Ws Flashcards
Why do I want to join the RAF?
- Talk about how I’ve researched the RAF
- Attracted to their history
- How joining will help me in life
What have I been doing to prepare for a career in the RAF?
- Researching the pros and cons
- Developing fitness
What is the largest RAF base in the UK?
Brize Norton (Oxfordshire)
Name a multi-role aircraft and two training aircrafts
Multi-role - Griffin Har2
Training:
-Hawk T2
Tutor T1
Give characteristics of the Griffin Har2
84 Squadron
RAF Akrotiri
Can carry up to 8 and has a vital search and rescue mission
Give characteristics of the Hawk T2
IV Squadron
RAF Valley
Has a data link that gives the pilot synthetic radar for intercept training
Give characteristics of the Tutor T1
16 Squadron
RAF Wittering
Used for training the UAS
Why do I want to commission rather than NCA?
Officer - more responsibility
I have the skillset and potential to be an officer - denial is the ultimate comfort zone
Name three of my strengths
- Capable of leadering as well as following
- Emptahy - priority of teammates
- Good at prioritising and multitasking
Name three of my areas for development
- Disorganised
- Focus - eaisly distracted
- Lack of trust - usually look to others instead of trusting my instincts
Why do I want to be a provost officer?
Always interested in policing but Northumbria Police quite restrictive compared to the RAF
Why do i want to be a logistics officer?
Travel
Don’t just make a national difference but a global one
Good for sports and transferable skills
Why do I want to join the RAF rather than civilian life?
Tediousness my biggest hardship - RAF provides stability but variety
Job is so important boredom is at bay
Name three responsibilities of a provost officer
Undertake criminal, security and cyber investigations
- Provide risk management and policing advice to senior officers
- Escort and provide personal protection
Name three specialist areas for a provost officer
Cyber security
Protective security
Operational planning
Where could I be posted for a first tour as a provost officer?
Somewhere responsible for the policing of service personnel
Past personnel have been posted to RAF High Wycombe as a first tour
What could I command once promoted as a provost officer?
RAF Police Squadron or Force Protection Wing
What does the RAFPOC cover?
Aspects of criminal law, investigations and security
What does being a logistics officer involve?
Managing the movement of people, transport, and equipment
Name three responsibilities of a logistics officer
Purchase and store equipment and fuel
Operate IT systems
Organise global distribution by road, sea, and air
Where can I gain experience as a logistics officer?
At one of the UK flying stations or within an Air Combat Service Support Unit (e.g. Tactical Supply Wing)
Name two specialisations of a logistics officer
Air movements
Fuel management
What are the seven stages of applying to become an officer?
- Aptitude tests
- Selection interviews
- Health assessment
- Fitness test
- Pre-recruit training
- Acceptance
- Training
What are the four stages of training to be an officer?
Filter Interview
OASC
Phase 1
Phase 2
