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25.01.2022 49 ACU Remembrance Day 2020 Commemorative Video

22.01.2022 Take the challenge tonight at our Recruiting Session See you there!

20.01.2022 Navigation Navigation is a complex subject which we deliver within the Unit. From this, our cadets develop skills both basic and advanced which can be used in different environments. Within the Unit, we have a variety of stores and equipment which we make available during lesson which our cadets can explore with both in lesson and in a scenario. Cadets best utilise these skills on field exercises when leading both troops and sections out field. Below is a list of some of the... Navigation lessons we offer: Read a Map Grid References Introduction to Compasses Relate Map to group Use of technology to aid navigation If you are interested in join please contact [email protected] for more information.

15.01.2022 Happy Father's Day To all the Dad's out there, to all those who have taken up the mantle of fatherhood even with those who are not their son/ daughter - the SA Brigade who like to wish you a Happy Father's Day. We really appreciate everything that you do to support your children!

13.01.2022 #AFXready With the 2020 SA AAC Brigade AFX fast approaching, 49 ACU has been conducting preparation activities to ensure our Recruits & Cadets are well prepared for the outfield phase of their course. Last night the Recruits & Cadets, apart of their recruiting induction were taught prepare and consume rations. In the lesson they were taught safety considerations, meal planning, and how to cook using field equipment. ... On the menu was an option between beef or chicken 2 minute noodles.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to SGT(AAC) Olivia Phillips on this achievement!

11.01.2022 49 Army Cadet Unit - Take the Challenge in 2020

09.01.2022 Last night the Commander and RSM visited 49ACU Smithfield. Colonel Ridgway checked out first hand just why CUO Nick Hall was nominated and received a Bronze Com...mendation. His efforts in dramatically improving the training with in his Unit is to be commended. The Commander was very impressed with the tenacity, completeness and layout of CUO Hall’s training regime for the Unit. Well done. See more

09.01.2022 Drill A big part of cadet life is drill. Another significant element to the recruiting package enables recruits to begin learning basic drill movements which they will build on throughout their cadet career. Cadets apply these skills every parade night for our Administration Parade, plus additional lessons on occasion. Cadets can also use these skills at community events such as ANZAC Day Dawn Services and City Parade and other commemorative events. Below is a list of some of... the Drill lessons we offer: Form ranks, stand at attention/ease Marching in quick time Salute to the front at the halt Move on parade, advance in review order Turns and inclines on the march If you are interested in join please contact [email protected] for more information.

09.01.2022 With Anzac Day fast approaching, Staff and the Senior Chain of Command have created a guide to aid cadets in getting the ceremonial uniform to correct standard. #AnzacDay2020

07.01.2022 Last Friday saw the return to parading at 49 ACU. With COVID safety restrictions in place, we have a exciting semester planned. Here’s a few photos that was taken on Friday

05.01.2022 Over this past weekend, our NCOs and Staff conducted a development weekend to formally commence our new training program. A variety of sessions and lessons were conducted from personal / team development, to explicit teaching on factors which are apart of our new training program. Development weekends provide a significant part in enabling our NCOs to establish a strong and well planned training objective to ensure our cadets receive the best delivery and quality of learning made possible.

02.01.2022 Leadership Last night we received a visit from the SA AAC Brigade Commander, Colonel Simon Ridgway and RSM Ian Jeisman. During the evening the Commander and RSM spoke with the parents, cadets and NCOs about COVID safety as well as the progression and expansion of the cadet Brigade.

02.01.2022 With preparations underway for returning to parading, staff and the senior chain of command released a poster challenge to our cadets and NCOs. Task Force: COVID Safe’s objective was to create COVID-19 safety posters which will be placed around the Unit. Here are some of the submissions: