General Assessment Session Questions

Question 1

What are some of the current overseas operations the ADF is involved in?

Answer 1

Has a number of overseas operations
- Operation ACCORDION:
MER (middle eastern region), over 600 personnel.
Operation ACCORDION’s mission is to support the sustainment of ADF operations, enable contingency planning and strengthen regional relationships in the MER.

• Operation OKRA:
  Operation OKRA is the Australian Defence Force’s contribution to the international effort to combat the Daesh (also known as ISIL) terrorist threat in Iraq and Syria.

Question 2

Who is the current Minister of Defence?

Answer 2

Linda Reynolds

Question 3

Who is the Chief of the Defence Force?

Answer 3

General Angus Campbell

Question 4

Who is the Vice Chief of the Defence Force?

Answer 4

Vice Admiral David Lance Johnston

Question 5

Who is the Chief of the Army?

Answer 5

Lieutenant General Rick Burr

Question 6

Who is the Chief of the AF?

Answer 6

Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld

Question 7

Who is the chief of the Navy?

Answer 7

Vice Admiral Michael Noonan

Question 8

What are your Strengths?

Answer 8

I think one of my biggest strengths is being open-minded and un-afraid of change.
I strongly believe that self-growth and self-awareness is one of the most valuable assets people have, and I’m always striving to learn more and be better than I was the day before.

Question 9

What are your Weaknesses?

Answer 9

One of my biggest weaknesses is that I tend to spend a lot of time in my own head; I have a lot of ideas and I love making plans, researching and starting projects but I often end up off track and procrastinating.
One of the biggest things I’ve found to help with this is having a structured daily routine - because as much as I like my freedom, I always work better and get more done in a structured environment.

Question 10

Why do you want to join the ADF?

Answer 10

My Dad was in the army when he was younger and talked about it a lot, so its something I’ve always thought about. I want a career where I can make a difference, something that will challenge me to be a better version of myself.

Question 11

PFA Scores?

Answer 11

Over 10 push ups and 40 sit ups about 5.5 on the beep test.

Question 12

What is unrestricted service?

Answer 12

Unrestricted service means that all members of the ADF must be available to be moved or deployed across Australia or Overseas, at any time.
Members may be required to work long hours, shift work and/or irregular hours without overtime or penalty rates.
Members cannot have any civil or criminal restrictions placed upon them that may limit their ability to provide unrestricted service.

Question 13

What is your understanding of a combat role?

Answer 13

May involve reconnaissance, security and other aspects of both offensive and defensive combat situations.

Question 14

ADF - Equity and Diversity

Answer 14

The ADF strives the be representative of and attractive to the Australian community, and has strategy’s encouraging women and indigenous participation.

Question 15

What is the DFDA?

Answer 15

Defence Force Discipline Act -
Members of the ADF are subject to not only civilian law but also military law, with its own courts and punishments.
Members are bound to follow all lawful commands at any time and which could involve personal risk.
The DFDA ensures order and discipline.

Question 16

ADF - Harassment and Abuse

Answer 16

Zero tolerance.

Question 17

What is the ADF policy on drugs and alcohol?

Answer 17

The ADF encourages a responsible attitude towards alcohol consumption and has a zero tolerance policy on drugs.

Question 18

What is operational Service?

Answer 18

As the primary role of the ADF is the defence of Australia and its interests, members may be called upon to deploy to or near war zones.
Even in peace times members may be deployed to unstable areas where the risk of violence is high.
In these situations members may be required to engage in offensive of defensive action for the protection of themselves and others.

*There is some degree of personal risk that may be involved even in peace times as you may be required to participate in operations and major exercises that include search and rescue and natural disaster relief.

Question 19

What are some of the local tasks/domestic operations the ADF is/has been involved in?

Answer 19

Most recently the ADF has supported the governments efforts in managing the corona virus.
The ADF also helped with the recent bushfires.