Australian Army Enlistment 10 Questions YOU must be able to Answer

[@neddlangley5991]

Hey Mate, recently did passed my assessment day and thought I'd share my experience with everyone. Rocked up early and studied everything in my note book regarding my two selected preferences (Chippie and Comb Eng). Then go up and get told about what you're gonna do the whole day, get Ur paperwork and get ready. First U do a colour blind test. Afterwards I then did my medical, psych then interview. Some people get those in different orders too say you might get psych and do your interview before full medical. Medical is pretty straight forward do U drink. no. Do you do drugs. No. Then he does a bunch of motion and flexibility movements with your joints. Makes sure you can do pushups and situps and peeks at your ball bush for cancer or smth. You get heaps of time to study more after as well after maybe 3-4 hours went and did my psych. Got pretty personal about family and personal life and but don't get too emotional or give them anything to worry about and your sweet. They're just there as a second opinion to your interviewer on your suitability for the army. Then do your interview and I was asked questions like, Tell me what you know about Kapooka, What is your IETs for prefs, what makes the army so appealing why not civvie jobs, how do you feel about using a service weapon in the army. And along those lines. Then got told I passed, got a coordinater and got booked kapooka may 25.

[@chiefjr1311]

Am in my recruiting process. Can you tell me more about your experience the questions they ask. What is expected for you to know before attending?I would really appreciate it mate. Thnx

[@yiyangli3823]

Congrats!

[@jamesdickson3631]

Man I wish you could help me . My assessment is next week

[@ibrahimsankoh4350]

How long did this all take from you session to Assessment Session

[@mattsoggy9428]

@@jamesdickson3631 how did you go? Got mine Thursday

[@ItsCaos]

“Adelaide, home of the single mums” as a bloke from Adelaide you hit the nail on the head there Cas

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Lol cheers mate I’m starting to think everywhere is these days sadly especially for kids hey

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Guys and Gals don't be Juice Box guy watch it share it and let me know what you need more of and I will pay the piper.

[@sbryce556295]

Hey Cas. Couple of questions about enlistment. Im blind in one eye, just got outta jail for molestation of a small horse, my farts don't make any noise anymore (thanks a lot Uncle John) and hate the sight of blood. Should I go Direct Entry Special Forces? Or stick to navy instead? Really wanted to meet Seppie though.

[@jaychoulover]

Pleased to announce that I finally successfully passed all the assessment portions, just got the green light on my medical. Now waiting for the call to organise my enlistment day🥳. Cas, your videos really did help to prepare me for the interviews and processes and I wanted to thank you for that! Third time lucky I guess, I remember the last time after I failed the psych I bitched about it here (you'll probably find the comment if you look for it)... now I realise I wasn't ready back then, but I'm ready for it now fuck yeah.

[@cheffy777]

Wish this resource was available 27 years ago when I was young going to Kapooka as reserves thanks Cas my son is thinking about going in!

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Aaron Hazelton mate me too but the world was a different time hey, great news to hear about your young fella mate

[@cameronmckellar3658]

Cas, I've got my enlistment on the 15th of September, going in as an Artillery Observer, and can't thank you enough for the videos mate! They've been amazingly helpful and motivating, cheers champion!

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Cameron do your in now and probably conducting IET’s how’s it all going young Lion

[@thecomander466]

Well done for providing guidance for our new enlistments with your videos,am certain they are of great assistance to them, what a patriotic Australian you are

[@tonydai9934]

Just got medically disqualified for combat engiee this round due to colour perception issues, pretty bummed. Will try in the next 6 months for 343. Keep up the good work CAS!

[@LorenisShining]

As one of your moderators THANK YOU guys for making this video it’s an exceptional resource I can direct folks to ❤️

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Thank You Dear Loren can it be a BBQ Source

[@LorenisShining]

In The Trenches With Cas you’re soooo cool it can be any source you want it to be 🤣

[@liamskywalker6591]

Thank you Loren for your help!

