04/06/2026
202 ACU has been hard at work, below are some highlights.
Public Affairs Teamđ¸
21st-22nd of February, CDT Connor Furey and CDTSGT Rain Portuguez participated in the Public Affairs 1 course at Timor Barracks. They now form the Public Affairs team for the 202 Australian Army Cadet Unit along with CDTCPL Frost.
âI wanted to do the public affairs course to gain additional skills and uniquely contribute to the unitâ â CDTSGT Rain Portuguez.
âI wanted to do the public affairs course to learn new skills and to advance my current skillsâ âCDT Furey
âI chose the Public Affairs course to improve my communication and media skills and to represent my unit in a professional way.â â CDTCPL Frost
As the public affairs team, their role is to photograph, document, and create posts for the unit's page to inform the public about activities and events.
First Aidâď¸
On March 2nd, 24 cadets of 202 ACU conducted a first aid course provided by the registered training organisation âNext Peak' during our weekly parade night, being taught in proper CPR techniques, use of equipment such as an epipen and puffer, and bandaging fractures and snakebites along with the DRSABCD, a systematic approach to responding in a first aid scenario. Our cadets who have completed this course will be recognised as first aid and CPR qualified, able to provide vital, decisive care to others.
Ex PheonixđŚâđĽ
On the 20th-22nd of march 202ACU hosted its first bivouac. Recruits from 202ACU joined recruits from 204ACU to complete learning outcomes such as moving in a section, cooking rations, and hygiene in the field.
Cadets got to experience a variety of fun activities, including the overwater obstacle course at the Holsworthy swimming pool. On the field, our cadets refined their discipline, followership, leadership, and fieldcraft skills through the conduct of various training such as section formations, camouflage, Vehicle checkpoints, and field engineering.
