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The uniforms of the Australian Army have changed significantly over the past century, although the accoutrements worn over this period have remained relatively similar. The forces of the Australian colonies and the early forces of the Commonwealth post-Federation in 1901 closely followed the uniforms of the British Army. Since then it has continued to be influenced by British but also US styles, as well as including some distinctly Australian designs, reflecting local conditions and trends.

Overview

Many of the Australian Army's customs and traditions have been inherited from the British Army, due to the nation's history as a former British colony and the Army's origins in the forces raised by each of the Australian colonies.

full-dress" uniform.[2] Military uniforms have undergone gradual, yet almost constant, change since the 19th century, moving away from bright colours to more drab camouflage designs. This has occurred mostly for tactical reasons, in response to developments in weapons and operational methods, as well as reflecting changes in the area in which military forces have been required to operate, and the prevailing environment, terrain and vegetation. Other influences have included specific national characteristics, military tradition and alliances, as well as civilian fashion trends.[3] Australian Army uniforms have mostly tended to be functional with only limited accoutrements, even to the point of being described as "bland", a trend which has been ascribed in part to a traditional mistrust of authority in Australian society.[4] Yet despite changes, even in the early 21st century the uniforms and accoutrements worn remain similar to those adopted or modified from those of the British Army.[5]

History

Colonial forces

Prior to

Second Anglo-Boer War wore khaki uniforms—issued due to the increased range and accuracy of small arms—instead of their more colourful regimental dress.[7][3]

  • South Australian Volunteer Forces in 1860.
    South Australian Volunteer Forces in 1860.
  • Members of the Hobart Town Volunteer Artillery in August 1869
    Members of the Hobart Town Volunteer Artillery in August 1869
  • Parade of militia units in Wagga Wagga, c. 1880
    Parade of militia units in Wagga Wagga, c. 1880
  • Departure of the NSW Contingent, 1885.
    Departure of the NSW Contingent, 1885.
  • A company of the Victorian Mounted Rifles on manoeuvres in 1889.
    A company of the Victorian Mounted Rifles on manoeuvres in 1889.
  • A trooper of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles, c. 1900.
    A trooper of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles, c. 1900.
  • South Australian Mounted Rifles training near Adelaide prior to deploying to South Africa, c. 1900.
    South Australian Mounted Rifles training near Adelaide prior to deploying to South Africa, c. 1900.

Post-Federation

On 1 March 1901 the Australian Army was formed following the transfer of colonial forces.

puttees. The different arms and corps were distinguished by the colour of the braid trimming on the shoulder straps. A wide-brimmed slouch hat was worn with one side turned up by troops overseas.[7] The rising sun badge was first worn at this time by battalions of the Australian Commonwealth Horse on active service in South Africa, while some Queensland units wore emu plumes in their hats.[3] During this period it remained common to follow the British system, with the uniform subsequently adopted by the Commonwealth consisting of a General Service Dress which, in order to achieve financial savings, could be converted into Full Dress for ceremonial occasions simply by the addition of a number of lace accoutrements, including aiguillettes, as well as breast-lines and girdles.[7] The uniform consisted of a khaki serge jacket, with slouch hat and breeches. Cloth collar patches were worn, as well as coloured piping on the jacket, with rosettes or plumes on the hat, and regimental badges.[3] The introduction of universal service in 1912 resulted in the adoption of a number of changes due to the need to economise following the rapid expansion of the Army. The uniform provide for at this time was relatively simple, consisting of a hat, heavy woollen khaki shirt, cord breeches and boots. To distinguish between units and corps a coloured cloth hat band with a metal numeral was worn. Officers kept their jackets, and later approval was given to wear open collars with shirt and tie.[9]

  • Australians and New Zealanders at Klerksdorp on 24 March 1901.
    Australians and New Zealanders at Klerksdorp on 24 March 1901.
  • Troops of 1st Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse in the Transvaal, 1902.
    Troops of 1st Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse in the Transvaal, 1902.
  • Lieutenant Colonel Harry Chauvel wearing a Sam Brown belt, rising sun badges on his collars, and a slouch hat, turned up on the left side, 1902.
    Lieutenant Colonel Harry Chauvel wearing a Sam Brown belt, rising sun badges on his collars, and a slouch hat, turned up on the left side, 1902.
  • Headquarters Band, attached to the 9th Regiment, in 1909.
    Headquarters Band, attached to the 9th Regiment, in 1909.
  • Members of the militia, probably from either the 16th or 41st Batteries, Australian Field Artillery, in Tasmania, c. 1913.
    Members of the militia, probably from either the 16th or 41st Batteries, Australian Field Artillery, in Tasmania, c. 1913.
  • Members of the 52nd Australian Infantry Battalion (Victorian Scottish Regiment) in Melbourne, c. 1914.
    Members of the 52nd Australian Infantry Battalion (Victorian Scottish Regiment) in Melbourne, c. 1914.

