Adventurous evaluation

By CPL Damian Shovell

ADVENTUROUS training in the ADF is under evaluation by the Inspector-General of Defence.

The leaders of the review team, Wing Commander Kerry McDonald and Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Cullinan, said the main objective was to determine the contribution of adventurous training to the human preparation of ADF personnel for operations, including combat.

“The evaluation will also determine any associated implications including risk, safety and compensation,” they said.

Permanent, Reserve and ex-members are invited to contribute their views on adventurous training as an individual, team, unit or association.

Responses should address:

• What is the nature of your adventurous training in Defence?
  
• Were your expectations met?
  
• Has adventurous training helped your development or application of the Defence service values, including professionalism, loyalty, integrity, courage, innovation, teamwork, leadership, initiative, fairness, honour and honesty?
  
• Has your participation been of any value to you in other ways?
  
• Has your experience highlighted any issues with governance, record-keeping, funding, sponsorship, retention, occupational health and safety, risk (to the individual or the organisation), accreditation, compensation, outsourcing, media or legal arrangements?
  
• Can you suggest improvements to the policy, process and/or practices of adventurous training?
  
• Additional comments are invited.
  

Details of Service, rank, unit, and whether you’re a member of permanent or Reserve forces or an ex-member are required.

Your name is optional and responses will not be attributed in the evaluation report without written consent. (A question template can be e-mailed to you on request.)

Submissions deadline is October 17.

For further information contact kerry.mcdonald@defence.gov.au; or write to: AT Evaluation, Campbell Park Offices CP3-7-128, Canberra ACT 2600; or fax (02) 6266 3490.

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