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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




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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.

Operates over 250 Aircraft

Navy: Sea King, Lynx RAF: Chinook, Merlin, Puma Army: 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. Tackle corruption and the drugs trade.

2. Build up the rule of Law

3. Promote economic development. Investing in

infrastructure, agricultural alternatives to

growing poppies and jobs.

4. Improve access to education and healthcare.

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 Achieve Teach

Train Encourage 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: They must ensure that subordinates are properly

supervised in the course of their duties.

Training: 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.

D I S T

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10. Personal Equipment

Personal Equipment 8

C.B.A - Combat Body Armour

E.B.A - Enhanced Body Armour

Mk7 Helmet - Mark 7 Helmet

Close Fitting Harness - Close fitting Harness

P.L.C.E - Personal Load Carry Equipment

P.R.R - Personal Role Radio

C95 Clothing - Combat 95 Clothing (HERRICK March 10 >

Multi-Terrain Combat Clothing)

11. Small Arms and Support Weapons

Small Arms 6

SA80 A2 L85 IW - Individual Weapon / 5.56x45mm (H&K)

SA80 A2 L85 LSW - Light Support Weapon / 5.56x45mm (H&K)

UGL - Underslung Grenade Launcher / 40mm (H&K)

L129 A1 - Sharpshooter Rifle / 7.62mm

L115 A3 - Long Range Rifle / 8.59mm

S.S.I.P - Sniper System Improvement Program

Support Weapons 8

L16A2 81mm Mortar - 81mm Mortar Road / 5,560meter range

Combat Shotgun - 120m Solid Shot / 40m Buckshot

G.P.M.G - General Purpose Machine Gun / 7.62mm

G.M.G - Grenade Machine Gun / 40mm / H&K

H.M.G (L1A1) - Heavy Machine Gun / 12.7mm (.50)

L.A.S.M - Light Anti-Structural Missile

L.M.G - Light Machine Gun / 5.56mm

SA80 A2 L85 LSW - 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 - Crew 3 / Max Speed 80kph

Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) - (CVR(T))

1. Spartan

2. Samaritan

3. Sultan

4. Sampson

Jackal Armoured Vehicle

Coyote Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV) - Crew 4 / Max Speed 129kph

Protected Patrol Vehicles

Land Rover SNATCH 2

Vector

Viking BVS10 ATV(P) - Al Terrain Vehicle (Protected)

Mastiff 2

Panther (Command Liaison Vehicle)

Husky (TSV)

Warthog

Wolfhound (TSV)

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13. Aircraft - SLAG - BD

Apache - Crew 2 Max Speed 330kph

Lynx - Crew 2-3 Max Speed 160knts

Gazelle - Crew 1-2 Max Speed 168knts

Squirrel - Crew 1-2 Max Speed 155knts

Bell 212 - Crew 2 Max Speed 130knts

Defender - Crew 2 Max Speed 196knts

Desert Hawk (UAV)

Watchkeeper (UAV)

Future Lynx - Wildcat

14. Landing Craft and Assault Boats - CAR

Assault Boat Mark 6

Combat Support Boat (CSB)

Ramped Landing Craft Logistics (RCL)

15. Artillery and Air Defence - SLAG - R

Starstreak High Velocity Missile (HVM) - Attack against High performance, low-

flying and pop-up helicopter strikes. 3

missiles travelling 3x speed of sound.

AS90 Self Propelled Gun - 155mm projectile which can fire up to

30km. Crew of 5. Autonomous

Navigation and gun laying system (AGLS)

L118 Light Gun - 105mm / Crew 6

Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System - '70km Sniper' / 200lb Missile / GPS

(GMLRS)

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 (ATacCS)

Joing Operations Command System (JOCS)

Surveillance

Mobile Artillery Battlefield Radar (MAMBA)

MSTART

Surveillance System and Range Finder (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 (IBDS) OR

Prototype Biological Defence System (PBDS)

Light Role Team (LRT)

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18. Acronyms

A.B.I - Afghanistan Balkans Iraq

A.G.L.S - Autonomous navigation and Gun Laying System

A.Tac.C.S - Army Tactical Computer System

A.T.M.P - All Terrain Mobility Platform

A.T.V.(P) - All Terrain Vehicle (Protected)

B.A.T.S.U.B - British Army Training Support Unit Belize

B.A.T.U.K - British Army Training Unit Kenya

B.I.P.T - Build, Improve, Promote, Tackle

B.P.S.T - British Police Support Team

C.95 - Combat 95

C.B.A - Combat Body Armour

C.B.R.N - Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear

C.S.B - Combat Support Boat

C.V.R.(T) - Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)

D.I.S.T - Direction, Investigation, Supervision, Training

D.R.I.L.S.C - Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Selflessness, Courage

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

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