Brad Copelin enlisted into the Australian Army in 1987. In 1996, Brad transferred into the Army Reserve and commenced training at the Victoria Police Academy. During his police service he worked at various metropolitan and country Police Stations. Brad returned to the Regular Army as a Sergeant in 2001, serving with in various leadership positions in Sydneyand Darwin. In December 2005, he was promoted to Warrant Officer Class Two, until his retirement in December 2011. Brad has been awarded a Meritorious UnitCitation (with Star), Soldiers’ Medallion for Exemplary Service, Provost Marshal-Army Certificate of Merit and two other commendations. Brad is now the owner of Learning and Development Solutions; a consulting and learning agency which specialisies in RPL assessments for military members, and is looking forward to competing in Swimming, Indoor Rowing and Athletics.