Soldier Training

Soldier Training

Soldier performing a pushup

Physical Pre-entry Fitness Assessment

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).
Newly graduated Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Recruit Training Battalion march out at Kapooka, New South Wales.

Part-Time soldier training

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

Full-Time soldier training

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.
1st Recruit Training Battalion

1st Recruit Training Battalion

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

March Out parade information

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