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Leadership forms the core of your training but you'll also receive training in ground defence, management, operations, communication, Air Force values, and military law. Your instructors will encourage you to achieve during physical training sessions and this will help to ensure you are physically fit to complete the field exercises. Throughout the course, you will be assessed on your officer qualities.
Full-time officer
You'll complete the Initial Officer Course (IOC) at the Officers' Training School (OTS), RAAF Base East Sale, Gippsland, in Victoria. The course will run for 17 weeks.
Part-time officer
You'll complete the Initial Officer Course (IOC) at the Officers' Training School (OTS) on a part-time basis over five phases of training. Which means you'll cover the same topics as full-time officers, just over a longer period of time - within two years of entering the Air Force Reserve. Alternatively, you may complete the IOC on a full-time basis as a Reserve officer.
Situated in Canberra, ADFA offers you combined military and leadership training, with a fully recognised degree of your choice from the University of New South Wales. You receive a salary and your tuition fees and other student expenses are paid by the Defence Department. You also receive full medical and dental cover. In return, you serve in the Australian Defence Force for an Initial Minimum Period of Service.
The Initial Officer Course (IOC) at Officers' Training School (OTS) runs for 17 weeks. It includes training in a variety of skills and disciplines, focused on developing the qualities you'll need as an Officer in the Air Force, like leadership, commitment and teamwork.
You'll study subjects relating to Management, Leadership, Military Law, Operations, Fire Safety, First Aid, Ground Defence, Security and Air Force Qualities. You will also study written and oral communication to help you with the presentations you'll make throughout the course on Defence related topics. You will be assessed on these presentations as well as your ability to adhere to the principles and standards associated with the Air Force.
Beyond the classroom you'll get to participate in field exercises ranging from a non-tactical exercise in a State forest, to airfield defence exercises on military bases.
A standard day at OTS consists of eight 50-minute periods and will usually begin with breakfast at 0630. The rest of the day will be made up of classes (theory and practical) with small breaks in-between, parade / inspection and of course fully catered main meals.
A reasonable level of fitness is required to gain entry into all of our courses. If you're a fairly active person who spends some time exercising and playing sport, you should have no trouble meeting these requirements.
Fitness training will be included as part of your studies. Female and male Air Force instructors will guide you through activities such as obstacle courses, parades and exercises, to build your confidence and fitness levels along the way. The instructors are there to see that you succeed, not fail and in many cases you'll come to regard them as mentors.
The Defence University Sponsorship provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to complete their degree at a civilian university, before undertaking the IOC at OTS. The Sponsorship provides the following benefits:
While you're at university, you will enjoy a lifestyle similar to any other student. There is no significant military commitments during the university year, so you can focus on your studies and enjoy your free time like any other university student.
The Sponsorship is not available to applicants who are already in receipt of sponsorship via schemes such as the rural and medical bonded positions.
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