ADF Interview

Where is and what is the length of your initial military training?

5 day specialist reserve officer induction course is 5 days at a RAAF base in Victoria

Where is and what is the length of your initial employment training?

The 2 week operational health support course is 2 weeks at the RAAF base in QLD

What does your training consist of (What are the day-to-day activities? What challenges will you likely face?)

Weapons handling, drill movements, mess etiquette, air power studies, logistics and administration etc.

What are the Conditions of Service (unrestricted service, weapons handling, alcohol and drug policies, Defence Force Discipline Act, etc)??

1. Unrestricted Service Refers to your ability to deploy anywhere in Australia or overseas at short notice

2. Military Law 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

3. Non-medical use of drugs

4. Arduous Conditions ADF staff may be required to serve under arduous conditions. In the field or at sea under exercise or operational conditions

What is your understanding of a combat role and weapons handling?

Although I am in a non-combat role I understand I am expected to partake in weapons handling training, and although risk is lower in my role I am also prepared for the risk to be in combat.

What are your Pre-enlistment fitness requirements?

20 sit ups, 5.1 score on beep test

What are the Defence Values?

• Service. Our legacy is founded on teamwork and service before self.

• Courage. We are resilient and accountable for our actions.

• Respect. We are unified by our mateship and humility.

• Integrity. We are trustworthy and loyal in our service.

• Excellence. Our success is built on initiative and commitment.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Strengths

• hard worker

• quick learner

• work under pressure

• resilient

Weaknesses

• struggle to ask for help

• self-critical

• sometimes come across as too blunt

What are styles of leadership?

Transactional - achieves goals through a system of rewards and punishments

Laissez-faire - leaders are hands off and let groups make decisions

Transformational - emphasizes inspiring and motivating to a common goal

What leadership styles resonate with you?

I grew up in a more “transactional” household where I was rewarded for good behaviour and punished for bad, and I think I’ve carried that onto my work life however I also resonate with Laissez-faire as I like the opportunity to make decisions and learn on the go

What operations are the ADF involved in?

Operation Accordion in the Middle-east, air mobility and operations

Operation Aslan - UN missions in South Sudan

Operation Beech - non-combat role between Hamas-Israel conflict precautionary measure to support the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade-led whole-of-government contingency planning

What international cooperative exercises are the ADF involved in?

RIMPAC - last year we were apart of the exercise Rim of the Pacific which is the world’s largest international maritime exercise lead by the U.S. Pacific Fleet

Exercise Pitch Black - hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, involving over 20 nations and focusing on air combat training and interoperability. 

Exercise Balikatan - A large-scale, annual exercise with the Philippines, focusing on maritime security, air and missile defense, cyber defense, and humanitarian assistance. 

Who are important figures in the ADF, Government, 5 Eyes Nations, other nations affecting Australian Government decisions?

Chief of the Defence Force: Currently, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN

Secretary of the Department of Defence: Greg Moriarty. 

Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese

Minister for Defense: Richard Marles

Minister for Defense Industry - Pat Conroy

5 Eyes Nations

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

• Intelligence alliance

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