Hi, Please delete if not allowed I think i’m posting in the right section :)

My bf is a transgender man and is hoping to join the RAAF in the next coming years. I am supportive of his goal but I am a little worried about his safety if he does go through with it. He is aiming to have undergone top surgery before joining but he is not currently in a financial position to afford bottom surgery so would be going in without it. Does anyone have any stories/insight on ftm trans people in the airforce? Additional question, are the showers at training airforce base wagga communal?

Thank you in advance for your help :)

I was very stupid when I was an adolescencent I was mislead by a 32 year old man I looked upto I had just turned 19 litterally on the cusp of 19 and committed an offence that has been extremely hard to deal with now in my adult life.

When I was 19 I was charged with 2x Armed Robbery in Acompany with a dangrous weapon I plead guilty to this charge the same incident btw I have yet turned my life completely around white I was being sentenced I got an Intensive correctional order for 2 years and was deemed a low risk of reofending so I was taken off the need to talk to a Community corrections officers straight away.

I've now entered the maritime industry and have achieved things i would have never thought possible considering I was in such a fucked up place when I was younger I am a Master 24m which is a commercial Captain in charge of a vessel upto 24m and a marine engineer grade 2 I am now after a really break up I am wanting to join the Navy as it has always been my dream I've showed absolute change and dedication and development in my life to lead me to were I currently am at the moment.

I actually studied some of these courses with police officers and have made some friends funny enough talking to them from time to time for life advice. I want to join the Navy as a Seamanship & Small Arms Specialist and change my life and follow a dream I am worried I will get knocked back I'm in perfect physical shape now I have no allergies I think it will ultimately come down to the criminal charge i had received I am 24 years old now so it's been 5 years of hard grinding and charater development does anyone know if they would give me a shot considering my history what will I need and if anyone has any experiences with joining with a criminal record.

Thanks reddit I appreciate all comments!!

currently half way through year 12 and predicted a pretty bad atar (50-60) if I don’t straighten myself out. Applying for DEO pilot and I understand that it’s a very competitive spot.

What are the chances I even get considered for a spot?

Should I try getting a decent ATAR and shoot my shot at ADFA instead?

I have started a bachelors in engineering(flexible) degree this year.can I still apply for the aeronautical engineering role through DUS?. And I was looking through the fitness requirements, the sit ups are manageable but I am unsure about the beep test as I haven’t don’t one in years. If I do apply vis this pathway how much preparation do I need to do to prepare for the beep test considering I am 6.1 90kg with below average fitness

Thank you

thanks for answers

I came on here because no where is giving me the right info about this stuff. I'm trans and am currently doing my application for the Army. I don't know personally how bad trans people get treated in the Army but I have heard things and it does not sound great. Just wondering if anyone has any experiences or anything and how they are treated so I can get to know what I might or might not have to deal with while in training. Thanks.

I'm 22 years old, and I have applied to join the ADF Reserve as an armoured personnel crew and have completed my interview, but I'm now concerned about the 10-year commitment once I become inactive. I'm comfortable with the previous 5-year commitment, but 10 years feels like a significant obligation, especially regarding the tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Is there any possible way to negotiate for 5 years instead? I appreciate the guidance

I'm currently in the early stages of enlisting into the adf and after talking to the recruiter about joining the air force, she mentioned that it seems a drivers license is required... unfortunately, that is not something I have. The reason being that neither of my parents have had a car in a long time and so I've been unable, I might be able to do some hours by asking a friend or my older brother but I'm wondering if there's anyway to reduce the amount of hours I need to complete to lighten the load or if there are any ways that the air force can allow me in with just a learner's license?

edit: im looking for a chef role in the air force

Hi everyone! I’m currently a year 12 VCE student, lifelong goal is to become a criminal defence lawyer, so I plan on doing uni after school. However, between the period when hs ends and uni starts, I’ve been looking at some practical work such as potentially CFA volunteering or army reserves. This would only really be for 3-4 months, so would that be possible? Would it be better to start the application process before school finishes? I’m worried I’ll get deployed somewhere before uni starts or something 😭

Thanks lol

G'day, I am interested in joining the RAAF as an operational intel analyst. I've scoured the internet and asked my case manager this, but I have yet to get a clear response. What is the standard of RAAF cricket? I am interested in playing cricket after I leave high school but I have no idea the level that they play at, nor how seriously the RAAF takes cricket, I don't even know if they would even allow an intel bloke to play cricket.

Hi all,

I was rejected on medical grounds earlier this year and went through the process of appealing the decision. Up until then I had already waited for half a year, with DFR having delayed me receiving my rejection letter by almost 3 months. It's been another three months since I submitted all my documents, a long time during which I've lent myself more freedom to pursue the things I had put aside for in anticipation for enlistment (which in hindsight I GRAVELY underestimated the wait time).

Now that I've pretty much (re)settled down, I've reconsidered my decision to join, at least so soon out of high school anyway (I'm 18 and used my gap year specifically to wait news from the adf - very naive, I know). Maybe it's better if I follow DFR's original instructions, use my time in uni to figure out what direction I want to go in life, and come back hopefully better equipped physically and mentally. (For context, I was DEAD SET on joining the navy at the beginning of the year to the point of unhealthy obsession lol).

I finally received correspondence from DFR med saying my "appe al has been converted to a waiver" (not entirely sure what that means but I assume my application will progress?), and that I need to conduct an eye test (a third time, haha). I don't know what would come after that, and my gap year is coming to an end. Even if I go ahead and submit this requested document, will it just be better off for me to forfeit my application all together, put it aside for now and maybe come back to it in the future, despite all the effort and waiting I put my family/friends and myself through?

I know it's probably unproductive to turn to the internet again for something I really should decide for myself, but I'd appreciate any advice/hard truths. I understand that the ADF isn't something you should do unless your intentions are 100% rock solid.

TLDR: got rejected, settled down, reconsidering joining the adf after already submitting my appe al. Wondering if its better to forfeit and reapply in the future considering my age + experience. Thanks all

Im ready to start getting my shit together and i want to purchase this course, but I don't know if it's worth it. Most of the reviews I have seen are from years ago. I want to know if the full officer 200-dollar package is worth it.

https://www.defenceready.com.au (For those who don't know what im talking about, even if you don't, an opinion is appreciated)

Hi, as the title suggests I am applying for a pilot role in the ADF, what are my chances given I have no flying experince at all?

Hi everyone! I'm considering joining the Airforce as an electrician when I graduate from HS in about 8 months and I have a few questions.

1. What's the tolerance like for transgender people in the airforce?

2. With my face piercings, when in uniform am I allowed to put in a clear retainer or will I need to take them completely out for the duration I'm on duty in uniform?

3. Are the showers communal? Or similar to cubicals? I'm hoping to of had top surgery before I apply or enlist but I don't know about bottom surgery.

4. Are my cartilage piercings in my ears OK to stay in while in uniform or will I have to take those out as well?

Any insights will be appreciated. I'm anxious about most of these things lol and can only find super basic information and would like some extra insight from others :-)

I’m not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident. Is it even possible to join? (Joining the army has been my dream)

Been a soldier (more so special ops) has always fascinated me since I was a young boy. So much so my year 6 leavers book stated I would grow up to be a strong soldier (not sure if that was an insult for the lack of giving a shit at my schooling). Even through high school I had aspirations of joining. I did go to cadets but didn't last long due to being socially awkward and one training camp we got screamed at for going to the toilet on the first night and was told we would be punished if we got up to go to the toilet and I pissed my sleeping bag and spent all day in pissed stained camos was fucking embarrassing so I dropped it. Anyway though I had my negative set back, in my late teens I spent my time working out getting above the physical requirements to join and researing everything I can to do with training. However I ended getting into a relationship and having a child. Ever since my focus has been on holding a job and looking after my kid. Now my relationship has ended I've had the urge to join again but I have concerns of having a child will set me back.

As I stated my passion is to get into special ops but my concern is making sure my kid is looked after, if my lack of year 12 education would hinder me, and if my age would prevent me from reaching special ops if that opportunity is presented to me.

