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Chapter 8:Midshipmen and Cadetsare Young People andFuture LeadersRecommendations 16-18Key findings of ReviewGiven their age, most undergraduates enter ADFA without much ‘real world’ experience, with manyhaving never lived away from home before. 1 The differing levels of maturity of undergraduates, combinedwith the pressures of living, working and studying together, can present substantial risk factors forADFA.In particular, the Review findings indicated that:• A number of benefits may flow from the introduction of a single Service and work placementprogram for all Services. The primary benefit would be that undergraduates arrive at ADFAslightly older and with a greater level of maturity. In turn, this may decrease the likelihood ofunacceptable behaviour. 2• There is a ‘lack of comprehensive and effective mentoring opportunities for cadets’, 3particularly with respect to female undergraduates.• There have been instances of excessive consumption of alcohol among undergraduateswhich is an established risk factor for a range of inappropriate behaviours. 4In response, the Review made a number of recommendations designed to mitigate some of these riskfactors.66
In summary, the findings of the Audit indicate that:• Substantial work has been undertaken in the development of a feasibility study whichoutlines a range of options for a single Service and work placement program for each of theServices. The Services have decided not to implement any of the proposed options on thebasis that they were not feasible. Having explored the single Service placement options, theAudit considers further measures should be developed to meet the underlying intent of theRecommendation.• The minimum entry age has been reviewed however it was decided that the age should notbe changed due to recruitment imperatives.• Recruitment options to address life differentials of male and female undergraduates wereconsidered and it was decided not to undertake any further actions. After consultation withthe Audit further options are now being explored.• Options for a new mentoring program have been developed. 5 As yet ADFA has notimplemented the new program and no timetable for implementation has been provided.• The comprehensive approach to alcohol management is evidence of a concerted effort onthe part of ADFA to address excessive alcohol consumption. The pricing regime has beenreviewed and drink prices have been increased. In respect of alcohol testing, ADFA hasincreased testing in 2012 to a level that is unparalleled in previous years.The Audit’s findings in respect of each recommendation follow.Recommendation 16: The VCDF, in association with the Services:a) explore first year single service training and work placementfor all ADFA cadets. Options regarding this process should becompleted within 12 months of the release of this report. Thepreferred option should be implemented in 2013 in readinessfor the 2014 ADFA intakeb) review the minimum entry age to ADFA to ascertain whether itis appropriatec) explore a range of cadet recruitment options for ADFA whichrecognise the different life course of women compared tomen.Audit Report: Review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy • 2013 • 67
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