LCpl Geoffery Haynes wearing the new AFG Lanyard Photo by Pte Steven Mitchell, AFG

AFG has its own unit lanyard

By LACW Kerry Brookshaw
THE Australian Federation Guard (AFG) now has its own unit lanyard to wear with general duty and ceremonial dress.

The lanyard came into effect in July 2003 in accordance with Army Standing Orders Dress (ASODs).

Army Division Executive officer Capt Dyan McrRae said it would distinguish Army members within the AFG.

"The AFG lanyard allows army to be a more cohesive division, as opposed to the wearing of different corps lanyards," he said.

The AFG lanyard is in Australia's national colours - green interwoven with gold - and is worn on the left shoulder, as the AFG lanyard is a unit lanyard, as opposed to a corps lanyard, which is worn on the right.

The lanyard was brought in as an identifying symbol of the AFG as there is no corps embellishment worn by members posted to the guard.

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