Royal Australian Corps of Transport Air Dispatcher Employment Specification

UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF TRANSPORT
EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICATION
INCLUDING CAREER MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE
AIR DISPATCHER (ECN 099)
A.P. ADAMS
Colonel
Employment Category Sponsor Personnel -Army
Royal Australian Corps of Transport
Mar 2010
AMENDMENT CERTIFICATE
1. Proposals for amendment or additions to the information contained within the Employment
Specification for Air Dispatcher (ECN 099) are to be submitted through the Employment Category
Sponsor, at the Army Logistic Training Centre. Final approval of all amendments is DGPERS-A (via
Employment Management Section, Directorate of Workforce Management – Army (DWM-A). The only
authorised Employment Specification is the copy on the DWM-A website.
2. Authorised amendments are:
Amendment
List Produced Amendment Date Amended and
Number Date of By Approval Position
Endorsement
ECS RACT, Initial version post GORPS
1 15 Mar 10 DGPERS-A
ALTC 09 WEF 18 Mar 10
Annex B, appendix 12 and 29 Mar 10
WO Tech Data
2 29 Mar 10 13, amend proficiency title SO2 EM, DGPERS-
Proficiency
in 11A and 11B A
Reference A title amended
Annex C, Career
Progression Diagram
inserted
Paragraph 27g: remove

reference to Diploma of
Logistics 10 Jun 10
3 May 10 ECM RACT, SO2 EMS
Annex B, appendixes 7 and DGPERS-A
8 and annex D appendix 12
- Remove DRVR TRK AC
LOAD/UNLD VEH HR2A
207185 and insert Operator
Truck Aircraft Loading
Unloading Vehicle
(Endorsement A)
At the time of publication, information provided within this document is correct. Any errors
identified are to be staffed to the Employment Management Section, Directorate of Workforce
Management – Army DGPERS-A for amendment.
ES AIR DISPATCHER (ECN 099) REVIEW ANNUALLY BY 30 JUN

VERSION 3.0 OF 10 JUN 10
ECN 099 EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICATION
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF TRANSPORT
AIR DISPATCHER
References:
A. DFRT Determination No. 10 of 2009, Graded Other Ranks Pay Structure 2009, of 16 Oct 09
B. DFRT Determination No. 25 of 2008, Graded Other Ranks Pay Structure, of 24 Dec 08
C. DFRT Determination No. 11 of 1997, Royal Australian Corps of Transport – Trade restructure of
30 Mar 98
D. DFRT Determination No. 9 of 2007, Pay Grade Placement Warrant Officer Class One, of 01
Aug 07
E. DI(G) PER 33-5 Arrangements for service in the Australian Defence Force
F. DI(A) PERS 34-8 Inherent Requirements of Service in the Australian Defence Force
G. DI(A) PERS 47-11 Career Management of Soldiers in the Australian Regular Army and Army
Reserve
H. DI(A) PERS 116-3 Grant, Retention and Relinquishment of Employment Category and
Associated Pay Procedures — Soldiers
I. DI(A) PERS 116-6 Army Induction Management Process
J. DI(A) PERS 116-7 Civil Accreditation of Military Training
K. DI(A) PERS 116-8 Promotion, Reduction and Relinquishment of Rank of Soldiers in the Regular
Army and Army Reserve
L. DI(A) PERS 116-9 Army Employment Category Management Process
M. DI(A) PERS 124-9 Australian Defence Force Dental Employment Clarification System
N. DI(A) PERS 135-1 Australian Defence Force Policy on Individual Readiness
O. DI(A) PERS 148-1 Australian Defence Policy on Physical Fitness
P. DI(A) PERS 159-1 PULHEEMS Employment Standards
Q. DI(A) PERS 173-6 Employment of Members of the Army Reserve on Full-time Service
R. DI(G) PERS 33-2 Return of Service Obligation
S. DI(A) LOG 12-1, Regulation of the Technical Integrity of Land Material
T. ADF Pay and Conditions Manual (PACMAN)
U. ALTC SOP No 505 – Recognition
V. ATI 1-3 Individual Training and Assessment in Army
W. CA Directive 11/06, Three Year Posting Tenures
X. CA Directive 06/08, Army Standard Minimum Time in Rank
Authority
1. DFRT Authority. The category name Air Dispatcher (AD) (ECN 099) and pay grade allocation
are contained in reference A and commence WEF 18 Mar 10. The previous Determinations,
references B to D, concluded on 17 Mar 10.
No Detriment Clause
2. A member is qualified for worn rank as at the effective date of the DFRT Determination,
however for this category the requirements of Implementation Plan (GORPS 2009) No. 7/10 Air
Dispatcher (ECN 171) remain extant.
3. Soldiers are not required to meet newly introduced requirements for current skill grade and worn
rank. During the currency of the member’s Personnel Advisory Committee (PAC) clearance, the
member is required to meet the promotion requirement for the next rank as specified in the
Employment Specification (ES) at the time of the PAC.

General
4. Classification. The employment is classified as:
a. Employment description An Air Dispatcher (AD) (ECN 099) is an Australian Regular

Army (ARA) or Army Reserve (ARes), Royal Australian Corps of Transport (RACT)
soldier who packs, rigs, loads/unloads and dispatches stores and equipment for air
movement (including air drop, airland and helicopter external lift) and who manually
dispatches cargo from aircraft while in flight. The Supervisor Aerial Delivery (SAD) may
also be employed as a Project Officer Aerial Delivery (POAD) for aerial delivery and
external lift projects once ADPO/ISO 9001 qualified. Additionally, all personnel employed
in this employment category hold the basic driver competencies.
b. Function. The function of an AD (ECN 099) is to conduct RACT aspects of air transport
logistic support. A detailed description of each sub-function is as follows:
(1) Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1);
(2) Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2);
(3) Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) (ECN 099-3);
(4) Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARA/ARes) (ECN 099-4);
(5) Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (HRR/ARA) ECN 099-5;
(6) Air Dispatcher Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6);
(7) Air Dispatcher Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7);
(8) Air Dispatcher Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8);
(9) Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-9);
(10) Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ARA) (ECN 099-10);
(11) Aerial Delivery Project Officer (SGT-WO1) (ECN 099-11);
(12) Aerial Delivery Chief A (WO1) (ECN 099-11A); and
(13) Aerial Delivery Chief B (WO1) (ECN 099-11B).
c. Tasks. A list of tasks is in annex A.
d. Sponsor. The sponsor of the AD (ECN 099) Employment Category is the Commandant
Army Logistic Training Centre (COMDT ALTC).
e. Where employed. The AD (ECN 099) is predominantly employed within 9th Force
Support Battalion (9 FSB), Air Movements Training and Development Unit (AMTDU),
Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) and 2nd Commando Regiment (2 Cdo Regt). They
can be deployed with a wide variety of units throughout the Army and with other services
of the ADF.
f. Rank and Pay. The AD (ECN 099) category is structured over fourteen Skill Grades and
six Pay Grades, with the ranks for employment range from Private (PTE) to Warrant
Officer Class One Tier B (WO1). The Rank, Skill Grade and Pay Grade for this category
are as follows:

(2) Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1) PTE PG 2 (Note 1)
(3) Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2) PTE PG 1
(4) Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) (ECN 099-3) PTE – LCPL PG 1
(5) Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARA/ARes) (ECN 099-4) PTE – CPL PG 2
(6) Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ARA) (ECN 099-5) PTE – CPL PG 3
(7) AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6) PTE – CPL PG 3
(8) AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7) PTE – CPL PG 3
(9) AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8) PTE – CPL PG 3
(10) Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-9) CPL – SGT PG 4
(11) Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ARA) (ECN 099-10) CPL – WO2 PG 4
(12) Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ARA) (ECN 099-11) SGT – WO2 PG 5
(13) Aerial Delivery Chief A (ARA) (ECN 099-11A) WO1 PG 5A
(14) Aerial Delivery Chief B (ARA) (ECN 099-11B) WO1 PG 6B
5. Age. The minimum age for entry is 17 years and the maximum age for entry is 55. In 2007 the
Compulsory Retirement Age (CRA) was raised to 60 for ARA and 65 for ARes. The maximum age for
entry is to comply with the addition of Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS). IMPS is to be served
before attaining CRA.
6. Education. Completion of Australian Year 9 education (or equivalent) with passes in English
and Mathematics. Enlistment standard education is required.
7. Medical. Current requirement is in accordance with reference P.
8. PULHEEMS. The PULHEEMS table for AD (ECN 99) is:
ECN RANK CP MEC 1 MEC 2
099 all levels PTE - WO1 2 2223 8/3 8/3 22 3233 8/3 8/3 22
9. Psychological. No psychological assessment other than that conducted during basic training is
required for a soldier in this category. All applicants for trade transfer to this category are to undergo a
Psychological Review, and additional psychological assessment may be required.
10. Offence History. Soldiers with an extended history of service and/or civilian offences may be
unsuccessful in applying for transfer. All cases will be individually managed by SCMA.
11. Security clearance requirement. The minimum security classification for this employment is
RESTRICTED. POAD may require clearance to SECRET while posted to AMTDU.
12. Transfers into employment. All applicants for trade transfer to this category are to undergo a
Psychological Review and additional psychological assessment may be required. Potential lateral
enlistment’s assessed with appropriate qualifications, generally enter the employment category stream
at a prescribed rank and will normally be required to undertake some form of refresher training prior to
appointment.

13. Ab-initio and category transfers will generally enter to category stream at the Initial Employment
Training (IET) level and be required to complete the IET Courses. Category transferees who hold rank
prior to a transfer will generally be required to revert to PTE upon successful completion of IET,
however each category is to assess the individual on their merits.
14. Language Other Than English (LOTE). All soldiers in this category are encouraged to develop
Army’s language capability, either through a short language course of General Language course.
Soldiers are to identify to their Career Manager (CM) their willingness to sit the Language Aptitude
Test and/or be considered for language training. Soldiers with previous language experience, either
through school, university or in the family environment, including aboriginal languages, are
encouraged to register their ability using the Application for Recognition as a Claimed Linguist – Army
form located on the DWM-A website. http://intranet.defence.gov.au/armyweb/sites/DWMA/
15. Initial Minimum Period of Service The Initial Minimum Periods of Service (IMPS) for Ab-initio
recruits for this employment category is identified in the Chief of Army Determination on IMPS
available on the DGPERS-A website, http://intranet.defence.gov.au/armyweb/Sites/DGPERSA/ .
Reference E is only to be used for generic advice.
16. Return of Service Obligation A soldier may elect to trade transfer to this employment
category. If a soldier elects to trade transfer to this category, a Return of Service Obligation (ROSO) is
required. The length of ROSO is identified in the Chief of Army Determination on Return of Service
Obligation available on the DGPERS-A website,
http://intranet.defence.gov.au/armyweb/Sites/DGPERSA/ If a member has an existing ROSO from
prior training, this ROSO may be served concurrently. Reference H is only to be used for generic
advice.
17. Other special requirements. ARA members entering this category may be required to attend
parachute training (unit needs). AD (ECN 099) is open to females; but there are restrictions within
infantry and Special Forces units in which they can be employed.
18. Feeder categories. Feeder categories for this employment category may be drawn from lateral,
ab initio and Trade Transfers.
19. Prior training. Soldiers must have completed recruit training at Army Recruit Training Centre
(ARTC). On completion of Recruit Training an ARA AD (ECN 099) must attend a Basic Driver Course
(prior to commencing IET Basic Air Dispatch Cse).
20. Formal qualifications. No formal qualifications are required for entry to this category.
21. Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC)/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Applications for RCC/RPL will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Trade Testing Authority
(TAA) and ECS at ALTC, as per reference U. This policy is applicable to all courses conducted at
ALTC, or competencies/qualifications granted by ALTC.
22. Career profile. The career profile of AD (ECN 099) is detailed in annex B.
23. Career flow chart. The career flow chart for AD (ECN 099) is detailed in annex C.
24. Follow-on categories. The follow-on category for this employment is Regimental Sergeant
Major (RSM) (ECN 350) WO1.
25. Competency statements. A list of formal training and competency statements required for AD
(ECN 099) by rank are listed at annex D.
26. Competency Log Books (AD223). The Competency Log Book (CLB) is to be issued to all
soldiers at the start of their first appointment or recruit training. It will provide a record of qualifications
gained throughout their career. The CLB will also be used to record the competencies and
qualifications gained through On-The-Job Training (OJT), on-the-job Experience (OJE) and any other

formal military training. Once qualified a parachutist is to ensure the PH 260 Parachutist Log Book is
correctly completed at the end of each descent.
27. Accreditation. Accredited qualifications available to soldiers in this employment category are
detailed in reference J and are available at the accreditation website, http://www.defencequals.edu.au
Accreditation available to AD (ECN 099) soldiers who complete the competencies:
a. Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ECN 099-3). On completion of prior training, Basic Drivers
Course and being classified as Private Proficient (PTE (P)), the requirements for the
qualification of TLI30207 Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport) are
satisfied;
b. Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4). On completion of IET Air Dispatch Basic Course
and being classified as PTE (P), the requirement for the qualification of TDA30403
Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service) are
satisfied;
c. Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5). On completion of IET Air Dispatch Basic Course
and being classified as PTE (P), the requirement for the qualification of TDA40403
Statement of Attainment towards the Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Aviation
Ground Operations and Service) are satisfied;
d. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 or 3 (ECN 099-6 or 099-8). On being promoted to the

rank of Corporal (CPL) and achieving a satisfactory Performance Appraisal Report (PAR)
(AC 833-22); or in the case of Reserve members, having satisfactorily demonstrated the
required competencies, the requirements for the qualification of TDA 30403 Certificate III
in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service) are satisfied;
e. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 or 3 (ECN 099-6 or 099-8). On being promoted to the

rank of CPL and achieving a satisfactory PAR (AC 833-22); or in the case of Reserve
members, having satisfactorily demonstrated the required competencies, the
requirements for the qualification of TDA40403 Statement of Attainment towards
Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service) are
satisfied;
f. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 or 2 (ECN 099-9 or 099-10). On being promoted to

the rank of Sergeant (SGT) and achieving a satisfactory PAR (AC 833-22); or in the case
of Reserve members, having satisfactorily demonstrated the required competencies, the
requirements for the qualification of TDA40403 Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution
(Aviation Ground Operations and Service) are satisfied; and
28. Authorisation. The Employment Category Testing Authority (ECTA) for this category is the
Commanding Officer (CO)/Chief Instructor (CI) of the Army School of Transport (AST).
Employment Conditions
29. The Employment Conditions for the employment of AD (ECN 099) is detailed in annex E. The
conditions identify the work value of this employment and describes:
a. responsibilities in the supervision and training of personnel and management of

resources,
b. consequence of error,
c. environmental conditions, and
d. regulation of the technical integrity of land material.

