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Today's Army carries on a tradition steeped in the core values of 'courage, initiative and teamwork.' What binds these values together is one of the true icons of Australian history – the Rising Sun badge. While the Rising Sun badge has evolved over time, the soldier that wears the badge has maintained a proud tradition of service to the nation. Today's Army is made up of ordinary Australians who tackle extraordinary situations. Army personnel live the values of courage, initiative and teamwork and apply these values in tackling the often challenging situations they encounter in their careers.
The ethos of the Army is that of the soldier serving the nation: mentally and physically tough, and with the courage to win. We fight as part of a team, and are inspired by the ANZAC tradition of fairness and loyalty to our mates. We are respected for our professionalism, integrity, esprit de corps and initiative.
Courage is more than facing the physical dangers of battle, it is doing what is right and fair with a sense of duty and compassion. It is built on an ethos of protecting the nation and service before self.
Initiative is the ability to achieve the mission by exploiting opportunity, often in the absence of orders and improvising to make the most of the equipment and resources.
Teamwork is based on equality, trust, tolerance and friendship, which is essential to achieving the mission. Teamwork is the product of sound leadership at all levels, individual competence, trust and training.
All officers and soldiers of the Australian Army belong to a Corps.
When you join the Army you have the opportunity to earn a range of medals that reflect outstanding individual efforts, or involvement in significant missions. Members who served for over 30 days in East Timor, when Australia led the movement to remove the occupying Indonesian power from the territory, received an International Force East Timor (INTERFET) Medal. It features the dove of peace with an olive branch on one side, with the words TOGETHER AS ONE FOR PEACE IN EAST TIMOR.
Medals that reflect outstanding individual efforts include Australian Gallantry, Distinguished Service and Conspicuous Service Decorations. And of course there is Australia's most prestigious Gallantry Decoration, The Victoria Cross for Australia.
Today's Army is very different to the one of just a few years ago. Threats can now come from a variety of unexpected sources less associated with those of traditional warfare. It's a disciplined force, capable of engaging in operations across a whole range of conflicts. More recently the Army has played a significant role in supporting peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations worldwide.
While times may have changed the fundamental mission of the Army remains steadfast: to win the land battle, defeat our enemies and protect the interests of Australia and her people. To achieve this, the Army has built a formidable reputation based upon teamwork, tradition, pride, courage, initiative and commitment to excellence. It's a long and proud tradition and one that you have the chance to continue.
Saluting This still exists today as a display of respect between fellow officers and visiting dignitaries.
An Australian soldier has a will to win, a dedication to duty, a great sense of honour and compassion, belief in honesty and the benefits of mateship and teamwork and a wealth of physical and moral courage. You are accountable for your actions and decisions and are asked to bring honour to your country, the Army, your mates and yourself.
The Army has a number of time honoured traditions which survive today as a reminder of the rich history you are about to become a part of. Customs and traditions are important factors in the growth and maintenance of Army esprit de corps, the spirit of comradeship and commitment to a cause.
The salute is one such tradition in the Army. It remains today as a greeting and a symbol of mutual respect, belief and trust. The minute's silence to acknowledge departed comrades, Red Poppy Day and The Ode of Remembrance all serve to represent the sacrifices made by officers and soldiers in years past.
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