$4 Million for SAS History and Research Centre

Minister for Defence Media Mail List

Tuesday, 20 February, 2007
011/2007

$4 MILLION FOR SAS HISTORY AND RESEARCH CENTRE

The Prime Minister has announced the establishment of the Special Air Service Regiment History and Research Centre at Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne, Perth.

The SAS Regiment has a proud and successful history, rich with experience in dangerous operations which have been undertaken in the interests of all Australians.

The Centre will provide dedicated educational and training facilities to enhance the SASR‘s operational expertise and capabilities.

The establishment of this Centre through a $4 million investment by the Government will showcase the achievements of the Regiment, but it will primarily serve as a training facility for members of the SASR.

Much of the Regiment's success can be attributed to the demanding training regime that they undertake and the high standards that it requires of its members.

The new Centre will enhance the ability of the SASR to develop capability by providing facilities for the collection, storage and review of lessons learnt from past operations, to support their preparation for future operations.

In the short term, access to the Centre will be available on request to the family and friends of the Regiment. This will allow them to have a better understanding of the dangerous and demanding nature of the training and operations the soldiers and officers of the Regiment are required to undertake.

Future developments of Campbell Barracks will seek to provide improved public access to the History and Research Centre.

The SAS HRC will be officially opened in September 2007, to coincide with the SASR’s 50th Anniversary, on completion of phase one of the works.

ENDS

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