Assesment Day Flashcards
(40 cards)
Head of the army?
Head of the ADF?
Defense Minister?
- LtGen Angus Campbell
- Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin
- Hon. Senator Marise Payne
Two types of reserve weapons
- F88 AUSTEYR Rifle
2 F89 Minima LMG
Name of Local Regiment
There are 4. Campbell Park RMC Brindabella Park HMAS Harman
Name the 7 ongoing army operations
Accordion-ME (Logistics and Support) Manitou -ME (Maritime Security) Mazurka-Egypt (Sinai) Okra-Iraq (ISIS) Resolute-Border protection Highroad- Afghanistan (Train/advise/assist) Sth Indian Ocean- (MH370)
What is involved in initial training?
Bayonet training, unarmed combat, weapons handling, first aid, drill, navigation, radio communication, administration, ropes and obstacle courses, field craft, dress and bearing, military lifestyle, discipline
Physical testing, swimming, endurance, strength, team sports. The challenge.
Where is initial training and for how long
Kapooka and for 35 days
Initial training must be completed by when?
Within 6 months. The full 5 module GSO course is to be complete within a maximum 3 years. This may change to completed immediately following enlistment.
What is the minimum physical requirements?
45 sit-ups 1per 3/s
15 push ups (2min)
7.5 beep test (until end)
What is an Officers pay?
Training: $98.23 Initial Employment: Unknown Commissioned: $141.03 Up to $73k a year Includes cost of uniform and other things Allowance of $27
How will you and you family cope with you being away and how do they feel about you enlisting
I am already living away from home and have often been away from my working parents. They are supportive and encouraging.
What are the downsides of enlisting
Time spent away
What are the positives of enlisting?
Fitness, discipline and routine, friendships, a job, skills, training, experience, tax-free pay, health care, food and Acomm when deployed. Contribute to your community
Difference between a leader and a manager?
A manager is someone who gives orders, using autocratic leadership.
A leader is someone who has to inspire others to follow them. A leader knows when and how to use delgative, autocratic, and democratic styles of leadership. A manager is only ever autocratic.
What’s expected of a reservist?
Tuesday parade, and 1 weekend a month, minimum of 20 days a year
What do you do on parade and weekend work
Parade goes from 7-10. Includes admin work, lessons, drill, physical training, and base work.
Weekends involve: Tactical and range work. Patrol, foxhole practice
7 types of leadership
What are the 3 types an officer employs?
Autocratic-tells people what to do and how, without their advice
Democratic- makes decisions on the advice of others
Laissez faire- allows employees to make decisions
What is a section?
10 men commanded by a corporal or lance corporal
What is a platoon
50 men (5 sections 10 men) led by a Lt and sergeant.
What corps will you join?
1st Infantry,
2nd Armour
3rd Artillery
What is the main function of a light cavalry scout?
LCS are specialised in foot and mounted surveillance and patrolling. LCS are expected to also be able to conduct defensive and offensive operations.
What is the main function of a GSO?
An Infantry GSO commands a platoon. Overseeing their welfare and capability, utilising military tactics in exercise and combat situations, and managing the complex aspects of being part of a major fighting force in an administrative capacity. Infantry GSO lead from the front and must be able to inspire their troops.
What combat role does a GSO play
The infantry seek out and close with the enemy, capture, kill, the enemy. Seize and hold ground and repel attacks, by day or night. Regardless of weather or terrain. Infantry are the core combat element of the army.
What are the potential environments for your job?
A global environment, as a ADF member can be deployed anywhere in the world, with any weather or terrain conditions. And has to be prepared to face that
What is the ADF policy on drugs?
Zero tolerance for non-medical
