Originally Posted by KozmoKramer

Big D. - I'm 41 and taking the exam in March 2006.
There have been a few posts broaching this topic and I've had a few PM's with current CO's and the tone is older isnt an automatic disqualifier, in fact, they tend to value the experience and maturity of an older guy or gal. The general rule of thought is; the older candidates tend to handle "issues" with the cons a little more diplomatically and with tact than the 20 somethings. Not necessarily a hard and fast rule from what I've been told, but in the overall scheme. Good Luck pal...

Originally Posted by KozmoKramer

Jesus JGH, 60??? Why on earth would a 60yo want to get into the CO field. He'll never see retirement right, since you have to do 20? Did he ever mention why he was joining up so late in life? But I'll bet the man can hold his own....

Originally Posted by JGH_7223

Koz, He was retired already and was only doing 5 years as a admin D.I. at the academy. JGH

Originally Posted by Nuclearaudio

The only thing that you might have a problem with is passing the physical exam, unless you in good shape.

Originally Posted by fjmas1976

I am going on Dec 5th for my pre-employment screening/PT test. Don't know what to expect, so any advice is welcome. I'm all set as far as the PT goes (run and hit the gym all the time) just don't know what the rest of the day will involve.

Originally Posted by WMPERK4

The PT is the biggest thing. When i went we lost half the class by the time the run was over. The rest of the day is nothing but long. You shower after the run, put on your suit and back to the classroom. You take two psych test totaling around 600 questions. While your taking that you get called out to get fingerprinted, do you urine and hair samples, and the oral board. After all is said and done you should get out around 4:00 to 4:30. I just went through it all and had the Bi come out a few weeks ago and I am now waiting to hear. The BI said they were doing an academy in January. Good Luck.

Originally Posted by Big Daddy 45acp

Thanks a lot for the help! Is there any place online to find the physical standards? Technically I AM in shape, if you consider ROUND a shape. Just kidding! Not round, but build more like an NFL offensive lineman. I am working out again, but it has been many years since I went through Medfield, BTC 134. 18 to be exact. I was just curious if I could find the standards for a 40 year old.


Thanks again!

Originally Posted by Big Daddy 45acp

I was just curious if I could find the standards for a 40 year old.

Originally Posted by KozmoKramer

I hear ya brah... I'm OK with the run and Sit-Ups, I'm already past the qualifying level, but shoulder pain is killing me on the Push-Ups. Keep on Creepin' On Big D.