But I would be concentrating on getting through ARTC injury free.

How hard can it be?

Does 3RAR have M113's in it????

Infantry battalion breakdown is

1RAR = Ready Reaction Battalion
2RAR = Light Infantry
3RAR = Parachute Battalion
4RAR = Commandos
5/7 RAR = Mechanised Infantry
6RAR = Motorised infantry

Originally Posted by Wallabies

How hard can it be?

You would be suprised how many people dont make it through. But you will find out for yourself shortly.

Speaking of how many people make it through ARTC Kapooka I was quite annoyed to find many slugs and morons still in my platoon when we marched out. Kapooka has turned into a resort.

Through family friends I got my hands on the DVD they sent to the families of those who completed ARTC. It shows parts of the "Challenge" and the march out parade, we sure have to stand still for a long time.

Neat! I hope to get into 3RAR then. Sadly its not my choice though...

ARTC training already sounds hard as it is. Some guy showed me pictures from his section's DVD, which even showed pictures of paramedics in the background. I asked him what they are for and he told me that they are for those who get injured/dehydrated. This was for the final challenge i believe.

I like to ask this by the way. Is Kapooka hot as hell around january?

ARTC is not all that hard its just a "culture shock" that will take you a little bit to get over. Jan is pretty hot in Wagga Wagga.

3RAR sounds fun, do you get extra pay like the yanks? With 6RAR what is motorised infantry like?

When you complete your BPC(Basic Parachute Course) you get what is called Parachute Allowance and currently it is $2922 p/a. I have never been in 6RAR so I cant comment on them.

Do you know what motorised infantry is like but?