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9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (HQ at Randwick Barracks, NSW, a direct command unit of the 2nd Division): [11] [12] 2nd/10th Battery, Royal Australian Artillery – This is a single battery supporting the 4th Brigade at St Kilda in Victoria, and is equipped with the M252A1 81mm mortar. 22 Troop (Mortar) 38 Troop (Joint Fires Team)
The 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery is a close support regiment attached to the 7th Brigade at Enoggera Barracks in Queensland.The unit was formed in 1914 under the name 1st Australian Field Artillery Brigade, part of 1st Division Artillery during World War I and later served in World War II and the Vietnam War.
The majority of Australian forces withdrew from the Multi National Base Tarin Kot in December 2013. [11] In July 2016, it was announced that C-RAM would be deployed to support Task Group Taji in Iraq. [12] In July 2018, the regiment participated in Exercise Pitch Black alongside Royal Australian Air Force assets and personnel. [13]
The Australian Army Artillery Museum was an artillery museum located in North Fort, on the northern head of the entrance to Sydney Harbour, in Sydney, Australia. It was formerly called the "National Artillery Museum", and had a large collection of the heritage and history of the Royal Australian Artillery .
The 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, was formed at the Holsworthy Barracks on 16 November 1973 through the amalgamation of the 8th Medium Regiment (RAA) and the 12th Field Regiment (RAA). The Regiment provides field artillery support to the 1st Brigade based in Darwin. It is currently equipped with 155mm M777 Howitzers.
Following the end of the war, and returning to its original name, the battery was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan; drawing personnel from the Royal Australian Artillery Headquarters and the 2nd Mountain Battery, the battery formed at Balikpapan on 7 October 1945 the 6th Independent Field Battery.
The following is a list of guns and mortars used by the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery (RAA) since its formation in 1901. The Regiment is currently undergoing a period of change, acquiring a new light air-portable 155 mm guns, precision guided munitions and a networked command and fire control system.
The work included the construction of new timber wheels (built to the specifications of the originals) and restoration to the metal work. Before commencing the restoration work, advice was obtained from the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company, the Army Museum Bandianna and the Australian War Memorial. [1]