Appearance.

The deportment, dress and grooming of an individual provides an indication of personal pride, standards and awareness.

Self-Confidence and Maturity.

Self-confidence and maturity are largely the product of experience. Participation in group actives, acceptance of responsibility, and exercising independence often help to strengthen these qualities.

Ability to Communicate.

Powers of expression, clear diction, good vocabulary and grammar are important aids for an officer to influence others. Taking part in debating and group discussion has been found to be good practice for the development of speaking skills.

Academic Ability.

Good academic results are an indication of one's ability to absorb RAF training. Sound written English and Mathematics are an essential requirement for all officers and airmen/women aircrew.

Leadership and Fitness.

The qualities mentioned above will combine to enhance your potential to be trained and to lead others. Physical fitness will help you to cope with exacting service demands and to lead under adverse conditions. These qualities can be reflected by positions of responsibility in academic, youth, social or sporting activities and adequate physical exercise.

Teamwork.

You need to work well within a team, to be inspiring as a leader and to be helpful and constructive as a member.

Reasoning Skills.

This is the ability to exercise sound judgment, choosing wisely from a range of options, using all available resources effectively and showing a balanced mix of common sense, rational decisiveness and a sense of urgency. You must show the ability to tackle practical and theoretical problems through thoughtful analysis and logical deduction, remaining level-headed and clear thinking throughout.

Motivation.

Your reasons for wishing to join the RAF must be convincing and sincere; you are asking the RAF to invest heavily in your training. Research thoroughly your choice or choices of branch and be prepared to explain why you made the selection

Breadth and Depth of Outlook.

The RAF seeks candidates who have an awareness of the world around them and an interest in military matters. Discuss current affairs and defence issues with your parents, teachers and friends, and keep up to date with a good newspaper.