What Stops Officer Candidates Getting to Sandhurst?

50% of AOSB candidates fail — it's a tough process. But in many cases, there are some red flags that cause real concern. In this video, I break down the character flaws that assessors are looking for and that some candidates never fix in time. This isn't about fitness, planning exercises, or command tasks. It's about the stuff that's harder to see — and much harder to correct. If you're preparing for AOSB and want to know what 'personality' is all about, this is the video. I cover the three biggest red flags I see repeatedly in failed candidates: weak communication under pressure, social deafness (not reading or adapting to the room), and the one that kills more candidates than anything else — arrogance. I also explain why character takes longer to develop than any other skill, and what that means for your preparation timeline. If you're serious about getting to Sandhurst, watch this before your AOSB date. Chapters: 00:00 — Intro / 50% Fail 00:55 — Why Weak Communication Costs You 03:19 — Socially Deaf: Not Adapting to Your Surroundings 05:00 — Why Being a Positive Force Is Essential 05:52 — The Biggest Red Flag: Arrogance 08:25 — Toxic Leaders 09:29 — Character Takes Longer To Develop 🎖️ Want more AOSB and Sandhurst prep? You can work with us: https://linktr.ee/thearmybloke Subscribe for weekly videos on British Army officer selection, military leadership, and life inside the Army that nobody else will tell you. #AOSB #Sandhurst #BritishArmy #OfficerSelection #MilitaryLeadership