prep for interview

Question 1

what are the basic fitness standards expected in the Army for a officer role?

Answer 1

7.10 on the bleep test
3.1m 4kg medicine ball throw from a seated position
76kg mid thigh bar pull

Question 2

what are the values of the British Army?

Answer 2

values:
- courage
- discipline
- respect for others
- loyalty
- selfless commitment

Question 3

what are the standards of the British Army?

Answer 3

standards:
- lawful
- Acceptable behavior
- professional

Question 4

what is the purpose of the British army?

Answer 4

“Our purpose is clear: we protect the UK, fight the UK’s enemies, prevent conflict and deal with disaster, this is underpinned by unlimited liability’ and exemplary values and standards”

• protect the UK and fights its enemies
• prevent conflict and deal with deserters
• underlined by exemplify service working accordance to British army’s values and standards

Question 5

army motto is…

Answer 5

Be the best

Question 6

the Sandhurst officer motto is…
what does this mean…

Answer 6

serve to lead
true leadership is about serving others not commanding them

Question 7

how is a soldier different to a officer?
(what is the quote?)

Answer 7

“the difference: a soldier has responsibility for themselfs and may look to an officer for leadership and guidance; an officer can only look inside themselves for regulation and has responsibility for all” - captain Andrew Buxton

Question 8

what is the difference between a manager and a leader?

Answer 8

a manager ensure the systems and environment for success are in place such as correct optimisation of resources. and a leader is the one that builds upon that system and environment for success to motivate, move and guide people though expected and unexpected challenges to reach that point of success