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Published March 13, 2012 3:16 PM
School of Infantry
School of Infantry |
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| Service | Army |
| Area | Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton |
| Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: | School of Infantry |
| Location of Placement: | Lone Pine Barracks Range Road SINGLETON NSW 2330 |
| Placement Reference Number: | SOI2012 |
| Dates of Placements: | 16-20 July 2012- Open 19-23 November 2012 - Open |
| Type of Placements: | CRifleman / Infantry Training |
| Duration of Placement: | 5 days |
| Placement Limits: | 12 students per placement |
| Overview of Placement: | The School of Infantry trains soldiers to fulfil their role as riflemen in the Army. Infantry is the primary combat arm of the Australian Army. The role of the Infantry is to seek out and close with the enemy, to kill or capture him, to seize and hold ground, repel attack, by day or by night, regardless of season weather or terrain. To carry out this role the Royal Australian Infantry Corps relies heavily on skilled tactics, effective teamwork and cooperation with other corps. Students will observe and participate in the training conducted by the School of Infantry. Activities may include physical training, participation in the weapons training simulation system, obstacle course, training activities conducted for the riflemen, and observation of live fire exercises. Commencing at 8:00am and finishing at 4:00pm each day, participants will have the opportunity to experience a series of military activities under the close supervision of highly professional military personnel. |
| Special Conditions of Placement: | Individuals must have a reasonable level of physical fitness, and not have any injuries or illness that would preclude physical activity or carrying a daypack in a field/bush environment. |
| Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries: | |
| Name: | Mia Richter |
| Appointment: | Work Experience Liaison Officer - Northern NSW |
| Phone Number: | (02) 9393 2949 |
| Email: | NNSW.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au |
| Address: | Level 22 Defence Plaza 270 Pitt Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Fax: | (02) 9393 3538 |
Applications for work experience with Defence can only be made using the Defence Work Experience Application Form. This form must be submitted to your school work experience coordinator for submission to Defence. Confirmation of your application will be provided to your school work experience coordinator. Need more information on How to Apply for a Work Experience Placement? |
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