This is a physically challenging unit.

Learn and upgrade skills such as:

Weapons::
Artillery Field Gun 105 mm Howitzer
81mm Mortars,
Steyr and Minimi,
Living in the field

Advanced:
Computing the Artillery gun data;
Long range communications
Four wheel driving with Trucks and Landrovers

Personal skills:
Teamwork
Self defence
Maintenance of physical fitness
Personal discipline

Adventure Training, for example rappelling, canoeing, BMXing.

These are just a few of the skills you will learn when you become a soldier with 7 Field Battery Army Reserve.

If you feel you are up to the challenge then contact us 0407 228 159.

Gun Detachment action

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Tax free Pay
You get tax-free pay whilst you train, flexible training commitments and employer support through government legislation.
Qualifications Recogised
Most qualifications obtained within the unit have civilian accredited employment recognition.

Ceremonies and Drill

7 Field Battery also participates in community events and provides members for Regal salutes on occasions such as ANZAC Day, Opening of Parliament, Australia Day, the Queens birthday and many more.

What can you get out of the Australian Army Reserve?

Being a member of 7 Field Battery gives you the opportunity to be part of a great team and to become a confident leader. It offers challenges you both physically and mentally. We want people who are dedicated to serving Australia in the best possible way they can.

You will have the chance to travel and see Australia and overseas countries when and if it suits you and your work situation.

Jobs we offer at 7 Field Battery

Gun Number (Gunner) (Male only)
Command Post Operator (Gunner) (Male only)
Combat Signaller (Gunner) (Male only)
Driver (Female and Male)

Gun Number (Gunner) ECN 162

Gunners from 7 Field Battery operate the 105mm, 2 tonne howitzers. They conduct direct, indirect and anti-tank fire. They operate one of the largest weapons in the Army. Gunners also conduct infantry activities such as attacks, ambushing and clearing patrols whilst in the field.

Command Post Operator (Gunner) ECN 162 / 254

The Gunners in the command post provide command, control and coordination of up to 6 artillery guns. They perform survey, computer data entry and combat duties. Command Post Operators use traditional survey equipment and state-of-the-art military GPS interfacing hardware and software.

There is plenty of fun that you will be able to talk to your mates at work about.

Want to join us?

Other pastimes

03 Kimbo Ammo	A14 cammed up	Backward situp go on	BDR Lee
BDR Robert Toase - relaxed mode	C_4 Crump..et	D_1 Keep getting them out baby	Food, chat, fun and collaboration
Gunning at the Footy	I see smoke charge	King over water	M2A2 enjoys the mud
Marching 4	O Group scrub style	Path through the forest	Superlative Sight

If you think your up to the challenge, call our friendly Recruiting Officer at 7 Field Battery on:

0407 228 159 or 9383 6434 or 9383 6225

Ring up and make an arrangement to visit us on a Tuesday night starting at 7 PM for about an hour. We are open for business and are very happy to provide you with information about us or any unit within 13 Brigade and/or arrange visits with them after you see us.

We are located at
Irwin Barracks, Stubbs Terrace, KARRAKATTA WA
Just 300m east of the Karrakatta Railway Station on the northern side of the railway or 1 kilometre east of the Claremont Showgrounds.

If you wish to register for a formal assessment telephone:

13 19 01

This will set you an appointment with Defence Force Recruiting Centre in ST Georges Terrace Perth