A Company, Tasmania Australian Army Cadets Battalion in Launceston, Tasmania | Community organisation

A Company, Tasmania Australian Army Cadets Battalion

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6332 6626

Address: 2 St John Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Want to experience something new. Australian Army Cadet Units within the North/North West of Tasmania are now recruiting. If you want to experience things you don’t do in everyday life, then the Australian Army Cadets (AAC) is for you.... The AAC is a community-based youth development organisation focused on the Australian Army customs, traditions and values. As a cadet you’ll learn leadership, team building and survival skills that will set you up for life. Please contact you local unit for more details: 61 Army Cadet Unit - Devonport [email protected] 62 Army Cadet Unit - Launceston [email protected] 64 Army Cadet Unit - Burnie [email protected] 67 Army Cadet Unit - Youngtown [email protected]

24.01.2022 REMINDER // RETURN TO PARADING Just a quick reminder that all units are back to normal parading for term 4 tonight. We look forward to seeing you!

21.01.2022 With less than a week till AFX the staff are busy getting everything ready for both Companies. A couple of photos from last night loading stores ready to head north. We look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday.

21.01.2022 AFX 2020 Day1 What a great start we had for the commencement of AFX today. This morning we woke to a drizzly start but the sun soon came out to warm everyone u...p and set the scene for a fantastic day. With both Alpha and Bravo Company running activities throughout the day it was non stop learning for the Cadets. At Bravo Company we saw the new Recruits commence their 1A & 1B Recruit training whilst the other cadets took part in either First Aid, Robotics or MRUAS courses. Alpha Company took part in weapons training, field skills and navigation revision in prepardness for their activities later in the week. It sounds like the Amazing Race is going to make a return. A big thank you to all the support staff for your hard work that has gone on in the background to make this AFX one to remember for everyone. Please enjoy a snapshot of photos from the day

20.01.2022 DONT FORGET That it’s daylight savings tomorrow. And our last day of AFX 2020! Just a reminder to turn your clocks forward tonight ... Cadets won’t be needing there webbing just a day pack, drink bottle, rain coat and your bush hat.

16.01.2022 REMINDER // TERM BREAK Thank you to all Cadets and families for their hard work during the recent AFX. All A Company units are having a short break over the school holidays and are returning to parade next Wednesday 14 October

14.01.2022 That’s a wrap! AFX 2020 has finished. Congratulations to all cadets that attended. You all seemed to enjoy yourselves, as all the smiles from ear to ear proved it. Staff would like to thank the NCO’s for all their hard work and dedication for work/preparation prior and during this exercise. Your efforts did not fo unnoticed. Thankyou to all of the staff for all the hours of work they put in to making this AFX go ahead. It certainly does not go unrecognised.... All of have a good earned rest and we look forward to seeing you back for term 4!

14.01.2022 A look back on some of the highlights of this years 1/21 courses camp

13.01.2022 It’s been a big day here at Team Tassie for all respective courses. Today the CUO’s course spent the morning learning sword drill and then headed out of the cla...ssroom for a well earned break. Climbing the shot tower at Kingston and then completing the Alum Cliffs walk to Kingston Beach. The SGT’s course today spent the morning under the guidance of SGT Mortell learning weapons drill, some navigation revision and then back to the classroom in preparation for their lessons for the rest of the week. The LCPL’s course spent the majority of the day at the WTTS, congratulations to CDT Pisano from 66ACU who took out the bragging rights of overall winner. Tonight the course finished their day with a combined course dance to Tina Turners famous Nutbush city limits. Enjoy these photos from today

13.01.2022 1/2021 Courses Camp After months of planning and preparation Team Tassie has today commenced our first promotions course for the year. This week we are running... a L/CPL, SGT & CUO Course across 2 locations, picturesque Fort Direction and Historic Anglesea Barracks. We were fortunate to have BRIG Ashleigh, COL(AAC) Hill, & RSM King visit from National Headquarters for part of the day. BRIG Ashleigh had the pleasure in awarding CAPT(AAC) Adam Barnett a Gold Commanders Commendation for his efforts in creating and implementing the online learning platform for Cadets during COVID-19 whist activities were suspended. CAPT(AAC) Barnett is also an accredited MRUAS instructor and the subject matter expert for numerous areas in Cadetnet. Next he had the privilege of promoting CPL Kelly Newman to the rank of SGT. SGT Newman has been posted to cadets now for approximately 5 years and a valued member of our BN. Congratulations to the both of you on your achievements today. The cadets then commenced their training for the week. With 47 cadets spread across 3 courses, they will be taught by senior cadets, ACS and ADF Instructors. To close the day out we enjoyed a spectacular sunset from Fort Direction. What a fabulous location to hold a promotions camp. Keep an eye on our page for daily updates on what the cadets have been up to.

11.01.2022 First day of Courses Camp 2021. Fort direction is awakening at the anticipation of cadets from across the state arriving within the next few hours. Please mak...e sure you read the transport documents that were provided. So that you are on time for your departure. We eagerly await you at Courses camp 2021.

