Compulsory Unit Bivouac, 11-12th September 2010

The bivouac Joining Instruction (click here) is now available for download. Every cadet and OOC in the unit 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 7 September 2010.

The unit is staging its third Bivouac for 2010 (Biv-3/10) at our private training area at Hampton near Jenolan Caves. Skills honed, practiced and assessed during the bivouac include:

• RATEL,
• 1st Aid,
• Survival,
• Fieldcraft,
• Navigation,
• Physical fitness,
• Living in the Field,
• Movement by day & night,
• Adventurous Caving, and
• Leadership

The contact number during the bivouac is 0400 369 312. 

Form up: 0600hrs (6.00am) 11 SEP 10 at North Sydney Station
Movements: From North Sydney Station to Mount Victoria Station via rail then to Jenolan loc FUP via coach transport. Arrive at RVP by 1045h
Rations: BYO lunch then unit ratpack for remaining meals
Dress: Full field order (inc packs & webbing) see also Kit list
Dismissal: 1900hrs (7.00pm) 12 SEP 10 at North Sydney Station

Recruit Induction Weekend 21st - 22nd August 2010

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Its not too late to join the unit just because you missed the New Recruit Info Night. There is only 1-day left to join the unit now or you will need to wait until 2011. Applications close Sat 21st Aug. Fill in an online Application ASAP and download the Joining Pack docs and we will contact you about what you need to do next

If you have a diagnosed medical condition or allergy you will also be required to have your family Doctor complete an Action Management Plan (AMP).
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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 (recruits) and the Cadet Command Team. The weekend will consist of uniform and equipment issue as well as some basic recruit training. Click here to download the Kit list for the new Recruit Induction Weekend.

All persons wishing to join the unit now must attend this weekend. 

Contact number for the day will be 0400 369 312.

Form-up: 0650hrs (6.50am) at Marist Sat & 0800hrs (8.00am) at Marist Sun
Date(s): Sat, 21 Aug 10 & Sun, 22 Aug 10
Kit List: Click here
Loc: 5-CSSB (1 Hill St, Banksmeadow) Sat & Marist on Sun
Dismissal: 1815hrs (6.15pm) at Marist for both days

Unit Parade Card 2010

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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.
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The annual parade card for 2010 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 & Term-2, 2010

Term-3 & Term-4, 2010