30. List of equipment. The major items of equipment used by the AD (ECN 099) includes, but is
not limited to those described in appendix 1 to annex E.
31. Immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor of the PTE (ECN 099) is the CPL (ECN
099). For the CPL (ECN 099) it is the SGT-WO (ECN 099) and for the SGT-WO (ECN 099) is the unit
operations officer. The immediate supervisor of the unit operations officer is the unit commander.
32. Career Management Guidance. Career Management Guidance describes the AD (ECN 099)
employment category structure and outlines the procedures for the management of those personnel
within the category structure in order to provide guidelines to commanders and career managers. The
Career Management Guidance is detailed in annex F.
Miscellaneous
33. Date of most recent job analysis/survey. This ES is based on a category validation
conducted in Oct 09 as detailed in reference A.
34. Miscellaneous information. At all category qualification levels, soldiers are required to
demonstrate competency to job standard IAW the assessment criteria defined. Assessment of this
competency will be on all courses and assessments; the soldier is to satisfy all standards under the
conditions given for each training objective.
Annexes:
A. List of tasks
B. Career profile
C. Career flow chart (TBA)
D. Competency statements
E. Employment Conditions
F. Air Dispatcher Career Management Guidance

ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
LIST OF TASKS
1. The Air Dispatcher (AD) (ECN 099) is required to possess a variety of technical and non-
technical skills with specialisation in air logistic operations. Category progression involves a
commensurate increase in technical knowledge and responsibility for the completion of category
related tasks. The main tasks performed by an Air Dispatcher are as follows:
a. Air Dispatcher Grade 1 & 3 (ECN 099-1 & ECN 099-3) are in appendix 1;
b. Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ECN 099-2) is in appendix 2;
c. Air Dispatcher Grade 4 & 5 (ECN 099-4 & ECN 099-5) are in appendix 3
d. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6) is in appendix 4;
e. AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (ECN 099-7) is in appendix 5;
f. AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) is in appendix 6;
g. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ECN 099-9) (ARes) is in appendix 7;
h. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) (ARA) is in appendix 8;
i. Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11) (SGT – WO2) is in appendix 9; and
j. Aerial Delivery Chief (ECN 099-11 A / B (WO1) – is in appendix 10.
Appendixes:
1. Air Dispatcher Grades 1 & 3 (ECN 099-1 & ECN 099-3)
2. Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ECN 099-2)
3. Air Dispatcher Grade 4 & 5 (ECN 099-4 & ECN 099-5)
4. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6)
7. Aerial Delivery Supervisor (ECN 099-9) (CPL – SGT)
8. Aerial Delivery Supervisor (ECN 099-10) (SGT – WO2)
9. Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11) (SGT – WO2)
10. Aerial Delivery Chief (ECN 099-11 A / B) (WO1)

VERSION 1.0 OF 15 MAR 10
APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 1 (ECN 099-1) AND
AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 3 (ECN 099-3)
1. As an Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ECN 099-1) an ARA PTE who has completed the current IET
RACT Driver Course
a. Perform some of the duties of a Driver (ECN 274-1) with either of the following vehicles;
(1) Driver Light Vehicle GS Course (C2); and
(2) Driver Medium Rigid Vehicle Course (MR2).
2. An Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ECN 099-3) is an ARes PTE who has completed one of the driver
(courses) stated above and the IET Basic Air Dispatch Course
3. The list of the tasks for the above courses can be found in the Driver Specialist (ECN 274) ES.

APPENDIX 2 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
1. The tasks performed by an Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ECN 099-2) are:
a. Prepare load items for airland / movement:
(1) prepare vehicles in accordance with current instructions;
(2) check vehicles for faults;
(3) strip vehicles and calculate the centre of gravity;
(4) tie knots and restrain loose items;
(5) pack and prepare loose items;
(6) describe aircraft roles and capabilities;
(7) identify and label dangerous cargo;
(8) calculate restraint criteria;
(9) build up cargo pallets and apply restraint equipment;
(10) protect cargo from the weather and other environmental conditions both in the
hanger and tarmac areas;
(11) interpret written and verbal instructions;
(12) use weighing devices;
(13) mark airland loads; and
(14) compile airland documentation.
b. Plan, prepare and compile airdrop load documentation including cargo and passenger
manifests and Dangerous Goods (DG) documentation.
c. Load military/civil aircraft:
(1) comply with airfield/aircraft discipline requirements;
(2) apply aircraft weight and balance principles;
(3) calculate load spreader requirements;
(4) use load spreaders when required;
(5) load all military/civilian aircraft for airdrop;
(6) load 463L pallets;
(7) load air drop stores into aircraft;
(8) guide vehicles on/off aircraft;
(9) load/drive vehicles into aircraft;
(10) operate and apply lashing devices;
(11) position vehicles and stores over a flight station in an aircraft; and
(12) assist with pre-flight inspections.
d. Use Aerial Delivery Equipment (ADE):
(1) identify and operate ADE;
(2) identify parachutes, threads and cords; and
(3) interpret from publications the ADE required for a task.
e. Rig airdrop loads:
(1) determine types and methods of airdrop;

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(2) inspect an A22 cargo container and skid board;
(3) rig a load in an A22 cargo container;
(4) rig free drop containers;
(5) rig A7A, A21 and cordage containers;
(6) rig high velocity compacts and door bundles;
(7) rig A22 containers;
(8) construct wooden and metal air platforms;
(9) rig low altitude parachute extraction systems (LAPES) platform loads;
(10) rig metal framed platform loads;
(11) rig type V platform loads;
(12) weigh, mark and document airdrop loads;
(13) attach parachutes to load;
(14) select and use hand tools;
(15) select and use power tools; and
(16) establish power supply to work location.
f. Conduct rotary wing operations:
(1) identify communication system features;
(2) send and receive messages on a radio;
(3) maintain communication equipment operational status;
(4) describe the roles and characteristics of Australian Defence Force (ADF) utility
helicopters;
(5) adhere to helicopter safety procedures;
(6) select and compile external lift load documentation;
(7) comply with external lift publications;
(8) adhere to landing point (LP), landing site and landing zone LZ) operating and
safety requirements;
(9) identify and inspect ADE for external lift;
(10) prepare and rig equipment and vehicles for external lift;
(11) prepare and rig bulk stores in nets and containers; and
(12) hook up sling loads to rotary winged aircraft.
g. Carry out dispatching duties from military fixed wing aircraft:
(1) interpret hand signals from aircrew and crew commander;
(2) remove lashings from compact loads while in flight;
(3) position loads at the ramp of aircraft;
(4) manually dispatch airdrop loads from military/civilian aircraft; and
(5) recondition ADE lashings and devices.
h. Carry out Drop Zone/Extraction Zone (DZ/EZ) duties:
(1) set up a DZ/EZ;
(2) lay out DZ/EZ markers;
(3) operate a DZ/EZ ;
(4) clear a DZ/EZ;

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(5) recover parachutes, ADE and load items from a DZ/EZ;
(6) comply with malfunction procedures; and
(7) secure air dropped loads on a vehicle.
I. Identify and label DG:
J. Comply with Commonwealth and State Legislation pertaining to the safe handling of
dangerous goods (DG) and explosives when preparing and consigning.
K. Interpret and comply with the requirements of airdrop publications: and
l. Operate specialist vehicles and materiel handling equipment in and around aircraft.

APPENDIX 3 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 4 (ECN 099-4) AND
1. An Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4) is an ARA and ARes soldier who has completed the
IET Basic Air Dispatch Course and the current IET RACT Driver Course (modulised for ARes) or two
of the proposed new modulised driver training modules.
2. An Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5) is an ARA PTE who has completed the requirements of
ECN 099-4 and has completed 12 Months OJE.
3. The tasks of soldiers at ECNs 099-4 and 099-5 are a combination of the tasks performed by
ECNs 099-1, 099-2 and 099-3 (Ares).

APPENDIX 4 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 1 (ECN 099-6)
1. In addition to the tasks performed by an Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4), the Air Dispatcher
Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6) performs the following:
a. Command an Air Dispatch (AD) crew:
(1) perform air logistic staff checks and conduct briefings;
(2) review, interpret and amend aerial delivery publications as appropriate;
(3) manage and maintain Aerial Delivery Equipment (ADE);
(4) ensure safety demonstrations and checks are conducted IAW workplace
procedures; and
(5) ensure safety hazards are identified and are reported and/or acted upon IAW risk
management and workplace procedures.
b. Supervise the preparation of stores for air movement:
(1) set up and operate an airdrop rigging area;
(2) inspect stores and vehicles;
(3) check centre of gravity of vehicles and heavy equipment;
(4) supervise an aircraft loading team preparing bulk stores for airland tasks;
(5) supervise an aircraft loading team preparing vehicles and equipment for airland
tasks;
(6) supervise preparation of dangerous goods (DG);
(7) supervise rigging of A7A cordage compacts and A21 containers;
(8) supervise rigging of A22 containers;
(9) conduct final inspections on container airdrop loads;
(10) supervise rigging of low altitude parachute extraction systems (LAPES) platforms;
(11) supervise rigging of MFP;
(12) supervise rigging of type V modular platforms; and
(13) supervise loading of stores onto pallets.
c. Supervise the loading and unloading of an aircraft:
(1) supervise the positioning of vehicles and equipment in aircraft;
(2) supervise the positioning of bulk cargo in aircraft;
(3) calculate restraint requirements
(4) identify incorrectly applied restraint devices;
(5) perform final and joint container load inspections;
(6) supervise an aircraft loading team loading and restraining bulk floor cargo onto
aircraft;
(7) supervise an aircraft loading team loading and securing vehicles and equipment
onto aircraft;

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(8) supervise an aircraft loading team loading 463L pallets;
(9) supervise the movement of personnel and equipment around aircraft;
(10) supervise the off-loading and refurbishment of stores, vehicles and equipment
from aircraft; and
(11) conduct joint airdrop container acceptance checks.
d. Supervise the rigging of airdrop loads:
(1) indent for ADE and check serviceability;
(2) supervise preparation of airdrop platforms;
(3) check functional groups;
(4) prepare, arm and test extraction force transfer coupling (EFTC) and inspect a static
line connector strap (SLCS) extractions; and
(5) prepare, arm and test M1 and M2 parachute releases.
e. Design and implement a container load rigging program;
f. Supervise the preparation of stores for movement by rotary wing aircraft:
(1) determine ADE required for slung loads and supervise rigging of load items;
(2) review external lift publications;
(3) determine LP/LS requirements and set up an LP/LS;
(4) brief and supervise personnel performing hook ups under external lift aircraft; and
(5) supervise rigging of external lift loads;
(6) inspect external lift loads for rigging errors; and
(7) rectify rigging faults in external lift loads.
g. Perform crew commander’s in-flight responsibilities:
(1) conduct pre-flight safety check;
(2) conduct crew commander's checks in-flight;
(3) compile crew commanders report;
(4) ensure emergency procedures and precautions are followed;
(5) establish and maintain clear communication with flight crew and AD crew at all
times;
(6) ensure AD crew positions are taken during landing and take-off when directed;
(7) ensure seats and safety belts are used during landing/take-off and dispatchers are
adequately restrained during dispatching duties, IAW flight crew directions and
workplace procedures;

6A-3
(8) ensure flight crew instructions are followed at all times;
(9) ensure AD crew are supervised at all times when loading aircraft (ACFT);
(10) ensure AD crew are briefed accordingly and attend RAAF aircrew briefing;
(11) ensure AD crew appointments are briefed prior to loading (driver/operator, chocks,
guides etc);
(12) ensure AD crew is briefed and supervised in connection of static line system;
(13) ensure AD crew are briefed on centre-line vertical restraint system;
(14) ensure AD crew are briefed on BP locking system;
(15) ensure AD crew are briefed on action on crew change;
(16) ensure AD crew are briefed on actions for all timings;
(17) ensure pre-take-off safety and security checks are conducted IAW workplace
procedures;
(18) reconfigure fixed wing aircraft as required;
(19) conduct pre-flight inspections of airland loads;
(20) ensure actions on stop drop are observed;
(21) refurbishment of ADE and aircraft equipment; and
(22) ensure post flight briefings and administration carried out.
h. Operate a Drop Zone/Extraction Zone/Landing Point (DZ/EZ/LP) by day and night:
(1) prepare for DZ/EZ/LP operations
(2) site and supervise the setting up of a DZ/EZ/LP;
(3) command DZ personnel and supervise DZ/EZ/LP operations;
(4) comply with malfunction procedures;
(5) lay out a DZ/EZ/LP with appropriate markings;
(6) operate radio equipment;
(7) control recovery of loads/ADE;

6A-4
(8) compile a DZ/EZ/LP commander’s report;
(9) compile a malfunction report;
(10) assess malfunctions for possible cause;
(11) prepare a DZ plot; and
(12) control the operation of a DZ/EZ/LP.
i. Provide advice on air logistic matters to supported units.
j. Interpret air logistic tasking systems.
k. Review air movements publications in preparation for airland tasks.
l. Review loading and lashing publications in preparation for airland tasks; and
m. Could command combined detachments of AD and Parachute Riggers (ECN 345)

engaged in airdrop air terminal operations.

APPENDIX 5 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
1. In addition to the tasks performed by an AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6), the AD
Crew Commander Grade 2 (ECN 099-7) has completed one of the following courses:
a. In-Service Aircraft Loading/Unloading Vehicle Course; or
b. Heavy Rigid B Vehicle Course; or
c. In- Service C/D Vehicle Course.