[@pk6990]

Love the video Cas and Aaron thank you. AK marched out today, proud parent here and thanks for all your support Cas. 👍🇦🇺

[@LorenisShining]

P K we are all so proud of AK 💪 🇦🇺

[@lachyhamilton8114]

Just had my psych/job interview over the past two days, now just waiting on my medical & PFA (might be a slow process , unfortunately i live in Melbourne) cheers for the videos, good insight for whats to come.

[@stefcuz9073]

How was you psych?i have mine on the 2nd...!

[@garlicbread8468]

My interview is on monday, this video couldnt of come out at a better time. Cheers Cas

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

garlic bread cool Sunday will be my response if asked these questions so between your answers and mine you should be pretty good to go hey

[@michaelhudson4305]

How’d u go mate?

[@Greenfrong12312w]

Hey cas, just had my assessment day today and passed on all 3 of my choices. (Medic, combat engineer and infantry) appreciate the advice man!!

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Great news indeed which are you going to push as your number one choice mate

[@Greenfrong12312w]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 im hoping medic, but they advised the wait time would probably be 36 months...

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

@@Greenfrong12312w pick something else or consider paramedics as a second choice then mate

[@dazsmlemk1119]

On ya Cas 👍 wish this channel was around when I was younger and before I destroyed my shoulder at work

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Daz yeah mate I wish i was around to help others too i love it it's my new calling, ps my shoulders are shot too..

[@dazsmlemk1119]

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger though, and after a Glenoid socket and tendans rebuild it's push ups for me! And yes indeed helping people you don't know is a very good thing.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Daz BenkerSMLEmk111 right on we’re going to have a day in the city giving and your going to love it

[@pamramirez7248]

My son Tony enlisted 27th April. Missing him already. But l know you have provided him with all his knowledge, now its his turn to shine.
Cant thank you enough Cas

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Pam, I hear you my dear it must be hard but I bet the house is quiet now and strangely the fridge still seems to be full.
Cheers Pam let us know how he goes hey..

[@bownkey6034]

Hey cas been with the channel for about 8 months and loving it. Keep it up

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Bownkey ? Will do mate plenty more to come mate

[@neelonghunglow]

I love that Australia makes fun jokes at the navy...respect and God bless from America.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Hey USA love you guys and I pray for common sense to prevail over your way...
Nothing is off limits over here my USA friend and if someone in the forces started going on a bit precious they would be mocked and told to get a thick skin, and Navy to be honest are low picking fruit despite the fact that I would have enjoyed the call of the ocean just the same I guess..
What do you do for a crust, living or buck mate?
Regards from Australia Down Under

[@SouthBurnettShireCountySheriff]

I’m loving your style dude

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Hey mate glad to hear in these weird times I’m inspired by our youth embracing their love of nation, mission and legacy it feels like a dying passion

[@jonesy6567]

Hey mate, this list was definitely really helpful for new applicants. I myself will study these and formulate answers that the ADF will favour. I just wanted to ask and see if you had any tips for OSB as I’ve applied for a direct entry officer role and want to nail that day as well! Cheers

[@calebxavier2186]

My assessment day is tomorrow and I'm nervous but I am excited it would be an honor to protect Australia and the citizens of Australia

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Caleb mate let me know how you go and remember this is not a confession session don't lie but don't shit that can hurt you yeah.

[@calebxavier2186]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 I got everything right and they wanted me to stay but unfortunately I have to go back in 6 months, but when I go back I'll be more physically fit and better ready to answer the questions.

[@robwool3368]

Good work. Seems you're back on track and done the full circle with content. This video was impressive. Love the pool cleaner in the background.....and the dancing....you could always be their soap on a rope....

