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Australian Defence Force Academy

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NameAustralian Defence Force Academy
MottoTo Lead, To Excel
Established1986
TypeCommonwealth Military Academy
CommandantCommodore
Bruce Kafer AM, CSC
Staff~ 150 Defence staff
~ 350 University
Under graduates~ 850
Post graduates~ 250
CityCanberra
StateACT
CountryAustralia
CampusMount Pleasant, Campbell
Websitewww.adfa.edu.au www.unsw.adfa.edu.au

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The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a tri-service military Academy that provides military and tertiary academic education for junior officers of the Australian Defence Force in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

ADFA also provides post-graduate study for civilians, more senior ADF personnel and public servants. It is associated with the University of New South Wales, which is the awarding body for ADFA qualifications.

The stated purpose of ADFA is "to serve Australia by providing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with tertiary graduates who have the foundational attributes, intellect and skills required of an officer."

ADFA is located in the Australian capital city of Canberra, in the suburb of Campbell near the Australian Government district of Russell. It is situated next to Mount Pleasant which gives some parts of ADFA a view over the rest of Canberra. The ADFA is also adjacent to the Australian Army military academy, the Royal Military College, Duntroon.

The junior officers that attend the Australian Defence Force Academy hold the rank of Midshipman (MIDN) in the Royal Australian Navy, Officer Cadet (OCDT) in the Australian Army and Officer Cadet (OFFCDT) in the Royal Australian Air Force. The Academy is currently commanded by Commodore Bruce Kafer AM, CSC.

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Meet John-Paul as he discusses his experiences at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), and dispels some common myths that he encountered when joining the Air Force as a Pilot. Just as the afterburners on Air Force jets provide a significant increase in thrust, Air Force Afterburn provides a significant increase in access and exposure to the amazing young men and women that make Air Force what it is. The intent of Air Force Afterburn is to FIGURATIVELY OPEN THE GATES to your Air Force and give UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS to our great people, and the exciting lives they lead by being part of the Air Force team. EPISODE 1 Officer Cadet John-Paul Thorbjornsen Pilot Trainee Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) www.defence.gov.au Footnote: On 10th December 2009, OFFCDT Thorbjornsen was awarded the Chief of Defence Force Sword of Honour for Leadership at his ADFA Graduation Parade!
5.32 min. | 4.41 user rating		 The Australian military was forced to defend itself against allegations about the broadcasting of a sex act at the defence academy in Canberra. See More at www.tennews.com.au
3.70 min. | 3.0 user rating		 The section attack exercise shown at the ADFA open day 2009, it was pouring down with rain at the time.
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Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic formation team the roulettes made a star appearance at the 2010 Australian Defence Force Academy Open Day.
6.68 min. | 5.0 user rating		 National Youth Science Forum 2009 session A, lab visit at ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy). Flight Simulator (for engineers to simulate different plane designs). Canberra, Australia
0.17 min. | 0 user rating		 National Youth Science Forum 2009 session A, lab visit at ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy). Flight Simulator (for engineers to simulate different plane designs). Canberra, Australia
0.20 min. | 0 user rating		 3 points in relation to Australian Defence Force culture. 1. The Learning Culture Enquiry of 2006 2. Comparing Federal Police training that had half ADF students 3. Should ADFA be closed down & a final point on Thinking BIG.
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Faculties and SchoolsFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences * Faculty of the Built Environment * Faculty of Engineering * Faculty of Law * Faculty of Medicine * Faculty of Science * The Australian School of Business * College of Fine Arts * Australian Defence Force Academy
CampusesMain Kensington Campus (Kensington) * ADFA - Australian Defence Force Academy (Canberra) * COFA - College of Fine Arts (Paddington) * AGSM - Australian Graduate School of Management (Sydney CBD) * Randwick Campus (Randwick) * Cliffbrook Campus (Paddington) * David Phillips Field (Daceyville) * Little Bay Campus (Little Bay) * UNSW Asia [Defunct] (Singapore)
CollegesBasser College * Creston College * Goldstein College * International House * New College * Philip Baxter College * Shalom College * Warrane College
Student OrganisationsArc * Kudos Gallery * Revues * Tharunka * (Full Listing)
History and PeopleHistory * Chancellors * Vice-Chancellors * Alumni * Past Student/Union Leaders * (Full Listing of People)
Buildings of SignificanceJohn Niland Scientia Building * The Roundhouse * Sir John Clancy Auditorium * Science Theatre * Fig Tree Theatre * Io Myers Studio * Studio One



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