APPENDIX 6 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
1. In addition to the tasks performed by an AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6), the AD
Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) has completed all of the following courses:
a. In-Service Aircraft Loading/Unloading Vehicle Course;
b. Heavy Rigid B Vehicle Course; and
c. In- Service C/D Vehicle Course.

APPENDIX 7 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 (ECN 099-9) CPL - SGT
1. In addition to the tasks performed by an AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6), the Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ECN 099-9) performs the following:
a. Interpret Deployment Planning Data Sheets (DPDS) and aircraft load planning
documents (OA73);
b. Plan sub-unit level airland tasks;
c. Supervise specialist rotary wing external lift operations;
d. Supervise air dispatch sections during airdrop operations; and
e. Plan complex airdrop tasks.

APPENDIX 8 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 2 (ECN 099-10)
1. In addition to the tasks performed by an AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8), the Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) performs the following:
a. Interpret Deployment Planning Data Sheets (DPDS) and aircraft load planning
documents (OA73);
b. Plan sub-unit level airland tasks;
c. Supervise specialist rotary wing external lift operations;
d. Supervise air dispatch sections during airdrop operations; and
e. Plan complex airdrop tasks.
f. command an Air Dispatch (AD) section comprising of two or more crews;
g. supervise the rigging of loads for air drop or external slinging;
h. supervise the rigging of medium and compact loads;
i. design and implement a rigging program;
j. analyse load malfunctions in flight;
k. command detachments of ADs and Parachute Riggers (ECN 345) engaged in airdrop air
terminal operations;
l. supervise the rigging of uncleared helicopter external lift loads, including the recovery of
downed aircraft;
m. provide informal and formal (when appointed) instruction on trade and air logistics related
matters;
n. plan and conduct trade currency training at squadron level; and
o. conduct load malfunction investigations and prepare load malfunction reports.

APPENDIX 11 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AERIAL DELIVERY PROJECT OFFICER (ECN 099-11)
1. In addition to the tasks performed by an Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10), the
Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11) performs the following:
a. plan, conduct and report on external lift and airdrop trials including Mission Risk Profiles,
as appointed;
b. develop rigging configurations for individual airdrop/external lift loads;
c. draft reports, chapters and amendments for inclusion in the relevant AAPs;
d. conduct routine enquiries and/or investigation into malfunctions when appointed as an

investigating officer;
e. provide specialist advice to Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian agencies on
matters relating to airdrop/external lift;
f. maintain currency in the use of the Aircraft Recovery Kit (ARK) and conduct the aerial
recovery of military and civilian aircraft when requested; and
g. evaluate allied nations airdrop equipment, methods, procedures and techniques.

APPENDIX 12 TO
ANNEX A TO
ECN 099
DATED 15 MAR 10
AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF A (ECN 099-11A)
(Posted to AMTDU only)
1. In addition to the tasks performed by an Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11), the Aerial
Delivery Chief (ECN 099-11A) performs the following:
a. supervise all Aerial Delivery Project Officers;
b. monitor the initial and continuation training of all Aerial Delivery Project Officers;
c. manage the distribution and efficient progress of tasks within Projects Flight;
d. provide advice to the Commanding Officer (CO) and Executive Officer (XO) on all Corps
and Air Dispatch (AD) trade policies;
e. liaise with Soldier Career Management Agency (SCMA) on soldier management issues;
f. supervise the overall training of Army personnel posted to Air Movements Training and
Development Unit (AMTDU) to ensure an efficient discharge of their duties;
g. review of draft reports and rigging chapters submitted by AMTDU Aerial Delivery Project
Officers;
h. provide specialist advice to Officer-in-Charge (OIC) AWFLT (and selected external

agencies) in relation to procedures, and equipment used in conjunction with helicopter
external lift and airdrop operations;
i. conduct initial assessment on equipment for its suitability for airdrop or external lift; and
j. conduct aerial delivery feasibility studies.

ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
CAREER PROFILE TABLES
1. The Air Dispatcher (AD) (ECN 099) employment category is structured over fourteen grades ranging from Private (PTE) to Warrant Officer Class One
(WO1). The employment category description for (AD) (ECN 099) and the sub function description and qualification/training requirements for promotion and
pay are detailed in this annex for each of the fourteen grades. The qualification/training requirements for recruit entry and in service trade transfer to (AD)
(ECN 099) are represented at appendixes 1 - 5. The qualification/training requirements for (AD) ECN 099) are represented from appendixes 5 - 15.
Employment Category Description – AIR DISPATCHER
Service Family Family Description FML Short Desc Function FNC Desc FNC Short Desc
Royal Australian Corps of
ARMY FM00508 RACT FN60805 Air Dispatcher AD
Transport
Appendixes:
1. Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) ECN 099-1
2. Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) ECN 099-2
3. Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) ECN 099-3
4. Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARes/ARA) ECN 099-4
5. Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ARA) ECN 099-5
6. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) ECN 099-6
7. AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) ECN 099-7
8. AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) ECN 099-8
9. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ARes) ECN 099-9
10. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ARA) ECN 099-10
11. Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ARA) ECN 099-11
12. Aerial Delivery Chief A (ARA) ECN 099-11A
13. Aerial Delivery Chief B (ARA) ECN 099-11B
14. ARes Promotion Requirements – Air Dispatcher
15. ARA Promotion Requirements – Air Dispatcher

APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX B
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 1 (ARA) ECN 099-1 (Note 1)
SFN Short
Sub Function SFN Desc Skill Grade SKG Desc SKG Short Desc
Desc
SF60806 Air Dispatcher 1 AIRDSPCHR1 S012887 099-1 Air Dispatch G1 099-1
End Rank
Start Rank Start Rank Description End Rank Reg Sal Plan RES Sal Plan
Description
E02 Private E03 Private Proficient PAB RAB
Skill Grade
P020799
Proficiency
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 1 (ARA) ECN 099-1
Employment Pay Employment Category Requirements
Category Grade
Grade Serial Course Title Cse No Proficiency Title Prof No Additional
On successful
IET DRIVER RACT COURSE IET DRIVER RACT COURSE completion of the
1.1 200028 P020812 requirements in this
Air (Note 1) 200028
table, CMA staff will
Dispatcher
2 assign proficiency
Grade One
(Note 1) P020799 to the
(ECN 099-1)
AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 1 member’s profile and
(ARA) 1.2 Fully qualified for category P020799
(ECN 099-1) remunerate the
member with skill
grade S012887
Note:
1. Refer to DGPERS/OUT/2009/AG659794 Implementation Plan (GORPS 2009) No 18/09 – Restructure of Air Dispatcher (ECN 099) Employment Category

APPENDIX 2 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 2 (ARES) ECN 099-2
Sub Function SFN Desc SFN Short Desc Skill Grade SKG Desc SKG Short Desc
Start Rank Start Rank Description End Rank End Rank Description Reg Sal Plan RES Sal Plan
E02 Private E03 Private Proficient PAA RAA
Skill Grade Proficiency P020793
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 2 (ARES) ECN 099-2

Category Grade Grade Serial Course Title Cse No Proficiency Title Prof No Additional
On successful
completion of the
2.1 IET AIR DISPATCH 120036 IET AIR DISPATCH 120036 P101191 requirements in this
Air Dispatcher table, CMA staff will
Grade Two (ECN 1 assign proficiency
099-2) (ARes) P020793 to the
AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 2 member’s profile and
2.2 Fully qualified for category P020793 remunerate the
(ECN 099-2)
member with skill
grade S011515.

APPENDIX 3 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 3 (ARes) ECN 099-3 (Note 1)
E02 Private E03 Private Proficient PAA RAA
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 3 (ARes) ECN 099-3

Category Grade
DRIVER LIGHT VEH GS CSE DRIVER LIGHT VEH GS CSE On successful

P101088
(C2) 120048 (C2) 120048 completion of one of
or
3.1 or or or the requirements in
P101892
DRIVER MEDIUM RIGID GS 200025 DRIVER MEDIUM RIGID GS this table, CMA staff
Air Dispatcher (MR2) (Note 1) (MR2) 200025 will assign
Grade Three proficiency P109567
1
(ECN 099-3) to the member’s
(ARes) (Note 1) profile and
AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 3
(ECN 099-3)
member with skill
grade S011516
Note:
1. Refer to DGPERS/OUT/2009/AG659794 Implementation Plan (GORPS 2009) No 18/09 – Restructure of Air Dispatcher (ECN 099) Employment Category

APPENDIX 4 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 4 ECN 099-4
099-4 Air
SF60829 Air Dispatcher 4 AIRDSPCHR4 S011517 099-4
Dispatch G4
E02 Private E04 Lance Corporal PAB RAB
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 4 ECN 099-4

Category Grade
ARes soldiers must

attain both driver
qualifications to
move to ECN 099-4.
On successful
DRIVER LIGHT VEH GS CSE DRIVER LIGHT VEH GS CSE
Air Dispatcher P101088 completion of the
(C2) 120048 (C2) 120048
Grade Four or requirements in this
2 4.1 or or or
(ECN 099-4) P101892 table for ARes, CMA
DRIVER MEDIUM RIGID GS 200025 DRIVER MEDIUM RIGID GS
(ARes) staff will assign
(MR2) (MR2) 200025
proficiency P020794
to the member’s
profile and
remunerate the
member with skill

APPENDIX 5 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
Category Grade
On successful
completion of the
requirements in this
Air Dispatcher IET AIR DISPATCH table for ARA, CMA
4.2 120036 IET AIR DISPATCH 120036 P101191 staff will assign
Grade Four
2 proficiency P020794
(ECN 099-4)
(ARA) to the member’s
profile and
AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 4 remunerate the
4.3 Fully qualified for category P020794 member with skill
(ECN 099-4)
grade S011517

APPENDIX 5 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 5 (ARA) ECN 099-5
E02 Private E04 Lance Corporal PAC RAC
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 5 (ARA) ECN 099-5

Category Grade
On successful
completion of the
5.1 12 MONTHS OJE / CLB requirements in this
Air Dispatcher table, CMA staff will
Grade Five assign proficiency
3
(ECN 099-5) P020795 to the
ARA member’s profile and
AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 5 remunerate the
5.2 Fully qualified for category P020795
(ECN 099-5) member with skill
grade S011518

APPENDIX 6 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 1 (ARes) ECN 099-6
SF00603 AD Crew Comd G1 ADCCOMD 1 S011519 099-6 Air Dispatch CC 1 099-6
E02 Private E05 Corporal PAC RAC
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 1 (ARes) ECN 099-6

Category Grade
On successful
6.1 DG PACK & ACCEPT AIR 120041 DG PACK & ACCEPT AIR 120041 P101193 completion of the
AD Crew requirements in this
Commander
SUBJ 4 CPL ADV AIR SUBJ 4 CPL ADV AIR DISPATCH assign proficiency
Grade One 3 6.2 120032 P020160
DISPATCH 120032 P109569 to the
(ECN 099-6)
member’s profile and
(ARes)
AD CREW COMMANDER remunerate the
6.3 Fully qualified for category P109569 member with skill
GRADE 1 (ECN 099-6)
grade S011519

APPENDIX 7 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 2 (HRR) ECN 099-7
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 2 (HRR) ECN 099-7

Category Grade
DRIVER HVY RIGID GS (HR2)

On successful
DRIVER HVY RIGID GS 120080
completion of one of
(HR2) or
120080 P101125 the requirements in
or TELESCOPIC MATL HANDLING
AD Crew or or this table, CMA staff
(C20) – TELESCOPIC HAND EQUIP FM 3000KG TO 11999KG
Commander 7.1 203160 P104473 will assign
EQUIP (C20) 203160
Grade Two 3 or or proficiency P109571
or or
(ECN 099-7) 207185 P107425 to the member’s
OPTR TRK AC Operator Truck Aircraft Loading
(HRR) profile and
LOAD/UNLD VEH HR2A Unloading Vehicle (Endorsement
remunerate the
A)
member with skill
AD CREW COMMANDER grade S011520
GRADE 2 ECN 099-7

APPENDIX 8 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 3 (ARA) ECN 099-8
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 3 (ARA) ECN 099-8

Category Grade
8.1 DG PACK & ACCEPT AIR 120041 DG PACK & ACCEPT AIR 120041 P101193
DRIVER HVY RIGID GS DRIVER HVY RIGID GS (HR2) On successful
8.2 120080 P101125
(HR2) 120080 completion all of the
TELESCOPIC MATL HANDLING requirements in this
AD Crew (C20) – TELESCOPIC HAND
8.3 203160 EQUIP FM 3000KG TO 11999KG P104473 table, CMA staff will
Commander EQUIP
(C20) 203160 assign proficiency
Grade Three 3 Operator Truck Aircraft Loading
OPTR TRK AC P020796 to the
(ECN 099-8) 8.4 207185 Unloading Vehicle (Endorsement P107425
LOAD/UNLD VEH HR2A member’s profile and
(ARA) A) remunerate the
SUBJ 4 CPL ADV AIR SUBJ 4 CPL ADV AIR DISPATCH member with skill
8.5 120032 P020160
DISPATCH 120032 grade S011521
AD CREW COMMANDER
GRADE 3 ECN 099-8

APPENDIX 9 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 (ARes) ECN 099-9
SF00606 Aerial Delivery Spv G1 AERDELSPV1 S011522 099-9 Spv Aerial Del G1 099-9
E05 Corporal E06 Sergeant PAD RAD
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 (ARes) ECN 099-9

Category Grade
On successful
completion the
SUBJ 4 SGT SPV AERIAL SUBJ 4 SGT SPV AERIAL requirements in this
Aerial Delivery 9.1 120033 P101195
DELIVERY DELIVERY 120033 table, CMA staff will
Supervisor
Grade One
(ECN 099-9) P109572 to the
AERIAL DELIVERY member’s profile and
(ARes)
9.2 Fully qualified for category SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 P109572 remunerate the
grade S011522

APPENDIX 10 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 2 (ARA) ECN 099-10
SF00599 Aerial Delivery Spv G2 AERDELSPV2 S011511 099-10 Spv Aerial Del G2 099-10
E05 Corporal E08 Warrant Officer Class 2 PAD RAD
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 2 (ARA) ECN 099-10

Category Grade
On successful
SUBJ 4 SGT SPV AERIAL SUBJ 4 SGT SPV AERIAL completion the
10.1 120033 P101195 requirements in this
Aerial Delivery DELIVERY DELIVERY 120033
Supervisor
Grade Two
(ECN 099-10) P020797 to the
AERIAL DELIVERY member’s profile and
(ARA) 10.2 Fully qualified for category SUPERVISOR GRADE 2 P020797 remunerate the
grade S011511

APPENDIX 11 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AERIAL DELIVERY PROJECT OFFICER (ARA) ECN 099-11
SF00600 AD Project Officer ADPROOFF S011512 099-11 AD Project Officer 099-11
E06 Sergeant E08 Warrant Officer Class 2 PAE RAE
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AERIAL DELIVERY PROJECT OFFICER (ARA) ECN 099-11

Category Grade
On successful
SUBJ 2 WO COMBAT SERVICE completion of the
11.1 SUBJ 2 WO CSS RACT (ARA) 200253 P020145 requirements of this
SUPPORT RACT FT
table and being
Aerial Delivery posted to AMTDU,
Project Officer CMA staff will assign
5 PROJECT OFFICER
(ECN 099-11) proficiency P020798
(ARA) 11.2 (CIVILIAN ACCREDITATION N/A CIVILIAN ACCREDITATION N/A to the member’s
ISO 9001) profile and
remunerate the
AERIAL DELIVERY PROJECT member with skill
OFFICER ECN 099-11 grade S011512
Note:
Project Officer ECN 099-10. Project Officer ECN 099-5 must complete a posting at AMTDU as a Project Officer to be remunerated at PG 5.

