129 Army Cadet Unit in Enoggera, Queensland | Community organisation

129 Army Cadet Unit

Locality: Enoggera, Queensland

Phone: +61 458 469 201

Address: Gallipoli Barracks; Lloyd Street 4051 Enoggera, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.armycadets.gov.au

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23.01.2022 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2020 has been a challenging, adaptive, but overall successful year for cadets. 129ACU was able to return to cadets, conduct training and continue to grow in numbers, considering some of the limitations and implications that COVID-19 presented to the Cadet program. Have a safe and happy holidays, and bring on 2021 for a bigger and better year of fun activities and Cadet development.

23.01.2022 We will remember them. Lest We Forget.

23.01.2022 129ACU March-out Parade 30th November 2020 Although 2020 was a very little year for Cadets, 129ACU still managed to complete Home (Unit) Training and have a small and modified March-out Parade.... Here are some ‘after Parade’ photos of all the Cadets involved in the Parade. Showcasing 129’s platoons, flag party, Band and senior cadet leadership group. For Cadets and Parents/ Guardians of 129ACU, there is a full video in the Closed Facebook Group. You can find this group via this page.

22.01.2022 G’day 129 ACU, This request is one of many steps to complete to prepare for 129 ACU to start parading, we require ALL members and their Parents/Caregivers to logon onto CadetNet and UPDATE/CHECK your Personal Information including Home Address, Phone Numbers, Emergency Contacts, Health Conditions, Medicare Numbers. If you are not able to access CadetNet or are having difficulties, please Contact LT Lachlan Day [email protected]... We would like this completed by 5pm Monday 8 June 2020. Any recommencement of 129ACU activities must meet National AAC Requirements and Approvals before we can start parading again. Thank You for your assistance with this request.

20.01.2022 Whilst the AAC is in a stand-down period, please ensure you read the below and keep up-to-date with your Cadetnet account and emails/notices.

19.01.2022 129ACU will NOT be parading tonight due to the implementation of the HQ AAC directive. This means all parade nights and activities have been suspended until May at this stage.

19.01.2022 Dear Cadets and Parents/ Guardians, Thank you to those who have already returned their Home Training COVID-19 Consent Form. Although the date 13th July is on this form, there is still no parading. We are still waiting for official approval from HQ to enable us to recommence our home training. There will be a HQ conference this week. As soon as we have updates they will be emailed to you.... Just a reminder that we require the completed COVID permission form from each cadet before you are allowed to return to home training/ parade. Consent forms, as well as any questions or queries can be sent to: [email protected] Regards, Lachlan Day Lieutenant (AAC)

17.01.2022 Dear Cadets of 129, Please see recent email sent by OC regarding 'Recommencement Preparation'. In Summary, it outlines that we still have no news about a re-start date, however the COMD is reviewing 10BN plans this week, and hopefully we can commence shortly. With this in mind :... Those who have completed and returned their COVID specific consent forms, thank you. To the remainder of the unit, please get them done asap so that you are ready to go soon. You will not be permitted to parade without it. (Refer to email for attachment) The final requirement is for all to complete and sign the COVID declaration as attached. This form is intended to update any changes in your health circumstances in the two weeks preceding your attendance at cadets. Please do not date these forms before we resume training. They need to be completed within 24hrs of parading so your information is current. (Refer to email for attachment) A brief outlining the March-In process will be sent when approval is received. If any parents/carers have any concerns regarding the recommencement, please do not hesitate to email: [email protected] Thank you all for your patience in the recommencement process. Regards, Lachlan Day Lieutenant (AAC) Training/ Admin Officer

17.01.2022 Great job to all 129ACU Course Participants and Cadet Directing Staff. It was a long, tiring, but very successful week. LT(AAC) Lachlan Day

16.01.2022 129ACU Members, Please check recent email sent regarding recommencement for 2021. Any questions or queries, please let me know via email: [email protected]... Regards, Lieutenant (AAC) Lachlan Day

14.01.2022 Remembrance Day On November 7th, 1920, in strictest secrecy, four unidentified British bodies were exhumed from temporary battlefield cemeteries at Ypres, Arras..., the Asine and the Somme. None of the soldiers who did the digging were told why. The bodies were taken by field ambulance to GHQ at St-Pol-Sur-Ter Noise. Once there, the bodies were draped with the union flag. Sentries were posted and Brigadier-General Wyatt and a Colonel Gell selected one body at random. The other three were reburied. A French Honour Guard was selected and stood by the coffin overnight of the chosen soldier overnight. On the morning of the 8th November, a specially designed coffin made of oak from the grounds of Hampton Court arrived and the Unknown Warrior was placed inside. On top was placed a crusaders sword and a shield on which was inscribed: "A British Warrior who fell in the GREAT WAR 1914-1918 for King and Country". On the 9th of November, the Unknown Warrior was taken by horse-drawn carriage through Guards of Honour and the sound of tolling bells and bugle calls to the quayside. There, he was saluted by Marechal Foche and loaded onto HMS Vernon bound for Dover. The coffin stood on the deck covered in wreaths, surrounded by the French Honour Guard. Upon arrival at Dover, the Unknown Warrior was met with a nineteen gun salute - something that was normally only reserved for Field Marshals. A special train had been arranged and he was then conveyed to Victoria Station, London. He remained there overnight, and, on the morning of the 11th of November, he was finally taken to Westminster Abbey. The idea of the unknown warrior was thought of by a Padre called David Railton who had served on the front line during the Great War the union flag he had used as an altar cloth whilst at the front, was the one that had been draped over the coffin. It was his intention that all of the relatives of the 517,773 combatants whose bodies had not been identified could believe that the Unknown Warrior could very well be their lost husband, father, brother or son. The tomb of the unknown soldier in the Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial might seem to the casual visitor the timeless and natural symbolic centre of the memorial. But it was not always so: it was only in 1993 that the body of an unknown Australian soldier was repatriated and entombed here. We do not glorify war. We remember - with humility - the great and the ultimate sacrifices that were made, not just in this war, but in every war and conflict where our service personnel have fought - to ensure the liberty and freedoms that we now take for granted. Every year, on the 11th of November, we remember the Unknown Warrior. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

14.01.2022 Like all other Australians, 129 Army Cadet Unit have commemorated ANZAC Day differently this year. Although not all our cadets had ceremonial uniform, they still stood proud and remembered the ANZAC’s. Thank you to everyone who took part in the Anzac Day Driveway Service/ Vigil 2020.... Lest We Forget #LestWeForget #AnzacDay2020 #WeWillRememberThem #AnzacAtHome

13.01.2022 Term 4 UPDATE 129ACU is excited to return to cadets for Term 4 this evening (Monday 5th October). We are planning for a safe and fun training term to prepare our cadets for the end of year and 2021 activities. ... A reminder to all Cadets to check their Cadetnet and emails for any updates and notices from over the school holidays. Another reminder for all Cadets and Parents to join the 129ACU internal Facebook group for live and up-to-date information of what’s happening within the unit and any immediate notices being released. We look forward to having an exciting and positive term! Regards, Lieutenant (AAC) Lachlan Day

12.01.2022 Parade Status Update In light of recent changes to the COVID19 restrictions, please be advised of the following : AAC is operating as a "business". As such, we have a COVID plan that we follow at our home training nights, therefore, We ARE permitted to continue parading at this time.... Can all cadets please check their emails for any updates, further information regarding parading and the processes involved in attending Home Training. We also look forward to welcoming our new and returning recruits on Monday evening!

