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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
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
TKD x2 - endurance, strength, flexibility, discipline VB - endurance Woman ADF fitness sessions Running, pushups, situps, weights at home
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Drugs tolerance
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
``` 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
Reduced flexibility Miss family and events Move often - reduced roots
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Qualities of a GOOD LEADER
``` 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
``` Good management skills Coaching Seek response and feedback Resolve conflicts Delegate Raise moral Clear Plans Engage Communicate ```
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Describe LEADERSHIP
``` 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
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
Leaders have people follow them, managers have people who work for them
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POSITIVE aspects of being a leader
``` Create vision Create culture Bring energy and passion Lead by example Opportunities Respect ```
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NEGATIVE aspects of being a leader
Responsibility Stress Can't control all Isolation
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What are the types of LEADERSHIP STYLES
``` Transformational Transactional Autocratic Laissez-faire Democratic Bureaucratic Charismatic Situational ``` Visionary Facilitative Team Strategic
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Transformational leadership
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency Determines suitability for access to national security information
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Alcohol tolerance
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
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
Failure to complete any module may result in termination May be offered alternative or remedial training
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Discuss SUPERANNUATION
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
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
1) Member with dependants (MWD) 2) Menber with dependants (unaccompanied) (MWD(U)) 3) Member without dependants (MWOD)
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Discuss ACCOMODATION
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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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What is ARMY INDIVIDUAL READINESS NOTICE
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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What is the PURPOSE of the army
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
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What are the CURRENT OPERATIONS?
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)
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Where is operation ORKA?
Middle east region and Iraq
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Where is operation HIGHROAD?
Afghanistan
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Where is operation RESOLUTE?
Australian Maritime Interests - 10% of surface extending 200 nautical miles from Australias mainland and offshore territories
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Where is operation MAZURKA?
Egypt
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Where is operation PALADIN?
Israel / Lebanon
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Where is operation ASLAN?
Sudan
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Where is operation GATEWAY?
South China Sea / Indian Ocean
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Where is operation ACCORDION?
MER
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What are the PERIODIC OPERATIONS?
GATEWAY - south china sea / indian ocean (varied) RENDERSAFE - south west pacific nations (500) SOLANIA - south west pacific (varied)
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Where is operation RENDERSAFE?
South West Pacific Nations
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Where is operation AUGURY?
Philippines
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Where is operation SOLANIA?
South West Pacific
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Where is operation MANITOU?
MER
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How many personnel in operation ORKA?
600 (150 air TG, 80 special operations TG, 300 TG Taji)
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How many personnel in operation HIGHROAD?
300 (N, A, AF and defence civilians)
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How many personnel in operation RESOLUTE?
600 (350 ADF at sea, air and land, personnel from Australian Border Force and other agency)
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How many personnel in operation MAZURKA?
27
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How many personnel in operation PALADIN?
12
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How many personnel in operation ASLAN?
25 (A, AF AND N)
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How many personnel in operation GATEWAY?
Varied
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How many personnel in operation ACCORDION?
500 (from Australias main logistics base, provide support to ops on region including ORKA, HIGHROAD and MANITOU)
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How many personnel in operation RENDERSAFE?
500 (explosive ordinance disposal teams from AUS, US, UK, NZ, Canada, Solomon Islands)
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How many personnel in operation AUGURY?
100 (A, N, AF) Occasionally Navy vessels work with Philippine Navy in Sulu and Celebes Sea and temporatily increase personnel
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How many personnel in operation MANITOU?
240 (HMAS Warramunga)
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Discuss operation ORKA
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
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Discuss operation HIGHROAD
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
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Discuss operation RESOLUTE
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
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Discuss operation MAZURKA
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
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Discuss operation PALADIN
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
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Discuss operation ASLAN
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
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Discuss operation GATEWAY
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
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Discuss operation ACCORDION
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
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Discuss operation RENDERSAFE
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
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Discuss operation AUGURY
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
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Discuss operation SOLANIA
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)
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Discuss operation MANITOU
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
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Explain exercise TALISMAN SABRE
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
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Explain exercise HAMEL
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
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What EQUIPMENT does the Army use?
``` 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 ```
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What is the M777 155mm Lightweight Towed Howitzer
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
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What is the AN / TPQ-48 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar
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
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What is the Sikorsky Black Hawk
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
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What is the Boeing CH-47 Chinook
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
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What is the Eurocopter Tiger
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
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What is the EF88 STEYR
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
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What is the AMR 50cal AW50F
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
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What is the Blaser Tactical 2 Sniper Rifle
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
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What is the F89 and Para Minimi
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
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What is the Heckler and Koch HK417 and suppressor
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
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What is the Javelin
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
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What is the M3 Carl Gustav
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
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What is the Mag58
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
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What is the Maximi
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
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What is the MP5 9mm
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
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What is the Self Loading Pistol 9mm Mark 3
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
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What is the SR98
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
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What is the M2 Heavy Barral Quick Change Barrel Machine Gun
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
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What is the 81mm F2 Mortar
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
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What is the Grenades
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
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What is the Antipersonnel Weapon M18A1
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
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What is the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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
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What is the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle
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
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What is the Bushmaster
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
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What is the G Wagon
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
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What is the M1 Abrams Tank
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
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What is the M113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carrier
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
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What EQUIPMENT does a nursing officer have
1x trauma bag Role 3e and 2e hospital (inflates from container, wards) PPE - vest, firearms (F88, Mark 9 Browning pistol) General medical supplies
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Discuss DAY TO DAY role during training
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.
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Chief of Navy
Michael Noonan
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Chief of Air Force
Leo Davis
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Vice chief of DF
David Lance Johnston
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Where are the Army BASES
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
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Irwin Barracks
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
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Campbell Barracks
Swanbourne, WA Home to Special Air Service Regiment - special missions unit with unique capabilities
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Taylor Barracks
Karratha, WA HQ of Pilbara Regiment, one of three regional force surveillance units conducting surveillance and reconnaissance of remote areas of north Australia
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Robertson Barracks*
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
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Larrakeyah Barracks
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
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Woodside Barracks
Adelaide Hills, SA Home to Armys Air Defence capability, the 16th Air Land Regiment
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Keswick Barracks
Keswick, SA Home to HQ of 9 Brigade and 10/27 Royal South Australian Regiment (Army reserve infantry battalion)
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RAAF Edinburgh
Edinburgh, SA Predominately an Air Force establishment Home to some infantry postings for 7th Battalion and smaller combat service support units
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Kokoda Barracks
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
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Gallipoli Barracks *
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
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Porton Barracks
Edmonton, QLD Home to HQ of 51 Far North QLD Regiment covering FNQ with regional depots from Cairns to Thursday Island
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Lavarack Barracks *
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
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RAAF Garbutt
Townsville, QLD Home to 5th Aviation Regiment Equipped with MRH-90, S-10A Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters
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Aviation Training Centre
Oakley, QLD Provided officers and soldiers with practical on-the-job aviation training for roles such as Avionics technician, pilot, groundcrewman mission support
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Holsworthy Barracks *
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
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Randwick Barracks
Randwick, NSW Provides administrative support and supply services to units of ADF, mostly Army Home to HQ of 2nd division and reserve units
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School of Military Engineering
Moorebank, NSW Provides training that ranges from IET to specialist training in advanced military technology and trade skills
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School of Infantry
Singleton, NSW Where all infantry soldiers complete IET
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Army Recruit Training Centre
Kapooka, NSW All soldiers in Army complete basic training at 1st recruit training battalion, Blamey Barracks
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RMC
Duntroon, ACT Every Army officer passes through RMC State of the art training facilities teaches every aspect of Army command
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ADFA
Campbell, ACT ADF academy develops and educates future leaders of ADF Combines military and leadership training with world class degree from UNSW
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Army Logistics Training Centre
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
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Defence Force School of Signals *
Watsonia, Vic Located at Simpson Barracks Provides training for technicians and operatios of information, communication and electronic warefare systems
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Puckapunyal Military Area
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
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Derwent Barracks
Glenorchy, Tas Home to Army reserve unit
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Army STRUCTURE
``` 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) ```
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HISTORY of the OSB
Originated in England Originally officer rank was limited to the wealthy as people had to buy their rank
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What is LEADERSHIP
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
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What is MANAGEMENT
The ability to oversee a group or task to ensure goals are met in a timely and acceptable manner
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SALARY of Communication Systems Operator
IMT - $102.20 IET or waiting for IET - $116.80 $129.80 Reserve Allowance - $28.75
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SALARY of Telecommunication Technician
IMT - $102.20 IET or waiting for IET - $116.80 $136.90 Reserve Allowance - $28.75
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IMT of Communication Systems Operator
Kapooka, Wagga Wagga, NSW 35 days Physical training, weapon handling and shooting, drill, first aid, navigation and field craft.
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IMT of Telecommunication Technician
Kapooka, Wagga Wagga, NSW 35 days Physical training, weapon handling and shooting, drill, first aid, navigation and field craft.
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IET of Communication Systems Operator
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.
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IET of Telecommunication Technician
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
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ROLE of Communication Systems Operator
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
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ROLE of Telecommunications Technician
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
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DUTIES of Communication Systems Operator
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
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
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Employer Support Payment Scheme
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
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Leave Policy
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
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Defence Reserves Support Council
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
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Office of Reserve Service Protection
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
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Employer Engagement Program
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
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