OASC 'CANDIDATES' and WANNABES, PLEASE READ THIS THREAD FIRST!
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ricky-wannabe,
You haven’t offended anyone apart from the grammar Nazis. I bet they always carry a red and green pen to do a spot of quick ‘marking’, it’s a type you find in all walks of life, but mostly towing a caravan at 35 behind a Maxi 1800. Have a good look through the sticky topic near the top of the thread list and if you have any questions, ask away.
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C K
You haven’t offended anyone apart from the grammar Nazis. I bet they always carry a red and green pen to do a spot of quick ‘marking’, it’s a type you find in all walks of life, but mostly towing a caravan at 35 behind a Maxi 1800. Have a good look through the sticky topic near the top of the thread list and if you have any questions, ask away.
Regards
C K
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The English lesson was advice. Sort of.
A good command of both written and spoken English will be expected, if not at OASC, then certainly at RAFC Cranwell. While I accept that this forum does not require these standards, it may be as well to get into the habit of paying attention to grammar, syntax and spelling.
Yes, the RAF even has a preferred way of writing an e-mail!
A good command of both written and spoken English will be expected, if not at OASC, then certainly at RAFC Cranwell. While I accept that this forum does not require these standards, it may be as well to get into the habit of paying attention to grammar, syntax and spelling.
Yes, the RAF even has a preferred way of writing an e-mail!
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Hehe, thankyou, much apprichiated, thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
It's a big move into the forces, signing up to put your life on the line every day, moving from family, spending long periods away from home etc, how have you all found it and dealt with it?
It's a big move into the forces, signing up to put your life on the line every day, moving from family, spending long periods away from home etc, how have you all found it and dealt with it?
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rick, moving away from family and friends is hard at first. A phrase you will read and hear a lot is ‘it isn’t for everyone’. But you will have such shared experiences with the guys and gals you will go through training with and the ones you will work with on the front line that you will find a whole new set of friends. When your work is finished however, you aren’t locked in, so popping back to see the family and your old mates for the weekend is just a question of geography.
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'Any hints and tips?'
Don't mention having ever had Hayfever/Migraine/asthma Symptoms if it isn't on your medical records
... no matter how long ago they were. A mistake I've just made 
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Don't mention having ever had Hayfever/Migraine/asthma Symptoms if it isn't on your medical records
... no matter how long ago they were. A mistake I've just made .
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ricky
u shud go far
u obviously rite like u speek, so you will probly end up being a docter or a genral whatever - but am i bovered
However, for starters, it is the RRR AAA FFF (short for Royal Air Force) , not the raf, which you wish to join - and by the way - we don't have jobs - we have careers - we are professional
I am bothered that we should keep you away from aircraft and people who work with them
If you want a job go to Tesco or ASDA
u shud go far
u obviously rite like u speek, so you will probly end up being a docter or a genral whatever - but am i bovered
However, for starters, it is the RRR AAA FFF (short for Royal Air Force) , not the raf, which you wish to join - and by the way - we don't have jobs - we have careers - we are professional
I am bothered that we should keep you away from aircraft and people who work with them
If you want a job go to Tesco or ASDA
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Dont mean to contradict Pontius Navigator, but I think it will depend on the type of degree you have.
The official line is GCSE Grade C or equivilant, if the degree or A level is a Maths or Science based degree, then that may count instead of the GCSE. Best way is to go along and ask. I know that they are crying out for us WSOp's at the moment, so nows probably the best time to try!
However, this is based on a discussion in the mess a few months ago, so dont take it as gospel.
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The official line is GCSE Grade C or equivilant, if the degree or A level is a Maths or Science based degree, then that may count instead of the GCSE. Best way is to go along and ask. I know that they are crying out for us WSOp's at the moment, so nows probably the best time to try!
However, this is based on a discussion in the mess a few months ago, so dont take it as gospel.
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its nice to know who the knobs are on this site and who the guys who want to help you out are.
when you say medical records, do you mean doctors?
because i denied having hayfever when i know i have it, and have prescriptions from my doctor a few years back?
when you say medical records, do you mean doctors?
because i denied having hayfever when i know i have it, and have prescriptions from my doctor a few years back?
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The thing you have to remember Ricky is that the medical staff at selection will get copies of your medical records from your doctor. If on those it mentions hay fever and you have denied it, it will look very bad on your part.
If you are successful and get in, one of the main things they teach you, throughout your training, is integrity. So the best way is to just tell the doctors about it.
Providing it isnt serious hay fever, I doubt it will be a huge problem. Better that then get rejected for lying.
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If you are successful and get in, one of the main things they teach you, throughout your training, is integrity. So the best way is to just tell the doctors about it.
Providing it isnt serious hay fever, I doubt it will be a huge problem. Better that then get rejected for lying.
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Start calling people 'knobs' around here pal and you're proposed career could be very short-lived. Smarten up sunshine or you won't last 5 minutes in the military. 
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Ricky, if you are even thinking about concealing by lack of disclosure, then forget it. Finding out you have been less than honest will result in the door closing behind you as you leave.
Incidentally, Officers are generally much better looking than not, and have better legs.
, pilots being the exception in both cases.....
Incidentally, Officers are generally much better looking than not, and have better legs.
, pilots being the exception in both cases.....