COMMANDO. DFA1148/Co/a THE JOB. Within any military operation there Inserting deep into hostile territory, on the target site as they gather are some missions considered too often by air or sea, Commandos intelligence, extract key personnel difficult for regular soldiers. As a operate in small, manoeuvrable and neutralise opposing forces. result, our Army has developed groups or large raiding forces to Then they lay demolitions, destroy a small group of unique individuals. carry out tasks beyond the the target site, and disappear, They are carefully selected. capabilities of regular military often before anyone realises what They are highly trained. And they units. Using a combination of has happened. are specialised in unconventional stealth and shock action, weapons and warfare. They are Commandos hit hard and fast, known as Commandos. sometimes spending just minutes THE TRAINING. After your Recruit Training at Green Beret, and you’ll be eligible Kapooka, you need to qualify as to begin a series of courses to gain an Infantry Rifleman. Following this, competencies required within if you are deemed suitable by a Special Forces, such as review board, you’ll be placed on parachuting, amphibious the Special Forces Accelerated operations, and special weapons Training Continuum. This is a two to name just a few. If you manage week course focusing on advanced to make it through all this training, Infantry tactics and psychological you’ll be recognised within Special and physical conditioning, designed Forces circles as an ‘Operator’ to prepare you for the Special – a fully qualified Special Forces Forces Entry test. Commando. And within the If you’re successful, you’ll move Australian Army Reserve, no soldier onto the gruelling 16-day is more elite. For a complete list of Commando Training Course. If you the course requirements visit pass, you’ll be presented with your www.defencejobs.gov.au/reserve. CALL 13 19 01. WWW.DEFENCEJOBS.GOV.AU.