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ADF Entry 2 Flashcards

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First set of 6 specialisations for GSO Officer Army…

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-Armoured Corps O-Artillery O-Infantry O-Engineer Corps O-Electrical & Mechanical Engineer O-Signals Corps O

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What is RAAF base Amberley home of?

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-Heron drones, Combat Support, Health Services, Super Hornets, Globemaster, Tanker Transport and some specialist training-largest RAAF base with 5000 staff, near Brisbane

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Name distinuished RMC graduates. (4)

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Sir Peter Cosgrove (Gov-General)Prof. Robert O’NeillCampbell Newman (Qld Premier)Bradley Greive (author)

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How much does a JBAC earn during MIOT and IET?

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$44,348 (degree qualified)

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What does a JBAC Flight Commander do?

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-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

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ASLAV

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Australian Light Armoured Vehicle

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What is RAAF base Richmond home of?

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Home to Hercules medium transport aircraft

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What is the IMPS for GSO Officer Army?

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6 years (except for GSO Pilot 10.5 years)

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E-7A Wedgetail - crew

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-pilot-co-pilot-airborne electronics analyst-mission specialists

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Describe the rank of Colonel in the ARA. (6)

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-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

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What happens after IET to a JBAC?

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They are posted to a 44 Wing Detachment for “on the job training”.

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Describe the rank of Major General in the ARA. (5)

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-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

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ADF policy on non-medical use of drugs

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Zero-tolerance policy, attracts disciplinary action, incl. dismissal, includes prescription drugs

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What subjects are taught in the IOC for Air Force Officers? (6)

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-military life-Air Force Values and attitudes-ground defence and weapons training-leadership and personal development-communication skills-Air Force operations studies

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Describe the rank of Major in the ARA. (5)

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-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

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What is RAAF base Wagga Wagga home of?

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Delivers technical and non-technical IET and post-graduate training

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SMC

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Surface Movement Control

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What does a JBAC Staff Officer do? (6)

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-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

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What does a JBAC Supervisor do and how to become one?

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-oversee flying operations in TWR or APP-must be a highly proficient JBAC

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What are the medical and fitness requirements to become a GSO Army?

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-fill out medical questionnaire at YOU session-undergo physical examination -pass PFA for Army

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What fitness requirements does the RAAF IFS entail (for women)?

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4 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, 16min 2.4 km run

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What is the PFA for Army entry?

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-8 push-ups-45 sit-ups-7.5 shuttle run

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Why do you want to join the ADF?

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-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

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Describe the rank of Brigadier in the ARA. (5)

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-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.

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What is the amount of Uniform Allowance an Officer receives in the RAAF?

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$682 pa

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F/A-18F Super Hornet - wingspan

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13.6 m

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What are the main capabilities of the Armoured Corps? (3)

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-combat arm-operations: direct attack, reconnaissance & armoured mobility to infantry-equipped with Abrams Main Battle Tank, Australian Light Armoured Vehicle & Bushmaster family of vehicles

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C-17A Globemaster III

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-high-wing four-engine heavy transport aircraft and strategic airlift-we have 6 at No 36 SQN Amberley-3 times carrying capacity of Hercules

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Describe the rank of Lieutenant General in the ARA. (5)

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-rank 9-abbrev. LTGEN-only held by Chief of Army, Vice Chief of ADF, Chief of Joint Operations or Chief of Capability Development-‘three star’ rank-crown - crossed swords - Australia badge

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LDS

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Lead Directing Staff

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SFC

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Student Flight Commander

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Which elements are taught in “on the job training” of JBACs? (5)

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-Surface Movement Control-Tower Control-Approach Co-ordinator or Planner-Approach Control-Area Control

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E-7A Wedgetail (6)

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-airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft-gathers info from variety of sources, analyse & distribute it-provides direction to fighter aircrafts, surface combatants & land based elements-supports aircraft, such as tankers & intelligence platforms-multirole electronically scanned radar & 10 state-of-the-art mission crew controls (tracks airborne & maritime targets simultaneously)-6 aircraft at No. 2 SQN Williamtown

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What is Prof. Robert O’Neill known for? (5)

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-famous RMC graduate-awarded Rhodes Scholarship-studied at Oxford Uni-served in Vietnam War-appointed Officer of the Order of Australia 1988

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APP

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Approach Control

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List the second set of 3 additional requirements for becoming a JBAC.

