Things You Should Take To Kapooka║HTSK Episode Three

Here's all the stuff you'll need to bring with you on your great Kapooka adventure. Your own camping gear is not required.
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Adapted from a video posted over a year ago, the How To Survive Kapooka series aims to prepare aspiring Australian soldiers for their basic training at 1 RTB, Kapooka.
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DISCLAIMER
Unless otherwise stated, I am not a professional and as such the content should not be taken as professional advice. I hereby claim no responsibility for any harm/injury/damage to persons/properties as a result of poor safety practices/incorrect practices for those using this videos advice. You learn and replicate at your own risk.

[@matthewsmart1404]

I'm rejoining, heading back to Kapooka on Monday. One thing to add to the equipment list: Zip Ties. Friggin amazing for setting up your webbing.

[@matthewsmart1404]

Going to recall this as your webbing will now be all Mollie... I had the old H-Harness last time lol.

[@abysstv3]

question?? what are you doing when your doing this with your webbing. what're you tying down and when the y is almost self explainitory

[@1337flite]

@@abysstv3 On the old webbing with metal clips the clips could come undone, so adding zipties helps as a "safety". Some people dont like the metal clips as they can dig into you, so some people used ot just use a shit ton of zip ties and not use the metal clips at all. They're also just generally useful, e.g. strap shit down that is flapping around.

[@Australian123Gamer]

The file on nailclippers are pretty easy to remove, just bend them back and forth and it should break (the metal is very thin) then use another pair of nail clippers to remove the base of the file and boom no more nail file.

[@htsk4898]

Noice tip!

[@belindagolden373]

My hubby is going next thursday he's glad he watched this half of that stuff mentioned wasn't on his JI

[@psychoticspatula3162]

My boyfriend didn't take most of those things, could i send him a care package?

[@ice_chariot]

1) What are the little things you can (non fitness wise) do before you go in, like eating quickly, going to bed at 2200 and getting up at 0600, practise hospital corners etc.? 2) Women in the Lines - even if it is a dated docco, how much of that carries over to what it's like these days?

[@htsk4898]

^^ Solid advice

[@tannahatkin703]

I leave for kapooka in a week and these vids are a gift from God. You're a champ!

[@tannahatkin703]

@Australian Eugenics Expert it's taken me a few years to get in but I'm finally there. If it's what you want to do then shoot your shot!

[@IssaMeZane]

@Eugene From Tasmania It's been a year, hows things now? Still in?

[@matthewclarke3635]

Thank you for the insite of the other side of what happens at Kapooka as recuriuts. I have just started working in the recuriuts mess as a driver in 2021 and what ever other jobs are tasked to me during the day. As a non military person it great to learn whats required by the recuriuts during their training. During our work day we have minimum contact with recuriuts and staff .

[@Viney209]

Roll up your soap, shaving gear and bathroom utilities in your towel every single night before going to sleep. If going through in summer just try sleep in top of your already made bed, then again you must run to hallway call with sheets, but we figured how to get past it though cause I went in winter so it sucked, learn to work well with your dorm mates and get the morning routine down. Also.... you got mail?.... hahaha fuck times have changed... I didnt hear from family or friends till march out and even that was fuck all till I got to my corps training.

[@liamlentas6647]

Yeww! Enlistment day in 5 days. thanks for the tips!

[@AWretchedMan]

Howd you go?

[@niceguyman1671]

Colhoun Clan he probably signed up

[@hayesie9390]

He’s probably in iet still lol

[@liamlentas6647]

@@AWretchedMan Good as! Officially a parachute rigger!

[@liamlentas6647]

@@hayesie9390 Just finished in december!

[@pushwood1691]

My little brothers enlistment date is March 6th, showing him the whole series ahaha ✌🏻 good work mate cheers

[@htsk4898]

No worries, tell him best of luck!

[@dougohboy5190]

did 4 months there...

[@matthewsimpson93]

Zipties, Brasso (metal polish) and green dish scrubbers.

[@davedave4694]

I'm off to kapooka in January. Thanks for the video

[@mitchellbennett7266]

10th?

