The current rising sun badge used since 1991

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Australian Army
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Russell Eisenhuth

The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence (CDF) commands the Australian Defence Force ...
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

The term ANZAC originated as a telegraphic address for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, an army corps of Australian and New Zealand troops who fought against the Turks in 1915 at the Battle of Gallipoli during World War I. The Australian...
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...
Structure of the Australian Army

The Australian Army, as with many other armies of nations that were formerly part of the British Empire, is structured in a similar way to the British Army, with divisions and brigades as the main formations, subdivided into regiments and battalions...
Weaponry of the Australian Army

There are two major combat uniforms worn by the Australian Defence Force - they are: The current issue of DPCU is known as 'DPCU-NIR' - or Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform - Near Infra-Red. The Defence Science and Technology Organisation has...
Australian Army officer rank insignia

Australian Army Officers receive a commission that is personally signed by the Governor-General of Australia, acting for the Monarch. Rank insignia for commissioned officers is identical to that of the British Army, with the addition of a band...
Australian Army enlisted rank insignia
Rising Sun

The Rising Sun badge, also known as the General Service Badge or the Australian Army Badge is the official badge of the Australian Army. The badge is worn on the upturned brim of a slouch hat or the front of a peaked cap (select appointments only)...