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As per the title guys, just curious if anyone knows what changes are coming? My understanding is that they were supposed to be announced on 01 July. I am just about to get a home loan and went with Commbank because they have the help to buy scheme. Would be very cool if the panel was expanded to cover them.

Hey guys, digger here.

Looking for some input here. I’ve recently been pulled aside by my LT and Welfare WO. Long story short, my LT brought up the prospect of commissioning.

He stated he’s been observing me and that he believes my personality is probably better suited to an officer rather than a digger, and the Welfare WO backed him up, and even the OC in a later conversation talked to me about it at a later conversation between myself, the OC and LT.

I won’t go too far into detail, but my LT said that if he didn’t know me and didn’t know I was a digger, he would think I was an LT purely on my personality and “how I carry myself”.

My LT told me afterwards he could see the gears turning in my head during the conversations. And that I should take some time to consider it. And that I had nothing to lose by trying if I decided to give it a go. He’s said if I decide I want to give it a crack, let him know and he’ll assist in getting the ball rolling.

Would you all consider that genuine praise? Or not, and a way to try to get someone to move on.

I’ve had conversations where I’ve been informed that my superiors have noted my personality isn’t like that of typical diggers, but I never thought much about it until the conversation mentioned above.

Is it something you guys would consider and give a crack at if the same thing happened to you? Or are you guys just happy staying diggers?

Did my time in the Regs, then became a choc thinking I’d ease into a more relaxed tempo while still scratching the itch.

Instead I’ve landed under a Corporal who’s never done a day of full-time service in his life but runs around like he’s a socom operator. Stricter than anything I ever saw on the reg side, dead set. Acts like it’s your first week at Kapooka and it’s cringe to watch in action.

Then I get advised I’d be charged for being AWOL over rocking up to parade 8 minutes late even though I gave prior notice about work commitments and possible traffic delays.

I get maintaining standards, genuinely do. But there’s a difference between discipline and main character syndrome. Some of these part-time guys seem to think the stiffer they are, the more legit it makes them.

Anyone else run into this going Regs to chocs?

Hey brain trust. Pog here looking for fitness advice.

I’ve been doing the classic push, pull legs routine for a while now but just don’t think it’s practical for the job.

Does anyone have a fitness regime or routine that focuses on workouts that are actually beneficial for the job? Obviously I’m not going to be doing anything hardcore like a grunt would but I would like to start heading in that direction so I can still be a weapon in my career.

Any links to influencers or straight up routines would be appreciated.

Cheers all.

Thoughts?

Howdy, y'all!

Few months back, my friend and co-author Michael and I posted a free excerpt of our upcoming novel; and now, as promised, here's free copies of book two in the Dragon trilogy, TEETH OF THE DRAGON, the technothriller predicated on the premise that the United States is too busy fighting a war against algae to be bothered to stand up for its allies in the Pacific. This one covers the first week of the war, and will be followed by ASHES OF THE DRAGON, the final book in the Dragon trilogy, due out this December.

A few things: if you pre-ordered a copy of TEETH on Amazon, and you want to cancel it in favor of getting this one free, I won't begrudge you it! I couldn't have the book available anywhere before it went live, or I'd have already posted you a copy. Again, the feedback we've gotten from this forum is what made the book possible in the first place, so it's the least I can do. And if for some reason you don't have an E-Reader, Reddit DM me and I'll personally send you a PDF copy.

If you like the story & you'd be willing to leave a rating/review, we'd love it; lol, we got a small rush of folks who took offense at the way the current political situation in the United States is written about (big spoiler: I and the Australian fans who are leading chants in the World Cup feel similarly about politics here in the States) and left 1-star ratings (never reviews; they never want to admit their BS aloud). I only know this because they hunted up my email at the University I work at and messaged me threatening to "report" me to the current US administration. Tracks!

Standard disclaimer: this link'll email you a copy of the book, but I don't keep the emails, I don't even see the emails, it's just to watermark the copy of the book.

Here it is!: Download Teeth of the Dragon

By the way, I'm going to be in Melbourne from 23-27 SEP; I'm taking the fourth longest flight in the world, a fun 17h40m on Qantas, and then spending a few days in the ER and working with paramedics/paramedicine at Monash. Lodging was unexpectedly hard to get, there's some sort of sports (?) event going on? My buddy told me to make sure I root for St. Kilda; said they're the perennial favorite, apparently. I tried to look it up and figure it out what the whole to-do was about, but I read the phrase "clunk a checkside banana through the corridor of apprehension without getting chewy on ya boot" and decided it was actually probably nothing. I mean, it can't be a real sport if you don't have a break every two minutes for an Ozempic commercial anyway, amirite?

More seriously, and long story short, if you'll be around the CBD thenabouts, and want a beer on me, especially if you're one of the folks who lent your knowledge, lemme know.

Appreciate y'all a bunch; thanks for everything you do.

Hey crew,

I’m 26 turning 27 this year, in a professional career at the moment, feeling incredibly unfulfilled and very stagnant.
I have a mortgage, a missus and a dog at home.
I’m pretty much looking for a full 180 in my working & personal life, and have always toyed with the idea of joining the ADF, but I suppose never had the courage or the strength to look into it seriously, until now.

I have hundreds of questions, but no one in my life close to me who has served , so no one really to ask.
I suppose the big one is; what branch and jobs are the ideal ones to look for? I initially thought about a trade through the ADF, but then saw some intelligence roles I love the sound of, but also considering life after the ADF, what employment prospects would be most abundant / prosperous. Anyone got any insider intel on that?

And also, frankly how hard and uncomfortable is the interview and training process?
I’m not the blokiest bloke out there, pretty in tune with my emotions and whatnot, don’t play footy or AFL either, will I struggle? Is it as hard as how I’m building it up in my mind ?

Any general comms around life in and after the ADF would be super appreciated, or even just a DM would be rad

Thanks crew

****also edit to add - my reddit handle may make me seem like an eshay, but I’m quite honestly the furtherst thing from it hahhaha