12.01.2022 Good Afternoon All, Last week we asked Cadets, Parents/Caregivers to do the following: 1. Logon onto Cadetnet and Update Personal Information, such as addresses, phone numbers, medicare card details and health conditions(if applicable), we are 90% Compliant, we have met the compliance level on this task to enable restart.... 2. Complete and send in the Cadet Consent Form COVID 19, we are 25% Compliant, we need 90% compliance for a restart, we would like to have all the forms returned prior to first parade night to save congestion on arrival at the front gate drop off, no form returned/provided not permitted to parade until a form is received Mandatory Requirement from the AAC. 3. New Recruits (those who joined prior to the suspension of cadet training and newly accepted) need to complete Defence Youth Safety Level 6 Youth eLearning training, we are 86% Compliant, we need recruits to be 100% compliant before they can return to parade night activities, those recruits who have not completed the training will not be able to parade until this training is completed. Programmed Return to Parades at 129 ACU. Once we have met 90% compliance on points 1 & 2 and Recruits are at 100% on Defence Youth Safety Level 6 Youth and we have approval from the Army and the AAC, we propose to restart in the following way: 1. Pre-Parade Night 1. Adult Staff will attend a unit briefing, outlining their responsibilities and how we are to implement our COVID 19 Parade Night Plan. 2. Parade Night 1. Adult Staff and Senior Cadets, CUO’s, CDTWO’s, CDTSGT’s or those who are in these positions will attend a Parade Night and will be walked through the requirements for a COVID 19 Parade Night. 3. Parade Night 2. Those Cadets that have completed their compliance requirements (as per above) will be eligible to parade at the unit on this parade night and subsequent parade nights. We appreciate the efforts of Cadets and Parents/Caregivers in completing the form, updating details and undertaking the training(where applicable), if you are experiencing difficulties with the tasks please let us know how we may assist you, either by email or telephone call. If you are having access issues please contact LT(AAC) Lachlan Day by email at [email protected] and send in your Cadet Consent Form COVID 19 to this email address. We will provide a further update early next week,

11.01.2022 129ACU is NOW RECRUITING for Term 1 2021. Go Online to www.armycadets.gov.au, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and submit an application to become a Army Cadet at 129ACU before our start date below. 129ACU Parades Monday Evening’s 6-9pm, during school terms and our first parade night for 2021 is Monday 1st February. ... Any questions, email: [email protected]

11.01.2022 Dear 129, As of the 5th August, 129ACU has been given the 'Green Light' to resume Home Training. Please refer to the recent emails sent from the OC and myself for the latest information regarding returning to Home Training/ Parade Nights over the next few weeks. These emails outline what date you will be returning and the necessary requirements that cadets must meet in order for them to be permitted to parade.... General Outline for Return Dates: Monday 10th Aug - NCO's ONLY. Monday 17th Aug - NCO's and Cadets (Cadets are those that have the rank of "CDT" on Cadetnet, NO "CDTREC") Monday 24th Aug - NCO's, Cadets and Recruits The requirements for attending Home Training/ Parades and the Drop-off/ Pick-up procedures are detailed in one of the mentioned emails. If there are any questions, or you need clarification on the above or any of the emails, please feel free to email me: ([email protected])

10.01.2022 Cadets of 129 ACU it is IMPERATIVE that you read all the information that is sent out regarding the recommencement of Home Training. You will be notified when we have been authorised to return to the Unit. I have sent numerous emails stating this. As soon as I receive confirmation you will be informed.

07.01.2022 Final Opportunity to update your personal information on CadetNet. Thank you to those Cadets, Parents/Caregivers who have logged onto CadetNet and Updated/Checked their details. We request that those that have not logged on and checked that their details are correct, to please do so by 5pm 8 June 2020.... After 5pm we will be running a report that will indicate when you have last logged on to CadetNet. Those people who have logged on, and checked their information, will be given priority to recommence parade activities once we have been given approval, if restrictions on numbers are placed on the unit. By logging on and checking your information, it indicates to the Army and the AAC that your information is correct and it will allow contact tracing should there be a case of COVID-19 at 129 ACU or the Base. Soon you will be receiving further information on how we are going to manage the restart of parade nights once approval is given. We ask that Cadets and Parents/Caregivers process/action requirements when they come through as soon as practicable. If you have any questions, please let us know by return email on [email protected]. Kind Regards, Lawrence Hawthorne Lieutenant (AAC)

06.01.2022 Unfortunately, Covid-19 has once again impacted on our courses and due to Greater Brisbane going into lockdown for three days, the decision has been made to al...so cancel the rotation B of the course. We would like to thank and acknowledge the enormous amount of work the training team has done in the lead up to the courses and understand that is disappointing once again for all those involved including the cadets candidates. We are currently working through options for the courses to ensure our cadets can receive the training.

