RAAF - Airfield Defence Guard (ADG) Basic Course in Detail

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  • Do you think you're up for the challenge?
    Get an insight into the Airfield Defence Guard basic training course which is one of the most physically demanding in the Australian Defence Force.
    Hear it straight from the staff and trainees who have done the hard work.
    Get some advice on the hardest course you will ever do - and how to prepare, survive and pass it!
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  • @saltybatch29
    @saltybatch29 11 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    The RAAF ADG course appears much more challenging than the USAF Security Forces Academy I attended. I had the honor to serve with the Australian Defence Forces (Army and Air Force) on deployments in the past. Great group of professionals and wonderful folks. God bless Australia!

  • @14thovi
    @14thovi 13 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Ive meet a lot of RAAF personel at in my career with the USAF. I have to say of our country's allies french canadian british german the list goes on.... the aussies are the best. They will have our backs were ever we are including the desert. Ive worked and fought along side them. ive also drank drank them. I wish to visit your country one day and maybe meet up with some of your fine countrymen Ive met over the years while im there. I am truly honored to work with your county.

  • @TCFan30
    @TCFan30 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For those who couldn't make it in Infantry, but think they're up there with the SASR. One ADGie tried convincing a SASR Tpr that some of their tactics were devised by the ADGs. This is the shit they get fed during IET haha!

  • @brono20
    @brono20 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember when there were only 500 views on this video. This is such a great job. Go for my assessment day on Monday. Im very excited about it all. Fingers crossed

  • @southaussie5108
    @southaussie5108 13 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Yes, I was up to the Challenge ... back in 1973!

  • @nems79au
    @nems79au 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good video, shows really how finely tuned our small army is, but very effective and dedicated individuals indeed.

  • @AussieRedneck09
    @AussieRedneck09 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am ringing up DFR tomorrow and changing my 1st preference to ADG...
    At least I wont be waiting 18+ months for a rifleman position and the fact that its almost an identical job makes it even better .....Also I hear they treat you better in the RAAF.....

  • @jonoedwards4195
    @jonoedwards4195 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Yes, join up kids we need another million of these brave men just to match other countries home guards n reserves.
    Great work and thanks ADF for our freedom, we don't forget the past.

  • @MyMilo777
    @MyMilo777 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have my selection board interview soon :) cant wait to join these guys and kick ass

  • @Lone359
    @Lone359 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    f88 is the aus steyr that we use, f89 is the minimi also known as the LSW

  • @Andy9742
    @Andy9742 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video! Very informative and tells you alot. I would love to be a ADG.

  • @--Nemesis
    @--Nemesis 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've applied and am looking forward to this course!

    • @__4526
      @__4526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, are you still a ADG?

  • @AusAirForce
    @AusAirForce  14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @MANCHILD69able LAC stands for Leading Aircraftman. There is a common misconception that the word contains an 's' this is incorrect. The correct terminology is Aircraftman.

  • @junkrat1
    @junkrat1 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for this vid, theres needsm ore aussie vids like this, explaing things in training

  • @manchild66able
    @manchild66able 11 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    8:43. He halted on the wrong foot

  • @grantblakely1
    @grantblakely1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the infantry does all that and more with more speciality as well as spending more time in the feild

    • @Jdkejdnfjef
      @Jdkejdnfjef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ur dumb this is a different role do your research these guys are trained like infantry

  • @Lettucemon
    @Lettucemon 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesn't SECFOR also get the beret? Do they even wear berets anymore? Wasn't there a talk about banning them because of sun safety?

  • @jhayo0106
    @jhayo0106 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would I have time to do my uni studies if I enlisted as an ADG?

  • @tforest3816
    @tforest3816 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    does that include the SAS,
    commandos and clearance divers

  • @QuickThunder123
    @QuickThunder123 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    why does everyone seem to look down on adgies?

  • @DustyRobertson
    @DustyRobertson 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    what sort of augs do you use oh and can you tell me y we arnt allowed bb guns in australia

  • @aaronkearney9312
    @aaronkearney9312 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes you can, you just have to wait until theres a spot open.
    Their recruiting ADGs full time now.

  • @chrisbest1000
    @chrisbest1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adgie's and MP's most likened career path in the ADF.

  • @jesseloder3850
    @jesseloder3850 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone have the complete training course of a RAAF ADG so that i can start training before i apply?

  • @Scotspikeman
    @Scotspikeman 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a reservist unit?

