Defence Bank K-Series 2018

Defence Bank K-Series 2018

The Defence Bank K-series was held at Kapooka with Army Rugby teams from all over Australia competing against local teams from the Riverina. There was a full day of Rugby with the final being won by 16 Aviation Brigade   22 points to17 against the RARC.

Welcome from Colonel Mick Garraway, AM

Welcome from Colonel Mick Garraway, AM

It’s a pleasure for me to contribute a few words for the first 2018 edition of the Kapooka Chronicle. We have had some very pleasing developments in training in the last 12 months. 1 RTB has been leading the way with initiatives such as the trialling of the Military Shooting Continuum. The Recruit Development Wing has successfully introduced three pathway programs which are changing the face of our Army. The Army Adventurous Training Wing has now been charged with changing the way adventurous training is conducted. These developments have come about as a result of the efforts of our instructional staff and enabled by consistent support from those behind the scenes (in uniform, our APS staff and our contractors).   READ MORE

 
Australian Military Bank Billy Cart Derby

Australian Military Bank Billy Cart Derby

The Billy Cart Derby returned to Kapooka after a break of nearly 20 years and was a resounding success. Teams came from each of the 1 RTB Companies, ARTC units, RAAF Wagga and the Clontarf Academy. Each team consisted of a manger, driver and two cart handlers, with the overall winner going on to represent ARTC at the National Billy Cart Titles to be held at Corowa in 2018.

Local television and newspapers covered the event, with features on the local nightly news and articles in the Daily Advertiser. Competition was fierce and there was only 0.95 seconds between first and second place. Each team completed three timed runs with the best two times averaged to give them a final run time.

 

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