Initial training consists of three modules which equate to approximately 7 weeks of training.

Mod 1 and 2 are normally conducted in November and Mod 3 in Early January. It is preferable that you are able to complete these modules back to back.
 

Recruit Territorial Force All Corps Basic 157 Training Dates

• Mod 1 -17-18 Nov 2012
• Mod 2 -19 Nov 2012 – 15 Dec 2012
• Mod 3 - 07 - 26 Jan 2013
   

Please note that this course structure is currently under review and may change.

Mod 1

The purpose of Mod 1 is to familiarise recruits with the Army prior to them attending the Recruit Territorial Force All Corps Basic Mod 2.

This is a  two day introduction to life in the Army. During this period you will be introduced to drill, Military Law, and the Ethos and Values on the NZ Army. You will also be taught how to live in a military environment and the standards that are required of you over the next two modules. Mod 1 and 2 are conducted annually in mid-November
 

Mod 2

The aim of this course is to produce a soldier capable of a fulfilling an appointment within an infantry section. The Mod 2 is a 28 day course conducted immediately after the Mod 1.

During the Mod 2 you will be introduced to:
 

• Drill
• First Aid
• Introduction to the IW Steyr rifle, including maintenance. You will conduct live firing on the range in order to qualify on the Annual Weapon Shoot.
• Living in a field environment, including patrolling procedures, and operating in a rifle section.
• Introduction to Physical Training, including the Army Fitness Test.
  
  

Mod 3

Mod 3 is conducted in early January and is a continuation module building on skills you have learnt, and providing you with further skills to enable you to be a section member within a rifle section.

This is a further 21 days of solid training, and at the completion of this module you will be ready for service and employment within your Reserve Unit.

During your final period of initial training you will:

Continue to develop your talent on the drill square.
 

• Broaden your understanding of military law to include “The Laws of Armed Conflict”
• Conduct, the Army Required Fitness Test (RFL), swim test and timed pack walk.
• Get an introduction to the various infantry platoon weapons systems. This involves understanding the characteristics of the weapons, basic maintenance, and their employment. You will fire the LSW machine gun, the M72 anti armoured weapon system, 40mm grenade launcher and throw the high explosive (HE) hand grenade.
• Finally you will further develop your field-craft and battle-craft skills culminating in a field exercise where all your newly-learned skills will be tested.
   

Over the course of the three modules of training you will cover the majority of the activities that are conducted on the Regular Force All Arms Recruit Course. However, you will only be given an introduction and will continue to develop your skills within your home unit.

After completing the MOD 3 you will be required to complete a signallers MOD 4 course. This teaches you how operate the Tactical Military Communications Systems (TMCS) within the NZ Army. This course is only an introduction to the systems you will operate as a signaller. You will then need to continue training to improve your familiarity with the equipment and become a proficient signaller.

The skills learnt on the MOD 4 will enable a Reserve signaller to work in a Combat Net Radio (CNR) environment. This will incorporate (but is not limited to) the following disciplines:
 

• HF radio operation and antennas and the sound theory of HF radio wave propagation,
• VHF radio operation and antennas and the sound theory of VHF radio wave propagation
• UHF and Military Tactical Satellite radio, the antennas and sound theory of their use
• Radio Telephone Procedures (RATEL)
• Radio logging
• Setting up a CNR detachment in both technical and tactical environments
   

You may get the opportunity to complete one the NZ Army driving courses to enhance your employability within your trade.