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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 Deputy Prime Minister Secretary of State for Defence Head of the British Army Chief of General Staff Commander in Chief (Land Forces) David Cameron Nick Clegg Dr. Liam Fox Sir. David Richards Sir. Peter Wall 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 Total Army Personnel N.A.T.O -

46.1bn (2.5% of GDP) 114,000 (approx) 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. Operates over 250 Aircraft Navy: RAF: Army: Sea King, Lynx Chinook, Merlin, Puma Apache, Lynx, Gazelle, Bell 212

Executive Committee of the Army Board Assists the Chief of the General Staff in discharging executive responsibilities. Also supports the CGS as the budget holder.

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4. Army Corps and Regiments

Royal Corps of Signals Small Arms School Corps UK Special Forces (Reserves) Army Air Corps Royal Regiment of Artillery Royal Armoured Corps Army Medical Services Media Operations Group Corps of Army Music SAME - CLIT - G

SSSAAAMMMEE CLIIT - GG
Signals Small Arms Special Forces Air Corps Artillery Armoured Medical Media Music
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4. Army Corps and Regiments

Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps of Royal Engineers Royal Army Chaplains Department Royal Logistics Corps Intelligence Corps Infantry Royal Army Physical Training Corps Brigade of Ghurkhas Adjutant General Corps SAME - CLIT - G

SSSAAAMMMEE CLIIT - GG
Electrical Engineers Chaplains Logistics Intelligence Infantry Training Ghurkhas Generals
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5. Overseas Deployment - A BB CC GG F
Africa
2 mains elements in Kenya. The British Police Support Team (BPST) and British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) 1 Main Element in Sierra Leone. International Military Assistance Training Team in Sierra Leone(IMATT SL)

Belize
British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB). Officially formed on 1st October 1994. BATSUB mission is to provide training and training support for the field Army.

Brunei
Training team in Brunei run the Armies Jungle Warfare School. Provide long rang patrolling, tracking training etc.

Canada
Prairie of Alberta provides the British Army to train on a large scale since 1972.

Cyprus
British Army work to a tri-service headquarters. Tasked with protecting the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) and associated retained sites. SBAs are Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

Germany
Stationed in Germany for reasons on National and NATO security. Agreement and support of Germany.

Gibraltar
Will situated to observe shipping channels. Could dominate Western entrance to Med in times of War. Communications, runways etc make it an important NATO Base.

Falkland Islands / South Atlantic

After 1982 conflict the Army, Navy and RAF are permanently based there on a garrison. Mission is to, "Deter military aggression against the SAOT"

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6. Current Operation - A B I
Afghanistan
1. Operation HERRICK. In Afghanistan as part of NATO. 2. Task Force in Helmand is currently commander by 4th Mechanical Brigade. 3. We are in Afghanistan because it became a source of terrorism. 4. The Taliban gave a safe haven to Al Qaeda which allowed terrorists to plan terror attacks. That is why the UN authorised a NATO led military intervention. 5. Get rid of Taliban and Al Qaeda. Ensure there is no return. 6. Longer term: Afghanistan Government, police, and Army can be capable to take an insurgency and extremism themselves. 7. Army is working relentlessly with the UNs mandate to help the Afghan government improve governance to: 1. 2. 3. Tackle corruption and the drugs trade. Build up the rule of Law Promote economic development. Investing in infrastructure, agricultural alternatives to growing poppies and jobs. Improve access to education and healthcare.

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B.I.P.T

"We are in Afghanistan because it is source of terrorism"

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6. Current Operations - A B I
Balkans
1. Bosnia and Herzegovina 2. Albania 3. Bulgaria 4. Greece 5. Kosovo 6. Macedonia 7. Montenegro First entered with UN to deliver humanitarian aid. Stayed in Bosnia to recover illegal Weapons etc. 600 troops returned in 2008, ending more than 15years on continuous UK presence.

Iraq
1. Armed forces from the UK finished military operations in Iraq in July 2009. 2. Helped Iraqis to secure and rebuild their country after years of neglect and conflict. 3. Called Operation TELIC, operated as part of a coalition called 'Multi National Force - Iraq' (MNF-I) 4. Around 400 troops remain in Iraq, providing long term training and capacity building to the Iraqi security forces.

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7. Sandhurst Commissioning Course - FAT TED

AOSB identifies leadership potential, the purpose of the 44week Commissioning Course is to develop this by expanding an Officer Cadets: 1. Professional Skills 2. Intellect 3. Character End of the course cadets will be qualified to lead and manage soldiers while at the same time upholding the Armies core values. (DRILS - C) 50% of Cadets from state schools. 90% have degrees. Core objectives of Commissioning Course are: 1. Foster attitudes towards Integrity, Selflessness and loyalty which set the soldier apart from others. 2. Achieve a grounding knowledge in British Military Doctrine and its significance in all forms of combat. 3. Teach officer cadets how to think and communicate as commanders and to foster a deep interest and core for the individual. 4. Train officer cadets in the basic skills and battlefield disciplines of soldiering. 5. Encourage the analysis of strategic war studies as a foundation to military thought and wisdom. 6. Develop commanders of courage and will power with the temperament for decisive action in different and dangerous circumstances.

