Tips from a Mum whose Son who completed Kapooka. Send your child with a really good iron it will make their time at Kapooka easier. Get everything on the list they are given before they go and make sure you get the best or highest quality of those items. Send upbeat letters and cards to the recruit (you will be given an address to write to) send letters every week, the recruits are given very little time to call home, by sending actual mail it gives them something to look forward to. Try your best to have the family attend the march out, stay in Wagga for the whole weekend it is not just the march out you can attend, you will also be invited to attend a breakfast the next day. Get to know the parents of other recruits of you have any concerns you can talk to other parents, remember it has been hard for all parents to say goodbye to their children for 3 months. Book a nice hotel or air BNB in Wagga early ! Your recruit will usually be given some time over the march out weekend to hang out with family so make sure you have somewhere nice and luxurious to come back to when in town remember they have done it tough for 3 months they deserve to be comfortable. Make sure you tell them how proud you are of them, they have worked unbelievably hard on their parade skills and deserve to be congratulated. Take lots of money to Wagga to purchase the official framed photos and videos. Believe me when you see your son or daughter in their uniform you and your dollars will quickly part ways and you are so proud you won't mind a bit.
This is a Wholesome comment and a shout out to every mum who has had a child join the army. The best support system in the world is your mum. Big thanks for your tips and cheers for watching.
I'm enrolling next year December as an infantry soldier, currently training for the 2.4km. Appreicate the tips enjoyed watching the video. Thank you for your service!
Take it from an old grunt. If training for a 2.4k run. Run 5ks. Training for 5ks run 10 and so on. That goes for all your training physical and mental. Train hard fight harder. Its hard yakka but ya not training to be a civvie. Good luck to you new guys and enjoy it for what it is because you will never find the same experience again. Tiger
lmao nice video brother. I found Kapooka to be pretty challenging when I went through, as I was a young lad who'd always had mummy doing everything for him. It's funny how you said 'Have fun', it is kinda true. I remember when I was there I couldn't wait to get out, but when I finished I was like mann, that was an amazing experience, one of the best of my life.
Best tips I can give about Kapooka and Army life. 1. Get used to no sleep 2. Always find something to clean 3. Check your kit over and over again. 4. Buy your own iron and a decent one for basic. 5. Get used to running and run with a pack on your back and a chest rig aka weight vests. 6. Don't be a snowflake, your joined the Army. 7. Don't speak back at all, listen and play the game. 8. Work as a team and don't dog your mates. 9. Never raise your weapon or point it in direction of anything you don't intend to kill. 10. Have a shave before for you go to basic. Nice and clean and fresh.
So, I'm an American veteran myself. I don't have kids, but I have a patriotic hobby that's very family friendly [I'm a Civil War reenactor] and I'm often in a position to give teenagers advice. When someone is talking about joining the service, I sit them down for a heart to heart. Now, obviously, things have changed a lot since I was in the US Army. I can't go into specifics about basic training or what ever else have you. But there are some generalizations that have been true since Gaius Marius professionalized the Roman legions... I try to keep these words of advice generic between nations, services, and genders, looking for the common experiences we all share in The Service: 1. The one single thing I remember about being a soldier is being tired ALL the time. I woke up tired, and got used to snatching quick 15-30 minute naps throughout the day just to keep going. Every single Ministry or Department of Defense in the entire world knows EXACTLY how much work they can get out of their nation's 19 year olds... and they get it every single day. A 12 hour day is every day. You're good for a 24 hour day at least twice a month. And a 36 hour day is as sure as the sunrise. 2. It's not a 'job'. It's a 'mission'. If you treat it like a 'job', you'll be treated like a fast food worker. You're joining a serious business, so be serious about it. 3. Once you get through training, you are no longer a 'person'. You are an 'asset', a piece of government property to be used and possibly used up in the completion of the mission. The only difference between you and a truck tire is that the CO doesn't have to write a letter to the family of the truck tire. 4. You are now a member of a team. NEVER let your team down. It is the single worst thing a military person can do. You never want the phrase 'unreliable' attached to your name. 5. You're young. You're in a period of your life where your hormones are raging. DON'T even think about getting married until you become a Sergeant. And for God's very own fucking sakes, **use protection /birth control** ! The LAST thing you want in your life at 21 years old is an infant and the responsibilities that go with it.
