As the first group of recruits arrive at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka for 2018, we share with you what it is like for a day in the life of a Kapooka recruit. Over a 83 day period, recruits progress through increasing levels of physical and mental challenges, learning the basics of soldiering including the use of infantry weapons, navigation, communications, drill, military ethos and leadership. #GoodSoldiering #OurTeam #AusArmy -------------------------------------------------------

Attention! 📣🥾 Blamey Barracks, Kapooka marked its 70th Anniversary with a march-out parade on 12 November. Close to 60 of Australia's newest soldiers formally completed their initial training at the barracks located near Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Graduating #YourADF soldiers added their names to the estimated 350,000 soldiers who have graduated from Kapooka serving in every conflict and disaster relief operation undertaken by Australian soldiers over the past 70 years. Established in 1951,

After completing training at Kapooka, Army soldiers have the skills and confidence to overcome any obstacle. https://goo.gl/E5TdwD | ADF Careers

Recruit training is no walk in the park! 📍 Blamey Barracks, Kapooka, NSW #AusArmy's 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka is the home of the soldier, where our #AusArmy recruits begin their journey in #YourADF. Every day the recruits are put through their paces under the guidance of experienced instructors, learning military drill, navigation, field craft, marksmanship, physical training and mental resilience. Ready to be a part of the next generation of #AusArmy soldiers? Visit www.adfcareers

Ever wondered what the food is like at Kapooka? Here are five meals you’ll enjoy during soldier training. https://goo.gl/y7Qnrb | ADF Careers