Top class advice there Cas and only wish I was young again to have a bloody go, a very fit 68yo now. Got into the RAN Apprentices at age 17 but was blocked by my Parents. Was called up into the Army for National Service in 1972 but Whitlam came in and cancelled Conscription. Ended up doing 40 odd years in Telstra but would have loved to have had a go at the Infantry if I was young today. Keep the Sailor jokes coming that could have been me! Warwick QLD sends you best wishes. Subscriber #47
Les your a champion mate and hey 40 years with telstra they get some pretty bloody good Super don't they at least financially you should be pretty set and thank you for your service mate to Australia and also to your family. You have a place to chill out here and we appreciated your wisdom and presence mate. Just changing my rego over to NSW as we speak
Thanks Cas! I have started my recruitment journey and am out running/training! Enjoying your videos mate, and I would love to get in! Your honesty is much appreciated!
“This is your calling” you are absolutely right I’ve been wanting to join since I was a little girl, I needed that to hear that thank you, I watched and listened to this whole video because I haven’t told anyone cause no one in my family has done it before and I am a little scared for that reason
Nikita Casey hey young Lioness good for you let’s set you up for success and answer the questions you need answered while you promise to have strong shoulders and take advice that will be given to help you not hurt you cool, deal and Let’s Go...
In The Trenches With Cas thank you so much for replying, I will continue watching your videos because they are helping a lot, I’m going to motivate myself to continue training and apply at the start of 2021 ☺️
In The Trenches With Cas I will definitely let you know, thank you for the supposed, it’s weird because I’ve always thought of myself as a lioness and you said that too me, which is kind of like it was meant to be, like I’m on the right path ☺️
Cas, good to see you have gone back to the start and uploading vids like these. Hopefully this will reduce the repetitive questions (You Session/PFA/Medical questions, etc) when the Live Streams kick off. Much Respect Cobber. Cheers and enjoy the rest of ya Sunday :-) #91
Hey there #91 mate exactly right when it comes to those lazy repetitive questions sometimes its fine they are new to the channel but other times people want to be spoon fed don't they.
Thank you Cas, I am currently in the process of enlisting I am submitting the last of my documents then I need to go for my YOU session, the information you provided has helped dramatically to calm my nerves, thank you
Very informative and open but confronting being 19 myself looking to try being part of the ADF. However very, very good! It really got me critically thinking of having to prepare properly
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Im an all rounder, i love history the most though. I rang you up one day recently and i was talking about what i should go in the army for either driver or combat engineer or infantry and we spoke for 40 minutes about it all and you pretty much said mate sounds like you have already made your mind up without me telling you what i think yet. Once thing i would like to be covered is how you rank up in the army ect. and an video idea for you if you have time is why dont you go to the war memorial and do some history stuff there or even do a passionate piece on some of the stuff there. Food for thought. But i enjoy all the stuff you have said above.
8:20 this is so true mate. I wanted to go for Intel Analyst Operators and after my aptitude test I missed out just by one section to get that. So I said, I would like to give Rifleman a shot. They said sorry thats full at the moment, we can put you in tank crewman though. I said...no thanks.
Hello cas , back in 2021 I applied I went to an office located in Sydney and spoke to a member in uniform but didn’t eventually go through it because I have a history of drug abuse ( marijuana ) but I quit and I also quit cigarettes last month because I recently applied again I applied for infantry soldier,aviation ground crew and armoured vehicle driver I’ve done my assessment and spoken over the phone for medical checks I’m now waiting for the you session. the truth is cas I always make sure I help the older’s where ever I go and I’ve worked out of state in trades many times and meet hundreds of people some veteran soldiers that’s boosted my confidence into this. I want to do more cas i can do more for my people I feel that what I do is not enough i want to do infantry soldier and only go further and higher cas I want to serve I want to pave my future with the adf and put my self in the front line with the rest of military brother hood and follow the path of the Anzac’s and finish my infantry training. I hope my you session works out well for me because this is something I’ve been thinking about for three years I really hope it works out cas but thank you for his video it’s really helping me.
This is a great video Cas, love the navy jokes, keep them coming mate. I see in the US Army v Navy football game today attended by President Trump that Navy won. I guess they don’t get the chance to mix much in close proximity with army dudes.😀
P K almost never mate Navy are considered operational while they are ever aboard their vessel etc but you’d also find the majority of the Navy team was made up of Marines either way, a lot of US Marines fail to mention while telling you that they are a proud marine that they are also an office clerk and not a gun fighter etc
In The Trenches With Cas . Just come across your channel and will need to see some more of your content. Quick question. What is your background, obviously infantry. I am ex-Navy and yes when we are on the ship and we turn left from Sydney we are operational. For the waries fully ammunition’s, ready for the worst scenario. The crew has gone through months of workups and training. We always got shit from pongos. I did 23 years and deployed nine times, one Vietnam. The shortest was six months. Sorry not on social media. Will check back later 👍
Hey mate, cheers for all of the videos on this really appreciate it! I've failed both year 10 English and maths as i didn't care for school which i am now regretting, i am wondering if it is at all possible for me to still become an infantry soldier by re doing these courses through the army? I'm currently doing more research on the aptitude test. My brother is in the army and he also failed these 2 courses but he is currently on field and cant answer my question so i figured ill ask you, Cheers mate!
I wish someone would've told me all this stuff before I applied 6 years ago. I sat officer selection as well as pilot selection. Unfortunately a late growth spurt took pilot away from me. Officer selection I was told I was too young. I thought I was ready to go but apparently I wasn't. Now things have changed. And Im trying to find that drive to go back.
My nephew is at the Royal Australian Military College. He's going to be a Captain and field commander. In -5 degree mornings he swims 100 metres and runs 500 metres. Gets $40,000 a year for getting a uni degree and pays $200 a fortnight rent. The pluses just keep going on. Never say die.
Hey Cas! I have recently been watching your videos and they are all super helpful and I really appreciate all the effort you put in to them to give us the best advice you can :) I have a question regarding the Defense University Scholarship (DSU). I am graduating at the end of this year and am really keen on studying nursing and then going on to specialise in emergency and trauma care in the defense force. I discovered the DSU and thought it was a great idea and have been talking to some mates of mine that are in the army, however, I was just wondering whether you would recommend this option? Or just study and then go to the defense force without the scholarship...? I don't know whether you know much about this one, but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)
That’s not to bad the aptitude scares everyone but I’d just say do some practice tests online to get used to fast problem solving, never guess answers do the ones you can then move on and come back to the ones you found hard at the start..
Kranky hey mate once 1000 Subs have returned RU-vid will allow us to stream again so the ball is in the court of the Subs my friend and loyal community member
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 i was reading something not too long ago that flat feet is apparently no longer a instant disqualification it just might make it harder for the person Anyway thanks for replying to such an old comment and sorry for being inactive in your community recently
Can you do a video about ADFA? I'm currently in Year 9 and have wanted to go to ADFA and then the Air Force since around Year 6 or 7. I wanted to go through as either a civil or mechanical engineer though I not certain exactly how to do so. Such as: what tests do I need to take beforehand, do I have to take a YOU session, what general things do I need to know and understand, what documents do I need to have etc... Thank you, Dakota Bates
I have both hands tattood. Both nice ones, ones a rose and other hand is centic knotts. Only on top no fingers. So am i wasting my time applying if they wont let me in.
thank you! i have booked with the ADF but for support gap year and im still not sure what i wanna do they have alot of options so im getting ready to answer all possible questions from them
Chris Chang can’t hurt I’d add that you want career not a job and that you also wish to be around others that want the life you do with an ever changing environment and opportunity also the ability to work on fitness during work hours daily while having free medical is a real plus too
hey cas my name is mo,i recently subscribed to you and i want to ask you a question.I am 20 years old,was about to go into the nsw police but the army has a better future career wise.I looked into the role of military police in the airforce.That role was closed on the 6th of june 2019.My YOU session is booked on the 15 th of jan 2020 and im a bit curious if i will get offered this role or have to wait 1 to 2 years prior getting in.Your advice will be much appreciated.thank you.
Hey Cas. Been watching heaps of your videos which have helped in my preparation massively. I have my assessment day coming up in Townsville and have chosen army and navy helo pilot followed by Air Force pilot as preferences which I unlocked in the aptitude test. Regarding dress code for the day, what do you recommend. I am really looking to impress and show maturity as I have chosen direct entry officer and will applying straight after school. (I will be 17 at assessment day) I work at a menswear shop so I have a choice from anything Is a suit warranted or could I get away with a non-logo’d polo tucked into chinos with a pair of RM’s? Cheers for any help mate. Travis
Trav you sound like your all over it, there will also be a requirement for you to conduct an officer selection board before you can move forward so i would recommend you join my Patreon and set up a one on one chat to get you well and truely sorted as you go through your journey.. Cactus Jacks what a place...
