Period of Service
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
You have the option of enlisting for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of one or four years.
Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service. You may request discharge at any time provided you do not have an outstanding IMPS obligation.
Your Careers Counsellor can advise on how IMPS will relate to your chosen occupation.
Other Ranks (Non Technical) (Reserve)
All candidates who are appointed or enlisted into the Army Reserve may undertake volunteer service until age 65 (Compulsory Retiring Age) subject to the requirements of the Army and suitability for further service. Members may transfer out of the active Army Reserve at any time.