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Initiative in Officer Like Qualities

Initiative is thoughtful action when a useful next step is available—not impulsive activity for its own sake.

Turn the idea into development

Identify a situation where you noticed a need, considered constraints and acted appropriately. Explain what you learned. OLQs are a public framework for officer development, not a confidential scoring formula. Use them to reflect on behaviour and choices rather than to label yourself or perform a quality on demand.

Continue with the OLQ hub, read the SSB selection overview, or discuss individual preparation.