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Intelligence Officer
A unique and exciting opportunity to work in a highly classified environment providing intelligence
support for this large Australian organisation.

Job Details
Graduate, Officer, Australian Defence Force Academy, Officer (Reserve)
As a RAAF Intelligence Officer you could be employed on the following duties:
As an Intelligence Officer at an operational squadron preparing and presenting intelligence
briefs, conducting debriefs, providing advice to squadron members, and commanders;
Managing imagery processing and analysis facilities;
Analysing and preparing assessments of air-related activities affecting Australia's interests;
Intelligence analysis tasks, including:
Signals Intelligence duties;
Counter-Intelligence duties;
Target Intelligence duties;
Ground Intelligence duties;
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance duties; and
Electronic warfare and weapons systems analysis;
Interpreting the significance of intelligence data/reports to the conduct of selected RAAF air
operations; and
Assisting in the maintenance and monitoring of high standards of security throughout the RAAF.
You may also be employed in various non-specific intelligence areas such as training and instructing.
You may be required to regularly deploy with squadrons, force elements and joint headquarters on
exercises or operations. These deployments frequently involve separation from family and sometimes
conditions of hardship.
If you enter theAir Force as an Active Reserve Intelligence Officer, you can expect to undertake similar
duties to your full-time colleagues.

Entry
Officer
Many of the officer employment specialisations in the Air Force are available to people without a
degree qualification. Although the occupations listed under Officerdo not require a degree, we find
that a significant number of applicants are degree qualified.
Officerentrants typically join the Air Force direct from Year 12 at school, university or civil employment
and proceed directly to the Officers' Training School at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria, to undertake the
Initial Officer Course.

Following graduation from initial officer training, officers undertake specialist training before moving on
to full employment in their chosen specialisation in the Air Force.

Australian Defence Force Academy

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is designed to provide young OfficerCadets from all
three Services (Navy, Army, Air Force) with the finest tertiary education in Australia.
ADFA is a College of the University of New South Wales and officers graduate with a University of New
South Wales degree. ADFA offers degrees in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and
Aeronautical), Science, Arts, Technology and Business.
The rules for Arts and Science degrees at the Academy are quite liberal and allow you to select majors
and minors from a broad range of disciplines.Other subjects which may be of particular interest to
you are also available. Meteorology, Computer Science and Mechanics of Flight, for example.
Science and Arts students will generally graduate with their degree after three years although some
may continue for a fourth (honours) year. Engineering students will undertake a four-year degree with
the possibility of undertaking an honours year at the end of this time for some students. Application to
undertake an Honours year is subject to being selected by the University College and approval by the
Air Force. It is not a right.
A Bachelor of Technology degree, Aeronautical (BTech (Aero)) or Aviation (BTech (AV)) is offered. The
BTech (Aero) degree involves three years of study in conjunction with the Aeronautical Engineering
degree with common core subjects. The degree does not qualify the officer as an Aeronautical
Engineer, however, 12 months of additional study will lead to an award of this qualification.
The BTech (AV) involves three years of study commencing with a common program of foundation
science and engineering courses with other first-year technology and engineering students. In second
and third years the programs diverge into their specialities with the BTech (AV) focusing on human
factors in the aviation discipline. There is also an emphasis on the function of pilots, air combat officers
and air traffic controllers and their role in aviation in infrastructure and safety management systems.
Other streams such as aerodynamics and aviation systems often incorporate problem-based learning
informed by academic research and industrial practice. Electives and a final-semester project enable
students to pursue particular interests both within and outside the specialist discipline.
The BTech (AV) is accredited by Engineers Australia at the Engineering Technologist level.
The BTech (AV) program is differentiated from the BTech (Aero) program by its focus on human
factors.
A Bachelor of Business (BBus) is available to all Air Force candidates except engineering candidates.
The BBus will seek to achieve a more pronounced emphasis on business-related study than is possible
within the scope of a major in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc).
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)is a three year course of study available to pilots, air
combat officers and air traffic controllers which delivers an important balance between the hard skills
of programming and system and network management and the soft skills of teamwork,
communication, problem solving, and decision-making. Successful graduates are well-balanced,
broadly-skilled IT professionals ready for the demands of modern information technology
implementation.
The following details Air Force degree requirements by Specialisation:
Aeronautical Engineer: BE (Aero or Mech);

