Army Reserve

Conditions of Service

Conditions of Service
General Enlistment

Age Requirement

17 to 35 years of age inclusive (this may be increased to 50 where special requirements exist).

Education Requirement

Completion of Year 10 education with passes in English and Mathematics for all Army general enlistment into non-technical trades is mandatory. A 'pass' is defined as a result that places a candidate in the top 70 percentile (or a Sound Achievement level) of students that complete the subject.
Psychological Examiner requires completion of Year 12 education with passes in English, Mathematics and two other board approved subjects.

Entry Requirement

When an applicant is not an Australian citizen the following policy is to apply:

• Non-Australian citizens who enter the Army are to be permanent residents;
• Non-Australian citizens who are eligible to apply for Australian citizenship must do so before entry into the Army;
• Non-Australian citizens who are not eligible to apply for Australian citizenship are to sign an undertaking before entry that they will apply for citizenship as soon as they are eligible to do so; and
• Should an applicant subsequently fail to apply for Australian citizenship when eligible to do so or not be offered or fail to accept citizenship when offered, then the member will be discharged.
  

You need to produce your birth certificate as evidence of your date of birth.

Medical Requirement

You will be examined by a Medical Officer to ascertain your physical fitness for selection and entry. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination. Further tests and medical specialist examinations may be required where the examining doctor decides to seek a second opinion on your medical condition. It is to your advantage to be of a good standard of medical and dental health when you attend that examination.

Physical Requirement

Pre-Enlistment Physical Conditioning / Pre-Fitness Assessment Test (PFA)

Preparation for the recruit course cannot be over emphasised. You should endeavour to prepare yourself physically before arriving at 1 RTB. This is particularly important if you have not recently participated in active sports.

You are required to pass the recruit Pre-Fitness Assessment (PFA) on the day of enlistment, prior to being enlisted into the Army. Should you fail the PFA assessment, you will not be enlisted (you are reminded to bring running shoes, t-shirt, shorts, a towel and toiletries to participate in the PFA on enlistment day).

The PFA is a fitness assessment consisting of a shuttle run, push ups and sit ups.
The aim of the Pre-Fitness Assessment (PFA) is to determine if a potential recruit is at a sufficient level of fitness to safely commence training. This assessment must be passed. Recruits will be assessed on enlistment day.

The required standards for the PFA are listed below:

	Push-Up:	Sit-Up:	Shuttle Run:
Male Requirement:	15	45	7.5 (1120m)
Female Requirement:	8	45	7.5 (1120m)

The Shuttle Run consists of a series of 20 metre sprints. Each level of the test is composed of a number of sprints or "shuttles". As the test progresses, the time allowed for each shuttle reduces and has the effect of increasing the running speed necessary to complete the shuttle in the time allowed. The test begins at a speed just above a quick walking pace and increases to a full running speed by the time level 7.5 is reached. The test to level 7.5 involves 56 shuttles (that is, 1120 metres will be run), and takes approximately 6 minutes and 30 seconds to complete. The test is an indicator of individual aerobic capacity fitness.

Push-ups are a military push-up, where the toes and hands are in contact with the ground and the back is straight. The shoulders are lowered so that a 90 degree angle forms between the upper and lower arm at the elbow. The push-up style is the same for both male and female recruits.

Sit-ups are a military style sit-up. The feet are anchored and a 90 degree angle is formed between the upper and lower leg at the knee. The hands are run along the top of the upper leg and a sit-up is counted when the wrist reaches the kneecap. Hands are not used to pull the torso up but are to run freely up and down the legs.

Initial Period of Service

For Army Reservists, there is no initial period of service. You must give 3 month notice before discharging. In most instances, once you have completed the paperwork and handed back your gear, you will not be required to parade further.

Promotion

Promotion is awarded on merit and successful completion of promotion courses. Career path within the General Entry Scheme is as follows:

• Private,
• Lance Corporal/Lance Bombardier,
• Corporal/Bombardier,
• Sergeant,
• Staff Sergeant,
• Warrant Officer Class Two, and
• Warrant Officer Class One.
  

Further Training

Depending on employment type soldiers may be awarded a recognised civilian certificate on promotion to Corporal. Further accreditation may be awarded upon subsequent promotions and specialist qualifications.

Selection

During the test day you will complete aptitude tests, undergo a complete medical examination and attend interviews with the Psychologist and the Enlistment Officer.
Selection is based on successful completion of the testing and interview process.