226 Army Cadet Unit - Normanhurst

*REMINDER*
226 ACU - Normanhurst is currently touring the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, and will be participating in the memorial’s last post ceremony.
If any member of the public would like to view the War Memorial’s live broadcast of the last post ceremony, please tune in at 4:55 PM by using the link below.
... https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/last -post-ceremony
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226 ACU - Normanhurst is currently touring the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, and will be participating in the memorial’s last post ceremony.
If any member of the public would like to view the War Memorial’s live broadcast of the last post ceremony, please tune in at 4:55 PM by using the link below.
https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/last -post-ceremony

A word from LT COL Holcroft, about the visit to 226 ACU...

This week, 226 ACU was visited by two good friends and supporters of the unit; LT COL Christopher Holcroft RFD (Ret’d) and Mr. Brian Buckley-Clare.
Both LT COL Holcroft and Mr. Buckley-Clare are members of the Australian Intelligence Corps Association and former ADF members.
We at 226 ACU greatly appreciate the time these gentlemen put in to support the unit and maintain the strong bond between 226 ACU and the Australian Intelligence Corps Association.

226 ACU would like to congratulate all of the cadets whom participated on the recent Brigade promotion courses.
Pictured are the newly promoted Non Commissioned Officers of the unit.
The unit has the greatest confidence in the ability of these new leaders and look forward to the year ahead.

This year 226 ACU celebrates its 60th year in service.
To celebrate this, the unit has now release its 60th anniversary logo.
The unit will celebrate this special event throughout the remainder of the year, with a large celebration at the units Dinning in night in November.
... To all members past and present, a big thank you for making the unit what is is today.
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226 ACU would like to congratulate the Cadets whom recently participated in the brigade promotion courses for 2018.
A special congratulations to Cadet Tonu-Jiare, for achieving student of merit for the junior leaders course.
Cadet Tonu-Jiare received a bronze commendation from the reviewing officer; Brigadier Michael Bond.

Last weekend the Cadets from 226 ACU conducted Operation Quickstep, at Ingleside Scout Camp.
The Cadets participated in a tactical exercise and were able to utilise several pieces of military equipment. These include; RTF - 200 Radio and SPR Radio (soldier’s personal radio).
As well as honing their RATEL (radio communication) skills, the Cadets also practised their camouflage and concealment procedures and participated in several medical scenarios.

Over the weekend, several Army Cadet units participated in Exercise Cobalt at RAAF Base Richmond and Holsworthy Army Barracks.
This activity consisted of flights on an RAAF C-130j Hercules and a one on one supervised live shoot with Army instructors.
Despite some turbulence, the Cadets involved thoroughly enjoyed the activity and look forward to the next Exercise this coming weekend.
... Some of the units involved include:
201 Army Cadet Unit - Northern Beaches 203 Australian Army Cadet Unit - Lancer Barracks 204 Army Cadet Unit, Parramatta/Dundas 206 Army Cadet Unit, North Sydney
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The unit’s Q - Store and Administration office provide essential equipment and information for the cadets during the term and on exercise.
This week the newest cadet recruits were prepared for an upcoming Battalion exercise.
The hard work and effort maintained by the Officers and Civilian volunteers cannot be understated as they instruct the cadets.
... Photos of the exercise will be shown next week.
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226 ACU - Normanhurst would like to thank Pharmacy Depot - Hornsby, for their continuing support of the unit.
The pharmacy has recently donated valuable medical supplies to the unit, that can be utilised on parade nights or on an exercise out in the field.
We appreciate the awesome support from Pharmacy Depot and all of our other local establishments, and we will make good use of these supplies.