Socialist Republic of Australia Army
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The mission of the SRA Army is to protect the people, territory of the [[Socialist Republic of Australia]], the Communist Party of Australia, and the "Australian revolution". | The mission of the SRA Army is to protect the people, territory of the [[Socialist Republic of Australia]], the Communist Party of Australia, and the "Australian revolution". | ||
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| + | The Socialist Republic of Australia Army was proclaimed on the same day as the new Constitution. It was essentially Australia's pre-revolutionary Army with the addition of a political corps. It retained much of the traditions and trappings of the older Australian Military Forces. Two and a half years, the new SRAA found itself at war with Germany. Australia declared war on Germany on 22 June 1941, and began to organise the Australian Popular Force. The APF was sent to Siberia initially for training. Five Divisions were raised, and by October 1941 they had been trained, acclimatised, and had moved across Russia. That month, they took part in the successful counter attack against the Germans near Moscow. The APF took a strong part throughout the war, and conscripted reinforcements streamed into Russia to replace losses. The APF went with the Red Army all the way to Berlin. | ||
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| + | Australia and Russia rarely diverged on political matters during the war. It was only in respect of Japan that they varied. Anti-Communists have charged that the Soviets and Japanese had an arrangement that each would leave the other alone, and that "non-aggression" meant the Russians wouldn't go to war with Japan to protect Australia. Feeling the threat of Japanese invasion, President Miles declared war on Japan in early 1942. He had already said quietly that any Japanese move south of Singapore would mean war, and he was as good as his word. Australian troops fought alongside British, American, New Zealand, and Dutch forces in Papua New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya, and the Dutch East Indies. | ||
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| + | During the war, known in Australia as the "1941-45 War", or the "Revolutionary Defence War" the Army became increasingly Sovietised. British-style uniforms and insignia were dropped in favour of a more Soviet look. Only the Slouch Hat remained, albeit bearing the Red Star. | ||
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| + | After the war, Australian ground forces were often active. A division of Australian troops took part in the Korean War, and another in the Vietnam War. Australians fought alongside Cuban forces in Angola, and Australia's special forces fought in the Nicaraguan Civil War. Australian troops also served in the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia. | ||
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Revision as of 13:42, 7 May 2010
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| Founded | 1 January 1901 |
| Country | Socialist Republic of Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Part of | Socialist Republic of Australia Armed Forces |
| Army Headquarters | Canberra |
| Size | Approximately 150,000 personnel |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of the General Staff | Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie HAR |
| Deputy Chief of the General Staff | Major General David Morrison |
| Land Commander Australia | Major General Mark Kelly, HAR |
| Combat equipment | |
| Tanks | T-90, T-72 |
| Reconnaissance vehicles | BRDM-2, PT-76, BRM-1 |
| APCs | BMP-2, MT-LB, BTR-80 |
| Artillery | 2S1 Carnation, 2A18, 2A36 Hyacinth, BM-21 Grad, OTR-21 Tochka, FROG-7 |
| Air Defence | 9K37 Beech (SA-11), 9K330 Torus (SA-15), 9K33 Wasp (SA-8), 9K35 Arrow-10 (SA-13), ZSU-23-4 Shilka, 9K22 Tunguska (SA-19), 9K38 Igla (SA-16/18) |
| Small Arms | |
| Rifle | AK-74M, AKS-74 |
| Machine guns | RPK-74, PK, NSV |
| Pistols | CZ75 |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack Helicopter | Mil Mi-24D Hind |
| Transport Helicopter | Mil Mi-8 Hip, Mil Mi-17 Hip |
| Reconnaissance | Mi-2URP Salamander |
| Utility | Antonov An-2 |
Contents |
Mission
The mission of the SRA Army is to protect the people, territory of the Socialist Republic of Australia, the Communist Party of Australia, and the "Australian revolution".
History
The Socialist Republic of Australia Army was proclaimed on the same day as the new Constitution. It was essentially Australia's pre-revolutionary Army with the addition of a political corps. It retained much of the traditions and trappings of the older Australian Military Forces. Two and a half years, the new SRAA found itself at war with Germany. Australia declared war on Germany on 22 June 1941, and began to organise the Australian Popular Force. The APF was sent to Siberia initially for training. Five Divisions were raised, and by October 1941 they had been trained, acclimatised, and had moved across Russia. That month, they took part in the successful counter attack against the Germans near Moscow. The APF took a strong part throughout the war, and conscripted reinforcements streamed into Russia to replace losses. The APF went with the Red Army all the way to Berlin.
Australia and Russia rarely diverged on political matters during the war. It was only in respect of Japan that they varied. Anti-Communists have charged that the Soviets and Japanese had an arrangement that each would leave the other alone, and that "non-aggression" meant the Russians wouldn't go to war with Japan to protect Australia. Feeling the threat of Japanese invasion, President Miles declared war on Japan in early 1942. He had already said quietly that any Japanese move south of Singapore would mean war, and he was as good as his word. Australian troops fought alongside British, American, New Zealand, and Dutch forces in Papua New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya, and the Dutch East Indies.
