Training and skills guides
The ADF training and skills guides explain the skills acquired during military service in civilian language.
The guides assist with developing a resume or writing a job application by matching military skills with civilian work opportunities, providing:
- information about the responsibilities and tasks undertaken during military service
- alignment of training and skills to military rank
- translation of military language into civilian language
- examples of civilian language for writing a CV, résumé, or an application.
The guides are grouped by the equivalent military rank from each service area: N = Navy rank, A = Army rank, AF = Air Force rank.
Other Ranks
Seaman (N), Private (A), Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (AF) (PDF, 1.15 MB)
Leading Seaman (N), Corporal/Bombardier (A), Corporal (AF) (PDF, 1.16 MB)
Petty Officer (N), Sergeant (A), Sergeant (AF) (PDF, 1.16 MB)
Chief Petty Officer (N), Warrant Officer Class 2 (A), Flight Sergeant (AF) (PDF, 1.16 MB)
Warrant Officer (N), Warrant Officer Class 1 (A), Warrant Officer (AF) (PDF, 1.16 MB)
Commissioned Ranks
Acting Sub Lieutenant (N), 2nd Lieutenant (A), Pilot Officer (AF) (PDF, 1.18 MB)
Sub Lieutenant (N), Lieutenant (A), Flying Officer (AF) (PDF, 1.19 MB)
Lieutenant (N), Captain (A), Flight Lieutenant (AF) (PDF, 1.19 MB)
Lieutenant Commander (N), Major (A), Squadron Leader (AF) (PDF, 1.19 MB)
Commander (N), Lieutenant Colonel (A), Wing Commander (AF) (PDF, 1.19 MB)