Prince Harry Secondment to Australian Defence Force and leaving the Army When did Harry leave the Army? Harry's attachment with the ADF ended on 8 May 2015, and on 19 June 2015 his career with the Army ended. When was he Seconded to the Australian Defence Force? On 6 April 2015, What did he do while on duty? While in Perth, he trained with Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), participating in the SASR selection course, including a fitness test and a physical training session Did he go into any war zones during this time? He also spent time flying over Sydney as co-pilot of an Army Black Hawk and participated in counter-terrorism training in Sydney Harbour Did he train with any special forces? He also joined SASR members in Perth for live-fire shooting exercises with numerous Special Forces weapons at a variety of ranges and completed an insertion training exercise Did he do any other training with special forces? Training activities included remotely detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and rappelling from a building. He also spent time flying over Sydney Did he fly with the Air Force? He also spent time flying over Sydney as co-pilot of an Army Black Hawk and participated in counter-terrorism training in Sydney Harbour with Royal Australian Navy clearance divers.
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How long did Prince Harry serve with the Australian Defence Force?
On 17 March 2015, Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry would leave the Armed Forces in June. Before then, he would spend four weeks throughout April and May at army barracks in Darwin, Perth and Sydney whilst seconded to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). After leaving the Army, while considering his future, he would return to work with the Ministry of Defence, supporting Case Officers in the Ministry of Defence's Recovery Capability Programme, working with both those who administer and receive physical and mental care within the London District area in a voluntary capacity.  On 6 April 2015, Prince Harry reported for duty to Australia's Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra, Australia. Harry flew to Darwin later that day to start his month-long secondment to the ADF's 1st Brigade. His visit included detachments to NORFORCE as well as to an aviation unit. While in Perth, he trained with Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), participating in the SASR selection course, including a fitness test and a physical training session with SASR selection candidates. He also joined SASR members in Perth for live-fire shooting exercises with numerous Special Forces weapons at a variety of ranges and completed an insertion training exercise using a rigid-hull inflatable boat. In Sydney, he undertook urban operations training with the 2nd Commando Regiment. Training activities included remotely detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and rappelling from a building. He also spent time flying over Sydney as co-pilot of an Army Black Hawk and participated in counter-terrorism training in Sydney Harbour with Royal Australian Navy clearance divers.  Harry's attachment with the ADF ended on 8 May 2015, and on 19 June 2015 his career with the Army ended. CANNOTANSWER
Harry's attachment with the ADF ended on 8 May 2015, and on 19 June 2015 his career with the Army ended.
The Defence Act 1903 (Cth) is an Act of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, that acquired royal assent on 22 October 1903. It was created to allow for the naval and military defence of Australia. The Act was amended and expanded overtime to formerly include conscription, the envelopment of the Naval Defence Act 1910 and the Air Force Act 1923, and today governs how the Australian Defence Force operates.

Background 
On 1 January 1901, the federation of the Australian Colonies to form the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed, with the newly in force Constitution of Australia requiring that the colonial military forces be combined under the Commonwealth.

Act

Original 
The Act, as originally made, consisted of 11 parts, 124 sections, and 3 schedules.

Current 
As of 2021, the Act is divided into 24 parts, 359 sections, and 1 schedule.

Administration 
Part II and Part III's Division 1 covers the administrative aspects of the defence force. The rest of part III covers the requirements of service, including reservist service, and remuneration. Part IV deals with the citizenry's liability to serve within the defence forces, while part V covers the Australian Defence Force Cadets. Part VI charges the Governor–General with special powers. Part VII to IX deal with disputes and offences committed under the act.

Analysis

Amendments

Legacy

See also 

 Australian Army

References

Bibliography 

Australian law
Australian defence policies 
The Defence Force Service Medal (DFSM) is an Australian Military award given for long service by permanent members of the Australian Defence Force.  It is part of the suite of defence force service awards introduced in 1982, which also included the Reserve Force Decoration (RFD, for officers of the Australian Defence Force Reserves) and the Reserve Force Medal (RFM, for non-commissioned members of the Reserve forces). All three medals were replaced in 2002 with a single medal, the Defence Long Service Medal, which is now awarded to all permanent and reserve members irrespective of rank.

