Australian Army

We couldn’t be more proud of our soldiers The #AusArmy soldiers from 17th Sustainment Brigade were on shore leave from HMAS Adelaide when they saw a group in distress. They immediately assisted them to safety, providing first aid until the emergency services arrived. Read more here 📰 http://spr.ly/6042if9p6 #OurPeople #ArmyintheCommunity

We’ve been working with the Royal Australian Navy on Exercise Wader, wet-and-dry environment rehearsal exercises where personnel, capabilities and logistics are brought ashore 🌊 Watch 📹 the Australian Amphibious Force train in North Queensland.

Touching down so we can take off 🚁 ℹ️ In March of this year, the first of nine UH-60M Black Hawks to be delivered in 2024 arrived in Sydney. Now all six have commenced flying operations, with the aircraft and crew progressing introduction-into-service activities. 📸 SPEC B Spencer/ CPL John Solomon/ SGT Tristan Kennedy

On the road again 🚚 🛣️ #AusArmy vehicles from 13th Brigade lined up ready to depart Irwin Barracks in Perth for the start of Exercise Austral Shield 2024. ℹ️ This year Exercise Austral Shield is being held across northern Australia with Australian Army Reserve personnel mobilised at short notice to assist state emergency services in the execution of a domestic security response against a simulated domestic threat. 📸 MAJ Dean Benson/ CPL Jarrod Moreels

Watch now 📹   As the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit 2024 approaches, the Chief of Army speaks on #AusArmy collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group.    Register for #ADSTAR24 below 👇

Sniper Pre-Selection Course and 3RAR go hand in hand 💪 ℹ️ The Sniper Pre-Selection course was conducted over six days and covered elements expected from an #AusArmy sniper including: ✅ day and night navigation ✅ judging distance ✅ observation lanes ✅ Camouflage ✅ and concealment all while physically fatigued. 📸 CPL Brandon Grey/ CPL Guy Sadler

Congratulations to the Western Australia Australian Army Cadets Brigade, defending their title as winners of the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge 💪 🥇 Over 120 Cadets from Navy, Army and Air Force worked in teams of 10 to overcome a range of challenges and showcase how they work in a team. Over three days teams of 10 cadets went through a series of challenges, showcasing how they work together in a military-like situation. 📸 CAPT(AAC) Sue Beyer

Being named the Cameron Baird VC MG Award for Most Outstanding Soldier is an incredible achievement. Earning that title after turning around a tough childhood is remarkable. Private Jaylahn Hearn is keen to share his story. In two short years he’s gone from the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre, to gaining his Year 10 equivalency, to joining the Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program and marching out from 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Kapooka. On a visit to the Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre, Indigenous Specialist Recruitment Team members, Army Warrant Officer Class One Serge Pirard and Air Force Corporal Karla Sewell-Blacklock, discussed the possibility of a career in the ADF, and two former Army corporals-turned-youth detention workers. As WO1 Pirard says “I'm so passionate about this kid because 26 years ago someone took a chance on me – I saw myself in him.” Read PTE Hearn’s inspiring story 📰 https://lnkd.in/gDiPjFvU #GoodSoldiering #NAIDOCWEEK24

Our North West Mobile Force, or NORFORCE, patrols the top end of our nation. Private Buddy Worrigal grew up around remote areas of regional Western Australia, and his father did a short stint with NORFORCE when he was a kid. To PTE Worrigal, his dad’s stories sounded “cool like something out of the action movies.” After a chance meeting with a former Regimental Sergeant Major, PTE Worrigal drove himself to the nearest troop and enlisted. Now he’s a proud member of NORFORCE. “Army and NORFORCE are doing incredible work and upskilling the soldiers . . . doing the community proud, serving country on country and I’m honoured to be part of this organisation and continue to serve.” NORFORCE is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking adventure, mateship and learning new skills as I have learnt so much in my time. I feel I have purpose and feel part of something big. Being indigenous I haven’t had much to do with my culture or learning the traditions as we travelled a lot during my childhood. The soldiers from the top end and in my squadron are very knowledgeable in this area . . . they share that knowledge and are like family, I am privileged to serve with them.” #GoodSoldiering #NAIDOCWEEK24

Mastering the art of the boom 💥 🎓 A higher education into the science of things that go bang is now available in Australia to nominated ADF personnel, APS staff and approved Defence contractors. The Master of Explosive Ordnance degree is being offered at ADFA, run by the University of New South Wales in Canberra. It’s the first degree of its kind in Australia. Some would call it an explosive education... 🗞️ https://lnkd.in/gbVJfNVs 📸 SGT Matthew Bickerton