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-prioritise tasks from multiple inputs-communicate effectively to a prescribed standard-perform under pressure in a multi-task environment

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What is tactical deconfliction in ATC?

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Changing an aircraft’s speed, altitude or direction, including requiring aircraft to proceed at specific times to preserve separation

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List the Army Commissioned Officer Ranks from lowest to highest. (10)

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Officer Cadet, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, General

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What capabilities does the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter have?

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-5th generation multi role fighter-provides networked force-multiplier effect i.t.o. situational awareness & combat effectiveness-stealth-advanced sensors-networking and data fusion capabilities-replaces Hornets

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Describe the rank of General in the ARA. (5)

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-rank 10/highest-only for an Army Officer appointed as Chief of ADF-abbrev. GEN-‘four star’ rank-crown - diamond - crossed swords - Australia badge

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What are other positions a JBAC can work in, apart from the Control environment? (7)

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-Training Officer-Supervisor-Senior Training Officer-ATC Instructor-Operations and Training Commanders-Flight Commander-Staff Officer

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How did the poppy become a war symbol?

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-Canadian surgeon, MAJ McCrae, wrote a poem “In Flanders’ Fields” in 1915 which describes poppys that grew btw graves of soldiers, who died in battle-wrote it for friend and student who fell in battle-became one of the most famous war poems and the red poppy became the symbol of fallen soldiers

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How much is Service Allowance after IET for an Officer?

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$12,924

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List the layers of safety RAAF ATC applies?

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1) strategic deconfliction2) Traffic Management Planning3) tactical deconfliction

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F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter - speed

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1,960 km/h (1.6 Mach)

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What does a JBAC Senior Training Officer do and how to become one?

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-responsible for ATC theory training, training admin & MGT of Training Officers within Flight-highly proficient, suitably qualified & well reported FLT JBAC

47
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C-17A Globemaster III - wingspan

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51.8 m

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What is the stand-out capability of the E-7A Wedgetail?

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-can elevate radar from surface to 10,000 metres above it-at 10,000 m cruise, it can keep under surveillance 400,000 square km a time-over 10 hours, it cud cover 4 million square km

49
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How long does the ATC course (IET for JBACs) take?

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42 weeks

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After finishing Employment Training what positions do Armoured Corps Officers undertake?

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-in a leadership command position within the Corps OR-staff appointment-other positions across the Army

51
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F/A-18F Super Hornet (4)

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-upgraded multi-role jet fighter for air-to-air and air-to-ground mission-rectangular air intake-we got 24-No. 1 & No. 6 Squadron Amberley

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What are the specifics of RAAF Base Darwin?

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-one of main forwarding bases-shared runway with Darwin Int Airport-ATC No. 452 Headquarters-Combat Support, surveillance, radar, Health

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E-7A Wedgetail - wingspan

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34.3 m

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What qualities does a RAAC Officer have to demonstrate? (6)

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-high standard of leadership & command ability-thorough knowledge of tactics-able to quickly analyse complex & changing situations-operate high-tech weapon systems with skill & speed-skilled at conducting independent operations for protracted periods in remote areas & under harsh conditions-able to work closely with soldiers as armoured fighting vehicle crew

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Second set of 7 specialisations for GSO Officer Army…

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-Ordnance Corps O-Transport Corps O-Aviation Corps O (GSO Pilot)-Catering O-Military Police O-Intelligence Corps O-Medical Corps O

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PMV

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Bushmaster

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Current Chief of Air Force

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Air Marshal Geoff Brown, AO

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MBT

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Abrams Main Battle Tank

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When is the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter going to be operational?

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-first aircraft will arrive in 2018-1st SQN operational by 2021-all operational by 2023

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What is RAAF base Williamtown home of?

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Home to most Hornet and Hawk fighters and several headquarters

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What does a JBAC Operations and Training Commander do?

