ADF Policies and Conditions Flashcards
What is the policy regarding misuse of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs?
Misuse of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs as well as illegal substances (including but not limited to ice, marijuana, glue sniffing etc.) is not tolerated and will result in action being taken against those Defence members who use or misuse such substances–usually termination of your service in the ADF
Defence Force Discipline Act
The Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 (DFDA) establishes a legal system for the maintenance and enforcement of service discipline.
Military discipline law concerns offences that are uniquely military, as well as other civil offences that occur in a military environment (both in Australia and overseas). Offences are usually prosecuted within the military discipline system.
Criminal offences or other illegal conduct may be referred to civilian prosecuting
authorities or civilian police.
Workplace Behaviour
The ADF strives to be an inclusive and progressive workplace that benefits from diverse personnel. Maintaining appropriate workplace behaviour and treating everyone with respect and fairness is essential to achieving this.
Members must be responsible, accountable and considerate of the consequences of their actions, attitude and behaviour towards others at all times. ADF members found to be involved in, contributing to, ignoring or encouraging unacceptable behaviour will be held responsible.
Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS)
There is no minimum number of years required in the ADF Reserve as service is voluntary. You can volunteer until the Defence retirement age of 65, subject to the requirements and your suitability for further service.
What is unrestricted service? hint 3
All members of the ADF are required to provide unrestricted service. This means:-
- This means they must be available (at all times) to be moved or deployed across Australia and overseas.
- The requirement to provide unrestricted service also means that a candidate cannot have any civil or criminal restrictions placed on them that would limit their ability conduct the duties of a service member, including but not limited to, the operation of vehicles, the handling of firearms, weapons, and/or transit both domestically and internationally.
- Any candidate subject to an order/sentence that impedes unrestricted service in
the ADF cannot be processed until such restrictive circumstances cease. Circumstances such as: Community Service, Good Behaviour Bonds, Bankruptcy, Weapons Protection Orders, Apprehended Violence Orders, Restraining Orders (or any other Protection Orders) etc automatically brings restrictions to ADF Service for the duration the order is in place.
Your understanding of a combat role [not completed].
It’s an intense role that involves carrying out offensive and defensive operations, conducting reconnaissance, providing security, seizing and holding ground and engaging in close quarters combat.
What is the policy regarding drugs? and is there drug testing?
Misuse of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs as well as illegal substances (including but not limited to ice, marijuana, glue sniffing etc.) is not tolerated and will result in action being taken against those Defence members who use or misuse such substances–usually termination of your service in the ADF.
Compulsory drug testing - All ADF personnel will be required to provide specimens (urine, hair and/or saliva) as part of the Prohibited Substance Testing Program. A positive test result, or refusal to provide a specimen, will generally constitute grounds for dismissal from the ADF
What is the military discipline system, and what is it’s purpose?
The ADF military discipline system provides a legal system that is tailored to the requirements of service in the ADF and the requirements of a disciplined force while protecting the rights of individuals to ensure an ordered, fair, and just workplace.
Discipline is critical to maintaining command and operational effectiveness.
As a member of the ADF you are entitled to legal advice through the ADF Legal Service.
What is the structure of the military discipline system?
The Military Discipline System consists of the three levels:-
- Discipline Officer Scheme: Lowest level of disciplinary action available. Enables commanders to deal with minor disciplinary offences in a simple, quick and fair manner.
- Summary Authorities: Mid-level disciplinary action. Enables commanding officers and officers appointed as superior summary authorities to deal with more serious disciplinary offences.
- Defence Force Magistrate and Courts Martial proceedings: Highest level of disciplinary action under the DFDA.
Is there are review rights in the military discipline system?
Yes - The DFDA provides for the automatic review of summary authority proceedings by a Reviewing Authority. An ADF member convicted of a service offence may, depending upon the circumstances, have rights of appeal to the Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal, the Federal Court or the High Court of Australia.
