102 Construction Squadron

102 Construction Squadron trains and manages soldiers from pre-recruit through to being posted to 101 Const Sqn or Littoral and Riverine Survey Sqn as qualified Sappers. In 2009 the squadron enlisted 24 new recruits, to support the growth of the Regiment and conducted three Gap Trg Wkds focused on Navigation. The squadron also contributed to the Regiment's main effort of preparing personnel for deployment on current operations, including the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP), by preparing members for deployment with clothing and equipment folders, inoculations and documentation.

2010 Overview

102 Construction Squadron continued to successfully train and manage soldiers from pre-recruit through to being posted to 101 Const Sqn or Littoral and Riverine Survey Sqn as qualified Sappers.

The Squadron started the year on a high note by winning the Section Command Challenge during the February Training weekend, despite being the least trained team. Through the year, the Squadron conducted training for new members in the 9 Army Core Behaviours, soldier field skills and Infantry Minor Tactics (IMT), military history and basic soldier skill.