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8th Brigade

Locality: Ermington

Phone: +61 1300 333 362

Address: 266A Kissing Point Road 2117 Ermington, NSW, Australia

Website: www.army.gov.au/Our-people/Units/Forces-Command/2nd-Division/8th-Brigade

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25.01.2022 Officer trainees in Hobart recently conducted training in the art of describing terrain and terrain effects by practising the delivery of ground briefs. (What a... superb place to practice BTW). Whilst they sound simple, producing a coherent description of how geographical features and vegetation might effect your plans can be a tricky skill to master. Whilst observing socially distant measures cadets were put through their paces physically with a session in the gym later in the weekend. All of these activities are aimed at making the Cadets experience at Duntroon in the final phase of their commissioning just a little bit easier. Good drills Tasmania Platoon!!!!

24.01.2022 A number of members of SUR have just finished serving on the NSW/Victorian border as part of OP COVID Assist. Due to the time commitment of our members we were able to continue to deliver training and support operations. Well done team.

23.01.2022 #OnThisDay 120 years ago, Lieutenant Neville Howse carried a wounded trumpeter to safety under heavy fire, later operating on him and saving his life. A format...ion from the mounted infantry brigade were caught up with Boer troops outside Vreedefort, South Africa. In the thick of the fierce fighting that followed, 38 year-old Doctor LT Howse risked his life by racing out to rescue the units trumpeter, who had been shot in the stomach while sounding the retreat. When LT Howse reached the injured trumpeter, he stopped the blood flow from the wounds, raised him on his shoulders, and carried him back to the cover of a nearby farm. Here, he successfully operated on the trumpeters stomach, saving his life. For this action, LT Howse was the first Australian to be awarded a Victoria Cross; the only one ever awarded to a member of the medical profession in the Australian forces. #GoodSoldiering

23.01.2022 An ANZAC Day message from the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr AO, DSC, MVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzTRJWcWSbM

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the latest trainees completing their Combined Arms Module (CAM course) at Adelaide Universities Regiment last week. The CAM course is an important step on the pathway to becoming a fully trained and proficient soldier. All the best moving forward to the next stage of your military careers.

22.01.2022 A big thank you to all the SUR staff and visiting instructors for giving up Father's day with their families to train 69 officer cadets on day two of their Training Block 3. Thank you for your dedication to duty!

21.01.2022 Officer Cadets on Training Block 4 have been trained on the individual military appreciation process and delivered orders at Holsworthy Barracks. They have now deployed to the Majura training area to put their planning to the test.

21.01.2022 During Exercise Isurava Officer Cadets from Beersheba Company conducted navigation practice in Mount Crawford Native Forest Reserve. The activity consisted of n...avigation by day and by night through dense vegetation and undulating terrain to reach several checkpoints. Various activities were conducted at checkpoints to practice basic soldier skills including radio communication, first aid & casualty evacuation. See more

20.01.2022 AURs Adelaide based Officer Cadets linked in with members of 6/13 Light Battery, 9 Regt, Royal Australian Artillery for a practical on All Arms Call for Fire. ... Whilst the opportunity to practice call for fire in a controlled and COVID 19 safe environment exposed the trainees to a key combat skill, the second order effects included an exposure to combined arms effects and maybe piqued an interest for a future career path for some. Thanks 6/13 for your hospitality and sharing your expertise.

20.01.2022 Last night QUR RIC NQ had their last parade night for 2019. They had a special visit from 8 BDE Commander, QUR CO and QUR RSM. They all participated in a swim sessions for PT, BBQ for supper, presentations and postings announced for our newly trained Army Reserve Soldiers. QUR RIC NQ also had an OC hand over with the announcement of MAJ Hughes taking over the reigns of MAJ Sulicich.... A great night for QUR RIC NQ to finish of a very busy year.

20.01.2022 At the outbreak of the First World War, a large number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people answered the call to enlist. From the landings in Gallipo...li to the end of the war, over 1000 Indigenous Australians served our country. Frank Fisher was one of these Australians. Frank enlisted in August 1917 in the 28th Reinforcements to the 11th Light Horse Regiment. To read more about Frank and his service, head to https://cove.army.gov.au/s/default/files/nrw_bulletin_3.pdf.

19.01.2022 Over the weekend, members of AUR participated in the annual Simpson Trophy shooting competition. The Simpson Trophy is one of the world's oldest shooting compe...titions, celebrating its 130th year. The competition consisted of engaging targets between 100 and 300m in a variety of shooting positions. As opposed to a target shoot, the competition is designed to test combat shooting skills and behaviours. AUR entered two teams and achieved a 3rd place out 16 teams from various Defence Force units in South Australia. Well done to all the members that participated.

