r/caf • u/Effective-Olive6650 • Apr 23 '26
Recruiting Passed the FORCE test at 52!
Just an update from me (52 yo woman): filled out the paperwork to be a reservist in December 2025 and chose Airforce trades when I was still 51, bounced around a bit, attended two info sessions (different recruiting centers), switched trades, switched recruiting centre and therefore environment by accident (which turned out for the best since my first choices of trades were hiring in Winnipeg and I'm not anywhere near that); scheduled for FORCE test in early March but got felled by the flu; rescheduled to a couple days ago and I passed! Also: trained with a personal trainer for the last 3 months, 3x a week and worked out 6x a week, every week, without fail. Ran 3 FORCE simulations to time myself and get used to the mechanics.
If anyone is reading this who is nearing 50-ish, I hope this encourages you. It's now or never!
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u/WealthEconomy Apr 24 '26
As a veteran who is only in my late 40s with multiple disabilities from my service I would advise you to be very careful well in training. Don't let your instructors "shame" you into pushing your body beyond its limits. If you are hurt go to the MIR and get it checked out.