APPENDIX 12 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF (ARA) ECN 099-11A
SF00601 Aerial Delivery Chief A AERDELCHFA S011513 099-11A Aerial Del Chief A 099-11A
E08 Warrant Officer Class 2 E09 Warrant Officer Class 1 PWE RWE
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF (ARA) ECN 099-11A

Category Grade
On promotion to
PROJECT OFFICER WO1 and being
12.1 (CIVILIAN ACCREDITATION N/A CIVILIAN ACCREDITATION N/A posted to AMTDU,
Aerial Delivery ISO 9001) CMA staff will assign
Chief
5A proficiency P108720
(ECN 099-11A
(ARA) to the member’s
AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF A profile and
(ECN 099-11A)
member with skill
grade S011513

APPENDIX 13 TO
ANNEX B TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
SUB FUNCTION DESCRIPTION – AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF (ARA) ECN 099-11B
SF00602 Aerial Delivery Chief B AERDELCHFB S011514 099-11B Aerial Del Chief B 099-11B
E09 Warrant Officer Class 1 E09 Warrant Officer Class 1 PXF
CATEGORY/PAY REQUIREMENTS – AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF (ARA) ECN 099-11B

Category Grade
On posting to a Tier
PROJECT OFFICER B WO1 position CMA
Aerial Delivery 13.1 (CIVILIAN ACCREDITATION N/A CIVILIAN ACCREDITATION N/A staff will assign
Chief ISO 9001)As per serial 10.1 proficiency P108721
(ECN 099-11B 6B to the member’s
(ARA) profile and
AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF B remunerate the
ECN 099-11B member with skill
grade S011514

APPENDIX 14 TO
ANNEX B
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
ARES PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS – AIR DISPATCHER (ECN 099)

Requirements
Promotion
PEZ/MTiR Min Category Subject Courses Additional
Recruit Course; Basic Driver, and Courses and qualifications as per
PTE(P)1 24 months from PTE3 Grade 4
Air Dispatch IET (Basic Air Dispatch Course). category / pay requirements.
Courses and qualifications as per
LCPL2 See note below Grade 4 or 6 category / pay requirements & must be
PTE (P).
Junior Leaders Course; and
CPL 12 months from PTE(P)4 Grade 6 category / pay requirements & must be
Subject Four CPL (Crew Commander Course).
PTE (P).
Subject One SGT; and
24 months from CPL before Courses and qualifications as per
SGT SAD Grade 1 Subject Four SGT (Supervisor Aerial Delivery
present to PAC category / pay requirements.
Course).
Notes:
1. IAW PACMAN, Vol 1, Chap 3, Part 2. Paragraph 30 Salary-Private Proficient. A member of the ARes can hold the rank of PTE (Proficient) for salary purposes if they meet both conditions: 1.
at least 24 months have passed since they finished IET; and 2. they remain proficient in their category or skill.
2. IAW CA Directive 06/08 ASMTIR a PTE may be promoted to LCPL without completing Junior Leaders Course. A soldier promoted to LCPL without completing Junior Leaders Course must
successfully complete this course within 12 months of date of promotion or revert to PTE (P). LCPL rank is not mandatory for all Corps. LCPL rank is for a soldier to consolidate skills and
knowledge before promotion to CPL.
3. Corps and Trade Transferees retain PTE (P) (if previously qualified) at the completion of their IET Course.
4. Exemptions may be given to trade transferees at the discretion of the Employment Category Sponsor through Category Management Cell depending on previous military experience..

APPENDIX 15 TO
ANNEX B
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
ARA PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS – AIR DISPATCHER (ECN 099)
Requirements
Promotion
PEZ/MTiR Min Category Subject Courses Additional
Recruit Course; Basic Driver, or Courses and qualifications as per
PTE(P)1 12 months from PTE3 Grade 1
Air Dispatch IET (Basic Air Dispatch Course). category / pay requirements.
LCPL2 See note below Grade 5 category / pay requirements & must be
PTE (P).
Junior Leaders Course; and
CPL 12 months from PTE(P)4 Grade 8 category / pay requirements & must be
Subject Four CPL (Crew Commander Course).
PTE (P).
SAD Grade 2 Subject One SGT; and
24 months from CPL before Courses and qualifications as per
SGT or Project Subject Four SGT (Supervisor Aerial Delivery
present to PAC category / pay requirements.
Officer Course).
SAD Grade 2
36 months from SGT before Subject One WO; and Courses and qualifications as per
WO2 or Project
present to PAC Subject Two WO (WO CSS Course). category / pay requirements.
Officer
48 months from WO2 before CAD or Courses and qualifications as per
WO1 RSM Course (Regimental WO1 only)
present to PAC AWENG category / pay requirements
Notes:
1. IAW PACMAN, Vol 1, Chap 3, Part 2. Paragraph 30 Salary-Private Proficient. A member of the ARes can hold the rank of PTE (Proficient) for salary purposes if they meet both conditions: 1.
at least 12 months have passed since they finished IET; and 2. they remain proficient in their category or skill.
2. IAW CA Directive 06/08 ASMTIR a PTE may be promoted to LCPL without completing Junior Leaders Course. A soldier promoted to LCPL without completing Junior Leaders Course must
successfully complete this course within 12 months of date of promotion or revert to PTE (P). LCPL rank is not mandatory for all Corps. LCPL rank is for a soldier to consolidate skills and
knowledge before promotion to CPL.
3. Corps and Trade Transferees retain PTE (P) (if previously qualified) at the completion of their IET Course.
4. Exemptions may be given to trade transferees at the discretion of the Employment Category Sponsor through Category Management Cell depending on previous military experience..

ANNEX C TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
CAREER FLOW CHARTS
1. Career flow charts are a pictorial representation of career options for Australian Regular Army
(ARA), Army Reserve (ARes) and High Readiness Reserve (HRR) elements in the Army. Annex B
Career Profiles is the authoritative document for category progression and promotion, therefore for all
advice on category progression and promotion, refer to annex B.
2. Combined ARes – HRR – ARA transition career flow chart is at appendix 1.
Appendix:
1. Combined ARes – HRR – ARA transition career flow chart (TBA).

APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX C TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
Air Dispatcher - ECN 099
Career Progression Diagram
(ARes/HRR/ARA)
ARes HRR ARA
Skill Grade Pay Group Skill Grade Skill Grade Pay Group
Aerial Delivery Chief B Tier B

ECN 099-11B PG6
WO1 Aerial Delivery Chief A
ECN 099-11A Tier A
AMTDU only PG5
There are no positions for

WO2 WO2 and above in this trade
Subject 2 WO CSS Cse
Promotion Aerial Delivery Project Offr

To Sergeant ECN 099-11 PG 5
SGT AMTDU only
Project Officer Aerial Delivery

ISO 9001 Accreditation
Internal Auditors Course
Conducted at SGT or WO2
Aerial Delivery Supervisor Aerial Delivery Supervisor

GDE 1 PG 4 GDE 2 PG 4
ECN 099-9 ECN 099-10
CPL
Subject 4 SGT Supervisor Subject 4 SGT
Aerial Delivery Supervisor Aerial Delivery
AD Crew Commander GDE 1 AD Crew Commander GDE 2 AD Crew Commander GDE 3

PG 3
ECN 099-6 ECN 099-7 ECN 099-8
Subject 4 CPL Cse 1 of any 3 remaining Subject 4 CPL Cse

Additional Courses Crew Commander
Crew Commander conducted in any order at
anytime
4 x Additional Courses conducted in any time
prior to Subj 4 CPL Cse Crew Commander
Dangerous Goods Pack/ Dangerous Goods Pack/Accept Air
Accept Air In-Service Aircraft Loading/Unloading Vehicle Cse
(Prior to Sub 4 CPL Cse) Heavy Rigid B Veh Cse
In-service C/D Vehicle Cse
LCPL
Private P
12 mths OJE/CLB Air Dispatcher GDE 5
PG 3
ECN 099-5
PG 2
Air Dispatcher GDE 4
ECN 099-4
Private P
12 mths OJE/CLB
Driver Module 2
Driver Light Vehicle GS Course (C2), or
Driver Medium Rigid Vehicle Course (MR2), or
Driver Heavy Rigid Vehicle Course (HR2)
Air Dispatcher GDE 4 PG 2
ECN 099-4
Air Dispatcher GDE 3 IET Basic Air Dispatch Course

PTE ECN 099-3

Driver Module 1 ECN 099 - 1 PG 2
Driver Light Vehicle GS Course (C2) or
Driver Medium Rigid Vehicle Course (MR2)
Driver Module 2
Driver Light Vehicle GS Course (C2), or
Driver Medium Rigid Vehicle Course (MR2), or
Driver Heavy Rigid Vehicle Course (HR2)
PG 1
ECN 099-2
Driver Module 1
IET Basic Air Driver Light Vehicle GS Course (C2) or
Driver Medium Rigid Vehicle Course (MR2)
Dispatch Course
Note: The rank of LCPL is not mandatory in order to attend promotion courses or be promoted to CPL

ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
COMPETENCY STATEMENTS
1. The purpose of the competency statement is to detail the formal training and competency
statements attained through the successful completion of the Air Dispatcher AD (ECN 099) training
continuum.
2. There are to be no change to the tasks requiring formal training or On-The-Job Training (OJT)
without the prior approval of the Employment Category Sponsor (ECS).
3. A detailed list of competencies awarded, by skill grade, is contained in appendixes:
a. Appendix 1 – Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1);
b. Appendix 2 – Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2);
c. Appendix 3 – Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) (ECN 099-3);
d. Appendix 4 – Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARes/ARA) (ECN 099-4);
e. Appendix 5 – Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ARA) (ECN 099-5);
f. Appendix 6 – AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes)(ECN 099-6);
g. Appendix 7 – AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7);
h. Appendix 8 – AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8);
i. Appendix 9 – Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-9) and Aerial Delivery
Supervisor Grade 2 (ARA) (ECN 099-10);
j. Appendix 10 – Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ARA) (ECN 099-11);
k. Appendix 11 – Aerial Delivery Chief (ARA) (ECN 099-11A / B); and
l. Appendix 12 – Proficiency Statement Air Dispatcher (ECN 099).
Appendixes:
1. Formal Training and Competency Statements – Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ECN 099-1)
6. Formal Training and Competency Statements – AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6)
9. Formal Training and Competency Statements – Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1
(ECN 099-9) and Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10)
10. Formal Training and Competency Statements – Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11).
11. Formal Training and Competency Statements – Aerial Delivery Chief (ECN 099-11A / B)).
12. Proficiency Statement Air Dispatcher (ECN 099).

APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
FORMAL TRAINING AND COMPETENCY STATEMENTS

AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1)
1. The formal training, competency statements and skills required for job performance as an Air
Dispatcher Grade 1 (ECN 099-1) are:
a. IET RACT Driver Course the competency statements are located in the ECN 274
Employment Specifications; or
b. Driver Modules 1 and 2 (C2 & MR2 or MR2 & HR2).

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ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10

AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2)
Dispatcher Grade 2 (ECN 099-2) is:
a. IET Air Dispatch Basic Course.
2. The competency statements for the IET Air Dispatch Basic Course are as follows:
a. Air Logistic Fundamentals Component:
(1) DDDAADIS205A Work effectively in Air Logistic environment.
b. Airland Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS203A Prepare and load cargo during fixed wing airland tasks.
c. Rotary Wing External Lift Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS204A Rig and hook up loads during rotary wing external lift tasks.
d. Airdrop Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS201A Rig and dispatch airdrop loads
(2) DDDAADIS202 Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone.
(3) TDTB2801A Maintain and use hand tools.

APPENDIX 3 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10

a. Driver Module 1 (C2 or MR2) the competency statements are located in the ECN 274
Employment Specifications.

APPENDIX 4 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10

AIR DISPATCHER GRADE 4 (ARes/ARA) (ECN 099-4)
a. IET RACT Driver Course the competency statements are located in the ECN 274
Employment Specifications; or
b. Driver Modules 1 and 2 (C2 & MR2 or MR2 & HR2) and
c. IET Air Dispatch Basic Course.
2. The competency statements for the IET Air Dispatch Basic Course are as follows:
a. Air Logistic Fundamentals Component:
(1) DDDAADIS205A Work effectively in Air Logistic environment.
b. Airland Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS203A Prepare and load cargo during fixed wing airland tasks.
c. Rotary Wing External Lift Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS204A Rig and hook up loads during rotary wing external lift tasks.
d. Airdrop Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS201A Rig and dispatch airdrop loads
(2) DDDAADIS202 Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone.
(3) TDTB2801A Maintain and use hand tools.

