Army Reserve Accelerated Training Model

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Army Reserve Accelerated Training Model
25th/49th BATTALION ROYAL QUEENSLAND REGIMENT
(25/49 RQR)
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What is it?
The accelerated Training Model has been developed
to fast track the training process for Army
Reserve Infantry soldiers. It offers six months
employment and a tax free salary for successful
applicants. When enlisted under this model you
will be posted to 25/49 RQR and attend a number
of scheduled Army courses commencing January
through to June 2010. At the completion of this
training, you will be a qualified Infantry
soldier and eligible to participate in Army
training activities and overseas deployments.
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Who will be selected?

• Applicants will be selected from the Gold Coast
  and surrounding regions with preference to those
  who can serve with the Gold Coast based Army
  Reserve Unit after they have completed training.
• Applicants must meet all normal prerequisites for
  entry into the Army Reserve and be available to
  attend Army training courses during the period
  Jan-Jun 2010
• A maximum of 60 personnel will be selected on a
  first come basis

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Where is it conducted?

• Training will be co-ordinated by 25/49 RQR
  located on the Gold Coast (Southport)
• Training will be conducted in a variety of
  locations including (Kapooka NSW Enoggera and St
  Lucia QLD)
• Between training courses, which are generally 2
  weeks long, trainees will be granted leave to
  return home

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What are the benefits?

• There are many benefits including
• Six months continuous employment with Tax free
  salary
• Becoming eligible for a range of Army allowances
  and benefits
• Free accommodation and food (whilst in training
  or on course)
• Free Army uniforms and equipment
• Adventure and travel
• Quality accredited training
• Teamwork, self discipline, responsibility
• Sense of pride and increased levels of motivation
• Leadership and management skills
• Developing a group of mates through shared
  experiences
• Being part of the first Infantry presence on the
  Gold Coast
• Continuing to serve as a member of the Army
  Reserve at 25/49 RQR
• Becoming eligible to participate in a wide range
  of Army exercises and deployments.

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Rifleman Royal Australian Infantry Corps (RAinf)

• Infantry is the primary combat arm of the
  Australian Army.
• The role of Infantry is to seek out and close
  with the enemy, to kill or capture him, to seize
  and hold ground, repel attack, by day or night,
  regardless of season, weather or terrain.
• To carry out this role the RAinf relies heavily
  on skilled tactics, effective teamwork and
  cooperation with other corps.

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What training will I undertake?

• First aid
• Navigation
• Basic Recruit Training
• Infantry Rifleman Course
• Reserve Response Force (RRF) Course
• Military Self Defence
• Various Weapons Training
• Military Specialist Training

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Why join the Army Reserve?

• The Army Reserve will provide you with the
  training and skills that will give you an edge
  throughout your life. Most of the courses that
  you undertake are accredited towards a civilian
  qualification. You will develop personal
  qualities such as teamwork, self-discipline,
  responsibility, leadership, management and pride
  that comes from working within a team that helps
  protect our nation. On top of that your Army
  Reserve income is tax free.

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Entry Requirements?

• Male at least 17 years of age
• Australian citizen
• Passes in year 9 English and Maths
• Be deemed medically fit by a Medical Officer
• Pass relevant aptitude testing/psych evaluation
• Be recommended by Defence Interviewer (job
  interview)
• Pass a Pre enlistment Fitness Assessment ie
• - Shuttle run/Beep test to a standard of 7.5
• - 45 Sit ups
• - 15 Push ups

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More Information?

• Information sessions
• 25/49 RQR conduct regular Information Sessions
  from the SouthPort Depot located at
• - Commercial Drive SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
  
• To contact 25/49 RQR Staff for more information
  or to attend an Information Session simply call
  0413005472 or
• [phone]

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More Information (contd)

• More information about the Army Reserve in
  general can be found within this website, please
  take the time to examine the many benefits of
  joining the Army Reserve.

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To apply

• If you would like to apply call 13 19 01 or visit
  www.defencejobs.gov.au and say you are interested
  in joining 25/49 RQR Accelerated Training Model
  on the Gold Coast.