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What is the DEFENCE WHITE PAPER 2016

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A document representing the government’s commitment to the safety of Australia and its people, aiming to keep nation safe and protect our way of life.

It sets out a comprehensive, responsible long term plan for Australia’s defence

Outlines the governments plan to enhance defence capability, deepen international security partnerships, collaborate with the defence industry and science technology research partners.

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Who is the MINISTER OF DEFENCE

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Marise Payne (2015)

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Who is the CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCE

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Angus Campbell (2018)

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Who is the CHIEF OF ARMY

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Rick Burr (2018)

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What is the OFFICER SELECTION BOARD

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Assessment which aids in identifying suitable applicants

Tests competitiveness for vacancies

Suitability is based on leadership, teamwork and individual abilities

Performed in front of the president of DF, specialist officer and psychologist

Comprised of written exam, oral presentation, group exercise, interview and practical

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What is your PERIOD OF SERVICE

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IMPS = length of sponsorship + 365 days

Begins once completed studied and commence effective employment

Postgraduate clinical placement (2 years) doesn’t count as either

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Outline MILITARY TRAINING

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Specialist service officer course
Royal Military College, Duntroon, Canberra

42 days = module 1 (26 days) and module 2 (16 days)

Module 1 - barracks environment, topics common to all corps, combat first aid, firearms training, communication equipment, justice system combat skills, navigation

Module 2 - camp and field environments, leadership, customs and traditions of the army, defence communication and writing, unit and personnel administration, risk management procedures, and tactical and operational concepts

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Outline EMPLOYMENT TRAINING

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Logistics officers basic course
Army Logistics Training Centre, Bandiana, Victoria

3 weeks

Training to apply professional skills to the military environment

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Outline EXTENDED TRAINING

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ADF extended practice nursing course
Army school of health

During 1st 12 months of training
25 days - part 1 (12 days), part 2 (10 days)

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Why join the army

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Personal values align with the army values of courage, initiative, respect and teamwork

Teamwork is especially important as it strengthens the other values.

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What are the ARMY VALUES

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Courage
Initiative
Respect
Teamwork

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What is the DF DISCIPLINE ACT (1982)

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Civilian law + military law
Follow all commands given at any time which could invole risk

Offences military in nature or civil in a military environment
Prosecuted in military discipline system

Maintain command and operational effectiventess

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What is the MILITARY DISCIPLINE SYSTEM

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Discipline officer scheme - lowest level, commanders deal with minor offences in a simple, quick and fair manner

Summary authorities - more serious offences, delt with by commanding officers and officers appointed as superior summary authorities

Magistrate and courts marital proceedings - highest level, provides automatic review of summary authority proceedings by reviewing authority. May have rights of appeal to DF Discipline Appeal Tribunal, Federal Court or High Court of Australia.

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What is OPERATIONAL SERVICE

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Possibility of deploying to or near war zones (if hostilities)
Engage in direct action against an enemy force
Deploy to unstable areas where risk of violence is high (peacetime)
Engage in offensive or defensive action for protection of self and others

Major exercises
Search and rescue
Natural disaster relief

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Why join the ADF

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Passion for the outdoors (camping, sailing, hiking)

Enjoy challenging myself (ADF great place to provide challenge within safe and controlled environment)

Give back to country

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What is UNRESTRICTED SERVICE

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Manditory
Must be available to move or deploy overseas
Can’t have civil or criminal restrictions

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CHALLENGES during training

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Unknown
Full on learning
New learning - style and topic
Physical
Changing of mindset
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How to OVERCOME CHALLENGES

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Form routine
Form habits
Set goals
Endeavour to make connections

Studious
Transition Y12 - uni
Apply self

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Personal QUALITIES

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Conscientious
Motivated
Dedicated
Cooperative

Leadership
Pride

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Benefits of enlistment

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Pride of being able to serve
Sense of family
Do what you love for a living
Train to reach full potential
Travel
Equal opportunities
Active
Medical and dental
Accommodation
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Why be an OFFICER

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Greater opportunities
Be able to lead
Sense of challenge

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ROLE and RESPONSIBILITY of officer

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Leader - take control of situations, command people and resources
Training and mentoring
Coordinating 
Formulate strategies
Lead operations
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Current in service RIFLE

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F88 STEYR

Calibre: 5.56 mm
Weight: 4.8 kg
Length: 790 mm
Rate: 680 - 850 rpm

Easy maintenance

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When have you worked in a TEAM ENVIRONMENT

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Leeuwin
Volleyball
Taekwondo
Healthcare

Key time of late has been working as part of crew on the Leeuwin where I am a trainee watch leader. Also, working within hospitals as a student nurse having to coordinate with other nurses and staff to ensure things get done.

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What are the pre-enlistment FITNESS requirements

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Pushups - 8 in 2 mins
Sit-ups - 45 with 3 sec cadence
Beep test - 7.5

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How have you been TRAINING

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TKD x2 - endurance, strength, flexibility, discipline
VB - endurance
Woman ADF fitness sessions
Running, pushups, situps, weights at home

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Drugs tolerance

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Zero tolerance for non-medical use

Misuse of prescribes and non prescribed drugs is not permitted

Personnel may be required to provide urine specimen for urinalysis

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POSITIVES of joining the army

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Diversity
Opportunity
Structure
Develop a variety of skills
Lifestyle and career
Sense of family
Fitness
Pride
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NEGATIVES of joining the army

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Reduced flexibility
Miss family and events
Move often - reduced roots

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Qualities of a GOOD LEADER

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Adaptable 
Take risks
Believe in yourself
Good communication
Make hard choices
Self-sacrifice
Show respect
Show empathy
Know the team
Clear focus
Push people to be their best
Recognise achievements of team
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Qualities of a GOOD MANAGER

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Good management skills
Coaching
Seek response and feedback
Resolve conflicts
Delegate
Raise moral
Clear
Plans
Engage
Communicate
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Describe LEADERSHIP

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Member of the team
Possesses control
Strives to motivate and inspire
Lead by example
Create and share a vision

