One in four ADF personnel unfit for deployment on medical grounds
Over 75 per cent of the ADF can deploy. A quarter have injuries, light duty, or are leaving.
The Australian Defence Force revealed in Senate estimates that almost a quarter of its staff cannot deploy. Defence chief Lieutenant General Natasha Fox said these include people with temporary injuries needing recovery.
Around 13% are on light duty while healing. About 1% are leaving the military.
Those able to deploy are in a 'deployable, military employment classification,' Fox told the hearing. Senator David Pocock questioned these figures.
He noted one Northern Territory battalion had 35% of its staff on medical restriction.
- Almost 25 per cent
- Personnel unfit to deploy
- 64,000+
- Total ADF workforce
- About 13 per cent
- On light duties
- 35 per cent
- NT battalion medical restriction
Why it mattersIf a quarter of troops can't deploy, Australia can't respond quickly to emergencies. This also affects the country's ability to handle overseas conflicts.
AustraliaAustralia's military readiness directly affects the nation's ability to respond to regional crises, security threats, and international commitments.
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