AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS WA AAC BDE Irwin Barracks, KARRAKATTA WA 6010 See distribution JOINING INSTRUCTION 01/15 01/15 CADET UNDER OFFICER AND 01/15 WARRANT OFFICER COURSE References: A. Australian Army Cadets Policy Manual, 2004 B. Cadet Forces Regulations, 2013 C. Cadet Activities Manual of Sep 09 D. COMD AAC Directive Heat Management of 03 Feb 10 E. ArmySafe Manual AL3 of Jun 12 F. ADFC Policy Management of Health Conditions of 18 Jul 08 G. Defence Road Transport Manual, 2013 H. National Vehicle Recovery Plan, 2003 I. AAC Dress Policy of 18 Mar 11 Introduction 1. You have been panelled to attend the 01/15 CUO course or 01/15 WO course ("the courses"). This instruction contains information to help you prepare for the course you will be attending. The courses will be conducted IAW the References. Venue 2. The courses are being held at Leeuwin Barracks, East Fremantle and a field training area at the Northam Training Area over the period 10 to 18 Jan 15. 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.
2 Nominated Students 4. A list of nominated students can be found in annex A. Once final pre-course testing has been completed, NLT 05 Dec 14 a confirmed Course Panel will be released. March-in testing 5. On march-in to the courses, a further test will be undertaken. Candidates failing that test will 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. Contact details 6. The Telephone number for the course, HQ WA AAC Bde, Irwin Barracks is (08) 9269 4450 up to 1630 daily. The Emergency contact for the courses after 1630 is CAPT(AAC) Karen Shirlaw Byrne on 0414 958 459. Course documentation 7. You are to send the following forms as a scanned document to CAPT (AAC) Karen Shirlaw Byrne at karen.byrne@gardencityplastics.com NLT 12 Dec 14: a. Mandatory Parental/Guardian Consent Form b. Mandatory AAC024 Member Contact Details c. Mandatory AAC025 Parent / Guardian Details Cadet d. If applicable AAC026 Emergency Contact Details e. If applicable AAC027 Details of Police and Court Orders f. Mandatory AAC028 Health Declaration Form Cadet g. If applicable AAC029 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 10 Jan 15. 9. Country members are to co-ordinate their travel through CAPT(AAC) Karen Shirlaw Bryne at karen.byrne@gardencityplastics.com you will need to plan to arrive at Leeuwin Barracks on Fri 09 Jan 15. 10. 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.
3 March out / release 12. A Graduation Parade will be held at 1600 on Sun 18 Jan 15 on the Parade Ground at Leeuwin Barracks. Your parents and friends are very welcome to attend the Parade. 13. On completion of the parade students on the courses will be released at approximately 1630. Be aware, that if lines have 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) Karen Shirlaw Byrne at karen.byrne@gardencityplastics.com to arrange for your transport to and from the course. This is to be done by NLT 08 Dec 14. 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 Polyesters (Dress Order No 2A) c. Formal Dinner: Cadets: Ceremonial Polyesters (Dress Order No 2A) Staff: Dress Order 6B 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 Polyester 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 www.waaacbrigade.com
4 22. 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. Haircuts / shaving / jewellery 23. You must make sure that your hair is cut as per ref B 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. 24. Body piercing jewellery of any kind is not permitted. Female students may wear one plain gold or silver stud in the lower lobe of each ear with a diameter less than 5 mm. No stone sets are to be worn. 25. Make-up is not to be worn by any students. Staff are to comply with the requirements of ref B. 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 2½ 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 0700-0745 b. Lunch 1200-1250 c. Dinner 1800-1850. 29. 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
5 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. 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 ref A 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
