Welcome
Welcome to the 1st Armoured Regiment homepage. This page of regional information is designed to inform all members posted to the Regiment of their requirements and information to march in.
Posting to the 1st Armoured Regiment should be both personally and professionally rewarding. 1st Armoured Regiment is entering into an exciting and a challenging phase, and living in the Top End offers numerous opportunities for Defence personnel and their families.
With the following information and links we hope to make your transition as smooth as possible for yourself and dependants.
Climate
Darwin has two seasons, Wet and Dry. During the wet season (Nov-Apr) we suffer from the threat of cyclones. Cyclones can develop quickly therefore it is very important that the Regiment is aware of your location at all times, especially when you are travelling to Darwin by road during the wet season. Please use the NT weather link to access details of weather and road closures prior to your departure Note it is common place for persons travelling to Darwin by road to be stranded by floodwaters.
1 Armd Regt has contingency plans in the event of a cyclone warning. Find attached a cyclone Shelter advice form. This form is designed to capture this information required to ensure you and your family can prepare for a cyclone. To assist with unit cyclone planning please complete and return to the RHQ Orderly Room ASAP.
NOTE: Cyclone shelter advice form, the section requesting shelter advice: The nominated shelter can be your own home, temporary accommodation, A friend or family members home. It is requested that you seek details of available shelters you can access that information via the attached Cyclone links. Be advised some shelters do not allow pets.
NT weather information and Cyclone advice can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology Web Site:
Defence Community Organisation
The DCO web site provides ready access to information about all posting locations and other topics of interest for ADF families so they can make more informed decisions on their aspects of service life.
Contact details for the NT DCO Office is:
Darwin DCO Office
3 Tybell Street Winnellie (Loc on Cnr Tybell and Raphael Street)
NT 0820
Ph: 08-8935 7900
Fax: (08) 89357901
The NT Regional Education Liaison Officer (REDLO) is also available through the above number.
The DCO Website can be accessed by clicking on the link below
Family Information Network fop Defence (FIND) 1800 020031
Living In Darwin
Information for your posting to the Top End is attached, please take the time to view the links to Darwin and Palmerston councils. You will find this a great source of information regarding suburbs, schools, tourism and sport just to name a few.
Darwin LinkDarwin CC
Palmerston CC