Overseas deployments
You can apply to have up to 26 weeks of overseas deployment recognised as EST.
Overseas deployments can’t be recognised as training time towards GPT1, GPT2 or GPT3.
You should discuss your plans to complete your EST as an overseas deployment with your regional ADF team to ensure you meet any other training obligations while training outside of Australia.
How to apply
Read the ADF overseas extended skills training placement application and guide for more information about the application process. Your application must be accompanied by a detailed learning plan and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the relevant RACGP censor.
Applications must be submitted to the RACGP before deployment. If you are deployed at short notice, outline the circumstances in your application and request an exemption to apply retrospectively.
After returning from deployment
Within three months of completing your overseas EST placement, you must complete the ADF overseas extended skills placement summary report. The relevant RACGP censor will review your report to confirm that educational and supervisory requirements were met and determine whether the placement is approved as EST time.
Deployments on naval ships are considered to be overseas deployments.