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Larrakeyah Defence Precinct (LDP) Base Support Area (BSA) includes, Larrakeyah, HMAS Coonawarra & Defence Establishment Berrimah (DEB). The BSA also encompasses the following operational & non-operational satellite sites; Howard Springs North & South, Humpty Doo Transmitting Station, Defence Fuel Installation (Stokes Hill) & East Coonawarra.
Located a short drive from the Gold Coast. This is where officers and soldiers in the Australian Army Intelligence Corps complete their initial employment training, and all-corps training is conducted throughout officer and soldier careers.
First time visitors will need to allow an additional 15 minutes to undertake pre-entry administration.
7:30am – 4pm
All soldiers in the Army complete Basic Training at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Blamey Barracks in Kapooka near Wagga Wagga. That's why it's known as the 'Home of the Soldier'.
Any photo taking is to be pre-approved with an exemption granted for March Out parades.
Speed limit is 40km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.
Vehicles may not be driven off road.
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One of Australia's largest military bases and the headquarters of the 7th Brigade. The units at Enoggera include armoured, artillery, engineer, signals, infantry, medical and other combat service support units.
Arrangements should be made with the Security Contractors and the Base team for large vehicle access.
With the exception of approved military working dogs and recognised companion or assistance dogs, no pets or animals are permitted.
The precinct is a key national defence research and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance hub. It is primarily home to the Air Warfare Centre, and No 92 Wing's AP-3C Orion and P-8A Poseidon aircraft which conduct surveillance operations throughout Australia's airspace.
The precinct major sites consists of:
Home to the Army’s deployable electronic warfare unit and Defence’s electronic warfare operator training unit as well as the Defence Force School of Signals’ Electronic Warfare Wing.
Only visitors with a bone fide reason to access the base will be provided access. All visitors are required to report to the guard room and present photographic identification. A host escort must be present in order for a visitor to be issued with a base pass.
The Australian Defence Force Academy develops and educates the future leaders of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The program combines military and leadership training with a recognised world class degree from the University of New South Wales.
7am – 5pm
Speed limit is 40km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.
The Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA) consists of 3 barracks:
The barracks are home to:
Defence has contracted Hanwha Defence Australia to deliver and support 129 locally built Redback infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.
The total value of the project is approximately $7 billion dollars, representing the single largest investment in Army capability to date. The combined value of the acquisition and initial support contracts is approximately $4.5 billion dollars.
LAND 400 Phase 2 will modernise Army’s Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, which will provide mounted support to Defence operations for decades into the future, but most importantly will enhance the safety, security and protection of Australian troops. The Boxer CRV will replace the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle, which has seen extensive operational service since its introduction in 1996.