AFM Officer Cadet study plan

Map the AFM force headquarters structure from memory: list the key branches and staff functions and state in one line what each is responsible for

Distinguish the roles of the Force Commander, deputy and principal staff officers, and explain how command authority flows to subordinate formations

Explain how headquarters staff functions support deployed units, giving one concrete example per function

Build a one-page diagram of the headquarters organisation with your own labels and no reference material open

Trace the full chain of command from headquarters down to a deployed subunit and describe at which level each decision is made

Summarise how the AFM is structured for domestic tasks versus expeditionary deployments, naming the headquarters element that coordinates each

Outline the main AFM deployment commitments and the headquarters support each one draws on

Write short definitions for the command-and-control terms you keep meeting in your notes

Describe the role and main equipment of 1 Regiment and explain how its subunits are organised

Describe the role and organisation of 3 Regiment and contrast its tasks with those of 1 Regiment

Describe the role and organisation of 4 Regiment, including any specialised capability it holds

Explain how the three regiments cooperate in a single operation and who coordinates them

Match each regiment to the deployment or domestic task it is most likely to support and justify each match

Identify the career paths and entry roles within the land units and the training each requires

Explain how a soldier progresses from recruit training to a specialist role in a regiment

Recite the regimental identities and distinguishing features without prompts

Describe the Air Wing's structure, its flying units and the aircraft types it operates

Explain the main missions the Air Wing performs and the capability each aircraft type brings to them

Outline how air operations are tasked and controlled, including the relationship with headquarters

Explain the training and career route for aircrew and ground crew

Describe the Maritime Squadron's structure, vessels and the roles each vessel class performs

Explain the maritime tasks the squadron undertakes, including patrol, surveillance and rescue roles

Outline how the squadron coordinates with the Air Wing and with external agencies at sea

Explain the career and training path for maritime personnel, from entry to watchkeeping responsibility

List the AFM's current operational deployments and state the contribution each makes

Explain the career progression routes open to an officer cadet across land, air and maritime branches

Describe the training pipeline from cadet intake to commissioned officer and the milestones within it

Connect each deployment type to the branch that leads it and the headquarters support it needs

Answer a full timed mock paper covering all five domains and record the score per domain

Re-teach your three weakest topics aloud in under five minutes each without notes

Revisit every item you flagged as uncertain and resolve or confirm it against a reliable source

Consolidate one-page summary sheets per domain for final revision