Electronics Engineer: BE (Elec);

Armament Engineer: BE (Mech, Aero, Elec);
Airfield Engineer: BE (Civil);
Pilot: BSc, BA, BTech (Aero), BTech (Avn), BBus;
Logistics Officer: BBus, BA;
Administration Officer: BBus, BA (Business);
Intelligence Offficer: BA, BSc, BTech (Aero), BBus;
Air Combat Officer: BA, BSc, BTech (Aero), BTech (Avn), BBus; and
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller (Air Traffic Control): BA, BSc, BTech (Aero), BTech (Avn),
BBus.
It is the Academy's philosophy to provide cadets with every possible resource and opportunity to help
them do their best, which in turn helps the Academy and its graduates live up to the maxim "To lead.
To Excel".
You are paid to study at ADFA and receive a textbook allowance, free medical and dental treatment,
free uniforms and Higher Education Contribution Scheme payments are met by the ADF. In addition,
you are guaranteed a job as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force when you graduate. While you
are studying, you will enjoy one of the best student/teacher ratios in the country and have access to
state-of-the-art technology and facilities on campus dedicated to giving you the best academic and
military qualifications possible.
But academic pursuits are just a part of being a student at ADFA.There's also the military studies,
fitness training, leadership and management skills you'll develop.
The first academic year essentially consists of the following components:
1 week Orientation;
4 weeks Academy Military Education and Training (AMET);
1 week Chief of the Defence Force Parade;
16 weeks Session 1 academic studies (This period includes a 2 week recess of career development and
field trips which can be either academic or military in nature);
2 weeks mid-year examinations, followed by two weeks Single Service Training (SST) at HMAS Creswell
(Navy), Royal Military College, Duntroon (Army) or RAAF Base East Sale (Air Force);
14 weeks Session 2 academic studies (This period includes a 1 week study recess);
2 weeks study and end of year examinations;
3 weeks SST at respective Single Service Colleges;
1 week - Graduation; and
5 weeks end of year leave.
Breaks during the year provide scope for academic field trips, military tours, excursions and
adventurous training. Military training is also provided in Defence Studies, which include Current
Affairs, Military History, Physical and Recreational Training. You will also take your place in Drill and
Ceremonial Parades throughout the year.
Note: During 2nd and 3rd year, Single Service Training normally takes place at the beginning and end
of each academic year and includes, for example, Ground Defence Training, Management and
Operations theory and practice, Navigation and Single Service Drill and Ceremonial. It may also include
Specialist Courses, visits to Military Units and opportunities for Service Attachments or Engineering

Work Experience.

Graduate
The Royal Australian Air Force has a huge job to do including keeping the nation's air defence
capabilities operational, providing a search and rescue function and assisting in times of national
emergency. If you are already a degree qualified professional, and looking for a job that offers
satisfaction, excitement and a challenge and the opportunity to utilise and further develop your
management and leadership skills, then you may wish to consider a career as an Officer (Graduate
Only) in the Air Force.
Degree qualified officers normally start their careers at one rank higher than non-graduate officers.

