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.

HMAS Harman

About the base

Provides administrative support to Navy personnel located in the Canberra area. Harman is home to various Groups, Services, Reservists and a Naval Cadet unit.

Access

Access to HMAS Harman is via the main entry gate on Wilmetts St. A valid Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) must be shown on entry.

All visitors that do not hold a DCAC must report to the office at the main entry gate to gain a Visitor Identification Card.

HMAS Coonawarra

About the base

A vitally important Navy port given its proximity to our northern neighbours, and home to a large fleet of patrol boats.

Access

Wharf access is restricted. You may only access the wharf with approval from Port Services.

'Gundal' at Emery Point is an Indigenous site of significance and access is prohibited. Do not access this site without authorisation.

Road rules

​Speed limit is 30km/h throughout HMAS Coonawarra unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

HMAS Cairns

About the base

HMAS Cairns’ primary responsibility is to provide maintenance, logistic and administrative support for Cairns based Fleet Units. HMAS Cairns also provides refit and training support for neighbouring Pacific Island nations (Pacific Class Patrol Boats).

Access

Upon arrival you must present your current Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) to the staff at the Access Control Point (ACP)/front gate located on Draper Street. Access to base wharfs is prohibited unless authorised by Port Services.

Gallipoli Barracks

About the base

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.

Access

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.

Fishermans Bend

About the base

Safeguarding Australia by delivering valued scientific advice and innovative solutions for Defence and national security.

Access

All vehicles coming on-site must visually and legibly display their name and mobile contact number on the vehicle dashboard.

No cameras or video recording devices to be used on site.

Domestic animals are not allowed on site.

Visiting hours

7 am – 5 pm

Monday – Friday

Road rules

Speed limit is 20km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.

Edinburgh Defence Precinct

About the base

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:

Defence Plaza Melbourne

About the base

Site activities are limited to predominantly office/administration. It is located in Melbourne CBD, the nearest train station Southern Cross Station.

Access

Only authorised vehicles allowed on site. There is no visitor parking at Defence Plaza Melbourne for private plated vehicles. Requests for business related parking can be made by contacting Access Control segservicedeliverysezaccesscontrol.vbm@defence.gov.au.

Borneo Barracks

About the base

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.

Access

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.

Albury Wodonga Military Area

About the base

The Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA) consists of 3 barracks:

  • Gaza Ridge Barracks (North and South Bandiana)
  • Wadsworth Barracks (East Bandiana)
  • Latchford Barracks (Bonegilla).

The barracks are home to:

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