Great War and interbellum

The pre-war Australian Army uniform formed the basis of that worn by the

Unit Colour Patches was adopted, worn on the upper arm of a soldier's jacket.[10] Uniforms worn by the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) were similar to those of the rest of the AIF, although some officers wore a double-breasted "maternity jacket". AFC "wings" were worn on the left breast, while an AFC colour patch and standard rising sun badges were also worn.[18]

The AIF-pattern uniform was mostly maintained by the Australian Army in the years following the war. However, in the 1930s a range of new uniforms, believed to be more "attractive", were issued to the Militia in an attempt to increase recruitment. [7] Mostly these were blue or khaki, and included "distinctive" coloured collars and piping which indicated corps. Meanwhile, it was decided to retain unit-colour patches, whilst regimental and corps badges were also adopted at this time. The uniforms of the various local "Scottish" units were considered to be particularly colourful.[10]

  • An Australian private before departure, 1915 (colorized)
    An Australian private before departure, 1915 (colorized)
  • An Australian soldier of the AN&MEF and in Sydney, 1914, prior to departing for Rabaul.
    An Australian soldier of the AN&MEF and in Sydney, 1914, prior to departing for Rabaul.
  • Troops from 'A' Company, 15th Battalion march through Melbourne on 17 December 1914.
    Troops from 'A' Company, 15th Battalion march through Melbourne on 17 December 1914.
  • Members of the 7th Battalion in a trench at Lone Pine, 6 August 1915.
    Members of the 7th Battalion in a trench at Lone Pine, 6 August 1915.
  • The Charge of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade at the Nek, 7 August 1915 by George Lambert.
    The Charge of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade at the Nek, 7 August 1915 by George Lambert.
  • Men from the 74th (Boothby) Regiment during a training camp, c. 1915.
    Men from the 74th (Boothby) Regiment during a training camp, c. 1915.
  • Members of the Australian 5th Division in France, December 1916.
    Members of the Australian 5th Division in France, December 1916.
  • Australian light horsemen on Walers prior to their departure from Australia.
    Australian light horsemen on Walers prior to their departure from Australia.
  • Australian camel company, January 1918.
    Australian camel company, January 1918.
  • Two soldiers from the 5th Division in field uniform, France, July 1918.
    Two soldiers from the 5th Division in field uniform, France, July 1918.
  • A Platoon from the 29th Battalion in August 1918.
    A Platoon from the 29th Battalion in August 1918.
  • Australian light horsemen and a tank.
    Australian light horsemen and a tank.
  • Australian soldiers from the NRRF in Russia, 1919.
    Australian soldiers from the
    NRRF
    in Russia, 1919.
  • The Sydney University Regiment forms a guard of honour for the Duke of York in 1927
    The Sydney University Regiment forms a guard of honour for the Duke of York in 1927
  • Soldiers of the CMF 56th Battalion in 1937, wearing World War I-era uniforms.
    Soldiers of the CMF 56th Battalion in 1937, wearing World War I-era uniforms.

Second World War

Although there were a few minor changes, on the main the Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) raised for service following the outbreak of the Second World War was of a similar pattern to that worn by the 1st AIF. [7] The woollen service dress of the previous war was re-issued, although trousers replaced breeches and cloth anklets were adopted instead of puttees. For summer or warm climates khaki drill-cotton clothing was issued. Units wore the shoulder patch of the corresponding unit of the 1st AIF, with a grey border to distinguish the unit from the Militia unit wearing the same patch. The shape of the grey indicated the division, which sometimes differed from that of the coloured part. Later, AIF personnel in Militia units were authorised to wear the grey border, resulting in some units wearing the same patches. The 9th Division replaced all its patches with a new type in the shape of a "T". As there were more units in the Second AIF than the First, many units wore patches of a new design.[19]