FAT TED Foster Train Achieve Encourage Teach Develop

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7. Sandhurst Commission Course

Term 1 - Old College (15weeks)
Introductions to leadership, tactics, map reading, living in the field, weapon handling, drill, physical training, ironing, polishing boots and room layout. First major hurdle is the drill test, known as 'Passing off the square' at the end of Week 5. (Weekend leave) Physically testing exercise, 'Exercise Long Reach'. A 36hour patrol competition in Wales. NCOs develop cadets core military skills. End of week 14, all officer cadets go on a 1 weeks Adventurous Training Course. Earn Adventurous Training qualifications which enables them to organise and lead an Adventurous Training expedition at the end of Term 2.

Term 2 - New College

Emphasis turns more to leadership, initiative and the role of an officer. Spend more time in 'Faraday Hall', the academic wing of Sandhurst, studying subjects such as conventional war, international affairs and leadership psychology. Have to decide which regiment or Corps to join. Selection interviews start at the end of week 12. Throughout Term 2 Officer Cadets do detailed planning for the Adventurous Training expedition.

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7. Sandhurst Commissioning Course

Term 3
Cadets given more responsibility, such as motivate and organise themselves, stay fit, arrange sporting activities and plan fund-raising events. Learn about different kinds of operation, such as counter insurgency and peacekeeping. Demanding and realistic field exercises which include live firing. Within 6months of leaving Sandhurst, everyone will go on a young officer course to learn the disciplines and craft of their chosen part of the Army before eventually becoming a platoon commander ready to lead soldiers. Return kits etc. Ready to prepare for the world famous 'Sovereign Parade' in front of 'Old College' to be awarded the queens commission.

8. Pre - Commissioning Course Briefing Course

Tuesday until Thursday Computer aptitude tests Modern Language Aptitude Tests Physical Fitness Test Numerous briefs from Officers, Officer Cadets and others Issue of boots and socks.

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9. A Commanders Duty - DIST

Direction:

They must issue lawful and unambiguous orders and they must confirm that they are understood by the recipients.

Investigation:

If they become aware of any potentially criminal activity, they must ensure that all steps are taken to prevent the activity. If an alleged incident has already occurred, the matter must be submitted to a competent authority for investigation and if found necessary, prosecuted without delay.

Supervision: Training:

They must ensure that subordinates are properly supervised in the course of their duties.

They must ensure that subordinates are trained in accordance with the laws of armed conflict (Just war justice in war and justice following war. This training must include R.O.E and the ethical standards of the British Army.

DIST
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10. Personal Equipment

Personal Equipment
C.B.A E.B.A Mk7 Helmet Close Fitting Harness P.L.C.E P.R.R C95 Clothing -

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Combat Body Armour Enhanced Body Armour Mark 7 Helmet Close fitting Harness Personal Load Carry Equipment Personal Role Radio Combat 95 Clothing (HERRICK March 10 > Multi-Terrain Combat Clothing)

11. Small Arms and Support Weapons

Small Arms
SA80 A2 L85 IW SA80 A2 L85 LSW UGL L129 A1 L115 A3 S.S.I.P -

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Individual Weapon / 5.56x45mm (H&K) Light Support Weapon / 5.56x45mm (H&K) Underslung Grenade Launcher / 40mm (H&K) Sharpshooter Rifle / 7.62mm Long Range Rifle / 8.59mm Sniper System Improvement Program

Support Weapons
L16A2 81mm Mortar Combat Shotgun G.P.M.G G.M.G H.M.G (L1A1) L.A.S.M L.M.G SA80 A2 L85 LSW -

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81mm Mortar Road / 5,560meter range 120m Solid Shot / 40m Buckshot General Purpose Machine Gun / 7.62mm Grenade Machine Gun / 40mm / H&K Heavy Machine Gun / 12.7mm (.50) Light Anti-Structural Missile Light Machine Gun / 5.56mm Light Support Weapon / 5.56x45mm (H&K)

Anti - Armour
Javelin Javelin Medium range Anti-tank Guided Weapon

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12. Armoured Combat Vehicles

Combat Vehicles
Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank Crew 4 / Max Speed 559kph (Thermal Observation and Gunnery - TOGS) Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle Saxon Armoured Personal Carrier (Gradually decommissioned 2009) FV430 Series and Bulldog Crew 2 / Max Speed 52kph Stormer (Gradually Decommissioned 2009)

Reconnaissance Vehicles
Scimitar Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) 1. Spartan 2. Samaritan 3. Sultan 4. Sampson Jackal Armoured Vehicle Coyote Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV) Crew 3 / Max Speed 80kph (CVR(T))

