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 | Significant Effort
This is awarded for those who are there putting in the effort to make things better. They may be the unsung heroes of the 16AA who are not necessarily the best shot, the highest kill-counter or the best leader. They are the ones who make the whole thing work. |
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 | Significant Effort Gold
This is awarded for continued and outstanding effort to make the 16AA better as a whole. |
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Coming Soon... | Mention in Dispatches
Bravery, selfless service, dedication to task. These are the things medals are made of. A mention in dispatches is the highest accolade for a serviceman. |
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Coming Soon... | Citation
These are awards based on conspicuous attention to duty on and off the battlefield. These are issued at the discretion of the OC. |
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 | Most Valuable Soldier
This is awarded to the soldier who produces the goods when it counts. The soldier who holds the objective, makes the final shot or who just presents themselves as the one the team could not have done without. |
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 | Recruiter
Awarded to Troopers that recruit three new sign-ups who go on to pass Phase 2. |
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| Qualifications |
 | 3rd Class Marksman
To be awarded this badge you will need to score 30/60 or more on the shooting range - this is the required standard for any member of the 16AA. |
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 | 2nd Class Marksman
To be awarded this badge you will need to score 45/60 or more on the shooting range. |
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 | 1st Class Marksman
To be awarded this badge you will need to score 55/60 or more on the shooting range. |
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 | JNCO
The Junior Non Commissioned Officer (JNCO) course will offer you insight into the role of the IC and 2IC of a section. The course teaches you method of instruction, how to cascade orders and how to effectively and decisively command your fire team/section on the battlefield. |
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 | SNCO
This course, combined with and interview with Command Staff, is the only way to progress from Corporal to Sergeant or Warrant Officer (Senior Non-Commisioned Officers). This course teaches you how to extract orders, communicate command intent and lead your section commanders on the battlefield. You will have to learn the best way to analyse the battlefield and advise your OC (Platoon Commander) of the situation. This role is pivotal in the functioning of the unit on the battelfield. |
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 | Navigation
You cannot operate effectively on the battlefield if you do not know where you are. Navigation forms part of the core skill sets for a soldier. In the 16AA you will learn to read maps and give grid references as taught in real-life armies around the globe. |
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 | Signals
Knowing where you are is just the beginning. You need to be able to communicate with your team to establish the situation and where it is taking place. Effective use of communications is essential. This course will teach you the correct way to use comms. |
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 | Parachutist
To be awarded this badge you will need to pass the Parachute Course. This is a minimum requirement for promotion from Private (in an Infantry Role) and a requirement for certain other courses. |
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 | Master Parachutist
To be awarded this badge you will need to have passed the Parachute Course and completed a total of 20 Parachute drops during Operations. This is a prerequisite for becoming a Parachute Instructor. |
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 | Parachute Jump Instructor
To be awarded this badge you will need to have achieved the Master Parachutist award and have demonstrated proficient knowledge in giving the basic Parachutist Course. |
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Coming Soon... | Sniper
Awarded to Troopers that have passed the Platoon Sniper course and are qualified Snipers. |
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