THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
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ADFA WELCOMES NEW CADETS
Today 264 high school graduates from across Australia have been appointed as
Midshipman and Officer Cadets in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science,
congratulated the new ADF members and wished them every success.
“The young men and women being appointed across the nation today have been
through a highly competitive application process and have proven that they have
potential to become future leaders in the ADF,” Mr Combet said.
“Not only have they been accepted into the ADF, but also into the University of
New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy (UNSW@ADFA).
“They are about to embark on exciting and challenging careers, where over the
next three to four years they will undertake a challenging program of military
training, leadership development and academic studies.
“I offer my congratulations and best wishes to all the ADFA appointees across
Australia today and during the next week,” he said.
ADFA offers an exciting, rewarding and challenging experience to Year 12
graduates. As Midshipmen and Officer Cadets they undertake a three year
military and leadership training program while studying undergraduate degrees in
Arts, Business, Science, Engineering or Technology through UNSW@ADFA.
They are paid to study, have their tuition fees and textbooks paid for by the ADF,
enjoy a fantastic lifestyle, and graduate with a guaranteed job in the Navy, Army
or Air Force.
Across Australia this week around 320 young men and women will be appointed
to the Navy, Army and Air Force as Midshipman and Officer Cadets, with further
appointment ceremonies being conducted on the 22 and 25 January 2010.
For information about a place at ADFA and a career in the Navy, Army or Air
Force, log on to defencejobs.gov.au or call 13 19 01.
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02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
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