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Why do you want to be a mission air crew?
A
I am looking for a career
- where I am challenged both physically and mentally.
- enjoy competing and solving problems.
- Best environment to improve my leadership skills
- I want to make a difference and protect Australian way of life
- I liked the idea of travelling
- Student Chief of Defence Force Program was a goal for me to achieve an ATAR of 95+
- being apart of a highly skilled group of like-minded people
- build new and strong relationships with others
- I want to be in the aviation environment and be able to fly in an aircraft
- I want to learn the technical aspects of the airforce and be able to apply this skill to help and protect others.
- I find the types of missions associated such as surveillance, combat and humanitarian aid interesting
- I want to be able have ‘real’ experience in doing the job
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What stream would you like to enter and why?
A
I would like to enter as a WSO because:
- This is where I believe my skills would be best utilised
such as: think quickly, adaptive, effective communication, problem solving, composure and technical ability. - The job I am most interested in
- Working with the pilot as well as team
3
Q
How will you cope living away from home
A
- Building new relationships
- Keep in contact with family and friends
- I am independent
- Joining clubs that are available at ADFA
such as basketaball - Talk to friends already in the ADF
- Use ADFA mental health tools
4
Q
How do you respond to criticism?
A
- Listen to criticism
- Make adjustments if required
5
Q
How do you react when somebody doesn’t agree with your opinion?
A
- Listen to everyone’s idea
- Inclusive
- I acknowledge the idea first and provide an alternative
- Something along the lines of “that’s a good idea but maybe an alternative would be this…”
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Q
Will you go to war/deployment
A
- I have chosen this job to protect Australia
- If war does occur I understand and willing to protect Australian interests
7
Q
Do you see yourself as a good leader? why?
A
- lead by example
- Good communication and listener
- Fair
- Accepting + inclusive of others
- Basketball story (huddle)
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How long have you wanted to be a mission air crew member/aviator and what started your ambition?
A
- I started looking into it last year
- One of my friends is at ADFA and is really enjoying it
- Initially I liked the diversity of the role
- physically active, practical in the sense its a hands on job, mentally challenging
- Wanting to further develop my leadership skills
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If you fail Mission course? will you remain in the service? or what will you do
A
- If I fail I would still like to do an Officer job
- Firstly, I would do my best to be successful in my training however, if failure did occur I believe there still a place within defence. I would look for another career within the RAN or RAAF.
- I see a job in the ADF something I would like to do for my whole career
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Q
How do you handle discipline
A
- I believe I am a discipline person everyday
- I like structure
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Q
How do you cope with high pressure situations? can you give examples?
A
- I complete tasks in order of priority of due date
- Remain calm
- Set goals rather timeframes
- School and basketball examples
12
Q
What are your greatest achievements to date?
A
- School Captain
- Student Council
- Basketball team + MVPS + Captain
- School Grades
13
Q
Describe your own personality?
A
- Mature
- Organised
- Driven/determination
- Self-motivated
- Hardworking
14
Q
What would your friends say about you?
A
- Likeable
- Intelligent
- Healthy
- Active
- Passionate
- Hardworker
15
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How do you perform working with a team? any examples?
A
- Team first mentality
- Inclusive
- Both lead and take direction
- listen to ideas
- can provide ideas and constructive criticism
- Basketball
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Q
What do you do after you have failed something?
A
- Reflect
- Chance to grow (the process and leaning to fail is important)
- I learn more failure than I do success
- I value you self improvement
- establish reasons for failure
- Work hard to improve on the weak areas
- Comeback try and it again
17
Q
what can you tell me to prove you have the motivation required to pass all your mission courses
A
- Basketball wanted to be a Rep player, go to state trials, play QSL
- I did S&C training, basketball training, skills training, Sprint training, running on weekends.
- School wanted to achieve a ATAR of 95+
- Organised myself, managed my time
- If there are any potential barriers I seek help and ask questions
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Q
why do you want to become an officer and not just a general service personnel
A
- I want to be a good leader
- It will give a variety of opportunities
- improve communication ability
- Something I want to work at and improve at for my whole career
- be able to progress to a position that can set standards and a higher influence in decisions
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Q
Whats a CO and an NCO?
A
- All commissioned officers outrank non-commissioned officers (e.g., a sergeant).
- The most significant difference between commissioned and non-commissioned officers is their level of authority over other service members
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Q
what is your greatest weakness?
