Quality

Explanation

Integrity

Integrity.  If you don’t have integrity, but have all other qualities still you will not be selected. This is a quality having veto power. Do you know what integrity is?

Meaning.     In very simple words, if your character is good, you are honest, you are truthful, you don’t betray, you keep your words, agreements, moral values, you do not play foul, you don’t cheat, you do not copy, you are fair and just, than you are man of integrity otherwise you Lack integrity.

U lack integrity if you cheat in exam, deceive others, tell lies, you do a foul and hide it, steel some thing, use unfair means, make unjust decisions, support somebody who do not deserve, use safarish and if you are corrupt. 
In armed forces if it is proved that a very senior officer lacks integrity he will be shunted out immediately and there are live examples. At ISSB, if you write or say something and it is proved wrong then rest assure you will not be selected even if you go for ISSB 10 times. On one end you should not do these things and on the other you have to prove you are a man of integrity. To prove it be straight forward, be carefully frank (mean don’t cross limits), be truthful, do not accept a wrong doing from your colleagues (without highlighting their fault). Once you become commander, tell your under commands “if by mistake you commit a foul, yourself go back and start a fresh”
Example.      Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Saall-a-Allah-u-Alaihi Wasalam) was recognized as Sadiq and Ameen even before Hazrat Jibrail came to him. People used to place their gold and other valuable things with him because "He was man of great integrity" ie Sadiq and Ameen.

- No body knows you at ISSB, they are trying to find out whether you  are a truthful person or not.

You will be considered truthful if you:

- If you do not give a wrong information in your forms and in your words.

- Do as you are told and do not make any short cuts or try to hide or cheat.

- Display your truthfulness by giving correct information without any hesitation, especially once asked in interview.

You will be considered "integrity case" if you:

- If you try to write a single word, after you have been told to put the pens down.

- Look write and left, during an exam.

- Look on the tasks of other groups, when they are doing it.

- Try to use SAFARASH.

- Keep Mobile with you in room.

- Try to use mobile of someone else.

- Hide any information, which you had to write.

- Give a long pause before you answer a personal question.

If you are considered an "integrity case", you will never ever be selected.

Bravery

Meaning.      The quality of being brave, daring, fearless, courageous, bold and gallant. It is risking own life and loving thrill seeking things. Being a volunteer especially for dangerous actions. To do what others are hesitant to do. Hiking, hunting, football, hockey and horse riding etc are games of braves. If you write or mention these, must gather sufficient knowledge about these to answer questions in the interview.

Example.      Rashid Minhas, a very young soul, while crashing his aircraft to ground knew that he is ending his life, but still did it for a greater cause. I feel it is a great example of bravery, knowing well he will loosw his life but still went for it.

leadership potentials

leadership potentials

Meaning.     Leadership is the ability to motivate a group of people to achieve a common goal. It is social influence in which one person gets the voluntary help and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task. He motivates and organizes a group of people to achieve a common goal. The leader may or may not have any formal authority. A Leader:

· Comes ahead and grabs leadership opportunities.

· He brings out the best in others.

· He has integrity, admit mistakes, and don’t let his self  ego get in his way.

·He seeks out and welcomes feedback.

· Maintains a constant, "can do and will do" attitude in difficulties.

· Simplify complex issues and make correct decisions boldly.

· Do not bog down in un-necessary details and always have the big picture in mind.

· Think two, three, or more moves ahead.

· Is enthusiastic, excited and passionate for results.

· Remains cool and resilient under the pressures.

· Sets self example

· Is trust worthy and builds confidence in others.

· Is curious, seeks ideas and likes to experiment.

· Is a clear thinker, and has the courage to state a point-of-view.

· Asks sharp and penetrating questions.

· Earns trust of the team.

· He talks straight, respects others, is transparent, differentiates between right and wrong, is loyal, deliver results and confronts reality. He is well informed, clear headed, practices accountability and Keeps commitments.

Example.      Quaid-e-Azam, Major Raja Aziz Bhatti, Capt Karnal Sher Khan

Iinitiative

Meaning.  To remain alert, ready, willing and watchful to get on a new especially bold ventures. Come forward to do a thing when others are hesitant. Acts rightly without waiting for orders from someone else if those are not available immediately. He is quick decision maker.

Example.     GTO asks who will do the command task first? Chest number 117 immediately before anybody else, raises his hand, moves a step forward and with convincing high voice says "Sir". He has taken the initiative.

Another candidate raises his hand half heartedly looses the battle.

Motivation

Meaning.     A inspirational force and drive that activates the inner energy and changes somebody's mind to put in his best to do a particular thing or achieve a goal. The arousing of inner potential to put in the best abilities in a task. A leader should be motivated himself and should have the ability to motivate his under commands and colleagues by word of mouth and actions. Motivated people are always ready to sacrifice everything and they have no longing for worldly pleasures and material gains. Here at ISSB you have to show that:

• You yourself are really motivated to join the armed forces.

• You have the ability to motivate others to get their best out of  them to perform the task.

Examples      

• 313 poorly equipped Muslims defeated highly sophisticated one thousand soldiers in the field of Badr.

• Sa’ad bin Abi Waqaas defeated the two greatest ‘superpowers’ of  the time with only a few thousand nomads.

• Tariq bin Ziad burnt his boats.

Determination

Meaning.  It is the resolve to achieve the goal at all cost and under all conditions by making rigorous efforts and using all mental and physical means. (Aap ko chiunty ka who qissa yad hoga jab who dewaar par baar baar charhti thi aur gir parti thi. Us nay himmat na hari aur dewar par charh gai). We can say she had determination.

