Maritime Logistics Officer

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1 CALL defencejobs.gov.au/navy/jobs/maritimelogisticsofficer Document generated on Thursday, 5 January 2017 at 10:31:32 PM Maritime Logistics Officer The Royal Australian Navy requires Maritime Logistics Officers to ensure personnel and the Fleet receive the highest level of material and personnel support, both ashore and at sea in dynamic and challenging environments. Additional Information IN BRIEF It takes an extraordinary logistical effort to keep the Navy fully equipped, resourced and operating at the highest level of readiness. In the critical role of Maritime Logistics Officer you'll manage the availability and delivery of everything from catering supplies to helicopter parts and ammunition. As an Officer you'll also be in command of a team that supports whole ship operations when at sea, and alongside. TRAINING You don't need any experience to apply for this role as the Navy provides expert training in logistics planning and resource management, operational cycles, whole ship management, deployment, and budgets and financial management. A series of courses will equip you with skills and knowledge that will benefit your whole career, and your work could take you around Australia and overseas. LIFESTYLE Life in the Navy is varied and rewarding, and the experiences you'll share at home and overseas will cement friendships that last a lifetime. At sea you'll enjoy travel, adventure, good food, and plenty of time off for rest, relaxation and exercise in onboard gyms. Then when ashore, make the most of the excellent sports, social and entertainment facilities on base; or discover what the locality has to offer. WHAT YOU COULD EARN In the Navy you'll receive a competitive salary, generous Super and an excellent range of benefits. You get paid from the day you start training and your salary will increase with rank and experience. MARITIME LOGISTICS OFFICERS can earn over $71,600 p.a. on completion of initial employment training. This salary includes Uniform and Service allowances and applies to full time general entry. Job Details

2 , Officer At sea, Maritime Logistics Officers (previously referred to as Supply Officers) are responsible and accountable for the delivery of all logistic support functions required by the ship (material) and the ship s company (personnel). Specific activities include the provision of spare parts for maintenance, port visit planning and replenishment, catering, hospitality services, financial management, and the business management of all logistic support functions (material and personnel) to sustain a high level of capability and operational readiness. The Maritime Logistics Officer, as the responsible officer for the Logistic department, analyses and advises Command on resource sustainability in meeting the capability and readiness of the ship. In addition to specific core logistic responsibilities, the Maritime Logistics Officer must be able to lead the Logistic department in support of whole-ship operational evolutions which are key to the daily routine of a ship, whether alongside or at sea. Two key roles are the management of the flight deck and helicopter control responsibilities, and the leadership responsibility during heightened states of readiness where the ship is about to, or has received, an element of damage. Both roles are critical to maintaining a high state of readiness and capability that ensures the Navy mission is achieved. Ashore, the Maritime Logistics Officer is employed in a number of domains such as Operational Logistics (national and international), major projects and capabilities, through-life support for naval and Defence platforms, logistics policy, training and career management. These key areas are further expanded in responsibility for financial management, Integrated Logistic Support Management in the delivery of naval capability, and a highly valued maritime logistic skill set in the conduct of operations and exercises with Australian and foreign military forces. The above management functions require a Maritime Logistics Officer to be adept at performing in an environment where changing operational imperatives often require leaders to rapidly re-assess priorities in support of the Command aim. Maritime Logistics Officer must have a very good understanding of operational priorities, the impact upon capability (material & personnel) and logistic business practices to ensure a thorough analysis is conducted and the correct decision is made. The Maritime Logistics Officer in formulating the recommendation to Command will have a very good team of experienced superiors and subordinates. Each member of the Logistic department is highly trained and capable of providing subject matter expertise, within their specific field, and an honest assessment on how the decision will impact upon personnel. All aspects will be considered by the Maritime Logistics Officer in the delivery of sustained capability. While the focus of a Maritime Logistics Officer's early career remains qualifying for sea service and serving at sea, there will be intermittent periods where a Maritime Logistics Officers will be employed ashore. Many of the positions ashore will require a high level of logistic knowledge supporting current and new capability, policy, training, and the coordination of logistics support for naval units deployed into operational areas (national and international). The Logistic department is built upon the three pillars of support: Core. Encompassing logistic support, training and policy development in support of the Fleet; Material. Delivery of maritime logistic knowledge, and requirements, into the development and delivery of current and future capability; and Joint. Ensuring a high degree of maritime logistic knowledge is delivered in support of maritime elements working as part of a joint military force or, in conjunction with other Australian Defence Organisations. All junior officers onboard RAN vessels will be required to keep Officer of the Day (OOD) duties. The OOD is the Commanding Officers (CO) representative for a 24 hour period and is directly responsible to the CO for the safety and security of the Ship and personnel onboard. In addition to their normal duties, all Naval Officers will be designated as Divisional Officers throughout their career. This involves the leadership, management, administration and career advice to junior sailors and officers within their Division which may involve up to fifty junior sailors and officers. Entry Officer Many of the officer employment specialisations in the Navy are available to people without a degree qualification. Although the occupations listed under Officer (Non-Graduate or Graduate) - Navy do not require a degree, we find that a significant number of applicants are degree qualified. Officer (Non-Graduate or Graduate) entrants typically join the Navy direct from Year 12 at school, university or civil employment and proceed directly to the Royal Australian Naval College at HMAS CRESWELL (Jervis Bay, NSW) to undertake

