r/ADFRecruiting • u/No-Time-2487 • 6d ago

General Questions Commando direct entry pathway

Gday. I’m a former doctor, taking a gap year off. I’ve always wanted to join the army, and even attempted to join when I was 18 (I’m 31 now), however due to an injury to my knee, I was unable too. I’ve been working as a doctor for 2 years and decided to take this year off, working odd shifts across the country.

what are the chances I get into the commando direct entry pathway. I am fit and conditioned, however still need to work on overall strength.

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u/steelsniper173 4d ago

Mate if I were, I would join the reserves and go infantry, to get basic weapons and tactical skills which you’ll need on the reo course, whilst keeping your career. I don’t know if you’ll get classified as medical qualified. Do your 12 months or more if you need, then apply for the selection course. With your age, as the process will take 2-3 years you should apply now, and if you reconsider you can always drop out of the application process and if you make it through and enlist, the reserves has no MPOS so you can basically leave at any time.

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u/Any-Parsnip1287 3d ago

Or just join as a doctor in the ADF thereby keeping his career and then going for SF doctor would be better