8th Brigade (Australia)
| 8th Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1981–Present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Infantry with supporting arms |
| Size | 100 (Active) 1,900 (Reserve) 40 (Civilian) |
| Part of | 2nd Division |
| Headquarters | Sydney |
| Motto(s) | Generating Real-time Capability from Northern NSW / Deeds Prove / Facta Provant |
| Commanders | |
| Commander 8th Brigade (2015-Current) | Brigadier Peter Connor, AM |
| Commander 8th Brigade (2012-2014) | Brigadier Allan A. Murray, CSM |
8th Brigade is an Australian Army Reserve infantry formation with supporting arms under command. It is located across northern New South Wales from the Parramatta River to the Tweed River.
8th Brigade traces it origins to 1912 when it was formed as a Militia Brigade. The 8th AIF Brigade fought as part of the 5th Division in World War 1. In World War 2, the 8th Brigade was a Militia Brigade that was part of the Defence of Australia (1942–44) and fought in the New Guinea campaign, helping to secure the Huon Peninsula and capture Madang in 1944–45.
The 8th Brigade is one of six brigades of the Australian Army's 2nd Division, and includes units and personnel from Armoured, Artillery, Engineers, Infantry, Transport, Ordnance (Supply), EME, Medical and Nursing Corps as well as the Chaplains Department.
Under Plan Beersheba, 8th Brigade will generate Battle Group WARATAH to reinforce the 7th Brigade of the Regular Army from mid-2015.
8th Brigade occupies facilities across northern NSW. The largest being:
All of the depots occupied by 8th Brigade are grouped into the Northern NSW Base for management of security, safety and facilities maintenance. The Base also includes the Cadet-only depots of Taree, Rutherford and Murwillumbah.
The one facility occupied by 8th Brigade elements that is not within the Northern NSW Base is at Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton.
The major training facility utilised by 8th Brigade elements is the Singleton Military Area. All courses conducted by the University of New South Wales Regiment are delivered at the Singleton Military Area.
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