3 the New Entry Officer Course. Officers graduate from the course with the rank of Midshipman. Degree qualified entrants will normally be granted seniority as a Midshipman. Following graduation from initial officer training, officers undertake specialist training before moving on to full employment in their chosen specialisation in the Navy. The (ADFA) was established to provide young Officer Cadets from the Army and Air Force and Navy Midshipmen with the finest tertiary education in Australia. ADFA is a College of the University of New South Wales and Officers graduate with a University of New South Wales degree. But academic pursuits are just a part of being a student at ADFA. There's also the military studies, fitness training, leadership and management skills you'll develop. It is the Academy's philosophy to provide Officer Cadets and Midshipmen with every possible resource and opportunity to help them do their best, which in turn helps the Academy and its graduates live up to the maxim "To Lead. To Excel". You are paid to study at ADFA and receive a textbook allowance, free medical and dental treatment, free uniforms and Higher Education Contribution Scheme payments are met by the ADF. In addition, you are guaranteed a job as an Officer in the Royal Australian Navy when you graduate. While you are studying, you will enjoy one of the best student/teacher ratios in the country and have access to state-of-the-art technology and facilities on campus dedicated to giving you the best academic and military qualifications possible. The Academy offers degrees in Engineering, Science, Arts, Business and Technology as follows: Bachelor of Science. Science degree rules allow students to include a flexible mix of both Arts and Science subjects. The following are considered science subjects: Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Information Systems, Mathematics, Oceanography, Operations Research and Statistics and Physics. (3 years) Bachelor of Arts. Arts degree rules allow students to include a flexible mix of both Arts and Science subjects. The following are considered arts subjects: Business, English, Geography, History, Indonesian, Information Systems, Management and Politics. (3 years) Science and Arts students will generally graduate with their degree after three years although some may continue for a fourth (Honours) year. Application to undertake an Honours year is subject to being selected by the University College and approval by the Navy. Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical). Four BE degrees are offered, and they are fully accredited by the Institution of Engineers Australia. Aerospace Engineering, for example, can be considered to be a specialised field of Mechanical Engineering and involves the study of many engineering disciplines such as aerodynamics, propulsion systems, structural design, materials, avionics, stability and control. (4 years -structured) Engineering students will undertake a four-year degree. Officers other than Engineering Officers may also undertake Engineering degrees. Naval Architecture is sometimes offered as an option according to Navy needs. A cadet selected for Naval Architecture will complete two years of a Mechanical Engineering Degree at the Academy, followed by two years of Naval Architecture at the University of NSW. Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical). The degree involves three years of study in conjunction with the Aeronautical Engineering degree with common core subjects. The degree does not qualify the officer as an Aeronautical Engineer; however, 18 months of additional study will lead to an award of this qualification. Bachelor of Technology (Aviation). The BTech (AV) involves three years of study commencing with a common program of foundation science and engineering courses with other first-year technology and engineering students. In second and third years the programs diverge into their specialities with the BTech (AV) focusing on human factors in the aviation discipline. There is also an emphasis on the function of Pilots and Maritime Aviation Warfare Officers and their role in aviation in infrastructure and safety management systems. Other streams such as aerodynamics and aviation systems often incorporate problem-based learning informed by academic research and industrial practice. Electives and a final-semester project enable students to pursue particular interests both within and outside the specialist discipline.

