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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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Status |
Sounds |
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. |
|
Lockdown |
Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command |
Follow the CLOSE procedure.
|
|
Stand down |
Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command |
Resume normal activities. |
HMAS Penguin is part of the Navy’s Fleet Command and was commissioned on 14 July 1942. Its primary role today is to provide trained personnel to the Fleet and is the home of the ADF Diving School (ADFDS), the RAN Hydrographic School and other specialist units and medical facilities.
Home of the Royal Australian Navy College plus departments covering sea survivability and ship's safety, a weapons range and administrative support.
Authorised vehicle access is via the front gate entrance.
Based on compliance with the below-mentioned requirements. Persons must confirm that they are conversant and compliant with the base COVID-19 safety strategy including:
Site activities are limited to predominantly office/administration. The nearest train stations are located at Town Hall and Museum Railway Station. The office is also a short distance to a number of Sydney Bus Services.
Visitors are only permitted on site during visitor hours unless other arrangements have been made in advance. There is no onsite parking however multiple commercial parking facilities are located in close proximity.
Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is prohibited in the entire facility.
Provides storage, maintenance and disposal of explosive ordnance along with ordnance training to meet Service capabilities
Access past Checkpoint 2 and 3 is restricted and will require a specific pass and approval.
Any person booking a Taxi/Uber/Hire Car will be required to meet the driver at the front gate carpark.
Speed limit is 40km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed parties of military members.
Was originally developed by the United States of America during World War II as a Defence storage and warehouse facility. Currently houses major stores holdings.
Prior to entering contractor areas all visitors are to report to the sign in point. When any contractor work areas during site hours sign in register must be completed at all reception areas.
7:30am - 4:30pm
There is a lot of vehicle movement across this site, including forklifts, semi-trailers, trucks and defence vehicles.
The Australian Defence College was established to meet the strategic needs of the Australian Defence Force for joint professional military education and individual training.
Visitors will need a valid Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) to access the site. If not in possession of a DCAC visitors will need to be escorted by someone with DCAC access from one of the Resident Units of the base.
Located approximately 11km from Canberra CBD site is accessed via Kirkpatrick Street.
Victoria Barracks is a heritage significant site. It currently accommodates various office based functions from the three services, as well as the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and the Vice Chief of Defence Force.
Speed limit is 10km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.
Is used as a headquarters of the 8th Brigade and Air Force cadets.
Taxis and ride share service are not permitted. Delivery drivers will not be granted access to the base unless the recipient is available to accept delivery in person.
8am – 4pm
Monday – Friday
On parade nights during school terms and on selected weekends all other vehicles are to be removed from the car park opposite building eight.
Headquarters of the Pilbara Regiment, one of three Regional Force Surveillance Units conducting surveillance and reconnaissance of remote areas of northern Australia.
Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and Assistance animals by prior arrangement.
8am - 4pm
Monday - Friday
Speed limit is 20km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.
Tasmania is a multi-site base that includes training areas, barracks and depots.
Anglesea Barracks is the main site and one of the oldest Defence bases, built in 1811 when Governor Macquarie visited the colony.
Other major sites includes: