Australian Defence Force (adf) Advanced Knowledge Set (infantry)

1. What is the main weapon of the Army and where is it made?

The army uses the AK-47 Rifle made in Moscow, Russia.

The army uses the G36 Rifle made in Berlin, Germany.

The army uses primarily the F88 steyre AUG Rifle
Referred to only as the "Austeyre" or " F88"
It is made in Lithgow, NSW

The army uses the M16 Rifle made in Texas, USA.

The correct answer provides the specific weapon used by the Army (F88 Steyr AUG Rifle) along with its manufacturing location (Lithgow, NSW). The incorrect answers offer other popular firearms along with different manufacturing locations to test knowledge and awareness.

Explanation

The correct answer provides the specific weapon used by the Army (F88 Steyr AUG Rifle) along with its manufacturing location (Lithgow, NSW). The incorrect answers offer other popular firearms along with different manufacturing locations to test knowledge and awareness.

2. What caliber bullets are used in the F88 rifle?

The F88 rifle fires 12 gauge shotgun shells.

The F88 rifle fires 7.62x51mm rounds.

The F88 rifle fires 9mm rounds.

The F88 rifle fires NATO standard 5.56x45mm rounds

The correct caliber for bullets used in the F88 rifle is the NATO standard 5.56x45mm rounds, providing accuracy and effectiveness in combat situations.

Explanation

The correct caliber for bullets used in the F88 rifle is the NATO standard 5.56x45mm rounds, providing accuracy and effectiveness in combat situations.

3. What is the muzzle velocity of the F88?

850 m/s

The F88 fires bullets at 930 m/s

600 m/s

750 m/s

The correct muzzle velocity of the F88 is 930 m/s, which ensures high accuracy and performance of the weapon.

Explanation

The correct muzzle velocity of the F88 is 930 m/s, which ensures high accuracy and performance of the weapon.

4. How far can an F88 effectively fire?

The Steyre F88 is sighted for 400 meters, but the bullets will be effective for about double that distance

100 meters

600 meters

800 meters

The correct answer indicates that the F88 can effectively fire beyond 400 meters. The incorrect answers provide distances that are either too short or too long compared to the correct answer.

Explanation

The correct answer indicates that the F88 can effectively fire beyond 400 meters. The incorrect answers provide distances that are either too short or too long compared to the correct answer.

5. How many bullets can an F88 Steyr shoot on full automatic?

500 rounds per minute

The F88 steyre can fire at a cyclic rate of 680 to 850 rounds per minute. In practice, 90 rounds a minute for two minutes

200 rounds per minute

1000 rounds per minute

The F88 Steyr can fire at a cyclic rate of 680 to 850 rounds per minute. However, in practice, it can sustain 90 rounds per minute for two minutes before needing to cool down.

Explanation

The F88 Steyr can fire at a cyclic rate of 680 to 850 rounds per minute. However, in practice, it can sustain 90 rounds per minute for two minutes before needing to cool down.

6. Where is recruit training held for soldiers to learn their craft?

Recruit Training is held at Camp Pendleton, near Oceanside, California.

Recruit Training is held at Parris Island, near Beaufort, South Carolina.

Recruit Training is held at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, near Fayetteville.

Recruit Training is held at Blamey barracks, Kapooka, 10 km outside Wagga Wagga, NSW. It is usually called Army Recruit Training Centre

7. How long is the Recruit Training course?

Recruit Training is 80 days continuous training

Recruit Training is 100 days continuous training.

Recruit Training is 90 days continuous training.

Recruit Training is 60 days continuous training.

The correct answer is 80 days because that is the duration of the Recruit Training course. The other options provided are incorrect as they do not reflect the actual length of the course.

Explanation

The correct answer is 80 days because that is the duration of the Recruit Training course. The other options provided are incorrect as they do not reflect the actual length of the course.

8. How much is the recruit paid during recruit training?

$1,500 Per fortnight, plus $50 for uniform maintenance.

$1,138 Per fortnight, plus $16 dollars a fortnight for uniform maintainence

$900 Per fortnight, with no additional allowances.

$800 Per fortnight, with no additional allowances.

Recruits are paid $1,138 per fortnight during recruit training, along with an additional $16 per fortnight for uniform maintenance.

