Projects

JP 199 Establishment of Special Operations Command

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Project Overview

In late 2002, the Australian Government directed the establishment of Special Operations Command (SOCOMD). JP 199 is the project set up to conduct this task, which includes equipping:

• Joint Special Operations Headquarters;
• an additional (fourth) Commando Company in 4th Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR (Cdo)); and
• a Special Operations Logistics Squadron.

Associated Projects

Associated with JP 199 are projects LAND 132 (Raising the Full Time Commando Capability) and JP 2088 (Establishment of Tactical Assault Group – East). Together these projects have been established to consolidate, coordinate and manage the delivery of a number of Special Forces capabilities.

Current Status

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This project was approved in July 2003 with anticipated closure in mid 2010.
The equipment is being delivered progressively over the period 2004 2010.

Point of Contact

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JP 199 – Establishment of Special Operations Command
Soldier Modernisation Systems Program Office
Land Combat Systems Branch
Land Systems Division
Defence Materiel Organisation
Victoria Barracks Melbourne
256-310 St Kilda Road
SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
Australia

Project Manager
Telephone: +61 3 9282 5062
Facsimile:   +61 3 9282 5627

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Last updated: May 2009