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Sirens will communicate information about the base security status and procedures. In the event you hear any of the following emergency warning tones, stop what you are doing immediately and follow the direction of your escort or ECO Warden. In the absence of direction, follow the procedures below and those detailed in the following pages of the National Base Induction.
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Procedure |
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Alert |
‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command |
Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness. |
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Evacuation |
‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + ‘evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command |
Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction. |
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Lockdown |
Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command |
Follow the CLOSE procedure.
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Stand down |
Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command |
Resume normal activities. |
The Staging and Support Base Rockhampton Base Support Area extends from Mackay in the north to Biloela in the south and west to Blackwater. This base serves as the main staging area for units training at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. It is located on approximately 39 hectares of land at 68 Western Street, Rockhampton, and is approximately 40 minutes or 75 km away from the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
Located in the heart of Swanbourne it is home to the Special Air Service Regiment.
All visits are to be arranged in advance, as a closed base it is restricted to authorised personnel only. Only visitors with a bone fide reason will be provided access. All visitors are required to report to the Visitor Reception Centre and present photographic identification. A host escort must be present in order for a visitor to be allowed base access.
The role of Joint Operations Command (JOC) is to plan, control and conduct operations, activities and actions as directed to meet Australia’s Strategic Objectives. JOC is the critical node in applying Defence capability at the operational level and conducts operations and exercises to meet government aims, deepen Australia’s alliances and partnerships, and prepare the Joint Force for future contingencies.
This is where all infantry soldiers complete their initial employment training.
The Town Gate is off Army Camp Road, Whittingham. The gate is only accessible during visiting hours.
Arriving via taxi or ride share. Only taxi driver with a valid Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) from Taxico are permitted on base.
Passengers not using this service are to disembark at the bus shelter at access control point.
On base pickup and drop of points are Officer and Sergeant car park, Health Centre and Currey Club.
Provides administrative support and supply services to units of the Australian Defence Force, mostly Army. Also home to the headquarters of 2nd Division and Reserve units.
No domestic pets permitted.
7 am - 4 pm
Monday – Friday
Speed limit is 25km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted, car park 10km/h and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.
RAAF Base Pearce is named in honour of Sir George Foster Pearce KCVO (1870-1952) who was the serving Minister for Defence in 1934. The base supports advanced flying training for Air Force and Navy pilots. Located adjacent to the town of Bullsbrook.
Airside access to authorised person only - Airside boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific Airside Awareness Training is required prior to access.
Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and assistance animals.
Home to the headquarters of Air Command, providing an HQ function for major Air Force units and personnel.
Access to Helipad requires additional authorisation and induction.
Any person booking a Taxi/Uber/Hire Car is required to meet the driver at the front gate carpark.
Speed limit is 25km/h unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed parties of military members.
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Metropolitan Adelaide and Regional Sites (MARS) is a multi-site base. MARS headquarters is located at Keswick Barracks, on the south-west edge of the Adelaide central business district.
The MARS footprint comprises approximately 29 Defence sites located across South Australia and Broken Hill. These include major sites of:
Prepare Officers and Sailors of the Royal Australian Navy to go to sea and to be a part of the team that contributes to Fleet commitments and outcomes - "to fight and win at sea". The Base is Navy's premier maritime warfare training establishment for all ranks from Junior Sailors to Commanding Officers.
Only vehicles that have a pass, Defence vehicles, or resident's vehicles are allowed through the main gate. Exceptions are delivery vehicles or contractors carrying out work, this is managed at the access control barrier.
The Navy's lead establishment for mine warfare, and home to Australia's Mine Countermeasures Force, Clearance Diving Team One and a fleet of minehunter vessels.
Access through the gangway on Waterhen Drive. Out of hours contractor work is to be cleared.
7 am – 4 pm Monday – Thursday
7 am – 1 pm Friday
Speed limit is not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.