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Why do you wish to be in the ADF?

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I’ve always wanted to serve my country and work in the military in some form but never gave myself a proper opportunity to train for the occasion until now. It has also become more appealing as I grew older. I’m always willing and wanting to learn new things. Sense of pride being in uniform and being apart of something greater and to challenge myself beyond my comfort zone.

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Why do you wish to join the RAAF?

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RAAF. The training, development, career progression, doing something new. Pushing myself beyond my comfort zone, camaraderie and the idea of serving my country in my favourite service. It’s not something you would find in the private sector. This service is what will push me and allow me to learn the most and where I can make my most significant contributions to Australia.


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What do you think are some of the challenges you will face at initial military training?

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Long or irregular hours during training such as night marches. Adjusting to military life, and possibly a lot of physical training and labour.

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Why do you want to be a AIO/IAO/CWA?

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A career change into something that will not only serve my country and contribute change, but to learn something new that I can’t learn anywhere else. I’ve enjoyed doing gamified intelligence analysis in simulated military or state environments such as the ASIO Analyst/technologist Virtual Experience or OSINT CTFs. A role with something that has a bit of cybersecurity/IT as well.

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How will you overcome these challenges?

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Like how I always tackle any issue. Set goals
Endeavour to make connections, Resilience, steadfast and being adaptable. It hasn’t failed me yet. Just hunker down and power through when the going gets tough.

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What is the role of the RAAF?

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Prepares and defends Australian air and space power and provides HACSTRAT, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

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How much do you get paid?

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64k during training, 86k once posted.

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What is your initial minimum period of service (IMPS)?

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6 years.

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What are some of the responsibilities of the Service you are applying for? (ROLE????) or responsibilities of raff?

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Assessing and presenting intelligence briefs related to air power operations, disseminating and analysing intelligence provided by other INT analysts such as op/geo/hum/im/sig/elints and with topics that can be related to politics, national security, foreign powers such as middle east/asia and defending against airborne threats.

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What are the ADF values?

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Courage, Respect, Intellect, Excellence, Service

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And why does the ADF have values?

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It builds a strong and effective military, provides a set of principles that guide the behaviour and decision making of personnel and the slogan ‘To Protect Australia and its National Interests’.

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3 values of core and in what order?

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Integrity, Excellence, Respect. From that flows Courage and Service.

For me, integrity is character. The ability to be honest, transparent, and accountable in all actions and decisions. Excellence is how steadfast you are. Striving for high standards and continuous improvement in all aspects of work and personal life. And respect. Something that is both earned and given. Treating others with dignity, regardless of their background, rank, or position. Valuing diversity and fostering a culture of empathy.

It doesn’t matter to me who you are, as long as you are a decent person and can hold your own when needed, then I’ll respect you. However, even if the person is lacking in character, I would still respect the rank as they worked hard for it. Credit where credit is due.

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Initial Military Training: location, duration, course content?

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IMT at RAAF Base East Sale, Vic - 17 weeks (4m). Civilian to Military life, leadership, management, teamwork, air power/defence, air force operations, military law.

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What will Basic/ICT/IMT be like?

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Obviously no phones, very physical and busy days, learning the basics of soldiering and becoming an officer. Most likely 0600 reveille, 0700 parade to 1000 lights out.

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Initial Employment Training: location, duration, course content?

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IET phase 1 AIOFC at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. 11 weeks (3m). Phase 2 AIOBC at Kokoda Barracks Canungra, QLD for 12 weeks (3m).

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Where will you be posted?

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After the IMT and IET I could be posted to any unit across the country, mainly central or east coast. Main units are the 87th, 460th and 462nd Squadrons. There are also agencies like ASD, DIO, or HQ Air and JO Command, or overseas postings to the UK and US. There is even training others in Defence Force Schools.

In No. 460SQN, or agencies like the ASD and DIO in Canberra, No. 87SQN HQ in Base Edinburgh or No. 87SQN in Amberley QLD, Williamtown and Richmond in NSW or Tindal in Northern Territory. Other agencies would be the HQ Air Command or Joint Operations Command in Bungedore or Glenbrook NSW. Or in institutes such as the Defence Force School of Signals or Intelligence in Cabarlah or Canungra QLD or Air Intelligence Training Unit in Edinburgh SA. I do get to note which unit I would most like to be posted to during active duty but I recognise that this is only taken into consideration and not guaranteed. US and UK postings are limited and competitive.

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Name some equipment from your role:

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Possible tools would be Computer workstations, Powerpoint, Excel, arcGIS, classified databases, OSINT Tools.

In terms of disaster relief we’ll utilise the transport fleet like the globemaster, hercules and spartan.

For defence, we’ll use 1st gen to 5gen fighters such as the lightning 2, Super hornet, Growler and bae hawk. I miss the Mirage III, I used to use that plane a lot in flight sims.

Obviously we have more in our fleet for comms and support but it’s too much to list: like the poseidon, mrtt, gulfstream, triton, ghost bat, agustawestland, dassault falcon, wedgetail, orion, chinook, taipan, blackhawk, temora collection.

