I'm thinking of joining the army reserves, and also applying for ADFA scholarship award. I'm 16 but turn 17 in September, could do recruit training at Kapooka over Christmas school holidays and continue training throughout year 12. It's only a weekend a month (14 days a year compulsory, plus up to 100 extra voluntary), and $110 a day. $1700 for the initial stint at Kapooka. It'd get me fit and active, I need a job as well so this way I could earn some money.
The ADFA award is a program where, if I succeed I get $2000 and a laptop, no strings attached. I also get a placed reserved for me in Duntroon and a degree paid for, starting salary of $30k tax fee, if I get the required UAI, and also if I accept. If I don't I still have to the laptop, the money and the award.
What do you guys think about this? Worthwhile experience?
Any stories about military service or tips and advice greatly appreciated, thanks,
Tim
The ADFA award is a program where, if I succeed I get $2000 and a laptop, no strings attached. I also get a placed reserved for me in Duntroon and a degree paid for, starting salary of $30k tax fee, if I get the required UAI, and also if I accept. If I don't I still have to the laptop, the money and the award.
What do you guys think about this? Worthwhile experience?
Any stories about military service or tips and advice greatly appreciated, thanks,
Tim