Additional service clasps are issued for each further 5 years after the initial 15 year qualifying service period. On the ribbon, a rosette indicates the award of each clasp, although the fifth and subsequent clasps are indicated by a small Federation Star. With the introduction of the Defence Long Service Medal, the DFSM is now a closed award with only clasps to existing awards continuing to be issued.

Description
 The DFSM is a cupro-nickel circular chamfered medal. The obverse has the Joint Service Emblem.
 The reverse is inscribed 'FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE IN THE PERMANENT FORCES' around the circumference.
 The ribbon has three equal stripes of gold and azure-blue edged with azure-blue. The colours were the national colours of Australia at the time of introduction.
 The clasp is a cupro-nickel bar with the Royal Cypher flanked by sprigs of wattle in the centre. When the ribbon is worn alone a clasp is indicated by the addition of a cupro-nickel round rosette, or a silver miniature Federation Star.

Other Australian long service awards
Other Australian long service awards include:
 Reserve Force Decoration
 Reserve Force Medal
 Defence Long Service Medal
 National Medal
 Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal

Australian Defence Medal
While not awarded for "long service" per se, the Australian Defence Medal is sometimes classified as a "long service medal" - it is intended to recognise all those who completed an obligation to serve their country (whether voluntarily or conscripted).

See also
 Australian Honours Order of Precedence
 Australian Honours System

References

External links
 Defence Force Service Medal, itsanhonour.gov.au
 DFSM Fact Sheet, itsanhonour.gov.au
 Number awarded, itsanhonour.gov.au

Military awards and decorations of Australia
1982 establishments in Australia
Awards established in 1982
Long and Meritorious Service Medals of Britain and the Commonwealth The Reserve Force Medal (RFM) is an Australian Military award given for long service by non-commissioned members of the Reserve Forces.  It is part of the suite of defence force service awards introduced in 1982, which also included the Defence Force Service Medal (DFSM, for all members of the permanent forces) and the Reserve Force Decoration (RFD, for officers of the Reserve forces).  All three medals were replaced in 2002 with a single medal, the Defence Long Service Medal, which is now awarded to all permanent and reserve members irrespective of rank.

Additional service clasps, each indicating a further 5 years after the initial 15 year qualifying service, can still be issued to persons awarded the RFD, RFM or DFSM. The first four clasps to the medal are indicated by rosettes. These are replaced by a single silver Federation Star for the fifth clasp. Additional Federation Star emblems are added for subsequent clasps.

Other Australian Long Service Awards include:
 Defence Force Service Medal
 Defence Long Service Medal (currently awarded)
 National Medal (Australia)
 Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal

While the Australian Defence Medal is sometimes classified as a "long service medal", it is intended to recognise all those who completed an obligation to serve their country (whether voluntarily or conscripted), and is not awarded for "long service" per se.

Description
 The Reserve Force Medal is an oval cupro-nickel medal, ensigned with the Crown of Saint Edward. The obverse has the Joint Service Emblem on a rayed background.
 The reverse is inscribed 'FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE IN THE RESERVE FORCES'.
 The ribbon is azure blue with gold edges. The colours were the national colours of Australia at the time of introduction.
 The clasp is a cupro-nickel bar with the Royal Cypher flanked by sprigs of wattle in the centre. When the ribbon is worn alone a clasp is indicated by the addition of a cupro-nickel oval rosette or a silver Federation Star.

See also
 Australian Honours System
 Australian Honours Order of Precedence

References

External links
ADF Honours and Awards - Military site
It's an Honour - Australian Government site

Military awards and decorations of Australia
1982 establishments in Australia
Awards established in 1982
Long service medals
Long and Meritorious Service Medals of Britain and the Commonwealth