RAAF Pearce

About the base

RAAF Base Pearce is named in honour of Sir George Foster Pearce KCVO (1870-1952) who was the serving Minister for Defence in 1934. The base supports advanced flying training for Air Force and Navy pilots. Located adjacent to the town of Bullsbrook.

Access

Airside access to authorised person only - Airside boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific Airside Awareness Training is required prior to access.

Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and assistance animals.

Road rules

Speed limit is not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Hazards

Hazard Name

Description

Airfield/Airside

Do not proceed past any signage, markings or lights unless authorised to do so.

Water

Water may not be suitable for drinking. Ensure appropriate drinking water is brought onto Base​.

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

Airbase Base Command Post: 08 9571 7888

Security: 08 9571 7555

Medical: 08 9571 7444

Fire: 08 9571 7333

Aircraft Emergency: 08 9571 7222

General enquiries: 08 9570 1424