Info Nights
To find out information about opportunities in the Army Reserve why not come to our obligation free information sessions commencing at 7.15pm and concluding at approximately 8.30pm. These sessions are conducted at the Recruiting Office adjacent to the Army Reserve Entry (closest to James Cook University) at Lavarack Barracks the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month (parking provided). Easy access and no appointment necessary. For more information ring 1300 132 624 or email the Recruiting Officer
JCU Shopfront
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The Army Reserve shopfront (pictured) is located near the refectory at James Cook University in Townsville. Operating hours are generally 8.30am to 4pm Mon-Fri. Tel 4781 4875 for more information.
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Welcome to the 11th Brigade Website
The 11th Brigade is the Army Reserve Brigade of Queensland. It comprises three Infantry Battalions of the Royal Queensland Regiment (RQR); the Queensland University Regiment (QUR) training battalion; a Combat Service Support Battalion (CSSB - logistics), a Signals Squadron and a Combat Engineer Squadron. This map
shows the units and depots throughout Queensland from Stanthorpe to Cairns and as far West as Mt Isa. Information regarding individual units can be accessed via the unit page links on this homepage. The intent of this website is to promote public awareness, to encourage recruitment enquiries and to keep serving soldiers and their families informed on all matters that affect them. This website is also accessible from within the Defence Restricted Network and is reviewed constantly.
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"I am an Australian soldier" scholarship
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11 Brigade soldier CPL Paul Waples has been recognised as one of three Australian
soldiers to be awarded The Chief of Army 'I'm an Australian Soldier' Scholarship for 2010.Having served in the ADF for 20 years, CPL Waples is currently a Corporal with D Coy 9RQR in Maryborough. In his civilian role, he is a police officer in Biggenden, Queensland.
The Scholarship is awarded to high performing and passionate Australian soldiers who have a desire to learn more about their military heritage. CPL Waples applied at the prompting of his Platoon Commander, CAPT Jason Stott, and learnt of his selection in February, although he says he was initially in disbelief when told he had won.
"I thought my Platoon Commander was having a joke with me, but when I realised that this wasn't the case, I was in shock but proud and excited," he said. Soldiers travel to Turkey to undertake a fully funded intensive study tour of the Gallipoli campaign under the guidance of an Army historian. The tour culminates with attendance at the official Australian ANZAC Day Commemorative activities.
CPL Waples says he is looking forward to having a better understanding of battles by seeing the actual ground on which they were fought. "Reading about the battles only gives you so much information and this experience will give me a better understanding of what they went through. I am looking forward to standing on the beach at dawn as it will be a quieter time to be there," he said.
For Commanding Officer of the 9th Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Bond, CPL Waples' achievement is a significant one for the Battalion. "For the Ninth Battalion, CPL Waples' achievement is particularly significant. It was the Ninth Battalion that sent the first man ashore at Gallipoli in 1915. Lieutenant Duncan Chapman, the first man ashore, joined the very depot in Maryborough where Cpl Waples parades today. A very proud military heritage."
CPL Waples will travel to Gallipoli with fellow scholarship winners Erin Moore and Luke Rawnsley, and his wife and father are also planning to tour Gallipoli at the same time.