RFSU Patrolman

ECN 304 

Within a Regional Force Surveillance Unit (RFSU), the Infantryman is primarily employed as an RFSU Patrolman. As a patrolman, he will be trained and employed as a driver, small craft handler, patrol medic or signaller within a six-man patrol. RFSU patrols deploy to remote locations in Australia's north where their function is to conduct surveillance of nominated targets.

The three RFSU are:

  • The Pilbara Regiment (WA)
  • The Pilbara Regiment (WA)
  • 51 Far North Queensland Regiment (QLD)
Duties
  • observes and reports on enemy movements, dispositions and installations
  • acquires military geographic information on the area
  • provides information for and assistance to other units deployed in the area
  • is prepared to act in a 'stay behind' capacity when required
Training & PostingCivil Accreditation

Training

All RFSU recruits complete Common Induction Training or the Reserve Recruit Training Course. Members of the Surveillance Squadrons then attend the RFSU Basic Patrol Course.

Soldiers from Operational Support Squadron and Regimental Headquarters complete Initial Employment Training (IET) specific to their trades.


Upon successful completion of the RFSU Basic Patrol Course or trade specific IET course, members may participate in patrols and attend specialist-training courses such as:

  • RFSU Patrol Commander
  • RFSU Patrol 21C
  • RFSU Combat First Aid
  • RFSU Patrol Signaller
  • RFSU Patrol Drivers
  • RFSU Small Craft Handlers
  • RFSU Visual Trackers

Posting

RFSU soldiers can be posted to Western Australia, Northern Territory or Queensland to one of the three RFSUs.


Accreditation available to RAINF soldiers can be located at http://www.defencequals.edu.au/ Open in new window

  • RFSU PTE (Patrolman Grade 2 Small Craft Handler/ Driver or CVOC Driver) is eligible for PUA32106 Certificate III in Public Safety (Regional Surveillance Operations).
  • RFSU CPL is eligible for PSP20104 Certificate II in Government.
  • RFSU SGT is eligible for PSP30104 Certificate III in Government.
Further Information 

Detailed employment category information about the RFSU Patrolman can be found within the Manual of Army Employment (MAE). (DefWeb) only.