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Challenge yourself with a one-year commitment
Develop your skills and take time to think about your future career direction by spending a memorable year in the ADF.
Who it&rsquo;s for: 17-24 year olds wanting a 12-month taste of life in the ADF.

This entry method is currently not recruiting.

You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

Training

Your starting salary

Trained

Your salary once trained

In the Army you'll be paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications.

ADF Gap Year

Throughout your career, you’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills with specialist training as a section leader, signaller, mortarman, patrolman, sniper or heavy weapons specialist.

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As an Infantry Soldier (ADF Gap Year) participant, you&rsquo;ll spend an amazing year working as part of a cohesive team training to locate the enemy and gather intelligence through patrolling and surveillance. Once the enemy is located, infantry soldiers are the first to deploy. You&rsquo;re tasked with capturing the enemy, holding ground or repelling attack using a variety of equipment and tactics while working with the support from soldiers from the Artillery, Armoured and other corps.
Infantry Soldiers train to both operate independently, and as part of Combined Arms teams with soldiers of other trades and specialties. As Infantry teams are responsible for their own security and the maintenance of fighting capability at all times, you'll be responsible for a range of tasks. 
This is an opportunity to challenge yourself and do something out of the ordinary. You&rsquo;ll experience a new level of physical strength and mental fortitude, while travelling Australia and overseas, with a team of lifelong friends.

You&rsquo;ll become a highly skilled soldier, trained to fight enemies at close quarters in all phases of warfare, using high-tech equipment and weaponry.
This role relies heavily on skilled tactics, effective teamwork and the ability to adapt to unfamiliar situations and environments. Whether you&rsquo;re positioned on the front line of the battlefield, providing security for other units or conducting a humanitarian mission, you&rsquo;ll be relied upon to perform your role in challenging conditions, night and day. No matter the situation, you and your team will be expected to use the skills you&rsquo;ve learnt to complete your mission.
This is a demanding role, so it's important you're prepared both mentally and physically. You&rsquo;ll be working in unique environments where no 2 days are the same, but every day will be rewarding as you play a key role in protecting Australia.
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Enjoy an incredible 12-months experiencing action and adventure, receiving advanced weapon training as part of a highly trained combat team.

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Infantry Soldier (ADF Gap Year)

Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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