IS What tasks do you do?
- Locating enemies using patroling and recon techniques
- Providing security
- Fighting at close quarters in all conditions and environments
- Advanced weapon training (rifles, machine guns, grenades and AA weapons)
- Survival tactics
- Siezing and holding ground
IS What do you do on parade night?
- PT
- Tactics training
- Weapon drills
IS What is your role in larger exerises?
- Team based combat training
- Develop individual skills
- Work towards tactical objective
IS What is your pay?
$154 while training
$201 once trained
IS What locations can you be at?
Closest ones are:
Karrakatta (Irwin Barracks)
Rockingham Depot (Dixon Road)
IS What is your training like?
Recruit Training
3 weeks at Kapooka completing module A of army recruit training
- Weapon handling, drill, first aid, PT and field craft
Done within 6 months of sign up
Land Combat Module
16 days @ close to home location
- Weapons
- Explosives
- Night operating equiptment
- PPE
Exported Training
3x2 day module @ posted unit
- F89 light support weapon
- Field and battle craft
- Navigation
Further Training
RAInf IET Module 2
14 days @ posted unit
- Operate in offenesive, defensive and stability operations
- Maintian battle fitness
- Participate in section and platoon operations
IS How many days do you serve
First year 35-70 (training included)
Additional years 20-70
