Recruit School - What you will need

You must bring the following items with you on enlistment day:

Pen and notepad.
Finance details: You will need these to get paid.
Bank account details: BSB / Acct number / Branch name.
Tax File Number. (If you do not have a TFN, you need to apply for one before enlisting in the Navy.)
All the items in the What to Bring table.
All the documentation as listed in the Documentation Check List.
All the requirements listed in Other Important Information.

DO NOT under any circumstances bring the following items to RS:

Knives and fire arms or their replicas or other offensive weapons such as cross bows, spear guns and spears;
Illegal drugs and their associated implements (Prescription drugs must be declared to Recruit School staff on arrival);
CB and amateur radios;
Lap top computers;
Offensive or inappropriate material (such as pornographic magazines, posters, books, clothing, videos and DVD’s);
Skate boards, roller blades, scooters; and
Electrical extension leads, power boards, double adaptors.

What to bring

You will be issued with a Navy tracksuit which you will wear until you receive the rest of your uniform during your training. The following is a suggested lists of articles of clothing, toiletries and other items you must bring with you.

* Denotes items that can be purchased at the Recruit School canteen during the first week, however, prior purchase is highly recommended.
Item	Description
Suitcase or Bag	Suitcase / soft sided bag. MUST BE LOCKABLE to store civilian clothing. The RAN takes no responsibility for lost items.
Bathing Costume (see examples)*	Female - One piece ONLY Black or navy, conservative style. Male - Speedo style - no boardshorts or ‘rashies’.
Nightwear	2 piece pyjamas/nightie/boxers & T-shirt. Conservative styles.
Bathrobe*	Lightweight / conservative style.
Rubber Thongs	Shower footwear - Crocs / non-slip styles are suitable.
Underwear	All underwear must be white or flesh-coloured cotton.
Sports Bras	Minimum of 2 - white or flesh coloured (females only).
Running Shoes	Appropriate sporting shoes. Skate/street/casual shoes will not suffice for PT activities.
Shoe Brush*	For polishing shoes and boots.
Hair Care	Hair combs / bobby pins / hair nets of your natural hair colour (females only - if required).
Sunglasses (recommended)	PLAIN Black or brown frames / no adornments or obvious brand names (see examples).
Toiletries	As required.
Washing Powder*
Steam Iron*
Shoe Polish	Parade gloss is recommended.

A bag containing the following items will be available for purchase for approximately $30 and will ensure you have all the necessary requirements to maintain your uniform for the initial phases of training:

Shoe Brush
Shoe Polish
Parade Gloss
Name Label Kit
White Marker
Yellow Polish Cloth
Coat Hangers
Starch

Document Check List

Bring the following ORIGINAL documents with you to RS to enable you to get a security clearance:

FULL BIRTH CERTIFICATES: Extracts will not be accepted or deed poll certificate if name changed. Birth Certificates in any language other than English require a full official translation.

ALL PASSPORTS: All passports ever issued or held, whether current or cancelled, whether issued in Australia or any other country. Details of all passports issued but not in your possession should also be provided.

EVIDENCE OF EMPLOYMENT: Last 10 Years (Pay slips, Group certificate or Reference with official letterhead).

EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES AND/OR TRANSCRIPTS: Final year certificate or most recent academic qualification will suffice.

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE(S): For all marriages if applicable. Recruits in a de facto relationship are to fill in the relevant documentation which is available from your Recruiting Centre. Once completed this information is to be passed to your Instructor when you have been allocated to a class on your arrival at RS.

DIVORCE DOCUMENTS FOR ALL DIVORCES: Decree Nisi or Decree Absolute.

CHANGE OF NAME CERTIFICATE: If applicable.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OR DISCHARGE: Pertaining to service in the Defence Force of any country.

NATURALISATION CERTIFICATE: For all nationalities held.

PROOF OF RECEIPT OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

LETTERS OF REFERENCES: Provide copies of any written references provided by previous employers, personal referees, school teachers and coaches.

DRIVERS LICENCE

4 X CURRENT PASSPORT STYLE PHOTOGRAPHS: Standard size passport photos - uncut, not endorsed and taken within three (3) months of your enlistment date. Males are to be clean shaven and have a short hairstyle. Females are to have their hair tied back and both sexes are to have their hair as close to their natural colour as possible when the photos are taken. Passport application forms and high level security clearance forms will be completed at RS.

TAX FILE NUMBER (TFN). You are required to bring your TFN with you for payment purposes. If you do not have a TFN now is the time to apply.

Personal Information Requirements

Recruits will require the following personal information in order to complete the security pack;

Parents

Full Name

Birth date

Place of birth (should be on full birth certificate)

Current address and dates of residence.

Nationality and date of arrival in Australia (if applicable).

Step Parents. As per natural parents above.

Partner / Spouse / De Facto or Fiancé.

Full name

Birth date

Place of birth

Nationality and date of arrival in Australia (if applicable)

Last ten (10) years of addresses including dates of residence (month and year).

Naturalisation. Date and place of naturalisation of subject and partner if applicable.

Employment / Study. Details of last ten (10) years of employment (school, university, unemployment, or travelling) including employers’ name, address, type of work done and dates of employment (eg. Oct/99-Apr/00, John’s Mega Store, Sales person, 7 Old Trafford Street, Chester, Vic). Complete the work sheet providing two referee and one previous contact details including phone number.

Addresses. Details of last ten (10) years addresses including dates of residence.

Clubs / Association. Details of any clubs or associations Recruit has ever been a member of, including Name of club, office held, dates of membership and reason for leaving if applicable.

Overseas Travel. Details of travel are to reflect passport, including stopovers. (Passports are not always a complete reflection of all travel undertaken). Parent’s passport to be provided if subject’s travel documented on same. You will also be required to provide details of any family members residing overseas, including address and month/year that members commenced living overseas.

Other important information you need to bring:

Pay and Banking Details. Bank account number, branch name and BSB number (check these details with your bank before you leave). This is absolutely vital. You will be paid by an electronic transfer of funds to your nominated bank account. Therefore you will need to have your bank account details and your TFN information on your person when you arrive at RS.

Full Birth Certificates for all Dependants. Extracts will not be accepted or deed poll certificate if name changed. This includes all children under your care. Birth Certificates in any language other than English require a full official translation.

Vaccination Records. Shortly after arrival at RS and during the period of the Recruit Course, Recruits will be tested for Tuberculosis and will be vaccinated against the following diseases:

Typhoid Fever

Hepatitis A and B

Tetanus

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

Poliomyelitis

Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster)

Meningococcal Meningitis C

To avoid possible complications from repeating the full dose of some vaccines, please bring with you to RS, vaccination certificates or verifiable proof, such as a doctors certificate, indicating the type of vaccines that you have received and the date that you were vaccinated.

Interdependent Relationships. Recruits in an interdependent relationship (ie De Facto) who wish to have the relationship recognised by the Navy are to complete the relevant documentation available from your Recruiting Office.

Security Packs. - Security packs are to be completed prior to arriving to RS, however, security packs MUST NOT be signed or dated as they only have a short shelf life.

When filling in the “Current Residential Address” Box in your security pack you must put the address of Recruit School (RAN Recruit School HMAS Cerberus VIC 3920) and not your home address. When filling in the 1st “Previous Residential Address” Box you must input the details of your home address. Your DFRC will issue the correct security pack that you will be required to complete before joining RS.

Recruits joining as an ATA, BM, DEN, HSO, MED, SN or STD must have all information and original documents to complete the Confidential Security Pack.

Recruits joining as an ATV, CD, CSO, CSOMW, ET or WTR must have all information and original documents to complete the Secret Security Pack.

Recruits joining as an AWASM, CIS, CTL or CTS must have all information and original documents to complete the Top Secret Security Pack.

Recruits joining as a submariner must have all information and original documents to complete the Top Secret / Negative Vetting Security Pack.

Documents and Information

Your DFR Centre will have already asked to see some of the documentation listed. YOU MUST STILL BRING it to Recruit School, as the Navy and the Defence Security Agency has specific requirements for the documents, separate to those of the DFR Centre.

Security Clearances and Passports. The Navy requires you to gain a security clearance and hold an Australian Government passport (green cover).

All Recruits are to read the Document Check List and Personal Information Requirements to ensure the appropriate documentation is brought to RS. The application process is very thorough and often a long procedure. To ensure a speedy processing of your application, it is very important that you bring all the evidence required.

Recruits in an interdependent relationship are to fill in the relevant documentation which is available from your Recruiting Centre. Once completed, this information is to be passed to your instructor when you have been allocated to a class on your arrival at RS.

Download the complete Recruit School Joining Instructions (PDF 500kb)

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