04.01.2022 Good Afternoon All, Over the past few weeks we have asked Cadets, Parents/Caregivers to do the following: 1. Logon onto Cadetnet and Update Personal Information, such as addresses, phone numbers, medicare card details and health conditions, we are 70% Compliant, we need 90% compliance to enable restart.... 2. Complete and send in the Cadet Consent Form COVID 19, we are 10% Compliant, we need 90% compliance for a restart. 3. New Recruits (those who joined prior to the suspension of cadet training and newly accepted) need to complete Defence Youth Safety Level 6 Youth eLearning training, we are 60% Compliant, we need recruits to be 100% compliant before they can return to parade night activities. Please see attachment for User Guide for access. When we reach 90% compliance with the points 1 & 2 above, we can move onto our next compliance checkpoint. We are working with Army and the AAC to get back to training as soon as practicable and we need your assistance with this as we need to demonstrate that 129ACU is complying with the Mandatory Restrictions sent out last week. We will send out new information early next week on how we are going to start back when we reach the required compliance levels. If you are having access issues please contact LT(AAC) Lachlan Day by email at [email protected] , also please complete and send in your Cadet Consent Form COVID 19 to the same email address. We thank you for your assistance in getting 129 ACU back parading by completing these compliance tasks. Kind Regards, Lawrence Hawthorne Lieutenant (AAC)

02.01.2022 Good morning, 129, 10BN is still waiting for final approval to get back to Home training. Therefore, we are NOT parading tomorrow evening (Monday 27th July). 129 is ready to go as soon as we get permission. Please be patient, as we are all keen to return to the Unit. You will be notified as soon as we hear anything new.

02.01.2022 This year, commemorating ANZAC Day will be like no other in modern history. We will be coming together in spirit, but not marching together side by side or moun...ting Catafalque Parties to honour our Veterans and Service personnel for their sacrifices. We can however, individually "Light up the Dawn" in our own residence. Our Cadet Leadership group have stated that to them, ANZAC Day means: "Honouring, commemorating and remembering those brave Australian and New Zealand soldiers, sailors and airmen who shaped our countries." "A time for us to honour the past and present servicemen and women and to pass on the spirit of the Anzac's with the next generation." "Remembrance, respect, camaraderie, and most importantly selfless sacrifice." Just because we are not commemorating together, it does not lessen our gratitude to those men and women who have served: those currently serving; those deployed on Operations domestically and overseas; and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we enjoy our freedom today. I am confident that the ANZAC Spirit is alive in each and every AAC SQLD BDE Cadet and Staff member. While this torch burns brightly among us, the sacrifices of our past and present Servicemen and women will never be forgotten or taken for granted. We will remember them. LEST WE FORGET. Rob Brennan COLONEL Commander Australian Army Cadets SQLD BDE

01.01.2022 Home Training Update Physical Activity Night Monday 2nd November all cadets participated in Physical Activities Lessons. ... One of the many components that form the ‘Cadet Development Continuum’ (CDC) is Physical Activity. Cadets are encouraged to participate in recreational physical activities. Focus is on participation not competition, as well as the Importance of warm-up and warm-down activities and exercises. 1 Platoon conducted ‘Personal Fitness Assessments’ (PFA), which included Push ups, Sit ups, Beep Test, and some potted sports. 3 Platoon conducted advanced level training, conducting Endurance Marching. This consisted of 5km march in ‘Patrol Order’ (Webbing), and 2.4km march in ‘Marching Order’ (Field Pack and Webbing). All cadets performed extremely well and to the best of their ability. PICTURED: 1 Platoon performing PFA activities.