Explanation

Recruits are paid $1,138 per fortnight during recruit training, along with an additional $16 per fortnight for uniform maintenance.

9. What happens after you graduate Recruit training? Where are you sent and what is learned?

After Recruit Training, soldiers will transition to the Navy or Air Force for specialized training.

After Recruit Training, Recruits are now Soldiers and will be sent to their IET ( Initial Employment Training).For infantry this is held at the School Of Infantry in Singleton, NSW, where you will be trained in Infantry tactics, weapons and equipment

After Recruit Training, soldiers are immediately deployed to a combat zone without further training.

After Recruit Training, soldiers will be assigned to administrative duties in an office setting.

Upon graduating from Recruit training, soldiers will undergo further training in their specific military occupation at Initial Employment Training (IET) before being assigned to their respective units. For infantry soldiers, this training typically takes place at the School of Infantry where they will receive specialized training in tactics, weapons, and equipment.

Explanation

Upon graduating from Recruit training, soldiers will undergo further training in their specific military occupation at Initial Employment Training (IET) before being assigned to their respective units. For infantry soldiers, this training typically takes place at the School of Infantry where they will receive specialized training in tactics, weapons, and equipment.

10. How long does IET for Infantry at School of Infantry last?

IET for Infantry lasts 71 days.

90 days

30 days

50 days

Infantry Initial Entry Training (IET) at the School of Infantry typically lasts 71 days to train new infantry soldiers in basic combat skills, marksmanship, tactics, and physical fitness before being assigned to their units.

Explanation

Infantry Initial Entry Training (IET) at the School of Infantry typically lasts 71 days to train new infantry soldiers in basic combat skills, marksmanship, tactics, and physical fitness before being assigned to their units.

11. How much is a soldier paid during IET?

$1,000 per fortnight plus $20 uniform maintenance

$1,300 Per fortnight plus $16 uniform maintainence

$1,500 per fortnight plus $10 uniform maintenance

$1,200 per fortnight plus $18 uniform maintenance

When a soldier is undergoing Initial Entry Training (IET), they are paid $1,300 per fortnight along with $16 for uniform maintenance. This compensation is essential for soldiers in training to support themselves financially during their service.

Explanation

When a soldier is undergoing Initial Entry Training (IET), they are paid $1,300 per fortnight along with $16 for uniform maintenance. This compensation is essential for soldiers in training to support themselves financially during their service.

12. What happens after completing Initial Entry Training (IET)?

After completing IET your are now a soldier. You will now be assigned to a military base for further training

You directly become a high-ranking officer in the military.

You are assigned to a combat mission immediately after IET.

You are released from any further obligations and can pursue civilian life.

After completing IET, individuals transition from being trainees to fully recognized soldiers and continue their military training at specific bases.

Explanation

After completing IET, individuals transition from being trainees to fully recognized soldiers and continue their military training at specific bases.

13. What is the total payment for a full time Rifleman?

$2,100 per fortnight

$1,500 per fortnight

$1,700 per fortnight

$1,524 Per fornight, plus $16 uniform allowance, and $420 per fortnight service allowance.

The correct answer includes the base pay of $1,524 per fortnight, $16 uniform allowance, and $420 per fortnight service allowance, totaling $1,960 per fortnight.

Explanation

The correct answer includes the base pay of $1,524 per fortnight, $16 uniform allowance, and $420 per fortnight service allowance, totaling $1,960 per fortnight.

14. How long is the minimum initial period of service for a rifleman in the army?

6 years

8 years

The minimum initial period of service for a rifleman is 4 years

2 years

The correct answer is 4 years, as it is the minimum initial period of service for a rifleman in the army.

Explanation

The correct answer is 4 years, as it is the minimum initial period of service for a rifleman in the army.

15. Where are Infantry men typically posted?

Antarctica research stations

Royal Navy ships

NASA headquarters in Houston, Texas

Infantry can be posted to
Gallipoli barracks Brisbane
Lavarack barracks Townsville
lone pine barracks singleton
Holsworthy Sydney
Robinson barracks Darwin

Infantry men are typically posted to military bases and barracks rather than Royal Navy ships, NASA headquarters, or Antarctica research stations.

Explanation

Infantry men are typically posted to military bases and barracks rather than Royal Navy ships, NASA headquarters, or Antarctica research stations.