[@joshb8233]

If you can sneak this in get a leatherman MUT, yes it is gutchi but it make cleaning the "gun" a dream.First day you are there go to the post office and get the dental tool will make cleaning the build up of muck at the exit of the barrel a 30 second job for the EF88. the Leatherman mut will also save you so much time and fuck around with the minimi. Takes me 20 seconds to get the gas plug of using the screw driver end to hold the pin in. If you do bring the leatherman it must be kept in a locked container not your draw, if they catch you you will get a tpi

[@Silesia1980]

Going in on the 8th August in a few days, thank you soo much for your vids. Massively appreciate all the info..

[@jaydenplayz4062]

Hey bro, that was 1 day before my birthday, Not expecting u to respond to this anytime soon but how is kapooka going for you so far?

[@Silesia1980]

@@jaydenplayz4062 end of week 4 first 2 weeks fn difficult, now loving it got 52 spread.. cheers... one day at a time..

[@jaydenplayz4062]

@@Silesia1980 Nice, you got this man, also what is 52 spread mean?

[@aug9]

@@Silesia1980 Wait, you can bring phones there?

[@Silesia1980]

@ghost yes but very limited usage...

[@dubiousdoublechin6363]

March 28 here, thanks for this!

[@htsk4898]

Thanks for the comment! Best of luck mate!

[@abysstv3]

17 yr old me says i wish you luck. its my birthday four years back so i hope you're okay and in good health

[@dubiousdoublechin6363]

@@abysstv3 Much appreciated. Don't regret anything. It asks a lot and there are hard days but that's with any job.

[@123Alllstar]

February 21st here, thanks for the info

[@No0bish1]

same!

[@htsk4898]

No worries, best of luck!

[@markhassan6203]

Shaving brush for cleaning down your Steyr.

[@Viney209]

Yep, fuckin good advice, use a toothbrush to loosen graphite, rust and cordite, brush out and oil up.

[@Viney209]

Dont forget to clean the gas chamber and trigger mechanism too, once you get to your unit you will wash your plastic body in soapy water, remember to keep your receiver group and bolt clean and oiled up too. Once you are on operations its a must to keep cordite and graphite in your trigger group and reciever, minimal oil and keep things smooth.

[@27r81]

Don’t forget occy straps. It doesn’t have to be green or black unless you have a regi corporal

[@troycarson3134]

What length mate?

[@27r81]

@@troycarson3134 just the normal ones maybe about 30cm when not stretched

[@suki9099]

For any women here. For that time of the month how do you cope, heavy times or searing pain. Are contraceptive items allowed?

[@tiffanylea346]

Great advice, thank you!

[@alexbennett6947]

I’m going may 29th 4 weeks away this video is helpful thanks mate 80 days here we come.

[@AWretchedMan]

Howd ya go!?

[@coolguy6494]

howd ya go!?

[@MrPaterson51]

check out- in the trenches with cas

[@guardian2-735]

He’s a legend

[@texodonnell9826]

hey i remember seeing you in his chat years ago

[@danielstiff1188]

2nd March thanks heaps!

[@aaronpalmer9401]

Thanks for all of the knowledge and information mate.

[@AWretchedMan]

Great hey!?

[@laitonhutchinson955]

"RI's hate floppy things" - Noted...

[@kyleinwood284]

Cheers for this mate, my enlistment day is the 12th keen as

[@aug9]

How was it brother?

[@brodiegriffin_is_Ozzy]

Non scented soap and your baby wipes if they let you keep them . Lol . Full cleaning kit issued with all firearms , you won't get one without the other.

[@comet_4054]

Leaving in a few days. Should i bring workbooks (books for writing), also will we get time for casual reading or nah?

[@Flex97AF]

How much money should I bring and do I need to bring money? Or is it recommended??

[@johnnydreacts]

Heading off August 21st :) One thing I'm curious about, I was tested with and without my glasses at my medical, had the same results with and without weirdly with the eye test. Any recommendations? I generally don't wear them all the time, but I feel as though with the long days and all the information to take in, might be best to wear them full time perhaps?

[@leaf-]

Howd it go mate?

[@GW2KillerBEE]

is all these things still relevant? In today's Kapooka?

[@b.joseph4991]

I've lived with diabetes for a while now, and I've have been wondering if type 1 diabetics can join ADF?