  • 17th Battalion 1921–1944
    17th Battalion 1921–1944
  • 2/17th Battalion 1940–1942
    2/17th Battalion 1940–1942
  • 2/17th Battalion 1942–1946
    2/17th Battalion 1942–1946

Over-time the pre-war uniforms of the militia were replaced with khaki service dress and in 1942 regimental badges were universally replaced by the Rising Sun, with UCPs being the main distinction between troops of the Militia and AIF. Some minor changes to the appearance of the service dress jack occurred mid-war, while cloth anklets were also later by webbing

gaiters.[10] Meanwhile, during the course of the war uniform colour was changed to jungle green following the transfer of the bulk of Australian forces from the Middle East to the Pacific to fight against the Japanese in 1942.[7] Troops hastily sent to New Guinea in the early stages of the campaign had to dye a lot of their existing khaki clothing green, although this tended to run in the heavy tropical rain. The British steel Brodie helmet continued to be used, including the Mark II model of 1940 and the Mark III model from 1944. Steel helmets were unpopular with the soldiers in the jungle climate. Some items of American equipment were adopted, such as long canvas gaiters. Eventually a range of equipment suitable for jungle conditions was specifically developed in order to meet the requirements of providing both suitable camouflage, as well protection against the mosquitos, fungal growth / mould, and mud prevalent in the tropical environment. This included studded boots, canvas gaiters, and cloth berets, in addition to other items of personal equipment.[10] The establishment of a number of women's services by the Army during the war resulted in the development of a number of distinct uniforms, although these were mostly similar in colour and style to the uniform of the male services, including the wearing of trousers when in the field. Despite this the Australian Army Nursing Service opted to retain the grey serge that had been worn by nurses since before the previous war.[20]

  • The Salamaua platoon of the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles on parade in April 1940.
    The Salamaua platoon of the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles on parade in April 1940.
  • Members of the 5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment, a militia unit, on parade in April 1940
    Members of the 5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment, a militia unit, on parade in April 1940
  • Australian soldiers at Tobruk in 1941.
    Australian soldiers at Tobruk in 1941.
  • Members of 'C' Company, 2/11th Battalion, having penetrated the Italian outer defences at Tobruk, January 1941
    Members of 'C' Company, 2/11th Battalion, having penetrated the Italian outer defences at Tobruk, January 1941
  • Members of the 9th Division parade at Gaza Airport in late 1942.
    Members of the 9th Division parade at Gaza Airport in late 1942.
  • Leaders of the various Australian women's services in 1942.
    Leaders of the various Australian women's services in 1942.
  • A section of 'C' Platoon, 2/5th Independent Company, marching along a jungle track, west of Bulwa in the Bulolo Valley.
    A section of 'C' Platoon,
    2/5th Independent Company
    , marching along a jungle track, west of Bulwa in the Bulolo Valley.
  • Militia soldiers of the 39th Battalion following their relief at Kokoda in September 1942
    Militia soldiers of the 39th Battalion following their relief at Kokoda in September 1942
  • Troops of the 2/16th Battalion, watch aircraft bombarding The Pimple prior to their attack on Japanese positions there, 27 December 1943.
    Troops of the 2/16th Battalion, watch aircraft bombarding The Pimple prior to their attack on Japanese positions there, 27 December 1943.
  • Members of 16 Platoon, D Company, 2/23rd Battalion in Tarakan, June 1945
    Members of 16 Platoon, D Company, 2/23rd Battalion in Tarakan, June 1945
  • George VI meets Australian Victoria Cross winners in the United Kingdom, June 1946.
    George VI meets Australian Victoria Cross winners in the United Kingdom, June 1946.

Cold War

In the years following the end of World War II the Australian Army began to adopt a woollen British Battledress blouse and trousers, with unit titles and formation patches made of cloth, and berets.[20] Meanwhile, the use of unit colour patches was discontinued with the raising of the Australian Regular Army in 1947, with units and corps instead distinguished by badges, many of which were similar to those worn by their British counterparts.[21] Being a period of transition, in the early part of the Korean War troops usually wore the old service dress, while later they wore the new battle-dress. Regardless, troops in Korea often adopted a mix of whatever British or American equipment was available out of necessity, with an example being cold-weather equipment. Following this time the uniform of the Australian Army underwent a number of changes, mostly with a trend to increasing "drabness" due to an emphasis on camouflage in combat dress, as well as a reduction in the range of different types of uniform.[20]

During operations in Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam in the 1950s to 1970s the Australian Army wore "Jungle Greens" as fieldwear.