Leaders have people who follow them

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Describe MANAGEMENT

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Controls team
Isn’t necessarily a part of the team
Creates goals
Can manage from afar

Managers have people who work for them

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Whats the DIFFERENCE between leadership and management

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Leaders have people follow them, managers have people who work for them

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POSITIVE aspects of being a leader

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Create vision
Create culture
Bring energy and passion
Lead by example
Opportunities
Respect
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NEGATIVE aspects of being a leader

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Responsibility
Stress
Can’t control all
Isolation

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What are the types of LEADERSHIP STYLES

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Transformational
Transactional
Autocratic
Laissez-faire
Democratic
Bureaucratic
Charismatic
Situational

Visionary
Facilitative
Team
Strategic

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Transformational leadership

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Often considered most desirable

Inspire through effective communication and creating an environment of intellectual stimulation

Motivate others to do more than originally intended and thought possible - raise one another to higher levels of morality and motivation

Set more challenging expectations and typically achieve higher performance

Statistically have more committed and satisfied followers

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Transactional leadership

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Focus on group organisation, establishing clear chain of command and using reward and punishment approach

Leaders offer an exchange - reward good, punish bad

+ve good for short term
-ve employees unlikely to reach full creative potential

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Autocratic leadership

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Extreme version of transactional - rule with iron fist

Significant control over staff and rarely consider worker suggestions or share power

+ve suited to routine or limited skill environments / jobs
common in military organisations
-ve rarely appreciated by staff
high turnover and absenteeism
lack creativity due to strategic direction

Boss centered - leader holds authority and responsibility

Leaders make decisions without consulting subordinates
Reach decisions, communicate to subordinates and expect prompt implementation

Little or no flexibility

Guidelines, procedures and policies are additions of autocratic leader

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Laissez-faire leadership

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‘Let them do’ or ‘let it be’

Hands-off approach, allowing employees to get on with tasks as they see fit

+ve effective in creative jobs or experienced employees
gives authority to employees
-ve least satisfying and least effective style

Important leaders monitor performance and communicate expectations to prevent work standards slipping

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Democratic leadership

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Leaders ask for input from team before making decision

+ve higher levels of job satisfaction
better creativity
one of most prefered styles
entails fairness, competence, creativity, courage,
intelligence and honesty
-ve slower
not good if quick decision-making is crucial

Subordinates involved in making decisions - headship centered on subordinates contributions

Leader holds final responsibility but can delegate authority to others

Communication is active upward and downward

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Bureaucratic leadership

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Ensure people follow the rules and carry out tasks by the book

Often implemented in highly regulated or administrative environments, where adherence to the rules and a defined hierarchy are important

+ve works well in health and safety
-ve stifle innovation and creativity in agile, fast-paced

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Charismatic leadership

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Rely heavily on positive charm and personality of leader
Leader manifests revolutionary power

+ve transformation of followers’ values and beliefs.
-ve less favourable as success closely linked to
presence of the leader
removal of leader leaves a power vacuum

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Situational leadership

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Theory that best leaders utilise range of different styles depending on the environment

Factors - worker seniority, business process performed
and complexity of tasks

-ve difficult to gauge what style is most suitable
hold up decision-making processes

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Strategic leadership

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Leader is head of organization - not limited to those at top

Fills gap between need for new possibility and need for practicality by providing a prescriptive set of habits

Using well considered tactics to communicate a vision for an organization

Manages, motivates and persuades staff to share vision, and can be important tool for implementing change or creating structure

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Facilitative leadership

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People centered, quality and results driven process of developing and supporting a culture in the workplace that facilitates goal achievement through effective relational processes

Important to effective group process, teamwork, culture and change management in the workplace.

Dependent on measurements and outcomes - not skill

Effectiveness of group is directly related to efficacy of its process

If group is high functioning, the facilitative leader uses a light hand on the process.
If group is low functioning, the facilitative leader will be more directives in helping the group run its process

Involves monitoring of group dynamics, offering process suggestions and interventions to help the group stay on track.

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Visionary leadership

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Motivated by what team can become

Not bogged down with technical details, big picture people intent to usher in new eras of innovation and development

Transform their visions into realities

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Describe how POSTINGS and DEPLOYMENTS work

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Reflect need to fill current vacancies as well as rotate personnel through operational, staff and training appointments.

Aim to be sufficiently long (3 years) for personnel to develop an understanding of job (develop sound technique, procedures and doctrine). Contribute to job satisfaction, family welfare and domestic stability.

Normally experience a number of moves - removal leave, financial and accommodation assistance.

Factors taken into consideration = personal preferences, family welfare and compassionate circumstances

Personal preferences cannot be overriding influence on selection of posting

Deployment occurs on regular basis in response to peacekeeping, exercises and natural disasters etc.

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Outline RELIGIOUS and CULTURAL concerns

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ADF is not obliged to provide facilities or time off for religious purposes

Wherever possible opportunities are provided for requests of time or facilities for religious purposes.

DRESS - required to adhere to policies (due to safety) but flexible in allowing variations

TATTOOS AND JEWELLERY - requests will be considered and waivers may be granted

DIETARY - every effort made to provide flexibility but not always possible

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Outline policy on TATTOOS and BRANDING

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Prohibited on face, including scalp, ears, and neck and the hands

Permitted on other parts of body unless it’s considered offensive

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Outline policy on DRESS and GROOMING

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Each service has uniform, hair neat natural, etc

Regulations foster qualities of teamwork and esprit de corps and allow identification.

Gives sense of belonging and being part of organisation

Promote confidence and pride in military amoung community

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Outline the ADFs regulation of LIFESTYLE

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Regulations can affect areas such as:

  • recreational use of drugs
  • consumption of alcohol
  • unacceptable behaviour
  • unreasonable debt

Many practices banned or regulated by ADF are legal under civil law or socially acceptable

Maintains communities high expectations of ADF and its members

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Outline WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR

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Strives to be an inclusive and progressive workplace that benefits from diverse personnel

Maintaining appropriate workplace behaviour and treating everyone with respect and fairness is essential

Must be responsible, accountable and considerate of the consequences of their actions, attitude and behaviour towards others.

