During the process of applying for the Army, you’ll undertake an initial fitness assessment: this is commonly known as the Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA).

All part time soldiers in the Army must first complete Soldier Training at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka, near Wagga Wagga.

All full time soldiers in the Army must first complete Soldier Training at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Kapooka, near Wagga Wagga. The duration of the Basic Training course is 80 days.

Army's soldier training commences at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion.

To mark the completion of the Recruit Course, you will take part in a ceremonial parade.