  • @australiafinest
    @australiafinest 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    so this is basically like airforce infantry?

  • @massivemmafan
    @massivemmafan 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    ADGs role compared to that of a army infantry man/rifleman?

  • @Schredder222
    @Schredder222 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are people's thoughts about joining with a minor back problem? It isn't a major issue but it can very rarely cause discomfort if doing strenuous activities.

  • @Oppetsismiimsitsitc
    @Oppetsismiimsitsitc 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @MetalMilitia565 No, join as Rifleman if you hope to join the SASR. ADG's are highly skilled specialists, but they do have less "field experience" than Infantrymen, due to their defensive nature.

  • @Schredder222
    @Schredder222 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is there an American flag behind the issuing of the beret???

  • @TaziH3ro
    @TaziH3ro 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    are they the same for females now it has changed this year

  • @LauraLouise5
    @LauraLouise5 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and successful 2010. xxx

  • @Cgul96
    @Cgul96 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I'm 14 and have an extensive weapons knowledge (not call of duty) but from books and I'm also fairly fit wat would the best way to prepare me for the ADG course

  • @AusAirForce
    @AusAirForce  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @neilious01 ADG's still wear the beret.

  • @MrJesus666
    @MrJesus666 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking of joining Airbase Protection in the RAAF reserve, could you tell me what this role is like?

  • @billyliddy5833
    @billyliddy5833 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    15 km pack march in two hours sounds bloody tough. thats 7.5kph. i wouldnt be able to do that unless the "pack" was 10kg.....haha.
    good on all you boys... army, navy and airforce.

  • @kevirish37
    @kevirish37 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Why be an Adgie when you can be better trained in Infantry and have better exposure working in an all arms environment, travel overseas more and actually go outside the wire?

    • @FELDCORP
      @FELDCORP 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reasonable comment although someone has to do it.

    • @rethguals
      @rethguals 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've had a couple of mates who went from infantry to ADG, hoping to transfer across myself. The ADG course is harder than SOI according to them, and apparently quite a few Army boys transfer across expecting an easier time because the food the Airman's Mess is better, only to be disappointed when the standard is higher than they expected and their prior knowledge doesn't really count for much.
      But otherwise, yeah; overseas trips are less frequent, opportunities to work with armour or artillery are virtually non-existent, promotions are a lot slower than in the infantry, and you won't really be doing the kind of patrols infantry did in the 'Ghan (although the old 5km-from-the-airfield restrictions have been binned). But then you get guys like me, bit tired of the battalion and looking for something a little different.

    • @jspee1965
      @jspee1965 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't join the Air Force to go on a world cruise, that's Navy. Higher purpose, operational tempo, immediate response. That's the message of any Air Force worth a lick.

  • @zakalon123
    @zakalon123 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are Adgies Parachute trained ??

  • @GSPC0
    @GSPC0 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the course 14 weeks?

  • @AussieRedneck09
    @AussieRedneck09 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it true that to be excepted as an ADGie you need to have held a drivers licence for at least 1 year..??

  • @4tw4tw4tw
    @4tw4tw4tw 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @MetalMilitia565 Me to i wanna join the SASR im tossing up between ADG or commando

  • @QuickThunder123
    @QuickThunder123 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    am i still an "infantry wannabe" if i all i want to do is the stuff the ADGies do?

  • @cubed213
    @cubed213 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah. the F88 is the base weapon that they use.. But ADG have more weapons that that to use. Ive been looking up on them, as i have my interview next week for this and Fire Fighter.
    Just a suggestion, whatever position you are going for, it is best to read up on it, and also call up the recruit center to see if you can speak to someone already in an ADG unit and get some first hand info.
    You can also go to RAAF website. =)
    Wish me luck on my interview lads.
    Cheers -

  • @jspee1965
    @jspee1965 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The USAF employs 30,000+ Airfield Security personnel globally. Active front line military pers for the entire Aussie Def For is around 60,000. No disrespect mate, old school 4 RNSWR Assault Pioneer. Air Def is where our front line will be, props to the ADGies.

  • @GenCoVert
    @GenCoVert 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    there is only a 30% pass rate if u are on a relaxed course. i once was an ADG. my course started off with 52 people and in the first week 20 dropped off.. only 5 of us passed

  • @lukefromdownunder
    @lukefromdownunder 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is relevant to my interests

  • @chumbwa6352
    @chumbwa6352 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Trust me guys, the cams are way sexier now, and you can blend in with the sky

  • @AusAirForce
    @AusAirForce  14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LAC actually stands for Leading Aircraftman.

