Sheefa Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hi all, As you may know, I've applyied to the RAF for an Officer comission. Things are going well at the moment, (building up my fitness again after my relaxing holiday! ) and I'm booked in for a final interview soon. If successful, it's off to OASC (Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre) at Cranwell for my aptitude tests, fitness tests, leadership exercises, interviews......you name it they do it! After my recent visit to RAF Honington and through speaking to some of the Officers there, I've picked up a few useful tips. However, as they say the more the better! What I really need to concentrate on is my current affairs knowledge, military operations/postings etc overseas and domestic. Any good ways to do this apart from reading all the tabloids? I think the 'Week' magazine looks pretty good as it summarises the main headlines, but wondered if there's anything else? Any other tips guys would be greatly appreciated. This is my last chance and I've been wanting this all my life! Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmigzyTT Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Just watch for the old lady with the mole on her face that feels your balls! Looks like you got most of the research areas covered mate. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Greg, This will cover the operational side as the RAF Regt are very similar to UK Army assets in terms of deployment scope etc. http://www.army.mod.uk/ The magazine that you should be getting your head in is the Economist. It is a bit on the heavy reading-side but it covers everything you need for effective preparation for officer selection. Regards mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Great stuff Andy. Thanks an absolute bunch mate and touch wood we'll be meeting in some form of uniform in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Good luck:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Great stuff Andy. Thanks an absolute bunch mate and touch wood we'll be meeting in some form of uniform in the future! If you need to know anything specific then just drop me a line mucca;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Read the Daily Telepgraph!! Other than that its no big deal, just be yourself and take it in your strides. Oh and practive speed, distance and time calculations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Cheers guys. Will do Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 dont forget on your leadership exercise,that a good leader will listen to everyone and judge which is the best option or use a few to complete tasks and reward the guys for their effort,it always looks good too:d current affairs is always a hard one as it changes constantly so the news is your best bet mate good luck with it and per ardua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thanks M45sey bud, much appreciated. I've done various leadership exercises in the past for uni, mentoring programs and stuff, so I'll dig that out. I'm generally keen to get involved but know when to shut up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Bullet Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 well an airman in the RAF , MT Driver, lol, commission is the best option. well good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I did OASC when I was younger. Don't worry about the aptitude tests. There's not really anything you can do to prepare for them. I suppose at the most you could try to practice digital recall, by reading the phone book, looking at a number for a few seconds, and then writing it down without making any mistakes. Just be yourself, make sure you have read up on current afairs (remember it's depth as well as breadth of knowledge that theyre looking for) and be polite and courtious to your fellow candidates, and all staff at all times. Don't be the first to leave the bar in the evening, but by the same token, don't be the last. You'll probably also want to know your times tables quite well (there's a lot of the if an aircraft is travelling at XXX knotts, how long will it take to travel XXX distance) I'm sure you'll do fine though. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I cant offer any further advice, but good luck anyway mate If you are staying there for a decent length of time, and fancy a pint or 6 ill only be down the road in Boston (weekends usually) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Thanks Tony - got most of that covered bud I hope! Rob, sounds good pal. It's typically 4 days Early/Mid-week so may fall on a weekend or Fri night in which case I'll give you a bell when I know the date mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Done my leg in Sunday so fitness is going to suffer for the next two weeks while I recover. Damn Polish football playing beast took me out from behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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