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Potential operating environments:

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Mostly indoors, no windows. A lot of computer screens side by side.

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Community Involvement:

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I have volunteered for community events and services such as City Care, City2Surf, Vivid Festival, Local churches and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

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Team Sport participation:

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I have represented Australia as a national swimmer in team medley races, nationally for hockey during high school, enjoy boxing with my mates and sometimes basketball with my family.
And taking jogs with my dog.

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What is the physical fitness standard for enlistment?

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For my role, it is Push-ups 0 Sit-ups 20 Beep Test 6.1

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When was the last time you attempted all the elements of a Pre-Entry Fitness Assessment (PFA) at the same time?

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Last week.

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Describe your structured physical training program?

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I try to keep it simple as I don’t have much equipment at home. Body squats, deadlifts - Romanian dead lifts, nordic curls, chin ups, pull ups, push ups, around the world kettlebell and farmer’s carry.

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What are the specific swim test requirements, and can you pass the swim test?

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50m in uniform + 2min treading

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Drugs and alcohol – non-medical use of drugs

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Drugs is zero tolerance. Alcohol in moderation.

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DFDA? Defence Force Discipline Act

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A legal system for maintenance and enforcement of service discipline. We are subject to military law in addition to civilian law for offences.

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Workplace Behaviour

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Inclusive, progressive and diverse. Accountable, considerate, respectful.

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IMPS

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minimum years of service required for the investment and training provided to the candidate.

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What is unrestricted/unconditional service?

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Mandatory availability to be deployed or posted across Australia and Overseas anytime anywhere I am told.

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Your understanding of a combat role.

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A combat role position generally involves fighting between armed forces. Handling weaponry, specialised tools and providing protection & mobility on the battlefield or bases.

30
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What is military law?

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They are made up of the Military Justice system, prosecutions, tribunals the Discipline Act, MILPOL and ROE.

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What are 2 domestic operations the ADF has been
involved in?

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Operation Resolute, multi-agency taskforce to protect Australian borders and offshore maritime interests.

Operation Yasi Assist, tri-service disaster relief response to tropical cyclone Yasi.

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2 international operations the ADF has been involved in?

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Operation Manitou, promoting maritime security, stability and prosperity in the middle east and east Africa regions.

Operation Linesmen, UN contribution to reduce tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

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How is it decided the ADF will go to war; deploy on operations?

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At a Cabinet level. Starts with the Prime Minister, National Security Committee and the Cabinet. Later consulted with the ADF.

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Why is the ADF used in non-warlike operations/activities?

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ADF has major logistics capabilities with the addition of triforce support - for example, it’s not in Australia’s national interest to have a “failed state” just off our borders, so we would deploy and assist struggling democracies in the region to further stabilise the “Arc of instability” in the Asia-pacific region.

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Minister of Defence?

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The Honourable Richard Marles. Fun Fact, The Assistant Minister for Veteran’s Affairs and the Republic is my neighbour, The Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite. I remember back when he used to be our electorate.

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Chief of Defence Force (CDF)?

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General Angus Campbell

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Vice Chief of Defence Force (VCDF)?

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Vice Admiral David Johnston

37
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Chief of Army, Air Force and Navy?

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Lt. General Simon Stuart - CA, Air Marshal Robert Chipman - CAF, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond - CON

38
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What are your strengths?

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I’d like to believe in my Adaptability, work ethic, interpersonal skills, proactiveness, loyalty, and organisation will pull me through.

love for learning

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Vice Chief of Air Force?

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Air Vice Marshal Harvey Reynolds.

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Name some bases:

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RMC Duntroon, Defence Plaza Sydney, Randwick Barracks Sydney.

If I could be a reservist as a RASig Officer full-time, I would post there in a heartbeat. I know I could be a SERVOP - C if I at least get a SERCAT 3-5 status. I like the army, but I’m here for the air force.

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What are your weakness?

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I am particularly hard on myself when I don’tmeet my own expectations. Sometimes focusing too much on the details. Which might increase my workload when it could have been simpler. But I still always deliver on time.

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Why do you want to be an Officer and not a Sailor, Soldier or Aviator?

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I wish to push beyond my comfort zone, to grow beyond who I am now and prove to myself I have more than the ability to lead and develop further while serving my country.

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What is your understanding of the Officer Selection Board?

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The final process before receiving an officer role. There will be multiple activities to assess an individual’s leadership skills such as a group introduction, situational judgement exercises, public speaking, a board review, a panel interview and then a debrief with an offer if successful. No written component for airforce officers to my understanding.

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What is Defence White Paper?

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A document representing the government’s commitment to the safety of Australia and its people, aiming to keep nation safe and protect our way of life.

It sets out a comprehensive, responsible long term plan for Australia’s defence

Outlines the governments plan to enhance defence capability, deepen international security partnerships, collaborate with the defence industry and STEM partners.

