Within a week of arriving at Kapooka all recruits, both Regular and Reserve, conduct an initial fitness assessment: this is commonly known as the Pre-enlistment Fitness Assessment (PFA)

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

All full time soldiers in the Army must first complete Soldier Training at the Army Recruit Training Centre 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.