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UNSWR

Locality: Kensington, New South Wales

Address: Day Avenue Kensington, NSW, Australia

Website: www.army.gov.au/our-people/units/forces-command/2nd-division/8th-brigade/university-of-new-south-wales-regiment

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24.01.2022 Welcome home Captain Joshua Heazlewood from an operational overseas deployment in the Middle Eastern Area Operations (MEAO). Thank you for your service Captain Heazlewood.

22.01.2022 From the Army Newspaper: Lt Declan Herring with the new 2019 Army Banner. UNSWR Adjutant Lt Declan Herring represented Australian Army Officers and 8 Bde (Army Reserve training) at the Army Change of Banner Ceremony on March 1. ... This ceremony saw the final parade for the Army Banner, introduced in 2001, and the inaugural parade of the new 2019 banner. Lt Herring and four others were chosen to represent the Army and its diversity. This was a thrilling and proud moment and something I will remember for the rest of my life, Lt Herring said. I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunities my unit and Army as a whole has offered me. Lt Herring entered the Army as one of the first cohort to complete the Australian Army Gap Year Officer Course. The gap year course is a fast tracked version of the Reserve officer commissioning course, run over five training blocks culminating in a three week period at RMC. CO UNSWR Lt-Col Damian Bushell was also proud of Lt Herring’s accomplishments. Lt Herring is a key contributor to the unit’s mission and is a living example of the success of the Army Gap Year Officer Program, Lt-Col Bushell said. UNSWR is one of the key University Regiments under the command of 8 Bde. It has been active since 1952 and in 2018 assumed responsibility for all recruit and initial employment training soldier management, driver training and training for the Army Reserve in NSW. http://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/

21.01.2022 LTCOL Damian Bushell, CO UNSWR, was pleased to have the opportunity to present honours and awards to four UNSWR soldiers. Well done to all four soldiers who were recognised for their hard work and dedication to duty. CPL D Ziekenheiner: Australia Day Medallion CPL M Taylor: Australia Day Medallion SGT B Ellis: Military Instructor Badge... CPL N Lyras: Military Instructor Badge 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army

20.01.2022 A message from the Commanding Officer, I am conscious that this ANZAC Day will be different for all of us however, even though the circumstances are preventing us from commemorating ANZAC Day in the traditional manner it has provided us an opportunity to commemorate in a unique and special way. We currently have people on operations overseas and at home in direct response to COVID 19, we have also had our people directly and indirectly impacted by COVID 19 and there are other...s who are still recovering from the impact of OP BUSHFIRE ASSIST. The RSM and I acknowledge your service and continued commitment to the Regiment. Whilst we can't stand together physically we will be together in spirit. Good soldiering to you all and lest we forget. CO

20.01.2022 UNSWR currently has a 4 man team deployed to Rifle Company Butterworth, Malaysia, to conduct the Subject 1 for Corporal Course. This is a great opportunity for ARES soldiers to conduct individual training, enabling their progression through the ranks, whilst also collectively deployed overseas. 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army

19.01.2022 We are in the final week of two double courses, in two different locations. Here's a brief snap shot of what trainee's have been up to. We will have have more photos of the courses coming soon. UNSWR - Training your teams... 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army See more

18.01.2022 Brigadier Brendan Casey, Commander 8th Brigade (Training), presented Warrant Officer Class Two Matthew Greenhatch, Company Sergeant Major Training Company, his Warrant. Well done Warrant Officer Class Two Matthew Greenhatch.

18.01.2022 Brigadier Brendan Casey, Commander 8th Brigade (Training), promoted Warrant Officer Class Two Jamie Davis to Warrant Officer Class One. Well done Warrant Officer Class One Jamie Davis on your promotion!

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Warrant Officer Class Two Philip Reid who was awarded the Bronze Commendation by Brigadier Brendan Casey, Commander 8th Brigade (Training), for his tireless devotion to duty as the Operations Warrant Officer at UNSWR. Warrant Officer Class Two Philip Reid was also awarded his Second Clasp to the Defence Long Service Medal, which signifies 25 years of service to the Australian Army. Well done!

16.01.2022 Friday Fact #1: The F1 grenade replaced the M26 grenade in Australian service in the late 1990s. It is a high explosive, anti-personnel grenade. Fragmentation - 30 grams of HE mixture and approximately 4000 x 2.5 millimetre steel balls... Weight - 370 grams Lethal Radius - 6 metres Casualty Radius - 15 metres Danger Radius - 30 metres Reference - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_grenade_(Australia) https://www.army.gov.au//equipmen/support-weapons/grenades 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army

16.01.2022 UNSWR conducted Army Combatives Program (ACP) Level 1. This is a physically demanding course designed to provide soldiers with the required ‘hand to hand’ combat skills to win the close battle.

15.01.2022 Merry Christmas UNSWR families, members and friends. Enjoy the holidays with your loved ones. Have a safe break and see you in the new year.

15.01.2022 Congratulations CPL Thaiposri of UNSWR who was awarded a Bronze Commendation for his noteworthy performance as a Detachment Commander. Good soldiering.

15.01.2022 UNSWR's CPL Thaiposri teaches trainees why things are seen and takes them through a IED engineering scenario; giving trainees a chance to employ the skills taught in a practical manner.

15.01.2022 UNSWR had the opportunity to present Soldiers Medallions to CPL Stephen Saric and CPL Vanya Mandic acknowledging their outstanding achievements both at UNSWR and 4/3 RNSWR. Well done!

14.01.2022 UNSWR Hand Over Take Over Parade today. Congratulations to all personnel that received honours and awards throughout the parade, to all soldiers and officers for their commitment to the Unit and the Australian Army throughout 2020. Finally a big thank you to the families of serving members who enable their commitment and service.

14.01.2022 Here's a look at some of the training that's been conducted on the Combined Arms Course. A big thanks to the GD's who helped support these courses and capturing of some of the training conducted by the trainees. 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army

12.01.2022 Congratulations CPL Marshall-Cormack on your 20 years of service in the Infantry. We are proud of your achievement and to have you as one of our team.

11.01.2022 UNSWR is conducting Force Preservation Training over the period 15-16 Feb 20. Regiment members receive valuable mandatory briefs to ensure all soldiers are trained to enable mission success for UNSWR throughout 2020. 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army

11.01.2022 Brigadier Brendan Casey, Commander 8th Brigade (Training), had the privilege to award Warrant Officer Class Two Sean Plunkett a Bronze Commendation for his outstanding work and commitment whilst posted to UNSWR. Well done Warrant Officer Class Two Sean Plunkett.

06.01.2022 Soldiers from the Subject 1 for Corporal Module 1 Course conducting drill assessments at Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton. This course, along with Module 2, provides soldiers with the skills required to promote into a Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (JNCO) position within the Australian Army Reserves.

05.01.2022 We would like to congratulate a couple of members of our team for their recent achievements: CPL Saric on his promotion to Corporal upon completion of the Junior Leaders Course as well as SGT Hoffensetz for his Commendation from Division for his hard work and dedication to the Regional Induction Company. 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army

05.01.2022 Trainee's also conducted training with the Claymore as part of their pyrotechnics module understanding the effects and implications of the platform. 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army

03.01.2022 UNSWR Key Leadership conducted a gruelling PT session at Coogee Beach led by Private Thomas Howard!

03.01.2022 Welcome home Lieutenant Daniel Cole who returned from an Operational Deployment in the Middle East. Thank you for your service!

02.01.2022 Friday Fact #2 (Watch the video!) The Antipersonnel Weapon M18A1 Claymore is a command-detonated, fixed-direction, fragmentation weapon designed primarily for use against personnel. The fragments also effectively penetrate soft-skinned vehicles. Fragmentation - 700 steel balls... Weight - 1.5 kilograms Length - 21.5 centimetres Explosive - 700 grams Effective - 100m https://www.army.gov.au//antipersonnel-weapon-m18a1-claymo 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army

01.01.2022 Brigadier Brendan Casey, Commander 8th Brigade (Training), presenting Sergeant Tracey Smith, the fifth bar to his Defence Long Service Medal and a Federation Star, signifying 40 years of service to the Australian Army. Thank you for your continued service Sergeant Tracey Smith!