A
- Caring too much what others think of me
- Basketball example
- I have learnt and continuing in improving in this area by understanding by working hard you earn the right
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Q
why should the ADF hire you over the other applicants being interviewed today?
A
- I cannot speak for the other applicants but I offer …
- Effective communication, leader ect
- Want to work in defense for my whole career
22
Q
have you done any civilian flying?
A
No
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Q
What was your study routine like in year 12? could you have improved it?
A
- I created Flash cards
- Asked questions
- Create study books
- Understand my strengths when retaining information to study efficiently. I am visual learner so I best learn from watching videos and applying skill
- Use criteria sheets as a checklist
- Used a calender to organise myself
Improvement
- Use study groups
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Q
where do you see yourself in 15 years?
A
- Fulfilling a role in the ADF
- Either still actively doing the role or as a management role
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what aircraft would you like to operate on and why?
I would be happy to operate on any RAAF or RAN aircraft. If I had the choice I would prefer
Super Hornet
- WSO operate on this aircraft
- Work in an elite program
- I find the theory associated with this aircraft interesting
- The strategies interesting
- The agility and how maneuverable separates this aircraft from any other
- taking off and Landing in such a short distance
- I want to learn about the technological systems associated with this aircraft
- I want to work in a high pressure environment
Growler
- Similar reasons to the super hornet
- I really like ideas and the strategies behind using the weapons to disrupt radars and sensors to better assist other ADF forces
E7 wedgetail
- I like the idea of helping create a picture of the battle field and able use this intelligence to successfully carryout missions.
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what makes a good leader? // who is a good leader in your eyes?
- I think a great example is Steph Curry
- Humble
- Makes sacrifices
- Sets examples for others
- Acts in the best interest of the team
- Selfless
- Listens
- Knowledgeable
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what are some examples of your leadership qualities
- Lead by example
- good listener
- effective communicator
- high level of integrity
- humble
- willing to help others
- inclusive
- motivated and willing to learn
- hardworking
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what style of leader are you?
- lead by example
- Situational Leader
- Theory that best leaders utilise range of different styles depending on the environment
Factors - worker seniority, business process performed
and complexity of tasks
-ve difficult to gauge what style is most suitable
hold up decision-making processes
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tell me when you have had to be a leader?
- School (presentation)
- Basketball (training)
- Gym (helping coach classes)
- Karate (demonstrating)
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As an Officer you will be expected to be an example to your sub-ordinates. What examples
do you think are important to set?
- Consistency
- Teamwork
- Hardworking
- Motivated
- Persistence/determine
- organised
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How did you go during your ASP?
- As far as testing goes I was definitely challenged. The ATC test was particularly difficult. Overall, I was pretty happy how I went with ASP. I believe I prepared well overall.
- I found the briefs very helpful and changed my preferences as I learned about more jobs.
- Being around other candidates and current ADF members was further motivation and reassurance that this what I want to do as a career.
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What could you have done to improve?
- I would have liked to keep in contact with other applicants
- Repeat practice questions
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what would you do if you thought a leader was doing the wrong thing?
- Firstly be knowledgeable and be certain a mistake as been made
- When the time is right, be respectful and confront leader
- Provide a solution
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what would you do if your aircraft captain/commander was about to break a safety rule?
- When the time is right, be respectful and confront leader
- Depending on the severe the safety breach, may require a more urgent action
- Safety in the workplace should be a priority
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how would you react if you were offered a position in a service other than the one you are applying for?
- I would most likely accept as I believe there is a place for me in the ADF
- There a many opportunities available with other jobs
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would you prefer to work in civilian aviation? why or why not?
- No purpose (essentially taxi driver)
- No camaraderie
- Limited diversity in role
- Doesn't give opportunity to protect Australian interests
- Limited opportunities
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Do you have a role model? if so, who and why?
- Steph Curry
- Highly successful but Humble
- Selfless
- Hardworking
- Effective leader
- Makes sacrifices
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What would your parents say about you?
- Driven/dedicated
- Organised
- Self motivated
- Team focused
- Humble
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What would your parents/friends say is a fault of you?
- I care too much about what others think of me
- When I was younger was one of the more skilled basketball players on my team. I didn't want to be seen as "selfish" and a "ball hog". That impacted my success on the court and that impacted my team achievement by being too unselfish.
- to overcome this I had to understand the people who work the hardest have earned the right to have the ball in their hands and shoot the ball. I was able to carry this into next season and we were able to compete and beat division 1 teams.
- I was working harder than anyone else
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what is the worst mistake you have ever made? what did you learn?