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Rob I like making short video's that can be used as tools but most of all I love throwing in the very dry sence of humour bits etc

[@jordancoulton6156]

Love it mate. More content like this is extremely helpful

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Here to help Jordan how is it going fit you matey

[@Jules-yr9gq]

Thx mate you're really amazing and I'm pretty sure your videos will help me in 2022 after getting my English better cheers mate

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Glad to hear that! Jules we are here to help where are you from mate? Your very Welcome here

[@ericcartman4923]

Just what I need heading into assessment day

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Here to help Eric let me know what you come up with and how you go

[@ericcartman4923]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 definitely will! Cheers mate

[@ericcartman4923]

@Nicholas Metcraft cheers!🍻

[@Exiletwf]

Excellent video mate. well done.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Hey Simon cheers mate your just glad I give the flack to Navy and not airforce lol

[@spirocekanauskas4671]

Love your videos man. Much respect

[@WetToast06]

I was rejected for being Medically Unfit and they gave me the number for Lifeline, how nice of them!

[@LorenisShining]

Jeff better than not getting it Jeff, I’m sorry you were rejected but I’m also glad they met their duty of care. A lot of folks really take it hard if rejected and I imagine some even do drastic self harm. Lots of ways to serve Australia Jeff I hope you have a plan b to implement.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Jeff you must have scared them with what you were saying hope your ok mate what can we go after next matey we’re still on your corner cool

[@alexlanning712]

Fascinating thats given me the best insight into the Army

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Many ways to get a message across this is just one and better than just a polished video of activity highlights with music to holiday catalogue people into considering the military

[@liamskywalker6591]

That's what we're here for mate.

[@Auzzie]

Hey Cas, here to ask about my enlistment as infantry soldier into the adf. I currently have this down as the only role on my application as there is nothing else of interest to me after looking through everything and having unlocked everything on my aptitude test. I’m curious to ask if having 1 preference is going to poorly impact me as I’m constantly asked by case managers whether I’d like to add another preference/preferences. Thanks Cas! PS I’m only 16 and a half and applied as soon as I turned 16 and a half as I’m incredibly eager to serve and ultimately join the SASR or Commando regiment.

[@tomimated1638]

Enlisted yet?

[@kamain2968]

You just named 3 preferences. Infantry Soldier / Commando / SASR. How'd it go?

[@clintsci4404]

How did you go in your interview and only having 1 preference?

[@danielkabwe6271]

G'day Cas, loving all the videos mate they really do help. Now could you explain Infantry Gap Year? I've read all about but I'd like some insight from you.

[@Matto_Harvo]

Thanks. I will share with my son

[@macblack5393]

Sorry for the late comment man. So I go back to my assessment date and they told me that I needed more knowledge of the roles and more confidence, I’ve worked real hard on both and have everything I need. Just wondering what else I might need? Cheers mate.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Come join me on Patreon and we can have a one on one call on the Bat Phone to sort out your journey mate you won’t regret the price of a coffee a month while I’m in your corner Mac..

[@spennymit2168]

Are there particular answers they would prefer to hear? Or do they just want you to be able to confidently answer the questions?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Spenny Mit as long as it’s your answer matey but these question will most likely be asked so be ready

[@scorpzau5062]

Goodaye cas I’ve spoken to you before about AIDP and know your not that supportive of the program but I have my enlistment into that on Monday and event that I’m getting nervous and want to say a big thankyou for the advice in your videos as I smashed through the application process

[@Anthony-wz5xm]

Good work as always cas

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Tony great to hear Lance Corporal lol
The Follow up will be in a couple of days..

[@mitchelllowy4666]

I am considering attempting to join the reserves.
My reasons are simple.
Maturity
Development
And most of training.
With the current motion of the world I don't want to run if a fight comes to us or be given a weapon with minimal training like our brothers in Ukraine.
I want to learn how to clean, load and use that weapon safely and effectively when I have to.
I am prepared to leave my young family tomorrow if it means the ADF can offer me training and the skills to protect my family and country in a time of war.
However, I would not like to go to war. I want nothing to do with war but if a Chinese ship rocks up on our shores I want to be ready and trained.
Is this a dumb reason to want to go in?
Or is there another path I should take like firearms training?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Mate there is no better training than military training in regards to weapons handling learning to walk before you run etc
You have a good mindset and wish more had it mate.
I would say go for it and enjoy the friends and bonds you make while setting an example for those that know you.
Cas

[@cameronb2765]

Great video mate,

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Cameron Barnes cheers Cam were getting there mate

[@goldy519]

Answer 9, yes for general entry. For the job I want mostly. Let's go do it.
Answer 10, perhaps but my house isn't empty ready to be rented.

