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131 Army Cadet Unit

Locality: Sarina, Queensland

Phone: +61 439 733 845

Address: 14/30 Anzac Street 4737 Sarina, QLD, Australia

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

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21.01.2022 REMEMBER Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Pacific. Japan's unconditional surrender brought the Second World War to an end after six years. Celebrations were held all around the country and wherever Aussies were serving at the time. The Australian government declared VP Day a public holiday and people celebrated in the streets. Please share photos of your loved ones who served during the Second World War, as we remember their service and say 'Thanks.'

20.01.2022 #OTD Vietnam Veterans Day Originally known as Long Tan Day, every year on the 18th of August we remember the 60,000 Australians who served in Vietnam. Between... 1962 and 1975, some 60,000 Australians were called to serve in Vietnam in the army, navy and air force. More than 3,000 were wounded and 521 were killed as a result of their service. When these brave men returned, they were not given the respect or thanks that they deserved. Veterans were treated poorly by the government and society, and their service was not properly recognised. They had been called on to do a job that not all volunteered for, but whether they chose to go or were conscripted through National Service, all of them did their duty bravely. Today is an opportunity for us not only to remember the 521 brave Australians who paid the ultimate price, it is also a chance for us to recognise all who served and put their life on the line in Vietnam. Their courage and sacrifice is worthy of our highest regard. Lest we forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

18.01.2022 #OTD The Battle of Long Tan On the 18th of August 1966, 6RAR participated in the most recognised Australian battle of the Vietnam War the Battle of Long Tan.... Following the artillery attack the morning before, D Company 6RAR was directed to patrol along the Vietcong firing positions and engage with any enemy in the area. Their patrol led them into a rubber plantation near the abandoned village of Long Tan. It was in this rubber plantation that the famous battle took place. As the Company advanced, the lead element, 11 Platoon, came in contact with a small group of Vietcong. After a short engagement, the enemy fled eastward with 11 Platoon in pursuit. Little did they know that they were about to collide with a major enemy force. Just after 4pm, 11 Platoon came under heavy fire from an enemy of unknown strength. 10 Platoon was ordered to move forward to assist but were also stopped after coming under intense fire. As the skies opened and the heavy monsoonal rains fell, the visibility was further reduced by the rain and resulting ‘mud mist’ which rose when the earth was splashed up by the force of the drops. With the Company now separated and outnumbered, the situation was becoming dire. Ammunition was running low, and casualties were mounting more than half of 11 Platoon had been injured during the first 20 minutes of the engagement. A unified defensive position had to be established to give the Company the best chance of countering the enemy attack. After further fighting, the 13 surviving members of 11 Platoon were finally able to withdraw to the rest of the Company’s position at 6pm. Half an hour later, they were joined by 12 Platoon and a proper Company defensive position was established. For the next half an hour, D Company faced relentless assaults by a numerically superior and determined Vietcong force. The fire support from three batteries of 1 Field Regiment at Nui Dat, 161 Battery Royal New Zealand Artillery, and a battery of American artillery from the 2/35th Artillery Battalion were crucial to preventing the Australian position from being overrun. The Allied gunners fired almost 3,500 rounds and are estimated to have killed at least 50% of the attacking enemy. As darkness fell at 1900, relief finally arrived with the arrival of B Company’s APCs which had been dispatched from Nui Dat. Their .50 calibre machineguns decimated the advancing enemy and forced them to retreat. The battle was finally over. D Company suffered 18 killed and 24 wounded during the battle. The Australians counted 245 enemy dead still in the plantation the following day, but there was evidence that others had been removed from the battlefield. It was only after the battle that it became evident that D Company had faced some 2,500 Vietcong during the battle from the 275th Regiment and D445 Battalion close to ten times their number. For their bravery, 6RAR was awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation on the 28th of May 1968. 6RAR and 3rd Cavalry Regiment were also awarded the battle honour ‘Long Tan’, one of only five presented to Australian units during the war. Their courage is testament to the bravery of Australian soldiers. Given the odds 6RAR faced, it is clear why the Battle of Long Tan is considered one of the defining moments in Australia’s military history. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

18.01.2022 A message from the Chief of the Defence Force for Anzac Day.

18.01.2022 Return to Parading The Unit has received approval to recommence training. The first parade back will be Friday 21 August from 1600 at Sarina State High School. Staff and Cadets will be following the Unit's COVID-19 Safe Plan. It is important for all cadets to attend to receive the Safety Brief and to begin preparations for the upcoming AFX, which is due to be held next month. Thank you to everyone who was able to join the online training that was conducted during the COVID-1...9 restrictions. We are excited to see all of our Cadets, NCOs, CUOs and ACS return to training! If you have decided not to continue with the Program at this time, or have previously left cadets without returning your issued equipment, it is now time to return that equipment! Clean out your cupboards/garage etc. and return the equipment that was LOANED to you for cadet purposes. Equipment can be dropped to the Q Store at Sarina State High School on Friday 21 August from 1730 - 1800 hours. To arrange an alternate time call/text 0439733845 or PM this page. If you fail to return this equipment, you are reducing the experience for new cadets. Please do the right thing.

18.01.2022 Just a few memories of 131 Army Cadet Unit’s participation in Anzac Day Services held in the Sarina District over the past 49 years. Lest We Forget.

15.01.2022 #AnzacAtHome This year, members of 131ACU payed their respects privately with their families at home.

12.01.2022 We regret to advise that the Unit will cease training from midnight tonight until at least 01 MAY 2020, as directed by the COMD AAC. This decision has not been made lightly and has been made in the best interest of our community's health. All ADFC Community-based Units are affected by this decision. Staff will use this time to continue planning our activities for when we resume later in the year and come back bigger and better! In the meantime, stay safe. Wash your hands freq...uently, avoid touching your face, and remember when coughing/sneezing - catch it, bin it, kill it! Take care of yourselves and your loved ones. See you on the other side!

07.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mother’s .

07.01.2022 Countdown to AFX. This week, the cadet recruits were issued their field equipment and started back in formal lessons. Topics included Badges of Rank, Drill: Salute to the Front at the Halt, Paying Compliments and and refresher on the Code of Conduct. While the cadet recruits were being fitted for packs and webbing, the seniors were practicing their drill will the 2LTs in the MPA.

05.01.2022 The AFX for 2020 was broken down into 5 localised activities within the North Queensland Brigade, to implement COVID-19 control measures. 131ACU Sarina attended the 80BN AFX held at Rowallan Park, Mackay, with 122ACU Mackay and 145ACU Moranbah.

02.01.2022 Time to add a reminder...

02.01.2022 #AnzacAtHome across the North Queensland Brigade of the Australian Army Cadets. Lest we forget.