4 The BTech (AV) is accredited by Engineers Australia at the Engineering Technologist level. The BTech (AV) program is differentiated from the BTech (Aero) program by its focus on human factors. Aircrew are provided with full specialisation training on their Pilot's Course or Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer's Course, therefore there is no compulsory degree structure or subjects for aircrew. Bachelor of Business. This degree has been introduced to enhance business acumen among future leaders and managers in the Australian Defence Organisation and to provide them with the capacity to interact effectively with external busines providers. Example subjects include Economics, Accounting and Finance, Project Management, Human resource Management and Business Law. (3 years) Bachelor of Information Technology. This degree delivers an important balance between the hard skills of programming and system and network management and the soft skills of teamwork, communication, problem solving, and decision-making. Successful graduates are well-balanced, broadly-skilled IT professionals ready for the demands of modern information technology implementation. (3 years) The academic year essentially consists of the following components: 1 week Orientation; 4 weeks Academy Military Education and Training (AMET) and or Single Service Training (SST); 1 week Chief of the Defence Force Parade; 16 weeks Session 1 academic studies (This period includes a 2 week recess of career development and field trips which can be either academic or military in nature); 2 weeks mid-year examinations; 2 weeks mid-year leave; 14 weeks Session 2 academic studies (This period includes a 1 week study recess); 2 weeks study and end of year examinations; 3 weeks AMET and or SST; 1 week - Graduation; and 5 weeks end of year leave. Pay & Allowances Officer You will receive the following salary (excluding allowances) while undertaking Military (Initial Officer) Training and Employment Training: First year of training: $40,976 per year ($1,1576 per fortnight).* Second year of training (where applicable): $46,098 per year ($1,773 per fortnight).* While under training, you will also receive $10,086 per year pro rata ($388 per fortnight) Trainee Allowance. Uniform Allowance at a rate of $419 per year ($16 per fortnight) is paid to assist members to maintain an approved scale of uniforms in good order and condition. Midshipmen are paid $682 per year ($26 per fortnight) from the day they must become a permanent member of a wardroom. Salary on completion of Military (Initial Officer) Training and Employment Training will be:

5 Degree Qualified: $64,067 per year ($2,464 per fortnight).* Non-degree Qualified: $60,447 per year ($2,324 per fortnight).* In addition to your salary, you will also receive Service Allowance of $13,448 per year ($517 per fortnight) except while undertaking Military (Initial) or Employment training. This allowance compensates a member for the unique requirements that service life may impose on an individual and his or her family. Salary will continue to increase based on rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank. Refer to the Salary Scales for further information. * Note: These figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and utilities (as applicable); or superannuation. First year of training: $30,603 per year ($1,177 per fortnight).* Second year of training: $36,167 per year ($1,391 per fortnight).* Third year of training: $41,732 per year ($1,605 per fortnight).* Fourth year of training: $47,296 per year ($1,773 per fortnight).* While under training, you will also receive $9,888 per year pro rata ($380 per fortnight) Trainee Allowance. To assist you in maintaining your uniforms in good order and condition, you will receive a Uniform Allowance of $419 per year ($16 per fortnight). This increases to $682 per year ($26 per fortnight) after commissioning. Salary (excluding allowances) on completion of academic, military and employment training will be: $64,067 per year ($2,464 per fortnight).* In addition to your salary, you will receive Service Allowance of $13,448 per year ($517 per fortnight) except while undertaking Military (Initial) or Employment training. This allowance compensates a member for the unique requirements that service life may impose on an individual and his or her family. Your salary will continue to increase based on your rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank. Your pay grade may increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion of further training. Refer to the Salary Scales for further details. Trainees with dependants may be entitled to Trainee's Dependant Allowance which is paid to enable trainees with dependants to receive a salary not less than $43, per year ($1, per fortnight) while training. Conditions apply. Speak to your Careers Counsellor for details. * Note: These figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and utilities (as applicable); or superannuation. General Requirements Age Requirement Officer Applicants must be aged between 17 and 53 years of age inclusive on entry.