Sweezy, good luck to you matey keep pushing through and then Doctor at the Assessment Session will make the final decision and it may also come down to your CORP's preference. Let me know how you go this is not a point to give up on the journey you may be fine.
Hi cas, I have a very particular question about the YOU session, 8 years ago, the moment I turned 16.5 years of age I applied to join the army, I’d passed every test right up to the final interview, where I was told the only thing missing from me was life experience, Now 8 years later I feel as though I have the life experience necessary, All my details seem to be on record still, does the fact I’ve previously applied hinder or help my chances of success? And will I need to go through all the tests again? (I assume yes and am absolutely ready for that) thankyou for taking the time to read this and hopefully I get a reply from you
Thanks Cas. Very informative. YOU session in just under two weeks... If there have been occasional bouts of mild depression (not severe enough to interfere with work etc), is it an instant disqualification? Or will they be looking at the bigger picture?
Jay Walker - YOU and Assessment day fine. Recently had OSB (for the Reserves), was given a “not recommending (apply again in 12 months”). Just going to general enlist instead. Not far off now!
Evelyn and micheal Davis ha hey there well it depends on whether you are Evelyn or Michael mate 1 Commando will still need you to go into Army Reserve Infantry then go into the selection process from your Infantry unit.. Works the same way for Regular unless you are in the direct entry then I’d say 43 is to old. So in summary not to old for reserves but yes to old for regular. Massive difference between being old and many transferable military skills in an infantry Battalion as opposed to being 43 no military experience etc.. I’d say go for and leave me in the loop make the best version of you mate
With regards to tattoos, I have a small one behind my ear. Does that automatically make me ineligible to apply or are there things I can do to get around it?
Tahleigh Rachel honestly it should be fine but be aware women are also meant to have their hair up at all times if not cut short, not sure what your style is like naturally.. Say it’s graffiti lol
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Hey mate! Amazing advice. If I have a history of mental illness will I immediately be knocked back or is there a chance for me if I am mentally stable and well?
Hey Nat, in regards to your question you will be treated as a case by case when you get to the assessment session and from there they will still look at you as a eligible candidate until something appears to not be good for either you or army.. Hope you are dealing with things well mate i know it can be very hard at times and most often it's not our own fault how we get there hey. Happy 2021 Sunny Days coming.
Do you still have your licence ? Any conviction can be an indicator of future behaviour, how old are you ? It should be ok make sure you accept your punishment as a learning process and indicate you have learnt from it and you may be good..
I’m 16 and I’m going to wait to I’m 18 to apply for the army I’m working out every day doing 15 push ups 45 sit-ups 10 pull ups and 3-5 laps around my local oval. My Iq is not the best so I got the adf app and bought all the questions to do. Any other ideas you could give to help!
Hi Cas, I had my you session and I passed but did not received any comms about flat feet. Is it true we are not allowed even if they are not any issue?
G'day cas I'm in the process of rovering my school certificate and trade certificate I'm 29years old and I have a hand tattoo would that make me automatically ineligible bit nervous about it . Cheers mate love your channel 🤙🏼
I've been thinking about enlisting in the army, just wondering though, do you need to fork up the costs of uniforms or does it come with the enlistment?
Hi Cas, i'm 22, and i dont exactly have flat feet, many years ago probably i had been undergoing continuous work on my feet, as to the point i am now where i'm not completely flat footed anymore, what are your views on this? Should i just wait until the yousession?
In regards to a criminal record.. I was charged as a minor.. 16 at the time. Im 21 now and attending a you session in a few weeks time. Should I expect to get knocked back?
John Samoa I wouldn’t imagine do but at the same time it also depends what for hey often if it is a one time occurrence that can be brought down to immaturity and growing up it may just get swept.
Of course mate it's more about what is visible when the dress and daily uniform is on also what is the tattoo of etc there are some pretty bad ones right..