Good advice mate. Couple things I would add 1. clean your weapon, even if you think its clean, Clean it again. There will be dust and carbon inside the plastics - ejection port and inside the muzzle. 2. learn how to do basic things quickly - get dressed, shit, shave, make bed properly with hospital corners. Have to work in pairs to get the bed done quickly. 3. Clean the barracks and your locker when time permits. Mop, vaccum, dust. If something needs cleaning, dont walk past it. Its the small details that the DS pick up on. 4. Check your mates uniforms and equipment before you go outside. 5. There will be moments when you want to quit and go home (especially in first week). Everyone will have bad days but those feelings will pass - just suck it up.
The "don't fall asleep" one is a big one. I don't know if this will happen all the time, but a fella I was at Kapooka with fell asleep during a Brief so they woke him up then, but made him stay up all night that night and obviously all through the following day. You will get your ass chewed out if you make an Instructor feel like they're boring you.
Hahahahahaha so true mate they made the guy I seen fall asleep life hell for 2 days!!! no one fell asleep in a lesson again after that for the reminder of the course 🤣🤣🤣Thanks for watching bro.
Not sure how calling me an ugly c*nt is not personal, it maybe true but 🤣 I'll never forget that being screamed at me, so my reply was thankyou Corporal. He had no reply to that 🤣 Collins for the win.
Very sharp and infomative. Considering the ADF as a career. Army: MP. Air force: Airfield security. Air force: Cabin crew. So I want to be ready to withstand boot camp. And beyond. I don't want to be " That guy ".
G'day digger. i was in for the transition from 'Jungle Greens and L1A1' to 'DPCU's and F88'. Didnt used to have to iron those dpcu's lol. was weird. Crispy creases on the Green's though 15Pl, Bravo Coy 'Tobruk Plt' Feb-May '86. 'Hallway Tobruk'! Grouse tips for anyone concidering. Hooroo cobber.
@@aussieaxedude154 when you are used to 7.62 recoil and go to 5.56 'barrel jump', , "styr eye' first 3 rounds off of the EBS's... lol. prefered the heft of the SLR though.
If you want to save an extra 10 mins every morning. Just go to the pisser 15 mins before wake up and brush your teeth and shave. That way your not fighting 40 other guys when your all rushing to the bathroom at the same time. But the best tip would be to watch the movie "Full Metal Jacket". It just mentally prepares you better :) Kapooka was memorable and fun back in 2009, but F*CK going there again.
@@billybob-hg1nw this may be a weird question but what if a woman gets her period and has to go and sort out her stuff and goes to the toilets early, will she get into trouble if she is caught?
@@tj-nf6dm sanitary stuff is fine however I'd avoid it within the hour of wake up as the RIs are cutting around early and there's nothing worse then someone yelling at you when your half asleep.
Thanks heaps mate, my son gets sworn in on Monday in Darwin then straight to Wagga. He’s going infantry. He won’t have any issues with your tips, he will blitz all that stuff! Cold weather will kill him though! 😂👍😂🇦🇺. Poor prick 😂
Something else that really helps is as soon as you know your going, start going to bed at 2200 and getting up at 0545, no phone, just sleep. Try and eat three meals a day, limit snacking. And don’t worry - you’ll get told what to do, when to do it, how to do it. And ffs pack a bloody good iron…👍
Solid tips big shooter you sleep like a log at Kapooka and the meal structure has you feeling great by the end there is some method to their madness that's for sure thanks for watching mate.
Awsome video man! i'm 24 and I'm planning to begin my recruitment process as a full time medic next year in the army. I'm hoping this experience will fufliling and something that can help me improve myself not only as ADF soldier but as a man. I have no clue what it woud be like as army medic and in all honesty I'm low key sh!ting bricks cuase this will definitly be a different lifestyl that i'm use too. But aye I'll definitly be using your advice and cheers.
I was a medic posted to 2RAR, it's an awesome job with many opportunities to deploy on over seas. When I got out it was easy for me to get a high paying civilian work. The education is really good and you can do a degree while you're in. Sometimes I wish I never got out.
Even if you are not, whenever doing something arduous make sure you show you're suffering. Otherwise some AH is likely to lay one square in the midriff & you end up swallowing enough CS gas to down a Rhino. Fun times from way back.