APPENDIX 5 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5) is 12 months On-The-Job Experience (OJE).

APPENDIX 6 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6)
1. The formal training, competency statements and skills required for job performance as an AD
Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6) are:
a. Junior Leaders Course;
b. Subject 4 Corporal Advanced Air Dispatch Course; and
c. Dangerous Goods Pack/Accept Air (This course must be completed prior to Subject 4
Corporal, and members must re-qualify every two years).
2. The competency statements for the Subject 4 Corporal Advanced Air Dispatch Course are as
follows:
a. Airland Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS403A Command a crew during fixed wing airland tasks.
b. Rotary Wing External Lift Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS404A Command a crew during rotary wing external lift tasks.
c. Airdrop Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS401A Command an Air Dispatch crew during airdrop tasks.
(2) DDDAADIS402B Command a crew during cargo drop zone tasks.
3. The competency statements for the Dangerous Goods (DG) are as follows;
a. Interpret and apply IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
(1) Introduction to dangerous goods;
(2) IATA DGR Section 1 – Applicability;
(3) IATA DGR Section 2 – Limitations;
(4) IATA DGR Appendices A – G;
(5) IATA DGR Section 3 - Classification;
(6) IATA DGR Section 4 – Identification;
(7) IATA DGR Section 5 – Packing;
(8) IATA DGR Section 6 – Packaging Specifications;
(9) IATA DGR Section 7 – Marking and Labelling;

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(10) IATA DGR Section 8 – Documentation;
(11) IATA DGR Section 9 – Handling; Practical;
(12) IATA DGR Practical Packing Demonstration; and
(13) Practical Packing / Accepting exercise.
b. Perform duties of a Dangerous Goods Pack and Accept Air
(1) Apply the policies and procedures to classify, pack and label dangerous goods for
civil and service air IAW IATA and the AAP 3631.001. RAAF Manual of Movements
Book 2.
c. Interpret and apply Service Air Dangerous Goods Regulations
(1) AAP 3631.001 MB2 Part 8, 9 and 10;
(2) Technical Preparation Manual AAP 7002.007-1; and
(3) The Defence Explosive Ordnance Classification Listings

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ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7)
b. Subject 4 Corporal Advanced Air Dispatch Course;
Corporal, and members must re-qualify every two years);
d. One Additional Licence Code.
follows:

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Book 2.
(1) AAP 3631.001 MB2 Part 8, 9 and 10;
(3) The Defence Explosive Ordnance Classification Listings.

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ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8)
b. Subject 4 Corporal Advanced Air Dispatch Course;
Corporal, and members must re-qualify every two years);
d. Four Additional Licence Codes.
follows:

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Book 2.
(1) AAP 3631.001 MB2 Part 8, 9 and 10;
(3) The Defence Explosive Ordnance Classification Listings.

APPENDIX 9 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-9) AND
AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 2 (ARA) (ECN 099-10)
1. The formal training, competency statements and skills required for job performance as an Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ECN 099-9) SGT and Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 SGT (ECN
099-10) are:
a. Subject 1 SGT; and
b. Subject 4 SGT Supervisor Aerial Delivery Course.
2. The formal training, competency statements and skills required for job performance as an Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) WO2 are:
a. Subject 1 SGT;
b. Subject 4 SGT Supervisor Aerial Delivery Course;
c. Subject 1 WO; and
d. Subject 2 WO Combat Service Support (CSS) Course
3. The competency statements for the Subj 4 SGT Supervisor Aerial Delivery Course are:
(1) DDDAADIS506A Plan airland tasks.
b. Rotary Wing external lift operations component:
(1) DDDAADIS502A Supervise specialist rotary wing external lift operations.
c. Airdrop operations component:
(1) DDDAADIS501A Supervise air dispatch sections during airdrop operations.
(2) DDDAADIS508A Plan complex airdrop tasks.
d. Air Logistic Operations Component:
(1) DDDAADIS504A Supervise air dispatch section deployments.

APPENDIX 10 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AERIAL DELIVERY PROJECT OFFICER (ARA) (ECN 099-11) SGT – WO2
1. The formal training, competency statements and skills required for job performance as a Aerial
Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11) are:
a. Promotion courses for SGT or WO2; and
b. PROJECT OFFICER (CIVILIAN ACCREDITATION ISO 9001) which includes Internal

Auditor Course.

APPENDIX 11 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF (ARA) (ECN 099-11A / B)
1. The formal training, competency statements and skills required for job performance as a Aerial
Delivery Chief (ECN 099-11A / B) are:
a. Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Course (for employment as an RSM only).
2. There are no further category courses.

APPENDIX 12 TO
ANNEX D TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
PROFICIENCY STATEMENTS AIR DISPATCHER (ECN 099)
PMKeyS PMKeyS Course
PMKeyS Course Title PMKeyS Course Target Proficiencies
Course Target Proficiency
IET DRIVER RACT COURSE 200028 IET DRIVER RACT COURSE 200028 P020812
DVR OPERATE IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF THREAT P101561
DRIVER OP A VEH USING NFE 200326 P101895
DVR TPT DG & C/WLTH EXPL 200324 P101897
TRAILER ONE PIVOT POINT UP TO 4.5T (P1) 200727 P101909
LICENCE CODE C2 MOTOR VEHICLE - GS P105165
LICENCE CODE MR2 MEDIUM RIGID VEHICLE - GS P105210
IET AIR DISPATCH 120036 IET AIR DISPATCH 120036 P101191
DRIVER LIGHT VEH GS CSE

120048 DRIVER LIGHT VEH GS CSE (C2) 120048 P101088
(C2)
LICENCE CODE C2 MOTOR VEHICLE - GS P105165
DRIVER MEDIUM RIGID GS

200025 DRIVER MEDIUM RIGID GS (MR2) 200025 P101892
(MR2)
LICENCE CODE MR2 MEDIUM RIGID VEHICLE - GS P105210
DG PACK & ACCEPT AIR 120041 DG PACK & ACCEPT AIR 120041 P101193
DRIVER HVY RIGID GS
120080 DRIVER HVY RIGID GS (HR2) 120080 P101125
(HR2)
LICENCE CODE HR2 HEAVY RIGID VEHICLE - GS P105180

D-12-2
PMKeyS PMKeyS Course

PMKeyS Course Title PMKeyS Course Target Proficiencies
Course Target Proficiency
(C20) – TELESCOPIC HAND TELESCOPIC MATL HANDLING EQUIP FM 3000KG TO 11999KG (C20)
203160 P104473
EQUIP 203160
OPTR TRK AC LOAD/UNLD
207185 Operator Truck Aircraft Loading Unloading Vehicle (Endorsement A) P107425
VEH HR2A
LICENCE ENDORSEMENT A - OPERATORS OF AIRCRAFT LOADING
P105189
AND UNLOADING EQUIPMENT
SUBJ 4 CPL ADV AIR
120032 SUBJ 4 CPL ADV AIR DISPATCH 120032 P020160
DISPATCH
SUBJ 4 SGT SPV AERIAL
120033 SUBJ 4 SGT SPV AERIAL DELIVERY 120033 P101195
DELIVERY
PROJECT OFFICER
(CIVILIAN ACCREDITATION NO OFFICIAL COURSE TMP (CIVIL ACCREDITATION)
ISO 9001)
SUBJ 2 WO CSS RACT (ARA) 200253 SUBJ 2 WO CSS RACT (ARA) 200253 P020145
SUBJ 2 WO CSS RACT (AR) 200298 SUBJ 2 WO CSS RACT (AR) 200298 P101137

VERSION 3.0 10 JUN 10
ANNEX E TO
ECN 099
DATED 15 MAR 10
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Responsibilities
1. Management of stores, equipment and finance. The responsibilities of the Air Dispatcher
(AD) (ECN 099) for stores and equipment are as follows:
a. AD (PTE) – are responsible for the maintenance and servicing of the equipment assigned
to them. They are responsible for the receipt and security of stores (including attractive
stores and valuables) during rigging and transhipment.
b. AD (CPL/WO1) – have similar responsibilities as the AD (ECN 099) PTE but at a higher
level including being responsible for the safe custody of local purchase documents and all
stores/aerial delivery equipment (ADE) issued to enable them to complete specific tasks.
They are also responsible for compiling, registering and acquit all required supporting
documentation.
2. The list of equipment is in appendix 1.
3. Supervision of subordinates. The degree of supervision of the AD by rank is as follows:
a. Air Dispatcher Grade 3 and 4 (ECN 099-3 &-4) (PTE-LCPL) - may be responsible for the
supervision of unskilled personnel allotted for specific AD tasks.
b. AD Crew Commander Grades 1 - 3 (ECN 099-6,-7 &-8) (PTE – CPL) - will invariably
supervise a crew of four to six Air Dispatchers.
c. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 & 2 (ECN 099-9 &-10) (CPL – WO2) - may be
responsible to supervise a section of Air Dispatchers as a CPL – WO2, during specialist
rotary wing operations, airdrop operations and during deployments and a troop as a
Warrant Officer (WO). When posted to a training establishment, a Supervisor Aerial
Delivery (ECN 099-8&-9) will be required to supervise PTE and Junior Non-
commissioned Officer (JNCO) trainees.
d. Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11) (SGT – WO2) - may be responsible to
supervise a number of Project Officers as a SGT – WO2, during specialist rotary wing
operations and airdrop operations during aerial delivery trials.
e. Aerial Delivery Chief (ECN 099-11A / B) (WO1) - may be responsible to supervise a

number of Project Officers as a WO1, during specialist rotary wing operations, airdrop
operations and airland evaluation.
4. Training. The responsibilities of Air Dispatcher for training by rank are as follows:
a. Air Dispatcher Grade 3 and 4 ECN 099-3 &-4 (PTE-LCPL) - may infrequently be required
to instruct other unit or service personnel in the use of unit equipment
b. AD Crew Commander Grades 1 - 3 (ECN 099-6,-7 &-8) (PTE – CPL) - will be responsible
to assist with the OJT of crewmembers, including vehicle and Materiel Handling
Equipment (MHE) operators. An AD (ECN 099) CPL may also be employed as an
assistant instructor for driver training on unit conducted courses and as an instructor at
Air Movements Training and Development Unit (MTDU in support of Basic Air Dispatch
Courses. An AD (ECN 099) CPL may also be posted to Army Logistic Training Centre
(ALTC) or Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC) as an instructor.
c. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 & 2 (ECN 099-9 &-10) (CPL – WO2) - will be
responsible to supervise and/or conduct On-The-Job Training (OJT) at the sub-unit and
individual level. CPL – WO2 (ECN 099) may also be required to instruct other unit or

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Service personnel in the use of Aerial Delivery Equipment (ADE). CPL – WO2 (ECN 099)
may be employed at AMTDU as an instructor or as a unit training SGT/WO with
responsibility for currency training and all corps skills training. The SGT may be posted to
Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC) or Royal Military College (RMC)/Australian
Defence Force Academy (ADFA) and the WO may be posted to ALTC or a Recruit
Training Centre (RTC) as an instructor or a training developer, or as a Squadron
Sergeant Major (SSM), Company Sergeant Major (CSM) or Wing Sergeant Major
(WSM). Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11) (SGT – WO1) - will be responsible
for conducting Aerial Delivery Project Officer training.
d. Corporals, Sergeants and Warrant Officers are required to conduct collective training in
order to train elements of the unit appropriate to their rank and specialisation. Senior
members of the unit are required to conduct the ongoing development of individuals
within their scope of responsibility and instructor qualifications.
5. Regulation of the technical integrity of land materiel. All technical personnel working with
land materiel are accountable for their technical decisions and advice. They are to act reasonably and
responsibly and know their limitations. They are not to offer, or be required to make decisions, or
provide advice outside their area of competence. Personnel performing technical functions are to
make full use of the technical support network and other specialist advisers to ensure their decisions
are informed and sound. Technical personnel are to seek and be provided with opportunities to
undertake professional development and develop required competencies. Detailed regulatory
guidance is available in reference S. Additional requirements are detailed in annex E.
6. Consequence of error. The consequence of error for the AD category involves the following:
a. Safety of others. Inappropriate decisions made by an AD whilst operating around or

inside an aircraft may result in loss or damage of the aircraft and injury, trauma or death
to personnel. Non-compliance with Dangerous Goods (DG) codes may result in serious
incidents causing environmental damage and or injury or death to others.
b. Effect on the unit's mission. Errors by individuals can have significant effect on the
successful achievement of an operation or mission. Any of the above listed errors may
result in the destruction of vital equipment and the death or serious injury of personnel.
c. Effect on SF mission. Individual or collective error will prejudice achievement of the

mission and may result in unacceptable casualties to own troops or civilians. It may also
have negative effects on the operation and may cause complete abandonment of the
mission. A failed mission may have detrimental impact at operational and strategic levels.
Errors relating to the protection of operational security can result in the mission being
compromised, forces being captured and unacceptable casualties to own troops. Errors
in judgement in relation to Rules for Engagement (ROE) and/or Laws of Armed Conflict
(LOAC) may have legal repercussions up to and including the international level.
Environmental Conditions
7. Working conditions. The AD will regularly be required to:
a. operate by day and night and in all weather conditions;
b. operate in barracks, in stores rigging areas which may be in hangers or some from of
building accommodation;
c. operate in the field under tentage erected in the open;
d. operate in aircraft as aircrew;
e. frequently manually lift and carry stores and equipment in excess of 25 kg;

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f. frequently operate in close proximity to aircraft, thereby subject to the stresses associated
with high dust levels, aircraft exhaust fumes, airborne and extreme noise levels; and
g. frequently use hand operated power tools and materiel handling equipment (MHE).
These are inherently dangerous particularly when used for extended periods with limited
rest, when operating in a field environment and under reduced lighting.
8. Most demanding employment conditions. The most demanding employment condition for AD
(ECN 099) is as follows:
a. Air Dispatcher (ECN 099) (PTE – CPL) – the most demanding condition involves rigging
complex loads and dispatching them in turbulent and often extreme climatic conditions.
This may be for protracted periods by day and night where the environment of threat
requires the provision of protective measures to vehicles, aircraft and unit deployment
areas; and
b. Aerial Delivery Supervisor (ECN 099) (SGT – WO1) – the most demanding condition
involves planning, conducting and controlling detachments involved in 24 hour
airdrop/land rigging and dispatch operations. This may occur in an environment of threat,
for extended periods of time, whilst fatigued and having to maintain safety procedures
and the adherence to a number of detailed air transport regulations.
9. Hazards. The AD is regularly exposed to a range of hazards. The potential consequences from
exposure may cause serious or prolonged injury. The hazards of the employment are:
a. Non-combat. During non-combat operations, the duties of the AD are very similar to
those undertaken during conflict. The hazards listed below are increased during times of
restricted visibility or in darkness:
(1) death, injury or permanent incapacity may result from a wide range of incidents
involving motor vehicles, specialist vehicles, MHE and fixed and rotary winged
aircraft (incidents may result from vehicle and aircraft crashes, propeller or rotor
contact and accidental movement or malfunction of in flight loads);
(2) hearing damage resulting from the extreme and sustained noise levels associated
with working in close proximity to operating aircraft;
(3) back injuries resulting from the constant bending to lift and then carry the heavy
weights often associated with rigging and Drop Zone (DZ) clearance operations;
(4) death, injury or permanent incapacity and mental trauma associated with
parachuting incidents;
(5) major and minor cuts, abrasions, contusions and strains associated with the
frequent, prolonged use of power tools (especially power saws), vehicles, MHE
and ADE during rigging operations and equipment maintenance work;
(6) exposure to dangers from descending rotary wing aircraft, especially when vision is
limited due to dust and flying debris or while operating from an unstable platform
during external lift operations; and
(7) prolonged exposure to excessive noise and direct and reflected sunlight when
operating from airfields.
b. Combat. The AD would be exposed to the combat zone in the replenishment of supplies
during airland and airdrop activities and would be subject to the following battlefield
hazards:
(1) Exposure to air, artillery and/or ground assaults; and

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(2) Vulnerability to injury or death as a result of mine incidents.

