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1
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Head of the army?
Head of the ADF?
Defense Minister?

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  1. LtGen Angus Campbell
  2. Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin
  3. Hon. Senator Marise Payne
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Two types of reserve weapons

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  1. F88 AUSTEYR Rifle

2 F89 Minima LMG

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Name of Local Regiment

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There are 4.
Campbell Park
RMC
Brindabella Park
HMAS Harman
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Name the 7 ongoing army operations

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Accordion-ME (Logistics and Support)
Manitou -ME (Maritime Security)
Mazurka-Egypt (Sinai)
Okra-Iraq (ISIS)
Resolute-Border protection 
Highroad- Afghanistan (Train/advise/assist)
Sth Indian Ocean- (MH370)
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5
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What is involved in initial training?

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Bayonet training, unarmed combat, weapons handling, first aid, drill, navigation, radio communication, administration, ropes and obstacle courses, field craft, dress and bearing, military lifestyle, discipline
Physical testing, swimming, endurance, strength, team sports. The challenge.

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Where is initial training and for how long

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Kapooka and for 35 days

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Initial training must be completed by when?

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Within 6 months. The full 5 module GSO course is to be complete within a maximum 3 years. This may change to completed immediately following enlistment.

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8
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What is the minimum physical requirements?

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45 sit-ups 1per 3/s
15 push ups (2min)
7.5 beep test (until end)

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What is an Officers pay?

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Training: $98.23 
Initial Employment: Unknown
Commissioned: $141.03
Up to $73k a year
Includes cost of uniform and other things
Allowance of $27
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How will you and you family cope with you being away and how do they feel about you enlisting

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I am already living away from home and have often been away from my working parents. They are supportive and encouraging.

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What are the downsides of enlisting

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Time spent away

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What are the positives of enlisting?

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Fitness, discipline and routine, friendships, a job, skills, training, experience, tax-free pay, health care, food and Acomm when deployed. Contribute to your community

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Difference between a leader and a manager?

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A manager is someone who gives orders, using autocratic leadership.
A leader is someone who has to inspire others to follow them. A leader knows when and how to use delgative, autocratic, and democratic styles of leadership. A manager is only ever autocratic.

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14
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What’s expected of a reservist?

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Tuesday parade, and 1 weekend a month, minimum of 20 days a year

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What do you do on parade and weekend work

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Parade goes from 7-10. Includes admin work, lessons, drill, physical training, and base work.

Weekends involve: Tactical and range work. Patrol, foxhole practice

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7 types of leadership

What are the 3 types an officer employs?

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Autocratic-tells people what to do and how, without their advice
Democratic- makes decisions on the advice of others
Laissez faire- allows employees to make decisions

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17
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What is a section?

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10 men commanded by a corporal or lance corporal

18
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What is a platoon

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50 men (5 sections 10 men) led by a Lt and sergeant.

19
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What corps will you join?

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1st Infantry,
2nd Armour
3rd Artillery

20
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What is the main function of a light cavalry scout?

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LCS are specialised in foot and mounted surveillance and patrolling. LCS are expected to also be able to conduct defensive and offensive operations.

21
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What is the main function of a GSO?

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An Infantry GSO commands a platoon. Overseeing their welfare and capability, utilising military tactics in exercise and combat situations, and managing the complex aspects of being part of a major fighting force in an administrative capacity. Infantry GSO lead from the front and must be able to inspire their troops.

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What combat role does a GSO play

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The infantry seek out and close with the enemy, capture, kill, the enemy. Seize and hold ground and repel attacks, by day or night. Regardless of weather or terrain. Infantry are the core combat element of the army.

23
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What are the potential environments for your job?

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A global environment, as a ADF member can be deployed anywhere in the world, with any weather or terrain conditions. And has to be prepared to face that

24
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What is the ADF policy on drugs?

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Zero tolerance for non-medical

25
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What will service life be like?

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A life of routine, discipline, physical fitness, mateship, and real practical skills. Challenging and difficult, but rewarding as an achievement and commitment to your community and self.

26
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What is involved in administration at kapooka?

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Induction briefs, x-Ray’s, blood test, issue of equipment, pay and allowances, maintaining barracks, dental checks, inoculations, army policy on drugs, harassment, discipline, work safety, leave and removal entitlements

27
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What is operational service?

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The need for all ADF members to be able to deploy to a high standard of skills and fitness at short notice during times of conflict, crisis, or disaster

28
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What is the Defence force discipline act?

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ADF personal are subject to military law, with its own judicial procedures and punishments.

29
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What is the military discipline system?

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Allows commanders to enact summary discipline for minor offences. More serious offences go to Summary Authorities, ADF Magistrates and Court Martials

30
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What is Unrestricted Service?

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ADF personal must be able to deploy anywhere overseas or locally. Therefore no criminal or civil restrictions must be placed on a candidate

31
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What is involved in Module 2

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Small Military Team Leader Theory- Gives an officer the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to operate as part of a section (16days)

32
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What is involved in Module 3?

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Small Military Team Leader- Gives the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to command a section (16days)

33
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What is involved in Module 4?

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Command, Leadership and management- Gives the theoretical knowledge required for the conduct of platoon level operations, introduces Cadets to command at a platoon level (16days)

34
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What is involved in Module 5?

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All Corps Army Reserve Platoon Commander- Gives and ensures you have the skills, knowledge, attitude, abilities, values to command a platoon and be an ADF officer. Also the management, leadership, and operational skills of a junior officer. (28days)

35
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What does an Artillery officer do?

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Maximise ADF combat power through the provision of offensive and suppressive indirect fire support. Coordinate and conduct surveillance and target acquisition and ground based air defence.

36
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What does an Armoured Corps Officer do?

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Command around 6 vehicles. Leads direct attack and reconnaissance missions as well as supplying armoured mobility to infantry. Corps officers must have technical and tactical knowledge, high standards of leadership and command ability, be able to quickly analyse complex and changing situations. A detailed knowledge of Light Cav troops and their operations. Must be able to inspire.

37
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What weapons does the artillery employ?

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155mm M198 Howitzer (replaced by M777) and

105mm L118 Light Gun

38
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What vehicles does the Armoured Corps employ?

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The armoured corps reserves employs LCPV (Patrol Vehicle) IIMV (Interim Infantry Military Vehicle) and Bushmaster (PMV)

39
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What is involved in employment training?

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2-16Day modules
1st in Platoon attacks, advance, and ambushing
2nd in defensive operatations, withdrawals, vital asset protection, vehicle check points.
3rd is on the job training with the unit.
4th is range skills/knowledge to allow supervising and teaching of field firing exercises.

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What’s the role of an officer

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An officer overseas the welfare and capability of their men, ensuring they maintain a high level of skills and fitness, whilst also providing an administrative capacity to the ADF. An officer is expected to be able to inspire, influence and mentor their men into achieving their best

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