Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Listen to a panel discussion with Trainee Officers from Navy, Army and Air Force. They will discuss their experiences at ADFA and answer questions from the audience about what it’s like to live and be a Trainee Officer at ADFA.
0:00 Who are the panelists and what are their roles at ADFA?
3:00 How should I prepare for the Officer Selection Boards (OSB)?
3:40 What are the university breaks like at ADFA, and how much time do you get off?
5:20 What are the living expenses like at ADFA?
7:40 What is a typical week like for a cadet at ADFA?
10:40 Do cadets wear uniforms every day at ADFA?
11:20 Do ADFA graduates get to choose where they work after graduation?
12:50 Does ADFA incorporate military training during university learning periods?
13:30 What degrees should someone pursue if they want to become a fast jet pilot?
14:50 Does ADFA have a policy on expressing political or social views?
17:10 What do cadets wish they had known before starting their ADFA journey?
19:30 Is it normal for academic grades to drop when transitioning to university at ADFA?
19:40 What are the advantages and disadvantages of attending ADFA compared to other universities?
23:30 What is the grace period for cadets who decide to leave ADFA?
25:20 Does leadership experience outside of school help during the application process?
27:10 Is there any flexibility in the ATAR requirements for ADFA applicants?
28:30 What opportunities are there for kids interested in health careers in defense?
29:00 When did you decide to study at ADFA?
32:00 What does the first year of Navy training involve?
33:15 How inclusive is ADFA, particularly for neurodiversity?
36:20 How has the defense force evolved in terms of diversity?
36:20 What is Joint Military Education Training (JMET)?
37:40 What’s a typical week like at ADFA?
38:15 How competitive is entry, and are there course caps?
39:30 What does a typical day at ADFA look like?
40:00 How do duty hours affect students’ time at ADFA?
42:20 Can you participate in external sports or clubs while in the ADF?
43:50 What are some of the cons of the degrees offered at ADFA?
44:00 If I don’t get into my desired degree, can I join the armed forces and later qualify?
45:00 What support is available if I’m struggling with a subject?
47:20 What made your application to ADFA successful?
49:50 What level of pastoral care and support is available, especially for first-year students?
52:10 What advice do you have for demonstrating leadership and teamwork on your application?
55:10 Have you ever experienced discrimination as part of the ADF?
57:50 How do you mentally prepare for the possibility of going to war?
Listen to a panel discussion with Trainee Officers from Navy, Army and Air Force. They will discuss their experiences at ADFA and answer questions from the audience about what it’s like to live and be a Trainee Officer at ADFA.
0:00 Who are the panelists and what are their roles at ADFA?
3:00 How should I prepare for the Officer Selection Boards (OSB)?
3:40 What are the university breaks like at ADFA, and how much time do you get off?
5:20 What are the living expenses like at ADFA?
7:40 What is a typical week like for a cadet at ADFA?
10:40 Do cadets wear uniforms every day at ADFA?
11:20 Do ADFA graduates get to choose where they work after graduation?
12:50 Does ADFA incorporate military training during university learning periods?
13:30 What degrees should someone pursue if they want to become a fast jet pilot?
14:50 Does ADFA have a policy on expressing political or social views?
17:10 What do cadets wish they had known before starting their ADFA journey?
19:30 Is it normal for academic grades to drop when transitioning to university at ADFA?
19:40 What are the advantages and disadvantages of attending ADFA compared to other universities?
23:30 What is the grace period for cadets who decide to leave ADFA?
25:20 Does leadership experience outside of school help during the application process?
27:10 Is there any flexibility in the ATAR requirements for ADFA applicants?
28:30 What opportunities are there for kids interested in health careers in defense?
29:00 When did you decide to study at ADFA?
32:00 What does the first year of Navy training involve?
33:15 How inclusive is ADFA, particularly for neurodiversity?
36:20 How has the defense force evolved in terms of diversity?
36:20 What is Joint Military Education Training (JMET)?
37:40 What’s a typical week like at ADFA?
38:15 How competitive is entry, and are there course caps?
39:30 What does a typical day at ADFA look like?
40:00 How do duty hours affect students’ time at ADFA?
42:20 Can you participate in external sports or clubs while in the ADF?
43:50 What are some of the cons of the degrees offered at ADFA?
44:00 If I don’t get into my desired degree, can I join the armed forces and later qualify?
45:00 What support is available if I’m struggling with a subject?
47:20 What made your application to ADFA successful?
49:50 What level of pastoral care and support is available, especially for first-year students?
52:10 What advice do you have for demonstrating leadership and teamwork on your application?
55:10 Have you ever experienced discrimination as part of the ADF?
57:50 How do you mentally prepare for the possibility of going to war?