16. Who is the chief of defence?

Marshal Josip Broz Tito

The Chief of Defence is Air Chief Marshall Angus Houston

General George Patton

Admiral Chester Nimitz

The correct answer is Air Chief Marshall Angus Houston as he currently holds the position of Chief of Defence in the specified context.

Explanation

The correct answer is Air Chief Marshall Angus Houston as he currently holds the position of Chief of Defence in the specified context.

17. Who is the Chief of Army?

The Chief of Army is Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie

Major Tom Lee

Colonel Sarah Johnson

Sergeant John Smith

The correct answer is Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, who currently holds the position of Chief of Army. The incorrect answers provided are not the actual Chief of Army, but rather fictitious military personnel names.

Explanation

The correct answer is Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, who currently holds the position of Chief of Army. The incorrect answers provided are not the actual Chief of Army, but rather fictitious military personnel names.

18. Where are Australians currently deployed and how many are deployed to each?

Australia has deployed 1000 troops to East Timor, 300 to Solomon Islands, 2000 to Afghanistan, and 500 to protect Australian offshore areas.

There are 200 Australians deployed to Sudan for Operation Paladin, 500 in Egypt for Operation Mazurka, and 100 in Syria for regional assistance.

Australian forces are currently deployed only in Australia itself for domestic operations and not in any foreign countries.

There are about 50 people deployed between sudan egypt and Syria for Operations Mazurka and Paladin

Approximately 734 in East Timor for Operation Astute160 solomon islands , for Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands
And 1550 deployed to Afghanistan in Operation slipper
as well as 400 to protect Australian offshore areas in Operation Resolute, Australia has the third largest Exclusive Economic Zone

19. How many Australians have died in the middle east in the war on terror era? (2001-current)

800 in Afghanistan, 2 in Iraq due to friendly fire

1500 in Afghanistan, 1 in Iraq due to illness

500 in Afghanistan, 5 in Iraq due to enemy combat

12
11 in Afghanistan
1 in Iraq, due to accidental suicide

The correct answer provides the specific number of Australian casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq during the war on terror era. The incorrect answers present variations in the number of casualties and causes of death to test the respondent's knowledge on the topic.

Explanation

The correct answer provides the specific number of Australian casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq during the war on terror era. The incorrect answers present variations in the number of casualties and causes of death to test the respondent's knowledge on the topic.

20. What are the usual working hours of a soldier?

Working hours are 7am to 4pm/ 6.30 to 3:30.

Working hours are 9am to 6pm/ 8.30 to 5:30.

Working hours are 10am to 7pm/ 9.30 to 6:30.

Working hours are 8am to 5pm/ 7.30 to 4:30

Soldiers typically have a standard working schedule of 8am to 5pm or 7:30 to 4:30. This allows for a full day of work while also ensuring they have time to rest and recuperate.

Explanation

Soldiers typically have a standard working schedule of 8am to 5pm or 7:30 to 4:30. This allows for a full day of work while also ensuring they have time to rest and recuperate.

21. Who are the Taliban?

The Taliban are a radical religious group fighting a guerilla war seeking to seize control of afghanistan after they were booted from government by NATO forces in 2001 in Operation Enduring Freedom

The Taliban are a peaceful advocacy group promoting women's rights in the Middle East.

The Taliban are a political party advocating for democratic reforms in Afghanistan.

The Taliban are a humanitarian organization providing aid and assistance to war-torn regions.

The Taliban is known for their radical ideology and violent tactics aimed at establishing strict Islamic rule in Afghanistan.

Explanation

The Taliban is known for their radical ideology and violent tactics aimed at establishing strict Islamic rule in Afghanistan.

22. How much does the F88 weigh?

The F88 weighs 4.1 Kg unloaded.

The F88 weighs 3.0 Kg unloaded.

The F88 weighs 3.6 Kg unloaded

The F88 weighs 2.5 Kg unloaded.

The correct weight of the F88 is 3.6 Kg unloaded.

Explanation

The correct weight of the F88 is 3.6 Kg unloaded.

23. What is the magazine capacity of the F88?

50 rounds

40 rounds

The magazine capacity of the F88 is 30 rounds

20 rounds

The F88 has a standard magazine capacity of 30 rounds. It is important to be aware of this specification when using or discussing the F88 firearm.

