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This episode explores how the Army identifies future officer potential through the selection process.

What does the Army look for in it’s future officers? In the second episode of Designed to Lead, Dan Russell heads to the Army Officer Selection Board in Westbury to uncover how future officer potential is identified before day one. Joined by assessor Capt Jack Hooper and candidate OCdt Thomas Boyd, this episode reveals the section process from the point of view of both the assessor and assessed. Together they break down what the assessments cover and the foundational aspects of leadership the army is looking for. Whether you’re considering a career as an officer or simply interested in how leadership potential is recognised early, this episode provides practical insights, honest reflections, and key tips to help you prepare.

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