Examples    

• Tariq bin Ziyad burnt his boats on the shores of Spain, he told his men they would either conquer it or die. No looking back, no plan B

• Amir Timur was a great Mongolian King, after fighting a battle, he was defeated. He had to run away to the mountains to save his life. He saw an aunt climbing a wall with a grain of rice much bigger then the size of aunt, climbing a wall. Some time the grain fell and sometimes the aunt with grain. The aunt kept trying and in 30th attempt succeeded to climb with grain. The aunt never left the grain or effort, a great example of determination and taught a lesson to the king.

Trustworthy

Meaning.      A faithful, honest, reliable, unfailing and truthful person whose colleagues believe what so ever he says. He enjoys confidence because of his past and present actions. He never deceives and is a man of his words.

Exampl. Example of Sadiq and Ameen

Cooperative

Meaning.     Ability to work with others for a common purpose or benefit and willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain common goals. In a hockey or football match all players have to cooperate to win the match. If one plays his own game, he may be playing well but overall he is causing a loss. He will be termed as non-cooperative.

Example.    No football, hockey, basketball or cricket team can win if they do not cooperate. Do not play your individual game.

Team spirit

Meaning.     A team is a group of people who are all focused on achieving a common goal. Each member has a job to perform which may not be important if seen in isolation. When added together, all the smaller individual jobs become the greater common achievement. If each individual is doing his job to the best of his abilities the team has “team spirit”. You should display that.

Example.    No football, hockey, basketball team can win if they do not cooperate. Do not play your individual game.

Punctuality

Meaning.     Punctuality is an admirable trait of character. It is the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time. It is quality of being able to complete a required task or fulfil an obligation, a promise before or at a previously-designated time. At ISSB you should be 5 minutes early for each given time. Must make efforts and try to finish tasks in time.

Examples.    You are punctual if U:

• reach at a given time and place.

• Return loan in time.

• Pay bills in time

Resourceful-ness

Meaning.     It does not mean being wealthy. It is the quality of being able to handle a difficult situation creatively and practically without coming under pressure and panic. It is knowing how to get the information and results you want. Making best use of available means by using commonsense and creative thinking.

Example.    Imran Khan and Edhi

Ability to remain calm under stress and strain

Stress cannot be eliminated from life but can be managed to acceptable levels. During exams one is stressed and those who are more stressed become nervous and attempt even those questions wrongly which they know very well. At ISSB such situations will be even intense. Do not think about negatives or thing which have gone wrong or may go wrong. If such situation comes tell yourself “calm down, control yourself” starts counting 10 to 1.

Example.   Javed Mian Dad had to score 4 runs at last ball against India in Sharjah and he hit a six.

Social and dynamic qualities

In all situations you should act as per our own social norms. Try not to impose foreign influence and remain normal. Adhere to and display our own moral values.

Willingness to participate

The student who sits on front benches in a class they exhibit a willingness to participate and those on back benches desire they should not be disturbed. Remember this thing at ISSB and sit on the front benches, try to stand ahead of others tactfully, don’t be afraid in your mind that by remaining in the forefront you are exposing your self. Leaders are never back benchers.

Straightforward and frank

Have confidence in your self. Speak in direct voice and say clear things. Once you say a thing, you should be sufficiently loud and clear in tone so that every body understand what so ever you say. While remaining frank never cross the bounds of decency and according to the situation may ask for permission to speak. Never hesitate to ask good questions but not for the sake of speaking only.

Alert

Remain ready to seize each opportunity. Be always fully attentive. Be ready to come forward before others. Think forward and be at the look out what so ever has to come next.

Appearance

You can tell a lot from a person’s appearance. It shows you have got a sense of personal pride. Be always neat and clean and tidy. Daily shave, bath, change of dress and polished shoes. Take the polish of your joggers along or keep these clean. Always a neat and clean white handkerchief and tissue papers in pocket. Good hair style and use some gel etc if these are likely to get spoiled during outdoor tasks.

Self Confidence

It is having a belief in oneself. Self-confidence and maturity is largely the product of experience. You can strengthen these qualities by participating in-group activities, taking on responsibility and exercising independence. If you adopt an attitude “I can do it” then you are confident.

Spoken Expression

We look for people with good expression, may it be Urdu or English, clear direction, a good vocabulary and sense of grammar. Try to develop these by joining in debates and group discussions. Read the books aloud and clearly. Copy news readers and try to speak with them once they are reading news.

Academic Ability

Good academic results mean you will be good at absorbing the training of advanced and sophisticated equipment. Make your English and Mathematics sound.

Physical Fitness

Very important trait for a soldier. It will be very clear during out door tasks how much physical fit you r. what to talk of the GTO, even you will be able to tell who is more fit. Individual obstacles “doodh ka doodh aur pani ka pani kar dain gi”. I need not to tell you how you should make yourself fit. Try to improve your arm strength.

Mind and Body Coordination

You should not be absent minded. that is thinking of something else and doing some thin else. It leaves a very bad impression. Your body movements should be as per the situation, requirement and the task which you are doing. you should not look like a JHALLA.

Awareness

ISSB selectors are looking for people with an awareness of the world around them, and an interest in military matters. Discuss current affairs and defence issues with your parents, teachers and friends and keep yourself updated with good newspapers. Listen to BBC Urdu daily. Paste a world and Pakistan map on the wall of your room. Go through current affair books.

Superficial behaviour

Avoid doing things just to show of, no false projection or over-consciousness. Be simple and straight