ADF ADF Military History and Traditions 3

Question 1

What three services make up the Australian Defence Force?

Accepted Answer

Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force

Answer

The ADF comprises the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Australian Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

Question 2

Which institution is the premier officer training college for the Australian Army?

Accepted Answer

Royal Military College Duntroon

Answer

Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon in Canberra has trained Australian Army officers since 1911.

Question 3

What was the name of Australia's military commitment to Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014?

Accepted Answer

Operation Slipper

Answer

Operation Slipper was Australia's contribution to operations in Afghanistan under NATO's ISAF from 2001 to 2014, at its peak involving over 1,500 personnel.

Question 4

In what year was the Australian Defence Force established as a unified command structure?

Accepted Answer

1976

Answer

The ADF was formally unified under a single command structure in 1976, integrating the three armed services under the Chief of the Defence Force.

Question 5

What is the primary role of the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF)?

Accepted Answer

Command all ADF operations and serve as principal military advisor to the government

Answer

The CDF is the most senior officer in the ADF, responsible for command of all operations and for providing military advice to the Australian Government.

ADF - Australian Defence Force Practice Test

ADF - Australian Defence Force Practice Test

ADF ADF Military History and Traditions 3