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Outline POLICE RECORD CHECKS

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National police checks are conducted during recruitment process and prior to enlistment

Assists in assessing candidates suitability to serve

History may imply unacceptable behaviour, attitude, lack of self control and discipline

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Outline SECURITY CHECKS

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Conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency

Determines suitability for access to national security information

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Alcohol tolerance

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ADF does not condone alcohol abuse and does not tolerate alcohol consumption practices that may impair capacity to perform duties

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Discuss the PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM

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Process to monitor and reward good performance and identify and resolve performance issues

All members participate

Used for range of career management purposes (postings, promotions, etc)

Provide permanent record of achievements throughout career

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Discuss TRAINING FAILURE policy

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Failure to complete any module may result in termination

May be offered alternative or remedial training

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Discuss SUPERANNUATION

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Compulsory deduction from salary designed to ensure you have an income during retirement

Military super = military superannuation and benefits scheme

Funds come from:
1) member benefits made up of fortnightly contributions
and its interest
2) employer benefit - governments contribution

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Discuss SERVICE ALLOWANCE

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Compensates majority of members for special demands of service life

Include:

  • on call at all times
  • long irregular hours
  • no overtime or penalty rates
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Discuss CATEGORISATION

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1) Member with dependants (MWD)
2) Menber with dependants (unaccompanied) (MWD(U))
3) Member without dependants (MWOD)

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Discuss ACCOMODATION

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MWOD, MWD(U) and temporary personnel

  • live in quarters provided by ADF
  • no compulsion to live in quarters except special circumstances (IMT, IET)
  • if not available find accommodation on private rental market using Rental Allowance Scheme
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Discuss REMOVALS

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Entitlement for you, your family and your belongings to be removed from one place to another at ADF expense.

Usually consequence of a posting

Type of removal based on length of posting

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Discuss ENTITLEMENT

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Annual leave credited fortnightly, amounting to 20 working days a year

Other types of leave may be granted to make up for arduous, special or prolonged duty, including trainee leave, seagoing or flying leave, remote locality and field leave

Long service leave accumulates at a rate of 9 days per year and may be taken after 10 years

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Discuss ANUAL LEAVE FREE TRAVEL

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Member serving in Australia with no spouse or dependants whose nominated family is in Australia but not at place of duty may travel at commonwealths expense

If family is international, travel to international airport closest to posting which flies to country

Return trips - one trip per year
Deferred recreational leave - if service prevents member accessing leave it may be deferred to following year
Recalled from leave - if recalled on recreational leave, considered not to have taken it
Limit of recreational travel leave - not exceed 7 trips per year

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Discuss FURTHER EDUCATION

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Defence Assisted Study Scheme exists to encourage personnel to undertake educational and training courses to enhance professional capacity

Gives opportunity to participate in upward movement of educational levels and increases professional effectiveness

Financial assistance - aimed at 75% reimbursement

Maximum study release of 90 hours per semester

Max 3 hours travelling time per week

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Discuss MEDICAL AND DENTAL

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ADF provides medical and dental treatment as required to keep or restore you to normal health

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Discuss the ROLE of the NURSE

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ARA employs nurses primarily in deployable health units with opportunities in primary healthcare facilities, inpatient facilities and roles in training, health management, administration and command, and leadership

Work in units which provide primary health care and immediate resuscitation in pre-hospital setting. Army also has certified surgical field hospital that can provide comprehensive hospital capacity - deploy during combat, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operations

When not on exercises or operations, focus on training for operations through individual and group activities. Opportunites to maintain clinical skills through employment on bases delivering primary health care and low acuity in patient care. Programs in metropolitan hospitals to maintain higher order clinical skills. Also fill range of key management administration and command positions

Offers variety and challenges in employment and travel

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What LOCATIONS could you be posted

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1st posting likely to be in Brisbane, Darwin or Townsville in a health battalion providing pre-hospital trauma and primary health care or a field hospital unit

Range of employment opportunities across Australia primarily working in Health Centres delivering primary and low dependency inpatient care

Range of opportunities for external placements in major metropolitan hospitals

Work overseas where Army is deployed

High degree of mobility in first 2 years

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Discuss SALARY and ALLOWANCE

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In final uni year - $49 207
On completion of IMT and IET - $61 652

Salary will increase with rank, years served and acquisition of skills

Uniform allowance - $419, $682 after commissioning
Service allowance - $13 991 excluding training times

Do not include compulsory deductions

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Discuss POSTGRADUATE EXPERIENCE

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1-year practical experience in transition to practice program followed by 1-year clinical experience in an area applicable to nursing (medical, surgical, emergency, perioperative, high dependency, rehabilitation, MH)

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What to nursing officers do?

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Provide front line and rear echelon support during war and peacetime

Work independently where nearest hospital can be hours away

Work with MOs to lead resuscitation teams in field hospital during exercises, aeromedical evacuation and road transport

Utilise combat medics for initial assessment and stabilisation

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Discuss SCOPE

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The extended nurse practice course extends scope allowing NOs to perform procedures normally reserved for ED consultants (mechanical airways, intubation, needle thorax decompression, plastering, suturing, etc)

Courses and skill set offered are some you won’t find elsewhere and are transferrable skills that make you highly employable

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What is the DAY TO DAY ROLE

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0630 - 0700 Daily PT
0730 - 0830 Sick parade

Basic appointments

  • pre hospital trauma
  • routine assessments
  • attesation medical assessment
  • periodic / separation assessment
  • pre post deployment screening

Paperwork

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What is MECRB

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Medical employment classification review board

Important aspect of NOs role

Dictated a soldiers employability and suitability to continue in ADF

Panel including NO make determination whether member is employable/deployable, requires rehab or is to be discharged

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What is SICK PARADE

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Run in mornings at all regimental air posts

Primary role is like mini ED for everyone who thinks they cant work. No sickies, have to go to RAP to NO who will triage and write CHIT (medical certificate), may refer, give meds

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78
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What is ARMY INDIVIDUAL READINESS NOTICE

A

Officer first, nurse second

AIRN compliance ensures you are fit to fight to fulfil need

Defines minimum level of readiness, across 6 areas which every member has to obtain and maintain

Individual availability
Employment proficiency
Medical fitness
Dental fitness
Physical fitness
Weapons proficiency
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79
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What is the PURPOSE of the army

A

Promotes and protects Australia’s interests, deters threats to our sovereignty and if necessary defeats them
Provide formidable military capacity built upon courage, initiative, respect and teamwork

Supports range of operations in Australia and overseas including supporting security and counterterrorism, protectin boarders from illegal activity, humanitarianism and peacekeeping, and natural disaster relief

Adapting to complex strategic environments

80
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What are the CURRENT OPERATIONS?

A

ACCORDION - middle east region (500)

ASLAN - sudan (25)

MANITOU - middle east region (240)

MAZURKA - egypt (27)

ORKA - middle east region and iraq (600)

PALADIN - israel / lebanon (12)

RESOLUTE - australian maritime interests (600)

HIGHROAD - afghanistan (300)

AUGURY - philippines (100)

81
Q

Where is operation ORKA?

A

Middle east region and Iraq

82
Q

Where is operation HIGHROAD?

A

Afghanistan

83
Q

Where is operation RESOLUTE?

A

Australian Maritime Interests - 10% of surface extending 200 nautical miles from Australias mainland and offshore territories

84
Q

Where is operation MAZURKA?

A

Egypt

85
Q

Where is operation PALADIN?

A

Israel / Lebanon

86
Q

Where is operation ASLAN?

A

Sudan

87
Q

Where is operation GATEWAY?

A

South China Sea / Indian Ocean

88
Q

Where is operation ACCORDION?

A

MER

89
Q

What are the PERIODIC OPERATIONS?

A

GATEWAY - south china sea / indian ocean (varied)
RENDERSAFE - south west pacific nations (500)
SOLANIA - south west pacific (varied)

90
Q

Where is operation RENDERSAFE?

A

South West Pacific Nations

91
Q

Where is operation AUGURY?

A

Philippines

92
Q

Where is operation SOLANIA?

A

South West Pacific

93
Q

Where is operation MANITOU?

A

MER

94
Q

How many personnel in operation ORKA?

A

600 (150 air TG, 80 special operations TG, 300 TG Taji)

95
Q

How many personnel in operation HIGHROAD?

A

300 (N, A, AF and defence civilians)

96
Q

How many personnel in operation RESOLUTE?

A

600 (350 ADF at sea, air and land, personnel from Australian Border Force and other agency)

97
Q

How many personnel in operation MAZURKA?

A

27

98
Q

How many personnel in operation PALADIN?

A

12

99
Q

How many personnel in operation ASLAN?

A

25 (A, AF AND N)

100
Q

How many personnel in operation GATEWAY?

A

Varied

101
Q

How many personnel in operation ACCORDION?

A

500 (from Australias main logistics base, provide support to ops on region including ORKA, HIGHROAD and MANITOU)

102
Q

How many personnel in operation RENDERSAFE?

A

500 (explosive ordinance disposal teams from AUS, US, UK, NZ, Canada, Solomon Islands)

103
Q

How many personnel in operation AUGURY?

A

100 (A, N, AF)

Occasionally Navy vessels work with Philippine Navy in Sulu and Celebes Sea and temporatily increase personnel

104
Q

How many personnel in operation MANITOU?

A

240 (HMAS Warramunga)

105
Q

Discuss operation ORKA

A

ADFs contribution to the international effort to combat the Daesh terrorist threat in Iraq and Syria

Closely coordinated with Iraqi government Gulf nations and a broad coalition of international partners

106
Q

Discuss operation HIGHROAD

A

ADFs contribution to Afghanistan fulfilled by personnel serving with ADFs TG Afghanistan

Australia remains committed to a stable and secure Afghanistan and continues to support the NATO led train, advice and assist mission Resolute support

TG Afghanistan HQ at airport, 40 ADF personnel, coordinated administration, communications and logistics support for ADF members

107
Q

Discuss operation RESOLUTE

A

Contribution to whole of governments effort to protect borders and offshore maritime interests

Protect maritime domain from security threats

  • illegal maritime arrivals
  • maritime terrorism
  • piracy, robbery and violence at sea
  • compromise to biosecurity
  • illegal activity in protected areas
  • illegal exploitation of natural resources (eg fishing)
  • pollution
  • prohibited imports and exports

Contributes forces through Joint Task Force 639 to maritime border command

108
Q

Discuss operation MAZURKA

A

Multinational Force and Observers

Non UN organisation established to oversee long-standing peace agreements in region

Maintained by 12 nations - AUS, NZ, US, Canada, Fiji, France and others

Assist in peace process by monitoring border, preparing daily operational briefings and supporting HQ

109
Q

Discuss operation PALADIN

A

Contributing to UN Truce Supervision Organisation in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria

UNTSO established to supervise truce agreed at conclusion of first Arab/Israeli war

Employed in variety of roles

  • staff officers in UNTSO HQ in Jerusalem
  • military observers throughout region
110
Q

Discuss operation ASLAN

A

Deployment of ADF personnel to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan

Assists UN to protect people of Republic of South Sudan through the monitoring of human rights and the delivery of humanitarian aid

Personnel not deployed in combat roles

UNMISS HQ positions

  • military liaison officer
  • operations, aviation, logistics support
111
Q

Discuss operation GATEWAY

A

Contribution to preservation of regional security and stability in SE Asia

Provides maritime surveillance patrols in North Indian Ocean and South China Sea

Maintain bilateral defence relationship between Australia and Malaysia

Part of support to Australias efforts to counter people smuggling

112
Q

Discuss operation ACCORDION

A

Support sustainment of ADF operations, enable contingency planning and enhance regional relationships in MER

Provide support to ops in region including ORKA, HIGHROAD and MANITOU

113
Q

Discuss operation RENDERSAFE

A

Aims to safely dispose of WWII vintage explosive remnants of war from south pacific island nations

16 tonnes of ordnance were disposed of

Assisted by extensive community engagement prepatation in months leading up to operation to explain to locals safety procedures

114
Q

Discuss operation AUGURY

A

Partnership with Armed Forces of Philippines on sharing experiences and approached to counter complex urban terrorist tactics

AUS - provide insight and experience from ADF operations in MER and Afghanistan
Philippines - share knowledge from experience in Marawi

Collabourative exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures

Activities occur on Philippine military bases and sea. Small number occur in Australia

Enhance common understanding of terrorist threat and build security relationship

Build strong foundation of well established Defence Cooperation Program including bilateral and multilateral exercises, offer exchanges, regular senior level consultations and training and educational cources with 150 positions offered annually

115
Q

Discuss operation SOLANIA

A

Contribution to maritime surveillance within South West Pacific region

Supports operations Kuru Kuru, Big Eye, Island Chief, Tui Moaria and Rai Balang - coordinated maritime surveillance and patrol operations run by pacific island forum fisheries agency to detect and deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing

ADF provides intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support to pacific island countries to support economic development through protection of fisheries and resources

Support policing of economic exclusive zone to enable cooperation in fishery surveillance and law enforcement

Contributes to wider multinational program to provide maritime surveillance support in Pacific, coordinaded by Quadrilateral Defence Coordinating Group (AUS, NZ, US, France)

116
Q

Discuss operation MANITOU

A

Contribution to support international efforts to promote maritime security, stability and prosperity

Enhanced security environment ensures Australias safe and open access to region while fostering trade and commerce

Under command of JTF 633

117
Q

Explain exercise TALISMAN SABRE

A

Biennial combined Australia and US training activity often including other allied forces designed to train respective military force elements in planning and conducting CTF operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability

Conducted at designated ADF facilities primarily throughout QLD and adjacent maritime and airspace areas

Odd years

118
Q

Explain exercise HAMEL

A

Designed to develop, confirm and evaluate the foundation war fighting skills of Army’s combat forces in combined and joint setting

Allow commanders to ensure brigades and units are battle ready and HQ to exercise processes and procedures

Interaction with allied forces

Take place in larger training areas of Cultana, SA and Shoalwater Bay, Central QLD

Even years

119
Q

What EQUIPMENT does the Army use?

A 
M777 155mm Lightweight Towed Howitzer
AN / TPQ-48 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar
Sikorsky Black Hawk
Boeing CH-47 Chinook
Eurocopter Tiger
EF88 STEYR
AMR 50cal AW50F
Blaser Tactical 2 Sniper Rifle
F89 and Para Minimi
Heckler and Koch HK417 and suppressor
Javelin
M3 Carl Gustav
Mag58
Maximi
MP5 9mm
Self Loading Pistol 9mm Mark 3
SR98
M2 Heavy Barral Quick Change Barrel Machine Gun
81mm F2 Mortar
Grenades
Antipersonnel Weapon M18A1
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Australian Light Armoured Vehicle
Bushmaster
G Wagon
M1 Abrams Tank
M113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carrier
120
Q

What is the M777 155mm Lightweight Towed Howitzer

A

Latest artillery piece to be employed by army replacing L119 light gun and M198 medium gun

Link with Australia and coalition networks providing accurate and timely response

Provides support to combat troops through offensive and defensive fires with conventional and precision-guided projectile

121
Q

What is the AN / TPQ-48 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar

A

Man-portable system designed to select, track and locate primarily mortars (and rockets in later versions)

Provides 360 degree surveillance using electronically scanned antenna

2 modes - sense can warn, counterfire

Provides enhances force protection with coverage
In counter fire mode, can provide accurate point of origin data

122
Q

What is the Sikorsky Black Hawk

A

Utility helicopter idealy suited to role of providing air mobility for troops and equipment in battle zone

Can carry out aerial reconnaissance, observation, direction or artillery fire, casualty evacuation and areal fire support

Role in community support tasks - S+E, flood relief

123
Q

What is the Boeing CH-47 Chinook

A

Versatile, twin-engine, tandem rotor, heavy lift helicopter

Primary role includes troop movement, artillery emplacement and battlefield resupply

Wide loading ramp at rear of fuselage and 3 external cargo nooks

124
Q

What is the Eurocopter Tiger

A

Armed reconnaissance helicopter

Two seat attack helicopter that performs wide range of missions

Fast and agile with ability to detect and engage targets at long ranges and can coordinate and control combined arms teams

125
Q

What is the EF88 STEYR

A

Standard rifle used

High accuracy
Operational in severe climates
Easy maintenance
Lightweight

Key differences

  • fixed lighter barrel
  • double action side opening grenade launcher
  • improved trigger guard grip access
  • reduces overall mass, improved balance
126
Q

What is the AMR 50cal AW50F

A

Bolt operated, magazine fed weapon that fires several types of 12.7mm ammunition with the capacity of engaging point targets to a range of 1500m

Adjusted bipod and third leg that can be adjusted to fit personal and tactical requirements and may be fitted with telescope or iron sights

127
Q

What is the Blaser Tactical 2 Sniper Rifle

A

Straight pull, bolt operated action rifle that feeds from detachable four round box magazine

Capable of firing both ball and armour piercing .338 calibre service ammunition and engaging point targets to a range of 1500m

128
Q

What is the F89 and Para Minimi

A

Light support weapon employed as primary support weapon

Gas operated, fully automatic, air cooled and fed by disintegrating link belt

Capable of high rate of effective fire against point and area targets

Primary support weapon for special force teams and section support weapon for parachute group units

129
Q

What is the Heckler and Koch HK417 and suppressor

A

Weapon system used by specialist marksmen to observe and engage targets at extended ranges

Enhances protection and lethality of soldiers, enhanced further by suppressor which lowers visual and audible signature

130
Q

What is the Javelin

A

Engage and destroy current and anticipated enemy armour at ranges beyond other shoulder fired anti-armour systems

Capacity to destroy slow moving or hovering rotary wing aircraft or fortifications

