Had ACL reconstruction in 2022. Fully recovered with no pain, instability or restriction; I can run, jump and squat normally.
I understand the current medical standards list previous ACL/ligament surgery as unfit. However, I’ve heard of candidates with ACL reconstruction being declared fit.
Has anyone here with a previous ACL reconstruction actually gone through SSB medicals and been declared fit? What was your experience?
Here is a quick breakdown of the heavy metal and international participation featured in this footage from Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026:
✈️ Aircraft Spotted:
Indian Air Force: LCA Tejas, Su-30 MKI, Dassault Rafale, and HAL Prachand (LCH)
United States: F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters
UAE Air Force: F-16 fighters and Airborne Early Warning (AEW) platform
German Luftwaffe: Airbus A400M heavy transport
Royal Australian Air Force: C-130J Super Hercules
Bangladesh Air Force: C-130J Super Hercules
📍 Key Highlights:
5th Gen Interoperability: US F-35 stealth fighters taxiing and flying alongside IAF 4.5-gen platforms like the Rafale and Su-30 MKI.
Iconic Backdrop: Stunning views of IAF Rafales and Sukhois landing/taxiing with Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace visible in the distance.
Global Cooperation: Aircrews and ground personnel exchanging technical details on the tarmac, living up to the exercise's motto—"Power in Partnership".
What do you guys think of the IAF regularly hosting mega multi-national exercises of this scale?
Video Courtesy: Indian Air Force