Hey man great video, thank you for the info. Just a quick tip (I don't know if it was your surroundings or your mic) but there was a ringing echo noise while you were talking and that can be off putting or give to bad vid results. But otherwise great video👍
For those of you blokes that train a lot and have a high level of fitness prior to pooky you WILL lose fitness there. Don't stress but if you train crossfit consistently you'll be disappointed with the level of fitness like I was. Just enjoy it for what it is and good luck lid
Remember that time we paused ex for like a full day or so coz that dumb grunt lost his NVG and tried to blame you for stealing it coz he was in the back of your bushy lols so many memories
If it is the phyc test at your initial sessions it is pretty much that day you will find out if they deem you fit for service. Thanks for watching mate.
Top video. Just making sure you're aware of another channel who's completely ripped this video off word for word without crediting you in their description. Suggest raising with UA-cam. 'The Way To Survive Kapooka || Department of Defence's Blamey Barracks - The Way To Survive' All the very best.
Echo lines were definitely the pic of the bunch. "Hallway 45" will forever be the most hectic alarm clock of all time for me never woke up so quick in my life. Thanks for watching dude.
Thanks dude. That depends how much having one kidney effects your day to day life as long as you can meet the requirements I don't see it effecting you to much. Cheers for watching.
You will do the PFA before going to Kapooka I'm pretty sure it consists of 15 push ups, 60 sit ups and a 7.5 on the beep test. once at Kapooka you will be required to pass the RFA before march out it consists of minimum 35 push ups with proper technique, 70 sit ups and 2.4 km run in 11 mins and 15 seconds. The standard BFA once out of training in the same but with 40 push ups. Most fail on the push ups due to incorrect technique so proper form is key once seen a bloke do 50 push ups but only 20 counted because of poor form. Sit ups should be a breeze and as for the run go as fast as you can the whole time and you will be right rarely seen anyone fail the sit ups or run. Thanks for watch mate.
I got my assessment day September the 13th do you have any advice for me I’m keen as hopefully if everything runs smoothly I’ll be at kapooka late October
@@aussieaxedude154 thanks man I did smash it. My enlistment day is in February got pushed back due to covid so I’m really keen and can’t wait I’m keen to go to singleton after aswell
G'day mate I knew of a lot of people from the UK, Canada and NZ who had done what they call a lateral transfer to the Australian army I'm not familiar with the process my self. look on Australian army recruiting website that should get you started. thanks for watching.
Sadly I' am not privy to such information. Does sound annoying though I suggest shining a laser right back at them!!! the best defence is a good offence. "The greatest warrior win's the battle without spilling a single drop of blood" "Avoid fighting that which is strong. Fight that which is weak ". " If your enemy is good at fighting up close. fight them from a far. If your enemy is good at fighting from a far fight them up close. Sun Tzu. Thanks for watching I wish you good fortune in this future endeavour.
So, I'm an American. My knowledge of Australian geography is... minimal. I had NO idea that Kapooka was a town. With a base near it. Or anything. I thought it was a slang term, so being a dumbass, I looked it up. Urban Dictionary defined it as [and I quote] "Kapuka: Slang term for an aggressive rim job. Origins are likely Maori or South Islander descent. Often misspelled as Kapooka" 😆😁😎
Don't plan for holidays for the first 2 years. Holidays, even Christmas leave must be approved by your unit. If they say sorry no way you have guard duty your a LID than that's how it is.
"the army likes to do things fast and efficient". LOL. Were we in the same army? Have they erased hurry up and wait, and putting half your platoon on the first plane in and the rest on the last plane in? "Efficient" is not really a word I ever associated with the army... Most importantly, learn how to sleep in any conditions and on any surface. A very handy skill... I could remember my number for about 10 years or maybe longer. These days I wouldnt have a clue.
