AussieNick
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I was just wondering who on this forum is in the Australian defence force, or is ex ADF?
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AussieNick
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So scott.moore what do you do with yourself?
Ed you want to join the Infantry if I remember correctly.
Ed you want to join the Infantry if I remember correctly.
LIPS
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Nick, what do I do with myself? Well Iam married with five kids. I joined in 1986 got to 3RAR in Dec of 1986 and left in 1999 to be posted to The Parachute Training School as an Instructor. Got back to 3RAR in Nov 01 and left there at the start of 2004 to be posted to Hobart. My wife and I have Just bought ourselves a caravan and will tour around Tasamania over the christmas period. We will leave Tas at the end of 05 location unknown at this stage.
Other than that not too much.
Other than that not too much.
AussieNick
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So your a bit of a career soldier are ya scott. Good to hear 
Trecking around the Tassie should be fantastic.
Locke, why not look at the reserves to start with, you can always go full time if you want, and you may end up landing the graduate job you want. If your a Uni student you should look at trying out for one of the University regiments (reserve), you'll come out as an 2nd Lt.
Trecking around the Tassie should be fantastic.Locke, why not look at the reserves to start with, you can always go full time if you want, and you may end up landing the graduate job you want. If your a Uni student you should look at trying out for one of the University regiments (reserve), you'll come out as an 2nd Lt.
LIPS
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Yes Bory you should train in the following areas:
Push-up 15
Sit-up 45
Shuttle run level 7.5
These are the min requirements for enlistment and are tested before you are taken and then again at ARTC.
I hope this helps.
PUSH-UPS
Push-ups are a military push-up, where the toes and hands are in contact with the ground and the back is straight. The shoulders are lowered so that a 90-degree angle forms between the upper and lower arm at the elbow. It is important the back remains straight whilst performing each push-up. The push-up style is the same for both male and female recruits.
SIT-UPS
Sit-ups are a military style sit-up. The feet are anchored and a 90-degree angle is formed between the upper and lower leg at the knee. The hands are run along the top of the upper leg and a sit-up is counted when the wrist reaches the kneecap. Hands are not used to pull the torso up but are to run freely up and down the legs. One repetition is to be completed every three seconds to a CD cadence.
Sit-ups and push-ups are an indicator of the abdominal and upper body strength.
SHUTTLE RUN
The shuttle run consists of a series of 20 metre sprints. Each level of the test is composed of a number of sprints or "shuttles". As the test progresses, the time allowed for each shuttle reduces and has the effect of increasing the running speed necessary to complete the shuttle in the time allowed. The test begins at a speed just above a quick walking pace and increases to a full running speed by the time level 7.5 is reached. The test to level 7.5 involves 56 shuttles (that is, 1120 metres will be run), and takes approximately 6 minutes and 30 seconds to complete. The test is an indicator of individual aerobic capacity fitness and the bodies ability to withstand the dynamics associated with the recruit training program.
PS Which depot will you be gong to?
Orange, Dubbo, Parkes??
Push-up 15
Sit-up 45
Shuttle run level 7.5
These are the min requirements for enlistment and are tested before you are taken and then again at ARTC.
I hope this helps.
PUSH-UPS
Push-ups are a military push-up, where the toes and hands are in contact with the ground and the back is straight. The shoulders are lowered so that a 90-degree angle forms between the upper and lower arm at the elbow. It is important the back remains straight whilst performing each push-up. The push-up style is the same for both male and female recruits.
SIT-UPS
Sit-ups are a military style sit-up. The feet are anchored and a 90-degree angle is formed between the upper and lower leg at the knee. The hands are run along the top of the upper leg and a sit-up is counted when the wrist reaches the kneecap. Hands are not used to pull the torso up but are to run freely up and down the legs. One repetition is to be completed every three seconds to a CD cadence.
Sit-ups and push-ups are an indicator of the abdominal and upper body strength.
SHUTTLE RUN
The shuttle run consists of a series of 20 metre sprints. Each level of the test is composed of a number of sprints or "shuttles". As the test progresses, the time allowed for each shuttle reduces and has the effect of increasing the running speed necessary to complete the shuttle in the time allowed. The test begins at a speed just above a quick walking pace and increases to a full running speed by the time level 7.5 is reached. The test to level 7.5 involves 56 shuttles (that is, 1120 metres will be run), and takes approximately 6 minutes and 30 seconds to complete. The test is an indicator of individual aerobic capacity fitness and the bodies ability to withstand the dynamics associated with the recruit training program.
PS Which depot will you be gong to?
Orange, Dubbo, Parkes??