Role
- Roles
  - Rifleman
  - Gunner
  - Sniper
  - Assault Pioneer
  - Signaller
  - CPPOP
- Tasks
- Structure
  - Section
  - Flight
  - Squadron
History
- Formation
- World War 2
- Vietnam
  - ADGs
  - Door Gunners
- East Timor
- Solomon Islands
- Middle East
Training
Equipment
- Weapons
  - F88 Austeyr
  - Grenade Launcher
  - F89 Minimi
  - MAG 58
  - MP5
  - Browning Pistol
  - 66mm
  - 84mm
  - F1 Grenade
  - Claymore Mine
  - R870 Shotgun
- Field Equipment
- Vehicles
- Uniforms
  - Dress Uniform
  - Camouflage Uniform
Employment
Units
- 1AFDS
- 2AFDS

Protect the Force

Royal Australian Air Force Airfield Defence Guards (ADGs) and Ground Defence Officers live up to their motto, "Protect the Force", by providing the specialist ground defence force required to protect Air Force bases and installations from hostile ground action.

They also instruct other Air Force personnel in relevant ground defence techniques and weapon handling.

Being a part of the Airfield Defence Guards is both thrilling and rewarding! Check out the Defence Force Recruiting site for all the information you need on how become a member of the Airfield Defence Guards.

ADG Vision

Check out the ADG's new video clip (opens a new window).

Take a look at the Airfield Defence Guards Image Gallery.

Recruitment

For more information, visit Defence Force Recruiting or call 13 19 01.

If you have specific questions not answered elsewhere, please e-mail ADG Recruitment.