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Home > News and Events > Chief of the Defence Force Parade

Chief of the Defence Force Parade

Occasion

The 2013 Chief of Defence Force Parade will be held at the Australian Defence Force Academy on Saturday 2 March 2013, commencing at 9.30 am. The Reviewing Officer will be the Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley, AC, DSC. 

The Academy is pleased to welcome the guests to this important event, and hope the following information assists you in planning your attendance.

Dress

Guests are requested to wear the following dress:

a. One Star rank and above, plus Tier C and Tier D RSMs:

(i) RAN – S2

(ii) ARA – SO1 Patrol Blue White Jacket Senior Officer (less sword)

(iii) RAAF – 2 Star and above - Ceremonial Dress 2B (less sword)

b. Other personnel:

(i) RAN – S2

(ii) ARA – 1B in lieu 2D

(iii) RAAF – Cool Weather 4A (less sword)

c. Civilian: Lounge Suit or equivalent for ladies. Please note that seating for the Parade is not under cover, you may wish to bring sunscreen and/or hat and bottled water.

Entrée Cards

Five yellow entrée cards (two stamped with 'wet weather') will be distributed to each cadet prior to the Parade.  These entrée cards will allow you to park in the correct parking locations and also allow you to attend the luncheon at the Academy Cadets Mess.  It is the responsibility of cadets to distribute their cards to their guests.  It is important that these cards are secured, as entry into the luncheon is dependent on producing the yellow entrée cards.  However, please note that there are no restriction of guests to attend the Parade. Parade is open to all guests, family and friends.

Arrival at ADFA

You can enter ADFA either via the main entrance off Northcott Drive or via the Royal Military College (RMC) Gun Gates off Fairbairn Avenue as indicated on the map. To assist with the flow of traffic and parking, please display the yellow entrée card on the lower left hand corner of your car windscreen and please park where directed by the car parking attendants.  If you enter through Northcott Drive, you can utilise ca parks 90, 92, 93 and 94. If you enter through RMC Gun Gates, you can utilise car parks 84 and 86. On leaving your vehicle, please ensure you take your yellow entrée cards with you, and make your way to the Parade Ground. Guests are requested to be seated by 9.15 am.

If you require disabled parking, please enter via the main entrance off Northcott Drive and follow the directions of car parking attendants.

Also to note that due to the Australian Defence Force Academy redevelopment project, some surfaces may be uneven and you may be requested to walk around barricades or use stairs to access facilities.

Please note that seating for the Parade is not under cover, you may wish to bring sunscreen and/or hat and bottled water.

Please view the map for directions.

Light Luncheon

Following the Parade, a light luncheon will be served in the Academy Cadets Mess from 11.15 am to 1.00 pm for all the new first year midshipmen and officer cadets. Each first year is entitled to invite five guests to attend the luncheon. Five yellow entrée cards will be distributed to each cadet prior to the Parade.  It is the responsibility of cadets to distribute their cards to their guests.  It is important that these cards are secured, as entry into the luncheon is dependent on producing the yellow entrée cards.

Guests with yellow entry cards are requested to enter the Cadets Mess via the lower level doors, adjacent to the parade ground.

The Academy has a coffe shop on site which is also open on parade day, should additional guests require lunch.

Wet Weather Program

In the event of wet weather, a decision to cancel the Parade will be made at 8.30 am on Saturday 2 March. Local radio stations will broadcast notice of cancellation, or you may contact the ADFA information line on (02) 6268 8111 (02) 6268 8519 for confirmation.  If a decision is made to cancel the parade, an alternative ceremony will be held in the ADFA Indoor Sport Centre. Due to seating limitations, attendance at the ceremony will be limited to two guests only (two of the five yellow tickets you will receive will be stamped with 'wet weather', which you will need to present upon entry). Remaining family members will be invited to the Academy Cadets Mess for tea and coffee.

The ceremony will comprise an address by the Chief of the Defence Force to first year midshipmen and officer cadets and their guests.

Important note: Ladies who wish to attend the wet weather ceremony are requested to wear flat shoes in the Indoor Sports Centre due to the nature of the floor surface.

Accommodation

Canberra offers a wide range of accommodation for all tastes and budgets from five star boutique, and heritage listed hotels and motels to serviced apartments, bed and breakfasts, backpackers and camping.  You can find further accommodation information at the following website: http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/Accommodation.aspx.

For assistance with choosing and booking your accommodation, please call the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre on 1300 554 114 or book online.

Leave

First year midshipmen and officer cadets may be permitted to go on local area leave after the completion of all administration and training requirements. Leave may be approved from approximately 6.00 pm until 10.00 pm on Friday 1 March 2013 to spend time with families.

Post CDF Parade, leave may be granted from approximately 1.30 pm until midnight (under 18s - 11 pm) on Saturday 2 March 2013. Leave may also be approved from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm on Sunday 3 March 2013. Midshipmen and Officer Cadets may be approved overnight leave following submission of a written application through their chain of command. Those Midshipmen and Officer Cadets under 18 years of age are required to sign the ADFA leave register in accordance with the requirements of Academy Standing Orders.

Church Service

A Church Service will be held at the ANZAC Memorial Chapel of St Paul, Robert Campbell Rd, Duntroon, at 4.30 pm on Friday 1 March 2013. Dress for the Church Service for guests is smart casual.  Guests are requested to be seated 15 minutes prior to the Service.  No tickets required.  Families and friends are welcome.

Photos

Images from the parade will be available at the following website http://images.defence.gov.au/C130081

CDF Parade Footage

A video of the parade will be made available via YouTube. Please visit the following website in late March to view and download the parade: www.youtube/channelADC

 

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