Anyone here in ADFA? (1 Viewer)

[starbaaa]

You will need to have basic knowledge of the DF, like knowing the name of the Chief, the name of the terrorist org that bombed the Australian embassy in Jakarta, the standard issue rifle of the Aus DF, the name of the old Aus battle tank and the name of the tank that replaced the old one (only for Army, though you'll probably be asked something about aircrafts or ships if you're applying for the other Services.)

I did my JOES at Brisbane. I just got asked stuff like 'can you think of a time you showed leadership/initiative/responsbility?' 'describe yourself in 5 words' 'if you were deployed, would you have a problem shooting at someone?''what made you want to be in the ADF?''why do you think you are a suitable officer candidate?' and so on and so forth. I don't remember getting asked anything about aircraft (as I was applying for RAAF), but was told to learn ranks and other basic stuff about the ADF... but I already knew that kind of stuff from being in cadets. But yeah... most of my questions were about me.

You will also do a Maths and/or English test after your psych depending on what position you're applying for as well as the Service.

Oh yes... ADFA candidates are required to do a maths test. I remember now. If you do/did maths in yr 12, it shouldn't be a problem (if I passed...).

 

[reece123]

What if u cant think of a time when you showed leadership or responsibility.
Ive never had ny experience as a 'leader' eg. captain or nything which i hear they ask

 

[starbaaa]

What if u cant think of a time when you showed leadership or responsibility.
Ive never had ny experience as a 'leader' eg. captain or nything which i hear they ask

They certainly do ask you about leadership. Hmm... Komaticom's suggestions are good. Do that. But also, think about why you want to go to ADFA. Keep in mind that you are applying for an officer position, and officers are leaders. So think about why you THINK you would be a good leader, what you would do... tell them the qualities you have that would be effective. Just sell yourself. But yes... leadership is a pretty big thing.

 

[jason_granger]

does any1 know what the medical test involves exactly?

 

[deadnature]

Im real keen to join ADFA, ive applied over the phone, and im goin to Parra to do the tests there. Does anyone have any info that will be useful i.e. what are the ranks that i need to know or questions that they ask etc. Anythin will be appreciated. oh yea, im applyin to become a officer BE - Mechanical

 

[withoutaface]

Dates of your posts? I couldn't find any previous posts of yours on this thread.

I don't get it.

Calculon=me.

 

[deadnature]

ok sweet thanks, one more thing whats the competition like at the end of the selection process like?

 

[deadnature]

Yea i thought it would be like that, i suppose they only take the kids that show potential. What did you apply for?

 

[deadnature]

Do you know if its necessary for RAAF applicants to do a presentation i.e. speech

 

[velox]

Yes it is.

 

[reece123]

Had JOE's 2day, after originally applying for ADFA infantry officer i changed my mind because I didnt think i would get in because of my lack of leadership experience, so changed 1st preference to rifleman. After aptidtude tests they recomended i try for ADFA infantry officer, so now its my 1st preference again.
Do I have any chance at all seeing as I have no leadershiop experience eg, sport captain, prefect???

 

[deadnature]

Had JOE's 2day, after originally applying for ADFA infantry officer i changed my mind because I didnt think i would get in because of my lack of leadership experience, so changed 1st preference to rifleman. After aptidtude tests they recomended i try for ADFA infantry officer, so now its my 1st preference again.
Do I have any chance at all seeing as I have no leadershiop experience eg, sport captain, prefect???

I suppose they only would offer the position to sum1 that has had experience in bein a leader if not sum1 that can control people under tense conditions.


In response to the "out of the blue" maths skills quizzes, i think i should be alright as long as they dont ask questions that are too hard.

If anyone is doin their JOES day on the 7th of June let us know...

 

[deadnature]

Wat kind of questions do they ask in the aptitude tests?
And what they hell am i gonna say for the oral presentation

God this whole process is taxing - and i havent started yet!!!!

 

[deadnature]

Thanks man, youve been alot of help, i will take into consideration what youve said

 

[deadnature]

Did you say that you got into intelligence at army?

 

[neo o]

Friends of mine have drunk over at ADFA's bar, apparently the beers are subsidised and are around $1. Have fun!

 

[deadnature]

wat was ur uai?

 

[withoutaface]

Oh another thing, don't let them talk you into taking a particular position that you don't want, because they have a quota of (for example) bosuns to fill each month, and they will try to manipulate new applicants to meet this quota.

 

[deadnature]

Yeah i know wat you mean -

I just got off the phone with a DR and it looks like i cant do Mech Engg, why? my UAI was insufficient by 1.5 marks. F@#%!.

That's cool i can try out for B Tech Aviation. Does anyone know where i could find some info about it like what service i could do it through...

 

[deadnature]

I'll see how it all goes...