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Private Leonard Harris, of NORFORCE, uses a spotting scope to conduct surveillance of the northern Kimberley region of WA. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.

Patrolling Australia’s vast northern expanses

29/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1081 Views 0 Comments NORFORCE

On remote stretches of Australia’s north, soldiers from North-West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) patrol under the cover of darkness. CAPTION: Private Leonard

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart talks with North-West Mobile Force patrolman Private Kamahl Korrabubba from Centre Squadron in Alice Springs. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army News

Praise for regional security unit

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1289 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Chief of Army, NORFORCE, Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG)

In the vast, rugged expanses of north-western Australia, soldiers from the Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) act as Defence’s eyes

Private Bethany Dance, of Combat Training Centre, works with Milingimbi Island rangers during Exercise Predator's Run. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News

Learning and sharing on Country

28/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 932 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Exercise Predator’s Run, Indigenous, NORFORCE

As 1st Brigade’s main exercise ramped up, soldiers visiting some of Australia’s most remote areas shared their stories with Indigenous

Private Luke Kennedy and Captain Debra Johnson mix cement to create tiles for the Amata Anangu School in remote north-western South Australia. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Michael Cassidy.

ADF People Australian Army

Soldier supporting his own community

09/07/202413/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1097 Views 0 Comments AACAP, NORFORCE

Anangu man Private Luke Kennedy is living a once-in-a-lifetime experience. CAPTION: Private Luke Kennedy and Captain Debra Johnson mix cement to

Private Luke Kennedy assists a fellow Amata community member with the construction of a bench seat. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photo by Private Jack Hayes.

Australian Army News

Army building for Aboriginal community in red centre

28/06/202429/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1354 Views 0 Comments 19th Chief Engineer Works (19CEW), 6th Engineer Support Regiment, AACAP, NORFORCE

The First Nations community of Amata in Australia’s red centre welcomed a 100-member Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) contingent

NORFORCE patrolman Corporal Frank Marrar, left, and Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Ranger Dylan Cooper act as spotters for the Wasp AE small unmanned aerial system during a patrol of West Arnhem Land as part of Operation Resolute Rotation 5. Story and photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News Videos

Remaining vigilant in the Top End

08/11/202308/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3139 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, F470 Zodiac, NORFORCE, Operation Resolute, PD-100 Black Hornet Nano UAV, WASP AE

Soldiers attached to Joint Task Force 639 have been in the Top End recently, patrolling some of Australia’s most inaccessible

Corporal Peter Wallace at Reconciliation Place in Canberra. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

ADF People History

Proud of his lineage

07/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1072 Views 0 Comments NAIDOC Week, NORFORCE

Heritage wasn’t openly spoken about in Corporal Peter Wallace’s household due to the death of his Aboriginal mother, Carolyn Wallace.

Soldiers from Regional Force Surveillance Unit on Operation Resolute, regroup while conducting water patrols on Maret Island remote Western Australia. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Jarrod McAneney.

Australian Army Australian Border Force News Videos

New surveillance weapon used on ops for first time

18/11/202222/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2568 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 1st Combat Signal Regiment, 3rd Battalion RAR, Bluebottle USV, NORFORCE, Operation Resolute

A new type of unmanned surveillance technology was used on Operation Resolute for the first time. CAPTION: Soldiers from Regional

Lieutenant Jared Burton provides an overview of the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft to students, Skye Councillor and Jorja Hammond from Derby District High School. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Inspiring the minds of Derby youth

23/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1525 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, NORFORCE, RAAF Curtin, RAAF Pearce

Eighteen students from Derby District High School were invited to visit RAAF Base Pearce, HMAS Stirling, BAE Systems Australia and two

Yolgnu community, NORFORCE and other ADF personnel commemorate the 80th anniversary of the makarrata which formed the NTSRU with a bungul (Yolngu ceremony) at Raymangirr, East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Photo by Major Martin Hadley.

Australian Army News Veterans

80th anniversary of NORFORCE ancestor unit

30/09/202201/10/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1895 Views 0 Comments NORFORCE

The Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force have joined Indigenous and community leaders to commemorate the 80th anniversary of

Mother and daughter duo, Scartisha Ningella, left, and Lucielle Jimbidie, at the Pilbara Regiment enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in Perth. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

ADF People

Standing up for community and Country

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1828 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, NORFORCE, Regional Force Surveillance Group, The Pilbara Regiment

The Pilbara Regiment welcomed three new Indigenous recruits on July 8 during an enlistment ceremony at Defence Force Recruiting in

Norforce Darwin Squadron soldiers, Private Peter Puruntatameri, left, Private Blake Carter and Private Misman Kris on a beach in Melville Island during a community engagement visit to the Tiwi Islands. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Australian Army News

Local knowledge protecting the north

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2155 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Indigenous, NORFORCE, Program Vigilant

When North-West Mobile Force’s (Norforce) Darwin Squadron patrols the Top End, establishing and maintaining relationships is just as important as

HRH Prince Charles listens to Private Renford Manmurulu explain the use and capability of the regional force surveillance vehicle during the Prince's visit to Larrakeyah. Photo by Leading Seaman James Whittle.

Australian Australian Army News

Prince Charles visits Army’s Regional Force Surveillance Group

11/04/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4386 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, NORFORCE, Prince Charles, Regional Force Surveillance Group, The Pilbara Regiment

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales met with members of the Australian Army’s Regional Force Surveillance Group, including soldiers

Australian Army News Talisman Sabre USA Videos

Talisman Sabre – Marine and Aussie integration

20/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3913 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2017, Field Training Exercise North, Mount Bundey Training Area, NORFORCE, United States Marine Corps

Members of the Australian Army and United States Marine Corps learned how to train and fight together during Exercise Talisman

Privates Misman Kris, Jimmy Kris and Renfred Manmurulu of NORFORCE. Photo by Corporal Nick Wiseman

Australian Australian Army News

NORFORCE to exercise Freedom of Entry – 13 August

09/08/201609/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 11789 Views 2 Comments NORFORCE

About 90 members of the North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) will mark the Regiment’s 35th Anniversary with a Freedom of

Australian Australian Army News

New Commanding Officer at NORFORCE

09/02/201609/02/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 10344 Views 5 Comments NORFORCE, Papalitsas

Lieutenant Colonel John Papalitsas CSC is the new Commanding Officer of the North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE). Lieutenant Colonel Papalitsas,