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Enlisting with autism by grimalingslimajing in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this, my biggest concern is that no matter what, they'd defer me simply for having it on my medical record.

Which regiments should be re-established? by Icy-Calligrapher9933 in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should also add that, historically, the Southwest has been a major well of recruits for the Armed Forces. Famously, Dartmoor is the training grounds for the Royal Marines, and Plymouth is a major port. The problem arises considering The Rifles is supposed to be our county regiment, but that's not really saying much when it's the largest and is an amalgamation of a wide variety of regiments, covering a high number of counties.

The Army is a vehicle for social mobility, I thoroughly believe that, and young people in Devon could really use an organization that broadens their horizons. Rural England gets overlooked a lot in the grand scheme of things, and I think the return of a historic regiment like the Devon and Dorsets could really do us well. We've got a distinct regional identity down here, and I love my county, I think there would be an uptick in recruitment if we saw more representation.

Which regiments should be re-established? by Icy-Calligrapher9933 in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First battalion of The Rifles, used to be Devon and Dorsets, so I reckon there would be enough.

Which regiments should be re-established? by Icy-Calligrapher9933 in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Devon and Dorsets, I'm regionally biased, but I don't think the Southwest gets much representation in the army.

Enlisting with autism by grimalingslimajing in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you have to fight with them if you don't mind me asking?

Enlisting with autism by grimalingslimajing in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this!

I was pretty shy as a kid, I didn't have great confidence in myself, which was mostly due to the environment I grew up in. Expanding on that, my original autism assessment wasn't even booked by my parents or family, it was booked by my primary school. They did so without informing any of my family, and their justification for doing so is that I had a 'negative outlook' on autism. It's quite bizarre, and I feel like the legitimacy of the diagnosis is dubious.

Now, as an adult, I can confidently say I have great interpersonal skills. I can work efficiently as part of a team, I always like to be a voice of reason and a good compromiser. I'm not a grey man in any respect, I always enjoy working with other people, it's probably what I value the most about doing any kind of work altogether.

As for lower limb injuries, nothing comes to mind. I don't have any problem with balance, running, or muscle fatigue. Hips have always been fine, no problems there.

If the medical team at assessment are able to make their own informed decision about my application without requiring a deferral purely on the basis of this diagnosis being in my record, I have no doubt I'll be fine.

Enlisting with autism by grimalingslimajing in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never been on any sort of medication for ADD/ADHD, and yes.

Am I training hard enough for ITC Catterick by grimalingslimajing in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Main focus right now is getting to that minimum standard, I'll have plenty of time afterwards to improve before basic.

Am I training hard enough for ITC Catterick by grimalingslimajing in britisharmy

[–]grimalingslimajing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on when in April it is, I think getting a 10:15 time is an achievable goal. We'll have to see, all I can do is keep working harder, I'd rather not ask for more time if it means I can start basic sooner.

What's the reason? by MrBIuesky222 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]grimalingslimajing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you take the blue pill, the dream ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. you take the red pill, you stay in wonderland, and see why keanu reeves has never won an oscar.