APC the U.S M1 helmet was sometimes worn, often with flak jacket.[23] Later, the shirt was updated with pockets added to the upper sleeves and the breast pockets became slanted, similar to the blouse pockets of the U.S. jungle fatigues worn in Vietnam. These new JGs were nicknamed the "pixie greens".[24]

In Vietnam elements of the

Australian Army Training Team (AATTV), also often wore local uniforms.[10]

Up until the 1960s the style of uniform worn by the Australian Army for general duties wear when not in the field was essentially that of the British Army; however, from this time the "polyester" shirt and trousers was introduced. This was later followed by an Australian version of the British Army service dress which consisted of a coat and trousers. In the early 1970s dress for servicewomen changed to the Australian-style, while in the 1980s they adopted the polyester uniform worn by servicemen (with a skirt added). The distinct Australian slouch hat continued to be worn.[5] Meanwhile, in the 1970s and 1980s the Australian Army continued to mostly use the same field clothing and equipment that they had in Vietnam.[26] Mess dress worn by officers also followed the pattern of that worn by the British Army, and included separate styles for summer and winter.[27]

  • Troops from 2RAR in Malaya being inspected whilst on parade, c. 1956.
    Troops from 2RAR in Malaya being inspected whilst on parade, c. 1956.
  • Australian soldiers in Vietnam during Operation Crimp in January 1966.
    Australian soldiers in Vietnam during Operation Crimp in January 1966.
  • Australians arrive at Tan Son Nhut Airport in Saigon during the Vietnam War.
    Australians arrive at Tan Son Nhut Airport in Saigon during the Vietnam War.
  • National Servicemen from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment before deploying to Vietnam in 1966.
    National Servicemen from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment before deploying to Vietnam in 1966.
  • An Australian soldier in South Vietnam.
    An Australian soldier in South Vietnam.
  • Two Australian soldiers wearing "giggle hats" in South Vietnam, 1967.
    Two Australian soldiers wearing "giggle hats" in South Vietnam, 1967.
  • Soldiers from 3 RAR in the Long Hai hills, Phuoc Tuy Province, 1968.
    Soldiers from 3 RAR in the Long Hai hills,
    Phuoc Tuy Province
    , 1968.

1980s to present

The Army's jungle green uniform was replaced in the late 1980s by the

Defence Science and Technology Organisation and optimised for wear in the semi-arid bush of the Australian mainland.[7] DPCU consists of five-tones with a greenish sand coloured background with randomly arranged spots of orange-brown, mid-brown, leaf-green and very dark green overlaid. At this time brown leather boots also replaced the wear of the black leather general purpose boot when in the field.[26] Later, as a result of operations in the arid terrain of Iraq and Afghanistan in the 2000s a Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) was introduced in 2006. Further changes later resulted in the adoption of the Australian Multicam Camouflage Uniform (AMCU), also known as "Multicam" (and similar to that worn by the US Army and British), from 2014.[7] Using a hybrid pattern and colour palette it is intended to be able to be used in a wide range of terrain and will replace DPCU, DPDU, and other interim uniforms for operational and field use as the Army's only camouflage uniform.[28]

Current Australian Army orders of dress include ceremonial, general duties (polyesters), safari suit, AMCU, and mess dress (corps specific, worn by

officers and senior NCOs for formal dining occasions), in addition to specific dress for armoured fighting vehicle crewmen, working / protective dress, maternity dress, and aircrew.[29] AMCU is generally worn as dress of the day in barracks, and when in the field or on operations. The current ceremonial uniform is known as "Service Dress".[2] Changes to this uniform in 2016 have seen a return to a more traditional brown khaki worn prior to and during both World Wars, from the light olive drab khaki that was adopted in the 1990s as other items of dress were phased out.[30] Darker than the previous uniform, it more closely matches the colour of the slouch hat.[31] Ceremonial dress has also included the "Patrol Blue" and "White Jacket" orders of dress, although these were mostly worn at the Royal Military College, Duntroon.[32] In 2010, the Army discontinued the wear of "Patrol Blues", with cadets at Duntroon exclusively wearing "White Jacket" order of dress for ceremonial occasions such as graduation parade; however, this was later restored in 2017 with the "White Jacket" order of dress coming under the "Patrol Blue" order of dress.[33][34] From 2013 soldiers have been issued elastic-sided R. M. Williams boots to be worn with general duty and ceremonial dress.[35]