Cas how is anyone, after watching the video, going to keep a straight face at their YOU session if they get interviewed by Navy personnel. 😜 .... You've been very quiet on all social platforms lately. Have been busy? 👍🇦🇺🐕 #5
Rob Kent hey Rob which ones mate? Honestly been flat out getting videos onto the channel trying to populate. Etc hoping the community would come home so to speak
Rob Kent oh no your right on Instagram but we have had some videos on Patreon but the feature takes down the videos after 24 hours and they can only be up to 20 seconds
Hey Cas, in the video you said that your 3 job preferences should be similar in order to give yourself the best shot. I would like to enter as a medic, however I can't really think of any other options that are similar. Do you have any ideas?
Hey cas thanks for all the video's mate. Quick question, I want to join the Australian army as an infantry soldier, but didn't finish year 10. Do you think I'd be able to use any educational equivalents instead?
Hey CAS amazing videos, May I please ask a question before attempting the apply button for ADF? Do drivers and warehouse store persons have to attempt combat/ on the battlefield?
Every soldiers first role is to be able and ready to take the life of a threat regardless of their corp’s allocation therefore will spend a lot of time at Kapooka basic training on weapons safety, shooting and medical casualty care.. If you are unwilling to take the life or protect your team by all means including deadly I’d say go be a paramedic or a nurse instead ..
Gday Cas, I've been thinking about joining for a while now. I've got tattoos on just my fingers, closest knuckle to the nail, not proud of them. Will this stop me from getting through application? They aren't profane, my right hand is actually just my birth year.
Jack so hard to say these days mate honestly I would say go for it and see what they say and they may simply ask would you be willing to get them removed? I have seen that kind if agreement in the past...
Have you heard of the ADF gap year? If you have what do you think of it? Do you think its a good thing to apply for for young people such as me?(I am 18 years old right now)
Hey inky, I of course have heard of the Gap Year program but I am not a fan it should be called Army reserve express because that is all it is basically National Service for 1 year followed by part time Army Reserve. If you wish to be a reservist and can fit in a single whole year while balancing Uni, family or other situation it's great but the Gap Year will not allow you to be taken seriously by the regular Army as they know your already nearly out the door and you also won't know what it's like to be in the army if your only there for 1 year in the express experience. I will do a video today on this one mate in response cool.
Hi Cas thanks for your videos. I'm currently having my history check and school certificates to obtain. I Do have Asthma you refer to this a lot is this a big killer of not getting in?
Hi, appreciate the videos man, keep it up! I’ve got my medical assesment soon and I see that they ask for a urine sample, are they testing for drugs or for medical reasons such as kidney n bladder issues
I'm only 16 but want to go into infantry when finishing my apprenticeship. I've got a bad back and understand i need to fix that, how can i do this? i would do anything to make sure i dont loose my opportunity to go in the army because of a stupid bloody back... what can i do?
Mate if your back is bad. It’s going to be hard to join. If you have a bad back now, you joining the army it’s going to make your back a whole lot worse and it’s not worth it.
Hey Cas, Recently I had my aptitude test and was hoping to get an officer role as a MWO in the RAN through ADFA however, my careers coach told me that I just missed out on getting the role I wanted, AKA. I unlocked everything except the officer role I was looking for. I was a little bummed as you would be, however, I'm trying to find out everything I can in order to be better prepared next time I take the test in 12 months time. Do you have any suggestions on what sort of things I should be studying or looking at in order to better my chances in getting the role that I desire? Thanks Mate
Three years ago as a 19 year old, 10 months after graduating high school I applied for Air Force gap year and I got turned away cause I had no uni degree. Isn’t a gap year supposed to prepare you for life. To make that decision
Jack it's case by case mate but it is very important especially depending on what role your going for mate. The assessment session will be where you get tested and the nod or the thumbs down
Hi Cas great video. I am looking to join the Army Reserve, and I have passed the Aptitue test. Now it is the psychology interview, how should i prepare for this one? did you have a clip for psychology interveiw by any chance? btw due to the current situtation in Vic, it is online interview, but the doctor check still needs to be completed in their office. Thanks Dan
The you session and assessment day both have interviews, and there is additional tests for certain jobs. Once you get an offer to join however, you only need to pass fitness and medical.
Reece Saliba i know this is a bit childish but what are some examples of interview questions. Been asking this but cant seem to find any, i just wanna get prepared before joining
@@johnnacua3752 its hard to give exact questions, as they are slightly different each time and for everyone. The most general one you need to know, is why you want to join, what is expected of you, your strengths, weaknesses how you feel you can overcome them. Be prepared to be asked some personal questions about your past, and specific questions about your job. Good luck!
