As the first group of recruits arrive at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka for 2018, we share with you what it is like for a day in the life of a Kapooka recruit. Over a 83 day period, recruits progress through increasing levels of physical and mental challenges, learning the basics of soldiering including the use of infantry weapons, navigation, communications, drill, military ethos and leadership. #GoodSoldiering #OurTeam #AusArmy -------------------------------------------------------

'I sincerely and unreservedly apologise.' The Chief of Australia's Defence Force has apologised after a damning report into the unlawful killings of Afghans by Defence Force personnel. | SBS News

Australia’s Special Operations Forces are highly trained, motivated and experienced. With little notice they can insert themselves undetected by land, sea, or air into any environment to conduct sensitive operations. They operate in secrecy to protect Australia’s people and their achievements are widely unknown. But what does it take to be part of Australia's elite Special Forces? Steve Paterson tells us what's 'special' about Australia's Special Forces. From the shadows: Australia's Special For