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Award | Name | Description | |
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Significant Effort | Awarded to those who are there putting in the effort to make things better. | |
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Significant Effort Gold | Awarded for continued and outstanding effort to make 16AA better as a whole. | |
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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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Citation | Awarded for conspicuous attention to duty on and off the battlefield. Issued at the discretion of the OC. | |
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Most Valuable Soldier | 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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Mission Maker Third Class | Awarded to Troopers that have worked on a series of missions that were used in an Operation. | |
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Mission Maker Second Class | Awarded to Troopers that have worked on the creation of a second Operation. | |
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Mission Maker First Class | Awarded to Troopers that have worked on the creation of a third Operation. | |
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RRO Excellence Award | Awarded to troopers that have shown an excellent level of dedication and have worked tirelessly in RRO to raise the standard of the unit. | |
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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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Long Service Award | Awarded to Troopers that have been a member with the 16AA for more than two years proper and has proven to be a valuable addition to the unit. |
Qualifications | |||
Award | Name | Description | |
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CIC Phase 1 | Awarded on the successful completion of the initial Phase 1 training. | |
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CIC Phase 2 | Awarded on the successful completion of advanced Phase 2 training. The course develops basic soldering skills into more complex infantry tactics. | |
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Basic Anti-Tank | Awarded on the successful completion of the Basic Anti Tank Course. Trains the soldier in the operation of the LASM, AT4 and NLAW. | |
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Machine Gunner | Awarded on the successful completion of the GPMG Operators Course. Trains the soldier in the operation of the General Purpose Machine Gun at section level. | |
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Navigation | Awarded on the successful completion of the Navigation Course. Trains the individual in map reading and navigational tools. | |
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Sharpshooter | Awarded on the successful completion of the L129A1 Sharpshooter Course. Trains the soldier in a higher level of marksmanship with the L129A1 Section Marksman rifle. | |
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Basic Signaller | Awarded on the successful completion of the Basic Signals Course. Gives the soldier an insight into communications and procedure. | |
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Advanced Signaller | Awarded on the successful completion of the Advanced Signals Course. Gives the soldier a high understanding of all communications systems and procedures at battlegroup level. | |
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Combat Team Medic | Awarded on the successful completion of the CTM Course. Gives the individual - knowledge of basic triage and care under fire. | |
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Combat Medical Technician | Awarded on the successful completion of the CMT Course. Gives the individual - knowledge in advanced treatment and medication. | |
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Mortar Operator | Awarded on the successful completion of the Mortar Operator Course. Trains the individual in the operation of 60mm and 81mm Mortars. | |
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Mortar Line Commander | Awarded on the successful completion of the MLC Course. Trains the individual in the command and control of the mortar line whilst firing. | |
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Sniper | Awarded on the successful completion of the Sniper Cadre. Trains the soldier in advanced marksmanship, concealment and operation of the L115A3 Sniper Rifle. | |
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Advanced Anti-Tank | Awarded for having passed the Advanced Anti-Tank Course. This trains the soldier in the operation of the Javelin and Starstreak weapon systems. | |
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Heavy Weapons Operator | Awarded on the successful completion of the Heavy Weapons Operator Course. Trains the soldier in the use of heavy platoon support weapons like the HMG and GMG. | |
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Forward Observer | Awarded on the successful completion of the Forward Observer Course. Trains the soldier in requesting and adjusting mortar and artillery fire. | |
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JTAC | Awarded on the successful completion of the Joint Terminal Attack Control Course. Trains the soldier in the request and coordination of fixed and rotary wing attack aircraft. | |
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Paratrooper | Awarded on the successful completion of the Third static line Parachute Combat Drop. | |
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Freefaller | Awarded on the successful completion of the Military Freefall Course. Trains the trooper in free fall descents by both day and night in the HAHO and HALO technique. | |
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Parachute Jump Instructor | Awarded on the successful completion of 15 parachute descents on operations or the MFF Course as an ITC Instructor. The trooper now has reasonable parachuting experience to deliver instruction. | |
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Junior Pilot | Awarded on the successful completion of the Basic Flight Qualification. Trains the pilot in basic rotary and fixed wing flight skills. | |
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Senior Pilot | Awarded on the successful completion of the Advanced Flight Qualification. Trains the pilot in advanced flight on both fixed wing and rotary wing and can assume Pilot In Command duties. | |
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FTCC | Awarded on the successful completion of the Fire Team Commanders Course. Gives the upcoming commander a base knowledge in the command of a fireteam. | |
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SCBC | Awarded on the successful completion of the Section Commanders Battle Course. Gives the basic commander the skills to lead their own section in battle. | |
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PSBC | Awarded on the successful completion of the Platoon Sergeants Battle Course. Gives the junior commander an introduction into the command of a full rifle platoon. | |
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PCBC | Awarded on the successful completion of the Platoon Commanders Battle Course. Gives the senior commander the necessary skills and knowledge to lead their own platoon. | |
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Pathfinder | Awarded on the successful completion of the Pathfinder Cadre. Trains the trooper in advanced force reconnaissance and DZ marking. | |
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ITC Instructor | A member of the Infantry Training Centre Training Team. |