AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS WA AAC BDE

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1 AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS WA AAC BDE Irwin Barracks, KARRAKATTA WA 6010 See distribution JOINING INSTRUCTION 01/17 01/17 CADET UNDER OFFICER AND 01/17 WARRANT OFFICER COURSE Introduction 1. You have been panelled to attend the 01/17 CUO course or 01/17 WO course ("the courses"). This instruction contains information to help you prepare for the course you will be attending. Venue 2. The courses are being held at Leeuwin Barracks, East Fremantle and the Bindoon Training Area over the period 07 to 15 Jan 17. Eligibility 3. To attend these courses you must meet the following eligibility criteria: a. be deemed competent on an approved Bde run SNCO course b. must turn 16 years in the year that you are to attend the course c. be preferably 16 years of age before you attend the CUO / WO course d. be deemed competent by unit on all training objectives of AAC Cadet Training TMP 2002 and AAC Cadet Radio Communications Training TMP 2002 e. be recommended to attend the course by your unit OC f. attended at least three periods of continuous training of at least seven days g. must have held the rank of SGT or above for not less than six months h. must hold a valid St John's Senior First Aid certificate i. have attended and been deemed competent in Tier 2 or above. It is desirable you have attended and been deemed competent in Tier 3. Panelled Students 4. A list of students can be found in annex A. If members are no longer available to attend the Course, you are to notify CAPT(AAC) Andrew Hayes. March-in testing 5. On march-in to the courses, an assessment will be undertaken. Candidates failing that test may be marched off the course. For this reason do not take any short cuts in completing the pre course barrier tests. These can be found in the Generic Pre-Course Package.

2 2 Contact details 6. The Telephone number for the course, HQ WA AAC Bde, Irwin Barracks is (08) up to 1630 daily. The Emergency contact for the courses after 1630 is CAPT(AAC) Andrew Hayes on Course documentation 7. Unit OC are to ensure that the most current version of the below documentation is uploaded to the Students COMS profile. a. Mandatory P024 Member Contact Details b. Mandatory C025 Parent / Guardian Details Cadet c. If applicable P026 Emergency Contact Details d. If applicable P027 Details of Police and Court Orders e. Mandatory C028 Health Declaration Form Cadet f. If applicable P029 Health Management Plan. March in 8. If you are from a metropolitan unit (including 504 ACU) you are to report to the Main Parade Ground, Leeuwin Barracks, NLT 0800 on Sat 07 Jan Country members are to co-ordinate their travel through CAPT(AAC) Andrew Hayes at Andrew.hayes@cadetnet.gov.au you will need to plan to arrive at Leeuwin Barracks on Fri 06 Jan Leeuwin Barracks is located on Riverside Road, East Fremantle. Access to Leeuwin Barracks is through the main gate off Riverside Road. All members will require a Valid Cadet ID Pass to enter the Barracks. 11. Dress for march-in is Barrack Dress (Dress Order 4A DPCU) with KFF (do not wear a beret). If you are travelling to the courses on public transport, you are to wear neat civilian clothing and change into uniform at Leeuwin Barracks. March out / release 12. A Graduation Parade will be held at 1300 on Sun 15 Jan 17 on the Parade Ground at Leeuwin Barracks. Your parents, family and friends are very welcome to attend the Parade. 13. On completion of the parade students on the courses will be released at approximately Be aware, that if accommodation has not been cleared by that time, you will be required to remain and help clean them. If you are from a country unit, you will be advised separately on the travel arrangements to return you to your unit. Transport 14. If you are from a country unit, please ask your unit OC to liaise with CAPT(AAC) Andrew Hayes at Andrew.hayes@cadetnet.gov.au to arrange for your transport to and from the course. This is to be done by NLT 19 Dec 16.

