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Published April 13, 2012 12:59 PM
1 Airfield Defence Squadron
1 Airfield Defence Squadron |
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| Service | Air Force |
| Area | Laverton, Victoria |
| Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: | 1 Airfield Defence Squadron |
| Location of Placement: | RAAF Williams Maher Street, Laverton, VIC 3028 |
| Placement Reference Number: | 1AFDSWIL2012 |
| Dates of Placements: | Closed |
| Type of Placements: | Airfield Defence Guard |
| Duration of Placement: | 5 Days (negotiable) |
| Placement Limits: | Maximum of 2 students per placement. |
| Overview of Placement: | Airfield Defence Guards (ADG) provide specialist ground defence required to protect air power assets from the effects of hostile ground action in and around Air Force Bases both in Australia and overseas. They form the basis of the Air Force's ground combat force, protecting Base assets, infrastructure and personnel against attack by enemy ground forces for up to approximately five kilometers from the airfield perimeter fence. Under the supervision of highly trained Defence personnel, students will engage in a variety of activities commonly undertaken by ADG’s. This may include distance judging exercises, camouflage and concealment exercises, Yowie suit demonstrations, observing weapons training exercises, and physical training activities. |
| Special Conditions of Placement: | Students will need a high level of physical fitness and show a genuine interest in joining the RAAF as an Airfield Defence Guard by answering the following questions in a separate attachment to their application. (No more that 250 words.) What I know about the role of and Airfield Defence Guard is….. and why do I want to do work experience as an Airfield Defence Guard? |
| Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries: | |
| Name: | Christine Waugh |
| Appointment: | Work Experience Liaison Officer |
| Phone Number: | (03) 9282 7305 |
| Email: | VICTAS.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au |
| Address: | Level1, 661 Bourke Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| Fax: | (03) 9282 3471 |
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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