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Electronic Warfare Operator

Navy

Electronic Warfare Operator

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General Entry: Non-technical

Artillery Soldier

Army

Artillery Soldier

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General Entry: Non-technical

Security Forces Officer

Air Force

Security Forces Officer

Ways to enter role:

Officer Entry: ADFAOfficer Entry: Officer

Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner

Navy

Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner

Ways to enter role:

Officer Entry: ADFAOfficer Entry: Officer

Armoured Officer

Army

Armoured Officer

Ways to enter role:

Officer Entry: RMC - DuntroonOfficer Entry: ADFA

Air Force Security (AFSEC)

Air Force

Air Force Security (AFSEC)

Ways to enter role:

General Entry: Non-technical

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