Battlespace Communication Systems

Battlespace Communication Systems

The product manages the acquisition and sustainment of deployable data and voice communications equipment used by the three services for Command and Control. 

Content is current as at April 2023.

Victoria Barracks Sydney

About the base

The regency-style Victoria Barracks is one of the best displays of military architecture and was designed by Lieutenant-Colonel George Barney, who also built Fort Denison. It is a significant heritage site and home to the Headquarters of Forces Command.

Access

Moore Park Road is the vehicle access point and also the Victoria Barracks Sydney Pass Office / Visitor Reception Centre.

Singleton Military Area

About the base

This is where all infantry soldiers complete their initial employment training.

Access

The Town Gate is off Army Camp Road, Whittingham. The gate is only accessible during visiting hours.

Arriving via taxi or ride share. Only taxi driver with a valid Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) from Taxico are permitted on base.

Passengers not using this service are to disembark at the bus shelter at access control point.

On base pickup and drop of points are Officer and Sergeant car park, Health Centre and Currey Club.

Randwick Barracks

About the base

Provides administrative support and supply services to units of the Australian Defence Force, mostly Army. Also home to the headquarters of 2nd Division and Reserve units.

Access

No domestic pets permitted.

Visiting hours

7 am - 4 pm

Monday – Friday

Road rules

Speed limit is 25km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted, car park 10km/h and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Metropolitan Adelaide and Regional Sites

About the base

Metropolitan Adelaide and Regional Sites (MARS) is a multi-site base. MARS headquarters is located at Keswick Barracks, on the south-west edge of the Adelaide central business district.

The MARS footprint comprises approximately 29 Defence sites located across South Australia and Broken Hill. These include major sites of:

Holsworthy Barracks

About the base

Holsworthy Barracks has one of the Army's major footprints within NSW and is home to a number of Army and tri-service training institutions as well as various Regular and Reserve Army Units. Holsworthy Barracks is also the staging location for domestic operations in NSW and covers almost 20,000 hectares.

Victoria Barracks Brisbane

About the base

Victoria Barracks is a heritage significant site. It currently accommodates various office based functions from the three services, as well as the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and the Vice Chief of Defence Force.

Road rules

Speed limit is 10km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.

Timor Barracks

About the base

Is used as a headquarters of the 8th Brigade and Air Force cadets.

Access

Taxis and ride share service are not permitted. Delivery drivers will not be granted access to the base unless the recipient is available to accept delivery in person.

Visiting hours

8am – 4pm

Monday – Friday

Road rules

On parade nights during school terms and on selected weekends all other vehicles are to be removed from the car park opposite building eight.

Taylor Barracks

About the base

Headquarters of the Pilbara Regiment, one of three Regional Force Surveillance Units conducting surveillance and reconnaissance of remote areas of northern Australia.

Access

Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and Assistance animals by prior arrangement.

Visiting hours

8am - 4pm

Monday - Friday

Road rules

Speed limit is 20km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Swartz Barracks

About the base

Home of the Army Aviation Training Centre​ and also hosts the Republic of Singapore Airforce Oakey Helicopter Group.

Swartz Barracks provides officers and soldiers with practical on-the-job aviation training for roles such as avionics technician, pilot and ground crewman mission support.

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