School of Infantry

The School of Infantry provides individual training in close combat and foundation war fighting to soldiers and officers in the Australian Army.

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

@ArmchairMajor @Richie_TTT Unfortunately, it takes years to get to the standard of entry for the Duke of Gloucester Cup. But this is a nice start. ✅

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

SOI had the privilege of hosting The Queen’s #PlatinumJubilee Colours Parade at Long Pine Barracks this month. This parade saw all Colours of the Royal Australian Infantry gathered in the same location for the first time ever.

Read more about it here:

https://t.co/2RedKvQ1BK

[The Chesterfield Colonel @ChesterfieldO6]

So great to get ‘home’ for Corps Conference this week at @SOIAusArmy, Lone Pine Barracks - the home of the infantry. It is an outstanding corps full of outstanding people. We’ve got a bright future ahead. #DutyAndHonour

[Grant Mcfarlane @gsm1962]

Thank you to the Infantry Corp for a fabulous night and farewell at the Infantry Corp Lone Pine Dinner. #GoodSoldiering #DutyFirst

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

All the teams have arrived and are ready to commence the 2022 Duke of Gloucester Cup at Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton.

Which Battalion of the RAR will win the 2022 DOG Cup?

Stay tuned to find out…

#DutyFirst #DOGCup

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

CPL Gentzen of SOI is currently representing Australian Army, conducting headstone rededication ceremonies across France and Belgium.

CPL Gentzen is a recipient of the Johnathan Church Good Soldiering Award and is partaking in this battlefield study tour and ceremonies.

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

With recent flooding in Singleton and the wider Hunter Region, members of Soldier Support Company joined with NSW SES to help with the clean up and to continue to support our communities. #DutyFirst

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

The teams from the Combat Shooting and Sniper cells have been in Vietnam this week, teaching enhanced combat shooting and sniping skills to the Ground Forces of the Vietnam People’s Armed Forces. #DutyFirst

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

The teams from the Combat Shooting and Sniper cells have been in Vietnam this week, teaching enhanced combat shooting and sniping skills to the Ground Forces of the Vietnam People’s Armed Forces. #DutyFirst

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

Congratulations to Coral Platoon who completed their Royal Australian Infantry Initial Employment Training, graduating from the School of Infantry this week.

#DutyFirst

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

2022 Direct Fire Support Weapons Course at the School of Infantry. #DutyFirst

https://t.co/YGBRHokzjf

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

Congratulations to Kapyong Platoon who completed their Royal Australian Infantry Initial Employment Training, graduating from the School of Infantry this week.

#DutyFirst

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

“BBDA CLEAR!”

Another successful Direct Fire Support Weapons - Officer / NCO course completed by Tactics Wing at the School of Infantry.

#dutyfirst #bbda #paidtodothis

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

PTE McNeill of Soldier Support Company participated in this year’s Battlefields to Footy Field program thanks to @NRL

“This is a once in a lifetime experience” said PTE McNeill after spending time at the Sydney Cricket Ground learning new skills and making new connections.

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

Congratulations to Samichon Platoon who completed their Royal Australian Infantry Initial Employment Training, graduating from the School of Infantry this week.

Welcome to the Royal Australian Infantry’s newest soldiers and welcome to the Royal Australian Regiment.

#DutyFirst

[The Chesterfield Colonel @ChesterfieldO6]

The 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment just finished the Opie Trophy champion section competition. A section from Reconnaissance Platoon won the event and will represent 3 RAR at the @AustralianArmy Duke of Gloucester Cup competition in August at @SOIAusArmy. More:🧵

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

Coral Platoon paused and commemorated ANZAC Day this year in a field service. Reflecting on those that came before them and their part of the ANZAC tradition.

#lestweforget #DutyFirst

[Combined Arms Training Centre - Australian Army @CATCAusArmy]

Read about CAPT Doyle Beaudequin, one of #OurPeople from the @SOIAusArmy, and CPL Rebecca Roach from the @AusAirForce on what Anzac Day means to them: https://t.co/TdhhEMaN0V

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

Depot Company Instructors tested out Army’s newest headdress during Navigation and Offensive Operations training this week at SOI.

#DutyFirst

[School of Infantry @SOIAusArmy]

The Officer / NCO Reconnaissance Course is a wrap at SOI.

Also a special thanks to our international students from Papua New Guinea, The Philippines and Fiji.
#dutyfirst #recon #breakcontact