Tips from a Mum whose Son who completed Kapooka. Send your child with a really good iron it will make their time at Kapooka easier. Get everything on the list they are given before they go and make sure you get the best or highest quality of those items. Send upbeat letters and cards to the recruit (you will be given an address to write to) send letters every week, the recruits are given very little time to call home, by sending actual mail it gives them something to look forward to. Try your best to have the family attend the march out, stay in Wagga for the whole weekend it is not just the march out you can attend, you will also be invited to attend a breakfast the next day. Get to know the parents of other recruits of you have any concerns you can talk to other parents, remember it has been hard for all parents to say goodbye to their children for 3 months. Book a nice hotel or air BNB in Wagga early ! Your recruit will usually be given some time over the march out weekend to hang out with family so make sure you have somewhere nice and luxurious to come back to when in town remember they have done it tough for 3 months they deserve to be comfortable. Make sure you tell them how proud you are of them, they have worked unbelievably hard on their parade skills and deserve to be congratulated. Take lots of money to Wagga to purchase the official framed photos and videos. Believe me when you see your son or daughter in their uniform you and your dollars will quickly part ways and you are so proud you won't mind a bit.
This is a Wholesome comment and a shout out to every mum who has had a child join the army. The best support system in the world is your mum. Big thanks for your tips and cheers for watching.
Yes family support is so so so important. It is the basis for success @@aussieaxedude154
Great advice thank you! My son leaves in 3 days! Very helpful! 👍🇦🇺👍
I'm enrolling next year December as an infantry soldier, currently training for the 2.4km. Appreicate the tips enjoyed watching the video. Thank you for your service!
All the best with it bro your going to smash it Thanks for watching.
same bro im applying this year and when i finish the application next year im gonna be enrolling as an infantry soldier
Take it from an old grunt. If training for a 2.4k run. Run 5ks. Training for 5ks run 10 and so on. That goes for all your training physical and mental. Train hard fight harder. Its hard yakka but ya not training to be a civvie. Good luck to you new guys and enjoy it for what it is because you will never find the same experience again.
Tiger
Kapooka was hard but best time I ever had. Toughened me up as a young lad and learnt so many things that I still use in my career
Thanks for watching mate.
I love how unintentionally funny this video is. Should be submitted as an Aussie classic.
Hahahahaha thanks for watching big shooter.
lmao nice video brother. I found Kapooka to be pretty challenging when I went through, as I was a young lad who'd always had mummy doing everything for him. It's funny how you said 'Have fun', it is kinda true. I remember when I was there I couldn't wait to get out, but when I finished I was like mann, that was an amazing experience, one of the best of my life.
Definitely an awesome experience mate. Never laughed so much in my life will never forget it. Thanks for watching.
@@aussieaxedude154 definitely has its funny times too haha. Take care brother and thanks for the vid
Best tips I can give about Kapooka and Army life.
1. Get used to no sleep
2. Always find something to clean
3. Check your kit over and over again.
4. Buy your own iron and a decent one for basic.
5. Get used to running and run with a pack on your back and a chest rig aka weight vests.
6. Don't be a snowflake, your joined the Army.
7. Don't speak back at all, listen and play the game.
8. Work as a team and don't dog your mates.
9. Never raise your weapon or point it in direction of anything you don't intend to kill.
10. Have a shave before for you go to basic. Nice and clean and fresh.
Pretty solid tips there big shooter thanks for watching.
@@aussieaxedude154 anytime buddy, I stumbled across your channel as a Ex Digger and Afghan Vet I must subscribe mate.
So, I'm an American veteran myself. I don't have kids, but I have a patriotic hobby that's very family friendly [I'm a Civil War reenactor] and I'm often in a position to give teenagers advice. When someone is talking about joining the service, I sit them down for a heart to heart. Now, obviously, things have changed a lot since I was in the US Army. I can't go into specifics about basic training or what ever else have you. But there are some generalizations that have been true since Gaius Marius professionalized the Roman legions...
I try to keep these words of advice generic between nations, services, and genders, looking for the common experiences we all share in The Service:
1. The one single thing I remember about being a soldier is being tired ALL the time. I woke up tired, and got used to snatching quick 15-30 minute naps throughout the day just to keep going. Every single Ministry or Department of Defense in the entire world knows EXACTLY how much work they can get out of their nation's 19 year olds... and they get it every single day. A 12 hour day is every day. You're good for a 24 hour day at least twice a month. And a 36 hour day is as sure as the sunrise.
2. It's not a 'job'. It's a 'mission'. If you treat it like a 'job', you'll be treated like a fast food worker. You're joining a serious business, so be serious about it.
3. Once you get through training, you are no longer a 'person'. You are an 'asset', a piece of government property to be used and possibly used up in the completion of the mission. The only difference between you and a truck tire is that the CO doesn't have to write a letter to the family of the truck tire.
