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AF0146P 07/09 AIRFIELD DEFENCEGUARD The bodyguardfora20-tonweapon WHAT IS AN AIRFIELD weapons such as machine guns and anti-armour weaponry On graduation from 1RTU you will undertake your initial ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ADG ROLES and offer instruction on small arms such as rifles, shotguns and employment training which is conducted at the RAAF Security and DEFENCE GUARD? Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and must have There is a range of exciting ADG roles available to suit everyone. machine guns. Fire School (RAAFSFS), RAAF Base Amberley, QLD. 14.4 weeks An Airfield Defence Guard isn’t just a security detail. In many ways it’s completed Year 10 with passes in English and Maths and be duration, the Airfield Defence Guard Basic Course provides students our nation’s last line of defence against a hostile invader. proficient in the areas of spelling and grammar. Alternatively, ADG RIFLEMAN AN ELITE GROUP with training on: small arms weapons, high explosive weapons and applicants must have sat an Alternative Education Equivalency Riflemen form the basic building block of the Airfield Airfield Defence Guards (ADGs) are highly trained to deal with all sorts The Airfield Defence Guards officially began duty during the Second explosive stores, radio communications, field engineering, battle- (AEE) Assessment. Due to the direct combat nature of this role, Defence Guard. In general, all ADGs are trained to operate as of situations; from assisting with natural disasters right through to World War. No 1 Airfield Defence Squadron formed at Livingston craft and tactics, map reading and navigation, nuclear, biological applicants must be male. infantry assault and rocket attacks. Airfield in the Northern Territory, on the 7th April 1945 and No 2 and chemical defence, first aid and casualty handling. riflemen. In an ADG section there are usually four riflemen. The Airfield Defence Squadron formed on the 10th April 1945 on the primary weapon used by riflemen is the F88 Austeyr (with or They provide the specialist ground defence force required to protect ENTRY METHODS island of Morotai. PHYSICAL FITNESS without a grenade launcher). air power assets from the effects of hostile action in and around Air General Entry (Non-Technical Trainee) is the term used to The basic ADG course is physically very demanding and Force Bases both in Australia and overseas. They form the backbone ADGs (then known as Aerodrome Defence Guards) provided a describe the large number of non-technical jobs available students need to have a very high level of physical fitness before ADG GUNNER of the Air Force’s ground combat force; protecting infrastructure mobile security detail available for any emergency. The ADGs were to people entering the Air Force for which training is provided. commencing training. Airfield Defence Guard sections have up to two gunners. Their and personnel against attack by enemy ground forces a number of responsible for providing the operational air bases in Australia and ADG Reserve primary weapon is either a F89 Minimi or MAG 58 machine gun, kilometres from the airfield perimeter. They also instruct other Air in the South Pacific with trained and competent guards that could Prior to enlistment candidates will be required to obtain a Level Note: Applicants must live within 3 hours surface travelling time of which all ADGs are trained to operate. Force personnel in relevant ground defence techniques. defend the bases against Japanese attacks. 7.5 on a Beep Test, which measures aerobic capacity. an Airfield Defence Squadron or Rifle Flight. These weapons provide the majority of firepower for an A Beep Test basically means you’ll need to run to and fro along ADGs live and work as a team, normally in tightly bonded groups of Since the creation of the ADG, Guards have been deployed on active ADG section. a 20-metre track while keeping up with a series of beeps. Part time ADGs are a fundamental component of the Air Force’s five to ten men. Some typical tasks performed by ADGs are: vehicle service throughout many parts of the world, such as Afghanistan, Candidates are also required to undertake 45 sit-ups and ground defence capability and can deploy on exercises and may and foot patrols over extended periods in and around airfields, Cambodia, East Timor, Iraq, Vietnam, the Solomon Islands and 15 push-ups prior to enlistment. apply for operational service overseas. Part time ADGs are utilised and through arduous, vegetated or urban terrain in all extremities Thailand. The most recent deployment has been to the Middle East in areas of war-like operations and in backfill positions left vacant of weather by day or night whilst individually carrying specified Area of Operations (MEAO) from 2003. Students must also be able to perform chin-ups, sit-ups by other Air Force personnel equipment loads to accomplish the mission. (3 second cadence, feet not held) and run 2.4 kilometres according to who have deployed. TRAINING age group. For example, ADGs less than 25 years of age are required ADGs also provide Aircraft Security Operations protection to both On enlistment you will complete your initial military training at No. to perform 10 chin-ups, 45 sit-ups (feet not held), 15 push-ups and aircraft and infrastructure; construction of field defences, obstacles 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU), RAAF Base Wagga, NSW. Just over run 2.4 kilometres in 10 minutes or less. such as weapon pits and bunkers, fences and roadblocks. They 10 weeks at 1RTU prepares you both physically and mentally for also undertake search and clearance operations; man crew served ADGs are assessed twice yearly for physical fitness. service in the Air Force.