During the war, known in Australia as the "1941-45 War", or the "Revolutionary Defence War" the Army became increasingly Sovietised. British-style uniforms and insignia were dropped in favour of a more Soviet look. Only the Slouch Hat remained, albeit bearing the Red Star.
After the war, Australian ground forces were often active. A division of Australian troops took part in the Korean War, and another in the Vietnam War. Australians fought alongside Cuban forces in Angola, and Australia's special forces fought in the Nicaraguan Civil War. Australian troops also served in the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia.
Organisation
Regular Forces
The SRA Army's regular forces are organised into several brigades which form part of regional divisions. Divisional formations are limited to headquarters, some support services, and ballistic missile detachments.
- HQ, Land Command
- 1 Division (South East)
- 1 Motor Rifle Brigade
- 2 Infantry Brigades
- 1 Airborne Brigade
- 2 Division (South West)
- 2 Infantry Brigades
- 3 Division (North East)
- 1 Motor Rifle Brigade
- 3 Infantry Brigades
- 4 Division (North)
- 2 Motor Rifle Brigades
- 3 Infantry Brigades
- 5 Division (North West)
- 3 Motor Rifle Brigades
- 2 Infantry Brigades
- Special Forces Command
- 3 Special Purpose Regiments
- 1 Division (South East)
Reserve Forces
The SRA Army's reserve forces are formed into provincial divisions. Apart from New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia, these 'divisions' consist of a single brigade.
- HQ, SRA Reserve Command
- New South Wales Division
- North East Australia Division
- Northern Australia Division
- Papua New Guinea Division
- South Australia Division
- South East Australia Division
- Tasmania Division
- Western Australia Division
Corps
Corps act as parents for the various regiments, and battalions in the Australian Army, as well as the 'home' for personnel. For example, a BREM-1 Armoured Recovery Vehicle will form part of an armoured unit under the Australian Armoured Corps, but the crew will be drawn from the Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Corps are also responsible for training and developing doctrine for relevant units, the Australian Infantrry Corp for example runs Infantry Training Courses.
The Australian Political Corps is responsible for political education, and political surveillance of SRA Army units. Their political officers are attached to every battalion-level unit in the Army, and head the Political Cell. They maintain the Communist Party of Australia's control over the Army.
- General Staff Directorate
- Australian Army Intelligence Corps
- Australian Political Corps
- Australian Infantry Corps
- Australian Armoured Corps
- Australian Artillery Corps
- Australian Army Aviation
- Australian Engineers Corps
- Australian Corps of Signals
- Australian Infantry Corps
- Australian Army Band Corps
- Australian Corps of Transport
- Australian Army Catering Corps
- Australian Army Medical Corps
- Australian Army Psychology Corps
- Australian Army Nursing Corps
- Australian Army Dental Corps
- Australian Army Ordnance Corps
- Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- Australian Corps of Military Police
- Australian Army Pay Corps
- Australian Army Legal Corps
- Australian Army Education Corps
- Australian Chaplains Department
- Australian Survey Corps
- Australian Army Public Relations Service
- Corps of Staff Cadets
Equipment
Small Arms
Pistols
- Makarpv PM 9mm Pistol
- Stechkin APS 9mm Pistol
Submachine Guns
- PM-84 Glauberyt 9mm Submachine Gun
Rifles
- SKS 7.62mm Rifle (Ceremonial)
- AKS-74 5.54mm Rifle
- AK-74M 5.54mm Rifle
- AKS-74U 5.54mm Carbine
Machine Guns
- RPK-74 5.45mm Light Machine Gun
- RPKS-74 5.45mm Light Machine Gun
- PK 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun
- NSV 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Support Weapons
- RPG-7V 40mm Rocket Launcher
- RPG-22 72.5mm Disposable Rocket Launcher
- GP-25 40mm Grenade Launcher
- AGS-17 30mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
Armoured Vehicles
Tanks
- T-90
- T-72
- T-55 (Reserve)
Armoured Personnel Carriers
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Artillery
- 2S1 Carnation
- 2A18
- 2A36 Hyacinth
- BM-21 Grad
- OTR-21 Tochka
- FROG-7
Air Defence
- 9K37 Beech (SA-11 Gadfly)
- 9K330 Torus (SA-15 Gauntlet)
- 9K33 Wasp (SA-8 Gecko)
- 9K35 Arrow-10 (SA-13 Gopher)
- ZSU-23-4 Shilka
- 9K22 Tunguska (SA-19 Grison)
- 9K38 Igla (SA-16Gimlet/SA-18 Grouse)
Anti-Tank
Aircraft
Rank Insignia
General Officers
Company and Field Grade Officers
Enlisted Men
