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Posted: 1/9/2006 4:39:31 AM EDT
I'm just 'stronger'...
 'Bigger soldiers' to be allowed in Army (Filed: 09/01/2006) The Army has relaxed recruiting rules to accommodate a new breed of heavier soldier after deciding that weight limits meant to screen out fat and unfit applicants were excluding some of the physically strongest candidates. Previously, men with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 28 have been barred from joining the military, meaning that world-class rugby players such as England's Lawrence Dallaglio and New Zealand's Jonah Lomu would be rejected. But by extending the threshold to 32 - two points above the World Health Organisation's definition of obesity - a 6ft recruit could weigh almost 17st and still be admitted. The limits for women will remain at 28. The Ministry of Defence said: "It reflects the fact that BMI is not a perfect science. It is an indication of fitness levels." BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilos by the square of height in metres. The weight test has been used because bigger soldiers were often unable to take on certain roles. Drivers' seats in tanks, for example, offer limited space. But there is a recognition that brute strength can be useful for tasks such as carrying artillery for extended periods, and building bridges. The MoD said the change would not lead to a lowering of standards. Candidates must still pass fitness tests, with those younger than 30 being obliged to complete 44 press-ups and 50 sit-ups in two minutes before running a mile and a half in less than 10 and a half minutes. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/nsold09.xml&sSheet=/news/2006/01/09/ixhome.html |
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Posted: 1/9/2006 5:02:05 AM EDT
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and big boned !
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Posted: 1/9/2006 5:14:23 AM EDT
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blimey! |
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Posted: 1/9/2006 7:12:39 AM EDT
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well im stronger, big boned and fat, But im still never gonna join up!!
James |
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Posted: 1/9/2006 7:54:51 AM EDT
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I've always thought that basing ideal weight on height was junk science.
Make them pass the fitness tests. A 6' man with a 36" chest isn't going to weigh the same as a 6' man with a 44" chest... and the man with the 44" chest is quite possibly in much better shape. |
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Posted: 1/9/2006 8:40:42 AM EDT
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Looks like its time to make way for Private PILE.
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Posted: 1/9/2006 9:16:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/9/2006 9:33:25 AM EDT
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It sadden's me to think that the armed force's are or have been forced to drop their acceptance level's so low. The decay started in the early 90's, and has now sunk to an all time low.
Pull up a sandbag and get someone to swing the lantern  When I took the entrance test's in 1982, I failed at the first attempt, as did many. So I went away and learned how the domino test would help me as a crewman on a Chieftain tank in my future. I still haven't been able to figure that one out  .I took the test again a couple of week's later and passed it with flying colour's, as I was able to prepare myself for the damn thing. If they were to up the age limit to 45 for entry's I may just consider going back for another three year stint, I don't know if I could cope with the other overwieght illiterate gay dunce's though. There would also be the problem of convincing my mate's that they wern't the reason why I got back in again.  Tony |
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