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The purpose of this Division is to offer an educational bonus payment to members who complete the ADF gap year and rejoin the Permanent Forces after completing their education. |
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In this Division an ADF gap year is a program up to 12 months in duration, for members of the Australian community who have completed their year 12 (or equivalent) education to experience military training and lifestyle. See: Defence Instruction (General) Personnel 05-10, Australian Defence Force Gap Year |
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A member is eligible for a bonus payment of $10,000 under this Division if they meet all of the following conditions. |
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The member has successfully completed the ADF gap year. |
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The member has re-enlisted or has been re-appointed to the Permanent Forces within five years of their ADF gap year. |
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The member has completed qualifications in either of the following forms. |
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Civilian trade training. |
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Tertiary education. |
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The member is still eligible for the bonus payment if they join a Service which is different to the one they joined to complete their ADF gap year. |
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A member may nominate payment details for the payments under this scheme before the day the payment is due by using the form at Annex 3.5.ZD. See: Annex 3.5.ZD, ADF gap year – education bonus |
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If a member does not nominate payment details before a payment is due, the payment may only be made to the member's normal pay account. |