6 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 1600 on Sun 18 Jan 15. 43. Parents, family and friends are invited to attend the parade. An information sheet can be found in Annex E. Conclusion 44. The course is intended to be challenging and interesting. You must prepare yourself mentally and physically. AF Hayes CAPT(AAC) SO3 TRG 21 Nov 14 Annexes: A. Nominated 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
ANNEX A TO CUO/WO 01/15 10-18 Jan 15 NOMINATED STUDENTS 01/15 NOMINATED CADET UNDER OFFICER COURSE PANEL Ser. RANK M / F LAST NAME FIRST NAME UNIT 1 CDTSGT M BAIN Harrison CCGSCU 2 CDTSGT M BATT Cameron 515 ACU 3 CDTSGT M BRAACK Brayden 53 ACU 4 CDTSGT M BURT Will CCGSCU 5 CDTSGT M CLENDENNING Oliver 507 ACU 6 CDTSGT M CRISP Josh 50 ACU 7 CDTSGT M DALY-WATTS Ethan 511 ACU 8 CDTSGT M FOOTE Kira 59 ACU 9 CDTWO2 M GOMES Joshua 59 ACU 10 CDTSGT M HAYWARD Logan 519 ACU 11 CDTSGT M HUMBER Joshua 58 ACU 12 CDTSGT M JAMES Mitchell 509 ACU 13 CDTSGT M KELLY Ashley 59 ACU 14 CDTSGT M LEBON Jordan 501 ACU 15 CDTSGT F NELSON Madeline 509 ACU 16 CDTSGT F POLOMKA Susanne 501 ACU 17 CDTSGT M PORCU Matthew 503 ACU 18 CDTWO2 M RAYMOND Alex 56 ACU 19 CDTSGT M REDSHAW William 505 ACU 20 CDTWO2 M ROBINSON Clinton 53 ACU 21 CDTSGT M SANTORO Zachary 56 ACU 22 CDTSGT M SCHENK Jason GGSCU 23 CDTSGT M SCHOTTE Lucas 507 ACU 24 CDTSGT M SELFE Jack 509 ACU 25 CDTSGT M SHANTHIKUMAR Gareth CCGSCU 26 CDTSGT M TOMS Celeb 518 ACU 27 CDTSGT M WHITE Declan GGSCU
A-2 01/15 NOMINATED CADET WARRANT OFFICER COURSE PANEL Ser. RANK M / F LAST NAME FIRST NAME UNIT 1 CDTSGT M ALMOND Lewis 502 ACU 2 CDTSGT M BELL Zachary 55 ACU 3 CDTSGT M BROWN Jake 509 ACU 4 CDTSGT M COGGIN William 501 ACU 5 CDTSGT M CRIDDLE Cameron CCGSCU 6 CDTSGT M CROSSLEY Tristan 58 ACU 7 CDTSGT F EDDY Michelle 59 ACU 8 CDTSGT M HALL Tristan 59 ACU 9 CDTSGT M KNIGHT Daniel 57 ACU 10 CDTCPL M MATHEWS Michael 56 ACU 11 CDTSGT M MEMBRY Cooper 53 ACU 12 CDTSGT M MOORE David 506 ACU 13 CDTSGT M PEARS James 50 ACU 14 CDTSGT F RAULINAITIS Latisha 507 ACU 15 CDTSGT M RUSSELL-MOREY Tristan 511 ACU 16 CDTSGT F TOMS Michelle 518 ACU 17 CDTSGT M TREHY Connor 53 ACU 18 CDTSGT F WINTER Megan 505 ACU 19 CDTSGT M YOUNG Rory GGSCU
ANNEX B TO CUO/WO 01/15 10-18 Jan 15 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 Hooks 4 Belt Web Black 1 Boots/Shoes Black 1 [For Ceremonial Use] 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 Lanyard Corps / Unit lanyard 1 Pan Set Messing 1 Raincoat / Japara DPCU 1 Sam Brown Belt 1 [CUO course only - one will be issued to you if you don t have one] Sash Scarlet AAC 1 [SGT, SSGT or WO2 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] Shirt Polyester 1 [Short sleeved shirt] Trousers Polyester 1 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]
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
ANNEX C TO CUO/WO 01/15 10-18 Jan 15 ORDERS OF DRESS DRESS ORDER No. 2A - CEREMONIAL PARADE DRESS This Order of Dress is the ceremonial polyester dress uniform. It consists of: Serial Item of Dress Remarks 1. Hat KFF Brim Up 2. Polyester Short Sleeve Shirt 3. Polyester Trousers 4. Boots/Shoes Black 5. Socks Khaki 6. Black Belt, Brass & Belt Hooks 7. AAC Patches 8. Rank Insignia 9. Lanyard Blue or approved unit lanyard 10. Awards / Medals 11. Belt Sam Browne / Shoulder Strap Officers Officers / CUO / WO1 12. Swords and Accessories Officers / CUO 13. Sash Scarlet WO2,SSGT and SGT 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.
C-2 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.
ANNEX D TO CUO/WO 01/15 10-18 Jan 15 HAIR REQUIREMENTS Male Students: 3 cms Max width of sideburns = Female Students: NOTE: ALL MALES ARE TO SHAVE DAILY
ANNEX E TO CUO/WO 01/15 10-18 Jan 15 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 18 Jan 15 at 4.00 pm SHARP. Details for the Parade are as follows:- Date: Sunday, 18 th January 2015 Time: Location: Points to note: Parking: Afternoon Tea: 4.00 pm SHARP (Guests must be seated no later than 3.45 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 presented to WA AAC by the State Headquarters of the RSL in 1995. Cadets will be conducting all aspects of the parade. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PARADE PLEASE CONTACT CAPT (AAC) Karen Shirlaw Byrne on 0414 958 459 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE