Accepting New Recruits Now!

Posted on 15/02/2012

Its not too late to join the unit just because you missed the New Recruit Info Night. There is 21-days left to join the unit now or you will need to wait until Aug 2012. Applications close Tue 7 Mar.

Fill in an online application to reserve a spot ASAP and download the complete Joining Pack docs set - click here

We will contact you about what you need to do next.

New Recruit Info Night, Tue 14th Feb 2012

Posted on 07/02/2012

The unit will be having its 1st open night for 2012 on Tue, 14th Feb 2012 as per details listed below. The night will showcase the unit and our training activities at 206 ACU. At the conclusion of the Info Night, those who are interested will be invited to join the unit. If you or your friends want to join 206 ACU as a new recruit be sure and complete an online application to reserve a spot as we have limited places for new recruits.

Before you can join the unit you will need to hand in a completed Nomination Form & Health Declaration Form and pay the joining fee.

Download the complete Joining Pack docs set - click here

Time: 1855h (6:55pm) - 2015h (8:15pm)

Date: Tuesday 14th Feb 2012

Loc: Marist College North Shore, 270 Miller Street North Sydney

(click here for map)

Rations: Light supper available

First Parade - Term 1, 2012

Posted on 23/01/2012

The unit will commence parading for 2012 as from Tue 31st Jan 2012. The dress for the entire company is DPCU Barracks.

Compulsory Unit Bivouac, 26-27th November 2011

Posted on 14/11/2011

***START URGENT UPDATE***

The bivouac Joining Instruction is available for download from the Members Only page. All unit members must download this doc. The Joining Instruction zip file also includes attachments for the bivouac NOK, Action Management Plan, Parental Permission Note & Kit List.

The completed NOK, Permission form, Action Management Plan and bivouac payment must be submitted at 1730h on Tue 22 November 2011.

***END URGENT UPDATE***

The unit is staging its 4th Bivouac for 2011 (Biv-4/11) on the weekend of 26-27th November. Skills honed, practiced and assessed during the bivouac include:

• RATEL,

• 1st Aid,

• Patrolling,

• Survival,

• Fieldcraft,

• Navigation,

• Physical fitness,

• Living in the Field,

• Teamwork, and

• Leadership

The contact number for the bivouac is 0400 369 312.

Form-up: 0700hrs (7.00am) 26 Nov 11 (see Joining Instruction for loc)

Movements: To Biv loc by train then march from station to field training area. Arrive FUP by 0930h and RVP by 1100h

Rations: BYO Sat lunch then unit ratpack and fresh rations for remaining meals

Dress: Full field order (inc packs & webbing), kitlist is attached to Joining Instruction

Dismissal: 1820hrs (6.20pm) 27 Nov 11 (see Joining Instruction for loc)

AFX 2011 (24 Sep - 1 Oct)

Posted on 21/09/2011

By now you should all be aware that we have Annual Camp (AFX) commencing this Sat 24th Sep.

Form-up = 0700h (7.00am) Sat 24th Sep 2011 at Marist - buses leave 0730h

Dont be late for the Form-up as the buses will be leaving 0730h.

Dismissal = 1400h (2.00pm) Sat 1st Oct 2011 at Marist - buses leave SATA 1000h

Kit List = can be downloaded (click here)

Remember each person must bring 3x fully completed copies of their 4-page NOK form as well as 3x copies of your AMP (if required). All the latest information and updates can be found on the "AFX Updates & Questions" topic in the unit forums noticeboard.

Compulsory Unit Bivouac, 10-11th September 2011

Posted on 29/08/2011

***START URGENT UPDATE***

The bivouac Joining Instruction (click here) is now available for download. All unit members must download this doc. The Joining Instruction zip file also includes attachments for the bivouac NOK, Action Management Plan, Parental Permission Note & Kit List.

The completed NOK, Permission form, Action Management Plan and bivouac payment must be submitted at 1730h on Tue 6 September 2011.

***END URGENT UPDATE***

The unit is staging its 3rd Bivouac for 2011 (Biv-3/11) at our Jenolan training area. Skills honed, practiced and assessed during the bivouac include:

• RATEL,

• 1st Aid,

• Patrolling,

• Survival,

• Fieldcraft,

• Navigation,

• Physical fitness,

• Living in the Field,

• Field Engineering, and

• Leadership

The contact number for the bivouac is 0400 369 312.

Form up: 0600hrs (6.00am) 10 SEP 11 at Marist College

Movements: From Marist Jenolan by bus. Arrive FUP by 0945h and RVP by 1000h

Rations: BYO lunch then unit ratpack for remaining meals

Dress: Full field order (inc packs & webbing), kitlist is attached to Joining Instruction

Dismissal: 1900hrs (7.00pm) 11 SEP 11 at Marist

Recruit Induction Weekend 27th - 28th Agust 2011

Posted on 21/08/2011

The unit is staging a new Recruit Induction Weekend as per the details below. This is a formal, compulsory unit parade for all of 3-PLT (including all new recruits). The Cadet Command Team & 1-PLT are required for Sat only. The weekend will consist of uniform and equipment issue as well as some basic recruit training.

