302 Army Cadet Unit - Oakleigh

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🌲 EX HYPNOTIC 2026 🌲What a weekend for 302 ACU!Over the weekend, our cadets headed out for Exercise Hypnotic, marking th...
02/09/2026

🌲 EX HYPNOTIC 2026 🌲

What a weekend for 302 ACU!

Over the weekend, our cadets headed out for Exercise Hypnotic, marking the first bivouac of cycle 2 and an important leadership test for our newly promoted NCOs.

From setting up camp and fire building, to fieldcraft, first aid, navigation after dark and teamwork, cadets had the opportunity to put their training into practice in the field.

For our NCOs, it was also a chance to step up, leading their sections, making decisions and supporting younger cadets throughout the weekend.

There were challenges, plenty of learning and, most importantly, a lot of growth.

A huge well done to all of our cadets, staff and senior cadets who made the weekend possible. We’re incredibly proud of how everyone represented 302 ACU. 🇦🇺👏

A great weekend of training, teamwork and tradition! 🇦🇺Our recent Training Day gave cadets the opportunity to put their ...
27/08/2026

A great weekend of training, teamwork and tradition! 🇦🇺

Our recent Training Day gave cadets the opportunity to put their skills into practice, work together and continue building their confidence across a range of activities, before swapping the field for something a little more formal at our Dining-In Night.

This year’s evening was made even more special as we celebrated our Unit’s 38th Birthday! 🎉 It was fantastic to see everyone dressed for the occasion and come together to recognise the history, traditions and camaraderie that have shaped our Unit over the years.

We were also fortunate to welcome special guests from Brigade, who joined us for the evening and helped make the occasion even more memorable.

A particularly huge thank you goes to one of our wonderful parents, who generously volunteered their time to cook and help run the evening. Their support made a massive difference in helping our staff facilitate the night and ensuring everything ran smoothly, we are incredibly grateful! ❤️

Thank you as well to all our staff, cadets, parents and guests who contributed to making both the Training Day and Dining-In Night such a success.

And of course, we couldn’t leave these photos sitting in the camera roll forever! 📸

Here’s to 38 years of our Unit and many more to come. 🇦🇺👏

34 AAC Battalion Super Weekend! 🙌Cadets from 302 ACU joined fellow cadets from across Eastern Victoria for the 34 AAC Ba...
14/08/2026

34 AAC Battalion Super Weekend! 🙌
Cadets from 302 ACU joined fellow cadets from across Eastern Victoria for the 34 AAC Battalion Super Weekend!

It was an action-packed weekend filled with opportunities to build new skills, challenge themselves and connect with cadets from across the Battalion.

Throughout the weekend, cadets took part in a range of activities including:

🧗 Tower climbing
🎯 WTSS simulated weapons training
🧭 Navigation activities
🪖 Opportunities to meet and interact with ADF members from 22 Engineer Regiment and the 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment

A special congratulations to Cadet Sergeant Dale and Cadet Gaieweski, who were both recognised with Best Performance Awards for their outstanding efforts throughout the weekend. 🏆👏

A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for 302 ACU!

On Saturday evening, cadets also attended a formal Battalion Dinner, bringing cadets and staff together to celebrate 34 AAC Battalion and the experiences shared throughout the weekend.

A fantastic weekend of training, teamwork, achievement and new experiences and another great opportunity for our 302 ACU cadets to get involved beyond the Unit level.

Thank you to all staff responsible in arranging the weekend.

**Fi****ms were used under trained adf supervision**

The Next Chapter Begins 💫Before the school holidays, Oakleigh marked the end of Semester 1 with our final parade night. ...
13/07/2026

The Next Chapter Begins 💫

Before the school holidays, Oakleigh marked the end of Semester 1 with our final parade night. After six months of dedication, resilience and hard work, our recruits officially completed their recruit training and transitioned from Recruit to Cadet. Congratulations to each and every one of them on this important milestone.

The following week, many of our Cadets and senior NCOs travelled to Puckapunyal Military Area to undertake their leadership courses. Over seven demanding days of cold, rain and challenging conditions, they developed the skills, confidence and resilience required to lead others.

They have now returned not only with new qualifications, but as stronger leaders ready to mentor and inspire the next generation of recruits.

At Oakleigh, and across the Australian Army Cadets, leadership is built through experience, responsibility and service. The youth are empowered with the confidence and knowledge to lead, from sections and platoons through to companies within their home units.

As our new training cycle begins this Thursday, we look forward to welcoming the next intake of recruits. They'll be guided by the very Cadets and leaders who have just completed these milestones, continuing the cycle of learning, leadership and growth that makes 302 ACU Oakleigh such a rewarding place to be.

Congratulations to everyone on your achievements, we're excited to see what Semester 2 brings!

Exercise Guardian Gnome 🌿🔥What a weekend!Our cadets took on Exercise Guardian Gnome, a survival bivouac where they learn...
02/07/2026

Exercise Guardian Gnome 🌿🔥

What a weekend!

Our cadets took on Exercise Guardian Gnome, a survival bivouac where they learnt and practised real survival skills in a safe and controlled environment. With freezing temperatures and thick fog setting the scene, the conditions were perfect for testing their knowledge and resilience.

Across three levels of survival training, cadets developed skills in shelter building, fire lighting, water collection, snares and traps, and mental resilience.

It was also fantastic to have 306 Army Cadet Unit - Monash and the Mentone unit join us throughout the weekend.

A big thank you to all our staff and volunteers for making another successful exercise possible. Knowledge is power, and our cadets certainly rose to the challenge! 💪🌿

📢302 ACU Open Night📢Interested in joining cadets or learning more about what we do?Join us on Thursday 18 June 2026 for ...
27/05/2026

📢302 ACU Open Night📢

Interested in joining cadets or learning more about what we do?

Join us on Thursday 18 June 2026 for our Open Night. Come meet our cadets, speak with unit staff and experience what 302 ACU is all about.

Registration is required.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rNjQbQWh6e

*Note: The F88i present in the image are innocuous rifles used for the final parade *

Exercise Fenrir 🏕️After almost 6 months away from the field, 302 ACU headed out this prior weekend for Exercise Fenrir, ...
27/05/2026

Exercise Fenrir 🏕️

After almost 6 months away from the field, 302 ACU headed out this prior weekend for Exercise Fenrir, our first bivouac of the year.

The exercise marked an exciting milestone for our current cycle of recruits as they experienced their very first bivouac. Throughout the weekend they showed resilience, teamwork and enthusiasm, quickly building strong harmony within the intake while stepping outside their comfort zones and embracing every challenge thrown their way.

Exercise Fenrir was also the first opportunity for our recently promoted NCOs to put their new senior roles into practice within a field environment, developing confidence and leadership skills while leading others.

Cadets put their training to the test through activities including constructing hootchies in the dark, fire building, first aid scenarios, leadership challenges, night navigation and radio communication exercises.

A fantastic start to the training year and an even better reminder that some of the best learning happens out in the field.

ANZAC Day 🌺Though ANZAC Day has now passed, we continue to reflect on and honour the brave servicemen and women who have...
13/05/2026

ANZAC Day 🌺

Though ANZAC Day has now passed, we continue to reflect on and honour the brave servicemen and women who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of Australia and the freedoms we enjoy today.

Cadets from 302 ACU proudly attended the ANZAC Day services at Bentleigh RSL and the Tri-Service commemorative service at Cheltenham Moorabbin RSL alongside veterans, community members, local schools and representatives from across the services. Standing together in remembrance, our cadets reflected the values of respect, service, courage and mateship that ANZAC Day continues to represent.

These commemorations remind us that the ANZAC spirit is not confined to one day alone, but lives on through remembrance, community and service.

To all past and present servicemen and women, thank you for your service.

22/04/2026

📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Join Oakleigh Army Cadets this Saturday, 25 April, as we commemorate our servicemen and women on ANZAC Day.

Two services will be held:
Hodgson Reserve - 10:00am
Cheltenham RSL - 1:30pm

We look forward to coming together with our community to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed.

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