Kapooka Military Area (Blamey Barracks)

About the base

All soldiers in the Army complete Basic Training at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Blamey Barracks in Kapooka near Wagga Wagga. That's why it's known as the 'Home of the Soldier'.

Access

Any photo taking is to be pre-approved with an exemption granted for March Out parades.

Road rules

Speed limit is 40km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Vehicles may not be driven off road.

Hazards

Name	Description
Bushfire	During bushfire season observe fire danger rating signs on base. When rating is severe or above, a permit is required before any works that will cause sparks/burn is conducted. In the event of an evacuation, follow the direction of escort/emergency control officer and proceed immediately to the designated assembly point for further instructions.

Name

Description

Bushfire

During bushfire season observe fire danger rating signs on base. When rating is severe or above, a permit is required before any works that will cause sparks/burn is conducted.

In the event of an evacuation, follow the direction of escort/emergency control officer and proceed immediately to the designated assembly point for further instructions.

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.

Status	Sounds	Procedure
Alert	‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command	Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness.
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.
Lockdown	Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command	Follow the CLOSE procedure. Close windows, blinds, doors and turn off lights. Lock computers and put documents away. Out-of-sight and minimise movement. Stay silent and turn off phones. Endure and maintain.
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.

Fire: 02 6933 8424

Medical: 02 5842 6385 or 0457 533 884

Military Police: 13 11 67