RAAF Wagga

About the base

All enlisted into the RAAF complete Recruit Training at the 1st Recruit Training Unit. RAAF Base Wagga is also a major centre for technical and non-technical, initial employment training and postgraduate training.

Access

Bringing animals on to the base requires prior approval from the Base Manager.

Unauthorised vehicles are not to be driven or parked on restricted or airside areas.

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

Road rules

Speed limit is 40km/h and 25km/h throughout the base where signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Hazards

Hazard Name Description
Airside/Airfields Visitors are to remain clear of airside areas. Proceeding airside requires an operational requirement, authorisation from Air Traffic Control, completion of airside training course & escorted by an authorised Defence member.
Asbestos There is no general safety concerns in regards to asbestos at RAAF Base Wagga. However if you are undertaking works on buildings on the site you are to check the asbestos register before commencing those works.
Lead Paint/Dust There is no general safety concerns in regards to Lead Paint/Dust at the RAAF Base Wagga.
Airfield/Airside Identified by signage and FOD lines (double red lines). Do not proceed past any signage, markings or lights unless authorised to do so.

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 6937 4324