How Good Is Australian Military Training Really?

Can you pass the Australian Defence Force shooting tests? How does it compare to qualification in the U.S. military?

This video examines marksmanship training in the ADF, focusing on their multi-tiered approach and its impact on skill.

The Army Individual Readiness Notice (AIRN) dictates that all members of the Army are to be assessed on their individual weapons proficiency every six months. The AIRN requirement ensures that all soldiers are able to handle and fire their weapons safely, but does not prepare soldiers for operational shooting. The minimum shooting standards for non-combat units include personnel passing the AIRN requirement (LF1) biannually and completing the Basic marksmanship proficiency practices annually on the WTSS or Weapon Training Simulation System. The advantages of the WTSS is that it can be used frequently, it saves travel time, and requires no ammunition. Live firing is limited to the LF2 (Zeroing practice) and LF6 (Application of Fire practice) annually. Combat arms and competition shooters shoot additional courses at a higher standard.

ADF training consists of three stages: Weapon Qualification; All Corps Marksmanship Proficiency; and Advanced Marksmanship Proficiency.