4. You are now a member of a team. NEVER let your team down. It is the single worst thing a military person can do. You never want the phrase 'unreliable' attached to your name.
5. You're young. You're in a period of your life where your hormones are raging. DON'T even think about getting married until you become a Sergeant. And for God's very own fucking sakes, **use protection /birth control** ! The LAST thing you want in your life at 21 years old is an infant and the responsibilities that go with it.
I like that snowflake one.
You can't have any facial hair?
Good advice mate. Couple things I would add
1. clean your weapon, even if you think its clean, Clean it again. There will be dust and carbon inside the plastics - ejection port and inside the muzzle.
2. learn how to do basic things quickly - get dressed, shit, shave, make bed properly with hospital corners. Have to work in pairs to get the bed done quickly.
3. Clean the barracks and your locker when time permits. Mop, vaccum, dust. If something needs cleaning, dont walk past it. Its the small details that the DS pick up on.
4. Check your mates uniforms and equipment before you go outside.
5. There will be moments when you want to quit and go home (especially in first week). Everyone will have bad days but those feelings will pass - just suck it up.
Cheers man agree with all 3 points thanks for watching.
100 accurate advice by my recollection! Iraq and Sumatra Assist vet here, 13 years ARA.
Cheers for watching brother🤙🤙🤙
The "don't fall asleep" one is a big one. I don't know if this will happen all the time, but a fella I was at Kapooka with fell asleep during a Brief so they woke him up then, but made him stay up all night that night and obviously all through the following day. You will get your ass chewed out if you make an Instructor feel like they're boring you.
Hahahahahaha so true mate they made the guy I seen fall asleep life hell for 2 days!!! no one fell asleep in a lesson again after that for the reminder of the course 🤣🤣🤣Thanks for watching bro.
Not sure how calling me an ugly c*nt is not personal, it maybe true but 🤣 I'll never forget that being screamed at me, so my reply was thankyou Corporal. He had no reply to that 🤣 Collins for the win.
Very sharp and infomative. Considering the ADF as a career. Army: MP. Air force: Airfield security. Air force: Cabin crew. So I want to be ready to withstand boot camp. And beyond. I don't want to be " That guy ".
All the best with it mate thanks for watching
MP? You already are that guy...be prepared to have no friends
Cheers mate I’ll be going next year in feb so thanks for the useful tips
All the best mate thanks for watching.
What date bro? I leave the 14th of February
I leave on the 14th too lol let’s rock and roll
Oh struth! I'm leaving on the 7th of Feb, I'll most likely see you boys there
@@Jordan-zy9hn farkkkk i leave 14th too haha i'll see you boys there
Cheers for the tips, I should be going in early 2022
Any time mate all the best thanks for watching
Do you have a date? I’m expecting to be going early 2022 aswell
@@lachlanscott2468 Not a date specifically, but February/March, going for infantry
Awesome that’s what I’m expecting I’m going as a combat engineer
G'day digger.
i was in for the transition from 'Jungle Greens and L1A1' to 'DPCU's and F88'.
Didnt used to have to iron those dpcu's lol. was weird.
Crispy creases on the Green's though
15Pl, Bravo Coy 'Tobruk Plt' Feb-May '86.
'Hallway Tobruk'!
Grouse tips for anyone concidering.
Hooroo cobber.
Yea nice mate how did you find the transition from the L1A1 to the F88? Cheers for watching brother 👍👍👍
@@aussieaxedude154 when you are used to 7.62 recoil and go to 5.56 'barrel jump', , "styr eye' first 3 rounds off of the EBS's... lol. prefered the heft of the SLR though.
If you want to save an extra 10 mins every morning. Just go to the pisser 15 mins before wake up and brush your teeth and shave. That way your not fighting 40 other guys when your all rushing to the bathroom at the same time.
But the best tip would be to watch the movie "Full Metal Jacket". It just mentally prepares you better :)
Kapooka was memorable and fun back in 2009, but F*CK going there again.
So you can wake up a bit earlier to get yourself ready?
@@erniebert7744 nope if you get caught look out. You can use the bathroom after lights out but if a RI sees you you'll get a serve
@@billybob-hg1nw this may be a weird question but what if a woman gets her period and has to go and sort out her stuff and goes to the toilets early, will she get into trouble if she is caught?
