Infantry

Question 1

IS What tasks do you do?

Answer 1

• Locating enemies using patroling and recon techniques
• Providing security
• Fighting at close quarters in all conditions and environments
• Advanced weapon training (rifles, machine guns, grenades and AA weapons)
• Survival tactics
• Siezing and holding ground

Question 2

IS What do you do on parade night?

Answer 2

• PT
• Tactics training
• Weapon drills

Question 3

IS What is your role in larger exerises?

Answer 3

• Team based combat training
• Develop individual skills
• Work towards tactical objective

Question 4

IS What is your pay?

Answer 4

$154 while training
$201 once trained

Question 5

IS What locations can you be at?

Answer 5

Closest ones are:
Karrakatta (Irwin Barracks)
Rockingham Depot (Dixon Road)

Question 6

IS What is your training like?

Answer 6

Recruit Training
3 weeks at Kapooka completing module A of army recruit training
- Weapon handling, drill, first aid, PT and field craft
Done within 6 months of sign up

Land Combat Module
16 days @ close to home location
- Weapons
- Explosives
- Night operating equiptment
- PPE

Exported Training
3x2 day module @ posted unit
- F89 light support weapon
- Field and battle craft
- Navigation

Further Training
RAInf IET Module 2
14 days @ posted unit
- Operate in offenesive, defensive and stability operations
- Maintian battle fitness
- Participate in section and platoon operations

Question 7

IS How many days do you serve

Answer 7

First year 35-70 (training included)
Additional years 20-70