Projects
Joint Project 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. Joint Project (JP) 199 is the project set up to conduct this task, which includes equipping:
- a Joint Special Operations Headquarters
- an additional (fourth) Commando Company in 4th Royal Australian Regiment (now 2 Commando Regiment); and
- a Special Operations Logistics Squadron.
Associated Projects
Associated with JP 199 is project 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
This project was approved in July 2003 with anticipated closure late 2015.
The equipment is being delivered progressively over the period 2004-2015.
Information on current and future tenders for the various capabilities being delivered by the Project can be found on AusTender.
Point of Contact
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JP 199 – Establishment of Special Operations CommandSoldier Modernisation Systems Program Office
Integrated Soldier 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 4864
Last updated: Oct 2011
