General

Question 1

What are the defence values?

Answer 1

Service – The selflessness of character to place the security and interests of our nation and its people ahead
of my own.
Courage – The strength of character to say and do the right thing, always, especially in the face of adversity.
Respect – The humanity of character to value others and treat them with dignity.
Integrity – The consistency of character to align my thoughts, words and actions to do what is right.
Excellence – The willingness of character to strive each day to be the best I can be, both professionally and
personally.

Question 2

Who is the Chief of Defence?

Answer 2

Admiral David Johnston (July 2024)

Question 3

Who is the Chief of Navy?

Answer 3

Vice Admiiral Mark Hammond (July 2022)

Question 4

Who is the Chief of Army?

Answer 4

Lieutenant General Simon Stuart (July 2022)

Question 5

Who is the Chief of Air Force?

Answer 5

Air Marshal Stephen Chappel (July 2024)

Question 6

What rifle will you primarily be using?

Answer 6

EF88 Austeyr which has been replacing the F88 Austeyr since 2016

Question 7

What are the fitness requirements and what are your results at the moment?

Answer 7

Sit ups - 45
Push up - 15
Shuttle - 7.5

Swim test
30m any stroke
2mins tread water
Fully clothed

Question 8

Name three operations?

Answer 8

1. Operation Southern Discovery
   Peace-time operation that supports the Australian Antartic Division and Australian Antartic Program.
2. Operation Resolute
   Ongoing multi-agency operation that protects from maritime security threats.
3. Indo- Pacific Endeavour
   Aims to promote security and stability in regions near Australia through humanitarian and security efforts.

Question 9

Why do you want to join?

Answer 9

• Want a challenge
• Both parents served
• Something different from my days job
• Join a group of like minded people
• Experience adventure and learn new things
• Contribute to my country

Question 10

Why the army?

Answer 10

• Drive past the rockingham depot most days
• It stuck out to me as something I could do that was local
• CE was a full time roll so I gravitated back towards that

Question 11

Does your employer support you?

Answer 11

• Known boss since young
• Very supportive
• Work in an industry that it works well with

Question 12

How big is a platoon and a section?

Answer 12

Platoon - 50 - Sergeant and Lieutenant
Section - 10 - Corporal