1st Combat Service Support Battalion - Australian Army

16/10/2026

🇷🇴 RAEME NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS!

A huge result for 101 Field Workshop Company at this week’s RAEME Corps Conference in Sydney, taking home three national awards:

Craftsman of the Year – CFN Joe Waddell

Sergeant of the Year – SGT Adrian Berrow

Lieutenant of the Year – LT McCoy Harper-Zerna

Awarded to the top RAEME performers nationally in their respective rank categories, these awards recognise — technical excellence, leadership, attitude and contribution to the Corps.

Three national awards heading back to the Top End — a cracking result for 101 Field Workshop Company and the Battalion.

Arte et Marte 🇷🇴🛠️

09/10/2026

Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with our 1st Brigade family, CPL Hannam's loved ones, our mates at the 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment and the wider Defence community during this difficult time.

We stand along side our fellow soldiers in remembering a valued member of the Army profession and honouring their service and sacrifice.

17/09/2026

✨ Tonight's the night ✨

Our Regimental Dinner is on tonight, right here in the Battlion compound under the open air.

Just the Battalion members coming together for good food, great company, and a perfect evening under the stars.

Keep an eye out for the Battalion’s special guest, waiting to welcome you in 🐃

We can't wait to see you all there 💙

11/09/2026

It’s always a pleasure hosting the recruits from the Army Indigenous Development Program!

24/08/2026

1 CSSB on the road 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇺🇸

From South Australia to the United States, a group of 1 CSSB soldiers deployed across May–July, gaining valuable experience alongside Australian and international partners.

The journey began at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, where our soldiers attached to 1st Armoured Regiment for Exercise Black Prince 3.

From there, they deployed to Fort Irwin, California, to participate in Project Convergence Capstone 6 (PCC6). Reuniting with 1st Armoured Regiment and working alongside the New Zealand Defence Force, they formed part of Battle Group ANZAC, training alongside the US Army in a challenging multinational environment.

Exercise Black Prince 3 and PCC6 immersed our soldiers in Army’s ongoing modernisation and experimentation, exposing them to new capabilities, new ways of operating and opportunities to build their skills alongside our closest partners.

A fantastic opportunity for our people to learn, contribute and represent 1 CSSB — from across Australia to the other side of the world.

29/07/2026

19/07/2026

📢 Attention CSSB Family and Friends with young children 📢

A great initiative from Defence Kidz to support our kids who are left behind during extended periods of absence from their loved ones 💙

Defence Kidz "Deployment Pack" is a little bit of comfort and distraction to help them through whilst the Battalion is deployed to Nth Qld.

Head over, give them a like, and request a Deployment Pack for your kids now. Get in early so they have plenty of time to prepare and send them out during this exercise period 👌📦🎉

👉 Request a Deployment Pack here:
https://defencekidz.org.au/defence-kidz-packs/

🎉 BIG NEWS! Our brand new Defence Kidz Pack Portal is LIVE! 📦💙

We’ve made it easier than ever for military families to request a FREE Defence Kidz Deployment Pack!

And if we’re being honest… it’s also going to make life a whole lot easier for me too! 🤣🙋‍♀️

If your child has a parent currently deployed, you can now request a Deployment Pack online in just a few minutes.

💙 Simple.
💙 Easy.
💙 All in one place.

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👉 Request a Deployment Pack here:
https://defencekidz.org.au/defence-kidz-packs/

At the moment, our Deployment Packs are available through the portal, with more Defence Kidz packs and resources to be added over time. We can’t wait to keep growing it! 💕

Every pack is thoughtfully designed to help military children navigate the challenges of deployment through comfort, connection and practical resources. 💙

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with military families, Defence friends and community groups. You never know who might need a little extra support right now.

12/07/2026

📢 ATTENTION 1 CSSB FAMILY AND FRIENDS 📢

Some Battalion members are about to deploy to North Queensland in preparation for our major exercise period. During this time, members may have limited or no access to communications over this period.

Please do not be concerned if you are unable to contact your loved ones. Limited communications are a normal part of military training and help ensure our soldiers can focus on achieving valuable training outcomes in a realistic environment.

Should an urgent matter arise, soldiers can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the Battalion Duty System:

📞 1 CSSB Duty Officer – 0427 793 363
📞 1 CSSB Guard Commander – 0408 237 508

We also encourage families and friends to make use of the following support services should assistance or advice be required during the exercise period:

📞 Defence All-hours Support Line – 1800 628 036
📞 Defence Member and Family Support – 1800 624 608
📧 DMFS Email – [email protected]
📞 On call Chaplaincy - 0427 713 963

Thank you for your ongoing support of our soldiers and their families. Your understanding and encouragement play an important role in helping our soldiers successfully complete their training and return home safely.

26/06/2026

This week, we farewelled CFN Michael Chan as he embarks on an exciting new chapter in his Army career.

CFN Chan is returning to ASEME to undertake training to become a Material Technician, taking on a new challenge and expanding his skills within the Corps.

The Australian Army offers countless opportunities to develop, grow and explore new career pathways. Whether it’s mastering your current trade or taking the leap into something new, there are always opportunities to challenge yourself and continue progressing.

The team at 1 CSSB thanks CFN Chan for his contribution to the Battalion and wishes him every success with his training and future career. Good luck!

25/06/2026

331 Troop proudly represented the 1st Combat Service Support Battalion at the recent Darwin V8 Supercars at Hidden Valley, showcasing their niche capabilities in handling Explosive Ordnance (EO).

Across the weekend, the team engaged with thousands of visitors, demonstrating their specialist equipment, including the EO disposal robot, and inert mu*****ns while sharing the vital role the Army Am******on Technicians play within the ADF.

A big thank you to CPL Evans, LCPL Counsel, PTE Stonehill and PTE Rixon for their professionalism, enthusiasm and outstanding representation of 1 CSSB throughout the event.

Well done on flying the flag for the Battalion!