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)
Soldier Training
Part-Time soldier training
All part time soldiers in the Army must first complete Soldier Training at the Army Recruit Training Centre Kapooka, near Wagga Wagga.
Full-Time soldier training
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.
1st Recruit Training Battalion
Army's soldier training commences at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion.
March Out parade information
To mark the completion of the Recruit Course, you will take part in a ceremonial parade.