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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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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. |
An operational joint civil-military airfield. The base has administrative, accommodation, recreational and operational support facilities as well as technical workshops, aircraft hardstands and aircraft pavements.
In addition to civil aircraft operations, the airfield supports both Australian and international military aircraft operations.
All vehicles are to access the base via the Main Gates located at Amaroo Road (off Stuart Highway) unless otherwise directed.
Provide support for land, air and sea operations aimed at securing Australia’s northern approaches.
Airside access to authorised person only. Airside boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific airside awareness training is required prior to access.
8 am – 4 pm
Speed limit is 25 km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10 km/h when overtaking formed military members.
Puckapunyal Military Area (PMA) was first used as a mobilisation and training area during World War 1. By 1939, the area was formally established as Puckapunyal Camp, and military activity in the area commenced in the early 1940s. The camp's name was derived from the name of a large hill within the field training area, today known as Mount Puckapunyal. There is some uncertainty about the origins of the word ‘Puckapunyal’, the most common explanation being that is an aboriginal word meaning 'Among the Hills'.
Today PMA is the home to:
Home of the headquarters of 51st Battalion, The Far North Queensland Regiment (FNQR), covering far North Queensland with regional depots from Cairns to Thursday Island. Tasked with the responsibility to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance across Australia's far north.
Metropolitan Perth and Regional Sites is a multi-site base, that includes:
Animals are not permitted on site. Exception are military working dogs and assistance animals by prior arrangement.
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.
Home to the 3rd Brigade and elements of the 1st Division, 11th Brigade and 17th Sustainment Brigade and one of the major military establishments in Northern Australia. The base is also home to units from Joint Capability Group such as Joint Logistic Unit and elements of Joint Health Unit North Queensland.
Visitors without a Defence Common Access Card will need to access Melton Black Drive or Cluden Drive to be issued with a Visitor Identification Card. Heavy vehicle must use Cluden Drive.
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.
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
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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Provides administrative, training, communications and logistics support to the personnel and vessels based here. These vessels include Collins Class submarines, support vessels and numerous ANZAC Class frigates.
Flora and fauna, including domestic animals are not permitted to be brought on base due to the natural heritage status. In special circumstances prior permission may be granted.