Regional Force Surveillance Group
The Regional Force Surveillance Group was formally established on 4 October 2018 to command the Australian Army Reserve's three Regional Force Surveillance Units and a training unit. The RFSG forms part of the 2nd Division.
The RFSG is tasked "to provide a littoral surveillance and reconnaissance capability in Australia's north and northwest in order to support whole-of-government efforts to maintain national sovereignty and border security". The three Regional Force Surveillance Units conduct operational patrols as part of Operation Resolute.
Upon formation, the Regional Force Surveillance Group comprised:
- Group Headquarters located at Larrakeyah Barracks in Darwin
- NORFORCE
- The Pilbara Regiment
- 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment
- Indigenous Development Wing
The Indigenous Development Wing is responsible for delivering key training programs to Indigenous Australian soldiers across the Army and running the Regional Force Surveillance Group Education and Development Course. It was also established on 4 October 2018.