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No. 1 Recruit Training Battalion

An Army recruit from 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka takes a sight picture through an F89 Minimi at Blamey Barracks Kapooka, NSW. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.
Australian Army News 

Army changes basic training at Kapooka – AGAIN!

19/09/202323/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 14298 Views 14 Comments Kapooka, No. 1 Recruit Training Battalion

Recruit training at Kapooka should be completed 25 per cent faster under the new Army Initial Foundation Training continuum, currently

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