ADF Entry 2 Flashcards
First set of 6 specialisations for GSO Officer Army…
-Armoured Corps O-Artillery O-Infantry O-Engineer Corps O-Electrical & Mechanical Engineer O-Signals Corps O
What is RAAF base Amberley home of?
-Heron drones, Combat Support, Health Services, Super Hornets, Globemaster, Tanker Transport and some specialist training-largest RAAF base with 5000 staff, near Brisbane
Name distinuished RMC graduates. (4)
Sir Peter Cosgrove (Gov-General)Prof. Robert O’NeillCampbell Newman (Qld Premier)Bradley Greive (author)
How much does a JBAC earn during MIOT and IET?
$44,348 (degree qualified)
What does a JBAC Flight Commander do?
-manager & co-ordinating authority for the overall control of all air traffic operating within RAAF area of responsibility-also responsible for technical workforce that maintains the equipment
ASLAV
Australian Light Armoured Vehicle
What is RAAF base Richmond home of?
Home to Hercules medium transport aircraft
What is the IMPS for GSO Officer Army?
6 years (except for GSO Pilot 10.5 years)
E-7A Wedgetail - crew
-pilot-co-pilot-airborne electronics analyst-mission specialists
Describe the rank of Colonel in the ARA. (6)
-rank 6-abbrev. COL-crown - 2 diamonds - Australia badge-serve as staff officers at Divisional and Command level HQ-principal op. advisors to senior officers-their staff consists mainly of MAJ & LTCOL
What happens after IET to a JBAC?
They are posted to a 44 Wing Detachment for “on the job training”.
Describe the rank of Major General in the ARA. (5)
-rank 8-abbrev. MAJGEN-diamond - crossed swords - Australia badge-‘two star’ rank-hold senior exec. appointments within DEPT of Defence, e.g. Special Operations Commander - Australia
ADF policy on non-medical use of drugs
Zero-tolerance policy, attracts disciplinary action, incl. dismissal, includes prescription drugs
What subjects are taught in the IOC for Air Force Officers? (6)
-military life-Air Force Values and attitudes-ground defence and weapons training-leadership and personal development-communication skills-Air Force operations studies
Describe the rank of Major in the ARA. (5)
-rank 4-crown - Australia badge-abbrev. MAJ-command sub-unit (company, SQN or battery) of up to 120 soldiers-responsible for training, welfare, admin & equip. of unit
What is RAAF base Wagga Wagga home of?
Delivers technical and non-technical IET and post-graduate training
SMC
Surface Movement Control
What does a JBAC Staff Officer do? (6)
-senior or junior positions-posted to Canberra, Glenbrook, Williamtown or Melbourne-responsible for……airspace MGT…tactical training and deployment…admin, or…long-term planning and policy development for the JBAC Category
What does a JBAC Supervisor do and how to become one?
-oversee flying operations in TWR or APP-must be a highly proficient JBAC
What are the medical and fitness requirements to become a GSO Army?
-fill out medical questionnaire at YOU session-undergo physical examination -pass PFA for Army
What fitness requirements does the RAAF IFS entail (for women)?
4 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, 16min 2.4 km run
What is the PFA for Army entry?
-8 push-ups-45 sit-ups-7.5 shuttle run
Why do you want to join the ADF?
-to serve my country-to be proud of the job I’m doing-gives me a sense of joy that I’m making a difference-any monkey can sit around in a suit and make money, but the ADF just has sth that no other job can give
Describe the rank of Brigadier in the ARA. (5)
-rank 7-abbrev. BRIG-‘one star’ rank -crown- 3 diamonds - Australia badge -held by Director Generals in Army HQ for branches, such as Personnel, Operations,etc.