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

Gallipoli Barracks

About the base

One of Australia's largest military bases and the headquarters of the 7th Brigade. The units at Enoggera include armoured, artillery, engineer, signals, infantry, medical and other combat service support units.

Access

Arrangements should be made with the Security Contractors and the Base team for large vehicle access.

With the exception of approved military working dogs and recognised companion or assistance dogs, no pets or animals are permitted.

Edinburgh Defence Precinct

About the base

The precinct is a key national defence research and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance hub. It is primarily home to the Air Warfare Centre, and No 92 Wing's AP-3C Orion and P-8A Poseidon aircraft which conduct surveillance operations throughout Australia's airspace.

The precinct major sites consists of:

Borneo Barracks

About the base

Home to the Army’s deployable electronic warfare unit and Defence’s electronic warfare operator training unit as well as the Defence Force School of Signals’ Electronic Warfare Wing.

Access

Only visitors with a bone fide reason to access the base will be provided access. All visitors are required to report to the guard room and present photographic identification. A host escort must be present in order for a visitor to be issued with a base pass.

Australian Defence Force Academy

About the base

The Australian Defence Force Academy develops and educates the future leaders of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The program combines military and leadership training with a recognised world class degree from the University of New South Wales.

Visiting hours

7am – 5pm

Road rules

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

Albury Wodonga Military Area

About the base

The Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA) consists of 3 barracks:

  • Gaza Ridge Barracks (North and South Bandiana)
  • Wadsworth Barracks (East Bandiana)
  • Latchford Barracks (Bonegilla).

The barracks are home to:

Land Combat Vehicle System (Infantry Fighting Vehicle)

Land Combat Vehicle System (Infantry Fighting Vehicle)

Defence has contracted Hanwha Defence Australia to deliver and support 129 locally built Redback infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.

The total value of the project is approximately $7 billion dollars, representing the single largest investment in Army capability to date. The combined value of the acquisition and initial support contracts is approximately $4.5 billion dollars.

Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle

Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle

LAND 400 Phase 2 will modernise Army’s Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, which will provide mounted support to Defence operations for decades into the future, but most importantly will enhance the safety, security and protection of Australian troops. The Boxer CRV will replace the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle, which has seen extensive operational service since its introduction in 1996.

Lethality System Project (LAND 159)

Lethality System Project (LAND 159)

The Lethality System Project (LAND 159) will equip the ADF with next-generation weapon systems, surveillance and target acquisitions ancillaries, ammunitions, facilities and training and support systems to ensure ADF ground combatants maintain a capability advantage over potential adversaries to 2030 and beyond. The Project will be delivered in 3 tranches.

The Land Systems Division is the lead agency for the delivery of LAND 159, supported by Land Explosive Ordnance Systems Program Office (LEOSPO) for munitions aspects. 

Protected Mobility Vehicle

Protected Mobility Vehicle

CA04 sustains the Protected Mobility Vehicle

  • Light (Hawkei)
  • Protected Mobility Vehicle - Medium (Bushmaster).

Thales Australia Ltd (Thales) has been contracted by Defence for the manufacture and through-life-support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei vehicles. 

 

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