Randwick Barracks
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| Randwick Barracks | |
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 Randwick Barracks in 2012 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Military base |
| Owner | Department of Defence |
| Controlled by | Australian Army |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Active |
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| Site history | |
| In use | 1841–present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | HQ 2nd Division |
Randwick Barracks is a military base in Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia. It is the base for a number of support and Australian Army Reserve units.
History
[edit]The Barracks was initially established in 1841[1] and by the late 19th century, the site evolved into a military training area. From 1891 to the 1920s, it served as the Randwick Rifle Range and School of Musketry, playing a crucial role in the training of Australian troops.[2]
In 1965, the 1st Topographical Survey Troop was formally raised at the site, and a section of this troop accompanied the 1st Australian Task Force to Vietnam in 1966.[3]
In 2010, a portion of the former military land was transferred to Randwick City Council and became the Randwick Environmental Park.[4] This 13-hectare park, which includes bushland and wetland areas, serves as a community space and is home to diverse native flora and fauna. It was originally part of the Randwick Army Barracks and opened to the public in 2010.[5]
List of units
[edit]- Headquarters, 2nd Division[10][11]
- 8th Signal Regiment (HQ at Randwick Barracks, NSW)[12]
17th Sustainment Brigade[14][15]
- Headquarters, 17th Sustainment Brigade[16][17]
- Headquarters, 1st Psychology Unit and 1st Health Support Company (Randwick Barracks, NSW)
1st Commando Regiment (1 Cdo Regt)[18][19]
- Regimental Headquarters (1 Cdo Regt)
- 301st Signal Squadron (1 Cdo Regt)
References
[edit]- ^ "Randwick Barracks". DECnet. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Bundock Street Housing Redevelopment". Defence Housing Australia. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Historical Background" (PDF). Department of Defence. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Randwick Environment Park". Randwick City Council. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Randwick Environment Park". Randwick City Council. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Army Order of Battle | Army.gov.au". www.army.gov.au. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Australian Army (2008). "Adaptive Army Public Info Paper". Canberra: Australian Army. Retrieved 4 February 2012. page 7.
- ^ Khosa, Raspal (2011). Australian Defence Almanac 2011–2012. Canberra: Australian Strategic Policy Institute
- ^ Brigades and Formations". 2nd Division. Australian Army Archived 2012-01-15 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Australian Army (2008). "Adaptive Army Public Info Paper". Canberra: Australian Army. Retrieved 4 February 2012. page7.
- ^ Brigades and Formations". 2nd Division. Australian Army Archived 2012-01-15 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Signals Corps Officer : Employment Location". Defence Jobs. Department of Defence.
- ^ Army News.
- ^ Australian Defence Alminac page 26
- ^ Flint, Clark. "17th Combat Service Support Brigade Archived 2014-01-28 at the Wayback Machine". Australian Military Medicine Association. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
- ^ Australian Defence Alminac page 26
- ^ Flint, Clark. "17th Combat Service Support Brigade Archived 2014-01-28 at the Wayback Machine". Australian Military Medicine Association. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
- ^ Australian Army (2008). "Adaptive Army Public Info Paper". Canberra: Australian Army. Retrieved 4 February 2012. page 7.
- ^ Khosa, Raspal (2011). Australian Defence Almanac 2011–2012. Canberra: Australian Strategic Policy Institute. page 24.
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