What is the age limit for Australian Army?

You can join the ADF

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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of the Commonwealth of Australia and its national interests. It consists of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and several "tri-service" units.
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at 17, but start your application earlier if you wish. There are no gender restrictions in the Navy, Army or Air Force. To apply for a job in the Navy, Army or Air Force you must be at least 16 years and 6 months old, though you can start thinking about a career in the ADF much earlier (see below).

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What is the maximum age for the Australian Army?

The ADF is one of the few areas of the Australian Government to continue to have compulsory retirement ages: permanent personnel must retire at 60 years of age and reservists at 65.

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Can I join the Army at 40 Australia?

They are not alone as 6.1 per cent of full-time recruits last year were aged 31-40, and 1.5 per cent were aged 41-50.

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Can anyone join the Australian Army?

In general terms, you must be an Australian citizen to serve in the Army, but there are some exceptions. For reasons of national security it's important you can verify your citizenship.

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How long do you have to serve in the Australian Army?

Soldiers: Two to six years. Direct Entry Officers: Three to ten years. Graduate Entry Officers: Three to six years. ADFA Officer and Staff Cadets: The length of your degree and training plus one year.

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WHAT IS THE AGE REQUIREMENT TO JOIN THE ARMY, ARMY RESERVE OR ARMY NATIONAL GUARD?

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What age does the Army stop taking you?

The maximum age to join the Army as an enlisted Soldier is 35, while Officers must accept their commission before age 31. However, the Army can lift some restrictions based on the need for certain roles to be filled. It's possible to receive an age waiver if you retire with 20 years of military service by age 55.

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Is Australian Army training hard?

The 80 day course is physically challenging and mentally demanding. The course is designed to allow the vast majority of recruits that commence training to progress through an ever increasing level of physical and mental challenges, and to 'march-out' on the scheduled date.

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How hard is it to join the Australian Army?

Joining the Australian Air Force, Army, or Navy, Can Be Difficult Without Preparation. Because of the high level of competition and standards needed to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF), the initial examination is intentionally difficult.

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Do you get paid in basic training?

Do You Get Paid for Basic Training? Yes. You'll be glad to hear you're at least getting paid to struggle through challenges that will shape you into a soldier. During the in-processing of Week Zero, the Army will establish your military pay records and scale.

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What is the oldest age to join the Army?

The oldest you can be to enlist for active duty in each branch is:
  • Coast Guard: 31.
  • Marines: 28.
  • Navy: 39.
  • Army: 35.
  • Air Force: 39.
  • Space Force: 39.

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Is it worth joining the Australian Army?

There's so much more to life in the Army, with stimulating work opportunities, plenty of travel, amazing mateship, and extensive sport and leisure facilities. In the Army you'll earn a good salary from day one, plus a comprehensive package that includes generous superannuation and a variety of allowances.

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How can a 45 year old join the military?

Can I join the Army at 45 years old? Unfortunately, no. Under Federal law, the oldest a recruit can be to enter any branch of the military is 42 years old.

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Can I join the reserves at 50 years old?

Am I eligible to join the National Guard or military reserves? You must meet these minimum requirements to join the National Guard or military reserves: Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Be between the ages of 17 and 42 (general requirement range; age varies by branch).

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Can you be forced to go to war?

Conscription (also called the draft in the United States) is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national service, mainly a military service. Conscription dates back to antiquity and it continues in some countries to the present day under various names.

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What time do you wake up in the Army?

Getting That Morning Wake-Up Call

In military basic training, there's no such thing as sleeping in. You'll get up at 5 a.m. every single day. Waking up in the morning is an adjustment process that's the same for every single basic training class.

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Can you have your phone in the Army?

Cell phones will be used for voice conversations only. Receiving, sending, sharing, or viewing videos/pictures/text messages is strictly prohibited.

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Can you quit the Australian Army?

Members can change the way they serve during their career. This includes leaving the ADF to transition to a civilian career.

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Do you have to cut your hair in the Army Australia?

The required haircut for a male recruit is a number two all over, so if you want to get your haircut you should choose this style; however, all male recruits will have a haircut in the first week of training, if you have a haircut prior to arrival, you will have it cut again once you get to ARTC.

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How long do you have to stay in the Army?

While total length of service commitment varies based on Service branch need and occupational specialty, a first term is generally four years of active duty followed by four years in a Reserve unit or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).

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Can you use your phone in basic training?

Are cell phones allowed in Basic Training? There are no cell phones allowed in Basic Training. This is a consistent rule for all of the military branches: Do not expect your service member to be able to call you, text you, or receive your messages when they are in Basic Training.

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Is Australian Army pay tax free?

A member's ADF salary and salary-related allowances are exempt from income tax while on warlike service. This exemption only applies to taxable income from ADF sources during deployed service, ie ADF salary and allowances earned for service in the operational area.

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How much does 4 years in the Army make?

Four years after enlistment, an E-5 will make $3,058 per month.

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What is the lowest Army salary?

Indian Army Soldier salary in India ranges between ₹ 0.6 Lakhs to ₹ 8.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 5.0 Lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 210 latest salaries received from Indian Army Soldiers.

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What disqualifies you from the Army?

There are age, citizenship, physical, education, height/weight, criminal record, medical, and drug history standards that can exclude you from joining the military.

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