About the base
Prepare Officers and Sailors of the Royal Australian Navy to go to sea and to be a part of the team that contributes to Fleet commitments and outcomes - "to fight and win at sea". The Base is Navy's premier maritime warfare training establishment for all ranks from Junior Sailors to Commanding Officers.
Access
Only vehicles that have a pass, Defence vehicles, or resident's vehicles are allowed through the main gate. Exceptions are delivery vehicles or contractors carrying out work, this is managed at the access control barrier.
Major redevelopment undergoing which will bring changes to traffic direction and volumes, visitors are advised to gain up to date information from their host or the guards at the main gate.
All heritage sites are out of bounds. Access to the married quarters area are for residents and their visitors only.
Visiting hours
7 am – 4 pm
Monday – Friday
Road rules
Speed limit is 25km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.
Sirens will communicate information about the base security status and procedures. In the event you hear any of the following emergency warning tones, stop what you are doing immediately and follow the direction of your escort or ECO Warden. In the absence of direction, follow the procedures below and those detailed in the following pages of the National Base Induction.
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Status |
Sounds |
Procedure |
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Alert |
‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command |
Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness. |
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Evacuation |
‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + ‘evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command |
Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction. |
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Lockdown |
Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command |
Follow the CLOSE procedure.
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Stand down |
Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command |
Resume normal activities. |
Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations.
Security: 02 9337 0251
General enquiries: HMASWatson.VLO@defence.gov.au