Saintdtm:
Well, your first day in the academy, is the day u will never forget in ur life. Stressful n full of memories, we did not sleep that night. in fact it was hell. But believe me, u will survive it.
Try n get a source of inspiration that will keep u motivated throughout the training. Don't bring your self out at the early stage of your training by malingering, do what is expected of you by your instructors and prep wingers.
Do not look down on your prep wingers, especially those 2nd termers, if not you will suffer n might not make it to POP.
Try and grab anything your prep wingers teach you as fast as possible n never forget it.
ACADEMY OF INDELIBLE MEMORIES.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL.

odimbannamdi:


I see yoy hangung those pips, brother. God go do am. Best of luck!

Saintdtm:
(1)White shirts and shorts( navy blue), Buy as many as you can. But for the white shirts , buy those that will dry fast when washed. Because there will not be enough time.
(2) try and get clipper and shaving stick(not compulsory but u need them.
(3) white canvas at least 2 pairs. Use one for training n class n the other one on sundays( prep wingers will always check you for neatness).
(4) blazers for church and mosque on sunday.
(5) singlet.
(6) Academy will feed you, but you can bring GARI ( u will thank God later). Don't bring too much load that you can not carry!!
(7) u can bring pressing iron but hide it. It is not banned but for your own good.
( white handkerchief.
(9) Hide your wristwatch, you will not use it now. They will allow you later, may be after drill square test.
Don't bother yourself buying bucket, u can get it there.
MY LITTLE CONTRIBUTION
Thank you Sir
Does this apply to DSSC cadets as well?

sikowitz17:
I met a friend who made course 45, resumed cadet training and was withdrawn 5 months into training...he came for course 46 screening and passed medicals again...
He shared some of his experiences with me as a cadet, what he saw in those 5 months, showed me some videos and mhen! I began to doubt if I was strong enough to handle it..
He mentioned that one cadet was watered to death...inside the cold that these men would go and experience in January...they will face watering parade..wo! Good luck to you guys..I'm changing my strategy next year..

Saintdtm:
Well, your first day in the academy, is the day u will never forget in ur life. Stressful n full of memories, we did not sleep that night. in fact it was hell. But believe me, u will survive it.
Try n get a source of inspiration that will keep u motivated throughout the training. Don't bring your self out at the early stage of your training by malingering, do what is expected of you by your instructors and prep wingers.
Do not look down on your prep wingers, especially those 2nd termers, if not you will suffer n might not make it to POP.
Try and grab anything your prep wingers teach you as fast as possible n never forget it.
ACADEMY OF INDELIBLE MEMORIES.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL.

Saintdtm:
SSC bro. For dssc, i have no idea.
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iamwarrified:
Be careful what you share online. You've not been shortlisted, y'all are still under review. Be wise.

sikowitz17:
I met a friend who made course 45, resumed cadet training and was withdrawn 5 months into training...he came for course 46 screening and passed medicals again...
He shared some of his experiences with me as a cadet, what he saw in those 5 months, showed me some videos and mhen! I began to doubt if I was strong enough to handle it..
He mentioned that one cadet was watered to death...inside the cold that these men would go and experience in January...they will face watering parade..wo! Good luck to you guys..I'm changing my strategy next year..

salaboiz:
nobody is talking about the FINAL LIST

slyd90:
Is it possible for a candidate who didn't pass the medicals to make the final list?

slyd90:
Is it possible for a candidate who didn't pass the medicals to make the final list?

gentle70:

Lol, anything is possible in this country with long leg. What is medical screening? Na formalities... Was the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces screened out/removed from office due to the fact that he visits ENT Surgeons for treatment abroad? Is that not a medical problem?

If the Commander in Chief can still remain the Oga at the top in control of Army, Navy & Air Force despite his medical issue, how much more for a 2nd Lieutenant?
#OperationFreeSowore

Codedelaw:

In saner climes, i would have shouted NO at the top of my voice. It’s Nigeria, so anything can happen, I’ve heard stories. It’s all about grace and who you know.

gentle70:

Lol, anything is possible in this country with long leg. What is medical screening? Na formalities... Was the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces screened out/removed from office due to the fact that he visits ENT Surgeons for treatment abroad? Is that not a medical problem?

If the Commander in Chief can still remain the Oga at the top in control of Army, Navy & Air Force despite his medical issue, how much more for a 2nd Lieutenant?
#OperationFreeSowore

slyd90:

Prayer continues then.... thanks

sojeee:

It can happen, for some body to resume training without doing NASB but there are ailments that can't be overlooked, I.e HIV,Hepatitis B and coronary Heart Disease, because the God father will not risk d life of d candidate for allowing him to train with such ailments,
A Candidate from my state was evicted for Under weight and Loss of 2 teeth, His brother meet COAS and told him d problems, COAS said d candidate is not fit, that he can't be considered, and that NAMC standard must be ensured..........

