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  1. The Australian Army is the principal land warfare force of Australia. It is a part of the Australian Defence Force, along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. The Army is commanded by the Chief of Army, who is subordinate to the Chief of the Defence Force who commands the ADF. The CA is also directly responsible to the Minister for Defence, with the Department of Defence administering the ADF and the Army.
    Founded1 March 1901
    Size28,524 (Regular) · 15,711 (Active Reserve)
    History

    Formed in March 1901, following federation, the Australian Army initially consisted of the six, disbanded and separate, colonial military forces' land components. Due to the Army being continuation of the colonial armies, it b… See more

    Organisation

    Beginning 1 July 2023, the division was renamed the 1st Australian Division. The 1st, 3rd and 7th Brigades were placed under the direct control of the division's headquarters. This reform aimed to improve the connection… See more

    Colours, standards and guidons

    Infantry, and some other combat units of the Australian Army carry flags called the King's Colour and the Regimental Colour, known as "the Colours". Armoured units carry Standards and Guidons – flags smaller tha… See more

    Personnel

    As of June 2022 the Army had 28,387 permanent (regular) members and 20,742 reservists (part-time); all of whom are volunteers. As of June 2022, women made up 15.11% of the Army, with a target set for 18% 2025. … See more

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