Requirements of Service

Question 1

What are the 6 conditions of service for the ADF?

Answer 1

• Equal Employment Oppurtunity (EEO)
• Unrestricted Service
• Arduous Conditions
• Combat duties
• Military Law
• Non Medical Use of Drugs (NMUD)

Question 2

What does EEO stand for?

Answer 2

Equal Employment Oppurtunity

Question 3

Explain the “EEO” condition of service.

Answer 3

• people should be employed on merit after relevant selection criteria have been equally applied to all.
• ADF has the right to discriminate against attributes that will adversely affect the candidates ability to fulfil a role, and also against females in combat roles

Question 4

Explain the “Unrestricted Service” condition of service.

Answer 4

Refers to your ability to deploy anywhere in Australia or overseas at short notice

Question 5

Explain the “Arduous Conditions” condition of service.

Answer 5

ADF staff may be required to serve under arduous conditions. This includes in the field or at sea under exercise or operational conditions

Question 6

Explain the “Combat Duties” condition of service.

Answer 6

ADF members must be willing to engage in hostile actions to defend oneself, one’s colleagues or Australia’s people and interests

Question 7

Explain the “Military Law” condition of service.

Answer 7

ADF members are subject to military as well as civil law. The Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA) is designed to provide order to the defence establishment in times of war and peace

Question 8

What does NMUD stand for?

Answer 8

Non Medical Use of Drugs

Question 9

Explain the “NMUD” condition of service.

Answer 9

Zero tolerance policy concerning the non medical use of drugs