RAF General Flashcards
Benefits of RAF life
Pay and conditions (job security with 12 years’ Service followed by 6 years Reserve liability) Pride – serving your country Professional and academic training Responsibility and career progression Travel opportunities Sport and Adventurous Training Medical and dental care Subsidised food and accommodation Welfare and family support
Challenges of RAF life
Away from home
On call 24/7
Nomadic lifestyle
Security and discipline
Royal Air Force Core Values
Respect: Mutual & self respect
Integrity: Moral courage – honesty – responsibility – justice
Service: Physical courage – loyalty – commitment – teamwork
Excellence: Personal excellence – discipline – pride
The Role of the RAF
Defend the UK and its interests 24/7
Provide the nation with choices at times of crisis
Maximise the return on public investment
Protecting the skies
Mission Statement
“To provide an agile, adaptable and capable Air Force that, person for person, is second to none, and that makes a decisive air power contribution in support of the UK Defence Mission”
9 Leadership Attributes
- Warfighter Courageous
- Emotionally Intelligent
- Willing To Take Risks
- Flexible And Responsive
- Able To Handle Ambiguity
- Technologically Competent
- Able To Lead Tomorrow’s Recruit
- Mentally Agile And Physically Robust
- Politically And Globally Astute – Air Power Minded
Why do you want to join the RAF?
Interest in the forces from late teens but i did not consider myself to be the calibre of person who would even make it past the interview/fitness test stage.
After getting a lot more in to fitness I’ve discovered a lot about myself and had the realisation that if I set my mind to it I have as much of a chance as anyone else at getting in.
I’ve also not wanted to upset my family as i didn’t think they would be supportive but after discussing it with them last year I have their full support.
Partner thinks it’s the right thing for both of us but we are both aware that it will be tough, especially initially. She is aware that this is something i’m going to do with or without her support but i’m glad i have it.
I want a job i can be proud of where hard work is rewarded.
What Branches have you applied for and why?
RAF Regiment. I am primarily interested in an infantry role. I could have applied for the army or marines, but the RAF seems to be a lot more modern in its methods.
I have also had more exposure to the RAF from a young age. Grandfather was a PTI and the planes fly over my house for the queen’s birthday every year. Air power is the most awesome aspect of the forces.
I would love to get involved with any aspect of Force Protection so RAFPOL would be ok but Regiment is the goal.
PTI officer would also be something i would enjoy. I think I’d also be suitable in a technical role due to my previous job history.
What is a commission?
An award representing the queen’s trust in an officer and sets out the officers responsibilities
What is your attitude to armed conflict?
Armed conflict should be avoided by diplomatic methods whenever possible but if our country or interests are at risk then it is the responsibility of our forces to resolve whatever situation they are faced with. I’d never enjoy killing anyone but sometimes it a necessary evil. Kill 1 to save 1000?
Who is the head of the RAF
Air Chief Marshall Mike Wigstone
