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Regimental visit interview / meeting
I'm afraid this is a repetition of something that came up in another thread, but that thread seems to have died off and perhaps people are more likely to make suggestions about this issue in particular on a new one.
I was wondering what sort of questions a potential officer candidate would be asked on a regimental visit / colonel's interview, as opposed to the interview and selection process at AOSB? Presumably one's general suitability for the army (including physical and mental abilities) is determined at Main Board, so what criteria will a regimental interviewer use when deciding whether or not to "sponsor" you?
I'd be very grateful for any thoughts / information anyone has - and once again, apologies for the repetition of the same question.
- 06-09-2011, 23:50 #2Senior Member
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What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
in all seriousness, I would like to know as well
- 07-09-2011, 10:36 #3Junior Member
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The interviews I've been to with infantry regiments have been very relaxed and generally seem to be a chance for them to ascertain what sort of bloke you are.
Why do you want to join the Army? followed by...
Why do you want to join the Infantry? followed by...
Why have you shown an interest in this Regiment?
Thereafter was just a general chat about what my hobbies are, what have I been up to since graduating. However, it's also the perfect opportunity for you to ask questions back to the Recruiting Officer: What are the soldiers in the Regiment like?, for instance.
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African or European?
Originally Posted by taylor 
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
in all seriousness, I would like to know as well
- 07-09-2011, 11:54 #5Senior Member
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According to Google, the airspeed velocity of an unladen European swallow is 24mph.
Fast little buggers arent they."Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemingway.
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- 07-09-2011, 11:55 #6
"Do you hunt? Good. Play rugger at all? Position? Centre, excellent. The mess is full of forwards at the moment. Do I know your mother? Ah, capital. Well that ought to be alright."
The interview of a late friend of mine when visiting his cavalry regiment. As reported by him. The salt is on the table over there, just one pinch!
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- 07-09-2011, 12:00 #7How much slower are they when laden? Originally Posted by the_wolf It was like that when I got here.
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- 07-09-2011, 12:08 #9Senior Member
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And how do we know they're fast unless we can compare them to the african swallow? Originally Posted by Brotherton Lad
- 07-09-2011, 12:21 #10Senior Member
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You should all know an african will always swallow ;) they need the protein
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