OASC 'CANDIDATES' and WANNABES, PLEASE READ THIS THREAD FIRST!
Originally Posted by Felix Saddler
Thank you, I have taken on board what you folk have taught me, that is the transition between one spectrum to another that makes a heap of a difference, and one must strive to perform professionally at all times in order to succeed, particularly in the vicinity of others with a superior rank. Graft and determination are the key here, and are ought to be used wisely.
Many Thanks Guys,
Kind Regards,
Felix Saddler.
Many Thanks Guys,
Kind Regards,
Felix Saddler.
I hope I have the same bladdy respect when I'm in a room tawkin' to RAF Superior ranks abawt the feckin RAF! Heh heh.
Yep graft and determination are deffo ought to be used wisely (sic).
Good luck at being Red 1 in the future anyway. Maybe you could join my trade with that English to start, and we'd knock it out of you! Go from there!
Or maybe the Regiment beckons?
Good luck anyway fella.
Laar.
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I remember a young man at a Biggin Hill Air Fair day who was airside - I can't remember the year but a long time ago - saying to me during an idle chat after my display, and while the Reds were airborne, that he would be one of them one day.
His name was Simon Meade.
His name was Simon Meade.
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His name was Simon Meade.
Wouldn't have thought there'd be time for a Ginsters and a cuppa, but you live and learn.Oh, and sorry to harp on but this is really bugging me...Felix, your first post wasn't your "elemental" or your "fundamental" post; did you perhaps mean your initial post? Sorry, but don't swallow a thesaurus and then interject long words completely out of context. Keep it simple and succinct.
[Pedantic knob switch back to the O-F-F position...]
Good luck in your endeavours.
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Felix
The real purpose behind the correct use of grammar and spelling is make your point in as clear a manner as possible, leaving no room for misinterpretation or ambiguity. This has proven to be vital on more than one occasion, particularly when legal brethren are involved!
A very useful skill, but not one I always adhere to on here
Some advice that may be of use:
1) Be careful of malpropisms, though, make sure you know what a word actually means before you use it!
2) Speak to the AFCO, they are the recruitment channel and are usually fairly 'in the know'. Any difficult questions can, and indeed are, referred to OASC.
3) Have the fortitude to resit, if that is what you want to do. Don't for a minute, however, assume that it will be an easy ride to:
a) convince your teachers that you deserve a complete re-start, and;
b) re-sit, thinking that you have been through this already and that you know everything.
4) Have a clear goal (which you seem to have), a plan of how you are going to get there and, most importantly, support that plan with facts from the authoritative source.
The real purpose behind the correct use of grammar and spelling is make your point in as clear a manner as possible, leaving no room for misinterpretation or ambiguity. This has proven to be vital on more than one occasion, particularly when legal brethren are involved!
A very useful skill, but not one I always adhere to on here
Some advice that may be of use:
1) Be careful of malpropisms, though, make sure you know what a word actually means before you use it!
2) Speak to the AFCO, they are the recruitment channel and are usually fairly 'in the know'. Any difficult questions can, and indeed are, referred to OASC.
3) Have the fortitude to resit, if that is what you want to do. Don't for a minute, however, assume that it will be an easy ride to:
a) convince your teachers that you deserve a complete re-start, and;
b) re-sit, thinking that you have been through this already and that you know everything.
4) Have a clear goal (which you seem to have), a plan of how you are going to get there and, most importantly, support that plan with facts from the authoritative source.
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Oh Dear
GREEN MEAT:
Would that have been the use of MALOPROPISMS (Sp) to be careful of the use of, of?
The rest of your diatribe counts for nothing with such a poorly spelled and reasoned opening gambit!
Would that have been the use of MALOPROPISMS (Sp) to be careful of the use of, of?
The rest of your diatribe counts for nothing with such a poorly spelled and reasoned opening gambit!
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Originally Posted by TOPBUNKER
GREEN MEAT:
Would that have been the use of MALOPROPISMS (Sp) to be careful of the use of, of?
Would that have been the use of MALOPROPISMS (Sp) to be careful of the use of, of?
Just so you know next time.
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OASC Preparation site back online...
Hi,
Just to let the potential applicants know that my site is back online and as far as i am aware....working properly.
http://www.oascprep.co.uk
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Cheers
Rich.
Just to let the potential applicants know that my site is back online and as far as i am aware....working properly.
http://www.oascprep.co.uk
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Cheers
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RAF Pilot - Graduate Entry
Hello all,
I wonder if anybody would be able to clear up a query I have. RAF literature I have come across states that "a degree of a United Kingdom University... will entitle an applicant who has been accepted as an aircrew officer to commissioning on entry and to quicker promotion".
Does anybody know whether this means that any degree class - from Pass upwards - is sufficient?
Thank you for your help.
I wonder if anybody would be able to clear up a query I have. RAF literature I have come across states that "a degree of a United Kingdom University... will entitle an applicant who has been accepted as an aircrew officer to commissioning on entry and to quicker promotion".
Does anybody know whether this means that any degree class - from Pass upwards - is sufficient?
Thank you for your help.
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Ah yes, you can see I am from Cardiff. It's only 115 miles to Oxford though, so I got my degree there instead.
However, it is only a 3rd Class BA in Physics, and despite having 5 A Levels behind it, I was wondering if anybody knew whether there exists a rigid policy of not recognising anything below a 2:2.
Again, any info would be much appreciated.
However, it is only a 3rd Class BA in Physics, and despite having 5 A Levels behind it, I was wondering if anybody knew whether there exists a rigid policy of not recognising anything below a 2:2.
Again, any info would be much appreciated.
Oxford Poly then. Should be fine. Anyway, a 3rd in Physics beats a first in underwater basket weaving or media studies or economics IMO. And if it's a Physics BA you got, you're REALLY special!
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G83,
A 3rd would certainly not precluded you from joining the RAF. However, the bods at OASC will want to know your Uni grade: they will use it,although not exclusively, to gauge your academic ability. You will be asked, in the interview, whether you were happy with the award of a third; have a short retort up your sleeve ie. "No, although I chose a difficult course and I believe my A Level results are a more accurate reflection of my academic ability.....blah"
If it makes you feel any better, I know a Harrier pilot who got a 3rd at uni.
All the best
S15
A 3rd would certainly not precluded you from joining the RAF. However, the bods at OASC will want to know your Uni grade: they will use it,although not exclusively, to gauge your academic ability. You will be asked, in the interview, whether you were happy with the award of a third; have a short retort up your sleeve ie. "No, although I chose a difficult course and I believe my A Level results are a more accurate reflection of my academic ability.....blah"
If it makes you feel any better, I know a Harrier pilot who got a 3rd at uni.
All the best
S15
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As has been mentioned on many other threads - academic results are one of the smaller hurdles you'll need to leap.
That said, speaking to some OASC selectors not long ago, I discovered that (sensibly) the class of degree is very much matched by them with where it came from .... all "Desmonds" are equal, but some are more equal than others.....
That said, speaking to some OASC selectors not long ago, I discovered that (sensibly) the class of degree is very much matched by them with where it came from .... all "Desmonds" are equal, but some are more equal than others.....
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The only question I would prepare myself for would relate to:
"Why only a 3rd?" In other words: What activity, distraction or reason was there for you not achieving a higher grade at Oxford? Thus, they will want to test only your dedication levels. A well-considered answer will win, a poor answer might blow you away!
Degree or not, if your application survives AFCO scrutiny, you will be entering a very competitive field at OASC and its your performance there that will carry the day.
Good luck!
"Why only a 3rd?" In other words: What activity, distraction or reason was there for you not achieving a higher grade at Oxford? Thus, they will want to test only your dedication levels. A well-considered answer will win, a poor answer might blow you away!
Degree or not, if your application survives AFCO scrutiny, you will be entering a very competitive field at OASC and its your performance there that will carry the day.
Good luck!