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how would you describe effective leadership?
- Encouraging others to want to follow you
- lead by example
- Hardworker
- Team first mentality
- Inclusive of others
- Good listener
- Effective communicator
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If you were ordered to do something that you thought was wrong, would you do it?
- Be honest and respectful
- Say that your uncomfortable with that request
- Offer a solution say it the way that is not disrespectful
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How will you handle the loss of privacy?
- Respectful of other people's privacy
- Understand it will happen part of the job/ADFA
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What's the difference between leadership and management?
- Management is routine based
- Leader has a vision, takes the team to that vision. Can motivate and inspire optimism in any situation.
- Managers have sub-ordinates
- Leaders have followers
- Managers are concerned about limiting errors where as leaders are worried about maximising positives
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What is one time you have let down a friend? Why did you do it?
- I was not able to go to friends birthday party
- I had other commitments I had already committed to
- I have to fulfill those commitments
- Make available time to catch up another time that suits both of us
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What is the top speed of the aircraft you want to fly?
Super Hornet/Growler
- Mach 1.6 (1960km/h)
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What aircraft carry weapons?
Orion, F-35, Super Hornet, Growler, Hawk, PC-21
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The ADF is currently involved in overseas operations. Tell me about one.
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What will be you daily routine at OTS and Mission Elementary course?
- standard working day at OTS is 0600 h to 1800 h
- includes eight fifty minute tuition periods
- appropriate meal and refreshment breaks
- Unit parade
- inspection duties.
- study in the evenings
- there are also some evening tuition
periods
- work on weekends and will have limited opportunity to leave
the RAAF Base environment during the period
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What will life be if you get to your desired aircraft?
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What will your pay be whilst at Officer Training
ADFA
1 - 41 316
2 - 46 000
3 - 52 000
Employment Training
$54,242 - $59,546 p.a.
Fully qualified
78 000
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Where will you be taught leadership?
- Fundamentals of leadership at ADFA, Canberra
- Leadership ability will grow throughout my training primarily at RAAF Base East Sale, VIC
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What can you tell us about the RAAF/ARA/RAN?
- Structure
- Sqn
- Wings
- Divisions
- Leaders
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What squadron/s do Orion's operate from?
- 10 & 11 SQN RAAF Base Edinburgh, Near Adelaide
- No. 92 Wing
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What do you know about the training you are about to undertake?
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Where is RAAF base Tindal located?
Northern Territory
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What will your ROSO be once you complete your initial training?
- 7 years for ADFA
- Runs concurrently with 9 years after Operational conversion
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What can you tell us about your initial employment training?
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17) Do you have to meet any fitness requirements in the service you're applying for?
- Pre enlistment 20 situps and 6.1 beep test
Fitness requirements whilst serving
- 2.4km in 12 mins
- Flexed Arm Hang 30secs
- Sit ups unheld 30 secs
- Sit ups held 65
- Push ups 25
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What is the difference between a piston and a turbo-prop engine?
Turboprops use a turbine spun by exhaust gasses to spin the propeller,
whereas piston engines use the rotation of a crankshaft to directly spin the propeller
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Has there been anything about the military in the news lately? What do you know about it?
- China vs Taiwan (recent incursions in Taiwan Airspace)
- US B-2A stealth bombers landed at a Queensland RAAF base for joint exercises
- The USAF B-2A Stealth Bombers move is intended to be a warning show of strength to China's leaders
- Their arrival comes as another Australian warship is stalked by Chinese military
- Chinese aircraft, ships and submarines all chased HMAS Parramatta in open seas
- Recent loss of a Sea Hawk
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What is the duration of your Officer Training?
- Occurs across 3 years of ADFA
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What will you learn whilst at MEC and follow on courses
- Mission Elementary Course (MEC) 12 week Course
- 3 Modules
Aviation fundamentals
ie foundational knowledge,
Control module
ie aviation communication, multi-dimensional thinking, time management and situational awareness while controlling aircraft,
Airborne exposure module
ie exposure to the airborne aviation environment and to assess their suitability for further Mission Aircrew Training
supporting ground school, simulator events and sorties in the B350 King Air aircraft. Sorties are approximately 3 hours
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What is the role of an Officer?
- To lead
- Coordinate Operations
- mentorship
- positively influence
- problem solving
- decision making
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Can you resign whilst on course? What about after course?
- Can resign up til end of second year of ADFA
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Whats your IMPS/ROSO
ADFA 7 years
9 years after operational conversion
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What course do you want to study at ADFA and why?