18.01.2022 8th Brigade's Warrant Officer Class Two Darren Wasley, the Company Sergeant Major of Beersheba Company of Adelaide Universities Regiment, jumped at the opportunity to assist the Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals with their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. WO2 Wasley is currently embedded as a planner at the Lyell McEwin hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. See the article from Defence News below for more on Warrant Officer Class Two Darren Wasley's contributions. ... https://news.defence.gov.au/peo/eager-help-during-pandemic

18.01.2022 Headquarters 8th Brigade (Training) has a promotion and two significant recognition awards this evening: Chaplain Timothy St Quentin was awarded a commendation for his service as a Chaplain during Operation Bushfire Assist 2020. Lance Corporal Justin Flack was promoted to Corporal and was also awarded a Soldiers Medallion for his service as Commander 8th Brigade's driver and for his support to 8th Brigade (Training) courses.

18.01.2022 #NOISEALERT || Shout out to the residents in South-Western and Western Sydney! Some of our troops will be conducting training over the next week in your area. T...here will be helicopters flying at night and early in the morning, at a low altitude. Please ensure you let your family, friends and any neighbours know that this training will be occurring. This training is part of #AusArmy's regular training schedule and is designed to ensure #OurPeople are operating at the highest level of capability to respond where required, to support Australia's national interests. We acknowledge that these activities may result in disturbances to local residents. This disruption will be minimised wherever possible. You should not be alarmed if you see low-flying helicopters or hear the associated noise. We appreciate the support of the local community during this important training period. The training is being conducted in a manner that accounts for COVID-19 restrictions and good health management processes. Individuals with concerns should contact Defence via: 1300 333 362.

16.01.2022 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.

16.01.2022 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!

16.01.2022 Five new Lieutenants who uniquely have completed all stages of their officer training at SUR! Completing at SUR both Training Block 1, usually delivered by 1 RTB at Kapooka, and Training Block 5, usually completed by the Royal Military Colllege - Duntroon.

15.01.2022 The 2020 #DefenceBloodChallenge has officially begun! We encourage you to make an appointment with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to donate between now and 8 D...ecember. Want to #GiveArmy in 2020? Dont forget to register your donation on behalf of our Army team at https://www.donateblood.com.au/lifeblood-teams/join.

14.01.2022 #OurPeople continue to assist the NSW Police Force with border control as part of #OpCOVID19Assist. Since 06 July, up to 500 #YourADF personnel have deployed t...o the New South Wales-Victoria border. Defence remains postured to provide additional support, across Australia, as required. To read more about the support Defence is currently providing states and territories, head to https://news.defence.gov.au//latest-updates-operation-covi.

13.01.2022 #AusArmy Gap Year Officers, Lieutenant Gabriel Sohn and Issac Bailey have had an eventful year learning to adapt to Battalion life during COVID-19. Despite the... challenges, they have both decided to stay with #YourADF after their gap year ends. For the two Lieutenants, the best part of the program was the ability to experience exciting training that they wouldn’t get anywhere else. Good luck and #GoodSoldiering for your future Army careers! To learn more about their experience on the Army Gap Year program, head to https://www.army.gov.au//media-/pair-benefit-gap-year-army.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the 64 cadets who returned this morning from 7 days in the field where they were assessed on their leadership and command of a section of soldiers. Well done in completing Training Block 3 of the Army Officer Continuim.

13.01.2022 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!

13.01.2022 Rain, Hail or Shine, the officers and Soldiers of HQ 8 Bde (Trg) remain committed to their ongoing responsibility to be physically fit. During the Pool Circuit in heavy rain one soldier was heard saying I like the way this sucks to which another soldier promptly replied, I wish this would suck more. The Commander yelled 8 Brigade! the men yelled back Training!! and the session continued.

12.01.2022 Presentation of Bronze Commendation to Major Thurecht Congratulations to Major Thurecht on the presentation of a Bronze Commendation for his service as DQ Headquarters 8th Brigade by Commander 8th Brigade, Brigadier Brendan Casey.

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.

11.01.2022 As the hail moves in Training Block 5 moves out into the field. Cadets will be assessed over the next two weeks commanding a platoon through a variety of scenarios.

10.01.2022 Clerical teams from 8 BDE (Training) University Regiments have been sent to Sydney, Puckapunyal and Adelaide to process Army Reserve members onto Continuous Full Time Service (CFTS) to support bushfire affected regions within NSW, VIC and SA. The teams have been drawn from across Australia and have processed over 2,400 applications in the last two weeks! Attached: photos of the Sydney based team conducting applications at Holsworthy Army base.

10.01.2022 Army Reserve Officer Cadets graduate from Sydney University Regiment 63 new Lieutenants are embarking on the next phase of their army career after graduating from the Army Reserve Officers Commissioning Course that was adapted to meet COVID-19 restrictions. The final phase of the course, Training Block 5, is traditionally run at the Royal Military College Duntroon (RMC-D) in July but due to travel restrictions it was brought forward to May and conducted by the Sydney Univ...ersity Regiment (SUR) at Holsworthy in Sydney. This meant the Officer Cadets (OCDTs) could transition straight from the previous training block to the final phase without having to travel or leave Holsworthy. Many of the trainees spent more than three months on course to ensure their training and commissioning continued despite the COVID-19 restrictions.

10.01.2022 Commander 8 Bde, Brigadier Casey, farewells Captain Khamis and Captain Hazelwood at Sydney Airport before their deployment to the Middle East.

09.01.2022 Officer Cadets continue their marksmanship training using the weapon training simulation system (WTSS).

08.01.2022 #OnThisDay in August 1966, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, #OurPeople fought one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. Today, on the ...anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day. We say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War, and we remember their sacrifices. #LestWeForget : Australian War Memorial

08.01.2022 Training Block 4 continues with a second week in the field undertaking Platoon Commander leads

07.01.2022 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!

07.01.2022 Message from Commander 8th Brigade, Brigadier Brendan Casey: I hope all members of the mighty 8th Brigade (Training) are staying home and staying healthy in these crazy times that we find ourselves. Many of us wish that the COVID-19 pandemic had not happened in our time but, as Gandalf said in the Lord of the Rings, So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. So, decide to have the Courage to be positive, use your Initiative to make a difference, have Respect for all, particularly those who are struggling in these times, and embrace Teamwork to get things done even if in a different way. Good Soldiering.

07.01.2022 8th Brigade (Training) wishes to congratulate everyone who has been honoured in the Queens Birthday Honour List. Thank you for your service to our nation.

06.01.2022 43 new Lieutenants graduated today marching out of Training Block 5 conducted by SUR on behalf of the Royal Military College - Duntroon. Congratulations to all.

06.01.2022 Members of Adelaide Universities Regiment celebrated the recent graduation of Lieutenants Jerkic, Kirk and Murrell on Friday night at the combined AUR Graduatio...n & Keswick Barracks Officers Mess Wine Evening. These new Officers were able to take advantage of back to back training blocks in an effort to reduce interstate travel during COVID-19, completing their final training block at the end of May at Holsworthy Barracks. Shortly after commissioning, two of them were deployed as part of Operation COVID Assist and supporting South Australian Government in their efforts to control the spread and keep South Australians safe. Commander 8 Brigade, Brigadier Casey, unable to physically attend the celebrations due to quarantine requirements, was able to crossover live from Sydney to address the function and congratulate the new Officers. In his last graduation function as the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel McFarlane reminisced on his time commanding the regiment and discussed the importance of the role the new Officers will fulfil. Brigadier Williams (Retired), President of the AUR Association, presented graduation gifts to each Officer and awarded a Sam Browne belt for the best performing graduate to Lieutenant Kirk. The Officers were then formally presented to representatives from their new units. To all who attended, we trust you had an enjoyable evening. Thank you to the AUR Association, the Keswick Barracks Officers Mess Committee, the 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment Band, and Keswick Cafe for your efforts in organising a great evening.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Officer Cadet Olivia Harvey (right) who received the Sword of Honour from the Commander of the 2nd Division Major General Kathryn Campbell during the recent Reserve Officers Commissioning Course Graduation Ceremony held at Holsworthy Barracks, New South Wales.

