ANNUAL FIELD EXERCISE 2017 INFORMATION BULLETIN 1

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1 ANNUAL FIELD EXERCISE 2017 INFORMATION BULLETIN 1 WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR AFX17? 1. AFX17 will be conducted over the period Sat, 23 Sep 17 to Sun, 01 Oct 17. WHAT IS THE STAFF TO CADET RATIO FOR AFX 17? 2. The minimum staff to cadets ratio for AFX17 is 1 ACS per 20 cadets. That means that if you bring 20 cadets to camp you must send at least one ACS. This ratio will ensure appropriate supervision levels and enable us to conduct concurrent ACS training (eg: field training for junior ACS; driver famil. courses etc). 3. If your unit cannot comply with this requirement, then unfortunately, your cadets will not be able to attend AFX Defence Approved Helpers are authorised to attend AFX17. WHAT ARE THE KEY DATES FOR AFX17? 5. Key dates for AFX17 are as follows: a. 08 Jul 17: AFX17 Conference (Irwin Barracks) b. 31 Aug 17: Cut-off for cadets to be enrolled and still come to AFX; c. 31 Aug 17: Last date for nominations for tiers / courses. WHAT CADET TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED DURING AFX17? 6. The following training will be conducted during AFX17: a. Tiers: 1A, 1B, 1C, 2 and 3 (Sat-Fri = 6½ days); b. Specialist Courses (see annex B) (Sat-Fri = 6½ days); c. JNCO Course (Sat-Fri = 6½ days); d. Competitions Day (Sat = 1 day); and e. Ceremonial Parade & RTU (Sun = ½ day). Note re para 5: i. Cadets attending either the JNCO course or a specialist course will fire on the range as part of their respective course. ii. Cadets attending a specialist course will undertake a one day navigation skills activity. iii. Senior cadets who instruct in lieu of attending Tier 3 will be offered additional training opportunities (night abseiling etc). WHAT PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED THIS YEAR? 7. The plan is that AFX17 will be paperless. 8. Therefore, prior to camp, the following forms must be uploaded into Cadetnet for each cadet and ACS attending AFX17: AAC025: Parent/Guardian Details Cadet AAC028: Health Declaration Cadet AAC029: Health Management Plan (only where applicable)

2 2 9. Unit OC are asked to nominate cadets for Tiers / Courses using the Brigade's AFX17 Workspace on CadetNet. This will remove the need for hard copies of documents. 10. The upload of forms to Cadetnet must be completed no than 31 Aug 17. TELL ME ABOUT THE TIERS ON OFFER AT AFX17 Concept 11. The Tiers on offer at AFX17 are: Tier 1A: Recruit Induction training Core Level 1A (Cadets enlists Jul/Aug17) Tier 1B: First year training Core Level 1B Tier 1C: First year training Core Level 1B Tier 2: Second year training includes an Elective and Fld Skills confirmation Tier 3: Third year cadets (16 years and up) Tier Eligibility 12. Information about tier content will be issued in subsequent bulletins. Information about tier eligibility criteria and key staff is attached as annex A. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE SPECIALIST COURSES Concept 13. This year, in addition to Tiers (1A, 1B, 1C, 2 & 3) and the JNCO course, seven specialist courses are being offered this year. The courses are: Adventure Training (canoeing / mountain biking) Catering Driving First Aid Music (Pipes / Drums training) Single Rope Rescue Survival Skills 14. In addition to the course content, all cadets attending a specialist course will undertake a one-day military skills activity. Course information & Eligibility 15. Information about course content and eligibility criteria is attached in annex B. HOW DO I NOMINATE CADETS FOR TIERS / COURSES 16. Unit OC will be responsible for placing their cadets into tiers and courses using the Brigade AFX17 Workspace in the Brigade Portal on CadetNet. 17. To ensure that the specialist courses are filled in an equitable manner, The SO2 TRG and BN COMDs will oversee this process.