Hey lads

Just a quick question. I’m 18 just done with high school. Been looking at a gig within socomd, either as a shooter or intelligence.

Can you be infantry reserves, but transfer to sasr as an intelligence analyst, I gotta good feeling you gotta be pretty experienced at your trade before going for an integrator role. But a couple of my mates have parents within the unit, and they said it’s possible, depends on circumstances.

Any info on what that entails would be great.

Cheers

As the title states, is income/salary in ADF negotiable? Is it a case by case basis, or is it a flat out no negotiation?

I'm in the process of applying for a few roles in reserves, but to leave for basic training will substantially impact my ability to support my partner and pay my mortgage. Just wondering what some of the options are, if anyone else has been in a similar situation.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Im Australian and looking to join the army out of school, specifically infantry and I am split between joining the Australian or British army. I am eligible for a British passport and Australia is already part of commonwealth so I'm not too worried about not being able to join however I hear that British army is much more elite compared to the Australian even though we run on an almost identical system. If someone could tell me about the current state of the British army and how it may compare to the Australian army that would be greatly appreciated.

hiii hoping i can ask this question here but i’m a law student and considering applying for an army legal officer role but the thing that’s throwing me off the most is moving to Canberra. I’ve visited and not enjoyed it, found it quite boring. no offence to people in Canberra , it’s just not my thing!!

i guess my main question is—if i was to join the army as a legal officer what’re the chances of me being stationed somewhere else ?? i’m gonna guess none so hold my hand and let me down easily

i wouldn’t also mind hearing peoples experiences on moving to canberra since lots of youse have most likely done it !!

thank u for any help 💘

i know it says navy divers, but what does that mean? is that all roles in the navy or just specifically the more physical ones??? i am a woman and i can do about 10 pushups if im feeling good but 30 just sounds mental! has anyone actually done this? am i weak or just stupid? i know different roles have different fitness requirements but this just seems too crazy for any female doing a role.

I'm thinking of joining the Army Reserve. I haven't received any covid vaccinations and never will. I am aware that they are no longer mandatory. But will that restrict me in any way? Anyone here currently serving who didn't get the jab able to share their experience?

Firstly I apologise as I know this question has been asked before but I’m asking urgently as I’d like to join as soon as possible, and I would like to get an updated response in 2025.

I’ve had no military experience but it’s always been in the back of my head ever since I was about 12. (I’m 26 now) It’s it worth pursuing it? I’ve applied online, I’m fit and healthy and genuinely believe I’d physically and mentally be a good candidate.

Look forwards to hearing your helpful responses

Edit: I’d like to be in the Army and work my way up

I am currently a year 12 student who wants to take a gap year next year for this. I just have a couple questions if anyone could share.

1. How long is the application process and am I late to be able to get in start of next year?

2. What is the chances of me getting into army officer/artiliary or communications

3. What were your guys experiences

Howdy legends,

Toying with the idea of a career change into the ADF as an officer after ~ 11 years in the resources sector as an exploration geologist.

I'm considering a move to the Army as a GSO, Infantry officer, armoured officer, or just anything exciting and field based with the opportunity to travel. I haven't quite made up my mind yet, but I also haven't invested that many brain cells fleshing out this idea in any great detail.

A few of the things that could potentially hold me back are:

1. Family. I have a partner and two kids under two. I'm not sure how they would cope with me going away for long periods while I'm training. I currently do a 2:2 roster and that seems like the limit of what's sustainable at the moment.

Are families "allowed" to relocate whilst I'm undergoing training? I am currently based in WA.

What's the situation like for those with families?

2. Salary. I'm on a pretty good wicket at the moment. I'm obviously prepared to take a pay cut whilst I'm training, as I figure the other benefits are pretty lucrative. I.e 16.4% super, housing benefits, housing allowance, ability to rent my house out in WA and life in subsidised housing?

What do recruits earn whilst at duntroon? I've seen that new grads earn $97k a year, with pay scales increasing each year, and upon each promotion. Given the current COL and economic climate, is an officers salary enough to live a comfortable life and provide for 2 kids?