@@tj-nf6dm sanitary stuff is fine however I'd avoid it within the hour of wake up as the RIs are cutting around early and there's nothing worse then someone yelling at you when your half asleep.
Is there only one bathroom?
Kapooka was a walk in the park compared to singo… that’s a whole lotta pain. Lots of vomiting both from PT and booze.
Awesome video mate, I’m trying out for the Australian commandos next year and I like this video a lot, thanks man 💪
Cheers for watching mate and all the best with this endeavour you got this.🤙🤙🤙
I saluted a WO1 there. (Never saw that in signia) there
She told me she worked for a living and educated me about the rank
Hahahaha ahh yes the old WO1s were always confusing for a jube. Thanks for watching mate.
I did it with a WO2 the guy told me guy told me to put my hand down
@@zacharypeckham-mckenzie4821 hahahahah as have I he told me "put your hand down mate I work for a living" thanks for watching legend.
well said. like your work. by the way, cheers for helping people realise they just have to want it enough.
No worries brother thanks for watching.
Thanks heaps mate, my son gets sworn in on Monday in Darwin then straight to Wagga. He’s going infantry. He won’t have any issues with your tips, he will blitz all that stuff! Cold weather will kill him though! 😂👍😂🇦🇺. Poor prick 😂
Good stuff mate I'm sure he will ace it 🤙🤙 🤣🤣🤣 Wagga does get surprisingly cold sometimes 🥶cheers for watching👍
Be a good Rugby player and you will breeze through the Army
Something else that really helps is as soon as you know your going, start going to bed at 2200 and getting up at 0545, no phone, just sleep.
Try and eat three meals a day, limit snacking. And don’t worry - you’ll get told what to do, when to do it, how to do it. And ffs pack a bloody good iron…👍
Solid tips big shooter you sleep like a log at Kapooka and the meal structure has you feeling great by the end there is some method to their madness that's for sure thanks for watching mate.
Awsome video man! i'm 24 and I'm planning to begin my recruitment process as a full time medic next year in the army. I'm hoping this experience will fufliling and something that can help me improve myself not only as ADF soldier but as a man. I have no clue what it woud be like as army medic and in all honesty I'm low key sh!ting bricks cuase this will definitly be a different lifestyl that i'm use too. But aye I'll definitly be using your advice and cheers.
Best of luck with it all mate medic is an awesome choice. Thanks for watching.
I was a medic posted to 2RAR, it's an awesome job with many opportunities to deploy on over seas. When I got out it was easy for me to get a high paying civilian work. The education is really good and you can do a degree while you're in. Sometimes I wish I never got out.
How is it going man
Epic bro… Deadset leg end…. Thanks for the bonus tips man
Cheers for watching big shooter.
thanks mate just need to get my self fit
All the best on your journey mate thanks for watching.
@@Koz-86Juskzklm 100 is a bit extreme 50 is fine!
Number 11 - Be the Grey Man.
Absolutely mate cheers for watching 🤙🤙
Even if you are not, whenever doing something arduous make sure you show you're suffering. Otherwise some AH is likely to lay one square in the midriff & you end up swallowing enough CS gas to down a Rhino. Fun times from way back.
thought of a 16 going on 17 boy going to kapooka still in the application process
*me clicking on the video hearing fortunate son knowing this would be a fire video*
Thanks for watching big shooter.
Best worst headache you ever had
Hahahahahanfor sure mate. Thanks for watching
great advice
Thanks for watching.
Ah the old locker bayonet trick. Got stung with that one too. Dont just change the number of your locker lock by 1 number either they know that trick.
Hahahhaha not a fun time aye dude thanks for watching.
Hey man great video, thank you for the info. Just a quick tip (I don't know if it was your surroundings or your mic) but there was a ringing echo noise while you were talking and that can be off putting or give to bad vid results. But otherwise great video👍
Thanks for the tips man will try and correct this in the future thanks for watching.
Very informative thank u
no worries mate
Hey mate love this vid,
Thanks for watching mate.
Awesome tips 👍
Thanks for watching mate.
Thank you for the tips!
I was there in 1980...best advice is not to put shit off...do stuff immediately
Couldn't agree more big shooter thanks for watching.
great advice ......all true ...