[@mohammedalnoobi1593]

Love it, have my army YOU session this week. This is going to help heaps💪💪

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Great to hear Ham remember to practise out loud or write it down so it stays in the memory etc

[@KemoveRebab]

hot tip, if you have them, do not tell them about any injuries you have or had had in the past if they dont affect your ability to conduct physical fitness or mobility. It will save you about 6 months of waiting for medical testing and waivers :')

[@toad3222]

@@KemoveRebab yep, if it doesn't affect you. It never happened.

[@jamesdickson3631]

Bro how did you go?

[@YourMateLumpy]

2:52 yes. Better them in the box than me.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Totally agree we have great lives ahead and sometimes well trained men have to stimulate triggers to retain their lives and their mates..

[@lukecrowe1329]

Thanks cas your content is saving my ass applied online a month ago and have assessment tomorow,

[@Leney735]

Just did my aptitude test which was online due to the rona. Waiting on results now 😬 thanks for the video, a little more info for me to prepare with.

[@evil09rider17]

How did you go? I just did my aptitude last night waiting on results now too.

[@serbianborn724]

@@evil09rider17was it hard?

[@olivialovesdesign]

If you’ve had some “indescretions” with the law in your late teens early 20’s can I even think about applying for the current cabin crew recruitment for the army? It’s been well over ten years I’m 38 now.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Depends what they were mate and also what you want to go etc did you get a criminal record?
If you have gone ten years without a drama you may be ok..
I’d say go for it and take your shot or you may never know how you would have gone..

[@morenakitttana]

Thankyou for this!
Did you end up uploading your answers to these questions?

[@CodeNameV13]

I enlisted in the late 90's. Was a bit different, pass the medical and drug test. Having multiple family members already served helped entry into basic. I remember my recruiter being bored when I turned up until my step father, who was RAN and outranked him chewed him a new arsehole. Then he casually asked where the head was 😂

[@randomvideos2672]

I wish I could be in Australian army i will start find how but am afraid about achieving my goal because my English not that much !!

[@jamesdickson3631]

They might send you to Tafe

[@slauko8499]

Hey cas I had my assessment day and passed the nurse doctor and interview but I still have the phych open. Basically I have to see a psychiatrist and have them confirm I was mis diagnosed with ADHD as a child... Thanks for all your help so far brother

[@shrub1657]

Good luck 💪

[@slauko8499]

@@shrub1657 thanks brother

[@EthanBorsboom]

I love the Glenn Robbins vibes you give me

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Ethan I am too short for that lol

[@countryrogue3675]

God damn it, I hate being young I just wanna grow up so I can serve. It only sucks I’ve got one life to give to my country.

[@renlawless2222]

Your funny... I like it.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

I will never mature lol

[@cameroncutts5817]

For question 5 I don't have any family so how would I answer that?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Your enlisting to make family and create a name your future kids will wear with pride paid for on hard work and honourable service

[@JimmyGrape-t7w]

Wish me luck boys

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Jimmy mate let us know how your tracking my dude get ready to laugh but also question reality your NEW Reality..

[@pvt.Pyle69]

Awesome vid cas

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Flubba please tell me your a coke and not Pepsi Dude

[@pvt.Pyle69]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 yea sorry I'm a mountain dew man, that's an independent vote btw.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

FlubbaDubba and friends a freedom fighter drink work that one out lol

[@maxclarke1412]

Hey cas, I know this video was posted a year ago, but, I am still pretty young and have my head set on joining the commando regiment, do you have any tips and tricks on how to join / get prepared?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Hey Nelson mate plenty of tips mate but the main one is to know why you want to be a Commando then work toward your goal one step at a time..
How young is pretty young so we know how to present info to you mate?
Happy 2022 so far young Lion 🦁

[@maxclarke1412]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 I am 14, I do find my self working towards the fitness and mathematics goals.

