U.K. Army recruitment

Hi, I am looking to join the army and want to know my chances of getting in ??
I am 22, fairly fit, I have a lot of tattoos most are on my chest, arms and legs, but I do have a hand tattoo and another on the back of my neck.
I also suffer with asthma and eczema, both not too bad, but I do have to carry an inhaler, will any of these things hamper my application ???

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Justenjoyit · 56-60, M

My son is joing the British army at the moment, I think the asthma thing might be a problem, he had an allergy when he was younger and used an inhaler. His allergy has now cleared up so he doesn't need an inhaler, this was one of the questions asked.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@Justenjoyit yeh its the medical thing they get you on from my friends experiences

Justenjoyit · 56-60, M

@Gangstress Plus the fitness, apparently people are failing because of the lack of basic fitness, and the tests are not that hard too.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@Justenjoyit yes exactly that. My friend failed on that . I was shocked if honest.

Justenjoyit · 56-60, M

@Gangstress I know right, they give you the information on what is required and are concerned when taking to my son about the fitness, because I am ex army I have always keept myself fit and encourage my children to do the same.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@Justenjoyit yes its the best way.
Ive always kept fit even not being in the army. But imagine its a massive thing once you enrol.

I wanted to apply years ago after being semi professional footballer but I think i got talked out of it lol.