3 3 Training 15. The courses are based on the Army Training System. The Training Management Packages used during the courses have been specifically designed for the Australian Army Cadets. You will be issued with a Daily Program at the start of the courses. Dress and equipment 16. During the courses, the following orders of dress apply to ACS, ADF and students: a. Dress of the Day: Barracks Dress DPCU (Dress Order No 4A) b. Graduation Parade: Ceremonial DPCU (Dress Order No 4Z) c. Formal Dinner: Cadets: Ceremonial DPCU (Dress Order No 4Z) Staff: Mess Dress (Dress Order 6B or 6D) d. Field phase: Field Dress DPCU (Dress Order 4B) e. PT Dress: Shorts / Skirt, T shirt (Unit or Plain only), joggers. 17. A list of clothing and equipment you require is in annex B. You must make sure that all clothing you bring to the course is of a suitable standard. The field phase will be difficult. You must ensure that all field equipment is serviceable and fits before the course starts. 18. For an explanation of the Orders of Dress see annex C. 19. Untidy / dirty civilian clothing, open sandals, collarless shirts and singlets must not be worn during stand down periods. Unit T-Shirts may be worn for PT. Thongs must be worn to and from the showers but are NOT to be worn at any other time (including in the Lines during stand down periods). 20. DPCU Nametags are to be sewn on all orders of dress except PT and Ceremonial Uniform. Course Nameplates will be issued at March in. 21. You must bring your own copy of the Generic Pre-course Package with you to the Course. This package can be found at Any additional reference materials you require will be issued to you at the start of the courses by your platoon staff. You are to bring your own stationery including lined A4 paper, pens, rulers, notebooks, files etc. 23. CUO course students are required to bring with them a Sam Browne Belt. These can be issued to you from your Unit Q-Store. If you do not bring with you a Sam Browne Belt you will not be able to participate in the Sword Drill Lessons. Any issues with this you are to contact CAPT(AAC) Andrew Hayes. Haircuts / shaving / jewellery 24. You must make sure that your hair is cut as per AAC Standing Orders Volume 2 Chapter 2UNI Uniforms and Appearance before the courses start. A diagram showing acceptable hairstyles is set out in annex D. If your hair is not IAW these diagrams, you will be removed from the courses. Male cadets are to shave daily.

4 4 25. Body piercing jewellery and Make up is to be IAW with AAC Standing Orders Volume 2 Chapter 2UNI Uniforms and Appearance. Accommodation and meals 26. You will be accommodated in barrack style rooms. Male and female students will be accommodated in separate lines. Adult and cadets will be accommodated separately. 27. The courses will complete a 4 day field phase. During the field phase you will be required to sleep under hutchies. 28. Meals will be served in the Mess at the following times: a. Breakfast b. Lunch c. Dinner The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is unable to provide a severe food allergy free environment (such as from peanuts) in relation to the consumption of food during cadet activities. Such a risk may be life threatening for people who suffer from a severe food allergy. It may be in the member s best interest not to participate in the proposed activity, or to provide, at their own expense, sufficient food to cover the duration of the activity. Canteen / personal spending money 30. A canteen will be run during the course. Cans of soft drink, chips and chocolates will be available. Do not bring large sums of money with you and bear in mind that change will be limited, so bring coins rather than notes. Contribution to course presentation 31. It is a tradition that each year, course members present an item to WA AAC Bde for use at Formal Dinners and important occasions. In previous years, items have included a Visitor's Book, Flag Stand, Mess Silver and Table Centres. To help pay for this year s presentation you will be asked to contribute $5.00. Medical 32. Sick parade timings will be advised on march-in. If you are taking any prescription medication at the start of the course, you are to advise your platoon staff on march-in. 33. Please ensure that any medication you are taking is clearly described on your Health Declaration Form. Laundry facilities 34. There are washing machines and drying rooms located in your accommodation building. You will need to supply your own washing powder, pegs and iron.