Although the uniforms worn by the Australian Army have changed significantly over the past century, the accoutrements worn over this period have remained relatively similar.[7] In the British Army regiments have traditionally often worn their own distinctive uniforms.[36] However, in contrast there is very little practical difference between the dress of each unit in the Australian Army, with the majority of personnel wearing the same basic uniform (although there are some minor exceptions, worn on general duties and ceremonial uniforms—but not AMCU when worn as dress of the day or in the field—for instance with some units wearing black badges of rank, unit badges and other accoutrements, instead of the usual gold and yellow or silver and white worn respectively by all corps, while a number of "Scottish" companies and pipes and drum bands wear distinctive tartans and other items of traditional dress, including headdress, highland dress jacket, kilt, sporran, hose-top socks, and gaiters). Instead, the main uniform distinctions between corps and units include corps and regimental badges, berets, lanyards, and unit colour patches.[37][38]

Corps and regimental badges include both hat and collar badges (usually smaller versions of the hat badge). The majority of corps badges in the Australian Army are copied from the badges of the equivalent corps in the British Army.[39] Berets colours include dark blue (worn by service corps and others not eligible to wear a special-to-corps or unit beret), black (armoured corps), rifle green (Royal Australian Regiment), sand-coloured aka. "sandy" (SASR),[40] sherwood green (commandos), dull cherry (airborne), scarlet (military police), slate grey (nursing corps), light blue (aviation), UN blue (personnel on service with the United Nations) and terracotta (Multinational Force and Observers contingents).[41] Lanyards vary in colour by corps and unit are mostly worn on the right shoulder, although units of the infantry corps wear them on the left, as do some members of the artillery, and the Australian Federation Guard. Different colours and designs are allocated to each corps and many units.[42] Unit colour patches were re-introduced in 1987 for units that could trace their lineage back to units of either the 1st or 2nd AIF, while the current Series II colour patch was adopted in 1995, introducing a system of patches designed for all units and organisations of the Army. At this time the practice of wearing patches on the shoulder ceased, and they were worn on the right-hand side of the puggaree on the slouch hat instead.[43][21]

Other accoutrements worn include: the rising sun badge (cloth version worn on left shoulder of all uniforms including AMCU, and metal badge worn on upturned side of slouch hat when worn on ceremonial occasions), aiguillettes (senior officers), emu plumes and bandoliers (both worn by armoured units), the Sam Browne belt (worn by officers and warrant officers), mostly of brown leather although the armoured, aviation and nursing corps wear black leather), infantry scarlet sash,

RFSUs often wear kepi hats.[49]

  • Engineers wearing jungle greens conduct a demolition task in 1982.
    Engineers wearing jungle greens conduct a demolition task in 1982.
  • An Australian officer wearing the black beret of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps in 1985.
    An Australian officer wearing the black beret of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps in 1985.
  • Retired Australian General Sir Phillip Bennett wearing the service dress with the khaki service cap in 1992.
    Retired Australian General Sir Phillip Bennett wearing the service dress with the khaki service cap in 1992.
  • Members of the 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment wearing Scottish traditional dress marching on ANZAC day in 2006.
    Members of the 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment wearing Scottish traditional dress marching on ANZAC day in 2006.
  • Soldiers from 2 RAR wearing DPCU on patrol during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2007.
    Soldiers from 2 RAR wearing DPCU on patrol during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2007.
  • Cadets wearing Patrol Blues during graduation parade at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in June 2008.
    Cadets wearing Patrol Blues during graduation parade at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in June 2008.
  • An Australian soldier wearing DPDU in Afghanistan, August 2008.
    An Australian soldier wearing DPDU in Afghanistan, August 2008.
  • Australian special forces in Multicam during operations in Afghanistan, June 2010.
    Australian special forces in Multicam during operations in Afghanistan, June 2010.
  • President Barack Obama reviewing the Australian Federation Guard in November 2011
    President Barack Obama reviewing the Australian Federation Guard in November 2011
  • Australian Army Band on parade in Canberra wearing ceremonial service dress, August 2013.
    Australian Army Band on parade in Canberra wearing ceremonial service dress, August 2013.
  • Officer in the winter mess dress of the Royal Australian Engineers in 2014.
    Officer in the winter mess dress of the Royal Australian Engineers in 2014.
  • Soldier wearing AMCU combat uniform and equipment in Iraq, 2016
    Soldier wearing AMCU combat uniform and equipment in Iraq, 2016
  • Female and male soldiers wearing DPCU in 2017
    Female and male soldiers wearing DPCU in 2017
  • Soldiers on Anzac Day in Darwin, Northern Territory, 2018
    Soldiers on Anzac Day in Darwin, Northern Territory, 2018

