Period of Service
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
You will be enlisted for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of six 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 Initial Minimum Period of Service obligation.
Your Careers Counsellor can advise on how IMPS will relate to your chosen occupation.
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 an active element of
the Army Reserve at any time.