6 Applicants will not normally be allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of age, however they may be able to initiate the application process from 16 years and six months of age, depending upon the capacity of their local recruiting centre. Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years of age on day of entry. Applicants will not be allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of age, however they may be able to initiate the application process from 16 years of age, depending upon the capacity of their local recruiting centre. Maximum age on entry is 50 years of age. Citizenship Requirement Only Australian citizens are permitted to serve in the ADF. If you are a Permanent Resident of Australia, the ADF may consider a temporary waiver of the citizenship requirement if the position for which you are applying cannot be filled by an applicant who meets all the citizenship requirements, and then only in exceptional circumstances. You will be required to obtain Australian citizenship as early as possible following enlistment or appointment. More information on citizenship requirements and the citizenship waiver process is available from the Recruitment Centre and your local Defence Force Recruiting Centre. Security Requirement The Department of Defence requires ADF entrants to obtain a security clearance appropriate to their avenue of entry. A process of background checks, collection of relevant information and, as required, interviews enables the Regional Security Office to make an informed assessment of an applicant's suitability for a security clearance. Current policy requires applicants for this particular avenue of entry to have lived in Australia for the preceding 10 years, or have a checkable background for this period. Aptitude Requirement The application process to join the Australian Defence Force requires you to complete a series of aptitude tests including verbal, spatial and numerical ability and a general maths test. Some jobs may also require you to complete additional testing at a later date. Psychology support staff will explain what is involved with each test. The aptitude tests provide information about your suitability for the Defence Force and for particular jobs. Defence Force Recruiting can then help you identify jobs that best match your abilities. Further information on the aptitude testing requirements can be found here. Education & Experience

7 Officer For this role Navy requires that non-degree officer entry applicants must have completed Year 12 with passes in English and three other tertiary accredited subjects. If you are a current Year 12 student you may also apply. You must provide a Certificate of Attendance (or equivalent) to prove attendance to date at Year 12 studies and provide results when received but before appointment. To be eligible for admission to UNSW@ADFA, applicants must have completed Year 12 and obtained an entrance rank high enough to qualify for entry to the relevant degree program. Further information on studying at ADFA is available here. Assumed Knowledge Requirements Assumed Knowledge is the level of subject knowledge that a lecturer or a tutor of a first year UNSW@ADFA course could reasonably expect of students enrolled in that course. Assumed Knowledge is fundamental to the assessment of whether or not an applicant is likely to succeed and is taken into account by the ADF (during the recruiting process) and by UNSW@ADFA when assessing the application. While all UNSW degrees require Year 12 English as Assumed Knowledge, applicants wishing to enter the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology programs (or study Mathematics or Physics as part of a Bachelor of Science degree) also require current Year 12 Mathematics and Year 12 Physics as Assumed Knowledge. In States where Year 12 English may be replaced by a Humanities subject for the purposes of meeting Year 12 certificate requirements, the Assumed Knowledge is Year 11 English plus a Year 12 Humanities subject. Note: All applicants for undergraduate programs at ADFA must also apply to the Universities Admissions Centre (NSW and ACT) for entry to the University of New South Wales. The Universities Admissions Centre website is ADF Service Requirements You should be aware that in addition to the UNSW@ADFA Assumed Subject Knowledge requirements, there may be some Year 12 subjects that are ADF Service requirements. Medical & Fitness Requirements, Officer To be appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for entry into the ADF. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination. You must also pass the swim test and physical fitness test to graduate from your Navy Training and to proceed to the Safety of Life at Sea Training that is a requirement for Recruit School and Officer training. Royal Australian Navy Swim Test (RANST) The RANST is conducted to ensure the Navy s duty of care to all serving personnel, with respect to rudimentary swimming skills. The purpose of the RANST is to ensure fundamental water survival skills as a prerequisite to training such as survival at sea training. Individual components of the RANST are fundamentally related to the survival at sea scenario. Competency in the RANST is achieved through successful completion of each component comprising:

