Australian Army What can a Recruit Expect in Basic Training Week 1 in 2023? 

My quick review of recruit training in week one: The turn down service was shoddy, The concierge was rude and unhelpful, The bedding was lacklustre, The rooms have not been refurbished in some time, The bathrooms were third world, The buffet breakfast was the worst I have ever had. I give this hotel one star at best and would never stay here again

Enlistment - 31st January 💪🏼

this is so informative thank you coming from military familiy my father always taught us to show humility,be discipline. be robust never quit give your best at all times, i hope i can get in my dream. god bless us all applicant s.

Hi Cas, thank you for channel. It gives my wife and I some understanding what he through and what is ahead. Our son marched out of Kapooka in August 2023, he was 1 of 3 or 4 who choose Infantry. Keep up the awesome work Mr Cas 👍. God Bless.

When I went through in 1987 we received all our uniforms and kit, a lovely haircut, before and after photos and our SLRs. We then went for a nice casual walk 😳 around the base learning how not to squaregate and the joy of running up and down every hill or around the lonesome pine SW of the rifle range. Once we arrived back at A Coy Lines we were introduced to ironing uniforms and how to set-up your locker correctly, with smiley socks and basic weapons system handling. Oh and let's not forget the near constant polishing of personal brass and hallway brass strips. This was 1987 though so I'm sure things have changed a bit. Hard to begin, especially since there was no such thing as the internet to give you an idea what to expect 🤣

June 2024 and my son is almost ready to head off to Kapooka, a couple more steps to go. Thanks for your exceptional advice and info,,,, i'm 100% confident in my boy, he's articulate, smart, very meticulous and well built / fit and spends lots of time in the gym. Watching this has eased my mind somewhat.

I love your work Cas!

Enlisting on the 14th of February, Infantry, your videos have helped me out a lot both with information on the ADF and mental preparation, so cheers mate!

Sorry I missed this one Cas, good to see you back! Definitely a great one and well timed 👍👍👍

Cheers for the stream Cas, Good to see the stream numbers picking up again. Hope you and Ya Fam have a cracker weekend. Was chillin up in the Balcony. Its nice n quiet up there :-) Anyways Take care and look after yourself cobber. *MuchO RespectO*

My advice for new people is don't be the weak link, don't reveal weakness, always be the first, always do more than what is expected, push your self more than everyone else every PT session get the most out of it, be stronger than everyone else, learn to outsmart everyone, if your are told to grab the 15kg weight, grab the 20kg. You are as only weak as your mindset so mind over matter, convince yourself you are unstoppable and you will outshine people with years of experience in the military, win everyone's respect by doing more soon you'll be commanding them. In your free time don't procrastinate that could be extra time to get things done or extra fitness. Don't be like every other idiot and piss your money away, bank it for an exit strategy.

If money is the incentive you’re a long way from home. When you come to realise why you are actually able to say you are a volunteer regardless of what life you want for yourself as an Australian that is when things should kick into gear for you truly. When you have a reckoning about you actually being free to work or free to study or free to chill out this hence is why they call us Australia the lucky country you will want to preserve and protect such freedoms for all the generations historically. Thus one of the best incentives from my perspective would be to invest that money or your life savings back into Australia for the legacy of all Australians. This also includes the legacy of our closest allies and good mates as the cream of the crop has risen to the top to have given so much in their contributions. Speaking on this such did take me a while to come down to earth relevant to the substance of such a subject matter. That should then make good sense. Regardless of our own inner monologues of thinking be it what such may is being fought for in self defence due to what our adversaries want to take away from the world no matter which continent therefore the sense of urgency. Most unfortunate for the adversary. You are an experienced man mate to listen in to. Thank you for the rhetoric and for your time spent as well as taken to respond to previous commentary. For me reading your words are like fuel to the fire of the heart and the life blood. This most certainly would not be able to come from Michelle as you have heard it all before. If the pen is mightier than the sword then too you live by your word and such shall be treated the same as a sword although you mete your measure as for a ruler should not be made of an ugly stick. In saying that for some who may read this if you have trouble reading that’s something we can fix call 1300 6 555 06 that’s one three double oh six triple five oh six. On that note mate. Peace…_

Interestingly enough, they now allow for bags with wheels to be wheeled along (at least about 3yrs ago they did). It was left hand only and only bags with wheels could touch the ground but all other bags were to be carried. My assumption is that a lot of dudes had bags that were too big to be carried with any level of professionalism but it was never explained why so I can only guess. Everything else about that first hour or so that you've explained is bloody spot on

Gday cas ! Been watching your videos for sometime now. I’m 22 qualified plumber but I’m wanting a career change so I want to be a artillery operator. About to go in for my pfa and just wanted to say thank you for all the vids will definitely remember your advice

Found your channel at the right time. Loving your videos mate. Very detailed and informative

Enlistment 31st of Jan for infantry keen as 🤟🏻

Tha ka firthis video cas. You are giving me alot of confidence into the unknown kapooka. I am doing my interview soon

Just went through the 1p week course

Great info keep up the good work!

I can tell you that the "shock" state certainly kicked in with me when I got to kapooka in 1980...I literally have no memory of arriving at Kapooka until I was standing in my room by my bed...it was like being hit with a bomb...I remember our section commander introducing himself to us...

Hey Cas, i have just applied for the service. Im 34 yrs old and a single dad of 2 kids from Swan Hill, Vic. Looking to change my life for the better. Im hoping to earn some self respect firstly for myself but secondly to earn respect from my extended family. Also i need discipline back in my life. I know i have what it takes physically and mentally, after a long career playing australian rules football. Hope to hear back from you so i can best prepare myself for training. I would be lying if i said i wasnt scared of my decision to enlist. Regardless it excites me alot the fear of the unknown. Thanks, Luke

The photo in the background was my platoon and sister platoon during bayo! Chocco's 💪

Great support

That bayonet training looking fun as hell.

G'day Cas, It's unfortunate that I didn't get around to watch this stream live, but I'm just letting you know that it is very informative and helpful at preparing me for my future career. I'll be enlisting toward 2025 (I'll be 19) after I go to TAFE Qld. If it wasn't for the TAFE course, I would already be enlisting at this moment. Cheers.

I’m 48 and kick ass always in the to 12 in fitness and around You can defs do it

Great video Cas!

Missed the live. I'm watching the replay

Good day everyone

enlisted 9th Jan 2023 marched out 31st march out 2 plt.

Hey Cas! Couldn't catch the stream today, but oh well. Off to Kapooka on the 20th of February as Armoured Vehicle Crew. Would be great to know who else is coming down during this time.

Have a good ANZAC DAY Cas

Off to kapooka on Monday

To anyone enlisting, expect the culture shock. Be the grey man, do not stick out lol

Just passed aptitude test and just waiting for criminal check to come through. Training everyday. And watching your vids in my down time 🫡 100x the motivation

Could you do a video of the artillery regiments?

Cas! You said recruits will be dealing with a Corporal or Sargent. How could you forget the Bombadier!!!?

heading off to kapooka on the 7th of feb

Hey Cas mate what’s your thoughts on joining in mid 30’s and is there many that do?

I don’t think it can be understood that a parade ground, no matter what attitude, when you wake up the next day, it is the one thing you look at whilst moving around base

Hey cas I just marched out b coy 12 pl

Ah day 1 week 1 who cant forget that. Remember you cant have fun until the secco issues it.

What about Air Force It’s so hard to find any info, there’s no videos nothing. I don’t need to hear snide remarks from people because I want to go Air Force it’s all defence please be respectful

G'day Cas I wish I could of watched the stream live but do you have any advice for people training to join the military?

What time does the bus leave for kapooka? Or is it different at every location?

Hey Cas, great videos, I just have some questions: 1. What is the situation with COVID-19 vaccines in 2023 in the ADF? Is everything accepted, like Sputnik? Do you have to get booster shots? Do you believe the ADF will follow the US military in dropping any mandatory COVID-19 vaccination (if there is)? What happens if it is mandatory and you refuse? 2. How often is Army Recruit Training? Is it a platoon every month? Thanks.

I am 40 and join the full time army , my enlistment day on 28 feb , still worry Am i able to pass out 12 weeks in kopooka or not , due to my age

Helloo boyss ;) Thought i'd get some better luck with a name like this.

Im off in march 28, for infantry. See you there lads

Pukka 22nd this month

Is 34 too old for fighting positions in the army reserves? I have a kyokushin karate background and i feel its my calling. Or will i simply be rejected.

10 week course

Bloody hell Cas, we are getting old LOL

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As an older guy 50 i want to enlist whats your advice for me even regarding fitness et et

Is this similar for Reserves?

Hey Cas is the beep test of 7.5 for everyone or is it also age dependent? Thanks

Hey Cas do you think 39 is to old to join

Has the course been shortened?

G’day Cas is 29 too old to join infantry?

These videos are informative and helpful but again they they just make recruits feel nervous and depressed

honest question, just curious. why do you make lgbt comments on a lot of your videos? I know you're not discriminating but it just seems a bit off saying things like "lgbt, poof outta there" and "people who get away with anything"

Cant wait to enlist, just need to get fitter, i run a 1km in 6-6:30. So need to get the fitness up 😂