Small Question about Training

[Dija]

Hey all, little tiny question.

I fully expect everything to go smoothly as this is a professional setting, but I can't comfortably say that my height hasn't been a problem before.

Will I get into basic and end up bumping my head on door frames? Will they have a uniform in my size? Can I find size 13 1/2 boots?

I'm 6'6 220lbs, 25BMI

Thanks,

Dija.

 

[RocketRichard]

6' 6" should be good to go. Armoured vehicles may be an issue. I can assume where you will be when you form up on parade...  Good luck.

 

[holieee]

A boy on our sister platoon was 6'10".
HE WAS HUGE, he had no problems... just had to duck a lot. Boots weren't a problem either. You arent the first 6'6" to want to join.

 

[expwor]

You might find marching a challenge.  I only say this because when I took recruit training with the Militia in 1979 we had a big guy in our unit.  He took big steps when he walked so he found himself getting out of step a lot when marching. 
Just something you'll likely have to keep in mind when you're on parade doing drill

Tom

 

[Dija]

Thanks all, much appreciated.

I'll keep marching in mind, and perhaps I'll look into a new trade for my #3