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-supervise daily function of ATC services & training & proficiency assessment of JBAC personnel at a Flight

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What is taught at RMC Duntroon? (7)

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-instil qualities, values & ethos of military profession-military discipline & a regular routine-an identifiable military organisation-goals-opportunities for assumption of responsibility & development of leadership-ceremony, customs & traditions-high value of development of corporate spirit & identity

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After Military Training, what kind of Employment Training do Armoured Corps Officers undergo?

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26 weeks RAAC Regimental Officer Basic Course at the School of Armour, Puckapunyal (learn how to operate armoured vehicles)

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What are the general entry requirements for JBAC? (4)

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-btw. 17 and 52 years of age-citizenship-10 years’ security clearance-aptitude score for specialist ADF officer

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What are the specifics of RAAF Base Tindal? (4)

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-youngest base-located near Katherine, so cyclone-prove-close relationship to community-ATC, Hornets, Combat Support, Combat Logistics, Health

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What are the education requirements for GSO Officer Army?

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-Year 12 pass in English & 3 other subjects-may sit for AEE Assessment, but must prove relevant work or life experience-degree not required

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Describe the rank of Lieutenant in the ARA. (5)

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-rank 2-abbrev. LT-2 diamonds-Australia badge-command platoon or troop of up to 30 soldiers-with experience may lead specialised platoon

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What does a JBAC ATC Instructor do and how to become one?

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-teaches at School of Air Traffic Control-must be experienced & well reported JBAC

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Describe the rank of Captain in the ARA. (6)

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-rank 3-abbrev. CAPT-3 diamonds - Australia badge-2nd-in-command of sub-unit of up to 120 soldiers-key players in planning & decision-making process within tact. units -resp. for operations on ground, equip. maintenance, logistical support & manpower

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What does Initial Officer Training for GSO Army entail?

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-18m training at RMC Duntroon, ACT-after that one is sorted into Corps according to ability, availibility and preferences

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List the first set of 3 additional requirements for becoming a JBAC.

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-understand consequence of error-pay attention to detail-make rapid decisions in a dynamic environment

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What are the education and experience requirements for entry into JBAC? (6)

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-min Year 12 with passes in English and 3 other Board subjects-Maths and Physics highly desirable-Adv Maths is an advantage-over phone he said Year 12 English, Maths and either Physics or Chemistry essential-previous experience in aviation or ATC an advantage-may sit for AEE Assessment

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By whose accords are RAAF ATS audited?

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By the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

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How long does the IOC for JBACs take?

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17 weeks

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List the third set of additional requirements for becoming a JBAC.

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-obtain and maintain situational awareness-have strong analytical thought processes-have sound mental arithmetic ability-have speech that is clear and free from impediment-driver’s license without restrictions

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How much does a JBAC earn after graduation from IET?

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$52,174 (possibly $81,333 as aviation specialist)

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IFS

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Initial Fitness Test at Officers’ School

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C-17A Globemaster III - airframe

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length 53 mheight 16.8 m

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What is Remembrance Day all about? (4)

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-marks end of World War I at 11am on 11 Nov 1918-observed by Commonwealth countries to remember war dead-also Poppy Day or Armistice Day-its emblem is the red poppy, which bloomed across some of the worst battlefields in Flanders

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Current Chief of Defence Force

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Until 3 July 2014 General David Hurley AC, DSC, then Air Marshal Mark Binskin AC

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What is the ADF definition of a leader? (An ADF officer must be a leader.)

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Leadership is the main ingredient that binds a team together thru loyalty, honesty and good communication.

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What is strategic deconfliction in ATC?

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Designing flight paths that minimise conflictions between arriving and departing aircrafts

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What is the PFA for RAAF entry?

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-4 push-ups-20 sit-ups-6.5 shuttle run

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PLN

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Approach Planner

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Which separation standards do JBACs apply?

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Detailed in the civil-military Manual of Air Traffic Services

86
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Minister for Defence

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Senator the Hon David Johnston

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SPT

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Swimming Proficiency Test

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What is RAAF base Townsville home of?

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  • forward-operating base near Townsville- Hawk and Chinook helicopters
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What is Sir Peter Cosgrove (Gov-General) known for? (6)

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-famous RMC graduate-Governor-General of Cth of Oz-prev. Quantas Airways board member-prev. Chancellor of Austr. Cath. Uni-commanded peace keeping mission to East Timor in 1999-prev. Chief of ADF & Chief of Army

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AEE Assessment

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Alternative Education Equivalency Assessment

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Where will the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter be based?

