Originally Posted by
musclemech
Biggus
I can assure you, as I was around at its inception, the RAFFT was designed to encourage individuals to exercise regularly because of the potential health related benefits to the individual. I only mentioned the benefits to the RAF as some of the benefits of regular exercise include less time off sick and greater productivity, which, in theory, are of benefit to the employer.
MM
So in my 30 years, never having a day off sick, having failed to pass the RAFFT for the last 8 years, I have always been at work, whilst the 'fit' people have time off due to injuries gained whilst participating in sport, let alone, them having time off to represent the station at underwater basket weaving etc, I would suggest that due to my 'unfitness' I am actually MORE productive than the sporty types. And yes, I have been deployed in that period.
I wonder what percentage of PTIs can fix aircraft, more or less than Techies who pass their
'fitness' test.
RAFFT is little more than an excuse to keep PTIs in a job.