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The Australian Defence Force Academy conducted their annual Chief of Defence Force Parade over the weekend, welcoming 330 new Midshipmen and Officer Cadets to ADFA following their initial military training.
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The acting Chief of Defence welcomed 330 new Midshipmen and Officer Cadets to ADFA over the weekend, marking the completion of their initial military training and the beginning of their time in the corps of Trainee Officers.
“Over the past three weeks, the Midshipmen and Officer Cadets were introduced to life in the Australian Defence Force including activities such as drill, physical training, leadership and ethics education, and weapons handling,” acting Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston said.
“This is just the beginning of military life for these young men and women who are the future of our Defence Force and our partner Defence Forces.”
During their time at ADFA, the Trainee Officers will combine their military training with undergraduate study via the University of NSW Canberra.
“This unique combination of university education and military training prepares Midshipmen and Officer Cadets intellectually, physically and ethically for their future roles as officers and leaders in the Navy, Army and Air Force,” VADM Johnston continued.
“ADFA is just the first step in a fantastic career in the Australian Defence Force and foreign militaries for this year’s incoming class of Trainee Officers, and I will be following their progress with interest.”
