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What is the main weapon of the Army?Where is the weapon made?
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The army uses primarily the F88 steyre AUG Rifle
Referred to only as the "Austeyre" or " F88" It is made in Lithgow, NSW |
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What caliber bullets are used in the F88?
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The F88 rifle fires NATO standard 5.56x45mm rounds
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What is the muzzle velocity of the F88?
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The F88 fires bullets at 930 m/s
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How far can an F88 effectively fire?
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The Steyre F88 is sighted for 400 meters, but the bullets will be effective for about double that distance
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How many bullets can an F88 shoot on full automatic?
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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
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Recruit training is where soldiers learn there craft. Where is recruit training held? Including state, town and nearby major town
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Recruit Training is held at Blamey barracks, Kapooka, 10 km outside Wagga Wagga, NSW. It is usually called Army Recruit Training Centre
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How long is the Recruit Training course?
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Recruit Training is 80 days continuous training
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What will be learnt during Recruit Training?
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During the 80 day Army Recruit Course you will be required to take part in physical training, weapon handling and shooting, first aid, drill and field craft.
You will learn how to wear your uniform correctly, and maintain your personal equipment and room to the standard required by the Army. |
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How much is the recruit payed during recruit training?
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$1,138 Per fortnight, plus $16 dollars a fortnight for uniform maintainence
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What happens after you graduate Recruit training ?Where are you sent and what is learnt?
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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
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How long does IET at School of infantry last?
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IET for Infantry lasts 71 days.
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How much is the soldier payed during IET?
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$1,300 Per fortnight plus $16 uniform maintainence
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What happens after IET?
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After completing IET your are now a soldier. You will now be assigned to a military base for further training
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How much are you payed as a full time Rifleman?
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$1,524 Per fornight, plus $16 uniform allowance, and $420 per fortnight service allowance.
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How long must you remain in the army?
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The minimum initial period of service for a rifleman is 4 years
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