Employment Training
Other Ranks (Non Technical) (Reserve), Other Ranks (Non Technical)
Airfield Defence Guard Basic Course
Duration: 14.4 weeks
Recruit training is followed by the 14.4 week full-time Airfield Defence Guard Basic Course conducted at the RAAF Security and Fire School (RAAFSFS), RAAF Base Amberley, QLD. Training is provided on: small arms weapons, high explosive weapons and explosive stores, radio communications, field engineering, battle-craft and tactics, map reading and navigation, nuclear, biological and chemical defence, first aid and casualty handling.
The basic ADG course is physically very demanding. Accordingly, students need to have a very high level of physical fitness before commencing training. Upon graduation from RAAFSFS, students must be able to perform chin-ups, sit-ups (3 second cadence, feet not held) and run 2.4 kilometres according to age group. For example, ADGs less than 25 years of age are required to perform 10 chin-ups, 40 sit-ups and run 2.4 kilometres in 10 minutes or less. ADGs are assessed twice yearly for physical fitness.
Additionally, ADG trainees are required to complete the Battle Efficiency Test; a 15 km march in field order (in just over 2 hrs), a six metre rope climb, and a run, dodge and jump activity.
Note: Whilst not a formal requirement, candidates are encouraged to meet the physical fitness standards required of an ADG prior to entering the Air Force. Do not commence a physical fitness program without consulting a physician.
