A large cohort of Navy Midshipmen and Army and Air Force Officer Cadets graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) today, taking the next step in their Australian Defence Force (ADF) careers.
The 2024 graduates represent the quality education and training provided by ADFA across a number of disciplines to prepare them to serve in the domains of maritime, land, air, space and cyber.
The parade, reviewed by Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, was attended by families and friends of those graduating.
Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, AO, CSC, said graduating from ADFA was a significant achievement for individuals, their families and the ADF.
"Three years ago, these ADFA Trainee Officers joined the Academy, often straight from school, wondering what life in your Australian Defence Force would be like," Lieutenant General Fox said.
"Through significant investment in their development, both in education and military training, today we see them graduate with the skills, qualities and support for each other that is needed to achieve their full potential.
"Our newest officers will lead the way as Defence builds capacity in emerging capabilities. 92 per cent of 2024 graduates studied a cyber course that will enable enhanced cyber resilience."
"Congratulations and thank you to the graduates for their dedication to their studies, military training and personal growth," Lieutenant General Fox said.
Among the cohort graduating, there were 18 international students from the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and the United States of America.
International students will graduate and complete military training before entering the military in their respective country to use the skills and knowledge learnt at their time at ADFA to enhance capability and international collaboration.
Trainee Officers will enter the ADF workforce with a generous salary and free dental and medical care, and without a Higher Education Loan Program debt.