06.01.2022 Today is the beginning of #LegacyWeek 2020. Funds raised during Legacy Week help Legacy Australia continue to assist over 52,000 families Australia-wide, throu...gh the provision of essential services including counselling, special housing and medical, advocacy and social support. While youd usually see #YourADF volunteers in shopping centres or train stations selling badges and Legacy bears, COVID-19 restrictions mean this isnt possible in every state and territory. We encourage you to get involved in Legacy Week by purchasing merchandise online at www.legacyshop.com.au, or making a donation at www.legacyweek.com.au. #GoodSoldiering #ArmyInMotion

05.01.2022 Today soldiers of 4/3 RNSWR attended a Morning Tea hosted by WO2 Ali OAM in support of NAIDOC week. It was a great opportunity to integrate with people of the D...harawal Nation. We had also the pleasure to build relationships in the Tri-Service Defence environment. It also had seen great networking between the 5th and 8th Brigade soldiers. Post this the soldier's of 4/3 RNSWR received some professional military education from the Department of Veterans affairs. Today was a great day in the adult learning environment. Forces Command - Australian Army 5th Brigade - Australian Army 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army 3 royal new south wales regiment Sydney University Regiment The Royal New South Wales Regiment Royal Australian Navy Australian Army #forhomeandcountry #YourADF #ArmyInMotion

05.01.2022 Latest message from Commander 8th Brigade (Training): To all members of the mighty 8th Brigade (Training), this post marks the turning of the tide in Australias battle against the pandemic. However we need to be vigilant to ensure Gandalf the Whites prophecy from the Lord of the Rings does not eventuate, A great storm is coming but the tide has turned. To avoid a great health storm we all must maintain our social (I prefer physical) distancing and personal hygiene. There is no avoiding the economic storm but the Army provides reliable employment and clear guidance as to how we emerge from this crisis, having turned it into an opportunity, a stronger and better Army in Motion!

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Warrant Officer Class Two Philip Reid who was awarded the Bronze Commendation by Brigadier Brendan Casey, Commander 8th Brigade (Training), f...or 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! See more

04.01.2022 It was a very different ANZAC Day this year. Hear from 8 Brigade's CAPT Anne Bortolussi on her ANZAC Day 2020 commemoration with her family in an ABC Radio interview at https://abcmedia.akamaized.net//pam-2020-04-24-anzac-drive

04.01.2022 As #NAIDOCWeek2020 comes to a close, we’re proud to continue celebrating #OurPeople and sharing the stories of Indigenous servicemen and women. #AusArmy Head In...formation Warfare, Major General Marcus Thompson, recently discovered his own Indigenous heritage. The story of his great great-Uncle, Private Christopher Wilson Carter from the Gunditjmara people, was shared for the first time during the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial earlier this week. Private Carter fought and died in the second Battle for Bullecourt with over 7000 young men. This is one of many thousands of stories of Indigenous service and sacrifice from every conflict and peacekeeping mission Australia has been involved in. #GoodSoldiering

03.01.2022 Last night, AUR hosted the Commander of 8th Brigade - Training - Australian Army, Brigadier Brendan Casey during an online virtual visit. As part of this visit,... the BDE Commander and CO AUR were able to issue three Bronze Commendations to members of staff who's professionalism and hard work has contributed to Army capability by ensuring that Officer Cadets and Recruits received the highest level of training before progressing within their Army Reserve Careers. Congratulations to SGT Smith, SGT Emanuel, and WO2 Law. See more

03.01.2022 Chaplaincy for the 8th Infantry Brigade in New Guinea in World War 2 played an integral part in supporting soldiers just as it does today. North Alexshafen, New Guinea, August 1944. The Confirming Bishop talks with his Assistant Chaplains before the commencement of the confirmation ceremony of some 50 members of the 8th Infantry Brigade.

02.01.2022 #OurPeople are on the front line assisting communities around Australia to combat the spread of #COVID19. Remember you can help our people to do their role by ...being safe and following the 3 steps towards a #COVIDSafe Australia: 1. Wash your hands as often as possible 2. Keep 1.5 meters away from others 3. No matter where you live, if you have cold or flu-like symptoms, even mild, you should get tested for coronavirus and stay home. For more information visit: https://www.defence.gov.au/covid-19/.

02.01.2022 AUR staff assigned to Op COVID-19 Assist present the North Adelaide Local Health Network CEO with a small gift as a memento of their time embedded within the organisation.

01.01.2022 On 11 Feb 20 WAUR farewelled 3 LTs to 13BDE who were presented to CMD BRIG Moore at the Leeuwin Barracks Officer/SGTs Mess. LT Gatt joined 10LHR, LT Nurse joined 108 SIG SQN and LT Scott came from MUR to join 11/28 RWAR. LT Ben Stanton marched out to join 9RQR after receiving the sword of honour at the TB5 graduation dinner. ... CO WAUR LTCOL Craig Madden presented each LT with COs certificate and leadership book by Stephen Covey. The evening was conducted at the Leeuwin Barracks Officers Mess in front of family, firebirds, WAUR instructors and other WAUR OCDTS. We wish the new graduating LTs the best of luck in their future careers within Army.