May be fitted to vehicle platforms

Targets are engaged by locking on to heat signature

Time of flight - 14 seconds for 2 km

131
Q

What is the M3 Carl Gustav

A

Breech loaded, percussion fired, recoil less, shoulder controlled weapon that’s highly accurate and versatile

Fired by 1 soldier, 2nd carries and loads ammunition

Backblast danger area - 60m to rear and 820mm either side of axis

6 types of ammunition

  • high explosive antipersonnel or tank
  • illumination
  • non-explosive training
132
Q

What is the Mag58

A

General support machine gun designed for general support purposes

Used as either light support weapon fired from bipod or fired from tripod in extended range role. Can be mounted on tripod with C2 sight and used in sustained fire role

Fully automatic, belt fed, air cooled, gas operated weapon capable of sustained high volume fire

133
Q

What is the Maximi

A

Weapon capable of high rate of effective fire against point and area targets

Gas operated, fully automatic, air cooled and fed by disintergrating link belt

134
Q

What is the MP5 9mm

A

Submachine gun developed from G3 rifle

Selected for counter-terrorist role for Australian special forces

Air cooled, magazine red weapon which operates by delayed blowback system

Capable of semi-automatic or automatic fire at quick and highly accurate rate

135
Q

What is the Self Loading Pistol 9mm Mark 3

A

Short recoil operated and magazine fed weapon able to produce semi-automatic fire

Fitted with fixed open sights
Magazine contains 13 rounds

Capable of quick instinctive fire at very short range (<5) and accurate rapid fire up ton 25m

136
Q

What is the SR98

A

Issues to Australian Army sniper

Folding butt provides capacity to engage targets beyond 800m

Magazine fed, bolt action, manually operated rifle fitted with telescopic scope

137
Q

What is the M2 Heavy Barral Quick Change Barrel Machine Gun

A

Used as primary or secondary armament on various vehicles and watercraft in offensive, defensive, suppressive and neutralising roles

On vehicled its used to provide close range fire support against surface and air targets

When mounted on tripod it can be used in direct fire role or indirect fire role using observation of fall shot

138
Q

What is the 81mm F2 Mortar

A

Crew served, indirect fire support weapon

Distinguished from other indirect fire systems by capacity to sustain high rate of fire using variety of ammunition

Primary man portable weapon system that can also be deployed using other agencies

Easily detectable due to distinctive noise and lash on firing and vulnerable to detection due to long flight time, high trajectory and low velocity

139
Q

What is the Grenades

A

Used if requirement for soldier to kill or incapacitate enemy with fire power and direct or indirect fire not appropriate

In service grenades

  • coloured smoke
  • anti riot CS
  • stun multi
  • sound and flash special purpose
  • incendiary
  • fragmentation

F1 Fragmentation grenade is effective in clearing enemy from bunkers, fire trenches, dugouts and buildings

140
Q

What is the Antipersonnel Weapon M18A1

A

Claymore is a command detonated, fixed direction, fragmentation weapon designed primarily for use against personnel

Fragments also effectively penetrate soft skinned vehicles

Employed during both offensive and defensive operations

141
Q

What is the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

A

Provide intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance support for lanf force operations

Army currently uses RQ-7B Shadow 200

Carries high resolution cameras above patrolling troops to provide detailed information about ground activities, ground troops can access data in real time

8 hour endurance, rail launched, 16” wingspan, 208kg

Plan to introduce small single person launched UAV to provide information to commanders at combat team level and below with situational awareness

142
Q

What is the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle

A

8 wheel drive thats been modified to deal with Australias harsh conditions including air conditioning and widest wheels

Suited to long range battlefield surveillance operations due to reliability, low maintenance costs and ability to travel quickly

Fitted with electric turret, enhanced drive train, improved thermal optics and integrated laser range finder

Variants

  • reconnaissance
  • personnel carrier
  • command
  • surveillance
  • ambulance
  • fitter
  • recovery vehicle
143
Q

What is the Bushmaster

A

Can rapidly deploy up to 10 battle ready troops in all environments and is blast resistant and can sustain itself for up to 3 days

Fitted wheels have run flat tire inserts and central tyre inflation system allowing them to travel with punctures
Carries one complete spare

Armoured V shaped hull protects from explosives directing blast up and away
Welded one piece shell designed to protect from small fire arms
Fuel tanks outside crew compartment

144
Q

What is the G Wagon

A

Vehicle with range of trailers and modules used by army in tactical training, disaster relied and securing Australias coastline

Versatile all terrain vehicle can be configured in various ways

  • ambulance
  • command post
  • reconnaissance
  • general transport

4x4 or 6x6

Designed to be part of networked land force so accept range of military radios and army battle management system

145
Q

What is the M1 Abrams Tank

A

One of worlds fastest, most manoeuvrable, heavy armoured and powerful tanks with 120mm smoothbore cannon and 4000m effective range

Firepower, mobility and survivability make it key component of combined arms team

Fitted with advanced composite armour; fuel and ammunition outside crew compartments

Fitted with onboard digital fire control computer and advanced sensor suite - engage long range, day or night

Supported by HERCULES armoured recovery vehicles

146
Q

What is the M113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carrier

A

Provide protected mobility and armoured fighting capacity

All terrain vehicle used for transport
Protect 2 crew and 10 infantry personnel

Has armour resistant to small arms fire, ballistic plating fior mine blasts and spall curtains

7 variants

  • armoured fitters
  • recovery vehicle light
  • ambulance
  • mortar
  • command vehicle
  • logistics vehicle
147
Q

What EQUIPMENT does a nursing officer have

A

1x trauma bag
Role 3e and 2e hospital (inflates from container, wards)
PPE - vest, firearms (F88, Mark 9 Browning pistol)
General medical supplies

148
Q

Discuss DAY TO DAY role during training

A

Work 5.5 days a week, Monday morning to Saturday lunch

MONDAY - FRIDAY
Reveille (rise and assemble) 0615
- cadets stand at door while platoon sergeant calls roll
then perform morning duties such as cleaning and
personnel administration (showering) before breakfast in
mess

Lessons conducted from 0730 - 1700 with breaks for morning tea and lunch
- may consist of group presentations, syndicate
discussions or physical training
- lunch in corps of staff cadets mess 1230-1330

MONDAY - Corps of Staff Cadets (CSC) starts week with Administrative Parade and compulsory for members to attend dinner at CSC mess

TUES and THURS - PT 1600 - 1730

WEDNESDAY - inspection of cadet companies

FRIDAY - CSC conducts formal parade to provide commanding officer opportunity to review and address corps

SATURDAY - company based activities (remedial and physical training or character and leadership development) May be released at lunch for RMC-D sports.

