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Joining the Australian Army at 40: Kapooka Preparation, Fitness & Beep Test Training

Joining the Australian Army at 40: Kapooka Preparation, Fitness & Beep Test TrainingCoach Brodie

Real Kapooka experience from a 40-year-old recruit. Learn ADF fitness prep, beep test training, and how to prepare properly for Australian Army

Joining Infantry as a Female in the ADF: Fenella’s Kapooka Story

Joining Infantry as a Female in the ADF: Fenella’s Kapooka Story

Joining Infantry as a Female in the ADF: Fenella’s Kapooka StoryCoach Brodie
Published on: 12/09/2025

Thinking about joining the ADF? Fenella shares her Army Reserve infantry journey — from application to Kapooka — with honest insights, timelines, fitness prep, and tips to pass first go.

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ADF PFA Standards: Why the Minimum Isn’t Enough

ADF PFA Standards: Why the Minimum Isn’t Enough

ADF PFA Standards: Why the Minimum Isn’t EnoughCoach Brodie
Published on: 18/07/2025

Learn what the ADF Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA) really tests — and why passing it isn’t enough to succeed in training. Know the standards, avoid injuries, and train beyond the bare minimum.

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