Training

ADG Recruit Training

Like most organisations, the Australian Defence Force conducts its own induction training for new members, known as Recruit Training. Recruit training helps you become an effective member of the Royal Australian Air Force. Recruit Training is conducted at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia at No 1 Recruit Training Unit.

Related links

• Military Training at 1RTU (Defence Force Recruiting)
• No 1 Recruit Training Unit

ADG Basic Training

After graduating from Recruit Training, Airfield Defence Guards undertake the ADG Basic Course (initial employment training) at the RAAF Security and Fire School at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. This course teaches you the basic skills to become a qualified ADG and operate as an effective member of an Airfield Defence Squadron.

Related links

• Employment Training at RAAFSFS (Defence Force Recruiting)
• RAAF Security and Fire School

Advanced Training

Upon graduating from ADG Basic Course you will be posted to an Airfield Defence Squadron. Experience gained during your posting will reinforce the knowledge and skills learned on Basic Course, and you will receive more advanced training in:

• tactics
• weapon systems
• communications equipment
• combat survival
• chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence
• marksmanship
• field engineering.

Your training will prepare you for deployments and exercises throughout Australia and overseas.

Related links;

• Combat Survival Training
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Training
• Tracking Training
• Other Training

ADG Combat Survival Training

Combat Survival Training (COMSURV) teaches Airfield Defence Guards separated from friendly forces in a combat environment (whether coastal or in a desert or jungle) to evade capture and survive until rescued.

ADG Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Training

All Airfield Defence Guards are provided with training in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence (CBRND) to enable them to continue to operate in a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threat environment. As you progress in your career, you may instruct others in CBRND protection and warfare.

ADG Tracking Training

As you progress in your career, you will have the opportunity to undertake advanced tracking courses to further enhance your skills as an Airfield Defence Guard.

Other ADG Training

As an Airfield Defence Guard you will have the opportunity to undertake many different types of training:

• Language training to act as an interpreter or linguist
• Instructional Techniques
• Weapons Instruction
• Workplace Assessor
• Driver Testing Officer
• Night-Fighting Equipment Advanced Operator
• Demolitions and Explosives Operator.