44
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Day to day role once posted to my unit? (SKIP FOR NOW)

(OSB)

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45
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Some details from the DWP (SKIP FOR NOW)

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46
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What is your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of leadership and how does that apply to the role of an Officer?
(What is Leadership?)

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Both John Adair’s model and the Hersey-Blanchard model
DPST - Delegating, Participating, Selling, Telling.

47
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What is your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of management and how does that apply to the role of an Officer?
(What is Management?)

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PASS – Planning, Administration, Supervising and Scheduling

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What is the Role of an Officer?

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To Lead, manage, and positively influence other to achieve important objectives. Develop individual, team and unit capabilities. An Officer is a leader who should bind a team together. They make difficult decisions, sometimes being required to ‘look up’ and sometime required to ‘look down’.They make decisions (clear and educated) and stick to it, provide the result and outcome for all involved. They are decisive.Team is a necessity in the forces, Officers need to be honest with yourself and those around you. To ensure team unity and synergy. An Officer assumes responsibility. They instill the values and expectations of the ADF and the Army into those they lead, they do this by setting an example. “People are your most valuable asset”.“Leadership is not about direct control but a belief in the initiative and resourcefulness of the led.” – ADF Leadership Doctrine.

or

U.S Commander of 1st SFOD–D (commonly referred to as ‘Delta’) wrote a book called “The Mission, the Men, and Me” where he outlined lessons learned through out a career as a commander in a Tier 1 Special Forces Unit. There are many great lessons that can be taken from what he says, arguably the most important lesson is in the title. His method for prioristing was simple, the mission first, the men and then himself. If the mission was not successful then his priority was the special forces operators he was responsible for. To be an Officer does not mean being a boss it means being responsible for everyone else safety, development and morale.

or

Leader - take control of situations, command people and resources
Training and mentoring
Coordinating
Formulate strategies
Lead operations

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Why should you be allowed to lead?

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Based on my experience, that I can draw on, apply and grow.

50
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Why do you want to lead?

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Despite my current experience, I’d also like to push myself beyond my comfort zone and grow in the uncomfortable.

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What is Leadership?
(What is your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of leadership and how does that apply

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Leaders have people follow them, managers have people who work for them

Examples of leadership models are John Adair’s model (TTP - Task, Team, Individual) and the Hersey-Blanchard model

52
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What is management?
(What is your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of management and how does that apply to the role of an Officer?)

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PASS – Planning, Administration, Supervising and Scheduling

53
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Where have you demonstrated Leadership?

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During Audio Visual IT/Broadcast environments, I generally direct and lead a small team of 5-10 people that specialise in specific roles within a control room. If they’re new, I train them on platforms they’re interested in such as camera operator, camera control unit, image magnification operator, producer, and director. I tailor the training program during rehearsals to their individual needs, including the neurodiverse. That way, when I’m directing or am oversight, the services will run smoothly and the teams are flexible if say a cam op is out, I can swap someone from CCU to become one. In this regard, I’ve trained over 100 people over the course of 14 years of voluntary service to non profits.

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Where have you demonstrated Management?

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In my current position at work I’m technically in 3 departments as a shared resource that specialises in cinematography and video production, I have to a lot of projects concurrently that require good project management. I have to develop products for stakeholders and our globals teams as we have offices all over the world. These past 4 years, I’ve produced over 900+ videos and 60+ documents within really short timeframes and collaborating with different teams as a shared resource. During analysis, I found a workflow pipeline that has saved over $40,000 a year and over 1 month of work per project.

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What Corps will you be apart of? What will your role be? (SKIP FOR NOW)
(ROLE)

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56
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Benefits of Enlistment

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Pride of being able to serve
Sense of family
Do what you love for a living
Train to reach full potential
Travel
Equal opportunities
Active
Medical and dental
Accommodation

57
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Rifle in Service

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EF88 STEYR

Calibre: 5.56 mm NATO ROUNDS
20in barrel.
Weight: 4.8 kg
Length: 790 mm
Rate: 680 - 850 rpm

Easy maintenance

58
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POSitives for joining ADF

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Diversity
Opportunity
Structure
Develop a variety of skills
Lifestyle and career
Sense of family
Fitness
Pride

59
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NEGatives for joining ADF

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Reduced flexibility
Miss family and events
Move often - reduced roots

60
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What does AIO do?

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The Air Intelligence Officer role conducts, prepares and delivers briefs & debriefs, provides guidance to commanders, manages squadron members, and to communicate adversary capabilities, activities and intent for increased air power position. This also includes managing cyber, sigint, opint, geoint, imint facilities, maintain and monitor security and disseminate and analyse data reports.

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What does IAO do?

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The Intelligence Analyst Operations role is required to operate surveillance, intercept signals, collect information, analyse intel and prepare reports. That includes counterintelligence activities, battle space visualisation, liaising with geoint and prepare intel products for air, ground, space and cyber ops.

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What does CWA do?

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The Cyberspace Warfare Analyst role is to do threat emulation in either red or blue teams - simulating attacks and defending critical infrastructure tied to national security.

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