149
Q

Chief of Navy

A

Michael Noonan

150
Q

Chief of Air Force

A

Leo Davis

151
Q

Vice chief of DF

A

David Lance Johnston

152
Q

Where are the Army BASES

A

WA

  • Irwin Barracks
  • Campbell Barracks
  • Taylor Barracks

NT

  • Robertson Barracks
  • Larrakeyah Barracks

SA

  • Woodside Barracks
  • Keswick Barracks
  • RAAF Edinburgh

QLD

  • Kokoda Barracks
  • Gallipoli Barracks
  • Porton Barracks
  • Lavarack Barracks
  • RAAF Garbutt
  • Aviation Training Centre

NSW

  • Holsworthy Barrakcs
  • Randwick Barracks
  • School of Military Engineering
  • School of Infantry
  • Army Recruit Training Centre

ACT

  • RMC
  • ADFA

VIC

  • Army Logistics Training Centre
  • Defence Force School of Signals
  • Puckapunyal Military Area

TAS
-Derwent Barracks

153
Q

Irwin Barracks

A

Karrakatta, WA

Home to HQ of 13th Brigade and WA Uni Regiment

13 Bde
- reserve brigade level formation of Army providing individual and collective capabilities to support, sustain and reinforce Army operational force

154
Q

Campbell Barracks

A

Swanbourne, WA

Home to Special Air Service Regiment - special missions unit with unique capabilities

155
Q

Taylor Barracks

A

Karratha, WA

HQ of Pilbara Regiment, one of three regional force surveillance units conducting surveillance and reconnaissance of remote areas of north Australia

156
Q

Robertson Barracks*

A

Darwin, NT

Army major establishment in NT
Home to 1st brigade and 1st aviation regiment

Units include armoured, engineers, signals, infantry, medical corps, aviation and other combat service support units

157
Q

Larrakeyah Barracks

A

Darwin, NT

Incorporated Royal Australian Navy Base HMAS Coonawarra and Army element of NORFORCE, the unit responsible for surveillance in N and NW Australia

Base to Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Corps

158
Q

Woodside Barracks

A

Adelaide Hills, SA

Home to Armys Air Defence capability, the 16th Air Land Regiment

159
Q

Keswick Barracks

A

Keswick, SA

Home to HQ of 9 Brigade and 10/27 Royal South Australian Regiment (Army reserve infantry battalion)

160
Q

RAAF Edinburgh

A

Edinburgh, SA

Predominately an Air Force establishment

Home to some infantry postings for 7th Battalion and smaller combat service support units

161
Q

Kokoda Barracks

A

Withern, QLD

Home to DF Intelligence Training Centre and Army Land Warfare Centre

Officers and soldiers in Australian Army Inelligence Corps complete IET and all corps training is conducted

162
Q

Gallipoli Barracks *

A

Enoggera, QLD

One of Australias largest military bases

HQ of 7th brigade
2nd General Health Battalion

Units include armoured, artillery, engineer, signals, infantry, medical and other combat service support units

163
Q

Porton Barracks

A

Edmonton, QLD

Home to HQ of 51 Far North QLD Regiment covering FNQ with regional depots from Cairns to Thursday Island

164
Q

Lavarack Barracks *

A

Townsville, QLD

Home to 3rd and 11th brigade and one of the major military establishments in north Australia

Elements of 3rd brigade include

  • 3rd combat signals regiment
  • 3rd combat services support battalion
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd infantry battalions of Royal AUstralian Regiment
165
Q

RAAF Garbutt

A

Townsville, QLD

Home to 5th Aviation Regiment

Equipped with MRH-90, S-10A Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters

166
Q

Aviation Training Centre

A

Oakley, QLD

Provided officers and soldiers with practical on-the-job aviation training for roles such as Avionics technician, pilot, groundcrewman mission support

167
Q

Holsworthy Barracks *

A

Holsworthy, NSW

One of Armys major barracks in NSW

Home to

  • HQ of 6th brigade
  • 6th aviation regiment
  • 145th signal squadron
  • HQ of 1st close health battalion
  • 2nd commando regiment
168
Q

Randwick Barracks

A

Randwick, NSW

Provides administrative support and supply services to units of ADF, mostly Army

Home to HQ of 2nd division and reserve units

169
Q

School of Military Engineering

A

Moorebank, NSW

Provides training that ranges from IET to specialist training in advanced military technology and trade skills

170
Q

School of Infantry

A

Singleton, NSW

Where all infantry soldiers complete IET

171
Q

Army Recruit Training Centre

A

Kapooka, NSW

All soldiers in Army complete basic training at 1st recruit training battalion, Blamey Barracks

172
Q

RMC

A

Duntroon, ACT

Every Army officer passes through RMC

State of the art training facilities teaches every aspect of Army command

173
Q

ADFA

A

Campbell, ACT

ADF academy develops and educates future leaders of ADF

Combines military and leadership training with world class degree from UNSW

174
Q

Army Logistics Training Centre

A

Bandiana, Vic

Located at Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla and Gaza Ridge Barracks, Bandiana

Home to school of logistical operations, school of Ordinance, elements of the school of transport, army school of health and army school of electrical and mechanical engineering

175
Q

Defence Force School of Signals *

A

Watsonia, Vic

Located at Simpson Barracks

Provides training for technicians and operatios of information, communication and electronic warefare systems

176
Q

Puckapunyal Military Area

A

Puckapunyal, Vic

Restricted access military ton and home to Australian Army School of Armour, school of artillery and elements of school of transport along with combined arms training and development centre, the joint logistics unit and transport squadron

177
Q

Derwent Barracks

A

Glenorchy, Tas

Home to Army reserve unit

178
Q

Army STRUCTURE

A 
Section (9 - 16 people)
Platoon (3 sections)
Company (3 platoons)
Battalion (4 companies)
Brigade (3 battalions)
Division (3 brigades)
Corps (2 or more divisions)
Army (2 or more corps)
179
Q

HISTORY of the OSB

A

Originated in England

Originally officer rank was limited to the wealthy as people had to buy their rank

180
Q

What is LEADERSHIP

A

The ability to generate a vision and forge a path that enables others to follow you in accomplishing the vision through the use of motivation and encouragement.