10. Social environment. The member will have regular contact with public and other service
personnel. They must maintain effective personal relationships within the unit/sub-unit and nurture
relationships with other Corps and categories. The social environment of the AD (ECN 099) requires
them to:
a. work frequently as an individual operator for long periods of time often outside normal
working hours (limited supervision);
b. maintain frequent contact with senior ranks including those of other corps and services,
requiring tact and discretion;
c. maintain frequent contact with civilian Defence employees (drivers, freight handlers, etc);
and
d. maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and driving skills as a result of

constantly being in the 'public eye'.
11. Physical demands. The AD category requires a degree of physical endurance and strength for
the operation of vehicles and equipment. The employment involve sitting, standing, bending and
crouching, walking, running, entering and alighting from vehicles and regularly lifting objects weighing
over 25 kg. The nature of the employment dictates that these physical demands are often required
over long working shifts with little respite.
12. Additional physical demands which are placed on AD (ECN 099) personnel are:
a. They may be involved in extended load rigging programs, which may typically include the
preparation of ammunition, water, POL and rations for airdrop. Under these
circumstances, an individual can expect to perform 16 x 25 kg per hour lifts through a
one-metre height over a total period of eight hours. During load rigging, ADs will be
required to lift parachutes weighing 115 kg to a height of 1.8 m at a rate of one lift per
hour as part of a team of four to six personnel. A team of two persons will lift six
parachutes per hour each weighing 60 kg to a height of 1.3 m.
b. During loading operations, as part of a team of eight, the AD pushes a load weighing up
to 17 t along a 15 m roller conveyor.
c. When participating in manual airdrop operations as a member of an air dispatch crew of

four, the AD manually restrains loads of up to 200 kg inside the confined space of an
aircraft cargo compartment often in turbulent conditions and against potential vertical
forces of 4g for short periods.
d. During DZ clearance operations, the AD will recover parachutes and ADE weighing up to
200 kg when wet. This typically involves a four man team progressively stuffing a 30 m
diameter parachute into a bag, lifting the bag to a height of 0.25 m and dropping it in
order to compress the parachute in the bag. Approximately 15 repetitions of this
operation are required per parachute. Up to six such parachutes may be dropped per
aircraft. Using other types of parachutes, the weights may reduce; however, the number
of recovery operations increases. For example, up to 18 smaller parachutes, each
weighing 10 kg when wet, may be dropped per aircraft.
e. Helicopter external lift operations require the AD, working in teams of two, to manually
attach slung loads to the helicopter lift hook. In order to do so, the crew must endure rotor
downwash of up to 160 km/h while standing exposed on top of the load item. Typically,
an AD would complete up to 10 such hook-ups per day when acting in support of units
moving by air.
f. Parachuting places major physical exertion, stress and shock upon the AD’s body during
deployment of the canopy and twisting exertion in flight with the heaviest impact on
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13. Physical skills. The AD requires the following physical skills:
a. dexterity and developed technical skills to correctly and safely use ropes, straps, cargo
restraining devices and tarps used to secure loads;
b. coordination and spatial awareness to manoeuvre heavy vehicles both in built-up areas
and in the field environment, especially during night operations and in heavy traffic;
c. good hand/eye/feet coordination whilst driving and working with MHE, associated tools
and equipment;
d. sound mechanical aptitude and ability to maximise a vehicle's capabilities through the
correct application of driving skills and effective use of ancillary equipment; and
e. physical strength and endurance to manually handle heavy weights for prolonged
periods.
14. Mental demands. The mental demands of the employment are as follows:
a. Complexity and judgement. The complexity of the employment and the judgement
required are as follows:
(1) Air Dispatcher Grades 4 and 5 (ECN 099-4 &-5) PTE are required to:
(a) exercise judgement when engaged in flying duties and anticipate and
prevent potential incidents and accidents;
(b) exercise judgement when parachuting; and
(c) display mechanical aptitude in order to understand aircraft equipment, to

operate B and D vehicles and to implement load extraction sequences.
(2) AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-7) CPL in addition to the PTE are
required to exercise judgement when in command of an Air Dispatch crew engaged in
flying or rigging duties.
(3) Aerial Delivery Supervisor, Aerial Delivery Project Officer and Aerial Delivery Chief
(ECN 099-10, 11, 11 A / B) SGT - WO1 are required to:
(a) exercise judgement to a high degree, as they may be required to

concurrently supervise a number of AD crews during intense combat
operations whilst also providing technical guidance and advice to supported
units;
(b) exercise judgement in the allocation of personnel to tasks and in the broader
personnel management functions associated with their position; and
(c) authorise the carriage of non-cleared loads by helicopters using external lift
techniques, requiring them to rely solely on their professional judgement, as
they cannot refer to rigging diagrams.
(d) in the development area exercise analytical and technical skills in the
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b. Scope of action. The scope of action of the employment is as follows;
(a) AD (ECN 099) PTE has limited scope for independent action because they
are directly supervised at all times and constrained by orders and safety
regulations.
(b) AD (ECN 099) CPL-WO1 has considerable scope for independent action
when supervising tasks in support of units and formations in remote locations
whilst detached from their parent unit.
c. Communication skills. The communication skills required are as follows:
(1) Air Dispatcher Grades 4 and 5 (ECN 099-4 &-5) PTE must have the ability to
understand written and verbal orders and must have basic mathematical skills
necessary to complete centre of gravity and load spreader calculations.
(2) AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) CPL must be able to prepare and
present oral orders and after task reports. They must have sufficient mathematical
skills to complete restraint criteria, aircraft weight and balance and parachute
calculations.
(3) Aerial Delivery Supervisor, Aerial Delivery Project Officer and Aerial Delivery Chief
(ECN 099-10, 11, 11 A / B) SGT - WO1 must have the ability to communicate the
technical requirements to subordinates and to explain operational aspects of aerial
delivery to supported units as required. In addition, they must have sufficient skills
to enable them to produce written orders, instructions and signals. They must also
have sufficient oral communication skills to issue and relay verbal orders, complete
calculations relating to aircraft weight and balance, load centre of gravity, load item
restraint and load spreader requirements. In the development field provide subject
matter expert (SME) advice to Engineers and key stakeholders in the conduct of
Aerial Delivery trails.
15. Distastes. The AD (ECN 099) may regularly be exposed to the following distasteful
circumstances; the possibility of injury or death from a wide range of incidents involving specialist
equipment, aircraft or while parachuting.
Appendix:
1. Equipment List

APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX E TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
EQUIPMENT LIST
1. List of equipment. The major equipment which the Air Dispatcher (AD) (ECN 099) is required
to operate and perform operator maintenance on is as follows:
a. Category Specific Equipment:
(1) Parachutes - cargo and personnel;
(2) Aerial delivery equipment (ADE) and helicopter lifting equipment used for
aerial resupply;
(3) Material handling equipment (MHE); and
(4) Medium and Heavy Rigid Vehicles and Trailers.

ANNEX F TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
CAREER MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE
Design
1. The Royal Australian Corps of Transport (RACT) employment category structures support the
first, second and third line transport and combat service support capabilities to the Australian Army.
The structure comprises the following Career Employment Groups (CEG) as follows:
a. Operator Movement (OP MOV) (ECN 035);
b. Air Dispatch (AD) (ECN 099);
c. Cargo Specialist (CARGO SPEC) (ECN 171);
d. Marine Specialist (MARINE SPEC) (ECN 218);
e. Driver Specialist (DVR SPEC) (ECN 274); and
f. Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) (ECN 350).
2. The Air Dispatcher (AD) (ECN 099) CEG comprises of fourteen main employment categories as
follows:
a. Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) - ECN 099-1;
b. Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) - ECN 099-2;
c. Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) - ECN 099-3;
d. Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARes/ARA) – ECN 099-4;
e. Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ARA) – ECN 099-5;
f. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) - ECN 099-6;
g. AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) - ECN 099-7;
h. AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) - ECN 099-8;
i. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ARes) - ECN 099-9;
j. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ARA) - ECN 099-10
k. Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ARA) - ECN 099-11;
l. Aerial Delivery Chief (ARA) - ECN 099-11 A; and
m. Aerial Delivery Chief (ARA) - ECN 099-11 B.
3. The purposes of the category structures are two-fold. Firstly, the structures provide a readily
identifiable career path for RACT soldiers. Secondly, the employment categories within the structures
provide the benchmark against which soldiers are fairly remunerated for the true value of their
contribution to the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) capability and apply to all RACT soldiers
regardless of the type of service.

