Military Preparation Guide - Joe
1. Personal Information
Name: Joe
Age: 22 (born 2003)
Location: Mokattam, Cairo
Degree: B.A. Geography, Cairo University
Military Status: Will apply for conscription in August 2025
2. Documents Checklist
[ ] National ID card (original + 4 copies)
[ ] Temporary Graduation Certificate (original + 2 copies)
[ ] Transcript (original + 2 copies)
[ ] Birth Certificate (computerized)
[ ] Form 2 Gend from university
[ ] Criminal Record certificate (for military)
[ ] 6 photos 4x6 cm, white background
[ ] B2 English Certificate (Cairo University Language Center)
[ ] GIS Certificate (if completed)
[ ] ICDL or basic Office Certificate (if completed)
[ ] Driving License (if available)
[ ] Any medical reports (if needed)
3. Timeline and Key Steps
July 2025: Collect all documents and medical reports.
August 2025: Submit paperwork to Cairo Recruitment Area (Helmiyat El-Zaytoun).
September 2025: Medical examination. If unfit, submit medical appeal the same day.
November 2025: Reporting day to training center (if fit). Bring extra certificates.
February 2026: Start preparing application for Specialist Officers batch April 2026.
4. Extra Certificates That Improve Posting
- B2 English: qualifies you for morale affairs, translation, admin units.
- GIS Course: fits you for Military Survey Authority or map units.
- ICDL / Office: supports placement in data or admin offices.
- Driving License: increases chance of Transportation Corps or police military.
5. Script for Distribution Day
Arabic:
"Ya Fandem, ana khareg Adab Geographia. Ma'aya shahadet B2 fel inglizy men Markaz El Tarjama
be Gam3et El Qahera w shahadet GIS. Habbeb akhdem fe makan fanny aw edary monaseb le
takhasosy, law momken."
English:
"Sir, I am a Geography graduate from Cairo University. I hold a B2 English certificate and a GIS
course. I would like to serve in a technical or administrative unit suitable to my qualifications, if
possible."
6. 35-Day Home Fitness Plan
Goal: Pass army fitness (1.6 km < 7:30, 30 push-ups, 5 pull-ups) and improve physique.
Week 1 (Days 1-7):
Mon: Run 1 km easy pace + 15 push-ups + 3 pull-ups + core 3x20
Tue: Stair climbing 20 min + plank 3x30 s + squats 3x20
Wed: Rest / stretching 20 min
Thu: Run 1.2 km moderate + 18 push-ups + 4 pull-ups
Fri: HIIT 10 min (jumping jacks, burpees) + core 3x25
Sat: Full body mobility (YouTube follow-along) 30 min
Sun: Run test 1.6 km timed; record time
Week 2 (Days 8-14):
Mon: Run 1.4 km + 20 push-ups + 4 pull-ups + core 3x25
Tue: Resistance band workout (upper) 30 min
Wed: Rest / yoga 20 min
Thu: Run 1.6 km pace practice + 22 push-ups + 5 pull-ups
Fri: Circuit (squats, lunges, mountain climbers) 4 rounds
Sat: Mobility + foam roll 25 min
Sun: Timed 1.6 km; target < 8:00
Week 3 (Days 15-21):
Mon: Run intervals 4x400 m fast/slow
Tue: Push-up ladder 5-10-15-10-5 + pull-ups max sets
Wed: Rest / stretch
Thu: Run 1.8 km + plank 4x45 s + leg raises 3x20
Fri: HIIT 15 min + core 3x30
Sat: Mobility & rest
Sun: Timed 1.6 km; target < 7:45
Week 4 (Days 22-28):
Mon: Run 2 km easy + push-ups 25 + pull-ups 6
Tue: Resistance band (lower) 30 min
Wed: Rest
Thu: Run 1.6 km race pace + push-ups 28
Fri: Full body circuit 5 rounds
Sat: Mobility 30 min
Sun: Timed 1.6 km; target < 7:30
Week 5 (Days 29-35):
Mon: Interval 5x300 m fast
Tue: Push-ups 30 + pull-ups 7 + core 3x35
Wed: Rest / light jog 1 km
Thu: Final 1.6 km test; aim 7:15 or better
Fri: Active recovery stretch 30 min
Sat: Optional easy jog
Sun: Rest and mental prep
7. 5-Week English Improvement Plan
Daily (15-30 min):
- Duolingo or Memrise 5 min vocab drill
- Watch 5-min English video with subtitles; shadow 3 lines
- Speak 2 min about your day (record yourself)
Weekly Focus:
Week 1: Simple present tense, 50 core verbs
Week 2: Past tense stories, 50 new nouns
Week 3: Future forms + modal verbs, 30 adjectives
Week 4: Prepositions & linking words; write 3 short emails
Week 5: Review and mock conversation with partner (HelloTalk)
8. Certificates: How and When to Use
- Bring only medical papers during medical exam.
- Bring ALL extra certificates on distribution day inside a clear file.
- Make 2 photocopies of each, keep originals separate.
- Always present calmly: show English and GIS first, then others.