A leader is a person who provides vision and structure and collaborates with the team to bring out the best in everyone and achieve the desired goals

181
Q

What is MANAGEMENT

A

The ability to oversee a group or task to ensure goals are met in a timely and acceptable manner

182
Q

SALARY of Communication Systems Operator

A

IMT - $102.20
IET or waiting for IET - $116.80

$129.80

Reserve Allowance - $28.75

183
Q

SALARY of Telecommunication Technician

A

IMT - $102.20
IET or waiting for IET - $116.80

$136.90

Reserve Allowance - $28.75

184
Q

IMT of Communication Systems Operator

A

Kapooka, Wagga Wagga, NSW
35 days

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

185
Q

IMT of Telecommunication Technician

A

Kapooka, Wagga Wagga, NSW
35 days

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

186
Q

IET of Communication Systems Operator

A

Defence Force School of Signals, Simpson Barracks, VIC and at your local Reserve unit.

2 x 16 day modules.

Incorporates all aspects of communications used in RA Sigs units. Subjects include operation and maintenance of digital radio equipment, cryptographic equipment and field antennas.

187
Q

IET of Telecommunication Technician

A

Combat Signaller Course

Defence Force School of Signals, Simpson Barracks, VIC and local Reserve unit.

16 days

Provides basic Royal Australian Corps of Signals skills in radio, line laying and computing.

Telecommunications Systems Technician Course

Defence Force School of Signals, Simpson Barracks, VIC and local Reserve unit.

13 weeks total, broken into modules

Training Modules:

ECN 665-1 Basic Linesman Course - 15 Days

ECN665-2 Two parts consisting of a Restricted Cabler Course 12 days and Open Cabler course 14 days.

At the completion of the 665-1 and 665-2 soldiers receive an additional pay grade.

665-3 Mod 1 Bearer Course - 12 days

665-3 Mod 2 Satellite Course - 10 days

665-3 Mod 3 Radio Course - 12 days

665-4 Switch Course - 16 days

188
Q

ROLE of Communication Systems Operator

A

Responsible for the operation of communication equipment

Ensure commander can communicate over a range of networks - satellite terminals, radio, handheld and desktop data terminals, security, equipment

Skilled in radio voice procedures, touch typing, data transfer, software applications

Member of close-knit detachment where teamwork, self-motivation, cooperation and interpersonal relationships are essential

Work environment and career will be varied

Conduct Battlespace Spectrum Management and Force Protection Electronic Counter Measures

189
Q

ROLE of Telecommunications Technician

A

Utilise specialised understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, communication systems, information technology and electronic warfare to enable highly dynamic command and control

Role in providing communications, information systems, and electronic warfare support to allow command and control of deployed forces in peace, crisis and conflict

Responsible for ensuring all radio, fibre optic, microwave, information systems, satellite links and information services are available

Work in a variety of conditions

190
Q

DUTIES of Communication Systems Operator

A

Plan, design and manage a variety of communication networks

Conduct the configuration, deployment and operation of tactical radio and satellite systems, antenna systems computer networks and terminals

Perform customer service tasks including transmitting and receiving messages

Conduct general maintenance

Identify faults and perform basic fault rectification

General soldiering duties

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DUTIES of Telecommunications Technician

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Install, maintain and alter telecommunications systems and equipment

Plan, design, implement, manage and maintain complex communication and information systems

Provide commanders with information

Ensure Army information services are available

General soldiering duties

192
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Employer Support Payment Scheme

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Provides financial assistance to eligible employers to help offset the costs of releasing employees for most categories of ADF reserve service.

Paid at set twice weekly rate - weekly rate equal to average weekly full time adults ordinary time and earnings

193
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Leave Policy

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Public sector leave guidelines
Government framework which requires the incorporation of leave policies and employment practices in enterprise agreements and other workplace arrangements that support the release of reservists for peacetime training and deployments

Private sector leave guidelines
Provide a model of supportive arrangements and practices that is of general application - accepts single solution will not suit all circumstances due to the nature of business

194
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Defence Reserves Support Council

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Promote the benefits of employing members of the reserves and to establish a flexible partnership with the community and employers

Explain the rights and responsibilities of employers and reservists - eg how it is mandatory to be released for Defence service and for training, so it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees

195
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Office of Reserve Service Protection

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Provides advice and assistance to reservists, their units and employers in dealing with the provisions of the Defence Reserve Service Act

Act sets out entitlements and prohibitions that apply in relation to people in reserves

ORSP can provide advice to employers regarding their obligations, reservists can bring to the attention of the ORSP situations of discrimination

196
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Employer Engagement Program

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Provides employers with a better understanding of Defence and the work Reservists perform

Opportunities offered to employers include ‘Boss lift’ and ‘exercise executive stretch’

  • boss lift enables employers to learn first hand what the ADF does on exercises and operations, gain insight into benefits of reserve training
  • aimed at senior, middle and line management to show and involve them in activities that demonstrate skills that can be gained through participation in reserves, hoped to encourage support

Opportunity to provide members of the community with experience of the ADF training philosophy and training methods

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Outline KAPOOKA

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Army recruit basic course

Work hard up to 7 days a week, 0600-2200

Training includes: weapons handling, first aid, drill, navigation, communication, administration, dress and bearing, military lifestyle, discipline and field craft

Fitness will cover: PFA, swim test, endurance training, strength training, pool activities, small team games, high wire confidence course, obstacle course, endurance marching and bayonet training

z ADF (1 decks)

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