Inside Exercise Archibald, Australian Army Police training in Wide Bay

The Australian Army Military Police will conduct training in the Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach area next week for Exercise Archibald, and has warned residents of loud noise from ammunition. CLICK FOR DETAILS

The Australian Defence force will be holding training session ‘Exercise Archibald’ in the Wide Bay area from October 20 to October 24.

The Australian Army Military Police plans to conduct a training session named Exercise Archibald at Camp Kerr in the Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach areas from October 20-24.

The 1st Military Police Battalion’s Specialist Close Protection Unit will utilise weapons with blank ammunition when it carries out a number of planned and controlled blank fire activities around specific venues and public spaces.

A media statement from the ADF Regional Manager of Public Affairs for South Queensland said the training was essential for the Australian Defence Force to maintain its world class capabilities and build a “potent, capable, and agile future force to better meet and respond to future challenges related to the defence of Australia and it’s national interests”.

Residents of Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach have been notified there will be noise from the military training sessions from October 20-24.

Residents near Camp Kerr have been notified in advance of the planned blank fire activity timings and locations through public notices and letterbox drop-offs, and the training is expected to take place between the hours of 8am and 4pm.

Residents can enrol on the Wide Bay Training Area’s SMS Messaging System for more up to date notifications by calling [phone].

The ADF thanks and appreciates the Wide Bay community for their patience, cooperation, and support while the training is being conducted.