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Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) Syllabus
Multi-day assessment that selects candidates for officer entry into the British Army, including Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The full Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) syllabus: 8 subjects, 34 chapters, 131 topics and 40 sub-topics, with 402 flashcards written against it.
Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) subjects
Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
AOSB Structure, Eligibility and the Path to Sandhurst
- The Selection Pathway End-to-End · 5 topics
- Eligibility, Standards and Entry Routes · 5 topics
- The Briefing (Stage One Assessment) · 4 topics
- The Main Board (Stage Two Assessment) · 5 topics
Leadership Theory and Officer Qualities
- The Army Leadership Model · 4 topics
- Officer Qualities Assessed at AOSB · 5 topics
- Army Values and Standards · 4 topics
- Decision Making and Judgement · 4 topics
Practical Leadership and Group Tasks
- The Command Tasks (Practical Leadership Tasks) · 5 topics
- The Group Planning Exercise (Planex) · 5 topics
- Leaderless Group Discussion · 4 topics
- The Individual Obstacle Course and Assault Course · 3 topics
- The Lecturette (Individual Presentation) · 3 topics
Physical Preparation and the Fitness Assessment
- AOSB Fitness Standards and Tests · 4 topics
- Building Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness · 4 topics
- Strength, Robustness and Injury Prevention · 4 topics
- Recovery, Nutrition and Lifestyle · 3 topics
Aptitude, Reasoning and Psychometric Testing
- The Officer Intelligence Rating and Aptitude Battery · 3 topics
- Verbal Reasoning · 3 topics
- Numerical Reasoning · 3 topics
- Abstract and Non-Verbal Reasoning · 3 topics
- Personality and Self-Assessment Questionnaires · 3 topics
Interviews and Communication
- The Selection Interviews · 4 topics
- Self-Presentation and Personal Narrative · 4 topics
- Spoken and Written Communication · 3 topics
- Choosing Regiment, Corps and Career Intentions · 3 topics
Military Knowledge, Current Affairs and Awareness
- The British Army Today · 4 topics
- Defence and National Security Context · 4 topics
- Current Affairs and General Awareness · 4 topics
- Military History and Ethos · 3 topics
Resilience, Mindset and Board Preparation
- Performing Under Pressure · 4 topics
- Teamwork and Interpersonal Conduct · 4 topics
- Structured Preparation Plan · 4 topics
- Common Failings and How to Avoid Them · 4 topics
Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) flashcards
402 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- AOSB Structure, Eligibility and the Path to Sandhurst — 50 cards
- Leadership Theory and Officer Qualities — 51 cards
- Practical Leadership and Group Tasks — 50 cards
- Physical Preparation and the Fitness Assessment — 50 cards
- Aptitude, Reasoning and Psychometric Testing — 51 cards
- Interviews and Communication — 50 cards
- Military Knowledge, Current Affairs and Awareness — 50 cards
- Resilience, Mindset and Board Preparation — 50 cards
Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) syllabus?
Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) covers 8 subjects: AOSB Structure, Eligibility and the Path to Sandhurst, Leadership Theory and Officer Qualities, Practical Leadership and Group Tasks, Physical Preparation and the Fitness Assessment, Aptitude, Reasoning and Psychometric Testing, Interviews and Communication, Military Knowledge, Current Affairs and Awareness and Resilience, Mindset and Board Preparation.
How many chapters and topics are in the Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) syllabus?
34 chapters and 131 topics, broken down further into 40 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. Practical Leadership and Group Tasks is the largest subject, with 20 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) flashcards?
Yes — 402 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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