Saintdtm:

Easy bro, the delay may favor u. Keep hope alive. N all d best to u all

sikowitz17:
course 45, one of my village men that medicals dropped with us saw his name in the final list ..he didn't go sha

sikowitz17:
I hope people from the first batch know that some people from their states still came for the second batch...some of these people didn't even apply..
I had a long conversation with one of them...let's just say this process isn't as fair as we thought it was..This country is fugged!
I was dropped saying I had high BP..

But was never called for medical review..
Everyone that had one issue or the other was called for review not me..

Last minute, the day the results were to be announced, they began Calling some people openly into the board room for examination..

After they called the results and I waited to know what my issue was...the doctor called 4 numbers that weren't called Initially for failed medicals..they passed them...

But we're still on his own list...mans now called me and stated for the paper for like 15 seconds looking around..he now said high blood pressure..
I just laughed..
Everything happens for a reason Sha

odimbannamdi:


I cant count 5 people you here who were very devoted to this Army endeavour without having your name among them.

You morale was roof-breaking. It is quite unfortunate that this course ended this way for you.

But i implore you not to take it hard on yourself. There is a reason for everything. God has bigger and better plans for you. Or perhaps, it just wasnt your time to get it.

Keep your head up bro. Things will turn out well.

Cheers!

sikowitz17:
boss I've not relented oooo...it's just tiring... spending money to kaduna and buying stuff..I legit left my job for it cos there was no way they were giving me 2 weeks off...but I'm still hopeful for course 47
Age is Still on my side so I can try again..the only fact is my guys that made 45 would be getting ready to hand full lieutenant by the time I'd be leaving officer cadet training...and that's if I get in for course 47..
And that's if they recruit next year too...but God knows..we wait and see..

Hope is alive.

explosiveskull:
I know that feelings of being dropped during medicals, I felt it when I was dropped in course 44 SSC cos of umblical hernia, in my own case I felt like dieing, immediately I got home, it didn't take me 5 days to repair my umblical hernia and got ready for another and thank God I was shortlisted for this year DSSC course 25 interview. During medicals I was called for review with some other fellows, cos of BP, ECG, physical examination and chest x-ray, I almost fainted when I was called for review without knowing it was God that wanted to rescue me from eviction, now that weren't called for review were actually laughing at us that we are the ones to be evicted, most of us called for review were so tensed and frightened but one staff sergeant calmed us down that some of us were called cos we had no results in the medicals that instead of the army to just send us off that they felt it wise to review us.
When we got to the clinic, my own problem was that the marker used to write my chest number already cleaned out so it was impossible to identify mine, they redid mine and that was it. When they were calling the medical results, o'boy see people wey Dem comot, people that I felt had more chances than I, now this is how God does his stuff because am surprised, my BMI is 28. And I had a hole in my teeth.
Infact imo reduced from 32 to 13 even though some like 3 person's later joined up including one lady that medicals evicted but maybe connection helped her get in, she ran the next day with other that came back and fainted, she was inside the ambulance for almost 4 hours. Some people that were reviewed were still evicted.
So now am still praying to God to put my name in the final list.
Before the interview I wasn't doing any exercise like running and it took a toll on me after the 3.2km race but since I came back I've been running trying to prepare my mind for jaji.
Below is the few times I ran and am also going to run this morning after typing this.

explosiveskull:
I know that feelings of being dropped during medicals, I felt it when I was dropped in course 44 SSC cos of umblical hernia, in my own case I felt like dieing, immediately I got home, it didn't take me 5 days to repair my umblical hernia and got ready for another and thank God I was shortlisted for this year DSSC course 25 interview. During medicals I was called for review with some other fellows, cos of BP, ECG, physical examination and chest x-ray, I almost fainted when I was called for review without knowing it was God that wanted to rescue me from eviction, now that weren't called for review were actually laughing at us that we are the ones to be evicted, most of us called for review were so tensed and frightened but one staff sergeant calmed us down that some of us were called cos we had no results in the medicals that instead of the army to just send us off that they felt it wise to review us.
When we got to the clinic, my own problem was that the marker used to write my chest number already cleaned out so it was impossible to identify mine, they redid mine and that was it. When they were calling the medical results, o'boy see people wey Dem comot, people that I felt had more chances than I, now this is how God does his stuff because am surprised, my BMI is 28. And I had a hole in my teeth.
Infact imo reduced from 32 to 13 even though some like 3 person's later joined up including one lady that medicals evicted but maybe connection helped her get in, she ran the next day with other that came back and fainted, she was inside the ambulance for almost 4 hours. Some people that were reviewed were still evicted.
So now am still praying to God to put my name in the final list.
Before the interview I wasn't doing any exercise like running and it took a toll on me after the 3.2km race but since I came back I've been running trying to prepare my mind for jaji.
Below is the few times I ran and am also going to run this morning after typing this.

tenderlaw:


I LOVE THIS! Keep up the spirit bro. I pray your efforts be rewarded in the end. Here's something to encourage you; done this morning.