RECRUIT TRAINING

Recruit training is the same for male and female entrants. During the four-week Reserve Recruit Training Course or 80 day Army Recruit Course you will be required to take part in physical training, weapon handling and shooting, first aid, drill and field craft. The majority of your time will be spent in barracks receiving theory and practical instruction. You will learn how to wear your uniform correctly, and maintain your personal equipment and room to the standard required by the Army.

The training is deliberately challenging and has been designed to prepare you to be a soldier in today's Army. The training is intense, with limited time for personal administration. Recruits gain a sense of achievement, purpose and confidence during basic training, and on completion of the course feel justifiably proud of what they have achieved.

Please click on the links below to view video footage of the recruits in training. Alternatively select an item from the right-hand menu to view detailed information on that particular aspect of training.

TRAINING TOPICS
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» Drill

» Fieldcraft

» Weapons

» Physical Training

» Navigation

» First Aid

PRE-COURSE INFO
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» Customs and Traditions

» Drill

» Physical Training

» Maintain Professional Standards

» Instructor Instructions

Welcome to Kapooka

Following Delta Companies 33 Platoon throughout their training.

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Day two at Kapooka

A big change in lifestyle and wake up. Fifteen Minutes to get ready for the days activities.

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Church service

Time taken to build character and find additional support.

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Recruits learn drill

Learning how to march properly and work as a team.

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Weapons training

The F88 Austeyr

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High wire

confidence learning to trust in others and the equipment. Teamwork, courage and trust building exercise.

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Rope Climbing

Recruits learn to build strength in areas that will help them overcome obstacles in battle.

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Fitness Test

Developing Soldier qualities and a will to win. Push ups, sit ups and a 2.4 Km run.

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7 Km March

Developing endurance, pushing ahead, while keeping a can do attitude.

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Firing Range & Recruits Relaxing

Recruits relax at the Wally Thompson while talking to some War Veterans.

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Bayonet Assault

A physical and mental challenge.

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Obstacle Course

Recruits push through the pain, working as a team.

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Field Training

Living and fighting in the field. Learning to approach the enemy.

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The Challenge

Teaching recruits to be resourceful

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March Out*

A fantastic experience and sense of achievement for each and every recruit.

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