Crew 4 / Max Speed 129kph

Protected Patrol Vehicles

Land Rover SNATCH 2 Vector Viking BVS10 ATV(P) Mastiff 2 Panther (Command Liaison Vehicle) Husky Warthog Wolfhound

Al Terrain Vehicle (Protected)

(TSV) (TSV)

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13. Aircraft - SLAG - BD

Apache Lynx Gazelle Squirrel Bell 212 Defender Desert Hawk (UAV) Watchkeeper (UAV) Future Lynx - Wildcat Crew 2 Crew 2-3 Crew 1-2 Crew 1-2 Crew 2 Crew 2 Max Speed 330kph Max Speed 160knts Max Speed 168knts Max Speed 155knts Max Speed 130knts Max Speed 196knts

14. Landing Craft and Assault Boats - CAR

Assault Boat Mark 6 Combat Support Boat Ramped Landing Craft Logistics (CSB) (RCL)

15. Artillery and Air Defence - SLAG - R

Starstreak High Velocity Missile (HVM) Attack against High performance, lowflying and pop-up helicopter strikes. 3 missiles travelling 3x speed of sound. 155mm projectile which can fire up to 30km. Crew of 5. Autonomous Navigation and gun laying system (AGLS) 105mm / Crew 6

AS90 Self Propelled Gun -

L118 Light Gun Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)

'70km Sniper' / 200lb Missile / GPS

Rapier (Short Range Air Defence System) - Air Defence System (SHORAD)

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16. Surveillance and Communication Equipment

Communications
BOWMAN Falcon Secure Trunk Communication System

Digital Communications
DII The Army Tactical Computer System Joing Operations Command System (ATacCS) (JOCS)

Surveillance
Mobile Artillery Battlefield Radar MSTART Surveillance System and Range Finder (MAMBA) (SSARF)

Satellite Communications
Reacher Satellite Ground Terminal Skynet 5 Satellite Communications

17. Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence (CBRN)

Fuchs Reconnaissance Vehicles Integrated Biological Defence system Prototype Biological Defence System Light Role Team (IBDS) (PBDS) (LRT) OR

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18. Acronyms
A.B.I A.G.L.S A.Tac.C.S A.T.M.P A.T.V.(P) B.A.T.S.U.B B.A.T.U.K B.I.P.T B.P.S.T C.95 C.B.A C.B.R.N C.S.B C.V.R.(T) D.I.S.T D.R.I.L.S.C D.R.O.P.S E.B.A F.A.T.T.E.D G.M.G G.M.L.R.S G.P.M.G H.M.G H.V.M I.B.D.S I.M.A.T.T - S.L L.A.S.M L.M.G L.R.T M.N.F - I N.A.T.O P.B.D.S P.L.C.E P.R.R R.E.C R.L.C R.O.E S.A.O.T S.B.A S.H.O.R.A.D S.S.A.R.F T.O.G.S T.S.V U.A.V U.G.L Afghanistan Balkans Iraq Autonomous navigation and Gun Laying System Army Tactical Computer System All Terrain Mobility Platform All Terrain Vehicle (Protected) British Army Training Support Unit Belize British Army Training Unit Kenya Build, Improve, Promote, Tackle British Police Support Team Combat 95 Combat Body Armour Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Combat Support Boat Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) Direction, Investigation, Supervision, Training Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Selflessness, Courage Demountable Rack Offload Pickup System Enhanced Body Armour Foster, Achieve, To Learn, Teach, Encourage, Develop Grenade Machine Gun Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System General Purpose Machine Gun Heavy Machine Gun High Velocity Missile Integrated Biological Defence System International Military Assistance Training Team Sierra Leone Light Anti-Structural Missile Light Machine Gun Light Role Team Multi National Force - Iraq North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Prototype Biological Defence System Personal Load Carry Equipment Personal Role Radio Responsibility, Example, Command Ramped Landing Craft Rules of Engagement South Atlantic Overseas Territories Sovereign Base Areas (Akrotiri / Dhekelia) Short range Air Defence System Surveillance System and Range Finder Thermal Observation and Gunnery Tactical Support Vehicle Unmanned Ariel Vehicle 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, Thats 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 havent had the chance to say anything yet, whats 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. Make sure entire team work towards this plan and understand it. Ensure the team is talking and listening effectively. Everybody will have their strong points. Be aware of them and utilize them. Support and encourage at all times Urgency! Do things quickly! More haste less speed!

Plan:

Communication: Allocation of Tasks:

Support: Urgency:

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 . . ." "Once you have explained the situation, then explain the mission, "Ok team, our mission is ." 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" Ask your team is anybody has any questions. "Is the brief clear team? Anybody have any questions?" Check to see if team fully understand what is expected from them. "Is everybody clear of the task and their role within the team?"

Mission -

Execution -

Asking Questions -

Check for Understanding -

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 Lecturette Practice speaking. Be competent on activities on CV Physical training

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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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AOSB Revision February 23, 2011 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

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