Reserve Defence Forces Recruitment 2015 **Update!**

Garzard

Kirm2 wrote: »

Thank you so much for that reply, it's a relief to know it's not the end if I put it down on the form - I hope the rules are the same for the PDF too!

So are your allergies current and did you put that down too?

The rules are the same all around now I think, I'm hearing the RDF training's also being increased and becoming more professional and better equipped. During my Medical we were also told the reservists would be deployed overseas along with the PDF in a two or three years.

For the allergies, I put dust and hay fever down on the questionaire but was given the all clear when asked about it later.

rizzee

What's the dress code for the day of the medical, is it casual i.e jeans and a t-shirt kind of job?

Irishboy!

rizzee wrote: »

What's the dress code for the day of the medical, is it casual i.e jeans and a t-shirt kind of job?

When I wen for my medical I wore a suit and most the guys there were also in suits!!

rizzee

Irishboy! wrote: »

When I wen for my medical I wore a suit and most the guys there were also in suits!!

Oh really.. That's very formal for a medical!! Knowing my luck I'd be the only person wearing a suit :pac: thanks

Garzard

During mine everyone showed up in casual dress. I felt going in a suit might slow things. All the email asked for was to be clean shaven.

TheAlkaline

Irishboy! wrote: »

When I wen for my medical I wore a suit and most the guys there were also in suits!!

Can you briefly talk us through the process? What exactly was checked?

rizzee

+1 on TheAlkalines question.

Think I'll go with the jeans, good point yeah, unlike asking for formal wear at the interview it says nothing about clothes.

donegaldude

Garzard wrote: »

The rules are the same all around now I think, I'm hearing the RDF training's also being increased and becoming more professional and better equipped. During my Medical we were also told the reservists would be deployed overseas along with the PDF in a two or three years.

There is no way in hell an RDF man will be going overseas so forget that notion before you start. You can't compare like with like, a pte/NCO/officer in the RDF is not the same as the PDF equivalent, and never will be, that's from an RDF man. Expect to be used in loads of exercises and other bits and bobs but overseas no chance.

rizzee

Good luck to everyone tomorrow. Hopefully won't be there too long. I'm getting hungry now haha damn fasting.

TheAlkaline

rizzee wrote: »

Good luck to everyone tomorrow. Hopefully won't be there too long. I'm getting hungry now haha damn fasting.

Tell us how was it!

rizzee

I will of course! In here now nice and early, a 2nd lad arrived shortly after me. Hoping it goes in order!! Will be back on soon afterwards

1moo345

Is the Waterford Army pdf now based in Kilkenny does anyone know? I know the tests etc are being held there, but I am unsure if they have actually moved it there?

thanks

Kirm2

rizzee wrote: »

I will of course! In here now nice and early, a 2nd lad arrived shortly after me. Hoping it goes in order!! Will be back on soon afterwards

How did it go Rizzee and how long did it take?

Kirm2

Kirm2 wrote: »

How did it go Rizzee and how long did it take?

Where did everyone go???? Any reports?

MRnotlob606

1moo345 wrote: »

Is the Waterford Army pdf now based in Kilkenny does anyone know? I know the tests etc are being held there, but I am unsure if they have actually moved it there?

thanks

They army reserve are still present in the barracks in Waterford, I'm from Waterford myself, I applied for the naval service reserve in waterford.

Kirm2

Has anyone had to be retested for vision? Have to go back next Wednesday, they said I barely passed that my glasses aren't strong enough...

brennan10

Medical done and passed...just to get the samples cleared. Said should know in a week. Also there won't be any psycho metric tests as medical is the last hurdle.

1moo345

MRnotlob606 wrote: »

They army reserve are still present in the barracks in Waterford, I'm from Waterford myself, I applied for the naval service reserve in waterford.

I applied for the army reserve. Are your tests in kilkenny aswell or waterford??

Outdoors Junkie

Hello everyone, I've been following this thread for a while and I thought I would share my latest RDF recruitment progress. I had my Medical Examination for the RDF at Collins Barracks, Cork, on 29th May 2014 at 0800hrs. I passed all the checks on the day but I'm still waiting for the blood and urine sample results. I understand that the recruitment process can take time but it's been nearly three weeks since my medical and I've had no emails from the barracks. I wasn't told how long I'd have to wait until I'd hear back from them, so I'd be interested to know If anyone else is in my shoes or If your only doing your medicals now?

rizzee

Have to go back next Friday for hearing test again. Thought I did grand, obviously not.... Got a "25" in one if the scores. Doctor was a stubborn fooker. Ah well. Here's hoping.