Cheers brotha👍
Kapooka is the easiest thing you'll ever do in Army if you're finding it too hard might want to have a hard think about if its for you
Solid advice man thanks for watching.
For those of you blokes that train a lot and have a high level of fitness prior to pooky you WILL lose fitness there. Don't stress but if you train crossfit consistently you'll be disappointed with the level of fitness like I was. Just enjoy it for what it is and good luck lid
Thanks for watching big shooter.
Remember that time we paused ex for like a full day or so coz that dumb grunt lost his NVG and tried to blame you for stealing it coz he was in the back of your bushy lols so many memories
Mate do I ever!!!! we spent days looking for that thing hahahahahaha. Always do a double check hope your well bro.
I really want to be in the army when I’m older
How long does it take them to get back to you about the phyc test etc?
If it is the phyc test at your initial sessions it is pretty much that day you will find out if they deem you fit for service. Thanks for watching mate.
Honestly now there is barely any pt people honestly lose fitness there
Unfortunate mate. Thanks for watching
Not true
I kinda went in blind and I was fine lol
Thankyou Comrade for your PMKeys # 😂
"What we do in life echoes in eternity"
Don’t walk into a flare attached to a wire you just set up when preparing a night position :(
Can you drink coffee at kapooka? And how accessible is it? Thanks
Hahaha no... As an RI id walk the hallway and see the longing looks at my brew.
Top video. Just making sure you're aware of another channel who's completely ripped this video off word for word without crediting you in their description. Suggest raising with UA-cam.
'The Way To Survive Kapooka || Department of Defence's Blamey Barracks - The Way To Survive'
All the very best.
Thanks for watching mate ill look into it.
Loved kapooka.pLayed the game ahah
Thanks for watching mate.
Ahah I was 45 PTN! cushy af company quarters.
"Hallway 45" / "listen in 45" or "master chef" bring back memories 😂
Echo lines were definitely the pic of the bunch. "Hallway 45" will forever be the most hectic alarm clock of all time for me never woke up so quick in my life. Thanks for watching dude.
I was 45 Platoon too. Hotel Echo 🙂
@@luxorreviews2680 oooh same parents ahah when did you march out?
I was 45 but in ‘09. Was no hotel then 😂 was ghetto lines.
@@JohnSmith-ch5wi was that closer to when they were built? Padre told us they the last addition to the hotel chain aha
Mate, great and helpful video. I've only got 1 kidney what are my chances of getting accepted? thanks
Thanks dude. That depends how much having one kidney effects your day to day life as long as you can meet the requirements I don't see it effecting you to much. Cheers for watching.
@@aussieaxedude154 Thanks mate. Yeah it was taken out when I was just a baby. But yeah it's perfectly healthy and never had an issue with it.
@@irish7460 All the best with it mate you got this!!!
Lock it up! 😂
Unlocked trunk - 2 days CSM parades… never left anything insecure again!!!
Hahahahaha not a fun time thanks for watching mate.
Nice under shirt JC bro, it looks real similar to one I have 🤪🤣🤣
Orrrrr be born in the early 80's. Dunno cuz, such kents are harda.
One thing I haven't wrapped my head around, do we do the PFA before or after Kapooka? Probably a stupid question but I can't find anything about it
You will do the PFA before going to Kapooka I'm pretty sure it consists of 15 push ups, 60 sit ups and a 7.5 on the beep test. once at Kapooka you will be required to pass the RFA before march out it consists of minimum 35 push ups with proper technique, 70 sit ups and 2.4 km run in 11 mins and 15 seconds. The standard BFA once out of training in the same but with 40 push ups. Most fail on the push ups due to incorrect technique so proper form is key once seen a bloke do 50 push ups but only 20 counted because of poor form. Sit ups should be a breeze and as for the run go as fast as you can the whole time and you will be right rarely seen anyone fail the sit ups or run. Thanks for watch mate.
@@aussieaxedude154 thanks brother for the help and info🤙🏼❤
I got my assessment day September the 13th do you have any advice for me I’m keen as hopefully if everything runs smoothly I’ll be at kapooka late October
You will smash it dude. Work hard have fun.
Good luck man imma go when I am older
@@aussieaxedude154 thanks man I did smash it. My enlistment day is in February got pushed back due to covid so I’m really keen and can’t wait I’m keen to go to singleton after aswell
@@dylanbarsby7959 All the best mate you got this
You forgot to mention never forget you hat
There is no plug at the bottom of the bear pit 😉
I’m going in as a re-tred after 20 years
Best of luck with it mate.
