NORFORCE
The NORFORCE (North-West Mobile Force) is an infantry regiment of the Australian Army Reserve. Formed in 1981, the regiment is one of three Regional Force Surveillance Units (RFSUs) employed in surveillance and reconnaissance of the remote areas of Northern Australia. It consists of a regimental headquarters, four surveillance squadrons, and an operational support squadron and training squadron.
| North-West Mobile Force | |
|---|---|
Cap badge of the North-West Mobile Force | |
| Active | 1 July 1981 – present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Role | Regional force surveillance |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | Regional Force Surveillance Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Larrakeyah |
| Nickname(s) | Nackaroos Green skins |
| Motto(s) | Ever Vigilant |
| March | Quick – The Vedette Slow – The Never-Never |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTCOL Gavin Ware |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Hugh Heggie |
| Insignia | |
| Unit colour patch | |
| Abbreviation | NORFORCE |
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