11th Brigade (Australia)
Encyclopedia
The Australian 11th Brigade is an Australian Army
brigade
which currently comprises most Australian Army Reserve
units located in Queensland
. The Brigade was first formed in early 1916 as part of the 3rd Division and saw action during World War I
and World War II
.
9th Royal Queensland Regiment
25/49th Royal Queensland Regiment
31/42nd Royal Queensland Regiment
Queensland University Regiment
11th Combat Services Support Battalion
141 Signals Squadron
35th Field Squadron
Australian Army
The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...
brigade
Brigade
A brigade is a major tactical military formation that is typically composed of two to five battalions, plus supporting elements depending on the era and nationality of a given army and could be perceived as an enlarged/reinforced regiment...
which currently comprises most Australian Army Reserve
Australian Army Reserve
The Australian Army Reserve is a collective name given to the reserve units of the Australian Army. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, the reserve military force has been known by many names, including the Citizens Forces, the Citizen Military Forces, the Militia and, unofficially, the...
units located in Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
. The Brigade was first formed in early 1916 as part of the 3rd Division and saw action during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
and World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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Brigade Structure
- Headquarters 11th Brigade (HQ 11 Bde)
- 9th Royal Queensland Regiment (9 RQR)
- 25/49th Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49 RQR)
- 31/42nd Royal Queensland Regiment (31/42 RQR)
- Queensland University Regiment (QUR)
- 11th Combat Services Support Battalion (11 CSSB)
- 141 Signals Squadron (141 Sig Sqn)
- 35th Field Squadron (35 Fd Sqn)
Brigade Locations
Headquarters 11th Brigade- Townsville
9th Royal Queensland Regiment
- Bundaberg, Maryborough, Gympie, Yandina, Caboolture, Loganlea, Enoggera
25/49th Royal Queensland Regiment
- Wondai, Dalby, Roma, Toowoomba, Gatton, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Southport, Enoggera
31/42nd Royal Queensland Regiment
- Cairns, Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Biloela
Queensland University Regiment
- St Lucia (Brisbane), Townsville
11th Combat Services Support Battalion
- Townsville
141 Signals Squadron
- Townsville
35th Field Squadron
- Townsville, Mount Isa, Rockhampton