Officer (Reserve)
The Royal Australian Air Force Active Reserve (RAAFAR) is composed of volunteer members who are
highly motivated towards the Air Force and their Reserve commitment.
The function of the RAAF Reserve is to supplement the Permanent Air Force's manpower and to
provide trained Reserve personnel who will be able to support the Permanent Air Force in operational
deployments or associated support activities during a defence contingency. During times of peace the
RAAF Reserve supplements the Permanent Air Force to undertake peacetime tasks and trains RAAF
Reserve personnel to become effective members of the RAAF.
Employment in the Air Force Reserve is a constantly challenging, ever-evolving job that gives you the
opportunity to work in a unique environment that's in complete contrast to your everyday job. You will
receive many of the benefits of Air Force life, provide a real contribution to Australia's defence
capability,without the full time commitment. Not only will you receive first hand experience of Air
Force life, but your pay is tax free. What's more, the training you'll gain and the new skills you'll
develop will help you grow personally and professionally, not only in your Air Force career but your
regular full time job as well.
The Active Reserves play a vital role in the Air Force. There are a range of part time jobs that have
Permanent Air Force equivalents. While many reservists are former members of the Air Force,
opportunities exist forpeople that have had no previous military experience. Just like full time Air Force
personnel, Reservists have the opportunity to travel on exercises and may even apply for operational
service should the opportunity arise. Active Reserve members may be utilised in an area of war
operations or in backfill positions left vacant by other Air Force personnel who have been deployed.
Attendance Commitment
RAAFAR members are required to attend for a minimum of 32 training days each fiscal year. This may
include a continuous training period of 14 days. Depending upon the task you are assigned to, you may
be approvedup to 130 days of training per year or even 200 days in exceptional
circumstances.Intelligence Officers in the RAAF Active Reserve typically average50 to 60training days
annually.
A RAAFAR member may volunteer for a period of full-time service with the Permanent Air Force,
provided the member's services are required.
Applicants should live within 3 hrs surface travelling time of the RAAFAR Squadron.
Annual Activities
During RAAFAR service all members are required to complete the following activities:

 physical fitness test; and

continuation training consisting ofequity, OHS, securityandweapons.
Ground combat training is undertaken every two years.
Applicant Selection Process
Entry into the RAAFAR is by selection to fill available vacancies. The selection standards are the same
as those for joining the Permanent Air Force (PAF).
Initial contact to join the RAAFAR is made through either the local RAAFAR squadron or an Australian
Defence Force Recruiting Centre or by telephoning 13 19 01. A Careers Counsellor will counsel you and
discuss various aspects of the RAAFAR. In addition, your qualifications for the desired position will be
discussed.
Following receipt of your application, you will normally be called into the nearest Australian Defence
Force Recruiting Centre for testing. Testing generally takes a full day and includes:
a medical examination;
aptitude testing;
a psychologists interview; and
a recruiting officer interview.
The cost of travel to and from the Australian Defence Force Recruiting Unit, as well as accommodation
costs for country applicants, will be met by the RAAF.
Applicants who are assessed as suitable will be considered in competition with other suitable applicants
for the positions available.
Further information on part-time ADF careers can be found by accessing the Defence Reserves
website.
Further Opportunities
The Air Force High Readiness Reserve provides a short notice response force to complement the
full-time Air Force in the event of a declared Defence emergency. The High Readiness Reserve is a
category of the reserve that draws its members from the trained people already providing service in
other categories of the Air Force Reserve, and consequently is not generally open to direct civilian
entrants. Entry to the High Readiness Reserve is through the RAAF Active Reserve or RAAF Specialist
Reserve. After completing your training in the Active Reserve or Specialist Reserve, you may then
volunteer for the High Readiness Reserve. Volunteer service in the High Readiness Reserve attracts an
annual financial bonus to compensate for additional obligations and commitment, as well as an annual
allowance to help maintain the health and fitness required for short notice service.

Pay & Allowances

Graduate, Officer
You will be appointed as an Officer Cadet (OFFCDT) upon joining the Air Force and receive the
following salary while undertaking Military (Initial Officer) Training and Employment Training:
Degree Qualified: $46,368 per year ($1,783 per fortnight).*
Non-degree Qualified: $40,913 per year ($1,573 per fortnight).*
While under training, you will also receive $9,888 per year pro rata ($380 per fortnight) Trainee
Allowance.

