All AOSB queries/comments here from now on please!

**geo5dkp** · 09-03-2009, 13:01

Im doing AOSB from 17th-20th March aswell. Good luck with the rest of your prep' and I'll see you there!

**Coracao** · 10-03-2009, 01:09

At the briefing, is there a great deal on your military knowledge, or is this tested at main board?

**the_usual** · 10-03-2009, 10:54

Originally Posted by Coracao

At the briefing, is there a great deal on your military knowledge, or is this tested at main board?

No, there isn't. However, its useful to have a good understanding as to what a young officer's role is at this point in the process, not only in case they ask you in the interview, but for your own benefit.

I was a complete military virgin before I completed AOSB, so I made a concerted effort to find out what I was getting myself into. Try buying the British Army Pocket Guide to get some basic info, but also, the Army's website is packed full of info about corps/regiments/recent news etc.

At Main Board you'll find they'll push your understanding to make sure you really know what you're getting yourself in to, usually in the interviews. Also, in the multiple choice computer tests, there's a section on military knowledge. It's not difficult, but poor performance could see you being enrolled in the PRMAS course (not always such a bad thing).

I hope that helps.

**J_E_P** · 10-03-2009, 13:35

Originally Posted by Coracao

At Main Board you'll find they'll push your understanding to make sure you really know what you're getting yourself in to, usually in the interviews. Also, in the multiple choice computer tests, there's a section on military knowledge. It's not difficult, but poor performance could see you being enrolled in the PRMAS course (not always such a bad thing).

We do more computer work at the MainBoard?

**Jameshq** · 10-03-2009, 14:52

Originally Posted by J_E_P

We do more computer work at the MainBoard?

Yeah, the multiple choice questions, general knowledge, service knowledge and current affairs are all on the computer.

**J_E_P** · 10-03-2009, 15:42

Ah fair game, i thought that was more tested in interviews indirectly. In any case i'l get back on that.

**Coracao** · 10-03-2009, 15:47

Originally Posted by the_usual

Originally Posted by Coracao

At the briefing, is there a great deal on your military knowledge, or is this tested at main board?

No, there isn't. However, its useful to have a good understanding as to what a young officer's role is at this point in the process, not only in case they ask you in the interview, but for your own benefit.

I was a complete military virgin before I completed AOSB, so I made a concerted effort to find out what I was getting myself into. Try buying the British Army Pocket Guide to get some basic info, but also, the Army's website is packed full of info about corps/regiments/recent news etc.

At Main Board you'll find they'll push your understanding to make sure you really know what you're getting yourself in to, usually in the interviews. Also, in the multiple choice computer tests, there's a section on military knowledge. It's not difficult, but poor performance could see you being enrolled in the PRMAS course (not always such a bad thing).

I hope that helps.

Thanks for your reply. There is no need for me to purchase that book though, my ACA has already provided me with one!

**the_usual** · 10-03-2009, 16:48

No problem, best of luck.

Originally Posted by Jameshq

Yeah, the multiple choice questions, general knowledge, service knowledge and current affairs are all on the computer.

Don't forget the culture and arts section of the test... :shudder:

**paddi-8764** · 10-03-2009, 19:37

Originally Posted by the_usual

No problem, best of luck.

Originally Posted by Jameshq

Yeah, the multiple choice questions, general knowledge, service knowledge and current affairs are all on the computer.

Don't forget the culture and arts section of the test... :shudder:

What can I expect that to entail? who painted "X" picture or composed "X" opera? or am I totally on the wrong tracks?!

**Jameshq** · 10-03-2009, 22:46

Originally Posted by paddi-8764

What can I expect that to entail? who painted "X" picture or composed "X" opera? or am I totally on the wrong tracks?!

Expect to be humiliated.

**Coracao** · 10-03-2009, 23:55

Originally Posted by the_usual

No problem, best of luck.

Originally Posted by Jameshq

Yeah, the multiple choice questions, general knowledge, service knowledge and current affairs are all on the computer.

Don't forget the culture and arts section of the test... :shudder:

I hope you're joking!

**The_Goon** · 11-03-2009, 00:17

No they aren't joking. Some very off the wall questions that I truly hope no-one is expected to get right.

**Jameshq** · 11-03-2009, 01:18

Here are a few examples you can practise with.

What is the Decay constant of Carbon 14?

Which is the odd one out, a)Nikolay Zabolotsky b)Aleksandr Pushkin c)Fyodor Tyutchev d)Leo Tolstoy e)Fyodor Tyutchev

Which order of animals does the Duck Billed Platypus belong?

What is the Latin word for Silver?

How long is the River Nile?

**Subs** · 11-03-2009, 01:23

Originally Posted by Jameshq

Here are a few example you can practise with.

What is the Decay constant of Carbon 14?

Which is the odd one out, a)Nikolay Zabolotsky b)Aleksandr Pushkin c)Fyodor Tyutchev d)Leo Tolstoy e)Fyodor Tyutchev

Which order of animals does the Duck Billed Platypus belong?

What is the Latin word for Silver?

How long is the River Nile?

I'm guessing this is in fact a test that you pass by failing.

**J_E_P** · 11-03-2009, 01:51

Wrong it's a test you fail by passing. The duck billed platypus is a mammal anyway....

You reckon it's to test how we handle uncertainty and ignorance, rather than general knowledge?