Defence rank and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ selection rank

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Defence rank and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ selection rank

The University of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ recognises the valuable experience and discipline gained through your service in the Australian Defence Force. This page outlines how we translate your military rank and length of service into a competitive ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Selection Rank, providing a clear pathway for admission into our undergraduate degrees. Use the tables below to find your equivalent rank and see how your service can help you gain entry to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

Navy Army Air Force ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Selection rank (1-3 years time served) ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Selection rank (3 or more years time served)
Admiral of the fleet Field Marshall Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force 83 92
Admiral General Air Chief Marshal 83 92
Vice Admiral Lieutenant General Air Marshal 83 92
Rear Admiral Major General Air Vice Marshal 83 92
Commodore Brigadier Air Commodore 83 92
Captain Colonel Group Captain 83 92
Commander Lieutenant Colonel Wing Commander 83 92
Lieutenant Commander Major Squadron Leader 83 92
Lieutenant Captain Flight Lieutenant 83 92
Sub-Lieutenant Lieutenant Flying Officer 83 92
Acting Sub-Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Pilot Officer 83 92
Midshipman Officer Cadet Officer Cadet 83 92
Chaplains All ranks   83 92
Navy Army Air Force ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Selection rank (1-3 years time served) ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Selection rank (3 or more years time served)
Warrant Officer of the Navy Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army Warrant Officer of the Air Force 83 92
Warrant Officer Warrant Officer Class 1 Warrant Officer 83 92
Chief Petty Officer Warrant Officer Class 2 Flight Sergeant 83 92
  Staff Sergeant   83 92
Petty Officer Sergeant Sergeant 83 92
Navy Army Air Force ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Selection rank (1-3 years time served) ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Selection rank (3 or more years time served)
Able Seaman Corporal Corporal 73 75
Leading Seaman Lance Corporal Leading Aircraftman/ Aircraftman 73 75
Seaman Private Aircraftman/ Aircraftman 73 75

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