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4. Reference documentation. This document remains subordinate to the career management
provisions of references D through X.
CAREER MANAGEMENT AND PROGRESSION
5. Employment Description. An Air Dispatcher (AD) (ECN 099) is an Australian Regular Army
(ARA) or Army Reserve (ARes), RACT soldier who packs, rigs, loads/unloads and dispatches stores
and equipment for air movement (including air drop, airland and helicopter external lift) and who
manually dispatches cargo from aircraft while in flight. The Supervisor Aerial Delivery (SAD) may also
be employed as a Project Officer (PO) for aerial delivery and external lift projects once ADPO/ISO
9001 qualified. An AD also holds some driver proficiencies. Career progression and promotion is
dependent upon soldiers:
a. demonstrating a high level of technical and tactical ability;
b. gaining sufficient experience;
c. demonstrating potential for increased responsibility; and
d. gaining appropriate qualifications.
6. Promotion policy and procedures are outlined in reference J and it is not appropriate to restate
those policies in this document. Promotion is based on merit. The aim of the following sections is to
provide clear guidance and a common Corps policy for use by the Career Manager (CM) RACT Corps,
Commanding Officers (CO), Officers Commanding (OC), Regimental, Squadron and Company
Sergeant Majors (RSM/SSM/CSM) in their career management deliberations and decisions
concerning all soldiers.
7. Career profile tables which summarise the category/pay and promotion requirements for AD
(ECN 099) are in annex B.
OTHER RANK CAREER PROGRESSION AND POSTING POLICY
8. The specific employment a soldier must do upon their initial posting will be dependent upon unit
needs but they should be employed in their base category in order for them to be given the opportunity
to reinforce the lessons given and to build experience.
9. The posting of soldiers who have not yet completed their promotion subjects should be closely
managed by the losing and gaining units to ensure soldiers are not disadvantaged by having to re-
establish their priority for courses in their new unit. As a minimum, losing units are to provide gaining
units information on individuals. This should include:
a. experience,
b. qualifications gained since Initial Employment Training (IET),
c. position on the losing units priority list for Junior Leaders and Subject 4 for CPL, and
d. a recommendation on future employment.
10. Gaining units are to identify the date this information is required in order for manning
deliberations to be taken without disadvantaging the incoming soldier. There is an increasing
requirement for soldiers to be posted to non- Corps units. In order for these soldiers not to be
disadvantaged, prior to proceeding on posting, RSMs and SSMs of RACT Corps units within regions
should be prepared to offer advice to non-Corps Unit Commanders.
11. Provision exists for managers of soldiers at unit/sub-unit level to amend and/or update an
individual’s skill grade through Form AC 163 “Personal Particulars – Skill Grade, Pay group and/or
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12. Soldiers who are acting in a higher position need to be remunerated for their responsibilities in
accordance with Higher Duties Allowance (HDA) IAW PACMAN.
CAREER PROGRESSION AND POSTING POLICY
13. Initial Employment Training. On completion of recruit training the (ARA), AD PTE is to
complete the current IET RACT Driver Course, conducted by Army Logistics Training Centre (ALTC),
Puckapunyal. In the future the driver training will be modulised in order to only train personnel in the
skills required to operate vehicles. The future modulised driver training will consist of two modules with
either Driver Light Veh GS Cse (C2) & Driver Medium Rigid GS Cse (MR2) or Driver Medium Rigid GS
Cse (MR2) & Driver Heavy Rigid GS Cse (HR2). Modularised driver training is to be introduced by 11
Sep 11. This employment category is currently not suitable for ARes soldiers due to the extended
training liability which includes the IET AD Basic Course and the driver modules.
14. Remuneration for Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1). As this grade does not provide
the full range of Air Dispatcher competencies is not intended that soldiers remain at this grade for
extended periods. Once they have completed the current IET Driver RACT Course they will be
remunerated on Pay Grade 2. Upon transition to the future modulised driver training model soldiers
will be remunerated at Pay Grade 1 as they do not complete the full IET Driver Course.
15. Postings for Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1). On completion of the IET Driver
RACT Course or future modulised driver training the ARA soldier will complete the IET Basic Air
Dispatch course conducted at AMTDU, RAAF Richmond before being posted to a unit as an Air
Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4).
16. Promotion courses for Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1). No promotion is to be
considered or authorised until the soldier has successfully completed the full requirements of Air
Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4).
AIR DISPATRCHER GRADE 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2)
17. Initial Employment Training. On completion of Army Reserve Recruit Training, AD (ECN 099)
PTE is to complete the IET Air Dispatch Course, conducted by Air Movements Training and
Development Unit (AMTDU), RAAF Richmond.
18. Remuneration for Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2). As this grade does not
provide the full range of IET competencies, or the full ECN 099-4 it is not intended that soldiers remain
at this grade for extended periods. Once they have completed the IET Air Dispatch Course they are to
remain on Pay Grade 1 until successful completion of two driver modules of the IET Driver RACT
Courses, at which point they become ECN 099-4 and remunerated on Pay Grade 2.
19. Postings for Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2). On completion of the IET Air
Dispatch Course the ARes soldier will normally return to the unit to which they were recruited. As this
grade does not provide the full range of IET competencies, vide DI (A).
20. Promotion courses for Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2). This grade is for ARes
PTEs only. No promotion is to be considered or authorised until the soldier has successfully completed
the full requirements of Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4)
21. Employment Training. On completion of Army Reserve Recruit Training, and the IET Air
Dispatch Course the Air Dispatcher Grade 3 is to complete module one of the IET Drivers course for
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22. Remuneration for Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) (ECN 099-3). On completion of module one
of the IET Drivers course soldiers are fully qualified for Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ECN 099-3) and
remain on Pay Grade 1.
23. Postings for Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) (ECN 099-3). On completion of the Driver
Module 1 Course the ARes soldier will normally return to the unit to which they were recruited. As this
grade does not provide the full range of IET competencies, vide DI (A).
24. Promotion courses for Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) (ECN 099-3). This grade is for ARes
PTEs only. No promotion is to be considered or authorised until the soldier has successfully completed
the full requirements of Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4)
25. Initial Employment Training. On completion of recruit training, the Air Dispatcher Grade 4
(ECN 099-4) is to complete the following ARA and ARes training:
a. IET Air Dispatch Course. The course provides Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ECN 099-1) ARA
soldiers with the initial employment level as an AD Private (ECN 099-4) to perform duties
within 176 AD Sqn; and
b. Driver Module 2. This module provides Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) soldiers with the
remaining requirements for employment as an Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4).
26. Remuneration for Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4). On completion of driver training and
full IET, soldiers are issued with their Competency Log Books (CLB) and are fully qualified for Air
Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4) and are remunerated at Pay Grade 2.
27. Postings for Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4). An Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4)
should be posted to 176 Air Dispatch Squadron (176 AD Sqn) to enhance those skills received
through formal training. The duration of postings is normally two to three years and it is not uncommon
for soldiers to receive back to back tenure within the same unit. Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4)
may also be posted to the following units:
a. AMTDU, RAAF Richmond;
b. Special Air Service Regiment (SASR); or
c. 2nd Commando Regiment (2 Cdo Regt).
28. Career Development Courses for Air Dispatch Grade 4 (ECN 099-4). To progress to Air
Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5), an Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4) ARA soldier is required to
successfully serve a minimum of 12 months On-The-Job Experience (OJE) as an Air Dispatcher
Grade 4 (ECN 099-4).
29. Promotion courses for Air Dispatch Grade 5 (ECN 099-5). After gaining 12 months
experience in primary category as an Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ECN 099-4), soldiers may be
considered for attendance on promotion courses. It is desired that the Subject Four Corporal
Advanced Air Dispatch Course prior to attending the Junior Leaders Course.
30. Promotion to Lance Corporal (LCPL). Air Dispatchers may be promoted to LCPL after
completing a Minimum Time In Rank (MTIR) of 12 months post IET. There is no requirement to
complete career development courses in order to be promoted to LCPL; however completion of
Subject 4 CPL Advanced Air Dispatch Course or Junior Leader Course is highly desirable. Soldiers
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prior to promotion to LCPL are to attend the Subj 4 CPL Advanced Air Dispatch Course or Junior
Leader Course within 12 months of promotion to LCPL.
31. LCPL is the first level of command and will involve the command of personnel and equipment.
Although it may be desirable that LCPLs are employed initially as a Section Second-in-Command
(2IC) upon their promotion, in many instances this may not be possible. There are a variety of other
positions in which LCPLs may be employed. LCPLs should remain within the unit they are promoted in
for nine months, where possible. When posted, unit documentation should accompany the soldier
detailing experience gained and recommendations for future employment and training.
32. Postings for Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5). AD (ECN 099) male soldiers in the
category are to expect a posting to 2 Cdo Regt or SASR. An Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5) may
be posted to the following units:
a. 176 AD Sqn;
b. AMTDU, RAAF Richmond;
c. SASR; or
d. 2 Cdo Regt.
33. Career Development Courses for Air Dispatch Grade 5 (ECN 099-5). To progress to AD
Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8), an Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5) is required to
successfully complete the following courses (in any order):
a. Subject 4 CPL Advanced Air Dispatch Course;
b. Mack Conversion Course;
c. C Vehicle Operator 5t Course;
d. TALU or TACLOP Course; and
e. Dangerous Goods Pack/Accept Air Course.
34. Remuneration. On completion of serving 12 months OJE they are fully qualified for Air
Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5) and are remunerated at Pay Grade 3.
AD CREW COMMNANDER GRADE 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6)
35. Employment Training. To progress from Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARes) to AD Crew
Commander Grade 1 (ARes), an Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARes) is to complete a Dangerous Goods
Pack/Accept Air and Subject 4 CPL Advanced Air Dispatch course.
36. Postings for AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6). The AD Crew Commander
Grade 1 will be posted to 176 AD Sqn.
37. Promotion Courses for AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6). After gaining
experience in primary category as an AD Crew Commander Air Dispatch, soldiers may be considered
for attendance on promotion courses. Subject One (SGT) should be completed prior to attending the
Subject Four (SGT) Supervisor Aerial Delivery Course.
38. MTIR for AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-6). The MTIR for AD Crew
Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6) is two years before being considered for promotion to Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ECN 099-9). Completion of MTIR is not a guarantee of promotion.
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a. completing MTIR;
b. demonstrating a high level of technical and tactical proficiency;
c. demonstrating potential for increased responsibility;
d. gaining appropriate qualifications; and
e. position availability.
39. Remuneration for AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6). On completion of the
Dangerous Goods Pack/Accept Air and Subject 4 CPL Advanced Air Dispatch Courses an AD Crew
Commander Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6) is remunerated on Pay Grade 3.
AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7)
40. AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (ECN 099-7) To progress from AD Crew Commander Grade 1
(ECN 099-6) to AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (ECN 099-7), selected personnel for HRR service are
to complete one of the following three courses:
a. In-Service truck aircraft loading/unloading platform (TALU/TACLOP); or
b. Heavy Rigid Vehicle (HR) Course; or
c. In-Service C/D Vehicle (Forklift) Course.
41. Remuneration for AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7). On completion of one
of the above courses an AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7) remains on Pay Grade 3.
42. Postings for AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7). The AD Crew Commander
Grade 2 will be posted to 176 AD Sqn.
AD CREW COMMANDER GRADE 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8)
43. Promotion to CPL. In order to be promoted to CPL, Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ECN 099-5)
soldiers must have completed Junior Leaders Course, Subject 4 (CPL) Advanced Air Dispatch Course
and the other four mandatory courses (in any order). In addition to course completion, soldiers must
complete the MTIR of two years before being considered for promotion to AD Crew Commander
Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) CPL Pay Grade 3.
44. Promotion to CPL is based on merit and is dependent upon unit vacancies. A soldier should not
spend all of their time as a CPL in a single unit. It is in soldier’s interest and the interests of the RACT
Corps that the soldier has a minimum of two postings as a CPL and should be given opportunities
within other Corps and non-Corps units.
45. All units are encouraged to identify suitable CPLs to be posted as recruit instructors although
SCMA and APA will determine who is posted. A CPL should not be posted to a Sergeant (SGT)
position until they have completed Subject 1 SGT, and Subject 4 SGT Supervisor Aerial Delivery
Course. A CPL can occupy a SGT position on HDA if the unit Commander considers them suitable.
46. Postings for AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8). AD Crew Commanders
Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) may be posted to the following units:
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d. 2 Cdo Regt;
e. instructor at Road Transport Wing Army Logistic Training Centre (ALTC), Puckapunyal;
f. instructor at Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC), Wagga Wagga; and
g. selected Non-Corps positions.
47. Instructor Positions ALTC. ALTC has CPL Instructor positions within the Army School of
Transport (AST). It is desirable that CPLs considering promotion within category take postings to AST
to enhance their competitiveness. Soldiers being posted to these positions should have completed
one posting as a CPL in primary category prior.
48. Instructor Position Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC). It is desirable that CPLs
considering regimental streaming take postings to ARTC to make them competitive for future
appointments as SSM/RSM. Soldiers being posted as an instructor at ARTC should complete one
posting in primary category. The Recruit Instructor Course should be completed prior to posting.
49. Promotion Courses for AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8). After gaining
experience in primary category as a AD Crew Commander Air Dispatch, soldiers may be considered
for attendance on promotion courses. Subject One (SGT) should be completed prior to attending the
Subject Four (SGT) Supervisor Aerial Delivery Course.
50. MTIR for AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8). The MTIR for AD Crew
Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) is two years before being considered for promotion to Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10). Completion of MTIR is not a guarantee of promotion.
Career progression and promotion is dependant upon a soldier:
a. completing MTIR;
51. Remuneration. AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) is remunerated at Pay Grade 3.
POSTAL OPERATOR TASK - RACT
52. All soldiers of the RACT are able to request the opportunity for a posting to a Postal Operator
position. This posting does not require a category transfer and it should be acknowledged that a
posting as a Postal Operator is expected for a minimum of two years and is considered a RACT
representational posting. Soldiers who take a posting as a Postal Operator must also have at least one
posting within category to substantiate their abilities for promotion to the next rank.
53. All nominations to SCMA are to be accompanied with a brief recommendation of the soldiers
capability against the following criteria from their unit CO/OC:
a. complete a minimum of 24 months previous experience in current RACT ECN;
b. complete a Basic Driver Course or C2 Course for Operator Movements (ECN 035)
soldiers prior to attending an Postal Operator Course;
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d. must be able to lift at least 20 kg in weight;
e. must not have been charged with fraud, theft or deemed bankrupt;
f. have completed Junior Leaders Course;
g. display a high standard of customer service whilst working with the public;
h. must be AIRN compliant;
i. meet the General Admission Score (GAS) for Postal Operator task.
54. Successful candidates must have the ability to work independently, unsupervised and have a
security clearance of Secret. The minimum rank for a posting as a Postal Operator is LCPL and
therefore must be Junior Leader qualified. Soldiers should be aware that they may be considered for a
future posting back to a Postal Operator position at a senior rank. The tasks required of a Postal
Operator are found on the 39 Personnel Support Battalion (39 PSB) Website.
AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-9) and

