RAAF and flat feet

[dhoops01]

Hi

Does anyone know if the RAAF allows in people with flat feet/fallen arches. I've never had any pain or problems with running and walking, but would I still be turned down for just having flat feet.

Thanks

[Bad medicine]

If they give you no problems, then it shouldn't be grounds for rejection. You will be required to do a fair bit of running, etc. Have you done this sort of exercise before with no problems?

[dhoops01]

I haven’t been doing a lot of running lately, but I’ve never had trouble before. I water ski/wakeboard and spend a lot of time on trampolines and that doesn’t give me any trouble. I haven’t played any sport that involves a lot of running for a couple of years though.

[Time Out]

dhoops01

My friend has flat feet, and was told during his RAAF medical that it would rule him out. He objected, explaining that they were not causing any problems. He had to show some dexterity by picking up a pencil between his toes or some such nonsense, but basically talked his way past the problem. Admittedly it was years ago, so not sure whether things would have changed.

By the way, he still has no problems with his feet!!

Good luck :ok:

[griffinblack]

Bad medicine - lots of running? the RAAF?

[Bad medicine]

OK OK, you got me there. There is a bit in the officer training course and COMSURV though.