Image Gallery: August 2004
Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme (SFDRS)
09 August 2004
The SFDRS is a groundbreaking scheme designed to boost Defence's Special Forces capability. The program allows intelligent, fit and motivated young men to apply directly for positions in the Special Operations Command.
Defence Recruiting has received 1674 SFDRS applications since the scheme was launched last October. A total of 145 men have enlisted through the program so far this year, during three intakes.
Most soldiers recruited through SFDRS will serve with the Sydney based regular commando battalion 4RAR (Commando). Commandos are highly trained Special Forces soldiers proficient in parachuting, amphibious operations and a range of other specialist skills including counter terrorism.
| SOHQ23JUL04SB001 A Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme (SFDRS) soldier takes cover behind a bunker during a live fire platoon attack at the culmination of their training at the Special Forces Training Centre which prepares them for a posting into the Australian Defence Force's Special Operations Command. (Date taken: 23 July 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| SOHQ23JUL04SB003 Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme (SFDRS) soldiers wait to advance during a live fire platoon attack at the culmination of their training at the Special Forces Training Centre which prepares them for a posting into the Australian Defence Force's Special Operations Command. (Date taken: 23 July 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| SOHQ23JUL04SB004 Watched on by the media, Chief of Army Lieutenant General Peter Leahy speaks to Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme (SFDRS) soldiers after a live fire platoon attack as the culmination of their training at the Special Forces Training Centre which prepares them for a posting into the Australian Defence Force's Special Operations Command. (Date taken: 23 July 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| SOHQ23JUL04SB002 A Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme (SFDRS) soldier takes cover behind a bunker during a live fire platoon attack at the culmination of their training at the Special Forces Training Centre which prepares them for a posting into the Australian Defence Force's Special Operations Command. (Date taken: 23 July 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| SOHQ23JUL04SB005 Watched on by the media, Chief of Army Lieutenant General Peter Leahy speaks to Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme (SFDRS) soldiers after a live fire platoon attack as the culmination of their training at the Special Forces Training Centre which prepares them for a posting into the Australian Defence Force's Special Operations Command. (Date taken: 23 July 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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