The Royal Military College Duntroon held its first graduation ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday, with 84 new . They graduated ahead of schedule - even before taking their final exams - so they could be rushed off to the Great War in Europe. [8] In 1927 the King's Colour was presented to the Corps of Staff Cadets by His Royal Highness, The Duke of York. The original Sovereign's Banner was presented to the Corps on 26 February 1958 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. [41], In 2003, the Officer Tertiary Recruitment Scheme (OTRS) was introduced, which involves the recruitment of officers enrolled in tertiary study. The base is one of the only military bases in Australia that is open to the general public, consisting of a large area of land incorporating a golf course,[49] a library, a residential area for Defence members and their families, various area logistics and infrastructure units, a military hospital, a retail area,[50] vast sporting facilities and the Australian Defence Force Academy. Use this login for Shop items, and image, film, sound reproductions. Open All Toggle All History of Duntroon Notable graduates The Duntroon Colours He is buried in the Beach Cemetery at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli. While the nature of . They were the young officers who led their men "over the top". It is not surprising then that the 2014 graduates have drawn inspiration from their predecessors 100 years ago. Moore 2001, p. 428. It was originally instituted in 1919, when it was called the King's Medal,[55] and all cadets, including foreign cadets attending the college, are eligible. [29], Since its inception, the size of the Corps of Staff Cadets has fluctuated. OFFICIAL WEBSITE Patterson Hall on the Duntroon campus is named in . The Queen's Colour, when uncased, is deemed equal to the presence of the Sovereign herself. List Commonwealth Heritage List Class Historic Legal Status Listed place (22/06/2004) Place ID 105449 Place File No 8/01/000/0080 Summary Statement of Significance The Royal Military College Duntroon Conservation Area is the core of an institutional landscape. She said there are some aspects of military life that have remained unchanged since 1914. Sherpa are world famous for their work, which is synonymous with their name. Make sure everyone feels safe. Under Officer Xavier is a veteran of Afghanistan and his experience on the frontline inspired him to take on a leadership role and train as an officer. Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Today the Australian Armys 135th Graduating Class from the Royal Military College Duntroon (RMC-D) graduated proudly on parade in front of family and friends in Canberra. The method of entry to RMC-D is dependant on an applicant's background, be it civilian, in-service or as an Army graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy. "I just decided to shift the balance," she said. With the centralisation of all Australian Army officer training at RMC, the Society broadened its membership to include graduates, staff and friends of all previous officer training institutions as well as RMC. Open All Toggle All Application process Part Time General Service Officer Specialist Service Officer Full Time General Service Officer Royal Military College, Duntroon has no active opportunities at the moment. Beside the main chapel is the Changi Chapel, which was reconstructed on the site and rededicated in August 1988. [18] The same year, the college celebrated its 75th anniversary (19111986). In particular, there are so many generals and Victoria Cross holders from the former Royal Military College, Sandhurst, that a full list would be immense.. The experience you gain at RMC training as an Army Officer will be highly sought after, reinforcing your credentials for life. This category has the following 7 subcategories out of 7 total.A Australian cadet organisations 1 C 3 P Australian military exercises 8 PG Graduates. Polski; In 1947, a revised four-year course was introduced which included alternative academic courses in Arts or Science, and later, in Engineering. When the Corps parades, the position of each Company on the inspection line is determined by their relative position in the Lee Shield Competition. [51] Many of the original buildings from when the college was first opened in 1911 still stand and continue to be used today, having been heritage listed. [42], The Band of the Royal Military College, Duntroon has been in existence in some shape or form since 1916 when a part-time band was established from volunteers drawn from the riding staff. These courses enabled graduates to receive exemptions, up to half a degree, on the civilian courses conducted at Universities. Captain Jack Dorning said these were some of the most resilient graduates he had ever seen. [22] Throughout the course, cadets receive training in leadership, tactics, weapons systems, military law, military accounting systems, corporate governance and military history. With the new location in Sydney, the Royal Military College became known as 'Duntroon Wing, Victoria Barracks' but the college returned to Duntroon in Canberra on 27 June 1936. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/duntroon-then-and-now-100-years-of-graduates/5529698, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, Engineers criticised over handling of one of the Australia's biggest natural disasters speak out, Police shoot man dead after being called to reported domestic violence incident in Sydney's south west, Anna called police to report an assault, but it backfired and she lost her home. [16], With the closure of the Officer Cadet School, Portsea, in December 1985, and the closure of the Women's Officer Training Wing at Georges Heights, Sydney, in December 1984,[17] the Royal Military College, Duntroon became the sole General Service Officer training institute in the Australian Army, as all Regular Army officers serving in combat, combat support or service support Corps were required to attend Duntroon to be commissioned. Also in the foyer is a perpetual light that is lit while former cadets are on operations with the ADF. Graduates - as you leave here today as officers, I encourage you to keep three things in mind. Royal Military College - Duntroon | 1,779 followers on LinkedIn. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Platoon Sgt Smith graduated from Duntroon after a roundabout route to military life. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. RMC-Duntroon RMC-D History and Traditions RMC-D History and Traditions Drawing many influences from its colonial origins, RMC-D is steeped in customs and traditions which are unique to the Australian Army. After serving in North Africa and Greece during the Second World War, Cyril led a force at Milne Bay, Papua, in August 1942 that resulted in the first Allied land victory over the Japanese during the war. "The cadets that are leaving today are proven to be strong leaders of character, highly resilient, and they've got a very close-knit bond with each other," he said. Many of those officers never made it home. Eight of the 35 graduates perished in the war, but tales of their courage and skill have become Army legend. "There were quite a few people who didn't make it through. It builds on your ambition and drive to make you into a leader. The Corps has two colours: the Queen's Colour and the Regimental Colour. galleries are progressively closed from 4 pm. The Sovereign's Company is the senior company and is always on the right of the line. More about colours in the Australian Army. Duntroon is adjacent to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), which is Australian Defence Force's tri-service military academy that provides military and tertiary academic education for junior officers of the Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Australian Navy. As its first Commandant, with the rank of Brigadier-General, Bridges chose the sheep station at Duntroon, then owned by the Campbell family,as the site for the Military College. George Herbert Clifton Cyril Clowes John Coates (general) Rodney Cocks Peter Cook (antiques) Peter Cosgrove Susan Coyle D Thomas Daly (general) Brian Dawson (general) Derek Deighton Adrian d'Hag Grant Dibden Donald Dunstan (governor) Alan Dupont E Hector Edgar David Elliott (politician) Jake Ellwood Clive Evatt F David Fawcett This culminated in 1967 when the college affiliated with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to offer bachelor's courses in Arts, Science or Engineering, commencing in the 1968 academic year. During the Second World War he served with the British army in Egypt. It is now positioned at the base of the flag station near the parade ground and is used daily as part of the cadets' flag duties. On 27 June 1911, the first intake of cadets comprised 32 Australians and 10 New Zealanders. In 1974, the decision was made that all initial Army officer training would be centralised at RMC. Perhaps the most notable of these performances was in 2000, when the Band accompanied a detachment of the Australian Federation Guard to Great Britain where, as part of the celebrations of the centenary of Australia's federation, the AFG mounted the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace, while the RMC Band provided the Guards Band. We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. [36] There is also a rehabilitation and administration company known as Bridges Company, established in October 1989. A Peter Abigail Warren Melville Anderson Basil Andrew Peter Arnison B John Baker (general) Lewis Barker (Australian Army officer) Leslie Beavis Phillip Bennett Frank Berryman 100 years since first Duntroon class: Modern army officers look to past for inspiration. On the 27 June 1911, the Governor-General, Lord Dudley, opened the college and announced that it would be called the Royal Military College of Australia (RMC). For over a century the college has produced graduates who have exemplified the honour, courage and wisdom Australia expects from its military leaders. Royal Military College, Duntroon graduates, John Raymond Broadbent (Quartermaster-General), Bill Gilbert (intelligence service director), David Thomson (Australian National Party politician), Douglas Vincent (Australian Army officer), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Royal_Military_College,_Duntroon_graduates&oldid=986449039, This page was last edited on 31 October 2020, at 23:00. "Especially in Australia - the old larrikinism, the trait of initiative," he said.