Drone Operating

Question 1

What does a drone operator do?

Answer 1

They operate unmanned aerial vehicles.
They are the eyes and ears of the battlefield.
Gather information to keep troops safe on the ground and up to date on the enemy threat in the area.

Question 2

What are drone operators trained in?

Answer 2

Trained in the theory of flight and identifying weather conditions that affect their ability to fly.
Operates cameras at day and night.

Question 3

What do drone operators do?

Answer 3

Operate UAV unmanned aerial vehicles.
Vital information to enable tactical decision making.
Assist in the defence of ground troops.
General soldiering duties.

Question 4

IMPS

Answer 4

4-7 years

Question 5

Kapooka what will be learnt

Answer 5

80 days to learn to be a soldier.

Physical training, weapon handling, shooting, first aid, drill and field craft.

Question 6

Employment training after Kapooka

Answer 6

Basic combat communications course- 6days puckapunal
RAA common induction training 12days puckapunal
Operator unmanned aerial systems course- 2phases last for 21weeks.