ADF Policies and Conditions

Question 1

What is a ROSO?

Answer 1

A requirement to serve for a stipulated period prior to being permitted to leave the Defence Force.

Avenues of entry which involve a lengthy course of study or training, such as the Undergraduate Scheme or ADFA, attract a ROSO.

Question 2

What does DFDA stand for?

Answer 2

Defence Force Discipline Act

Question 3

What does the DFDA mean?

Answer 3

• ADF personnel are subject to military law, with its own judicial arrangements (Military Courts) and unique punishments, in addition to normal civilian law
• An example is how defence personnel are legally bound to follow all lawful commands which may be given at any time and which could involve considerable risk to life

Question 4

What does IMPS stand for?

Answer 4

Initial Minimum Period of Service

Question 5

What does IMPS mean?

Answer 5

• appointed for an Initial Minimum Period of Service

- subsequent periods of service may be offered

Question 6

What is your Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS)?

Answer 6

11.5 years

Question 7

What annual leave are you entitled to?

Answer 7

• 20 working days or four weeks is credited annually for 12 months of service.
• There are many other types of special purpose leave that may be granted in certain circumstances or used to compensate for arduous, special or prolonged duty

Question 8

How does long service leave work?

Answer 8

Long Service Leave accrues at a rate of nine days per year of service and may be taken after 10 years of service.