Here’s What It’s Really Like to Shoot the Army’s New Rifle and Machine Gun

Silent steps. Clear objectives 👣 At #AFX25, some senior cadets carried inert weapons in the field as part of their elective, sharpening their movement drills, communication, and teamwork. Activities like these give cadets a real military-like experience — and build leadership, confidence, and problem-solving skills that last far beyond the field. 🎥 CAPT (AAC) Murchie #AusArmyCadets #AACSQLD 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘪

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 -------------------------------------------------------