8 a safety jump off a 3m tower in overalls; a 10m underwater swim in overalls; a 50m swim using three safety strokes; and the ability to tread water or float for 15 mins (removal of overalls optional). Note: You will find it much easier to pass the swimming test if you undertake swimming training before you join. All personnel will undertake the RANST upon entry and competency is to be achieved within 15 weeks from commencement of initial training. Failure of any one component will constitute failure of the entire RANST and no waivers will be granted. For more details on medical and physical standards refer to 'Physical Fitness Standards for Entry into the ADF' and 'Medical Process for Entry into the ADF'. Period of Service Officer You will be appointed for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of 6 years. Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service. You may tender your resignation at any time provided you do not have an outstanding Initial Minimum Period of Service obligation. Your Careers Counsellor can advise on how IMPS will relate to your chosen occupation. You will be appointed for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of nine years. Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service. You may tender your resignation at any time provided you do not have an outstanding Initial Minimum Period of Service obligation and provide a minimum of three months notice. Defence Academy Entry Officers become liable to an IMPS from appointment into the ADF. However, the Services will allow you to resign at any time up to the end of either the first or second year of academic studies. For Defence Academy Entry Officers in the Navy who undertake Navy training in their first year of appointment, they may resign up until the graduation day of their first year of study (which generally equates with having completed by then two years of Naval service). Additional Requirements Officer, Royal Australian Navy Swim Test (RANST) The RANST is conducted to ensure the Navy s duty of care to all serving personnel, with respect to rudimentary swimming skills. The purpose of the RANST is to ensure fundamental water survival skills as a prerequisite to training such as survival at sea training. Individual components of the RANST are fundamentally related to the survival at sea scenario. Competency in the RANST is achieved through successful completion of each component comprising: safety jump, underwater front scull swim of 10 metres, continuous swim for 50 metres, and treading water to remain afloat for 15 minutes. All personnel will undertake the RANST upon entry and competency is to be achieved within 15 weeks from commencement of initial training. Failure of any one component will constitute failure of the entire RANST and no waivers will be granted. It is therefore strongly advised that all candidates considering entry to the Royal Australian Navy are either proficient with or are working towards gaining swimming skills.

9 Military Training Officer Initial Entry Officer training for all graduate and non-graduate Officers is conducted at the Royal Australian Naval College (RANC), HMAS CRESWELL at Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast. The New Entry Officer Course (NEOC) is 22 weeks in duration and is designed to equip officers with general Service skills common to all employment qualifications and develop the necessary attributes for the efficient management of Naval personnel and assets. This course covers drill and ceremonial, physical training, officer development, oral and written communications, naval message writing, management and leadership, officer of the day duties, Navy organisation, Defence studies, character guidance, Navy history, swim test*, first aid, small arms training, adventure training, and a training cruise. Refer to the Joining Instructions for further details on the NEOC. These instructions will provide you and your family with enough information to arrange your personal affairs before your appointment in the Navy and will give you an idea of what you will be doing during your training. *Please note that the swim test is conducted in the first week of the New Entry Officer Course. Defence Academy Maritime Logistics Officers complete a New Entry Officer Course (NEOC) at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS CRESWELL Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast immediately following entry to the Navy in February. This 22 week course covers drill and ceremonial, physical training, officer development, oral and written communications, naval message writing, management and leadership, officer of the day duties, Navy organisation, Defence studies, character guidance, Navy history, swim test, first aid, small arms training, adventure training, and a training cruise. Refer to the Joining Instructions for further details on the NEOC. The New Entry Officer Course is followed by Phase 1 of the Supply Application Course which is conducted at HMAS CERBERUS (see 'Employment Training'). Following this is a six month period of Naval Continuation Training, where your Navy specific knowledge is consolidated and on-the-job experience is gained in shore based operational Navy units located around Australia in preparation for commencement of studies at ADFA. When degree studies are commenced at ADFA, at the beginning of your second year in the Navy, six hours per week are allocated to military training. This consists of Academy Military Education and Training (AMET) for all three Services as well as Single Service Training (SST). SST blocks are held at the beginning and end of the year. The SST program is intended to familiarise cadets with certain specific aspects of the Navy which are generic to all specialities. Subjects covered during AMET include studies in Defence, psychology and leadership, drug and alcohol awareness, military law, physical and recreational training, military drill and ceremonial training, weapons training, field training, character development, English and military communications, and study skills. At completion of degree studies at ADFA, which is usually after four years in the Navy, employment training and development will continue with commencement of the relevant Application Course (see 'Employment Training'). During Military (ADFA and NEOC) Training and Employment Training (SOAC), you may be required to pay a contribution towards meals, accommodation and utilities. Employment Training