10.01.2022 R U OK Day #RUOK is an important question but there’s more to say after R U OK? Ask, then listen, encourage action and check in because a conversation could change a life. ... Learn what to say after R U OK? at www.ruok.org.au

09.01.2022 AFX 2020 Day 5 And that's a wrap for this years AFX. Both Companies have had a fantastic time with a lot of new experiences for most cadets.... Today Bravo Company headed off to the range for the day. Wet and soggy conditions didn't dampen their spirits and a great time was had by all. Alpha Company spent the day at Camp Clayton testing their Courage in several adrenaline pumping activities. Looks like even some of the staff took up the opportunity to test themselves. We were also fortunate enough to have Defence Force Recruiting visit both Companies during AFX. We thank them for their time and effort to visit us in the field environment. Well done to all Cadets, ACS & ADF for your efforts over the past 5 days. It will be an AFX to remember and now we prepare for AFX 2021.

07.01.2022 AFX 2020 Day 4 What another action packed day for both Companies today.... Alpha Company headed out into the field for a navigation exercise. Each leg had a series of different activities that needed to be completed. Each activity was based around the CDC combining their skills in first aid, engineering, navigation and team skills. Bravo Company split into two groups today. The senior cadets took part in weapons training led by our ADF Staff in readiness for their day on the range tomorrow. The remainder of the company received a guided tour of Anglesea Barracks learning about the history of the site and a tour through the museum. Later in the day they headed off to Zone Bowling for some healthy competitive 10 pin bowling.

02.01.2022 AFX 2020 Day 3 Strong winds and blue skies greeted us across the state today. Both Companies were due to head out of the barracks environment for a full day of... activities. Alpha Company spent the day at the range. All cadets had the opportunity to have a familiarisation shoot with the F88 Austyer and then the senior Cadets had the opportunity to shoot with the F89 Minimi. The cheek to cheek smiles from the Cadets coming off the mounds was a sure sign that they were enjoying themselves. CDTCPL O'Hara was awarded top shot for the day. The COMD presented 2 medallions today to CUO Kenzie & CDTSGT Armstrong for their leadership and works during COVID-19. Bravo Company was heading off today to spend the day in the field with Aardvark Adventures however the winds deemed some of the activities too unsafe. Not to worry, they came to us and spent the day with the Company doing team building activities. The smiles all round was proof that everyone had a great day. Please enjoy these photos taken from around the State today

02.01.2022 AFX starts tomorrow Just a reminder on drop off times to Youngtown & Devonport Barracks as follows Wednesday Day 1... Youngtown & Devonport Drop off - 08:30 Pick up is - 17:00 Thursday Day 2 Youngtown & Devonport Drop off - 08:30 Pick up is - 17:00 Friday Day 3 Youngtown Drop off 06:45 Pick up is 17:30 Devonport Day 3 Drop off 07:40 Pick up 18:00 Saturday Day 4 Youngtown & Devonport Drop off 08:00 Pick up is 17:00 Sunday Day 5 Youngtown Drop off 07:30 Pick up is 17:45 Devonport Day 5 Drop off 08:00 Pick up 17:00 Please remember to bring your bush hat/rain coat/webbing and back pack every day Any questions please contact CAPT (AAC) Laura Barnett 0459 709 549

02.01.2022 REMINDER // AFX 2020 All AFX nominations are due tonight (Wednesday 9 Sep). If you haven't already nominated please contact your unit staff.

01.01.2022 AFX 2020 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020 Annual Field Exercise will be different to previous years. It will involve day-based activities only, with cadets returning home at the conclusion of each day. This is an exciting opportunity for cadets to return to a variety of practical Army Cadet activities. A diverse schedule has been planned which includes a variety of team and leadership activities, military skills, extension programs, weapons training, and a live fire sho...ot. For planning and logistic reasons Cadets (if they haven't already) need to inform their Unit Staff if they are planning on attending AFX ASAP. A Consent Form will be given to the cadet to be signed by the parent/guardian, or by the cadet if they are 18 or over. If you have any questions please contact your unit staff

01.01.2022 Another beautiful day for courses camp today. All courses are coming to the end of their second day in the classroom. Lessons are well underway and the instru...ctors are putting in a fantastic effort to deliver the lessons from the CDC. The cadets are quickly learning their roles and responsibilities as NCO’s within their respective units. They are now preparing for their upcoming lessons. The CUO’s course was visited this morning by BRIG Ashleigh, COL(AAC) Hill and WO1 King. As the weather heats up tomorrow I’m sure the cadets will appreciate an early sea breeze by the water. Please enjoy these few photos from today’s lessons.

01.01.2022 AFX 2020 Day 2 Today was another action packed day for both Companies.... Bravo Company continued on with their activities from day 1 but also had representatives visit from 2FSB, 12/40, Navy Cadets and RSL Tasmania together with our own COMD LTCOL Blazley. The cadets enjoyed the opportunity to speak with the various representatives and ask questions. Tomorrow Bravo Company head out of the barracks into the field for some activities sure to get the adrenaline pumping. Alpha Company continued their training today in preparation for their activities over the weekend. I wonder how many marshmallows didn’t get used for the team building activity! Tomorrow they will be headed for an actioned packed day on the range. Enjoy the snapshot of pictures taken from today.