Australian Army

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Australian Army
Australian Army Emblem.svg
Emblem of the Australian Army
CountryAustralia
BranchAustralian Defence Force
TypeArmy
RoleLand warfare
Size29,511 active personnel (2021)
Part ofAustralian Defence Force
Garrison/HQCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
Motto(s)Duty and Honour
ColorsJungle Green, Khaki
MarchWaltzing Matilda
Mascot(s)Private Blue II (a Blue Heeler)
AnniversariesArmy Day (1 March)
Commanders
Chief of ArmyGeneral Simon Stuart
Deputy Chief of ArmyLieutenant General Natasha Fox
Insignia
Flag75px


The Australian Army is the principal land warfare force of Australia, a part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. The Army is responsible for the defense of Australia and its national interests, as well as contributing to international peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts.

History[edit | edit source]

The Australian Army was officially formed on 1 March 1901, following the federation of Australia. It was initially composed of the various colonial military forces that existed prior to federation. The Army has participated in numerous conflicts, including the First World War, Second World War, Korean War, Vietnam War, and more recently, the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War.

Structure[edit | edit source]

The Australian Army is organized into several commands and units, including:

Roles and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

The primary roles of the Australian Army include:

  • Defending Australia and its national interests
  • Supporting international peacekeeping and humanitarian missions
  • Assisting in domestic disaster relief and emergency management

Training and Education[edit | edit source]

The Australian Army places a strong emphasis on training and education. Key institutions include:

Equipment[edit | edit source]

The Australian Army is equipped with a range of modern military hardware, including:

Notable Operations[edit | edit source]

The Australian Army has been involved in numerous notable operations, including:

See also[edit | edit source]

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD