How long is Army Reserve training Australia?

35 day
The one page outline of the 35 day part time soldier course is also known as the Reserve Recruit Training Course (RRTC) (PDF, 65KB). This provides recruits and parents a day by day breakdown of the key training events. Information on the Physical Fitness Assessments can be found on the Army website.

How long is Australian Army infantry training?

74 days
Infantry Course: 74 days, not including weekends. Note: Course duration may vary depending on public holidays and other Army requirements. Recruit training at Kapooka is followed by the Royal Australian Infantry Initial Employment Training – ECN 343-2 Course at the School of Infantry, Singleton, NSW.

How long is Army training for reserves?

approximately 10 weeks
Army Reserve Basic Training All soldiers must attend the same Basic Combat Training, so Army Reserve boot camp is also approximately 10 weeks long.

How long is Reservist basic training?

All Reserve Recruits complete an initial course of four training weekends over an 8 week period (excluding public holidays) at appointed Army Training Units around the country and usually local to their home and selected Army Reserve unit.

When did the Army Reserve start in Australia?

Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, the reserve military force has been known by many names, including the Citizens Forces, the Citizen Military Forces, the Militia and, unofficially, the Australian Military Forces.

Where is the Australian Army Recruit Training Centre?

The Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC), known as ‘The Home of the Soldier’, is based at Blamey Barracks, Kapooka near Wagga Wagga. The purpose of ARTC is to train and prepare the Australian Army’s newest soldier recruits to the required standards in core military knowledge and skills, and to develop in them soldierly qualities.

What do you learn in the Australian Army?

Throughout training, recruits are taught Army’s values of Courage, Initiative, Respect and Teamwork to help their decision making. Other training instils loyalty and honour, physical and moral courage, dedication to duty, compassion and honesty.

How long does it take to become an Australian Army officer?

Figure 4: Australian Army Phase 1 initial military training by age, entry type and location. ADFA General Entry Army Officers must successfully complete three years at ADFA. Then they will undertake a year of military training at RMC-D, after which they will be commissioned as a Lieutenant.