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*Note: Academic qualifications other than BJCs, BGCSEs / GCEs should be fowarded to the Testing and Evaluation Center, Ministry of Education, to determine the rating.
MEETING ENTRANCE CRITERIA
Applicants who have met the above requirements should prepare themselves for the following areas:
WRITTEN EXAMS: Mathematics, English Language and General Knowledge.
FITNESS TEST: Push-ups, sit-ups, 1.5 mile run, pull-ups, squats, broad jumps etc. Though it is only a measure of current physical fitness level, applicants are to be reasonably fit prior to taking the test.
SWIM: This consists of a 300-yard swim, treading water for three minutes, and diving to a depth of 10-12 feet. Though it is not mandatory that applicants be able to swim on applying, he/she must be able to meet the swimming standards prior to completing the 16-week New Entry Training Programme.
INTERVIEW: The applicant will be interviewed by an Interview Board, which will make an assessment based on criteria such as intelligence, general knowledge, interests, etc. Interviewees can expect to be quizzed on the following:
Details of the Defence Force:- (information leaflets) particular attention should be paid to the roles, departments and requirements for entry.
Why he/she is interested in joining the Defence Force and which department he/she is interested in.
If there are plans for furthering education, how she/he tends to pursue such goals.
Current local and international events (political, economic, social, religious, etc.).Personal background and history.
Involvement/association with special interest groups, etc.
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