________________ "Even if I wished to surrender to you - and I don't - I am commanding Australian's who would cut my throat if I accepted your Terms" Colonel C Hore, Siege of Elands River, 1900 If You want to See the Future, Read a History Book

May 3rd, 2005	Post 7
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	Congratulations on that! Funny thing was our equivilent of that physical was taken in FEBRUARY. It's friggin' may now. lol. Well I took the 2nd physical over a month ago... results pending to the end of this month. __________________ I don't exist. TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSTITUTED Next time you travel http://www.epictrip.com

May 3rd, 2005	Post 8
AFSteliga Cadet Moderator Gear	Good to hear, Kilgore. __________________ Pte K. Steliga Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations QL3 0027 Per ardua ad astra

May 3rd, 2005	Post 9
Locke Tribuni Angusticlavii	awesome, well done mate!! __________________ If I am asked what we are fighting for, I can reply in two sentences. In the first place, to fulfil a solemn international obligation . . . an obligation of honor which no self-respecting man could possibly have repudiated. I say, secondly, we are fighting to vindicate the principle that small nationalities are not to be crushed in defiance of international good faith at the arbitrary will of a strong and overmastering Power. Author: Rt. Hon. Herbert Henry Asquith Source: Statement, to House of Commons, Declaration of War with Germany, Aug. 4, 1914

May 3rd, 2005	Post 2
chewie_nz Banned	well done kilgore. so i guess we can expect you in the armoured fist that will lead the invasion of NZ?

May 3rd, 2005	Post 3
Kilgore Centurion	thanks, lol you betcha.

May 3rd, 2005	Post 4
chewie_nz Banned	sweet...i'll be on the beach with....well, what ever we have left hahahahahaha

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