DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 279/09
Monday, 24 August 2009
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ACADEMY OPEN DAY
WHAT:
The Australian Defence Force Academy Open Day
WHERE:
Australian Defence Force Academy, Northcott Drive, Campbell, ACT
WHEN:
Saturday, 29 August 2009 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
BACKGROUND:
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) invites school students, parents and the
local community to the 2009 Open Day. If you are interested in combining exceptional
military and leadership training with an undergraduate degree from the University of New
South Wales, or are after more information about joining the Australian Defence Force, you
will find all the information you require at the ADFA Open Day.
If you are after a great family day out, then the ADFA Open Day is the event for you. Visitors
can see a range of military activities, vehicles, aircraft, armoury and displays that will keep
your cameras clicking and the family entertained throughout the day. ADFA Midshipmen and
Officer Cadets will also demonstrate some of their training and will be available to speak to
visitors about their military training and academic studies.
MEDIA NOTE:
Media are requested to assemble at the main roundabout at ADFA at 9:10 am for the morning
session or at 12:10 pm for the afternoon session, for a briefing and escort around the campus.
of events.
Commandant ADFA, Air Commodore Margaret Staib, ADFA Midshipmen and Officer
Cadets are available for an interview.
Media Opportunities Morning:
ADFA Precision Drill Team
9:30 am
Section Attack – mock ambush of a defended position
10:00 am
Air Force Military Working Dog Display
10.30 am
Outdoor Battle Physical Training Exercise
11:00 am
Physical Training Display – Abseiling
11:30 am
Media Opportunities Afternoon:
F/A -18 Flypast
12:30 pm
Military Self Defence Display
1:00 pm
Section Attack – mock ambush of a defended position
1:20 pm
ADFA Precision Drill Team
2:00 pm
SAE vehicle demonstration
2:30 pm
DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
Fencing Display
2:45 pm
Please note: Assistance is sought in informing and alerting Canberra residents to the
flypasts and weapons effects simulation, that is blank ammunition firing, planned for
this event.
Media contact:
Ms Jennifer Reilly, Public Affairs – ADFA: 0411 403 489
Defence Media Liaison: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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