Basic Knowledge Flashcards
Who is Minister for Defence?
Senator Linda Reynolds
Who is the Chief of Army
Lieutenant General Rick Burr
Who is Chief of Airforce?
Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld
Who is Chief of Navy?
Vice Admiral Michael Noonan
Who is Chief of the ADF?
General Angus Campbell
What are the values of the ARMY?
Service: The selflessness of character to place the security and interests of our nation and its people ahead of my own.
Courage: The strength of character to say and do the right thing
Respect: The humanity of character to value others and treat them with dignity.
Integrity: The consistency of character to align my thoughts, words and actions to do what is right.
Excellence: The willingness of character to strive each day to be the best I can be, both professionally and personally.
Current in service RIFLE
The Enhanced F88 Austeyer. Specs: 5.56MM Calibre Modes: Single shot or semi-automatic Rounds: 30-round box magazine Type: 5.56MM x 40mm Nato Ammo
Difference between the F88 and EF88?
Yes.
- Lighter Barrel
- Improved Gas Plus Adjustment
- Improved trigger guard
- NonSlip stock butt
- Improved Red Dot Sight
- Bolt Release clutch for faster reloading
- Added Nato STD Rail for grips, bipods and visual lumination Devices
- Improved Mass to create better balance
What pistol?
Self Loading 9mm Mark 3
9mm
13 rounds
118mm barrel
Why use EF88?
Reliable
Easy Maintenace (requires no tools)
Accurate
Easy to move with
Can you offer unrestricted service (and do you know what this means)?
Unrestricted service means no penalty rates, shift work, the possibility of being deployed anywhere domestic or internationally
Defence’s two enduring purposes?
Defend Australia and its national interests
Protect and advance Australia strategic interests
What is the DFDA (Defence Force Discipline Act)?
The DFDA outlines the level of discipline action. Three levels
1: Discipline Officer Scheme - Enables commanders to deal with minor disciplinary offences in a simple, quick and fair manner
2: Summary Authorities - Enables commanding officers and officers appointed as superior summary authorities to deal with more serious disciplinary offences
3: Defence Force Magistrate and Courts Martial proceedings: Highest level of disciplinary action under
the DFDA
Provide and example for each level of the AFDA
1: Discipline Officer Scheme - Someone os late to parade
2: Summary Authorities - Unsafe or inappropriate behaviour
3: Defence Force Magistrate and Courts Martial proceedings - Breaking Military and/or civilian Law
What is the Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS)?
6 years baby