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Jobson 2009, p. 5.
  2. ^ a b c Terrett & Taubert 2015, p. 82.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Dennis et al 2008, p. 538.
  4. ^ Lord & Tennant 2000, p. 7.
  5. ^ a b c Jobson 2009, p. 22.
  6. ^ Terrett & Taubert 2015, p. 57.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Terrett & Taubert 2015, p. 83.
  8. ^ Dennis et al 2008, p. 47.
  9. ^ Dennis et al 2008, pp. 538–539.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g Dennis et al 2008, p. 539.
  11. ^ Kuring 2004, p. 46.
  12. ^ Dennis et al 2008, p. 199.
  13. ^ Sumner 2011, p. 23.
  14. ^ Rebbeck, Amanda. "Military helmets – an introduction". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  15. ^ Kuring 2004, p. 87.
  16. ^ Beaumont 2013, p. 34.
  17. ^ Sumner 2011, p. 24.
  18. ^ Wedd 1982, p. 102.
  19. ^ Glyde, Distinguishing Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces 1915–1951: A Reference Guide, pp. 17–23
  20. ^ a b c Dennis et al 2008, p. 540.
  21. ^ a b Dennis et al 2008, p. 149.
  22. ^ "Jungle green shirt". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  23. ^ Wedd 1982, p. 125.
  24. ^ Lyles 2004, p. 27.
  25. ^ Lyles 2004, pp. 46–47.
  26. ^ a b Kuring 2004, p. 397.
  27. ^ Keegan 1983, p. 29.
  28. ^ "Camouflage uniforms". Equipment and Clothing: Soldier Combat Ensemble. Australian Army. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  29. ^ "Chapter 5 Orders of Dress" (PDF). Army Dress Manual. Canberra: Australian Army. 2012. pp. 5-1–5-2.
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  31. ^ Greene, Andrew (13 August 2016). "Army modernises ceremonial uniforms in recognition of Anzac centenary". ABC News. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  32. ^ Terrett & Taubert 2015, p. 124.
  33. ^ Hedges 2012, pp. 46–49.
  34. ^ a b "Army Dress Manual" (PDF). Australian Army. 2017.
  35. ^ "R.M.Williams to deliver new Army parade boot". Media release. Department of Defence. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  36. ^ Usher 2009, p. 211.
  37. ^ Terrett & Taubert 2015, pp. 70–144.
  38. ^ "Chapter 5 Orders of Dress" (PDF). Army Dress Manual. Canberra: Australian Army. 2012. p. 5E-1.
  39. ^ Jobson 2009, pp. 112–113.
  40. ^ Special Operations Command: Information Booklet (PDF). SOCAUST. Australia: Australian Army - Special Operations Command Australia (SOCOMD). 2020. p. 6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  41. ^ Jobson 2009, p. 27.
  42. ^ Terrett & Taubert 2015, pp. 115–117.
  43. ^ Terrett & Taubert 2015, p. 102.
  44. ^ Jobson 2009, pp. 24–34.
  45. ^ Terrett & Taubert 2015, pp. 88–117.
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  47. ^ Terrett & Taubert 2015, p. 99.
  48. ^ "Australian Army ASOD Chapter 3 (before Sep 2010)" (PDF). Australian Army. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  49. ^ "Chapter 3 Items of Dress, Embellishments and Accoutrements" (PDF). Army Dress Manual. Canberra: Australian Army. 2012. pp. 3–21.

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