B Arts Majors in
International & Political studies + History because
- Being able to communicate effectively is important
- Being aware of world issues
- Learning from the mistakes of history
- Understanding motive
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What will you do if you only get offered an ADFA option
- Accept
- if ADFA option available will prefer but direct will accept as well
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What will you do if you are not recommended today?
- Reflect on why
- Work hard to improve at that area
- try again next year
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Who is the CDF?
General Angus Campbell
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Has the navy recently received any new aircraft? Are they receiving more soon?
MH-60R Sea Hawks currently has 23 lost one
Acquiring additional Sea Hawks from 2020-2027
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List one aircraft that has a turbo-prop engine and one that has a turbine engine.
Turbo-prop
PC-21
Orion
Hercules
Turbine
Super Hornet
Growler
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What aircraft fly from RAAF base Williamtown?
Super Hornet
F-35
Hawk 127
E7 Wedgetail
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What are the values of the Airforce, Army and Navy?
Airforce (READIT)
Respect
Excellence
Agility
Dedication
Integrity
Teamwork
Army (CIRT)
Courage
Initiative
Respect
Teamwork
Navy (HHCIL) (Double HH CIL)
Honor
Honesty
Courage
Integrity
Loyalty
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Who is the current Defence Minister?
Richard Marles
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What is the purpose of sending candidates to ADFA?
- To learn military fundamentals
- Learn fundamentals of leadership
- Build sense of camaraderie amongst emerging ADF personnel
- For young candidates to gain more life experience before directly entering the ADF
- Gain a degree
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Where is ADFA located?
Canberra
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What is AMET?
Academy Military Education and Training
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What is SST?
Single Service Training
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What will the lifestyle be like at ADFA?
- Mentally and Physically Challenging
- Structured
- Fun
- Busy
YOFT
0600 - Reveille (military wake up time)
0600 - 0630 - Roll Call and ablutions (showering, shaves ect)
0630 - 0710 - Physical Training
0710 - 0800 - Breakfast
0810 - 2130 - Military Training divided into 40 mins periods
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Will you be able to leave the base?
During YOFT
- won't be able to leave base (simulates a war-like situation)
Post-YOFT
- Leave on weekends
- Can't take leave during week in first year
- Holiday leave is paid by ADF 2x per year
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Can you resign whilst at ADFA?
ADFA Officer: You have a two year grace period from your date of appointment, in which you can resign
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What does a typical day at ADFA look like?
YOFT
0600 - Reveille (military wake up time)
0600 - 0630 - Roll Call and ablutions (showering, shaves ect)
0630 - 0710 - Physical Training
0710 - 0800 - Breakfast
0810 - 2130 - Military Training divided into 40 mins periods
ADFA Daily Schedule
0600 - Reveille
0600- 0700 - Roll call, breakfast and ablutions
0700 - 0800 - Military activity (Parade or Divisional Sport)
0800 - 1700 - Academic Time 9 50 mins periods
1700 - 2200 - Dinner, private studies, free time
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What degree would you like to undertake and why?
B Arts Majors in International and Political studies + History
B Cyber Security
- important to know what is happening in world in terms of politics from military perspective
- History ie learn from mistakes, learn from successes, understand motive
- Communication is important for an officer
- I enjoy the subjects and have had success in high school
- Cyber Security ie increasing prominence of cyber warfare
- a recommended course for aviators
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What sport will you play?
Basketball
Cross Fit
Abseil
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Do you drink alcohol?
No
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Do you like team or individual sports better?
- I have played both Basketball and competed in martial arts
- I prefer team sports because I believe they:
are more fun,
build team culture,
learning to work with others to achieve a common goal,
learns their role and the abilities,
less selfish more team-first mentality.
They celebrate wins together and share the burden of a loss.
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What do you think will be the main difference between ADFA and a civilian university?
- Higher Expectations
- Restricted lifestyle
- Structured lifestyle
- Physical fitness expectation
- Further away from Home
- Military training
- Leadership training
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What pay will you get in your third year? Are there any allowances included in this?
Training Trainee Uniform
1st year - 30 603 10 086 419
2nd year- 36 167 10 086 419
3rd year - 41 732 10 086 419
4th year - 47 296 10 086 419
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Where will you live while you are there?
On campus in small one bedroom accommodation - desk, wardrobe included
Shared facilities - common room, kitchen, washing machine, toilet, bathroom, shower
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