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.

Status

Sounds

Procedure

Alert

‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command

Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness.

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.

  • Close windows, blinds, doors and turn off lights.
  • Lock computers and put documents away.
  • Out-of-sight and minimise movement.
  • Stay silent and turn off phones.
  • Endure and maintain.

Stand down

Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command

Resume normal activities.

RAAF Curtin

About the base

Provide support for land, air and sea operations aimed at securing Australia’s northern approaches.

Access

Airside access to authorised person only. Airside boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific airside awareness training is required prior to access.

Visiting hours

8am - 4pm

Road rules

Speed limit is 25km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Puckapunyal Military Area

About the base

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 began 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”.

Porton Barracks

About the base

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

About the base

Metropolitan Perth and Regional Sites (MPRS) is a multi-site base, that includes:

  • Leeuwin Barracks: Riverside Road, East Fremantle
  • Irwin Barracks: Stubbs Terrace, Karrakatta
  • Palmer Barracks: Barker Road, South Guildford
  • Artillery Barracks: Burt Street, Fremantle

Access

Animals are not permitted on site. Exception are military working dogs and assistance animals by prior arrangement. 

Visiting hours

7:30 am – 5 pm

Monday – Friday

Lavarack Barracks

About the base

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 (NQ) and elements of Joint Health Unit North Queensland.

Access

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

About the base

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.

Kokoda Barracks

About the base

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.

Access

First time visitors will need to allow an additional 15 minutes to undertake pre-entry administration.

Visiting hours

7:30am – 4pm

Kapooka Military Area (Blamey Barracks)

About the base

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'.

Access

Any photo taking is to be pre-approved with an exemption granted for March Out parades.

Road rules

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.

Hazards

Name

HMAS Stirling

About the base

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.

Access

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.

HMAS Moreton

About the base

Provides shore based support to all Navy personnel and Naval operations in South East Queensland.

Access

All vehicles attempting access must stop at the designated swipe point and tap a valid identification card. This will be verified, ensuring that the person has been set up with access.

Visiting hours

7am – 4:15pm

Road rules

Speed limit is 10km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

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