On completion of Military (Initial Officer) Training and Employment Training you will be promoted to
Pilot Officer with a salary of$54,551 per year ($2,098 per fortnight).*
In addition to your salary, you will receive Service Allowance of $13,184 per year ($507 per fortnight)
except while undertaking Military (Initial) or Employment training. This allowance compensates a
member for the unique requirements that service life may impose on an individual and his or her
family.
Uniform Allowance at a rate of $682 per year ($26 per fortnight) is also paid to assist you in
maintaining your uniforms in good order and condition.
Salary will continue to increase based on rank and the number of years of service completed in that
rank, and/or on the achievement of various competencies.
Refer to the Salary Scales for further information.
* Note: These figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and
utilities (as applicable); or superannuation.

Australian Defence Force Academy

While studying at ADFA you will receive:
Year 1: $39,891 per year
Year 2 $45,346 per year
Year 3: $50,801 per year
Year 4: $56,256 per year
These figures include a Training Allowance but do not include the 18% Super given to members of the
ADF. Trainees with dependants may be entitled to a minimum salary of $43,766 per year.
During Military Training and (Initial) Employment Training, you may be required to pay a contribution
towards meals, accommodation and utilities.
$68,154 per year plus Super will be your starting salary package on graduation from ADFA. This
includes Service and Uniform Allowances.
Salaries increase with rank, years of service and additional skills and qualifications gained. See Salary
Scales for more details.

Officer (Reserve)
Members of the Reserve on part-time service are paid at a daily rate of pay which is tax-free.
While undergoing Initial Officer Training non-degree qualified trainees receive $97.52 a day and degree
qualified trainees receive $110.52.
Daily rates of pay for commissioned Reserve Force Officers commence at $149.45.
In addition to your salary, a Reserve Allowance of $27.09 per day is payable to compensate for the
unique demands of Reserve Service.
Your salary will continue to increase based on your rank and the number of years of service completed

in that rank. Your pay grade may increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion
of further training.
Refer to the Salary Scales for further details.

General Requirements

Age Requirement
Officer, Graduate

Full Time
ADFA
Reserve

Applicants must be aged between 17 and53 years of age inclusive on entry.

Applicants will notbe allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of age,
however they may be able to initiate the application process from 16 years and six months of age,
depending upon the capacity of their local recruiting centre.

Australian Defence Force Academy

Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years of age on day of entry.
Applicants will notbe allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of age,
however they may be able to initiate the application process from 16 years of age, depending upon the
capacity of their local recruiting centre.
Maximum age on entry is50 years of age.
Maximum age guidelines are set to ensure Return of Service Obligations (ROSO) are met prior to the
compulsory retirement age of 60.

Officer (Reserve)
Applicants must be aged between 17 and61 years of age inclusive on entry.
Applicants will not normally be allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of
age, however they may be able to initiate the application process from 16 years and six months of age,
depending upon the capacity of their local recruiting centre.

Citizenship Requirement
Only Australian citizens are permitted to serve in the ADF.
If you are a Permanent Resident of Australia, the ADF may consider a temporary waiver of the
citizenship requirement if the position for which you are applying cannot be filled by an applicant who
meets all the citizenship requirements, and then only in exceptional circumstances. You will be required
to obtain Australian citizenship as early as possible following enlistment or appointment.
More information on citizenship requirements and the citizenship waiver process is available from the
Recruitment Centre and your local Defence Force Recruiting Centre.

Security Requirement
The Department of Defence requires ADF entrants to attain a security clearance appropriate to their
avenue of entry.
For entry in this employment you should be aware that the following security issues need to be
considered:
To obtain the necessary security clearance, you must be an Australian citizen. Your security
application will not be progressed until your citizenship is confirmed;
For employment in this category, you will need to hold a Top Secret Positive Vetted clearance.
The clearance process is lengthy (usually between 6-12months) and by necessity, detailed and
intrusive. The Positive Vetting process cannot begin until you are an Australian citizen.
Applicants should be aware that to be granted this level of clearance, you must have a whole of
lifecheckable background. You should also be aware that any lengthy overseas stay during this
period could make security checking difficult. Such difficulty may result in a conclusion that it is
not possible to adequately check your background, thereby disqualifying you from being
considered for employment in this occupation.
Applicants should also be aware that delays to Initial Employment Training are possible if the
Top Secret security clearance is not processed prior to commencementof this training.
To be employed in some areas, members may be required to undertake an Organisational
Suitability Assessment (OSA), as well as being Top Secret Positive Vetted. If a member
unsuccessfully attempts the OSA, they will not be able to work in this area and may be deemed
unsuitable for this employment field.

Aptitude Requirement
The application process to join the Australian Defence Force requires you to complete a series of
aptitude tests including verbal, spatial and numerical ability and a general maths test. Some jobs may
also require you to complete additional testing at a later date.
Psychology support staff will explain what is involved with each test.
The aptitude tests provide information about your suitability for the Defence Force and for particular
jobs. Defence Force Recruiting can then help you identify jobs that best match your abilities.
Further information on the aptitude testing requirements can be found here.

Education & Experience

Graduate, Officer
You must have completed Year 12 with passes in English and Mathematics and at least two other
Board developed Course (or state equivalent) subjects.
South Australian applicants may achieve a pass at Year 11 English and a pass in a language rich
subject at Year 12,
or
If you do not satisfy the education requirements or do not possess evidence of your educational
attainment there is an alternative pathway available to you.

You may sit an Alternative Education Equivalency (AEE) Assessment to ascertain your ability at the
required educational level for this trade.
Further information about this scheme is available here.
Tertiary studies or demonstrable experience in a relevant field are highly desirable, but not essential.
Relevant fields of study or experience include history, politics, geography, psychology, sociology,
anthropology, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, languages, computer science/IT, remote
sensing, business management, police and security studies, country or regional studies.
Ifyou arenon-degree qualified, the Intelligence Specialisation Sponsor will assess your qualifications,
experience and academic transcripts for suitability in the specialisation and provide a recommendation
to the Air Force Recruiting Liaison Officer.

Australian Defence Force Academy

To be eligible for admission to UNSW@ADFA, applicants must have completed Year 12 and obtained an
entrance rank high enough to qualify for entry to the relevant degree program.
Further information on studying at ADFA is available here.
Assumed Knowledge Requirements
Assumed Knowledge is the level of subject knowledge that a lecturer or a tutor of a first year
UNSW@ADFA course could reasonably expectof students enrolled in that course.
Assumed Knowledge is fundamental to the assessment of whether or not an applicant is likely to
succeed and would be taken into account by the ADF (at the Officer Selection Board) and by
UNSW@ADFA when assessing the application.
While all UNSW degrees require Year 12 English as Assumed Knowledge, applicants wishing to enter
the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology programs (or study Mathematics or Physics as
part of a Bachelor of Science degree) also require current Year 12 Mathematics and Year 12 Physics as
Assumed Knowledge.
In States where Year 12 English may be replaced by a Humanities subject for the purposes of meeting
Year 12 certificate requirements, the Assumed Knowledge is Year 11 English plus a Year 12 Humanities
subject.
Note: All applicants for undergraduate programs at ADFA must also apply to the Universities
Admissions Centre (NSW and ACT) for entry to the University of New South Wales. The Universities
Admissions Centre website is http://www.uac.edu.au
ADF Service Requirements
You should be aware that in addition to the UNSW@ADFA Assumed Subject Knowledge requirements,
there may be some Year 12 subjects that are ADF Service requirements.

Officer (Reserve)
You must have completed Year 12 with passes in English and Mathematics and at least two other
Board developed Course (or state equivalent) subjects.
South Australian applicants may achieve a pass at Year 11 English and a pass in a language rich
subject at Year 12.