5 5 Telephone facilities 35. Mobile phones may only be used during stand down. Your mobile phone will be confiscated if you are found using it (whether to send text messages or otherwise) or with it turned on before stand down. Leave 36. You will only be granted leave from the Courses in exceptional circumstances. Leave of any type for an extended period will result in you being removed from the courses. Harassment, discrimination and unacceptable behaviour 37. During the courses, the highest standards of dress, bearing and behaviour will be demanded. 38. At the start of the courses, you will be given a harassment, discrimination and unacceptable behaviour briefing. You are reminded that Australian Army Cadets has a zero tolerance policy regarding harassment, discrimination and unacceptable behaviour which includes fraternisation. If you engage in any of these behaviours, you will be marched off the course and will face disciplinary action. Drugs and alcohol 39. If you are found in possession of either legal drugs (e.g. alcohol and / or cigarettes) and / or non-prescribed drugs, you will be marched off the course. In addition you will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with AAC Policy and the WA Police Service may be requested to take further action. 40. In addition NO artificial stimulants are to be brought or used on the courses. This includes stimulants like Red Bull drinks, Guarana or No Doze like substances. 41. All drivers are to be aware of the requirements of the Defence Road Transport Manual (DRTM) and understand that the Instructions apply equally to Defence owned vehicles and short and long term rental vehicles. Particularly, drivers should be aware that DRTM Chapter 5, paragraph 5.22 requires that drivers of Defence vehicles: a. must maintain zero blood alcohol limit whilst operating a Defence vehicle b. must not operate a vehicle if they are under the influence of a prohibited substance. Parade 42. The Courses Graduation parade will be conducted at 1300 on Sun 15 Jan Parents, family and friends are invited to attend the parade. An information sheet can be found in Annex E.

6 6 Conclusion 44. The course is intended to be challenging and interesting. You must prepare yourself mentally and physically. AF Hayes CAPT(AAC) SO2 TRG 14 Dec 16 Annexes: A. Panelled Students B. Equipment List C. Orders of Dress D. Hair Requirements E. Graduation Parade Information Sheet Distribution: COMD ASSTCOMD OPSWO SO3 Log (AAC) RQMS Cadet Units Courses Staff

7 ANNEX A TO CUO/WO 01/ Jan 17 NOMINATED STUDENTS 01/17 NOMINATED CADET UNDER OFFICER COURSE PANEL Ser. Rank / Name Unit 1 CDTSGT Lincoln Van Halen 50 ACU Midland 2 CDTWO2 James Pears 50 ACU Midland 3 CDTSGT Declan Prue 501 ACU Como 4 CDTSGT Hannah Whelan 502 ACU Karrakatta 5 CDTSGT Cameron Williams 503 ACU Esperance 6 CDTSGT Lachlan Forward 504 ACU Mandurah 7 CDTSGT Zavier Radecker 504 ACU Mandurah 8 CDTSGT Tayla Jones 505 ACU Albany 9 CDTSGT Ashley Parker 506 ACU Geraldton 10 CDTSGT Aaron Rust 507 ACU Joondalup 11 CDTWO2 Cathal Grimes 507 ACU Joondalup 12 CDTSGT Ezekiel Zanich 508 ACU Karratha 13 CDTSGT Codey Mcmillan 509 ACU Lynwood 14 CDTSGT Cameron Woodcoe-Bryant 511 ACU Busselton 15 CDTSGT Sophie Egerton-Warburton 512 ACU Narrogin 16 CDTWO2 Isaac Skews 513 ACU Eastern Hills 17 CDTWO2 Tarryn Millar 519 ACU Northam 18 CDTSGT Patrick Colley 52 ACU Armadale 19 CDTSGT William Taylor 52 ACU Armadale 20 CDTSGT Monica Smith 53 ACU Wanneroo 21 CDTSGT Charlie Ward 53 ACU Wanneroo 22 CDTWO2 Michael Matthews 56 ACU Fremantle 23 CDTWO2 George Thompson 56 ACU Fremantle 24 CDTSGT Lewis Stulcbauer 56 ACU Fremantle 25 CDTSGT Thanh Bui 57 ACU Morley 26 CDTSGT Isabelle Hassell 58 ACU Carine 27 CDTWO2 Tristan Crossley 58 ACU Carine 28 CDTSGT Leon Martin 58 ACU Carine 29 CDTSGT Aaron Sykes 59 ACU Rockingham 30 CDTSGT Raqual Davis 59 ACU Rockingham 31 CDTSGT Tunisia Leef 59 ACU Rockingham 32 CDTSGT Isaac Gomes 59 ACU Rockingham 33 CDTSGT Ronan Valentino 59 ACU Rockingham 34 CDTSGT Thomas Hage Christ Church Grammar School ACU 35 CDTSGT Narendra Gammanpila Christ Church Grammar School ACU 36 CDTSGT Lumina Gajanayake Christ Church Grammar School ACU 37 CDTSGT Ryan Zare Christ Church Grammar School ACU