[@Furphy117]

10th july, cheers for the tips

[@katiejaydee5038]

Are we allowed to bring small scissors (for trimming nails and cutting tape)?

[@DmanBeatz]

thanks for the tips harry mate!

[@htsk4898]

No worries! Glad to have helped!

[@aingafay4876]

Hi my names Hakeai and I'm preparing for Kapooka at the end of this year and I was asking if you guys could help me out

[@paspunbahadur5874]

can PR holder are allowed to join army ? or first you must be australian citizen ?

[@michaelvasile869]

Can you bring cigarettes at kapooka?

[@bmx2is2sweet2]

Just curious if that flag is all for show? Like why is it back to front?

[@thebarbellcoop7170]

The union jack should always be positioned in the top left corner, even if the flag is hung vertically.

[@wildfox5184]

I went through in 1987 I wish I took earplugs they (instructors) yelled am cursed a lot haha

[@glennmcmurtrie2508]

Harry, did caz from in the trenches with caz contact you?

[@htsk4898]

Not yet mate

[@MYTMOUSE007]

What’s the deal on taking supplements with you? IE. preworkout, protein, glutamine, ginkgo etc?

[@louis1505]

Hey, i'm heading of in a a month and you mentioned that you should put those things like pens, tape etc in a spot where your DS won't see them. I was wondering is that because that stuff counts as contraband? Like if I have extra pens with me or a spare key will the yell at me for it or is it ok? Probably a dumb question but I'm new to this so I'd appreciate the help. Cheers

[@arcaneclips2456]

Loui S what date are you leaving ?:) and what job role are you going to be doing ?

[@louis1505]

leaving 28th of june, infantry ARES

[@arcaneclips2456]

Loui S goodluck mate!

[@louis1505]

Cheers, one week till i'm off!

[@1337flite]

It’s not contraband - it’s so u jack mates don’t steal it.

[@rhiannonbrooker7767]

I am joining when I am 17 so in two years I was wondering if when you go to kapooka can we bring pictures of our family with us and do we get to keep them with us

[@tysonen5973]

can bring whatever you like but the things not alowed will be locked away

[@ornzwa]

Is that thumbnail photo from when you were there? I swear that looks like everyone from my platoon back in 2001

[@itscozzdogg7380]

I'm 14 and I'm going to join once I finish year 12 and I was wondering about food allergies because I have a peanut allergy and I don't want that to compromise my training if I eat the wrong thing, are you allowed to bring epi-pens and others like that?

[@cadedonaldson7441]

just look up "can I join the ADF with a peanut allergy:" im pretty sure you can

[@SamHodby]

10 march for reserve training. fun times.

[@josephbruce7643]

I just got back from Reserve training (Feb 17). This list is really good

[@SamHodby]

Joseph Bruce that is great, congrats. Anything you found particularly horrible?

[@josephbruce7643]

The first 3 weeks are equally horrible and it gradually got better as the staff gained respect for you as an individual. this is also the time when all the skills you have been taught get put into practice. the 3rd week is also the week when we got our watches back. good luck mate I'm sure you'll do great!

[@SamHodby]

Winston Li where do you parade?

[@htsk4898]

Hope you had fun mate!

[@howiethomas522]

Dumb Question, but do you know how much of the kit you need to get before going to Kappoka is tax-deductible. My son went through last year and is now doing Tax Return...

[@anmolmalhotra1580]

You should claim all items as tax deductible. That’s what I did for my tax return

[@jordanfalcioni4745]

You've probably never seen this question, but I've got a stutter and I'm keen on doing the adf to prove to myself I can conquer anything in life but will I be accepted in? I know if I get in I'm going to get shit put on me but I love a good laugh on it too 😂

[@DanDOGGO]

I doubt they will not accept you because it'll come under discrimination. Unless it physically stops you from doing certain things. But you will definitely get shit from your mates for it!

[@lukphom3727]

It will be just banter at the end of the day mate haha

[@JamesNolan-jy6fz]

Quick question, I'm in the assessment stage of enrolling and hopefully can head to kapooka in 2-3 months from now. I know there is a lot of theory work, but should I expect homework or assignments (essays for example)?

[@Ragdoll00]

Hey mate! How did it all go?

