Job/Training Understanding Flashcards
What is your initial minimum period of service (IMPS)?
There is no minimum number of years required in the ADF Reserve as service is voluntary.
What are some of the responsibilities of the Service you are applying for? [not complete]…
Why does the ADF have values?
Defence has a unified set of values that apply to decision making and actions across all Groups and Services.
1: Service – The selflessness of character to place the security and interests of our nation and its people ahead
of my own.
2: Courage – The strength of character to say and do the right thing, always, especially in the face of adversity.
3: Respect – The humanity of character to value others and treat them with dignity.
4: Integrity – The consistency of character to align my thoughts, words and actions to do what is right.
5: Excellence – The willingness of character to strive each day to be the best I can be, both professionally and
personally.
Initial Military Training: location, duration, course content? [not finished]
Location: The Army Officer Course is conducted at the Royal Military College, Duntroon located in Canberra, ACT.
Duration: Specialist Service Officers undertake up to 42 days
training.
Course content: The training is divided into three classes:
Initial Employment Training?
Prior to graduation from RMC, you’ll be appointed to one of the Army’s specialised branches, known as Corps.
Corps allocation is based on your preference, competitiveness and availability of positions.
Initially, you’ll be required to complete several weeks of in-service corps training and familiarisation. You’ll then be posted to your unit, where you will find yourself leading soldiers (potentially on operations), tactical assaults or managing any number of vital Army functions.
What can you expect to be your day-to-day role once posted to your unit? (Hint areas of law) [not complete ask Codie]
…experience working in areas such as disciplinary, administrative, operations, civil and commercial and legal aid requirements….
What are the Defence Values? Hint…the defence values are underpinned by….(6)
The Defence values are underpinned by these personnel behaviours.
- Act with purpose for Defence and the nation.
- Be adaptable, innovative and agile.
- Collaborate and be team-focused.
- Be accountable and trustworthy.
- Reflect, learn and improve.
- Be inclusive and value others.
How many days are you required to serve in your first year?
In your first year, you can choose to serve between a minimum of 21 and up to 100 days, which includes initial Employment and Military Training.
How many days are you required to serve after completion of initial training?
You can choose to serve 20 to 100 days each year.
What is the daily rate once trained?
$203 per day tax free
What is your daily rate while training?
$257 per day tax free
