As the first group of recruits arrive at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka for 2018, we share with you what it is like for a day in the life of a Kapooka recruit. Over a 83 day period, recruits progress through increasing levels of physical and mental challenges, learning the basics of soldiering including the use of infantry weapons, navigation, communications, drill, military ethos and leadership. #GoodSoldiering #OurTeam #AusArmy -------------------------------------------------------

THE LONGEST WAR: THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY IN AFGHANISTAN Online now - http://army.gov.au/the-longest-war/ Here's a trailer... | Australian Army

Silent steps. Clear objectives 👣 At #AFX25, some senior cadets carried inert weapons in the field as part of their elective, sharpening their movement drills, communication, and teamwork. Activities like these give cadets a real military-like experience — and build leadership, confidence, and problem-solving skills that last far beyond the field. 🎥 CAPT (AAC) Murchie #AusArmyCadets #AACSQLD 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘪