STANAG 6001 Level 3 – Speaking Task: Briefing on Recruitment Promotion Activities
Examination Task
The army needs to recruit more soldiers. You have been tasked to organize an event which would encourage people to enlist. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.
- organize tour of base and display of equipment
- set up recruitment stand in local mall
- other
Sample Briefing
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you for attending this briefing. My name is Captain Wilson and I am responsible for organizing promotional activities aimed at encouraging people to join the army.
As you are aware, the armed forces currently need to recruit more soldiers in order to maintain the required operational strength. For this reason, I have been tasked with presenting two possible options for organizing a recruitment event that could attract potential candidates.
I have divided my briefing into two parts. In the first part, I will discuss the option of organizing a tour of the military base combined with a display of military equipment. In the second part, I will present the possibility of setting up a recruitment stand in a local shopping mall. Finally, I will recommend the option which I believe will be the most effective.
Let me begin with the first option, which is organizing a tour of the base and a display of military equipment.
This solution has several advantages.
Firstly, visitors would have the opportunity to see military life from the inside. They could observe how soldiers work and live on the base, which would give them a realistic picture of military service.
Secondly, the display of equipment such as vehicles, aircraft, weapons, and communication systems could be very attractive, especially for young people interested in military technology.
However, this option also has some disadvantages.
To begin with, organizing such an event requires significant logistical preparation and security arrangements. Certain areas of the base may not be accessible to civilians, which could limit the scope of the visit.
Another drawback is that people must make a deliberate effort to come to the base, which may reduce the number of participants.
I will now move on to the second option, which is setting up a recruitment stand in a local shopping mall.
This solution also offers several advantages.
Firstly, a shopping mall is a place visited by many people every day, which means that the recruitment campaign could reach a much wider audience.
Secondly, this option is relatively easy to organize and does not require complex security procedures or transportation of heavy equipment.
On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages.
One potential problem is that a recruitment stand in a mall may not attract as much attention as a large event with military equipment.
Another drawback is that visitors will only receive limited information about military life, as they will not be able to see real training activities or facilities.
To sum up, both options have their advantages and disadvantages. However, I would recommend organizing a tour of the military base combined with a display of equipment.
Although this option requires more preparation, it offers a unique opportunity for potential recruits to experience the military environment directly. In my opinion, such a realistic presentation of military service is more likely to inspire people to enlist.
This brings me to the end of my briefing.
If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them.
Thank you for your attention.
Photo: Airbus A400M Atlas at the Open Day at Orange-Caritat Air Base, 28 June 2025 © Base aérienne 115 Orange, Vaucluse, France