Explanation

The F88 has a standard magazine capacity of 30 rounds. It is important to be aware of this specification when using or discussing the F88 firearm.

24. What other weapons does the rifleman use?

The M72 LAW Rocket Launcher

The M16 Assault Rifle

The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

The F89 Minimi Light Support Fire Weapon66mm Light Direct Fire Support Weapon ( rocket launcher)F1 fragmentation Grenades
The Claymore anti-personnel mine

The rifleman does not use the M16 Assault Rifle, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), or M72 LAW Rocket Launcher. The correct additional weapons used are the F89 Minimi Light Support Fire Weapon, 66mm Light Direct Fire Support Weapon, F1 fragmentation Grenades, and The Claymore anti-personnel mine.

Explanation

The rifleman does not use the M16 Assault Rifle, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), or M72 LAW Rocket Launcher. The correct additional weapons used are the F89 Minimi Light Support Fire Weapon, 66mm Light Direct Fire Support Weapon, F1 fragmentation Grenades, and The Claymore anti-personnel mine.

25. What type of Camouflage does the army use?

ABC, which stands for All-Branch Camouflage.

TDCU, which stands for Traditional Digital Camouflage Uniform.

ACU, which stands for Army Camouflage Uniform.

The Army uses DPCU, which stands for Disruptive Pattern Camoflage Uniform.
It also comes in desert

The correct term for the camouflage pattern used by the army is DPCU, which stands for Disruptive Pattern Camoflage Uniform. It is important to be aware of the specific terminology used in the military to avoid confusion.

Explanation

The correct term for the camouflage pattern used by the army is DPCU, which stands for Disruptive Pattern Camoflage Uniform. It is important to be aware of the specific terminology used in the military to avoid confusion.

26. What is the insignia of a Private (rank)?

A single chevron

Two crossed swords

A private has no insignia.

Three stars

A Private is the lowest enlisted rank in most armies and has no specific insignia to distinguish themselves.

Explanation

A Private is the lowest enlisted rank in most armies and has no specific insignia to distinguish themselves.

27. What is the correct insignia for a Lance corporal, corporal, and sergeant in the military?

Lance corporal is shown by three chevrons. Corporal is shown by a single chevron. Sergeant is shown by two chevrons.

Lance corporal is shown by a single chevron.Corporal is shown by a double chevronSergeant is a triple chevron

Lance corporal is shown by two chevrons. Corporal is shown by three chevrons. Sergeant is shown by a single chevron.

Lance corporal is shown by a double chevron. Corporal is shown by a single chevron. Sergeant is shown by a triple chevron.

Insignia in the military is a way to distinguish ranks. A Lance corporal is indicated by a single chevron, a corporal by a double chevron, and a sergeant by a triple chevron. Each rank has a specific number of chevrons that represent their position.

Explanation

Insignia in the military is a way to distinguish ranks. A Lance corporal is indicated by a single chevron, a corporal by a double chevron, and a sergeant by a triple chevron. Each rank has a specific number of chevrons that represent their position.

28. What is the insignia of a Staff Sergeant?

A single-chevron below a Crown.

A single-chevron above a Crown.

Two chevrons below a Crown.

Staff sergeant is shown by a triple-chevron below a Crown

The correct insignia of a Staff Sergeant is a triple-chevron below a Crown, distinguishing their rank.

Explanation

The correct insignia of a Staff Sergeant is a triple-chevron below a Crown, distinguishing their rank.

29. Describe the class or rank known as Warrant Officer.

A warrant officer is a Senior NCOThere are 3 classes,Warrant officer class 2, warrant officer class 1 and last and highest, Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army.

An entry-level officer rank in the military.

A civilian contractor working with military personnel.

A rank below that of a Private in the military.

Warrant Officers are not entry-level officers, they are Senior NCOs with specialized skills and responsibilities. They are a higher rank than Privates in the military. They are also not civilian contractors, but rather fully commissioned officers with specific duties and authority.

Explanation

Warrant Officers are not entry-level officers, they are Senior NCOs with specialized skills and responsibilities. They are a higher rank than Privates in the military. They are also not civilian contractors, but rather fully commissioned officers with specific duties and authority.