AFM Enlistment (Maths) case studies
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The AFM Enlistment (Mathematics) page prepares candidates for the numerical component of the Armed Forces of Malta recruitment process. The AFM is Malta's military organisation, tasked with primary defence functions and safeguarding national sovereignty and interest, both in peacetime and in crisis. Its official site states that the Force "has a number of Calls for Enlistment throughout the year for Regular Soldiers, Regular Soldiers with Trades, Regular Soldiers with a Musical Background, Officers and Pilots." Candidates apply by downloading the application form from the official careers pages and then progressing through the recruitment process. This independent study resource is for anyone preparing for the maths portion of that process, whether applying as a Regular Soldier, a trades or musical entrant, an Officer or a Pilot. The AFM Enlistment (Maths) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,693 words.
1Ration Pack Draw for a Five-Day Exercise
Your training wing is planning a five-day field exercise for 186 recruits and 22 permanent staff. Ration packs are issued at one per person per day, and each pack weighs 1.8 kg.
514 words, about 3 min2Scaling a Field Kitchen Recipe
A field kitchen is preparing a hot meal for 250 personnel at a training area. The catering sergeant's recipe card is written for 40 portions and lists 6.0 kg chicken, 2.5 kg rice, 1.2 kg sauce and 0.8 kg onions.
550 words, about 3 min3Convoy Fuel, Reserve and Detour
A convoy must travel 140 km from barracks to a training area, complete a 35 km tactical loop at the destination, and return by the same 140 km route. The lead vehicle has an 80-litre tank and consumes 12 litres per 100 km when loaded.
549 words, about 3 min4Painting and Skirting a Recruit Classroom
A recruit classroom is a rectangular room 12.5 m long, 7.2 m wide and 2.8 m high. It has two external doors, each 2.0 m high and 0.9 m wide, and three windows, each 1.5 m wide and 1.2 m high.
480 words, about 2 min5Comparing Two Sections' 2.4 km Run Times
Two recruit sections complete the same 2.4 km run assessment on the same course. Times are recorded to the nearest 5 seconds.
600 words, about 3 min