Sorry haven't wrote back sooner I'm down the country back Saturday. Hope everyone got in well.

MRnotlob606

is it mandatory I know my blood type before my medical ?

Outdoors Junkie

MRnotlob606 wrote: »

is it mandatory I know my blood type before my medical ?

I don't think so. I know my blood type and I had brought proof with me on the day of my medical but when I asked the Doc about it he said it doesn't matter until the blood and urine results are back.

TheAlkaline

The review of Medical:

It's a few hour waiting process, all the test won't take more than an hour to complete.

1. Urine samples are Taken.
2. Blood Pressure is Checked
3. 5(?) Blood Samples are Taken.
4. BMI is Measured.
5. Hearing Test is Done.
6. Lung Capacity is Checked.
7. ECG is Done.
8. Vision Test w/ Colorblindness is Done.

Blood tests also checks you for Drugs, Hepatitis and HIV (You have a right not to consent for HIV).
And fun fact: It costs government around €1000 per person to carry out the medical.

Also a handy tip, once you have your last test done wait around the place to see the doctor. Due to misunderstanding I left early and I have to come back tomorrow..

brennan10

I bet you weren't the only one to miss having the chat with the doctor at the end but it must be annoying having to travel back for the sake of 5 mins but at least you don't have to resit any tests! Good day yesterday' it was....

Garzard

Outdoors Junkie wrote: »

Hello everyone, I've been following this thread for a while and I thought I would share my latest RDF recruitment progress. I had my Medical Examination for the RDF at Collins Barracks, Cork, on 29th May 2014 at 0800hrs. I passed all the checks on the day but I'm still waiting for the blood and urine sample results. I understand that the recruitment process can take time but it's been nearly three weeks since my medical and I've had no emails from the barracks. I wasn't told how long I'd have to wait until I'd hear back from them, so I'd be interested to know If anyone else is in my shoes or If your only doing your medicals now?

My Medical was on June 3rd and was told we'd be gotten back to within 2 weeks after, it's been nearly 3 weeks now without a response.

brennan10

Garzard wrote: »

My Medical was on June 3rd and was told we'd be gotten back to within 2 weeks after, it's been nearly 3 weeks now without a response.

Your medical must have been on the first week of them doing them because yesterday they said that I should know next week as thats the last week for tests apparently so perhaps something to do with that.

Outdoors Junkie

brennan10 wrote: »

Your medical must have been on the first week of them doing them because yesterday they said that I should know next week as thats the last week for tests apparently so perhaps something to do with that.

That's reassuring to know. Thanks

EGOSHEA

TheAlkaline wrote: »

The review of Medical:

It's a few hour waiting process, all the test won't take more than an hour to complete.

1. Urine samples are Taken.
2. Blood Pressure is Checked
3. 5(?) Blood Samples are Taken.
4. BMI is Measured.
5. Hearing Test is Done.
6. Lung Capacity is Checked.
7. ECG is Done.
8. Vision Test w/ Colorblindness is Done.

Blood tests also checks you for Drugs, Hepatitis and HIV (You have a right not to consent for HIV).
And fun fact: It costs government around €1000 per person to carry out the medical.

Also a handy tip, once you have your last test done wait around the place to see the doctor. Due to misunderstanding I left early and I have to come back tomorrow..

If (ahem) a person had occasionally - every now and then - smoked something at a party/what have you, would this be picked up on in the blood/urine tests?

Does anyone here know of a person getting turned away because of a small, residual amount of...say...cannabis in their system.

Outdoors Junkie

EGOSHEA wrote: »

If (ahem) a person had occasionally - every now and then - smoked something at a party/what have you, would this be picked up on in the blood/urine tests?

Does anyone here know of a person getting turned away because of a small, residual amount of...say...cannabis in their system.

If your sample turns positive for the substance in question you will most likely fail the medical examination but there may may be a chance to reapply in September if they recruit again. Contrary to popular belief in doesn't stay detectable in your system for very long even with the best drug test equipment, at least for the type of tests they are doing. In any case I wouldn't recommend using it anymore.

JB400

Is the BMI test just a weighing scales and height test, or is it with calipers???