Within a Regional Force Surveillance Unit (RFSU), the infantryman is primarily employed as an RFSU Patrolman. As a patrolman he will be trained and employed as a driver, small craft handler, patrol medic or signaller within a six-man patrol. RFSU patrols deploy to remote locations in Australia's north where their function is to conduct surveillance of nominated targets.

The three RFSU are:

• The Pilbara Regiment (WA)
• The Pilbara Regiment (WA)
• 51 Far North Queensland Regiment (QLD)

Duties

• Observes and reports on enemy movements, dispositions and installations.
• Acquires military geographic information on the area.
• Provides information for and assistance to other units deployed in the area.
• Is prepared to act in a 'stay behind' capacity when required.

Employment Training

All RFSU recruits complete Common Induction Training or an RFSU Induction Course. Members of the Surveillance Squadrons then attend the RFSU Basic Patrol Course. Soldiers from Operational Support Squadron and Regimental Headquarters complete Initial Employment Training (IET) specific to their trades.

Upon successful completion of the RFSU Basic Patrol Course, or trade specific IET course. Members may then participate in patrols and attend specialist-training courses such as:

• RFSU Patrol Commander
• RFSU Patrol 21C
• RFSU Combat First Aid
• RFSU Patrol Signaller
• RFSU Patrol Drivers
• RFSU Patrol Motorcycle
• RFSU Small Craft Handlers
• RFSU Operator Intelligence
• RFSU Visual Trackers

Employment Location

RFSU soldiers can be posted to Western Australia, Northern Territory or Queensland to one of the three RFSU.

Civil Accreditation

Accreditation available to RAINF soldiers can be located at http://www.defencequals.edu.au/

This category's courses meet the requirements for both civilian and military authorities and will make you eligible for: