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| RAAF No. 1 Recruit Training Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1954–present |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Part of | Air Force Training Group Ground Academy |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Wagga |
| Motto(s) | Across the Threshold |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | WGCDR Jodie Mason |
| Notable commanders | SQNLDR T.G. Janes |
No. 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) is the unit responsible for preparing recruits, newly enlisted Air Force men and women, for military service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Over two-thirds of the Air Force's members have completed their initial military training (IMT) through the unit, which is based at RAAF Base Wagga. 1RTU is part of Ground Academy, Air Force Training Group.[1] The unit is currently commanded by Wing Commander Jodie Mason.[2]
History
[edit]No. 1 Recruit Training Unit was established at RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales, on 2 August 1954. In 1958 the unit was been relocated to RAAF Base Rathmines. In 1960, 1RTU was relocated to RAAF Base Wagga for four years, followed by a relocation to RAAF Base Edinburgh. In 1970, 1965, the Women's Royal Australian Air Force (WRAAF) Recruit Training Unit was incorporated into 1RTU. In 2008, the unit was relocated back to RAAF Base Wagga.[3]
Structure
[edit]1RTU is organised into several recruit training squadrons that are commanded by a Squadron Leader who is appointed as Chief Instructor of the squadron. These squadrons are further divided into two flights made up of 30 recruits; these flights are commanded by a Flight Lieutenant, and assisted by an adjutant ranked Flight Sergeant. Flights are sub-divided into sections—or recruit courses, which the fundemental element used for a recruit's training. Recruit courses are commanded by Sergeants.[4] Unlike the 1st Recruit Training Battalion (1RTB), the Chief Instructor acts as the Executive Officer rather than the Commanding Officer.[5]
| Rank | Name | Postnominal(s) | Term Began | Term Ended | Time in Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squadron Leader | T.G. Janes | August 1954[3] | July 1958 | 3 years, 11 months | |
| Squadron Leader | F.W. Hitchens | July 1958 | January 1960 | 1 year, 6 months | |
| Squadron Leader | L.J. Williams | January 1960 | January 1961 | 1 year | |
| Squadron Leader | J.W. Patterson | January 1961 | September 1964 | 3 years, 8 months | |
| Squadron Leader | L.W. Meacham | September 1964 | April 1965 | 7 months | |
| Squadron Leader | H.B. Miller | April 1965 | June 1967 | 2 years, 2 months | |
| Squadron Leader | J.I. Brough | June 1967 | June 1969 | 2 years | |
| Squadron Leader | L.W. Meacham | June 1969 | May 1973 | 3 years, 11 months | |
| Squadron Leader | H.W. Wiles | May 1973 | January 1975 | 1 year, 8 months | |
| Squadron Leader | W. Foskett | MBE[7] | January 1975 | January 1978 | 3 years |
| Squadron Leader | G.N. Hombsch | January 1978 | January 1980 | 2 years | |
| Squadron Leader | B.J. Lawler | January 1980 | June 1981 | 3 years | |
| Wing Commander | June 1981 | January 1983 | |||
| Squadron Leader | J.F. Littlewood | January 1983 | July 1983 | 6 months | |
| Wing Commander | N.M. Goodall | DFC | July 1983 | July 1985 | 2 years |
| Wing Commander | R.J. Gibson | July 1985 | January 1988 | 2 years, 6 months | |
| Wing Commander | K.B. Merigan | January 1988 | December 1989 | 1 year, 11 months | |
| Wing Commander | R.J. Phillips | December 1989 | January 1994 | 4 years, 1 month | |
| Wing Commander | M.J. Rzechowics | January 1994 | December 1995 | 1 year, 11 months | |
| Wing Commander | C.I. Mitchell | December 1995 | January 1998 | 2 years, 1 month | |
| Wing Commander | R.D.R. McPhail | January 1998 | January 2001 | 3 years | |
| Wing Commander | P.D. Brennan | January 2001 | December 2002 | 1 year, 11 months | |
| Wing Commander | G.P. Dittmar | December 2002 | January 2006 | 3 years, 1 month | |
| Wing Commander | D.R. Ashworth | January 2006 | January 2009 | 3 years | |
| Wing Commander | R.K. Jones | January 2009 | January 2012 | 3 years | |
| Wing Commander | W.F.H. Merkx | January 2012 | December 2014 | 2 years, 11 months | |
| Wing Commander | J. Adams | December 2014[8] | June 2017 | 2 years, 6 months | |
| Wing Commander | R. Magno | July 2017 | January 2018 | 6 months | |
| Wing Commander | E. Drinan | January 2018 | December 2019 | 1 year, 11 months | |
| Wing Commander | E. Dolan | December 2019[9] | January 2023 | 3 years, 1 month | |
| Wing Commander | D.E. Borg[10][11] | OAM | January 2023 | December 2024 | 1 year, 11 months |
| Wing Commander | G. Kimmins (Temporary) | December 2024[12] | January 2025 | 1 month | |
| Wing Commander | J. Mason | January 2025[13] | Incumbent | Incumbent |
See Also
[edit]- Officers' Training School
- No. 1 Training Group RAAF
- No. 2 Training Group RAAF
- United States Air Force Academy
Notes
[edit]- ^ "1 Recruit Training Unit - RAAF Base Wagga Magazine". 2019-06-30. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ "Aviators make hometown proud - Defence Australia". 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ a b "1 RTU History - RAAF Base Wagga Magazine". 2019-06-30. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ "No. 1 Recruit Training Unit - ADF Careers" (PDF). 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ "RAAF Phase 1: Initial Military Training - Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute". 2015-11-27. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ "RAAFRecruitCourses - Commanding Officers 1RTU & WTU". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE". Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. 1969-11-06. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Benneworth, Trevor (2015-10-07). "Wagga revisited - The RAM" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ "Wagga Wagga Hearing Block Summaries" (PDF). RSL Victoria. 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Tribune, The National (2023-02-06). "Fresh start for aviator training". The National Tribune. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Hughes, Posted by Mike (2023-02-07). "RAAF reduces recruit and officer initial training times". CONTACT magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Mostyn, Samantha (2024-12-12). "Governor-General of Australia's Post". Facebook. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Gigliotti, Rose (2025-03-25). "Aviators make hometown proud". Defence Australia. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
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