All persons wishing to join the unit now must attend this weekend. Contact number for the weekend will be 0400 369 312.

Form-up: 0650h (6.50am) at Marist Sat & 0800h (8.00am) at Marist Sun

Date(s): Sat 27th & Sun 28th Aug 11

Kit List: Click here

Loc: 5-CSSB (1 Hill St, Banksmeadow) Sat & Marist on Sun

Click here for Map or Click here for Street View

Dismissal: 1800h (6.00pm) at Marist for both days

Accepting New Recruits Now!

Posted on 04/08/2011

Its not too late to join the unit just because you missed the New Recruit Info Night. There is 19-days left to join the unit now or you will need to wait until Feb 2012. Applications close Tue 23rd Aug. This is your last chance to join in 2011.

Fill in an online application to reserve a spot ASAP and download the complete Joining Pack docs set - click here

We will contact you about what you need to do next. If you have a diagnosed medical condition or allergy of any kind you are also required to have your family Doctor complete an Action Management Plan (AMP).

New Recruit Info Night, Tue 2nd Aug 2011

Posted on 26/07/2011

The unit will be having its 2nd open night for 2011 on Tue, 2nd Aug 2011 as per details listed below. The night will showcase the unit and our training activities at 206 ACU. At the conclusion of the Info Night, those who are interested will be invited to join the unit. If you or your friends want to join 206 ACU as a new recruit be sure and complete an online application to reserve a spot as we have limited places for new recruits.

Before you can join the unit you will need to hand in a completed Nomination Form, Next of Kin Form, Doctors Medical Clearance and pay the joining fee. In addition, if you have a medical condition your Doctor will also be required to complete an Action Management Plan.

Download the complete Joining Pack docs set - click here

Time: 1855h (6:55pm) - 2015h (8:15pm)

Date: Tuesday 2nd Aug 2011

Loc: Marist College North Shore, 270 Miller Street North Sydney

(click here for map)

Rations: Light Supper available

Bivouac-2/11 **CANCELLED**

Posted on 21/07/2011

Unfortunately, due to the large volume of rain in our activity area during the past 3-days and the 90% probability of even more rain during the bivouac weekend Ive had to make the difficult decision for the first time in 8-years to cancel a bivouac.

As a result, dress for next weeks parade is now DPCU Barracks (winter).

First Parade - Term 3, 2011

Posted on 02/07/2011

The unit will recommence parading for current members for Term-3 as from Tue 19th July 2011. The dress for the entire company is DPCU Barracks.

All members are also reminded to ensure they bring with them their Biv-2/11 revised Permission Note (or Revised Permission Note, NOK & payment if not yet submitted).

Bivouac-2/11 **REVISED DATE**

Posted on 29/06/2011

Unfortunately, due to the large volume of rain in our activity area we had to take the difficult decision to postpone Bivouac-2/11 until the weekend of 23rd - 24th July (1st weekend term-3). If you have already submitted your documentation and paid you only need to submit the new Permission Note on Tue 19th July.

The revised Permission Note can be downloaded - click here

If you havent handed in your documentation and paid yet you will need to download the original Joining Instruction - click here

Revised Parade 21st June 2011

Posted on 16/06/2011

As a result of the postponement of Bivouac-2/11 this weekend the entire unit will parade as usual next Tue 21st June and the training scheduled for Tue 28th June will now be staged on 21st June.

Bivouac-2/11 **POSTPONED**

Posted on 16/06/2011

Unfortunately, due to the large volume of rain in our activity area during the past 4-days Ive had to make the difficult decision to postpone Bivouac-2/11 from this weekend until either 23rd - 24th July (1st weekend term-3) or 30th - 31st July (2nd weekend term-3).

Compulsory Unit Bivouac, 18-19th June 2011

Posted on 9/06/2011

***START URGENT UPDATE***

The bivouac Joining Instruction (click here) is now available for download. All unit members must download this doc. The Joining Instruction zip file also includes attachments for the bivouac NOK, Action Management Plan, Parental Permission Note & Kit List.

The completed NOK, Permission form, Action Management Plan and bivouac payment must be submitted at 1730h on Tue 14 June 2011.

***END URGENT UPDATE***

The unit is staging its 2nd Bivouac for 2011 (Biv-2/11) at our Woy Woy training area. Skills honed, practiced and assessed during the bivouac include:

• RATEL,

• 1st Aid,

• Patrolling,

• Survival,

• Fieldcraft,

• Navigation,

• Rope Skills,

• Physical fitness,

• Living in the Field,

• Field Engineering, and

• Leadership

The contact number for the bivouac is 0400 369 312.

Form up: 0700hrs (7.00am) 18 JUN 11 at Hornsby Station

Movements: From Hornsby station move to Woy Woy station by train. March from station to Woy Woy training area biv loc. Arrive FUP by 0930h and RVP by 1100h

Rations: BYO lunch then unit ratpack for remaining meals

Dress: Full field order (inc packs & webbing), kitlist is attached to Joining Instruction

Dismissal: 1815hrs (6.15pm) 19 JUN 11 at Hornsby Station

First Parade - Term 2, 2011

Posted on 07/04/2011

The unit will recommence parading for current members for Term-2 as from Tue 3rd May 2011. The dress for the entire company is PT uniform (with track suit & 1LT water).

Compulsory Unit Bivouac, 26-27th March 2011

Posted on 15/03/2011

***START URGENT UPDATE***

The bivouac Joining Instruction (click here) is now available for download. All unit members must download this doc. The Joining Instruction zip file also includes attachments for the bivouac NOK, Action Management Plan, Parental Permission Note & Kit List. 

The completed NOK, Permission form, Action Management Plan and bivouac payment must be submitted at 1730h on Tue 22 March 2011.

***END URGENT UPDATE***

The unit is staging its 1st Bivouac for 2011 (Biv-1/11) at our Woy Woy training area. Skills honed, practiced and assessed during the bivouac include:

• RATEL,

• 1st Aid,

• Patrolling,

• Survival,

• Fieldcraft,

• Navigation,

• Rope Skills,

• Physical fitness,

• Living in the Field,

• Field Engineering, and

• Leadership

The contact number for the bivouac is 0400 369 312. 

Form up: 0700hrs (7.00am) 26 MAR 11 at Hornsby Station

Movements: From Hornsby station move to Woy Woy station by train. March from station to Woy Woy training area biv loc. Arrive FUP by 0930h and RVP by 1100h

Rations: BYO lunch then unit ratpack for remaining meals

Dress: Full field order (inc packs & webbing), kitlist is attached to Joining Instruction

Dismissal: 1815hrs (6.15pm) 27 MAR 11 at Hornsby Station

Recruit Induction Weekend 12th - 13th March 2011

Posted on 02/03/2011

The unit is staging a new Recruit Induction Weekend as per the details below. This is a formal, compulsory unit parade for all of 3-PLT (including all new recruits). The Cadet Command Team & 1-PLT are required for Sat only. The weekend will consist of uniform and equipment issue as well as some basic recruit training.

All persons wishing to join the unit now must attend this weekend. Contact number for the weekend will be 0400 369 312.

Form-up: 0650hrs (6.50am) at Marist Sat & 0800hrs (8.00am) at Marist Sun

Date(s): Sat 12th & Sun 13th Mar 11

Kit List: Click here

Loc: 5-CSSB (1 Hill St, Banksmeadow) Sat & Marist on Sun

Click here for Map or Click here for Street View

Dismissal: 1815hrs (6.15pm) at Marist for both days

Change of Dress Tue 1st Mar 11

Posted on 27/02/2011

All unit members be advised that for next parade (Tue 1st Mar) the dress has been changed to Polyster Ceremonial. If you are a new recruit who hasnt been issued uniform yet then you are still authorised to wear either neat casuals or school uniform.

As per CSOD's this means headdress is KFF with brim up. Beret's are not authorised with ceremonial orders of dress.

Company Sport Tue 22nd Feb 11

Posted on 17/02/2011

All unit members and new recruits are to wear PT/PE uniform next week for a Company Sports night. For new recruits PT uniform is: tshirt, shorts, runners & waterbottle

Accepting New Recruits Now

Posted on 16/02/2011

Its not too late to join the unit just because you missed the New Recruit Info Night. There is 21-days left to join the unit now or you will need to wait until August. Applications close Tue 9th Mar.

Fill in an online application to reserve a spot  ASAP and download the complete Joining Pack docs set - click here  and we will contact you about what you need to do next. If you have a diagnosed medical condition or allergy of any kind you are also required to have your family Doctor complete an Action Management Plan (AMP).

New Recruit Info Night, Tue 15th Feb 2011

Posted 01/02/2011 1445h

The unit will be having its 1st open night for 2011 on Tue, 15th Feb 2011 as per details listed below. The night will showcase the unit and our training activities at 206 ACU. At the conclusion of the Info Night, those who are interested will be invited to join the unit. If you or your friends want to join 206 ACU as a new recruit be sure and complete an online application to reserve a spot as we have limited places for new recruits.

You can download the Info Night brochure here Before you can join the unit you will need to hand in a completed Nomination Form, Next of Kin Form, Doctors Medical Clearance and pay the joining fee. In addition, if you have a medical condition your Doctor will also be required to complete an Action Management Plan.  

Download the complete Joining Pack docs set - click here

Time: 1850h (6:50pm) - 2000h (8:00pm)

Date: Tuesday 15th Feb 2011

Loc: Marist College North Shore, 270 Miller Street North Sydney (Click for map)

Rations: Light Supper available

First Parade - Term 1, 2011

Posted 22/12/2010 2345h

The unit will recommence parading for current members for Term-1 as from Tue 1st Feb 2011. The dress for the entire company is DPCU Barracks.

Unit Parade Card 2011

Update - 29/11/2010 2230h

URGENT UPDATE The Parade Card's have been updated again and will be updated as required throughout the year. Download the Parade Cards regularly to be updated on any changes/additions.

The draft annual parade card for 2011 is now available for download (see links below). The dates for the proposed bivouacs are highly unlikely to change so ensure you are available to attend. » Term 1 & 2, 2011