Tuesday the 21st of June - Goroke P-12 College

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My mates and I in our ‘Mess Kit’, which is used for formal dining in nights. The Army Personnel of my Division. The RAAF and RAN students are not in this photo.
It‟s amazing how much life can change in such a short space of time. Six months ago I wouldn‟t have been able to even describe how to march effectively, and now it‟s second nature. After five weeks of a Sergeant yelling in your ear 24 hours a day, suddenly you learn to complete everything “abnormally quick, at a high standard”, as he would put it. When having even the slightest crease in the wrong part of your trousers will earn you a visit to the Sergeant when you finally have free time. Or wearing a watch during physical training will earn push-ups, for everyone, you soon learn to look out for poor dress standards. Even though what I‟ve described doesn‟t sound very pleasant, I have loved almost every minute of it. My experience is extremely different from most that enter the Defence Force. Most go straight into their role after basic training, I have four years of study to complete before-hand, and hence my initial training is nowhere near as severe as those going “direct entry.” My time will come at Duntroon Royal Military College (Officer Training) in two and a half years. After the initial six weeks is completed, the highest priority for me is my Civil Engineering degree, with 12 hours of military study assigned each week, and two hours of drill (marching). I still have time for extra-curricular activities, including marathon and distance running (MADR), football and mixed-netball as my choices. It‟s been a life-changing experience, and one I would recommend to anyone considering it. I have met so many like-minded people, and one‟s who will be some of my best friends for life, just don‟t go into it half-hearted, it‟s a big commitment if you don‟t truly desire it, and a worthy sacrifice if you do. JOSEPH COLLEY OCDT 2 Division Alpha Squadron Australian Defence Force Academy
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