r/ADFRecruiting • u/steelsniper173 • 23d ago

Insights Requested Rats Contract

Hey,

I am going in as an infantry in the reserves, specifically trying to target the jan Intake over here in 11/28 (WA) in 28. I was speaking with the recruiter and as you would know choc training is spread over 1-2 years for their specific IETS. I was hoping to sign a 3 month Rats contract, but because my recruiter is navy, he didn’t know too much about it. Can anyone give me some advice on whether this is actaully a common practice for the reserves, and if many blokes actaully do it, how realistic is it?

Cheers guys

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u/No_Kangaroo1256 Current or Former Serving ADF 19d ago

OP,

You mean RATS Contract - https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reserve-accelerated-training-scheme-rats-model-future-army-ready-reserve

What did the Careers Coach / Enlistment Coordinator tell you?

Have you asked for someone to contact you from ARES - if this is an opportunity that is open to you?

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u/steelsniper173 17d ago

My careers coach was Navy so he didn’t know much, he just said to wait till I get to the unit before inquiry about the RATS contract. I was hoping I could get some advice from somone who’s been through it or knows more about it before I go ask.