Saluting is a military custom by which a soldier signals acknowledgement of the respect due to a superior rank. Salutes are reciprocated at the highest levels up to and including Heads of State and ...

The distinctive shape of the Rising Sun badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac. Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian ...

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) provide intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) support for land force operations. The Australian Army operates the RQ-7B Shadow 200 ...

The Australian Army Aviation Corps (AAAvn) provides aviation reconnaissance, firepower support, air mobility, battlefield support, and surveillance. Australian Army aviation has traditional links with ...

The Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) is one of the most advanced armed reconnaissance helicopters in the world today. The ARH is a two-seat, attack helicopter that performs a ...

The slouch hat is an object strongly associated with Australian identity. The word ‘slouch’ refers to the sloping brim. The brim is made from rabbit-fur felt or wool felt and is always worn with a ...

The M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) have provided the Australian Defence Force with a protected mobility and armoured fighting capability since the Vietnam War. The M113AS4 was upgraded from ...

The role of the Royal Australian Engineers is to provide geospatial, combat and force support engineering capabilities to enable joint manoeuvre and survivability. The Royal Australian Engineers ...

The role of Defence Chaplaincy is to provide spiritual and pastoral support to Army’s people by bringing honour to the dead, comfort to the sick, hope to those in distress, and support to all. The ...

The role of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) is to ensure maximum operational availability of equipment. The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers is a ...

The Australian Army Infantry Museum is the custodian of Infantry Corps history and its customs and traditions. The museum collection ranges from the colonial armies and their first deployments ...