RAA Liaison Letter 2024 - 2025 Edition

RAA Liaison Letter – 2024 / 2025 Edition 57 pride in soldiering, respect for the mission, and mutual accountability. Gunners Celebrating the win against the Engineers in the ‘Barrel’ Rugby match on 03 Dec 2024. The Soundtrack of Service: The 1st Regiment RAA Band Complementing the Regiment’s operational achievements, the 1st Regiment RAA Band played a pivotal role in enhancing morale, fostering community relations, and upholding ceremonial traditions. Their performances provided a unifying presence both within the military community and in public engagements. In March 2024, the Band delivered a dynamic performance at Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall, captivating audiences with a contemporary repertoire. Their participation in the Brisbane City ANZAC Day Parade, plus multiple other major community and sporting events throughout 2023-2024 further exemplified their commitment to honouring military heritage and engaging with the public. The 1st Regiment RAA Band supporting an ANZAC Day sporting match at Suncorp Stadium in 2024. Setting Conditions for Future Success By the end of 2024, the Regiment had proven its ability to deploy, fight, and sustain operations across a wide range of tactical scenarios. Operational readiness metrics and independent performance results validated the Regiment’s training design and execution. The Regimental photo on Saint Barbara’s Day 2024. Conclusion The period of 2023–2024 marked a turning point for 1st Regiment RAA, as it re-established itself as a high-performing warfighting unit. Through live fire, real-world deployments, joint exercises, force structure reform and All Corps mastery, the Regiment has shown what deliberate, sustained effort can achieve. The Regiment now moves into 2025 with pride in its identity, confidence in its capability, and a shared sense of purpose — ready to fight, if called.’ Deputy Chief of the Army instructs commanders to fix ‘deficiencies’ with troop training as some units lack basic soldiering skills A LEAKED LETTER WRITTEN BY THE ARMY’S SECOND IN COMMAND HAS WARNED SOLDIERS NEED TO ADAPT TO MEET AUSTRALIA’S “CHANGING SITUATION” Leon Georgiou, 12 June 25, The Courier Mail Australian Army recruits are “not up to scratch” and lack the mental strength to take on criticism or be “yelled at”, a unit commander has claimed. The criticism comes as a leaked letter, written in December by Deputy Chief of the Army Major General Christopher Smith, identified a range of deficiencies in the force’s troop training. Support units were particularly affected, with the letter claiming personnel lacked “competency in foundational soldiering skills [including]