8 A-2 01/17 NOMINATED CADET WARRANT OFFICER COURSE PANEL Ser. Rank / Name Unit 1 CDTSGT Christian Bell 50 ACU Midland 2 CDTSGT Leeanna Ferguson 502 ACU Karrakatta 3 CDTSGT Nicoli Bissett 505 ACU Albany 4 CDTSGT Lachlan Power 506 ACU Geraldton 5 CDTSGT Hayley Dekleer 506 ACU Geraldton 6 CDTSGT Jacob Innamorati 508 ACU Karratha 7 CDTSGT Kirsty Thomas 509 ACU Lynwood 8 CDTSGT Richard Lambert 513 ACU Eastern Hills 9 CDTSGT Jakeb Horvath 515 ACU Bunbury 10 CDTSGT Willem Kruger 53 ACU Wanneroo 11 CDTSGT Joachim Verana 56 ACU Fremantle 12 CDTSGT Aidan Mcbeath 56 ACU Fremantle 13 CDTSGT Ty Chapman 57 ACU Morley 14 CDTSGT Declan Kennedy 59 ACU Rockingham 15 CDTSGT Matthew Revell-Mcelroy 59 ACU Rockingham 16 CDTSGT Luke Wheatland Christ Church Grammar School ACU

9 ANNEX B TO CUO/WO 01/ Jan 17 EQUIPMENT LIST 1. Detailed below is the suggested minimum clothing / equipment required for the courses. You may bring other items. 2. Take note that you are solely responsible for the care and security of all items you bring to the courses. HQ WA AAC BDE accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss of, or damage to, any item you bring to the course. Army Equipment: AAC Field Handbook 1 ATA Badge 1 [If Applicable] AusPack Large 1 Belt Web Black 1 Boots Brown 1 D of E Award 1 [If Applicable] First Aid kit personal 1 Groundsheet 1 Hat Khaki Fur Felt Grade One 1 Hat Utility DPCU (Bush hat) 1 KFS 1 Knife pocket clasp folding 1 Pan Set Messing 1 Raincoat / Japara DPCU 1 Sam Brown Belt 1 [CUO course only] Sash Scarlet AAC 1 [CDTSGT or CDTWO2 ONLY] Shelter Individual 1 Shirt DPCU 3* [*If you are able to locate extra shirts bring them] Sleeping Bag 1 Socks Army 3* [*If you are able to locate extra socks bring them] Tent pegs / cordage Trousers DPCU 3* [*If you are able to locate extra trousers bring them] Webbing 1 [Harness, 2 x water bottles / covers, cup canteen, pouches] [Ensure that all clothing / equipment is serviceable, fits and is clearly marked with your name / unit]

10 B-2 EQUIPMENT LIST Civilian Clothing / Equipment Bathers 1 Civilian Clothing Clothes pegs Coat Hangers Iron 1 Lip balm [Essential] Night Attire Notebook / Pens / Pencils etc. [A4 sized notebooks / paper only - Essential] Personal Hygiene Requirements Plastic Bags 3 Sewing Kit 1 Shaving Kit Shorts 3 Socks / Underclothes Sports Shoes 1 Spray Starch Sunscreen [Essential] T Shirt (Unit, plain) 3 Thongs 1 Torch 1 Towels 2 Tracksuit 1 Uniform Cleaning Equipment Washing powder Watch 1 Stationery Notebook field 1 [To be carried in DPCU trouser pocket] Pad Paper lined A4 1 Pencils 2 Pens black, red 2 A4 Plastic sleeves Punch 2 hole 1 Ring binder file A4 1 Ruler 1 Sharpener pencil 1 Stapler and staples 1 Textas assorted colours

