ADF - Australian Defence Force General Service Knowledge Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following lists correctly identifies the core values of the Australian Defence Force?

Accepted Answer

Service, Courage, Respect, Integrity, Excellence

Answer

Honesty, Loyalty, Duty, Mateship

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Pride, Commitment, Honour, Strength

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Professionalism, Leadership, Teamwork, Dedication

Question 2

A new Army recruit notices a potential safety hazard with a piece of equipment during a training exercise. According to the principle of the Chain of Command, who is the most appropriate first person for the recruit to report this issue to?

Accepted Answer

Their immediate supervisor, such as a Corporal or Sergeant

Answer

The Commanding Officer of the base

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A fellow recruit

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The Defence Safety Authority

Question 3

What does the acronym 'IMPS' refer to in the context of an ADF enlistment?

Accepted Answer

Initial Minimum Period of Service

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Integrated Military Performance Standard

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Individual Mandatory Physical Skills

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Initial Medical and Psychological Screening

Question 4

An ADF member is accused of a service offence, such as disobeying a lawful command. Under which legal framework would this offence primarily be investigated and tried?

Accepted Answer

The Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 (DFDA)

Answer

State and Territory criminal law

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The Australian Constitution

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The Geneva Conventions

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the three services that constitute the Australian Defence Force?

Accepted Answer

Australian Border Force (ABF)

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Royal Australian Navy (RAN)

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Australian Army

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Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

Question 6

The tradition of the 'slouch hat' with a turned-up brim is most famously associated with which service of the Australian Defence Force?

Accepted Answer

Australian Army

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Royal Australian Navy

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Royal Australian Air Force

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It is worn equally by all three services for ceremonial duties