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-2 SQNs at Williamtown-1 at Tindal(later maybe one more SQN at Amberley)

92
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C-17A Globemaster III - speed

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830 km/h

93
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TWR

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Tower Control

94
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APC

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Approach Co-ordinator

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What is the charter of RMC Duntroon? (4)

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-prepare cadets for careers as officers-promoting learning, leadership & integrity-inspiring high ideals & pursuit of excellence-inculcate a sense of duty, loyalty & service to Oz

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Describe the rank of Officer Cadet in the ARA. (5)

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-rank 1-trainee officers-empty Australia-only badge-abbrev. OCDT-Officer Cadet while at ADFA or Reserve training, Staff Cadet at Duntroon

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F/A-18F Super Hornet - airframe in length and height

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Length: 18.3 m, height: 4.9 m

98
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How many F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter has DMO bought?

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72 aircraft (maybe later another 28)

99
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What is taught at the ATC Course in East Sale?

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-Tower or Approach Control or both-initial instruction in Battlefield Airspace Control-at the end there is a tactical field exercise

100
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Current ADF operations (9)

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Operation Slipper, AfghanistanOperation Aslan, UN, South SudanOperation Resolute, border protectionOperation Southern Indian OceanOperation Paladin, IsraelOperation Mazurka, SinaiOperation South West Pacific Nations, Solomon IslandsOperation Solania, PacificOperation Gateway, Malaysia

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Describe the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the ARA. (5)

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-rank 5-abbrev. LTCOL-crown - diamond - Australia badge-command units of to 650 soldiers, cont. 3 to 5 sub-units-resp. for unit’s military capability, welfare & general discipline

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What is Bradley Greive known for? (5)

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-former RMC graduate-published “The Blue Day Book” in 2000 (animal photography)-has published 20 books in 6 countries-won bestseller accolades-has sold over 20m copies

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What is Traffic Management Planning in ATC?

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Regulating the flight profiles of arrivals to improve the traffic flow

104
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CTL

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Area Control

105
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ROBC

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Regimental Officer Basic Course

106
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RAAC

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Royal Australian Armoured Corps

107
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E-7A Wedgetail - speed

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max 955 km/h, cruise 760 km/h

108
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IOC

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Initial Officer Course

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Leave Entitlements

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-Annual Leave: accrues at 20 days/4 weeks per 12 months of service-special leave for arduous, special or prolonged duty (trainee, Seagoing, Flying, Remote Locality & Field Service leave)-Long Service Leave

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What does a JBAC Training Officer do and how to become one?

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-trains all new grads & JBACs who hv just arrived from other flights-must be JBAC proficient in TWR or APP & hv attended a Training Officer’s Course

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Who is Air Marshall Richard Williams? (7)

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-father of the Royal Australian Air Force-enlisted as rifleman, then transferred to aviation-flight commander to No. 1 Squadron, AFC, carried out mission in Palestine during WW1-DSO cuz rescued pilot shot down behind enemy lines in 1917-heavily involved in establishing RAAF in March 1921-Air Marshall of RAAF, staff appointment in RAF, RAAF Overseas Headquarters Commander during WW2-retired to Director General of Civil Aviation

112
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Who was Chips Rafferty / John William Pilbean Goffage? (6)

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-famous Australian actor-mostly played the stereotypical Australian male, drover, etc.-served in the RAAF during WW2 as Flying Officer in charge of welfare & entertainment-famous for war-propaganda movies-famous movies incl. “Forty Thousand Horsemen”, “The Rats of Tobruk”, “The Overlanders”, “Tarzan”, “Skippy”, “Mutiny on the Bounty” and “Double Trouble”-tried to revive local film industry, but failed

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Who was Sir Colin Thomas Hannah? (4)

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-had a long career as pilot in the Airforce, rising up to Air Marshal-fought the Japanese during WW2 in PNG-in 1972, became the first RAAF member to obtain a high political position as Premier of Qld-trained at the Flying Training School at Point Cook, where his portrait hangs in the mess

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