ADF Gap Year
Spend an exciting 12 months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you'll get paid for meaningful work while gaining skills for life and making lifelong friends.
An ADF Gap Year is an extraordinary opportunity to get a feel for military life while enjoying unique experiences you can’t find anywhere else.
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ADF Gap Year
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ADF Gap Year
What is an ADF Gap Year?
If you're 17-24 years old and interested in experiencing the Navy, Army or Air Force without making a long-term commitment, an ADF Gap Year is a great option.
It’s a truly unique opportunity to grow, train, travel, get paid, get a feel for a career in the ADF, and gain skills for life.
Gap Year Benefits
During an ADF Gap Year, you’ll grow and develop in a dynamic, supportive and people-focused environment.
Gap Year stories
I was really confused at first when I finished school, but I saw the Gap Year program as a beautiful way to see what the Navy’s really like.
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Navy Gap Year: Sea Familiarisation Phase
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Navy Gap Year: Sea Familiarisation Phase
It gave me the opportunity to experience something different. Gap Year is great for anyone looking for a bit of an adventure.
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Army Gap Year Air Defence Operator: Sophie
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Army Gap Year Air Defence Operator: Sophie
I wasn’t sure if Defence was going to be for me which is why I chose Gap Year and now, having done Gap Year I am confident with the decision to stay.
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Gap Year: Air Force Administration Assistant
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Gap Year: Air Force Administration Assistant
What an ADF Gap Year is like
In your 12 months you will:
- start with Initial Military Training (IMT) where you learn the fundamentals
- complete training courses in your chosen role
- take part in a variety of domestic exercises and operations
- gain valuable work and life experience
- make friends to last a lifetime
- make a decision on your future in the ADF.
Applying for Gap Year