11 ANNEX C TO CUO/WO 01/ Jan 17 ORDERS OF DRESS DRESS ORDER No. 4A - BARRACKS DRESS DPCU This order of dress is the general duty DPCU uniform. It consists of: Serial Item of Dress Remarks 1. Hat KFF Note 1 2. Shirt DPCU Note 2 3. Trousers DPCU Note 3 4. Boots Cadet 5. Socks Khaki 6. DPCU jumper (or issued equiv) Note 4 7. AAC Patches 8. Rank Insignia Notes: 1. Hat KFF is worn with pugaree, chinstrap, and hat badges (AAC badge or approved unit badge) on the front above the brim with NO large Rising Sun on the brim. The brim is to be turned down. Berets are NOT to be worn. 2. Sleeves are to be worn down and buttoned. 3. Trousers are bloused over boots. 4. Where the DPCU jumper is worn over the shirt, the shirt is to be tucked into the trousers. DRESS ORDER No. 4B - FIELD DRESS DPCU This order of dress is the field dress DPCU uniforms. It consists of: Serial Item of Dress Remarks 1. Field Hat 2. Shirt DPCU Note 1 and 2 3. Trousers DPCU Note 3 4. Boots Cadet 5. Socks Khaki 6. DPCU jumper (or issued equiv) Note 4 7. AAC Patches 8 Rank Insignia 9. Webbing / Pack Notes: 1. Sleeves are to be worn down and buttoned. 2. Awards / Wings are not to be worn on field dress. 3. Trousers are bloused over boots. 4. When DPCU Jumper (or issued equivalent) is worn over shirt, the shirt is to be tucked into the trousers.

12 C-2 DRESS ORDER No. 4Z - CEREMONIAL PARADE DRESS DPCU This Order of Dress is the ceremonial polyester dress uniform. It consists of: Serial Item of Dress Remarks 1. Hat KFF Brim Up Rising Sun 2. Shirt/Jacket DPCU Tucked in. 7-8 cm Fold 3. Trousers DPCU Bloused over boots 4. Boots Brown 5. Socks Khaki 6. Black Belt, Brass 7. AAC Patches 8. Rank Insignia 10. Awards / Medals / Commendations 11. Belt Sam Browne / Shoulder Strap Officers / CUO / WO1 12. Swords and Accessories Officers / CUO 13. Sash Scarlet WO2,SSGT and SGT

13 ANNEX D TO CUO/WO 01/ Jan 17 HAIR REQUIREMENTS Male Students: Max width of sideburns = 3 cms NOTE: ALL MALES ARE TO SHAVE DAILY Female Students:

14 ANNEX E TO CUO/WO 01/ Jan 17 GRADUATION PARADE INFORMATION SHEET INVITE TO UNIT MEMBERS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF STUDENTS You are very warmly invited to attend the Graduation Parade for the CUO/WO Courses being held at Leeuwin Barracks, Riverside Road, East Fremantle on Sun 15 Jan 17 at 1.00 pm SHARP. Details for the Parade are as follows:- Date: Sunday, 15 th January 2017 Time: Location: Points to note: Parking: Afternoon Tea: 1.00 pm SHARP (Guests must be seated no later than pm) Parade Ground, Leeuwin Barracks, Riverside Road, East Fremantle Chairs: please bring your own folding chair/s Shade: there will be limited shade so please wear a hat / sunscreen When you arrive at the Main Gate, Leeuwin Barracks (off Riverside Road) you will be met by parking marshals who will show you where to park your car. Following the Parade, parents, friends and Cadets are invited to join the Official Party for afternoon tea. Parents / friends will be asked to make a gold coin donation to help the Cadet Association cover costs. Taking your cadet after the parade: You may take your cadet home with you after the parade. However, please be aware that your cadet cannot be released immediately after the Parade. For the safety of all cadets, various pre-release checks must be completed and the accommodation lines that cadets have been using must be cleared. We appreciate your co-operation in this matter. Key points: The WA AAC Banner will be on parade. The Banner was originally presented to WA AAC by the State Headquarters of the RSL in A new Banner was presented by the State RSL in Cadets will be conducting all aspects of the parade. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PARADE PLEASE CONTACT CAPT (AAC) Andrew Hayes on WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE