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The School of Signals is a Tri-Service educational facility located on Simpson Barracks in Watsonia, Victoria. It is the home of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals and the centre for Defence training in communications and information systems for Australian Defence Force personnel. The School was previously located at Balcombe, before moving to Watsonia in the late 1960s; though Balcombe was maintained as a training location for some Signals and Army apprentice courses into the 1980s. The School also has an Electronic Warfare Wing located on Borneo Barracks in Cabarlah, Queensland. There is also the Royal Australian Corps of Signals website at https://rasigs.org/

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Last week, members from the Kingaroy Returned Service League Sub-branch, the Mayor and Councillors from the South Burnet...
15/10/2026

Last week, members from the Kingaroy Returned Service League Sub-branch, the Mayor and Councillors from the South Burnett Regional Council sat down together with the Wing Sergeant Major of Electronic Warfare Wing and the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Defence Force School of Signals to discuss the ‘Granting of the Freedom of Entry’ to the region in 2027. Electronic Warfare Wing and the Defence Force School of Signals has had a close relationship with the region for several decades, having been Granted the Freedom of Entry to the Township of Nanango in 1993 when Electronic Warfare Wing was previously named the Joint Telecommunications School, and to the Township of Kingaroy in 2017. Watch this space for further details.

From trainees to trained soldiers.On Friday after 15 months of training at the Defence Force School of Signals, the late...
12/10/2026

From trainees to trained soldiers.

On Friday after 15 months of training at the Defence Force School of Signals, the latest Telecommunications Technicians (ECN 665) Initial Employment Training graduates from Session 24 marked the completion of their training with a graduation parade at Simpson Barracks.

The graduates will now be posted to units across Australia, where they will soon be required to demonstrate the communications, technical and soldier skills developed during their training.

The parade also recognised individual achievement and gave instructors, staff, friends and families the opportunity to mark an important milestone in the graduates’ Army careers.

Congratulations to all of the graduates and to the people who supported them throughout their training.

Certa Cito!

A great night for the Defence Force School of Signals Other Ranks! Last week, members from across the Defence Force Scho...
18/09/2026

A great night for the Defence Force School of Signals Other Ranks!

Last week, members from across the Defence Force School of Signals came together at Simpson Barracks for an Other Ranks Dining-In Night, to learn about the traditions of the mess.

The Princess Anne Banner was marched from the school and into the Other Ranks mess to begin the evening, before Officers, Warrant Officers/Flight Sergeants and Sergeants changed roles for the night and served the Other Ranks.

The evening also included awards and presentations recognising the achievements of Defence Force School of Signals personnel.

A great opportunity to recognise our people, maintain our traditions and bring the School together.

Recently, CO DFSS presented the Australian Public Service Secretary’s Award for Long Service (20 years) to Mr Andrew Woo...
09/09/2026

Recently, CO DFSS presented the Australian Public Service Secretary’s Award for Long Service (20 years) to Mr Andrew Woolley.

Andrew has been a highly valued and integral part of the Defence Force School of Signals - Network Engineering Wing as a Satellite Communications instructor, providing superior instruction to generations of young Signallers.

Andrew has already completed 20 years service in the ADF and Royal Australian Corps of Signals, making a combined total of 40 years service to Defence! Congratulations and thanks for the dedicated service.

Last week the Defence Force School of Signals was delighted to host the Chief of Army, LTGEN Simon Stuart AO, DSC and Re...
29/06/2026

Last week the Defence Force School of Signals was delighted to host the Chief of Army, LTGEN Simon Stuart AO, DSC and Regimental Sergeant Major – Army, WO Kim Felmingham NSC, OAM. This was followed by the Chief of Joint Capabilities, LTGEN Susan Coyle AM, CSC, DSM and Command Warrant Officer, WOFF Suzanne Hall. After an informative town hall, two long serving members of RA Sigs, WO2 Raymond Waghorn and SGT David Evans were awarded their Federation Stars by LTGEN Coyle.

Certa Cito!

📸 SGT Van Nguyen



09/11/2025

Watch live on 10 November 2025 from 12:00 midday as the Royal Australian Corps of Signals unveils its Centenary Sculpture at Simpson Barracks in Melbourne. Scan the code or tap the link to join the broadcast: https://www.certacito.livewebcast.com.au/
CERTA CITO. Celebrating 100 years of the Corps in 2025.

Certa Cito Foundation

Watch live on 9 November 2025 from 11:30am (NSW) as the Royal Australian Corps of Signals marks its Centenary Parade at ...
08/11/2025

Watch live on 9 November 2025 from 11:30am (NSW) as the Royal Australian Corps of Signals marks its Centenary Parade at Victoria Barracks, Paddington Sydney. Scan the code or tap the link to join the broadcast: https://vimeo.com/event/5503124
CERTA CITO. Celebrating 100 years of the Corps in 2025.

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