The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is an education and training establishment which offers young men and women the opportunity to pursue a degree through the University of New South Wales (UNSW) at ADFA, and begin a career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Students at ADFA, collectively known as 'cadets', complete an undergraduate degree while undertaking leadership and military training with the Navy, Army or Air Force. They will decide which Service to join before they apply to the Academy.

While cadets complete the majority of their studies, training and recreation with peers from all three Services, they also train in what is known as a single Service environment. For example, Midshipmen will spend time at sea on Navy ships, while Army Officer Cadets will learn weapons and field craft tactics and Air Force Officer Cadets will perform workplace training on Air Force bases.

As members of the ADF, cadets receive a salary while they study, as well as benefits such as a textbook allowance, subsidised accommodation, free healthcare, and uniforms. The ADF will also pay their tuition fees and guarantee them a career as an Officer in the Navy, Army or Air Force on graduation.

The military education and training combined with a balanced and liberal university education enables cadets to develop their professional abilities and the qualities of character and leadership that are appropriate to officers of the Defence Force. It will equip them to meet the many interesting and varied challenges of their future military career.

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