The Corps

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The Royal Australian Corps of Signals, further referred to as “the Corps”, is a highly technical Corps with a significant remit for the provision of Command Support systems that span from tactical HF, VHF and UHF radio networks, deployable operational and strategic networks, to specialised electronic warfare and cyber security effects. 

In order to effectively provide C2 systems and command support to the Combat Brigades in Brisbane, Townsville and Darwin, Command Elements of the 1st and 2nd Divisions, the Logistics and Sustainment brigades, and Telecommunications training, the Corps has units based all across Australia.

The Corps currently has six Signals Regiments, five Regular Army and one Army Reserve. In addition, the Corps has a number of independent Signals Squadrons that support Special Operations, 17 Sustainment Brigade and the Army Reserve Brigades. 

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MELBOURNE

  • Defence Force School of Signals
  • 138 Signals Squadron
  • 108 Signals Squadron

SYDNEY

  • 145 Signal Squadron
  • 126 Signal Squadron
  • 8th Signal Regiment

BRISBANE

  • 1st Signals Regiment
  • 7th Combat Signals Regiment

TOOWOOMBA

  • 7th Signals Regiment

TOWNSVILLE

  • 3rd Combat Signals Regiment

DARWIN

  • 1st Combat Signals Regiment

PERTH

  • 152 Signals Squadron

More importantly than locations, the Corps could not achieve it’s mission without it’s highly technical and highly skilled workforce.

The Corps consists of one officer pathway responsible for the leadership and management of specialised teams, and five other rank or soldier pathways that each have a highly specialised and niche skill set. When task organised, all trades contribute to the provision of assured communications that link front line soldiers on the tactical edge to strategic commanders in the Joint Force. 

Signals Officer

Manage the teams responsible for communications, information systems and electronic warfare.
Officer

ECN 661 - Information Systems Technician

Build and maintain data networks, through installation and management of high-tech military software and hardware.
ECN 661

ECN 662 - Communications Systems Operator

Operate and manage advanced radio equipment to establish communications networks crucial to the success of Army operations.
ECN 662

ECN 663 -
Electronic Warfare Specialist

Operate state-of-the-art technology to intercept and disrupt enemy transmissions in this highly classified role.
ECN 663

ECN 664 - Cyber Security Specialist

Use state-of-the-art technology to defend our systems and platforms against malicious cyber activity.
ECN 664

ECN 665 - Telecommunications Technician

Install and maintain advanced telecommunications networks in a hands-on role at the forefront of the ICT industry.
ECN 665