[@ourgreatestexpression]

What do you think of the army reserves? Can you do a video on this please

[@kalechiswick9456]

Cheers for the video cas. But can you please get those weeds around your pool area

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

kale chiswick lol not my house mate that’s the Hitman’s place

[@kalechiswick9456]

Hahah! Your a legend Cas. Just playin

[@stevenwebb3634]

What about doing one about deciding on weather you want to be an officer or OR?

[@TherobloxkidYt8818]

Cas, I joined and would love to chat, just received phone call that my assessment day is in 7 days

[@brendancontarino3941]

Hey mate. Just wondering what's differnce between question 2 and 3. Is the role the specific pathway and the cores are the broader job titles

[@user-uq4lv1wv2j]

Hello are u able to do a video about the physiological test

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Yes mate I can do that ..

[@user-uq4lv1wv2j]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 thanks I’m applying for the infantry and I wanna know what kinda questions and cheers ur a legend 💪🏼💪🏼🔥

[@chase800]

Hi cas I'm wondering if it's worth doing my year 11 and 12s before I enlist I went down to my local recruiting office and asked them about it (I'm looking at joining the infantry) and they said don't worry about it. I've completed half of year 11 but left last year because of corona and I'm just looking for you honest opinion on it. In truly dedicated to joining and will do whatever it takes to get me there. Thank you and have a good day.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Glad you asked mate I’d say yes definetly keep at school but try even harder as this is your mission until you get a date and time to get onto a bus for Kapooka it will show commitment and maturity to keep educating until your call up and your parents will respect it too

[@chase800]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 and also another question how is the ADF and ADD I was diagnosed as a child but stoped taking medication for it very young and I have no signs of it now. I've been freaking out about it because I know I'm fully capable but my diagnosis might affect my entry. I actually might have been misdiagnosed considering the medication didn't work for me. I haven't taken any ADHD medication in 11+ years

[@Goodocamo]

Can you make a video of saying what types of questions and subjects you should focus on in regards to the you session aptitude test

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

I can't mate there are no 2 aptitude tests the same and they are all based on mathematical problem solving etc I believe that the ADF Active app may have practise tests but I can address aptitude tests in my next stream hows that...

[@Goodocamo]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 sounds good.

[@MrPaterson51]

there is no right or wrong when asked questions, nothing going to be fed to you in parrot fashion. word for word answers can not have everything on a plate, you have to do it yourself lol

[@abalexlim254]

Do passes in year 10 math and English mean you have to pass the advanced math class if your in it or the relevant state requirement of basic year 10 math. Sorry if my question doesn't make sense

[@Antifurry-swat323]

Mate am joining the Australian defence force soon I am now 16

[@Jezzyzeggs]

Hey. I have my defence interview in April. I have no idea what question three means. Can someone explain? Thanks :)

[@raceva1982]

Nice one Cas.. I've done 21 years in the British Army (SSgt - senior supplier) and have applied for lateral transfer to the ADF; don't suppose you have the interview questions with ya mate? guessing its pretty much similar, cheers.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Hey Fili God Bless the Queen, mate sorry I don't have the questions but I can say I have worked with many laterals and all but one loved it and didn't look back

[@bigup1151]

Hey there, for question 3 what does core mean?

[@ace.error404]

i know this question is super late but what does question 3 mean?? cheers

[@zeburgerkang]

thanks cobba

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Any time!

[@zeburgerkang]

is there a minimum age for rifleman? I am 29 I completed my aptitude test when I was 21, I didn't get high enough for IT, I stepped back and said I wanted more higher learning. but also would like to be able to serve next to brothers in arms and help protect them in a firefight.
I am also trying to go overseas for 2 years with a work visa if I come back joining the ADF is my best option.
I wait patiently for your response.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Good luck getting overseas with COVID Restrictions matey.
There is a minimum age of 17 and your getting to the other side of the scale where time is running out fast for regular but not for reserves.