Mate you just have to go have a crack you may surprise yourself it's normal to be nervous right.. When in Doubt get on Patreon and we can have a chat to give you a better shot over a mentor session. Link should be in the description.
Gday Cas, Quick question mate. Since when has flat feet been a disqualifier? When I applied last for Reserve Infantry Soldier in 2018, there was a bit of a fuck around with seeing a podiatrist and getting insoles for my shoes, which on its own took months, but I wasn't immediately told I couldn't apply due to my flat feet. Just wondering if that's something they're taking even more seriously these days?
Hey cas I want to join infantry unfortunately I have flat feet but it is counteracted easily but wearing insoles in my shoes putting my feet in the arched position would this prevent me from being medically disqualified (edit) just did I quick google search and apparently it’s okay as long as you don’t have excessive swelling when running
Flat feet disqualify on every country in regards to infantry and for very good reason but my advice is let the medical session decide on the severity and decide on your eligibility especially for Infantry I suggest you also apply for Armoured CORP’s (less on your feet and never really carrying packs) if you want more in depth one on one come join us on Patreon in the black legion for personal calls, mentorship and advice.. Don’t quit your calling keep going young Lion
Hey Cas I just applied for the army today, I asked recruitment what is the standard for dental health, they said that its up to the medical examiner. I was wondering if I could be rejected for having bad teeth? If so, can I fix them and still be able to continue my recruitment process or depending on how bad my teeth are would I be declined indefinitely?
Stephen Stewart mate it really depends on what it’s for matey but case by case I’ve seen it go both ways it often depends on how long ago the offence was committed..
Normally yes mate to any combat role as maps are still a major component of Infantry function etc but don't let this stop you from applying and seeing what you are offered etc.
@@inthetrencheswithcas1762 Thanks Cas. I am in the process for joining Reserves. Uploaded all my documents via ADF and will be doing the online Job Opportunities Assessment
When you say criminal record what does that mean exactly? And he W long ago would it be advised to tell the interviewer? If it was 10 years ago an incident? Also driving offences etc could you please advise me am 36 I have applied from r reserves for now and once I am On track with my family etc I want to be full time. Could you please give me advise greatly appreciate it. After my aptitude test I will be getting interview etc thanks
Hi Cas, I am trying to join the army, currently have a YOU session coming up on the 27th Feb. I am currently 20, 21 in September, but I actually have a conduct agreement though. Bit of back story, I was with someone, they were really bad, really dillisional, tried anything to ruin my life, when I finally got rid of them they put a VRO (Violent Restraining Order) on me, I have never caused any harm so i fought this in court, we had 2 choices, either come to a conduct agreement, or continue the restraining order for 2 months as she didn't have enough evidence and needed to adjourn court until a later date to gather more evidence. I still have another year left, so I guess my question is what do I do? Will the army still accept me? If not is there something I can do so they will accept my application? Thanks for your time.
Hey cas I'm 24 years old I'm looking to apply for 2024 I am looking to get a trade first and hopefully go into infanty, I have been a butcher for 9 years I got done for dd when I was 18 do you think that will hinder my outcome all cheers mate love the videos helps heaps
There is no straight answer if you go for a priority role it can be extremely fast.. If you have hurdles it will take longer.. I would say bank on a planning bracket of 3 months.. The time of year can make a difference too mate if you need in depth info join the Patreon and let’s have a chat
Mate there would be some questions of you having fast air pilot and infantry in the same choice line up. Separate services and I would think you maybe haven't researched the roles enough then I would look at your age and ask you some deeper questions before letting you sit the aptitude test to see if pilot would even be an option then go from there.
Is it English “and/or” Maths at the level of year 10 or both?! If both, can I pass maths online to compensate? - amazing videos to educate yourself on if you are planning to apply! Thanks
In The Trenches With Cas sunday oh well it was clean up day full house as well, mum was giving me chores left right and centre but tbh I like doing chores haha 🤣
I got rejected when trying to apply because of a broken knee I had years ago which is fully healed now. What are the chances of me successfully appealing and getting in?
hey cas im 15 and desperate to become military police, I want to make a name for myself and have a career in the defence force, I am willing to work the long hours. I am confident in my athletic ability, I have a history of depression but nothing too bad and i am not depressed as i was 2 years ago. What tips do you have for me to join up at 17
@Mr. Anderson Thank you so much. No one was giving me any information. I am looking for people who past or present have been in the military police but to no results. I am glad to have someone respond to me