Tertiary studies or demonstrable experience in a relevant field are highly desirable, but not essential.
Relevant fields of study or experience include history, politics, geography, psychology, sociology,
anthropology, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, languages, computer science/IT, remote
sensing, business management, police and security studies, country or regional studies.
If you are non-degree qualified, the Intelligence Specialisation Sponsor will assess your qualifications,
experience and academic transcripts for suitability in the specialisation and provide a recommendation
to the Air Force Recruiting Liaison Officer.

Medical & Fitness Requirements

Officer (Reserve), Australian Defence Force Academy, Graduate, Officer
To be enlisted or appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for entry to your chosen
occupation. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your
medical history, followed by a physical examination.
You will also be required to successfully pass a physical fitness test before enlistment.
For further details on medical and physical fitness standards refer toPhysical Fitness Standards for
Entry into the ADF and Medical Process for Entry into the ADF.

Period of Service
Officer, Graduate
You will be appointed for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of six years. Subsequent periods
of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further
service. You may tender your resignation at any time provided you do not have an outstanding Initial
Minimum Period of Service obligation and provide a minimum of three months notice.

Australian Defence Force Academy

You will be appointed for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of five years. Subsequent periods
of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further
service. You may tender your resignation at any time provided you do not have an outstanding Initial
Minimum Period of Service obligation and provide a minimum of three months notice.
Defence Academy Entry Officers become liable to an IMPS from appointment into the ADF. However,
the Services will allow you to resign at any time up to the end of either the first or second year of
academic studies.

Officer (Reserve)
All candidates who are appointed or enlisted into the Air Force Reserve serve an initialperiod of
volunteer servicefor five years, or until age 65 (Compulsory Retiring Age), whichever occurs earlier.
Members may transfer out of an active element of the Air Force Reserve at any time.

Additional Requirements
Australian Defence Force Academy, Graduate, Officer, Officer (Reserve)
Additional essential INTEL requirements are as follows:
Top Secret (Positive Vetting) security clearance is required from commencement of Initial

Employment Traininguntil discharge from service, regardless of current posting. Organisational

Suitability Assessment (OSA) required for work in national agencies;
possess well-developed research and analytical skills;
excellent interpersonal skills;
possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
be capable of working under pressure.

Military Training
Graduate, Officer
Initial Officer Course - 17 Weeks
Immediately upon joining the Air Force, direct entry officers will normally undertake the Initial Officer
Course of 17 weeks duration. This is a live-in course completed at RAAF BaseEast Sale, located 220
kilometres east ofMelbourne (VIC).
The major elements of the course involve introduction to military life, Air Force Values and attitudes,
Ground Defence and Weapons training, Leadership and Personal Development, Communication Skills
and Air Force Operations studies.
Further details on officer training are available on the Officers Training School website or refer to
the Joining Instructions. The information on the website and in the Joining Instructions will provide
you and your family with enough information to arrange your personal affairs before appointment in
the Air Force and give you an overview of the structure and requirements of the Initial Officer Course.
During Military (Initial Officer) Training and (Initial) Employment Training (if applicable), members may
be required to pay a contribution towards meals, accommodation and utilities.

Australian Defence Force Academy

Upon joining the Academy, cadets undertake six weeks of military training to prepare them for Service
life. They are normally required to complete this six-week period before any resignations will be
accepted. On completion of this period the annual Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Parade is held prior to
the commencement of the Academic year.
During the academic year, six hours per week are allocated to military training. This consists of
Academy Military Education and Training (AMET) for all three Services as well as Single Service
Training (SST). SST blocks are held at the beginning and end of the year. The SST program is intended
to provide cadets with equivalent skills to the Initial Officers Course.
Subjects covered during AMET include studies in defence, psychology and leadership, drug and alcohol
awareness, military law, physical and recreational training, military drill and ceremonial training,
weapons training, field training, character development, English and military communications, and
study skills.
Breaks during the year provide scope for academic field trips, military tours, excursions and
adventurous training (including five weeks at Officers Training School, East Sale, Victoria in Year 2
at the Academy). Military training is also provided in Defence Studies, which include Current Affairs,
Military History, Physical and Recreational Training. You will also take your place in Drill and
Ceremonial Parades.
During Military (ADFA) Training and (Initial) Employment Training, members may be required to pay a
contribution towards meals, accommodation and utilities.