[@thesenate4613]

Would a heart rate of 160 when working out be a disqualifier in the initial YOU session for a 30 year old?

[@sixone7478]

Would this be same the questionnaire for the Army Reserve? Cheers

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Where applicable of course mate when are you off?

[@sixone7478]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Not sure yet. Application process appears to be really sticky from their side. Just waiting for a date for my assessment & medical. Thx

[@flynnd6166]

Your Spanish cas on point

[@eyecantsing6331]

my grandad said that he went to ww2 and korea to protect the women back home, he said now he would do the same thing except the women will be on the battlefield with him.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Blessings to your Grand dad mate I am sure he would have some amazing stories of friendship and real world consequences when people close their ears and pick up their hands in anger.
What country are you from mate?

[@eyecantsing6331]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 true blue aussie m8.

[@josephb2259]

When borders re open are you allowed to travel internationally if you're part of the adf?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

As long as travel is permitted to that country and the country is not on the banned to ADF members then yes, some countries that are considered threats to Australia or have broken state status are on lists of no go zones and this is for your own protection in case you are found out to be a military member and held as a spy or strategic hostage etc.

[@josephb2259]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 cheers Cas💪💪

[@Maxindifference]

Does “Killing the enemy”, count as an answer?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Nah mate you have to always remember the politics are inside the organisation and also some of Australia’s worst enemies probably live here

[@uppy4849]

Hey everyone, I'm still in year 9 but I'm planning to join the Australian Airforce as an officer. Is it possible if anyone could tell me the full steps and procedures in order to go to ADFA?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Go onto the ADF website and go from there mate let us know how you go

[@RodEvan]

I got my psych next week, I identify as a cat however, should I wear my cat costume

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

I’m a dog man so maybe change your pet orientation matey

[@ArchadianXII]

Bonus question 2: What three drinks and in what order? Water, Ginger Beer, Coke.

[@kristinapace]

yep

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

lol a man of simple words lol

[@ryanconnaughton2041]

Enlistment date 2nd of November Armoured Vehicle Crew

[@TT-hk7cl]

How’s it going?

[@dustyroads2812]

Not a lady but can confirm you look cool

[@dustyroads2812]

Dicko!!! Good to see ya mate

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Ice Cold Dusty I love dry sence of humour like naked gun

[@dustyroads2812]

In The Trenches With Cas.. I think fridges are pretty awesome but an Eski is just a little cooler.
Sorry about the dad joke 😂

[@GregPalmer2]

I could teach you many things young Cas,one is l know this bloke who has plenty of experience sourcing soap on the rope when you drop it in the showers,his name is Buck and his got plenty in stock for a donation of cause and if you get desperate he can supply you with 44 gallon drums of KY for them times you need to pull through them guns.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

lol mate no thanks when it come to mating I am a Vegan Sir no meat intake at all

[@aidenstathers1997]

hey cas, got my assessment day on the 1st of december for infantry , been putting in a lot of effort with job study etc, have any tips for having the best chance at being successful. cheers mate

[@aidenstathers1997]

im 17 by the way

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Good stuff all I can say is watch the video's again on Infantry 343 and if you need more mate then jump over to Patreon and let me be your one on one Bat Phone Mentor for the price of a coffee a month.

[@bug4561]

Gday Cas i have a question. I am currently enlisting in the ADF gap year program as an infantry solider. I will be sent to kapooka in January or Febuary. I have passed all the tests and sessions and just finished up doing the blood check. However, i plan on doing the 4 year contract anyway, i know the army is for me, i am incredible excited and just biting at the bit to go. In your opinion mate, is there much point in me doing the gap year program THEN going the 4 year contract?
I would love to hear your thoughts mate.

[@acoustic3337]

How hard was the Aptitude test? From looking online it looks pretty difficult 😩

[@bug4561]

@@acoustic3337 Hey mate. Yeah look, they will send you some sample questions via email the closer you get to doing the test. Honestly mate it isn't too difficult and they will tell you its not something you can really study for (make sure you do actually have a run through the sample questions before though). You are competing against thousands of applicants and not everyone can get in so just do your best. It looks scarier than it actually is. I didnt actually study at all for it and it went completely fine, i still got all the different job offers but give me that infantry 😆. Hope this helps

[@ImHIMmoments2024]

Hi, does nationality affect my chance of getting in to the ADF? Im a filipino, 23years old by the time I get my citizenship, my English is quite alright in terms of having a conversation, problem is that these kind of question may or may not come to the interview. really helpful video btw!!

[@juhoyang6527]

Hey m8. How did it go?

[@johntayawa354]

Hi man I'm Fil-Aus I just started my application. Just wondering how did ya go?

[@coreysoupe2611]

After training can you be placed in another commonwealth country?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

No mate, there are exchanges but they are for ranking members etc

[@coreysoupe2611]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 ahh righto, what about officers? Would they be able to depending

[@yupamondee]

i dont get question 3?

[@juangiles1916]

I want to join because other jobs in Australia sucks! I live on the country side of Vic and the pay is so low, it's lower than the minimum wage and too much rip off/greedy people here that are afraid to pay its workers!!!!

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Juan I think your going to be fine in the military mate make the move it's in your court now..

[@juangiles1916]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Thanks a lot for that mate🤠

[@aetherwolfe1437]

Hey cas I would just like to ask. Are there many arithmetic questions in the aptitude? Also what score do you need to pass?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Remember you also need a pass on maths for at least a year ten certificate and yes there will be maths within the aptitude test along with problem solving etc ..
Have you got the pass on record from school?
The aptitude determines the roles you unlock..

[@aetherwolfe1437]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 ok and what if you can’t get access to your year ten scores, would their be an equivalent?
Ps I’m sorry if I’m asking too many questions.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

@@aetherwolfe1437 mate it’s a good question don’t sweat it..
How old are you?
They may say you need to go to tafe to do a year 10 bridge course or they may go into deep analysis on your history and if there are other red flags that may point to unsuitability..

[@aetherwolfe1437]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 21 yrs

[@ashwanmueller798]

Blue by the way.

[@CaptainUsoppp]

is it true having things like knee injuries will stop you from getting in?

[@JD-jc5hg]

Talk to Defense Force Recruting about it. Knee, hip, back, ankle etc, all those injuries are generally red flags & you will be classed medically unfit. From the Army's point of view, you have an injury & you have a high chance of not completeing training & a higher chance of being furhter injured. They will have to foot the bill & it's not a good investment

[@kingofaslav]

Can you do a video on abuse/bullying in the ADF? Considering its a major part on the defence force and contributes to some soldiers committing suicide. Hard topic to speak on, lets see how you go.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Fall Of Shot I actually don’t think it’s a major problem at all mate but it is a bi product strong characters, high stress environment, adverse conditions and rank structures mixed with double standards and infiltration of identity politics and victim mentality...
Being told what to do and or not agreeing with what you have to do is different to a ongoing sustained attack designed to harm and I have seen bulling but also false claims due to weakness, poor results/ performance and or failure to accept responsibility for own actions...
This would be better delivered as several older long serving ex veterans doing a round table discussion on the subject...
What did you have in mind if you can clarify

[@kingofaslav]

@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 I have been serving for 14 years. What you have said has nothing to do with it. Bullying and abuse is RAMPANT within defence. How long have you been out? ADF is the only organisation to have a sexual abuse department (SEMPRO)...I wonder why. This year only, just on my brigade there have been 2 suicides related to bullying and 3 rapes on base. Weird how its been kept super quite. Hazing activities gone out of control as well as SNCO’s using their position of power to young diggers detriment. I have evidence of defence cover ups and abuse of powers as well as acknowledging racial vilification and doing nothing about it. Identity poultices and victim mentality have nothing to do with it.

