Dress code at OASC

Reply 20

Depending on the size of your suitcase, I'd recommend just taking your smartest stuff for OASC and not worrying about taking 'smart casuals' for the aptitude tests. It's much easier to be smart the whole time - it's only 3/4 days anyway. I did walk down in to the spar in my jeans so that I didn't get my suit dirty but that's it.

If anything I'd recommend a small bag so you can carry food (this is a little off topic now, but kinda important). I found I was too nervous for breakfast. I could only eat a little and then my stomach wouldn't take it. I really wish I'd carried some energy bars and stuff. I did my fitness test on the last day (they were moving the schedule round when I went). I couldn't eat breakfast, we weren't getting our packed lunches until 2pm so I had to do the fitness test at 1pm on an empty stomach. Lets just say I got a lot lower on the beep test than when I'd been practising at home!

Reply 21

GR4pilot

so should we sort out a kit list so that any future OASCers can just go, Oh ok cool. and hit print?

I'm assuming I'll only need one set of smart-casuals for things like the spar etc, Smart trousers and Uni Rugby shirt be ok you think?

Reply 22

mole

Which uni are you at GR4 pilot, I might have played against you?

Reply 23

djmm

15

Out of curiosity, when you're speaking to an Officer, do you adress them as Sir/ Ma'am? Like, in the interview.. I know they should be, but seeing as you aren't actually in the services, might look like you're sucking up a little? Which can be taken good or bad depending on the recieving person.

Mark

Reply 24

mole

I addressed them as sir and ma'am out of courtesy. You are right in saying that as you are not in the services you don't have to address them as such but I would, its not sucking up.

hope that helps

mole

Reply 25

GR4pilot

Leicester

I addressed them as sir Ma'am. You kinda just get used to it with being in the cadets.

Reply 26

Jesterful

Kit list for oasc??? They wipe your arse there.

Kit List:

-Suit
-Wash Kit
-Sports Kit
-Underwear
-Self

Its so much easier to wear a suit all the time, the last thing you want is a plod ringing up the guardroom because he/shes seen a scruffy oasc gang. You are always being looked at.

But kit list??? It isnt a holiday camp, they are looking at you not your calvin klein kennith cole outfit

Reply 27

GR29KHS

2

One thing I didn't see while I was there was an iron and ironing board - if they are there, great. If not argos do a pretty good "ironing pad":

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8504498.htm

Take that and a travel iron and you wont have to worry about your best suit looking scruffy.

Reply 28

KSpin

3

Wear a suit all the time, but you'll still need spare shirts, since you'd want to assume you'll be there for the full time, I expect?

Reply 29

djmm

15

I was used to it, with being in the Navy. But not being in the Navy now, I'd probably be more likely to say 'mate'. Infact, whilst doing some training on Brecon Becons, with a couple of Officers, I called them 'mate' and they more than happy with it. I appreciate it is respetful to adress them properly though.

Mark.

Reply 30

GR4pilot

Kit List:
-Suit
-Wash Kit
-Sports Kit
-Underwear
-Self

Damn! Self, cheers dude i knew there was something I'd missed out :biggrin:

KSpin

Wear a suit all the time, but you'll still need spare shirts, since you'd want to assume you'll be there for the full time, I expect?

That was the intention.

As for ironing, the trick is to take suit carriers and fold your shirts so all the creases are hidden by your suit jacket :wink:

Reply 31

GR29KHS

2

come to think of it - I did almost run out of socks - take lots of socks

Reply 32

*Jude*

InaSpin

For the aptitude tests, you are allowed to be more casully dressed, i.e you don't need to wear a jacket; guys are allowed to wear a smart jumper/polo shirt type thing.
(Just so you can be more comfortable!)

hummm i'm not so sure about this. I did mine last week and we all had to be in suites, which i think is ridiculous we should be as comfortable as possible if you ask me. Wear flat shoes though, i didn't so i had to use the foot pedals in bare feet!When i was there we were in smart dress all the time.

Reply 33

BlackHawk

17

We were all smartly dressed for our aptitude tests too.

Reply 34

GR4pilot

I was told to use the pedals barefoot anyway. apparently you can feel them better and so up your scores slightly

Reply 35

Jesterful

I was there in summer and they said "Because the station is in summer dress feel free to take the aptitude tests in more casual clothes" (like chinos and a shirt with no tie.)
I dont know why anyone would want to risk not making a good impression by not wearing a suit at all times, its such a simple thing. During the days when i knew i wasnt going to bump into many officers (Day 2) i did wear a yellow tie and pink shirt combo hehe but thats just me.

Reply 36

REME-Bod

1

Hmmm... colourful :cool:

Reply 37

mankyscot2

1

GR4pilot

Damn! Self, cheers dude i knew there was something I'd missed out :biggrin:

That was the intention.

As for ironing, the trick is to take suit carriers and fold your shirts so all the creases are hidden by your suit jacket :wink:

I was intending to take a small travel iron???
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GemmaLS

One thing I didn't see while I was there was an iron and ironing board - if they are there, great. If not argos do a pretty good "ironing pad":

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8504498.htm

Take that and a travel iron and you wont have to worry about your best suit looking scruffy.

Ah I see Gemma already covered this angle, so much for skimming through threads. You guys are terrible, I thought I would be safe not to check the forums for a couple of days and when I come back, there is a novel to read. :rolleyes:

Reply 38

Lady Venom

14

It does state you are allowed to be slightly more casually dressed for the aptitude tests. However, it is personal preference!
And do take an iron!
Starching shirts will help keep the crease free as well!

Reply 39

GR4pilot

Ok, stupid question I know but the OASC letter says bring 2 sets of sports gear. I take it that's one for the Fitness Test and one for the Hanger Ex? Just organising packing now and was about to put 2 pairs of shorts in when I realised that if one was for the Hanger Ex I'd need tracksuit bottoms and longtee/Rugby shirt as one set and running gear as the other.

Also when doing the Fitness test do you go down in shorts/tee or will have the opportunity to ditch the hoodie and trousers that I warm up in?

Stupid questions I know! 3 days till I go and I'm not worried about the interview or leadership stuff, but whether to take a hoodie or not is freaking me out! go figure?

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