<P> The Australian Defence Force ( ADF ) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia . It consists of the Royal Australian Navy ( RAN ) , Australian Army , Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) and a number of ' tri-service ' units . The ADF has a strength of just over 80,000 full - time personnel and active reservists , and is supported by the Department of Defence and several other civilian agencies . </P>
<P> The Australian Defence Force ( ADF ) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia . It consists of the Royal Australian Navy ( RAN ) , Australian Army , Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) and a number of ' tri-service ' units . The ADF has a strength of just over 80,000 full - time personnel and active reservists , and is supported by the Department of Defence and several other civilian agencies . </P>
what is the role of the australian defence force
what is the role of the australian defence force
the defence of Australia
the defence of Australia