[@seanbutnotasheeple2090]

I swear that's my section in the picture

[@stengoa5496]

Do people just steal everything from each other at Kapooka or..

[@htsk4898]

Not really, there's a strong sense of mateship (as you would hope), but it never hurts to put your name on stuff so Robbo doesn't end up wearing your jocks!

[@garyfoale3707]

Sten Goa God help you if an RI finds you nicking anything from a mate. Stuff can get lost, so it's good to label everything. We used the first three letters of your surname followed by the last three numbers of your regi number.

[@ta-ku5914]

So you don’t get calls? Or phone time?

[@BaileyChalcraft]

What’s the go with mobile phones? Are you allowed on your phones of a night? Also are there visiting weekends etc

[@lilianahmartinez2773]

nah mate can't have your phones on base, i think. they'll allow mailing and some limited phone calls

[@especiallyleavish]

So how many Coat hangers should I take? they're kind of awkward to pack around.

[@joeyphaahla]

10 at least I reckon

[@roryjames3083]

Hey mate, great vids, just wondering is the aptitude test hard, ive been practising with the adf app, however i cant do algebra, is it a common test question, and if i got all those questions wrong would i still pass? thanks mate

[@andrewmanttan1119]

@Rory James how do you go with the aptitude test, I too am terrible with the algebra on the practice n will need to do the real deal this week.

[@roryjames3083]

@@andrewmanttan1119 hi mate, Yea I don't think I even got one algebra question. It's pretty easy mate. Good luck

[@andrewmanttan1119]

@Rory James ah great, the rest was easy in practice just that algebra had me freakin. Cheers mate and thanks heaps for the reply 'ey. Hope you're doing well in there bloke. 👍

[@talishajadeingram196]

You forgot SUNSCREEN

[@linanae1]

when you finish Kapooka and move to the Employment training stage, do you go straight there or do you go home for a while as a break then go to employment training (eg medic training, artillery training etc)

[@cm793325]

linanae1 yes that's a good one to ask :)

[@htsk4898]

As I'm a chocco, I'd ask any ARA members if the could answer this question, and you should too. For us choccos though it's broken up into block training, like TAFE pretty much.

[@Aphony66]

You go directly to your IET course location depending on your enlisted CORPS

[@dankosaurusrekt2540]

You may have to wait until an IET course frees up, if you're not directly shipped to your IET course, you'll be posted back to your unit until an IET opens up.

[@Flex97AF]

@@dankosaurusrekt2540 what do you mean by posted back to your unit??

[@mingyuhuang8944]

Good vid bro I'm going soon

[@GamingDump]

Do you get ragged on for wearing goggles during the swimming bouts? Were there any sessions where you had to swim great lengths?

[@hibye3387]

Do they do reserve training in May/ June?

[@htsk4898]

They do reserve training every four weeks

[@anmolmalhotra1580]

I went for reserve training in June

[@dylanadnum6210]

how long is the course at Kapooka and what are the Physical requirements

[@TomMacca]

dylan adnum for army it’s 40 push ups 75 sit-ups and a certain time on a 2.4km run, for a army soldier it’s 3 months ish

[@daito9452]

Goes for like 80 days roughly

[@stevejmorify]

Going in July!! should i purchase better boots or are the ones issued ok? heard they're not the best. plus i was thinking of training in them. thoughts or suggestions would be very much appreciated. keep up the good work Harry!

[@htsk4898]

The issued boots are actually really good, but try and get a second opinion from a full time member!

[@godswarriorawaken6611]

im going in july too :)

[@TanekaJane]

godswarriorawaken my partner is leaving in July as well!

[@garethauld8393]

I'm going July 24th any one else?

[@Aphony66]

If you rock up to Kapooka with your own style of boot, be prepared to have them confiscated.

[@mickdavies9161]

Maybe a stupid question, can you take any IT like iPad, phone to Kapooka?

[@anmolmalhotra1580]

From my experience You won’t have time for it. Don’t bother.

[@tawandamushariwa501]

What happens on immersion day?

