Exercise First Look: Indigenous Youth Placement - Soldier: Army Logistics Training Centre (October)

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Army
Bandiana, VIC
20 - 24 October 2025


Exercise First Look is Army’s Indigenous Flagship Work Experience Program. This program allows Indigenous students from across the country an opportunity to get a taste of life as an Army Soldier. Exercise First Look is a five-day residential program designed to give aspiring students aged 15-18 a comprehensive overview of life in the Army. During the program students will be exposed to the day-to-day activities of an Army Soldier, and will have the opportunity to experience Army lifestyle as a whole.


This dynamic program may include an overview of the roles available within the Army as well as practical activities such as:

Physical Training
Weapons demonstrations (no weapons handling)
Field craft
Team Leadership skills
Drills
Information sessions about recruitment process, and a visit to ‘The Home of the Soldier’, Army Recruit Training Centre at Kapooka or Puckapunyal Military area.

Please Note: Army will book and pay for accommodation, airfares and food.


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