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Fall Of Shot every department has a sexual abuse department it’s called the police department..
Be careful not to believe every rumour or allegation you hear to mate, ADF is not perfect but any and every allegation is taken extremely seriously and action is taken immediately when accusations are made..
I have had a lot of experience around they subjects within military but this is not the place to comment on such issues

[@LorenisShining]

@@kingofaslav I can't in good conscience go past this comment without bringing it to the attention of the relevant authorities. The ADF does not have, according to statistics a higher prevalence of sexual assaults than other industries. The ADF has been the focus of many inquiries and even the child abuse royal commission nothing is being covered up unless it being covered up by the victims who will not report the abuses happening to the relevant authorities which will always be the police. The role of SEMPRO is not to investigate criminal matters which sexual assault would fall under that is and always was the role of the police. If there was 3 rapes reported on your base they would have made an appearance on the hot issue briefings and had they been reported inside the ADF would have been referred to the police to be dealt with. Because you are just an anonymous pseudonym on the internet and haven't provided details of which base or what this supposed evidence of "cover ups" is we have no way of fact checking your information. This is why I have sent your UA-cam handle and screenshots of your comments onto the relevant authorities, being the police and the ADF for them to answer the serious allegations you have accused them of. I could not walk past an individual disclosing actual criminal acts on a public forum without doing so. I will certainly follow this story and wait to see what the police, media and ADF have to say before making up my mind about the legitimacy of your claims.

[@LorenisShining]

@@kingofaslav so you get to just throw around serious accusations and complain they don’t address it, yet won’t make them aware of the problem yet I’m the idiot 🤔 do you consider yourself a logical person? The police will most definitely look into you and your accusations so you should be relieved and also perhaps take your “evidence” of cover ups to the commonwealth ombudsman or the fed police or any number of the avenues you have rather than a public Internet forum would seem more rational to me ☺️

[@faded743]

He’s funny as 🤙🤙

[@Rayamajhi77]

If someone had worked 5 years in French foreign legion can he get chance to join Australia army

[@liamskywalker6591]

Absolutely mate. I've worked with FFL

[@Peter-vu5wl]

Brotherhood

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Zulu Shaka it’s worth it mate a reason in itself

[@yqnasb5339]

Can someone please help and answer my question? thank you!
I want to join Australian army and I am a Canadian PR and want to travel to Australia and join army there so the question is can I join australian army with my Canadian PR?
please someone answer. I really want to know.

[@JD-jc5hg]

Contact Defense Force Recruiting & talk to them about it. Generally speaking, it's a flat no, you need an Australian citizensship, but in rare situations, they will accept permanent residents & then give you a citizenship. This only occures if you're apply for a very specialised role which no other Australians or not many are willing to apply for

[@tejbaram3567]

Can Nepali citizion join the Australian army?

[@_blackheartemoji_2189]

Honest answer, is racist an issue in the adf?

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Nope but being sensitive about your colour can be a problem imagining that anyone gives a single crap about someones colour when we have real work to do with a team that depends on each other let that stuff go and never bring it up again victim mentality is despised in the military we are colour blind to anyone that can do the job Sir, you will love it if you accept it. Honest answer

[@jaychoulover]

So disappointing, failed twice on the psychological exam.. I didn't even get to answer half the questions in this video. I'm convinced you can't say anything negative about yourself in the psych interview, and I even answered both differently :/

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Sorry to hear will did they give you a reason at all or just you didn't meet the requirement did they say come back or to not re-apply

[@jaychoulover]

Psychologist said I needed more experience dealing with large groups of people, and that she was worried about me being in a stressful environment. Perhaps I revealed a little bit too much about myself, I was super keen on reapplying 5 years later, maybe it just wasn't meant to be. It's a little strange though why they don't ask for a resume, but they require a proof of education.

[@Lemon83166]

@@jaychoulover If you think as if it wasnt meant to be, then you either didnt want to really join or you are too convinced by others about yourself and have low self esteem, which is a good reason theyd say no. Just come back again after you experienced life a bit more and learnt more about yourself. They dont want to look after kids, they want men who look after themselves and others.

[@jaychoulover]

Reapplying again... 😅 3/4 years later, I think i really wasn't ready or matured enough yet back then but now I really want to give it a good go again. Thank you for this video.