AERIAL DELIVERY SUPERVISOR GRADE 2 (ARA) (ECN 099-10)
55. Promotion to SGT. In order to be promoted to SGT, AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes)
(ECN 099-6) and AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) must complete Subject 1 (SGT) Course
and Subject 4 (SGT) Supervisor Aerial Delivery Course. In addition to course completion, soldiers
must complete the MTIR of two years before being considered for promotion to Aerial Delivery
Supervisor Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-9) or Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ARA) (ECN 099-10).
56. Promotion to SGT is based on merit and is dependent upon unit vacancies. A soldier should not
spend all of their time as a SGT in a single unit. It is in soldier’s interest and the interests of the RACT
Corps that the soldier has a minimum of two postings as a SGT and should be given opportunities
within other Corps and Non-Corps units. (The Air Dispatcher trade only allows for ARes personnel
to be promoted to the maximum rank of SGT)
57. Employment opportunities within the RACT at the senior NCO level and above are very
competitive. There is a requirement for the SGT to maintain a high standard of technical knowledge
within the Corps, for promotion a SGT requires:
a. a competitive reporting history,
b. hold the appropriate qualifications, and
c. an ability to provide unrestricted service.
58. Postings for Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 or Grade 2 (ECN 099-9 or -10). Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ECN 099-9) will be posted to 176 AD Sqn whilst the Aerial Delivery
Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) may be posted to the following units:
a. 176 AD Sqn;
c. SASR;
d. 2 Cdo Regt;
e. instructor at ARTC, Wagga Wagga;
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g. instructor Land Warfare Centre (LWC), Canungra; and
h. selected Non-Corps positions.
59. Instructor positions. It is desirable that SGTs considering regimental streaming take postings
to ARTC, RMC, LWC and ADFA to make them competitive for future appointments as SSM/RSM.
Soldiers being posted as an instructor should complete one posting in primary category. The Recruit
Instructor Course should be completed prior to posting to ARTC.
60. Career Development Courses for Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10). Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) may attend the Project Officer Aerial Delivery Course to
progress to Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11).
61. Promotion Courses for Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10). After gaining
experience in primary category as an Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10), soldiers may
be considered for attendance on promotion courses. The Subject One (WO) Course should be
completed prior to attending the Subject Two (WO) (CSS) Course.
62. MTIR for Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10). The MTIR for Aerial Delivery
Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) SGT is three years before being considered for promotion to Aerial
Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) WO2. Completion of MTIR is not a guarantee of
promotion. Career progression and promotion is dependant upon a soldier:
a. completing MTIR;
e. position availability
63. Remuneration. There is no change to remuneration for Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2
(ECN 099-10) on promotion to Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) WO2 as they remain
on Pay Grade 4.
64. Commissioning Scheme. All SNCOs and Warrant Officers are eligible to apply for the Army
Senior Non-commissioned Officer and Warrant Officer Commissioning Scheme as part of their career
progression. Details pertaining to this scheme can be found in DI (A) PERS 47-8 – Army Senior Non-
commissioned Officer and Warrant Officer Commissioning Scheme.
AERIAL DELIVERY PROJECT OFFICER (ECN 099-11)
65. Promotion to WO2. In order to be promoted to WO2, Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN
099-10) must complete the Subject One (WO) Course and Subject Two (WO) CSS Course. In addition
to course completion, soldiers must complete the MTIR of three years before being considered for
promotion to Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 WO2 (ECN 099-10) or Aerial Delivery Project Officer
(ECN 099-11).
66. Employment opportunities within the RACT at the WO level and above are very competitive.
There is a requirement for the WO2 to maintain a high standard of technical knowledge within the
Corps, for promotion a WO2 requires:
a. a competitive reporting history,
b. hold the appropriate qualifications, and
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67. Postings for Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11). Aerial Delivery Project Officer
(ECN 099-11) is a SGT, or WO2 who has completed the ISO 9001 Project Officer Aerial Delivery
certification, obtained via OJE on initial posting to AMTDU as a Project Officer. Aerial Delivery Project
Officer (ECN 099-11) qualified personnel may also be posted to the following units:
a. 176 AD Sqn;
c. SASR;
d. 2 Cdo Regt;
e. instructor at ARTC, Wagga Wagga;
f. instructor Land Warfare Centre (LWC), Canungra;
g. selected Non-Corps positions; and
h. selected Non-Corps positions.
68. Instructor ALTC Position. It is desirable that WO2s considering promotion within category take
postings to ALTC to enhance their competitiveness for promotion to WO1. ALTC has instructor
positions at the Army School of Logistic Operations (ASLO) and within Development Grade. It is
desirable that WO2s being posted to these positions have completed one posting as a WO2 in primary
category.
69. Other instructor positions. Soldiers being posted as instructional staff at ARTC, RMC or LWC
should complete one posting in primary category.
70. MTIR for Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11). The MTIR for Aerial Delivery Project
Officer (ECN 099-11) is four years before being considered for promotion to Aerial Delivery Chief WO1
or RSM. Completion of MTIR is not a guarantee of promotion. Career progression and promotion is
dependant upon a soldier:
a. completing MTIR;
71. Remuneration. Aerial Delivery Project Officer (099-11) is remunerated at pay grade 5.
72. Progression to Regimental WO1. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) WO2s
must complete at least one regimental posting (two year tenure) as a Company Sergeant Major (CSM)
or SSM before progression to WO1 RSM. Prior to being considered for SM appointments it is highly
desirable that soldiers have had postings to representational appointments, 1RTB, RMC, LWC and
ADFA at CPL/SGT level. SCMA need to manage the regimental stream in accordance with Corps,
Policy 29 and should they be unable to fill these positions with soldiers who meet the required
postings they are to liaise with Head of Corps (HOC) for direction. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2
(ECN 099-10) or Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11) may be posted to the following WO2
regimental positions:
a. CSM/SSM at any of the CSSB Tpt Coy/Sqns (or Distr Coy);

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b. SSM at any of the force-level Tpt Sqns;
c. WSM at ALTC;
d. CSM at ARTC;
e. CSM SO CSSC;
f. CSM 1JSU;
g. CSM 3 CSR; or
h. Soldiers employed in a regimental non-RACT position, other than those listed above,
which meets the following criteria, should apply for recognition from the HOC via CM
RACT:
(1) Coy/Sqn has a minimum of 70 soldiers;
(2) Soldier has discipline delegation;
(3) Coy/Sqn is regimental in structure; and
(4) Preferred second appointment SSM/CSM/WSM.
73. Progression to WO1 Category. Soldiers need to be aware that in order to remain competitive
for promotion to WO1 within category, individuals, in conjunction with SCMA/APAs are to ensure they
have a broad range of experiences. An ideal mix would include postings to the following types of
positions:
a. an ARes/integrated unit (for ARA personnel) or to an integrated unit (for ARes personnel);
b. experience in various Land units;
c. a instructional appointment; and
d. a staff appointment on a Comd/Fmn/Unit HQ.
commissioned Officer and Warrant Officer Commissioning Scheme.
AERIAL DELIVERY CHIEF WO1 (ECN 099-11 A / B)
75. Promotion to WO1 Category. The RACT promotes soldiers to WO1 in order to fulfil category,
appointments, and other WO1 vacancies. Selection for and promotion to WO1 is highly competitive.
Only those soldiers with consistently high performance reports are likely to be considered.
76. As a result of a number of accepted practices, the current WO1 flow is split into a number of
tiers. For each specific Corps these differ according to vacancies, qualifications, previous postings and
operational experience. The only RACT Category Tier B positions are CDI Defence and Corps
Employment Advisor, all other WO1 Category positions are Tier A. All RSMs will be paid higher Tiers
as they progress through each level of RSM appointment.
77. The positions and the flow through of personnel are dependent on service need and individual
availability. To ensure that the RACT has a sufficient pool from which to draw from, there is a
requirement for a suitable number of WO2 to be trained. CM SCMA will determine this requirement.

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78. In order to be promoted to WO1 Category, Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) or
Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN 099-11) WO2s must have completed the following:
a. career development courses;
b. a posting to either:
(1) an ARes/integrated unit (for ARA personnel) or to an integrated unit (for ARes
personnel);
(2) a instructional appointment;
(3) a staff appointment on a Comd/Fmn/Unit HQ;
c. experience in various Land units; and
d. completion of MTIR of four years.
79. A previous instructional posting as a CPL, SGT or WO2 instructor at ALTC, ARTC, LWC or
RMC is highly desirable.
80. Category Posting for Aerial Delivery Chief (ECN 099-11 A / B) The Aerial Delivery Chief
(ECN 099-12A) WO1 Category will be posted to AMTDU Projects Flight into the Aerial Delivery Chief
position.. Other Category WO1 personnel will be classified as Aerial Delivery Project Officer (ECN
099-11) and they may be employed in the following positions within category:
a. Operations WO1;
b. AMTDU;
c. 17th CSS Brigade Headquarters; or
d. Corps Employment Advisor.
REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR (ECN 350) (WO1)
81. Appointment to RSM. The RSM course is now only for selected WO2/WO1 who are identified
for employment as an RSM in the next posting cycle. It should not be a promotion prerequisite unless
the only positions that the WO2/WO1 can be posted to are RSM positions. In order to be appointed to
RSM, Supervisor Aerial Delivery Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) must have completed the following
a. a minimum of one regimental posting as CPL/SGT;
b. a minimum of one regimental posting as a CSM or SSM; and
c. Regimental Sergeant Major Course.
82. Once a soldier has been promoted and posted into a WO1 Regimental position they are not
considered for other RACT category appointments, therefore remain in regimental/non regimental
appointments managed by the RSM CM.
83. Career Manager RACT position. Any RACT ECN WO1 may be posted as Career Manager
RACT (CM RACT), Soldier Career Management Agency (SCMA), Queenscliff. Soldiers posted as CM
RACT must meet the promotional requirements for progression to WO1 in category and/or
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84. RSM Appointments: RACT has one Corps coded RSM positions at the Army School of
Transport, ALTC. On completion of the Regimental Sergeant Majors Course Supervisor Aerial
Delivery Grade 2 WO2 (ECN 099-10) may be employed into these or any other appointment allocated
to the Corps.
85. There are currently three levels of RSM appointments prior to the appointment of RSM-A. The
limited number of positions prevents RSMs always moving upwards towards RSM-A. Once appointed
to the Regimental stream the CM for RSM will present RSM’s each year for different level
appointments. Should an RSM be unsuccessful for another RSM appt at level or higher the RSM’s CM
will place the soldier in other WO1 non category positions.
86. There is a finite number of WO1s and RSMs in Army. CM RACT manages the WO1’s category
up until they are appointed as an RSM, once this occurs the management of these soldiers is
controlled by CM for RSM’s. Once an RSM is selected for level two appointments it is highly unlikely
they return to a level one appointment but be employed in other non category WO1 appointments.
87. Remuneration. Remuneration is in accordance with pay tables for WO1 pay grades.
commissioned Officer and Warrant Officer Commissioning Scheme
Appendixes:
1. Guide to Transfer from ARes to ARA
2. ECN 099 Transfer Table

APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX F TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
COMMANDERS GUIDE
TRANSFER FROM ARes TO ARA
References:
A. DI(A) PERS 149-3 Posting, Retention, Corps Transfer and Reallocation of Soldiers in the
Regular Army and Army Reserve
B. DI(A) PERS 116-3 Grant, Retention and Relinquishment of Employment Category and
Associated Pay Procedures – Soldiers
Introduction
1. The transfer between the Active Reserve (ARes) and the Regular Army (ARA) will always be
dependant on the needs of the Army. A number of factors should be taken into account when the CM
RACT considers a request to transfer from the ARes to the ARA. These factors should include, but not
be restricted to, the applicants’ qualifications, PES and reporting history. Transfer to the ARA is not an
automatic procedure.
2. It is recognised that RACT training and qualification requirements for ARes and ARA are the
same. The CM RACT, through the RACT Employment Category Management section, is to ensure
that the member transferring to the ARA is competent to do the job, with minimal training liability.
Non RACT transfers
3. The above procedures will be applied to non RACT with an increased emphasis on any
comparable equivalent competencies. Their rank and seniority will also be taken into consideration.
Competency and Currency.
4. Each request for transfer will be considered on its merits based on competency achievement
either through training or OJE/OJT. The process of demonstrating competency achievement is
detailed in reference A.
Administration procedures
5. All administrative procedures are to be in accordance with references A and B.

APPENDIX 2 TO
ANNEX F TO
ECN 099
15 MAR 10
ECN 099 TRANSFER TABLE
Current Rank UE Position Training Required

/ECN Qualifications Held Qualifications Recognised
PTE IET Basic Air Dispatch Cse IET Basic Air Dispatch Cse Driver Training Modules 1 & 2
ECN 099-2
PTE Driver Training Module 1 Driver Training Module 1 Driver Training Module 2
ECN 099-3
PTE ARes ECN 099 IET Air Dispatch Basic Cse ARes ECN 099 ECN 099 IET Air Dispatch Nil gap
ECN 099-4 Module 1 and 2 C2 and MR2 Driver Course Basic Cse Module 1 and 2 C2 and MR2 Driver
Course
PTE/LCPL Dangerous Goods Pack/Accept Course Dangerous Goods Pack/Accept Course In-Service Aircraft
ECN 099-6 SUBJ 4 CPL Advanced Air Dispatch Course SUBJ 4 CPL Advanced Air Dispatch Course Loading/Unloading Vehicle Cse
Heavy Rigid B Veh Cse
In-Service C/D Vehicle Cse
CPL/SGT/ SUBJ 4 SGT Supervisor Air Dispatch Course SUBJ 4 SGT Supervisor Air Dispatch Course In-Service Aircraft
ECN 099-9 Loading/Unloading Vehicle Cse
Heavy Rigid B Veh Cse
In-Service C/D Vehicle Cse


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AIR DISPATCHER (ECN 099)

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ECN 099 EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICATION

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4. Classification. The employment is classified as:

a. Employment description An Air Dispatcher (AD) (ECN 099) is an Australian Regular

(1) Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1);

(2) Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2);

(3) Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) (ECN 099-3);

(4) Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARA/ARes) (ECN 099-4);

(5) Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (HRR/ARA) ECN 099-5;

(6) Air Dispatcher Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6);

(7) Air Dispatcher Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7);

(8) Air Dispatcher Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8);

(9) Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-9);

(10) Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ARA) (ECN 099-10);

(11) Aerial Delivery Project Officer (SGT-WO1) (ECN 099-11);

(12) Aerial Delivery Chief A (WO1) (ECN 099-11A); and

(13) Aerial Delivery Chief B (WO1) (ECN 099-11B).

c. Tasks. A list of tasks is in annex A.

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(2) Air Dispatcher Grade 1 (ARA) (ECN 099-1) PTE PG 2 (Note 1)

(3) Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ARes) (ECN 099-2) PTE PG 1

(4) Air Dispatcher Grade 3 (ARes) (ECN 099-3) PTE – LCPL PG 1

(5) Air Dispatcher Grade 4 (ARA/ARes) (ECN 099-4) PTE – CPL PG 2

(6) Air Dispatcher Grade 5 (ARA) (ECN 099-5) PTE – CPL PG 3

(7) AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ARes) (ECN 099-6) PTE – CPL PG 3

(8) AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (HRR) (ECN 099-7) PTE – CPL PG 3

(9) AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ARA) (ECN 099-8) PTE – CPL PG 3

(13) Aerial Delivery Chief A (ARA) (ECN 099-11A) WO1 PG 5A

(14) Aerial Delivery Chief B (ARA) (ECN 099-11B) WO1 PG 6B

7. Medical. Current requirement is in accordance with reference P.

8. PULHEEMS. The PULHEEMS table for AD (ECN 99) is:

ECN RANK CP MEC 1 MEC 2

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21. Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC)/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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d. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 or 3 (ECN 099-6 or 099-8). On being promoted to the

e. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 or 3 (ECN 099-6 or 099-8). On being promoted to the

f. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 or 2 (ECN 099-9 or 099-10). On being promoted to

a. responsibilities in the supervision and training of personnel and management of

c. environmental conditions, and

d. regulation of the technical integrity of land material.

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b. Air Dispatcher Grade 2 (ECN 099-2) is in appendix 2;

d. AD Crew Commander Grade 1 (ECN 099-6) is in appendix 4;

e. AD Crew Commander Grade 2 (ECN 099-7) is in appendix 5;

f. AD Crew Commander Grade 3 (ECN 099-8) is in appendix 6;

g. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 1 (ECN 099-9) (ARes) is in appendix 7;

h. Aerial Delivery Supervisor Grade 2 (ECN 099-10) (ARA) is in appendix 8;

j. Aerial Delivery Chief (ECN 099-11 A / B (WO1) – is in appendix 10.

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(1) Driver Light Vehicle GS Course (C2); and

(2) Driver Medium Rigid Vehicle Course (MR2).

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