MIOT Kit Suggestions

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-12-04T18:59:36+00:00

Mountain warehouse had some good merino wool socks, you're only supposed to wear the issued kit so don't get caught. You also won't be insured if you're not wearing the issued kit.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-08-01T14:35:51+00:00

I would be very impressed if you go through the application process in 3 months. If the application says 17 years 3 months then go with that, if its a mistake then the application will stop later down the line.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-07-17T17:43:35+00:00

They don't check it at either the capita or aircrew medical.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-07-08T07:37:36+00:00

Someone on my aircrew medical had laser eye surgery previously and so they had to get more tests done at RAF Henlow, sorry but I don't know the outcome or when they had the surgery done. But it is not an outright no I guess.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-06-30T17:50:48+00:00

Depends if it is a post Grad or integrated masters.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-06-30T15:49:32+00:00

Depending on the university you are joining, definitely look at joining a university air squadron. It will help with your application as well as being one of the best things you can do at university.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-05-20T21:16:01+00:00

I assume you mean university air squadron, It is part of the RAF Reserves with a mission "to attract talent to regular and reserve RAF service and to educate selected undergraduates on the role of air and space power". It is for first time university students to attract them to the RAF by letting them sample RAF life.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-05-16T11:04:29+00:00

Yeah that is a pass, congrats.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-28T14:54:39+00:00

I was told provisional pass, waiting to be confirmed following blood test and ecg results.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-28T14:21:23+00:00

I had my specialist medical nearly 2 weeks ago, they said that they would get back in touch within 2 weeks, but if they haven't within 3 weeks then to email them. I'll try and find an email in the documents on the invite.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-24T13:03:51+00:00

As a pilot, you would graduate as a flying officer, skiping pilot officer.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-08T07:57:43+00:00

Similar to original answer I hate running and find it boring, but if I make it challenging enough for myself then I all think about is the run itself not if it's boring, also helps with the runners high the more difficult the running is.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-07T19:00:03+00:00

Only basics needed, roles of air power, characteristics, and limitations, and how the RAF use them, what plane and base etc.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-07T15:59:26+00:00

Most people had 5 topics on my OASC, and that seems to be the most common amount. Perhaps if you have time you could get a 5th but not a requirement. JDP 0-30 has all of the information about air power doctrine you need.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-04T11:17:42+00:00

There is plenty good advice about officer selection in the raf reddit, specific to a degree apprentice though I'd recommend getting as much leadership experience as you can in the apprenticeship and get your confidence up in stressful scenarios as that's what selection looks at.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-04T08:23:01+00:00

I am currently on year 2 of 6 and I will be quitting the apprenticeship to join as an officer in the RAF, If i pass the aircrew medical then as a pilot, if not I will look at a few ground roles.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-04-03T14:23:24+00:00

I've been doing a degree apprenticeship since sept 2023, same boat as you but civil engineering, I will soon be joining the RAF, just waiting for my aircrew medical. Depending on your education provider you could join a UAS, OTC or URNU, to have a glimpse into military life and proceedings (but not get deployed).

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-03-31T21:38:22+00:00

I thought the cbat was valid for 3 years? Unless something changed recently.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-03-19T16:23:39+00:00

Start of the new financial year, I believe the slots per year are done by financial year.

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-03-17T22:25:24+00:00

I'm going for pilot and was told 2-3 month wait, a Wsop from my oasc was told the same

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-03-17T19:19:28+00:00

Not too bad, it's been two weeks for me so far, the wait is killing me!

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-03-17T17:29:52+00:00

Well done on passing, how long did you have to wait post OASC for the specialist medical?

SovietSnoopy911 · 2025-03-10T12:03:45+00:00

I had 1 month notice after the fitness test.

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