[@fluid__447]

i am 15 and i wish to inlist as an infantry so how would the atmosphere when i go when im 17

[@joysteele-perkins9128]

Cuzzie well there will be young and old people there you won’t get treated differently although there might be weird looks by older generals

[@fluid__447]

Zebgo Gaming and more ok thank you man

[@TrashManCan]

I'll let you know mate, I'm 17 leaving in a week.

[@joeyphaahla]

@@TrashManCan I’ll go as 18 straight after the HSC (Chocco)

[@getback2theessence]

What size padlocks 🔐? There is obviously a wide range of sizes available.

[@Sonaint]

I got a 120/30 mm Lockwood lock

[@t0m33r5]

goddards so no dead brasso on your belt buckle etc etc

[@militaryreviews5817]

sorry but it does not get cold at koppoka I live 10 minutes away from the base and it only gets down to about 5 degrees

[@jezz346]

Military Reviews that’s cold to Queenslanders though 😂

[@garyfoale3707]

Military Reviews I remember being out on ex there in July-August. I was lying in long grass, and I tapped an old white log with my rifle. It wasn't a white log, it was a sheet of ice that fell off. To me, that was cold.

[@Maj0rSlay3r]

Do u catch a bus that is provided or do u have to find ur own way there??

[@aiden_cb1139]

provided

[@sjcobra84]

Pen is mightier than the sword.

[@lukedoerre7490]

Do you know if you can take a watch? If so what type other than Gshock? Garmin?

[@tysonyoung3219]

Wait until you’re in and claim it on tax

[@joyemakaunga]

Gshock no smart watch

[@JJSPARROW1978]

Baby Wipes? Gun Oil. Use gun oil if you need a bath or to wipe the plastics.

[@Jezzyzeggs]

Should I pack my stuff inside a backpack or a duffel bag? Also, is it true that they make you run with your bag on the first day?

[@andrewjohn1423]

It was 13 years ago I was there, but I think we dropped the bags then they took us to get clothing. They take most your stuff off you first day aswell so u may not get to keep everything until the end of the training. You will get chances to go back to your bags sometimes. Good luck and try not to stress if you get in trouble it's all part of it. I look back and laugh, try to have fun and make lots of mates.

[@Jezzyzeggs]

@@andrewjohn1423 I have one more question because a lot of people have differing opinions: is joining the armed forces worth it?

[@andrewjohn1423]

@Jezzyzeggs if you have a good job with a future there, then maybe not. But if you're just bumming around in a shit dead end job and u want to leave town on an adventure, I say go for it. I was a bit of a drop kick, never really applying myself to anything, I've been out for 6 years now and have a really good job and life. The army gave me the confidence in myself to apply myself more.

[@kieranlambert3464]

Will I be supplied with prescription ADF approved glasses, and even if I won't need them all the time can I just have them handy on me at all times?

[@JT-93]

Can you take a safety razor or does it have to be Gillette type razor?

[@stephencollis1603]

I'm going through the enlistment process at the moment but I'm wondering if when I go to Kapooka will I be allowed to have photos of my kids there and will I be allowed to call them at all ?

[@Aphony66]

No phonecalls to home are allowed in the first month or so, hence the letter writing advice in his video. ALL mobile phone will be confiscated by the RI's when you rock up to Kappoka and will be allowed to be signed out at various times and then must be signed back in again

[@xXAkitokunXx]

You can have family photos but keep it hidden away

[@leonvaj3307]

Do the army do exam or test

[@rachelcrowe2423]

Hey I was just wondering can you still join if you drop out of high school in year 10

[@Sword-of-allah]

I dropped out in year 10 also I’m still going on with it should pull through I hope

[@rachelcrowe2423]

@@Sword-of-allah thanks

[@tysonen5973]

you can do an equivilent course if you havent finished year 10 but if you drop out after you complete year 10 your good to go

[@shackerslade3215]

were you in cadets?

[@thatgymboy0171]

What is the age limit to join the adf to go to kapooka

[@oompaloompa5171]

Minimum 17

[@rachelcrowe2423]

how important is it to be good at Reading writing maths etc

[@joeyphaahla]

You ‘ave to finish Yr 10 Maths and English

[@dylansmith2324]

Can we take a leatherman ?

[@cooperduncan3240]

I'm leaving for Kapooka in 2019 and was wondering if it's recommended or if you need to take your own Sunglasses down at all?

[@bobfat1216]

King Atlas when did u finish ur recruitment process or did ur assessment day and got ur enlistment date. I’ve done the whole process including PFA and still haven’t received a date because of medical. They did tell me tho I will be sent late this year or early next year. What are u going in for?

[@inikostanley1638]

Do u get gassed at kapooka?

[@Jack-ee6jf]

yep.. its not that bad though

[@jimmyrecard6021]

what about foot powder

[@SamsAdventures247]

next kapooka enlistment dates.

[@dylanscaddan4944]

When do you receive a JI list

[@zebik0897]

When u get ur letter of offer

[@lincolnluvara8184]

On the subject of pens does the neatness of your handwriting matter

[@nicholasrusling9188]

no

[@joeyphaahla]

@@nicholasrusling9188 ok that’s good

[@RobelynAbano]

I'm a woman, short (5ft) and English is my secondary language. Would I get treated badly at Kapooka or would ppl feel sorry for me? LOL.

[@dillonhill5232]

Youd be treated badly

[@amandawalker2670]

Anyone heading there on 27th of February, my enlistment date.

[@arcaneclips2456]

Heading 9th July, anyone else ? 🤙🏼

[@comet_4054]

I'm heading out on the 10th

[@XxBloggs]

Lots of stuff gets stolen there by the sound of it

[@anmolmalhotra1580]

Take lock pads with you so you can keep all your stuff locked up. I took heaps of locks with me when I was there

[@jackreed1882]

Still waiting for call for me pfa test

[@scorpzau5062]

Did you get in ?

[@jackreed1882]

@@scorpzau5062 yeah 3 years ago haha

[@mariab3956]

Is there a woman on her 50's who has already joined in ADF?

[@RBFR01]

I just chew my finger nails.

[@CasMaksFTW]

Sassy Sasquatch and your toenails?

[@joysteele-perkins9128]

Adam Bretnall i dont think you will be worrying if u eat ur toenails when u r in the army so do whatever u want ig

[@darienstevenson]

I'm 17 and leaving for Kapooka, what are some tips you guy's could give me about Kapooka since I'm gonna be one of the youngest recruits.

[@ambrosemaverick9564]

Don't take stuff personally.. when do you leave.?

[@TT56347]

WTF i feel i've seen you before

[@memphispay9977]

Ivan Jay I literally thought the same thing haha

[@maxnortheast7700]

Yea same

[@Laleleichick77]

What’s it like for transgender people? I’ve done a lot of research on this topic but I want to know from someone that was down there that have trained along side with them. Great vid series by the way!!

[@Jack-ee6jf]

All the boys in the platoon would probably talk shit haha, the army has no safe space for anyone

[@Laleleichick77]

Jack hahaha Of course. I’m use to it. I just need to fully understand and be ready for what I’m getting myself into.

[@btech807]

@@Laleleichick77 i got raped when i went

[@Jay-fp8iy]

@@Laleleichick77 Asked a few mates about this, basically you won't be culturally accepted even though they will be forced to work with you due to the higher ups wanting to be seen as progressive for promotions sake. It's not a place you'd want to be. If you rat people out then no one will like you, so you will be stuck defending yourself. They also said depending on if you're M->F, or F->M, or 'just playing dress-ups' will dictate the type of shit you get. If you are M-F then expect the worst. They aren't keen on gays either. I don't want to say online but they said bad things happen when the officers aren't around. These guys were all infantry btw. They basically explained it as you need to trust each other with your lives in life and death situations. It may not have been what you wanted to hear but it's what they told me so I hope it gave you some insight. Just being honest.

[@Papasdaking12]

4th September for me mate, 1 question I have to ask I'm 17 do I get treated differently at kapooka because of my age? Because I hope I don't 😂

[@julianlituri973]

Jacob Papas How long did it take for you to get an enlistment date? I'm 17 and about to attend my assessment session. Going through as infantry reserve. Is the reserve enlistment time quicker than full time???

[@Aphony66]

Only thing you cant do is drink Alcohol. You wont get a chance to drink it at Kapooka anyways.

[@iDeliciousness]

fuck, how good is a great northern gunna be after Kapooka 😍😍😍