Officer (Reserve)

Applicants entering the Air Force Active Reserve through the officer stream are required to complete
the Initial Officer Course (IOC). You may complete the full-time, residential IOC of 18 weeks, the same
as your Permanent Air Force colleagues or the modularised IOC (Air Force AR) training which must be
completed within a two year period.
Currently all five phases of the IOC (Air Force AR) require residential attendance at the Officers
Training School (OTS), East Sale, Victoria. The phases and their duration are as follows:
Phase 1 - Induction/Orientation phase(6 weeks);
Phase 2 - Academic Consolidation Phase(3 weeks);
Phase 3 - Leadership Preparatory and Ground Defence Preparatory Phase(3 weeks);
Phase 4 - Ground Defence Assessment Phase(2 weeks); and
Phase 5 - Leadership Assessment Phase(2 weeks).
The aim of the IOC is to develop in newly commissioned Air Force and Air Force AR officers and officer
cadets the core military skills, knowledge and attitudes required for effective performance as junior
officers.

Employment Training
Australian Defence Force Academy, Graduate, Officer, Officer (Reserve)
Following your military training, your first posting will be to Information Warfare Wing (IWWG), Air
Intelligence Training Flight (AITF), based at RAAF Edinburgh in South Australia. While at the AITF, you
will undertake the Intelligence Graduate Development Program (IGDP), which is designed to introduce
new officers to the Intelligence category and consolidate the knowledge gained during your initial
employment training.
During this time, you will travel to the Defence Intelligence Training Centre (DIntTC) which is located
at Kokoda Barracks, Canungra, QLD to undertake your initial employment training (IET) for Air
Intelligence Officers. This consists of:
Air Operations Intelligence Familiarisation Course - 2 weeks;
Initial Defence Intelligence Course - 3 Weeks;
Defence Intelligence Research and Analysis Course - 2 weeks; and
Air Intelligence Officer Basic Course - 12 Weeks.
Following the successful completion of IET, you will participate in several Focus Periods and a major
ADF exercise to consolidate learning outcomes. On completion of the IGDP (typically 12-18 months)
you will then be posted to your first job as a fully trained Intelligence Officer.
You can also expect to complete further specialist training courses in Weapons Systems, Electronic
Warfare and in Languages Other Than English in your first few years of employment in this
specialisation.
Prospective applicants for Reserve entry as Intelligence Officers into the RAAFAR should be aware that
in the first three or four years there is a considerable training obligation. This will involve blocks of
training periods of several weeks duration, conducted away from the home location, and must be
completed before being employed as an Intelligence Officer.

Further Training
Officer (Reserve), Australian Defence Force Academy, Graduate, Officer
Specialist training that you may be selected for includes Imagery Analysis, Languages, Electronic
Warfare and Weapons Employment.

Employment Location
Officer, Australian Defence Force Academy, Graduate
Members may be posted to major operational Air Force Bases and Joint Defence Establishments within
Australia. Overseas postings to such countries as the United States and the United Kingdom are
possible but limited and highly competitive.

Officer (Reserve)
Reserve squadrons where you may be initially employed include 13SQN (Darwin); 21SQN (Melbourne);
22SQN (Sydney); 23SQN (Brisbane); 24SQN (Adelaide); 25SQN (Perth); 26SQN (Newcastle); 27SQN
(Townsville); 28SQN (Canberra) and 29SQN (Hobart).
Upon completion of Initial Employment Training you can expect to be posted to a squadron or unit at a
major Air Force base, where you will gain experience as an Intelligence Officer in the tactical
environment. This is an essential component of professionally developing an Intelligence Officer.

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