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My BMI is 29.3 roughly at 5'5ft, whoever i am a rugby player and so im more muscle then fat would i still pass medical?

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  • Author: Anonymous
  • Category: Eligibility advice, Medical
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  • JW
    Jordon W. Combat Medical Technician

    Your BMI must still be within pass ranges for adult entry 18 and over this is should be below 32.

  • Anonymous

    What of a BMI of 18.5?

  • JW
    Jordon W. Combat Medical Technician

    Below is full information from the policy as to what the requirements are some of these may also be job specific each is looked at on case by case basis as per all medical requirements and other elements you are assessed on.

    All candidates with a BMI of between 18.0 and 29.9 who
    pass RFT(E) may proceed direct to Basic Training. Candidates with a BMI Between 30.0
    and 32 need to have their waist circumference (WC) measured. Those with a WC of up to
    98cm in males or up to 84cm in females may proceed to Basic Training providing they
    passed all elements of RFT(E). Those with a BMI of 32.1 to 33.5 and a WC of less than
    102 cm in males or 88cm in females may proceed to training providing they passed all
    18 NICE Guidelines.
    This policy does not remove the ability for SPSOs to waiver candidates, providing their BMI is below 33.6.
    elements of RFT(E). The timing of commencing BT/CC should be carefully considered to
    allow the individual the opportunity to reduce weight and gain fitness. In the past this
    cohort were required to attend the Soldier Development Course (SDC) for soldiers eligible
    for Standard Entry, or the Leadership Development Course (LDC) for Officers but these
    courses are not available or suitable for all candidates