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The Combine Workout
The ADFA Military Self Defence Club
The ADFA Military Self Defence Club runs a specialised, non-lethal
martial art style with an emphasis on functional self defence in a combat
environment. The only requirement is that members have passed their
single service fitness test and are completely medically fit. Military Self
Defence is taught twice a week in the evenings after academics and
military training and it is a great way to get fit, develop confidence, and
learn to handle high stress situations while learning some valuable self
defence techniques. This skill is now mandatory for all Army personnel and
is also open to Navy and Air Force personnel.
The Combine
The Combine is focused on providing motivated individuals with a forum
to push their physical and mental limits, within a community of likeminded
athletes. This is achieved through the implementation of Crossfit
methodology; intense physical activity, with a broad and all-inclusive
approach to training, as well as a culture of breaking the mould and not
accepting mediocrity. Those in The Combine are of the view that an elite
level of fitness in itself is a cornerstone in the profession of arms and are
committed and determined to developing and maintaing mental and
physical fortitude.
The Academy Military Shooting VECA
The Academy Military Shooting VECA (AMSV) is a Military Weapon Training
based extracurricular activity organised and run by Midshipmen and Officer
Cadets (cadets) with close supervision from staff. The AMSV is dedicated to
improving the shooting skills of all cadets regardless of previous experience
in a safe and controlled training environment. The AMSV offers training
and coaching in target shooting to help cadets improve their shooting
ability and also to increase cadets’ levels of competency primarily in the safe
handling of the F-88 Austyer and also aims to give an exposure to other
weapons systems.
In order to achieve this, multiple shoots are carried out each week using the
Weapon Training Simulation System (WTSS). The AMSV also conducts live fire
shoots during the year for further exposure to live weapons and to enable
cadets to attempt to qualify for the Marksmanship Skill at Arms badge. These
range days are run and supervised by staff after being organised by cadets.
The Academy Racing VECA
The Academy Racing VECA allows Midshipmen and Officer Cadets
the chance to develop the leadership, team building, managerial and
administrative skills which are demanded of officers in the ADF, through the
Formula SAE competition. There are currently over 60 cadets contributing
to Academy Racing, from all schools and degrees at ADFA.
Formula SAE (FSAE) is an international competition run by the Society of
Automotive Engineers in which university students from around the world
compete to design, manufacture, race, and market a FSAE ‘class’ of racing
vehicle. FSAE was first developed 25 years ago in the United States and now
hosts 140 countries around the world, and has regional championships
in Europe, South America, Asia and North America. Each team spends 12
months or more developing, manufacturing or testing a new car, to be
used in the competition.
Formula SAE seeks to maximise learning outcomes through the practical
application of theoretical concepts to produce a tangible outcome. Formula
SAE is not simply limited to engineers, but offers opportunities for cadets
studying in many degree streams including science, arts, technology, and
business disciplines.
The benefits of participation for the members of Academy Racing are
significant. This has been recognised by Air Marshal Mark Binskin, VCDF, who
has accepted the role of team patron and provides superb encouragement.
The Academy Racing Team in 2011