AOSB Revision February 23, 2011 Page 1 Army Revision British Army Core Values - DRILS - C Discipline Respect for others Integrity Loyalty Selfless Commitment Courage The Three Pillars of Officership - REC Responsibility Example Command The Ethos of the Army "That spirit which inspires soldiers to fight. It derives from, and depends upon, the high degree of commitment, self sacrifice and mutual trust which together are so essential to the maintenance of moral"
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AOSB Revision
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Army Revision
British Army Core Values - DRILS - C
Discipline
Respect for others
Integrity
Loyalty
Selfless Commitment
Courage
The Three Pillars of Officership - REC
Responsibility
Example
Command
The Ethos of the Army
"That spirit which inspires soldiers to fight. It derives from, and depends upon,
the high degree of commitment, self sacrifice and mutual trust which together
are so essential to the maintenance of moral"
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1. Non-Commissioned Ranks and Badges
Private
Lance Corporal
Corporal
Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Warrant Officer Class 2
Warrant Officer Class 2
Warrant Officer Class 1
Warrant Officer Class 1
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2. Commissioned Ranks and Badges
Second Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel
Brigadier
Major General
Lieutenant General
General
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3. Key Figures and People
Prime Minister - David Cameron
Deputy Prime Minister - Nick Clegg
Secretary of State for Defence - Dr. Liam Fox
Head of the British Army - Sir. David Richards
Chief of General Staff - Sir. Peter Wall
Commander in Chief (Land Forces) - Gen. Sir. Nick Parker
Chief of General Staff (Sir Peter Wall)
Commander in Chief (Land Forces) (Gen. Sir. Nick Parker)
Executive Committee of the Army Board
Joint Helicopter Command
MoD Defence Budget - £46.1bn (2.5% of GDP)
Total Army Personnel - 114,000 (approx)
N.A.T.O - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Signed 4th April 1949
28 Member Countries
Joint Helicopter Command
Formed in 1999 to bring together in 1 command the
battlefield helicopters of the navy, Army and RAF.
D.R.O.P.S - Demountable Rack Offload Pickup System
E.B.A - Enhanced Body Armour
F.A.T.T.E.D - Foster, Achieve, To Learn, Teach, Encourage, Develop
G.M.G - Grenade Machine Gun
G.M.L.R.S - Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System
G.P.M.G - General Purpose Machine Gun
H.M.G - Heavy Machine Gun
H.V.M - High Velocity Missile
I.B.D.S - Integrated Biological Defence System
I.M.A.T.T - S.L - International Military Assistance Training Team Sierra
Leone
L.A.S.M - Light Anti-Structural Missile
L.M.G - Light Machine Gun
L.R.T - Light Role Team
M.N.F - I - Multi National Force - Iraq
N.A.T.O - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
P.B.D.S - Prototype Biological Defence System
P.L.C.E - Personal Load Carry Equipment
P.R.R - Personal Role Radio
R.E.C - Responsibility, Example, Command
R.L.C - Ramped Landing Craft
R.O.E - Rules of Engagement
S.A.O.T - South Atlantic Overseas Territories
S.B.A - Sovereign Base Areas (Akrotiri / Dhekelia)
S.H.O.R.A.D - Short range Air Defence System
S.S.A.R.F - Surveillance System and Range Finder
T.O.G.S - Thermal Observation and Gunnery
T.S.V - Tactical Support Vehicle
U.A.V - Unmanned Ariel Vehicle
U.G.L - Underslung Grenade Launcher
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19. AOSB Main Board and Tips
Day 1
Physical Training -
Keep training, Swimming, etc
Introductory Talk – /
Written Tests - Essay (Practice)
General Knowledge
Service Knowledge (Revision)
Current Affairs (The Week / BBC News)
Day 2
Opening Discussions –
1. Sir correctly in the chair. Legs uncrossed, palms on knees, relaxed, sit up right
2. Try and start off a few discussions, or encourage others, “Does anybody have any strong views on this topics?”
3. After giving contribution, actively try and involve others, “That’s my view on this subject, what do you think?”
4. Involve other people which may have not had the chance to speak, “I notice that toy haven’t had the chance to say anything yet, what’s your view on the subject?”
5. Demonstrate good listening skills. Nod your head, maintain eye contact, facial expressions and come back to the point that they made.
6. Speak clearly, concisely and slowly. Think before you speak. Do not hesitate with ‘erm’ or ‘ahh’.
7. Have topics in mind ready to speak about, e.g. ‘Professional footballers, are they overpaid?’, ‘Should we be worried about obesity?’ and ‘Should schools distribute condoms?’
8. Do not say anything stupid which could cause offence
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Interviews (see below)
Outdoor Tasks -
Time: Make sure everybody is aware of the time and keep
checking it.
Plan: Make sure entire team work towards this plan and
understand it.
Communication: Ensure the team is talking and listening effectively.
Allocation of Tasks: Everybody will have their strong points. Be aware of them
and utilize them.
Support: Support and encourage at all times
Urgency: Urgency! Do things quickly! More haste less speed!
Planning Exercise Tutorial -
Practice
Day 3
Planning Exercise -
Demonstrate strength of character.
Don't give in, even if things are going wrong.
Support your decision and consider all eventualities.
Keep an eye on the time. Ensure you come up with a solution.
Be alert and quick to respond to questions.
Never lie to questions. If you do not know something, admit it!
Imperative that you remain calm and composed.
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Command Tasks (SMEAC) -
When you are the allocated person in charge. Take control and then use SMEAC. "OK
everyone, gather round and pay attention to the following brief . . . "
Situation - Explain what the situation is: "Ok team gather
round and pay attention while I explain the
situation. Our task today is . . ."
Mission - "Once you have explained the situation, then
explain the mission, "Ok team, our mission is ."
Execution - Tell your team how they are going to achieve
the tasks including the allocation of tasks. "We
will achieve this task by carrying out X,Y,Z"
Asking Questions - Ask your team is anybody has any questions. "Is
the brief clear team? Anybody have any
questions?"
Check for Understanding - Check to see if team fully understand what is
expected from them. "Is everybody clear of the
task and their role within the team?"
When you're not the person in charge, be an effective team leader! Help out
as much as possible and get stuck in! Shout words of encouragement, "Let's
keep it going everyone, We're doing a great job here!
Be supportive of your team members and get involved when necessary.
If things start to go wrong, do not panic. Keep calm and pushing to complete
the task.
At the end of the task, thank everybody for their efforts.
Keep an eye on safety! You are in charge
Individual Obstacle Course
Physical training
Lecturette
Practice speaking. Be competent on activities on CV
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Dinner
Not assessed. Have fun and be polite!
Day 4
The final race
Physical training. As always try your hardest.
P.T.O
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20. Interview Questions
When and Where were you born?
Where are you living now and who with?
Where else have you lived apart from with your parents?
Describe your home life.
What was your life growing up like?
How many schools have you attended and when?
What did you think of your teachers?
Tell me about your exam results. Did you achieve the grades you expected?
Could you have worked harder at school?
Did you learn anything from other students?
you have any responsibilities whilst at school or college?
What sports did you participate with at school or college?
What clubs or societies were you a member of?
Do you have the Duke of Endingborough or similar awards?
Where did you travel with school?
Do you have any gaps in your education?
What sports are you currently engaged in?
What sporting achievements have you gained?
Describe your hobbies and interests.
Employed?
What did you used to do during school holidays?
Have you ever travelled? Where to? What experiences did you gain?
What are your future ambitions and plans?
What jobs have you had to date?
What responsibilities have you had during each job?
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Why did you leave each job?
Did you complete any courses or gain any qualifications during each job?
Why do you want to join the army? Why not the Navy or RAF?
What does your family think of you wanting to join the army?
How do you think you will cope with military life
How do you think you will cope by having your freedom taking away from you?
Are you involved in any sporting activities? how do you keep yourself fit?
How will you fit in a team environment?
Can you tell me about any life achievements
What are your strengths
What are your weaknesses
Why do you want to become an officer
What qualities do you need to be a good team player