  • @Drizzzzzles
    @Drizzzzzles 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now, it's been a few years since I've done any form of Marching ... but isn't it against RAAF Drill Rules do come to a halt and mark with your left foot?? Isn't the mark step always on the right?? I'm talking about when he comes to a halt at 8:42.

  • @surrealismisabitch
    @surrealismisabitch 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    good luck bro

  • @Hector-bj3ls
    @Hector-bj3ls 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Do the RAAF ADG get the same sort of grief that the RAF Reg do?

    • @pnelson89
      @pnelson89 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah mate they do.

  • @AusAirForce
    @AusAirForce  13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @beeeyemedia You are correct it was a factual error. Thanks for the pickup we are addressing issue.

  • @JazeAze
    @JazeAze 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had my YOU Session and really want to be an ADF but it says that you need a full drivers licence, is this true? I'm 17 years old and on my Learners Permit. :( Can someone let me know? Thanks!

    • @justinmahar5208
      @justinmahar5208 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You do not need a drivers licence to join the ADF. If in your job you are required to drive a vehicle, you will be trained as such.

    • @Jake-lk8sx
      @Jake-lk8sx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      An ADG or in the ADF?

  • @danielvladimirskiy5740
    @danielvladimirskiy5740 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does all this recruitment campaign work ? with all the advertising online and with newspapers/magazines and TV in the last 18 months. If people still are not flocking to the ADF by now maybe they need a rethink recruitment practices. After the Gillard Defense disasters, Destruction of the Australian Army reserves , now Abbott Government salaries and entitlements debacle I do question if the style of Recruitment still work's.

  • @broo234
    @broo234 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    1. It can be both
    2. It's an Airforce job, you have to enlist in the Airforce.

  • @beck3108
    @beck3108 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are people allowed to join up to be an ADG if they wear glasses? Would they be able to wear contacts as well?

    • @rethguals
      @rethguals 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can technically wear glasses, but the standards for uncorrected vision is stricter than most other non-aircrew/diving jobs in the ADF. I had ADG as my first preference, got knocked back on that and ended up joining Army instead. Fast forward 9 years and one LASIK procedure, and I'm hoping I can transfer across and do what 18 year old me couldn't go for.
      You can wear contacts in the ADF too, but I recommend not wearing them out bush or at recruit school (question of hygiene, saving time, and the misery of trying to put your contacts on in the dark). You're also technically supposed to see an opthamologist when you're applying if you want to join with contacts; don't do this, just use your glasses when you're joining and during medicals, and wear the contacts after you're in.

    • @justinmahar5208
      @justinmahar5208 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you can wear glasses or contact lenses. You must be able to pass the colour blind test and a vision test wearing your prescription glasses.

  • @kingjre597
    @kingjre597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Air force

  • @adgieman
    @adgieman 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    On the call, when the call goes out

  • @brono20
    @brono20 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when there was only 300 views on this now there is more than 4500. Wow

  • @CoconutCurry616
    @CoconutCurry616 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks like a Very exciting job ...... though i guess adg's wouldnt see much combat in their careers ...maybe i'm wrong

  • @grantblakely1
    @grantblakely1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes

  • @0bi-wan_Kenobi
    @0bi-wan_Kenobi 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @beeeyemedia
    Yes they were, this video does not need to be corrected at all

  • @Hammeristic13
    @Hammeristic13 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well, this pretty much rules me out

  • @maccabatty26
    @maccabatty26 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    all this Fighting over which service is better my brother is RAAC armored corps and has just returned from afganistan where there was a flight of ADGS providing Infantry support along side with RA inf grunts and they both performed just as well as each other if any thing the ADGS where more use full due to there understanding of close Air support.

  • @gordopark13
    @gordopark13 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @maccabatty26 thats what JTAC's and JFO's are for

  • @AusAirForce
    @AusAirForce  14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @beeeyemedia The Air Force historian is cheking this for us I will get back to you with the result.

  • @byronhenry3877
    @byronhenry3877 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks very similar to USAF Security Forces

    • @williamward2763
      @williamward2763 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Byron Henry that's because they do the same job

  • @VIV292
    @VIV292 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the highest group ie brigade level or do the adgies work in sqaud/platoon levels
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  • @Scrige
    @Scrige 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @AirForceHQ checking*

  • @newcamps
    @newcamps 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do they use highly visible targets? Enemies would never reveal themselves like that.

    • @justinmahar5208
      @justinmahar5208 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because its a basic training program. What they want the recruits to achieve is target identification, move his finger from outside the trigger guard, engage the target with a quick 'from the hip' shot then consolidate with a double tap from the shoulder in a fixed firing position.

  • @jjsnaks44
    @jjsnaks44 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid

  • @oldigger7060
    @oldigger7060 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Join the RA Infantry! Why settle for less?

  • @SkullKing11841
    @SkullKing11841 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    it is

  • @allang1990
    @allang1990 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can an ADG become or transfer to special forces after their IMPS or even before?

  • @SteffJPendragon
    @SteffJPendragon 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    *2016

  • @neilious01
    @neilious01 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do ADG's still wear the blue beret or was it taken away like in the Army?

  • @jokersupersaiyin633
    @jokersupersaiyin633 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is just like the security forces, NOT infantry, marine corp, para-airbornetroopers. or the sof. Most countries have these kind of ADG. the choice is yours, do you like to secure an airfield, in war-times, or do you prefer to FIGHT? than join the : infantry, marine corp, para-airborne troopers or the sof.

  • @wattosacrim
    @wattosacrim 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    cant wait... doing my year 12 specifically for this :D

  • @SteveRockie
    @SteveRockie 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You're almost infantry... But not quite... too bad :)

  • @markd9092
    @markd9092 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the age limit for the role of ADG

    • @kxngmars6527
      @kxngmars6527 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +mark d 17 to 55 years of age for an ADG brother. About the same for Rifleman in the Army too.

    • @breakerboy2000
      @breakerboy2000 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      really? you can't go on defencejobs and see for yourself?

    • @jarvistenebrae6683
      @jarvistenebrae6683 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just look up ADG on the internet and it should come up with the Australian Defense Force website with the selected job and minimum age for most military jobs is 17.

  • @nichlsonstu
    @nichlsonstu 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    an aDG trainee tried to compare ADG's to clearance divers once infront of a chief and the chief ripped him a new oooone.

  • @crazyazn171
    @crazyazn171 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    mate train ur ass up that's all really, im a reserve adg when i graduate that's when ill do full time but good luck mate

  • @andrewca72
    @andrewca72 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I personally did 3 years at an ADG Squadron during my service in the RAAF working in the Supply trade supporting the guys with the equipment they need for the demanding role they`re trained for. I`ve seen these blokes in action they`re extremely fit and highly trained for a role sometimes called "The RAAFs own infantry" Show a few army types a thing or too as well!

  • @twistyjay8686
    @twistyjay8686 13 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Rainf considers adgies a huge joke lol

  • @brono20
    @brono20 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    True i guess so i will just wait and i will repost the comment again once i have completed everything once again wish me luck

  • @jack6565
    @jack6565 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Them PTI's... Gotta love them.

  • @crazyazn171
    @crazyazn171 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    just push yourself hard like force yourself to go further and further thats all thats what i did lol it hurts but u get thier

  • @blueduckpond1
    @blueduckpond1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    but you have to be able too keep up with the blokes

  • @tomesky
    @tomesky 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes but good luck

  • @scootjourney5513
    @scootjourney5513 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was a Cadet

  • @Caleb-lbj
    @Caleb-lbj 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Air Force will one day be the only Force

  • @davidplatte
    @davidplatte 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    01:26 incorrect drills

  • @hdmccart6735
    @hdmccart6735 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    They step up at 06:30 and train 3 days a week! Hardcore blokes these ones...well, not quite as much as plenty of CBD workers...

  • @aaronkearney9312
    @aaronkearney9312 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wouldn't mind being one of these guys.

  • @triceps1995
    @triceps1995 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @Schredder222 15km with 40kg on your back. thats enough to make any small back problem a big one.

  • @SirMeowingCat
    @SirMeowingCat 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so they don't really do anything,

  • @Mrshellboy2008
    @Mrshellboy2008 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i looked i you can

  • @poyanator
    @poyanator 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    what was the point of that exercise??
    *slams giant tire with a wooden stick*

    • @kevinwilloughby8690
      @kevinwilloughby8690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you have no idea idiot it's called exercise . If they can not handle it they are not strong enough

  • @2hotdownunder
    @2hotdownunder 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @sarkloid9 google adg raaf

  • @EmpressOfDarkness666
    @EmpressOfDarkness666 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would Love To Be An ADG But It's Only A Males Job :(