What is an OSB ADF?

What is an OSB ADF?

For candidates applying to become as Officer within the Australian Defence Force, the Officer Selection Board (OSB) is the final step in the recruitment process. This has given ADF recruitment enough confidence in your potential to put you forward for the real test.

What is your understanding of the Officer Selection Board OSB )?

The next step in the recruiting process is the Officer Selection Board (OSB) which is designed to assess your leadership skills, motivation and commitment to the Service for which you are applying.

What do you wear to an officer selection board?

You are required to participate in an Army Pre-Enlistment Fitness Assessment (PFA) during the AOSB. The aim of the PFA is to determine if you have a sufficient level of fitness to safely commence training. The dress for the fitness assessment is sports clothing: (1) Shorts; (2) t-shirt; (3) socks; and (4) runners.

What happens at AOSB briefing?

The AOSB briefing aptitude test has 3 sections: Numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning and abstract reasoning. You will sit the aptitude test on a computer and calculators are not allowed. You will be given a pen and paper to help with your calculations and to demonstrate your workings out.

How hard is OSB?

Osb is stronger than plywood in shear. Shear values, through its thickness, are about 2 times greater than plywood. This is one of the reasons osb is used for webs of wooden I-joists. However, nail-holding ability controls performance in shear wall applications.

What are the ADF values?

Our Defence Values:

  • Service. The selflessness of character to place the security and interests of our nation and its people ahead of my own.
  • Courage. The strength of character to say and do the right thing, always, especially in the face of adversity.
  • Respect.
  • Integrity.
  • Excellence.

What operations are the ADF currently involved in?

Global

  • Operation ARGOS.
  • Operation Aslan.
  • Operation Dyurra.
  • Operation Linesmen.
  • Operation Orenda.

What happens at an ADF assessment day?

On this day you’ll go through your medical examination, your psychological testing and your defence interview. You should expect to be there from as early as 7am and possibly not leave until 5pm. Some people get through the day within a few hours and others take longer.

How should I dress for an Army interview?

For corporate interviews, both men and women should wear a suit. During casual interviews, men could wear dress pants and a button-down shirt with a tie, while women might wear a dress or a skirt/dress pants with a dressy blouse.

Do you get a calculator at AOSB?

AOSB Numerical Reasoning Test In this section, you are given five answer options to choose from for each question. You may not use a calculator during the test, as mental arithmetic is one of the abilities the assessors are on the lookout for.

How long is the army officer application process?

Qualifying to attend the U.S. Army OCS can be an extensive process that takes four months to a year to complete. All candidates must: Be a U.S. citizen.

How does the officer selection board ( OSB ) work?

The Defence Force Recruitment process up to the Officer Selection Board has been to separate the suitable candidates from the unsuitable ones. The OSB will look to showcase the talents of those who has the confidence and ability to stand out from their peers and complete tasks within time-frames.

What do you need to know about the OSB?

The OSB will look to showcase the talents of those who has the confidence and ability to stand out from their peers and complete tasks within time-frames. If you are attending an OSB for any of the three services (Army, Airforce or Navy) remember that preparation is key. Should you require more assistance with preparation and physical readiness:

What to expect at an OSB assessment day?

Seek input from others, delegate tasks and direct in a respectful way. Assessment day is to filter to reasonable applicants from the unreasonable ones. Although they will ask some fundamental/basic questions, expect that they will assume you know all the facts and the questions will be about how you apply the theory to real world scenarios.

Where does the OSB preparation course take place?

The OSB Preparation Course is conducted in our Brisbane Office and is one full day in length. Around 70% of our clients are interstate and as such simply travel to Brisbane for the day.

What is an OSB ADF? For candidates applying to become as Officer within the Australian Defence Force, the Officer Selection Board (OSB) is the final step in the recruitment process. This has given ADF recruitment enough confidence in your potential to put you forward for the real test. What is your understanding of the Officer…