10 Officer, Following completion of the relevant initial Officer training, Maritime Logistics Officer specific training commences with the Basic Maritime Logistics Officer Application Course - Sea (BMLOAC-Sea), which is conducted in two phases: MLOAC Sea is a residential course held at HMAS CERBERUS and is approximately 4 months. The course focuses on the core Maritime Logistics functions of Maritime Logistics Branch sailors at sea; an introduction to support organisations focusing on support ashore for Major Fleet Units (MFUs); and the role of the Maritime Logistics Officer at sea. The course includes a roadshow at the end of the course to solidify learning with an opportunity to meet the agencies who provide ashore support to MFUs. Subjects studied during the residential phase of the Maritime Logistics Officer's training include Service Funds, Accounts, Pay, Personnel, Finance, Foreign Currency, Catering, Stores, Configuration Management, Logistic Planning, Conduct of Operations, Departmental and Whole Ship Management, Mess Deck Management, Deployment Plans, Operational Cycles, Medical Management, Customs and Quarantine. The Assistant Maritime Logistics Officer Posting is approximately 12 months to a MFU on completion of BMLOAC Sea. You will undertake the role of the Assistant Maritime Logistics Officer while progressing your Professional Skills Journal which you will have been issued during BMLOAC Sea. The Assistant Maritime Logistics Officer will assume responsibility for service funds, finance and logistic administration. The Assistant Maritime Logistics Officer has standardised responsibilities across all platforms and will also develop foundation knowledge of the sea-going requirements of departmental and materiel management in preparation for their Maritime Logistics Primary Qualification board. MLOAC Shore is a residential course held at HMAS CERBERUS and is approximately 2 months. The course focuses on the core Maritime Logistic Functions of Maritime Logistic Officers ashore, focusing on employment in both Single Service and Joint environments. The course concludes with the trainee sitting the Maritime Logistics Primary Qualification Board. It is on successful completion of the board that the trainee Maritime Logistics Officer is awarded the MLO (Maritime Logistics Officer) qualification. Later in their careers (approximately 2-4 years), Maritime Logistics Officers return to HMAS CERBERUS to undertake the 2 week Deputy / Maritime Logistics Officer (DSO) Designate Course. The knowledge acquired during this course forms the basis for their next months at sea as a Deputy Maritime Logistics Officer of a Major Fleet Unit. This posting prepares the officer to sit the Maritime Logistic Charge Board, which will assess their capacity to accept a position of Maritime Logistics Charge; that is, whether the candidate has the ability to assume the role of Head of Department on a Major Fleet Unit. After passing the Maritime Logistics Charge Board, the Maritime Logistics Officer will complete shore postings that will consolidate knowledge and skills prior to returning to sea as the Charge Maritime Logistics Officer. The Maritime Logistic Officer Designate Course at HMAS CERBERUS is a prerequisite for this posting, and this 2 week course will provide a formal review of all areas of maritime logistic activity with a focus on management and legislative issues. Employment Location, Officer All officers will serve in fleet units and shore establishments around Australia based on service need. Individual preferences for posting location will be taken into account where possible. Many opportunities also exist for short periods (4 6 months) of operational service overseas. Other, Officer For more information on issues related to Maritime Logistics Officers in the Navy, please refer to the Navy Supply Officers Handbook.

11 Whilst this information is designed for those already in the Navy, it provides useful information for potential applicants. Note: Some information within the handbook has been superceded, particularly the training continuum. A new handbook is due for release mid Defence Force Recruiting disseminates information free of charge for the benefit of the public. Defence Force Recruiting monitors the quality of the information available on this website and updates the information regularly. However, Defence Force Recruiting gives no express or implied warranties, and makes no representations, in relation to this website or the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any material contained on this website or on any linked site. For more information see