School of Infantry

@ArmchairMajor @Richie_TTT Unfortunately, it takes years to get to the standard of entry for the Duke of Gloucester Cup. But this is a nice start. ✅

SOI had the privilege of hosting The Queen’s #PlatinumJubilee Colours Parade at Long Pine Barracks this month. This parade saw all Colours of the Royal Australian Infantry gathered in the same location for the first time ever. Read more about it here: news.defence.gov.au/service/making…

So great to get ‘home’ for Corps Conference this week at @SOIAusArmy, Lone Pine Barracks - the home of the infantry. It is an outstanding corps full of outstanding people. We’ve got a bright future ahead. #DutyAndHonour

Thank you to the Infantry Corp for a fabulous night and farewell at the Infantry Corp Lone Pine Dinner. #GoodSoldiering #DutyFirst

All the teams have arrived and are ready to commence the 2022 Duke of Gloucester Cup at Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton. Which Battalion of the RAR will win the 2022 DOG Cup? Stay tuned to find out… #DutyFirst #DOGCup

CPL Gentzen of SOI is currently representing Australian Army, conducting headstone rededication ceremonies across France and Belgium. CPL Gentzen is a recipient of the Johnathan Church Good Soldiering Award and is partaking in this battlefield study tour and ceremonies.

With recent flooding in Singleton and the wider Hunter Region, members of Soldier Support Company joined with NSW SES to help with the clean up and to continue to support our communities. #DutyFirst

The teams from the Combat Shooting and Sniper cells have been in Vietnam this week, teaching enhanced combat shooting and sniping skills to the Ground Forces of the Vietnam People’s Armed Forces. #DutyFirst

Congratulations to Coral Platoon who completed their Royal Australian Infantry Initial Employment Training, graduating from the School of Infantry this week. #DutyFirst

2022 Direct Fire Support Weapons Course at the School of Infantry. #DutyFirst youtu.be/hq3UuW99NKk

Congratulations to Kapyong Platoon who completed their Royal Australian Infantry Initial Employment Training, graduating from the School of Infantry this week. #DutyFirst

“BBDA CLEAR!” Another successful Direct Fire Support Weapons - Officer / NCO course completed by Tactics Wing at the School of Infantry. #dutyfirst #bbda #paidtodothis

PTE McNeill of Soldier Support Company participated in this year’s Battlefields to Footy Field program thanks to @NRL “This is a once in a lifetime experience” said PTE McNeill after spending time at the Sydney Cricket Ground learning new skills and making new connections.

Congratulations to Samichon Platoon who completed their Royal Australian Infantry Initial Employment Training, graduating from the School of Infantry this week. Welcome to the Royal Australian Infantry’s newest soldiers and welcome to the Royal Australian Regiment. #DutyFirst

The 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment just finished the Opie Trophy champion section competition. A section from Reconnaissance Platoon won the event and will represent 3 RAR at the @AustralianArmy Duke of Gloucester Cup competition in August at @SOIAusArmy. More:🧵

Coral Platoon paused and commemorated ANZAC Day this year in a field service. Reflecting on those that came before them and their part of the ANZAC tradition. #lestweforget #DutyFirst

Read about CAPT Doyle Beaudequin, one of #OurPeople from the @SOIAusArmy, and CPL Rebecca Roach from the @AusAirForce on what Anzac Day means to them: goulburnpost.com.au/story/7711114/…

Depot Company Instructors tested out Army’s newest headdress during Navigation and Offensive Operations training this week at SOI. #DutyFirst

The Officer / NCO Reconnaissance Course is a wrap at SOI. Also a special thanks to our international students from Papua New Guinea, The Philippines and Fiji. #dutyfirst #recon #breakcontact