3 18. If you have any issue with nominating on the Workspace see your BN COMD Note, the AFX17 Workspace is being designed to prevent cadets being nominated for Tiers / Courses they are not qualified to attend. 20. However, please note cadets who "slip through the net" and are found to have been nominated for a Tier / Course they are not entitled to attend will have to be reallocated. WHAT WILL MY STAFF BE DOING DURING ANNUAL CAMP? 21. All ACS, ADF, DAH, CUO and CDTWO2 will be posted into instructional positions by the Brigade, (hopefully in accordance with member's stated preference). If members of your team have any preferences, please advise the SO2 Pers ASAP. 22. Generally speaking CUO and CDTWO2 will not be permitted to attend Tier 3 as participants, they will be allocated as Instructors on Tiers. COMPETITIONS 23. The Competitions Officer for AFX17 is CAPT (AAC) Andrew Hayes. More details on the Competitions Day will be published in the next Bulletin although the format will be similar to Maps, stand locations and the rotation diagram will all be issued at a Competitions O-Group held before Competitions Day. Senior cadets and unit staff will be invited to this briefing. PRE-COURSE TESTING FOR CUO/WO Pre-course testing for candidates attending the CUO/WO course in 2018 will be conducted at AFX More information on the subjects to be covered in the pre-course test and how it will be accessed will be covered in the CUO/WO course Bulletin to be issued separately. WILL THERE BE CONCURRENT TRAINING FOR ACS? 27. The answer is Yes hopefully! Much depends on the instructional support we receive for AFX17 and how many ACS attend. The more staff that attend, the better will be the opportunities we can provide. 28. There will also be an opportunity for newly appointed ACS to attend some Military Skills training. Further, if a testing officer can be identified, it may be possible to conduct some vehicle familiarisation training. CONCLUSION 29. If you have any questions about AFX17, please feel free to contact the ASSTCOMD on the number / shown.

4 3 30. The Planning Team looks forward to working with you to make AFX17 a great success. TJ Matthews LTCOL (AAC) ASSTCOMD Mobile: trevor.matthews@armycadets.gov.au 09 Feb 17 Annexes: A. Tier pre-requisites B. Specialist courses information and prerequisites

5 Tier Training pre-requisites Annex A AFX17 Bulletin 1 Dated 09 Feb 17 Cadets selected to undertake the following Courses / Tiers of training need to have already met or exceeded the following standards: TIER 1A Be aged under 16 years of age as at 31 Aug 17 be an enlisted member of the AAC having enlisted by 31 Aug 17 preferably have attended a field activity of 2 days duration, but not mandatory. TIER 1B & 1C must have attended at least one field activity of 2 days duration have completed Core Level 1A Recruit Induction Package. TIER 2 enlisted member of the AAC have attended at least one Annual Camp have attended / or be deemed qualified in Tier 1A or 1B have completed Core Level 1B. Notes: i. CDTLCPL, CDTCPL and CDTSGT attending Tier 2 need to be thoroughly familiar with commanding a section in the field including receiving and giving warning and SMEAC orders in both deliberate and snap situations. ii. CDTWO2 and CUO attending this Tier will be used in DS roles in a field environment and need to be thoroughly familiar with the guidance and mentor requirements of this role. These Tiers will undertake predominately section level training and the testing of skills at section level SPECIALIST COURSES see also additional course specific criteria in Annex B have attended and been rated competent in Tier 2 have attended at least 2 Annual Camps before have completed Core Level 1B and Core Level 2. TIER 3 have attended and been rated competent in Tier 2 must be 16 year old or older have attended at least 3 Annual Camps before have completed Core Level 1B and Core Level 2. Notes: i. There is very limited scope for CDTWO2 and CUO to attend this Tier as participants. Unit OC who wish to nominate cadets at this rank level for this tier must contact the Pers Cell for advice first.

6 A-2 JNCO have completed Core Level 1A and Core Level 1B. be recommended by their Unit OC to attend the Course; and have attended one AFX or three Unit weekend field activities.