Australian Army FAQsOnline version matching / questions and answers about an Army FAQs by Laure Hauwaert 1 Can I have long hair? 2 I'm a woman, are there any jobs I can't do? 3 Do I have to live on base? 4 I can't see some colours. Can I join the armed forces? 5 Do I have to wear a uniform all the time? 6 I am 16 years old. Can I join the ADF? Men are not allowed to have long hair. Women are allowed to have long hair but must tie it up for safety reasons. 3% of all jobs in the Australian Defence Force are not available (disponible) to women. Women are allowed to do 97% of all jobs in the Australian Defence force. When basic training is completed, you are allowed to live off base. You must live on base until basic training is completed. Yes, but you mustn't do certain jobs. Yes, you can. But you must mention it to your recruitment center. You are allowed to wear what you want after work and at the weekends. You must wear your uniform when you are on duty. You have to be 17 to join the Australian Defence Force. Unfortunately, you are too young. You will be allowed to join next year.