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| Australian Army School of Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Unit name | Australian Army School of Infantry |
| Dates | 1939–present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Training establishment |
| Role | Infantry training |
| Garrison | Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton |
| Motto | "Duty and Honour" |
Australian Army School of Infantry is the principal Australian Army institution responsible for training and developing infantry soldiers, non-commissioned officers and officers for service across Australian Defence Force operations. It provides doctrine, tactics, and specialist instruction that link prepared forces to operational formations such as the 1st Division, 1st Brigade, 7th Brigade and reserves including the Australian Army Reserve. The School interfaces with academic and alliance partners such as the Australian Defence Force Academy, Royal Military College, Duntroon, United States Army Infantry School, and multinational exercises like Talisman Sabre.
The School traces its lineage to pre‑Second World War militia formations and the expansion of training during the Second World War. During the war era, links were forged with formations such as the 2/1st Battalion and campaigns including the North African Campaign, Kokoda Track campaign and the Borneo Campaign. Post‑war restructuring saw integration with institutions that trained ANZAC personnel alongside the Royal Australian Regiment and coordination with Commonwealth schools like the British Army Infantry Training Centre. Cold War reorganisation reflected lessons from the Korean War and Vietnam War, prompting doctrinal updates tied to NATO and ANZUS partners. In the 21st century, deployments to East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq War influenced curriculum reforms, interoperability efforts with the United States Marine Corps, and doctrine referenced in publications by the Australian Defence Force Doctrine Centre.
The School’s mission aligns with preparing soldiers for operations across the spectrum, supporting formations such as 2nd Division and specialist units including the Special Air Service Regiment during pre‑deployment. It promulgates infantry doctrine promulgated in collaboration with the Chief of Army (Australia), contributes to force generation for operations like Operation Slipper and Operation Astute, and supports capability development involving acquisition projects such as the Land 400 program. The School advises on doctrine used by the Commander Forces Command and participates in multinational doctrine exchanges with partners such as the British Army and Canadian Army.
Organisationally aligned under commands that oversee training such as Forces Command (Australia), the School comprises specialist wings and squadrons that mirror light, mechanised and motorised infantry requirements drawn from formations like the 3rd Brigade and 5 RAR. Leadership roles have been held by officers who progressed through postings including Royal Military College, Duntroon and staff colleges like the Australian Command and Staff College. The School hosts exchange instructors from allies including the United States Army, New Zealand Army, and the British Army. Reservist integration connects with units across the Australian Army Reserve and regional depots.
Courses range from initial infantry soldier training to advanced courses for non‑commissioned officers and officers, reflecting operational lessons from World War II, Korean War, and modern campaigns such as Iraq War and War in Afghanistan (2001–2021). Core curricula include weapons handling reflecting systems like the F88 Austeyr, small unit tactics informed by doctrine used in Operation Catalyst, patrolling techniques derived from lessons in the Kokoda Track campaign, urban operations taught with scenarios inspired by Battle of Fallujah, and combined arms coordination in cooperation with formations such as 1st Armoured Regiment. Specialist courses cover reconnaissance linked to the 3 RAR Commando concepts, marksman training influenced by operations in Afghanistan, and peacekeeping preparation reflecting deployments to East Timor and Solomon Islands.
Headquartered at Lone Pine Barracks in Singleton, New South Wales, the School utilises training areas including Puckapunyal and the Townsville Field Training Area to provide live‑fire ranges and combined arms exercises with units like the 3rd Brigade. It operates classrooms, simulation suites and urban battle labs that mirror facilities at the Australian Defence Force Academy and range infrastructure compatible with allied exercises such as Talisman Sabre. The School’s geographic footprint supports regional engagement with states and territories such as New South Wales, Queensland, and links to regional training hubs involved in exercises with the United States Marine Corps and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force.
Instruction covers individual weapons and crew‑served systems fielded by the Australian Army including the F88 Austeyr, F89 Minimi, anti‑armour solutions like the M72 LAW, indirect fire coordination with systems such as the 120mm mortar, and integration with platforms like the ASLAV and M1 Abrams when conducting mechanised infantry training with formations such as the 1st Armoured Regiment. Courses include maintenance liaison with projects like Land 400 and familiarisation with future systems procured under programs tied to the Defence Capability Plan.
While principally a training establishment, personnel and doctrine from the School have directly influenced deployments to major operations including INTERFET, Operation Falconer, and Operation Slipper. Graduates have served in contingents attached to units such as the Royal Australian Regiment, Special Air Service Regiment, and multinational formations in Timor-Leste and the Solomon Islands. Training adaptations following operations like the Kokoda Track campaign and Battle of Long Tan have perpetuated institutional lessons into contemporary doctrine.