Welcome to the web site of Delta Company, of the 51st Battalion, The Far North Queensland Regiment (51 FNQR).
Our soldiers offer specialised service within North West Queensland that gives them the opportunity to learn modern military communication and navigation techniques, cross-country driving and small boat handling techniques, as well as survival skills and military self defence techniques.. Delta Company soldiers are also given comprehensive medical, marksmanship and leadership training during their Army Reserve careers.
Delta Company is fortunate to have a very experienced and diverse HQ. HQ staff are a mixture of full-time and part-time members. These staff are shown below.
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| MAJ Glenn Fisher OC D COY (ARA) |
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| CAPT Peter Vesely. 2IC / IO (ARA) |
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| WO2 Tony Smith - CSM D Coy (ARA) |
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| CAPT L. Rich. OPSO - D Coy (GRES) |
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(RFSUs) D Company undertakes:
- reconnaissance and surveillance to detect threats against Australian interests;
- intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) in support of protective and security operations on Australian territory;
- provision of guides for specialist patrols from other agencies or for friendly forces en route for another phase of a larger operation;
- target ‘hand-off' to other agencies following their detection, monitoring and surveillance, usually as part of the broader ISTAR plan;
- beach reception of amphibious or sea-landed forces;
- landing ground marking for airborne, airmobile or air-landed forces as part of a larger operation, particularly in remote localities;
- liaison with civil authorities and local communities to gather information;
- point of entry, base and other support in support of Australian Operational Concepts; and
- Defence Assistance to the Civil Community.
The Regional Force Surveillance List (RFSL)
Regional Force Surveillance Units (RFSU) operate in the remote areas of northern Australia. In consideration of the unique nature of the population size and its dispersion throughout RFSU Areas of Responsibility (AR), special provisions have been made for RFSU personnel. Some RFSU members cannot meet the normal Army Reserve (ARes) General Entry (GE) conditions of entry and service, but are otherwise suited to the role and tasks undertaken by RFSUs. These members can be appointed or enlisted under special conditions into the ARes Regional Forces Surveillance List (RFSL), as below.
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The Regional Force Surveillance List (RFSL)
It is now well accepted that many Indigenous people, and indeed non-Indigenous people living in remote Australia, are not able to meet the strict criteria for enlistment and service in the wider ADF. Literacy, numeracy and health standards preclude many from this. However, to follow these standards rigorously would deny the RFSUs access to a large portion of a sparse recruiting base, effectively negating the original concept for creating RFSUs.
This was recognised as a key issue on the formation of the RFSUs. It was overcome by the creation of the RFSL (sometimes referred to as the special list). The primary document providing policy for personnel and training issues for RFSUs, DI-A Pers 173-8, details the conditions of the RFSL. This document allows COs of RFSUs to enlist, appoint and promote, personnel for employment as ECN304 Patrolman, or as part of a Local Observer Element(LOE) network, while waiving specific enlistment criteria.
In many ways, the need to select and train suitable personnel to interact with indigenous people, the concept for creating the RFSUs, and the RFSL, well complement each other. It stands to reason that the ability of COs to select and appoint local non-Indigenous personnel who have experience with Indigenous people is a strength of the RFSL.
However, in the case of the regular or full time personnel posted to RFSUs, suitability and training to deal with Indigenous circumstances, is not always a prerequisite. Many of the general military standards and methods of training are not appropriate when working with indigenous people. The way in which non-Indigenous, mainly European, people relate to one another is quite foreign to Indigenous people.
This training note has been developed to outline the cultural diversity that exists within a RFSU. It should be referred to as a guide for those non-Indigenous personnel who find themselves interacting with Indigenous people, either in a unit liaison role, or when directly leading and training Indigenous people in the course of unit operations. The first meetings between people of different cultures can often be awkward because of uncertainty about how to behave. When you first meet Indigenous people you might find it helpful to remember some of the information in this training note. In time you will develop your knowledge and skills in communication.
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Mount Isa
Delta Company has its Headquarters in Mount Isa. Although older than the other Coy HQs, the Mount Isa depot can support company level activities as well as provide working accommodation for the six full time members of the company headquarters.
 Delta Company continues to grow and unlike some elements of the Army Reserve, maintains manning figures close to its authorised maximum strength. New recruits and currently serving soldiers arriving in Mt Isa are encouraged to join the Company to maintain capability and allow the Company to fulfil its increasing operational and training tempo.
Delta Company can accommodate soldiers of any corps and offers careers in the Army Reserve from Private to Warrant Officer. Officer candidates can also begin their careers with Delta Company and serve in the Company after graduation. General inquiries and recruiting information can be obtained by telephoning the Company on 07 4743 5044.
Welcome to the Delta Company (D Coy) of the 51st Battalion The Far North Regiment (51FNQR) Website.
Delta Company is the Army Reserve Unit of Mt Isa. It covers the area West to the NT Boarder, North to Mornington Is, East to Cloncurry and South to Mt Isa.
Delta Company has depots located at Mt Isa, (its Headquarters), Burketown, Mornington Is, Normanton and Cloncurry.
Information regarding 51 FNQR units can be accessed via the "units" drop down boxes on the 51 FNQR 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.
If you are interested in joining Delta Company or 51 FNQR you can contact 131901 and inform them that you would like to join Delta Company 51 FNQR.
Or
You can ring 07 4740 1200 and talk to a member of Delta Company.
If you live in Mt Isa or intend to visit you are welcome to drop in and talk to us at:
16 - 18 Ryan Rd Mt Isa.  51 FNQR Homepage
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