Cool dude
Hi, am an Indian Exserviceman (Army). I read about i can join in Australian Army. Please guide me
G'day mate I knew of a lot of people from the UK, Canada and NZ who had done what they call a lateral transfer to the Australian army I'm not familiar with the process my self. look on Australian army recruiting website that should get you started. thanks for watching.
@@aussieaxedude154 thanks for your replay. If i Will join to Aus Army, i got facility to accomadate and full fill my chil education in their.
Bring your own weapons, they like the initiative.
Haha
And remember, the best phone reception is on the parade ground 😆
Army #still after 56years it's been imprinted
Anytips for psych interview
Cheers for watching mate just be honest and you will be fine. All the best.
Don't be a nut job.
Survive????? It's not desgined to harm u I went through in 82 no issues
So what's going on at the army barracks at Balaclava road.
That we have all be suffering the Lazer beams up through the floor.
Sadly I' am not privy to such information. Does sound annoying though I suggest shining a laser right back at them!!! the best defence is a good offence. "The greatest warrior win's the battle without spilling a single drop of blood" "Avoid fighting that which is strong. Fight that which is weak ". " If your enemy is good at fighting up close. fight them from a far. If your enemy is good at fighting from a far fight them up close. Sun Tzu. Thanks for watching I wish you good fortune in this future endeavour.
So, I'm an American. My knowledge of Australian geography is... minimal.
I had NO idea that Kapooka was a town. With a base near it. Or anything. I thought it was a slang term, so being a dumbass, I looked it up.
Urban Dictionary defined it as [and I quote]
"Kapuka: Slang term for an aggressive rim job. Origins are likely Maori or South Islander descent. Often misspelled as Kapooka"
😆😁😎
Fuck that's a good one 😂
It is a suburb of a town called Wagga Wagga in NSW.
When you're in the adf can you leave the country on holidays?
yes, theres a bit of papwork though
Don't plan for holidays for the first 2 years.
Holidays, even Christmas leave must be approved by your unit. If they say sorry no way you have guard duty your a LID than that's how it is.
and don't laugh when an instructor puts shit on you ...
Amen brother 🤙🤙🤙 A hard task to do at times🤭 thanks for watching.
When did you march out?
April 2014.
@@aussieaxedude154 Thats cool. I plan to enlist in a few months. I've heard they really break you in at Kapooka haha
"the army likes to do things fast and efficient". LOL. Were we in the same army? Have they erased hurry up and wait, and putting half your platoon on the first plane in and the rest on the last plane in? "Efficient" is not really a word I ever associated with the army...
Most importantly, learn how to sleep in any conditions and on any surface. A very handy skill...
I could remember my number for about 10 years or maybe longer. These days I wouldnt have a clue.
I was discharged for rejecting a aboriginal girl hittin on me
How
I find this very hard to believe. Cheers for watching scroatus 🤙
re Tip 2 - do not bring mobile phone
Fucked up on tip 7 hid my key don’t do that
Guttered…was hoping this was going to be funny. But it’s actually good advice for new lids
Thanks for watching mate.
Does height matter
no it does not met plenty of short people in the army. Thanks for watching.
take an iron and ironing Board
Does Australian Army accept immigrants?
Of course they do mate but only once they have become an Australian citizen and met the required criteria. Thanks for watching
@@aussieaxedude154 Thanks, mate. Should be my goal in the next 3 yrs. Cheers!
@@jpads5800 Best of luck brother
Was there in 2002. I hear its changed now to only 6 weeks. 😂
6 weeks!!! hahahahaha thanks for watching mate.
@@aussieaxedude154 Yeah what a fucking joke. They shortened it to try and pump out more soldiers. Was 13 weeks in my time then singo
@@Looking-great sounds like a lot has changed for sure man.
@@aussieaxedude154 We were even taught and told to carry the steyre by the scope. As a handle. Not now I hear. Lol
@@Looking-greatNot sure what you mean, Kapooka is still 3 months so is singleton. Maybe you’re thinking about reserves
many people over 30?
A smaller percentage for sure mate but definitely a good amount over 30🤙🤙 Thanks for watching mate