Combat Training Centre - Australian Army

Lethal preparedness is our deterrent.

Australian Army trains to impose combat friction early and decisively—creating dilemmas that deny adversary the opportunity to threaten Australia and its interests.

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In the Indo-Pacific’s challenging jungles and littoral terrain, Australian Army trains to move fast, stay concealed, and strike hard.

These skills give us the edge in close combat—helping secure strategic land, deny threats, and ensure Defence Australia can prevail in the region’s most demanding battlespaces.

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The Australian Army is building a long-range strike capability designed to protect Australia’s northern approaches and strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

Through advanced training and exercises, Army is integrating precision fires from mobile and dispersed launch points—enhancing our ability to deny threats, secure strategic positions, and contribute to an integrated, focused force

In the littoral environment (the vital zone where sea and land converge) that dominates the Indo-Pacific, the Australian Army is optimising to manoeuvre, strike, and hold ground that secures Australia’s northern approaches.

Working as part of the integrated force, we deliver credible land power to deter threats, deny adversaries, and defend our nation’s most critical terrain.

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Even in civil operations, Defence Australia’s training underpins national resilience.

Soldiers bring the same lethal discipline and adaptability they use in combat to support communities in crisis—moving fast, operating decisively, and delivering under pressure.

This trusted presence helps stabilise chaos, protect Australians, and strengthen our nation’s readiness for any challenge.

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Australian Army training generates credible and ready land combat power, integrated across the joint force and with our allies and regional partners.

This readiness strengthens the deterrence that protects Australia’s north, and contributes to Indo-Pacific stability.

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Australian Army trains to fight and win in the littoral—the demanding terrain where sea and land converge.

Through amphibious assault, long-range strike, and expeditionary logistics, our soldiers build the combat edge needed to secure Australia’s northern approaches and protect the region.

Integrated with the wider ADF, allies and regional partners, Army ensures Australia is ready to deter threats, support regional security and prosperity, and uphold a favourable regional strategic balance.

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