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- For other nations' commando frogmen, and information about frogmen in general, see Frogman. The Royal Australian Navy ( RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. The Fleet Air Arm (more formally known as the Australian Navy Aviation Group) is the operational part of the Royal Australian Navy responsible for the operation of The Royal Australian Navy Submarine Service is the collective name of the Submarine element of the Royal Australian Navy. The Australian Patrol Boat Group is a force element group of the Royal Australian Navy. The Royal Australian Naval Reserve (RANR is the volunteer reserve force of the Royal Australian Navy in Australia. The History of the Royal Australian Navy can be traced back to 1788 and the colonisation of Australia by the British. The Royal Australian Navy, although a significant one in the Asia-Pacific region is nonetheless classed as a medium sized navy This is a list of the current Royal Australian Navy ships: Major surface combatants ''ANZAC'' class Frigate (8 HMAS ''Anzac'' (FFH Ships of the Royal Australian Navy, past and present A B C D E F G The following is a list of current and former commissioned bases used by the Royal Australian Navy. HMAS Creswell is a Shore establishment of the Royal Australian Navy, a part of the Australian Defence Force, and consists of the Royal Australian The Royal Australian Navy Memorial on ANZAC Parade in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, honours the sailors who have served to protect the nation The Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre is the Maritime museum of the Royal Australian Navy. The Royal Australian Navy Ensign is the Ensign flown by ships of the Royal Australian Navy, correctly known as the Australian White Ensign or The Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train was an Australian military unit of World War One, composed of Royal Australian Naval Reservists who served in the Gallipoli In Military science, the term commando can refer to an individual a Military unit, or a raiding style of military operation. A frogman is someone who is trained to dive or swim in a military capacity often in combat
- For other nations' naval work divers, see Clearance Diver. A Clearance Diver was originally a specialist naval diver who used Explosives Underwater to remove obstructions to make harbours and shipping channels safe
The Clearance Diving Teams (CDT) [1] of the Royal Australian Navy also act as commando frogmen: they consist of naval personnel who are qualified in diving, demolitions, underwater repairs, and reconnaissance. The Royal Australian Navy ( RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. A frogman is someone who is trained to dive or swim in a military capacity often in combat Diving off a deck into the Great South Bay of Long Islandjpg|thumb|A man dives into the Great South Bay of Long Island. Demolition is the opposite of Construction: the tearing-down of Buildings and other Structures It contrasts with deconstruction Reconnaissance (also scouting) is a military and medical term denoting exploration conducted to gain information They fulfil a Maritime Counter-Terrorist role as part of the waterborne troop of the Tactical Assault Group East (TAG EAST). The Tactical Assault Groups (TAG are the premier Counter-terrorism units of Australia.
Units
There are two standing units based in Australia;
- Clearance Diving Team One (AUSCDT ONE); assigned to the east of Australia and based at HMAS Waterhen [2] in New South Wales
- Clearance Diving Team Four (AUSCDT FOUR); assigned to the west of Australia and based at HMAS Stirling [3]in Western Australia
A third unit, Clearance Diving Team Three (AUSCDT THREE) is formed when clearance divers are sent into combat. HMAS Waterhen is a shore establishment of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN located in Waverton, Sydney HMAS Stirling ( is the name given to the administrative centre of the Royal Australian Navy 's main naval base on the west coast ( Fleet Base West) located Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. CDT 3 saw extensive service in the Vietnam War, and during the 1991 Gulf War and the 2003 Iraq War. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Iraq War, also known as the Second Gulf War, the Occupation of Iraq, or the War in Iraq, is an ongoing Military campaign
There are seven Reserve Diving Teams (RDT) that provide reinforcements for the regular CDTs:
- Reserve Diving Team Six - Victoria
- Reserve Diving Team Seven - Western Australia
- Reserve Diving Team Eight - Southern Queensland
- Reserve Diving Team Nine - South Australia
- Reserve Diving Team Ten - Tasmania
- Reserve Diving Team Eleven - Northern Territory
- Reserve Diving Team Twelve - Northern Queensland
Role
The Clearance Diving Teams' roles include:
1. Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the center of the mainland continent as well as the central northern regions Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent Mine Counter Measures (MCM) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), including:-
- Location and disposal of sea mines in shallow waters
- Rendering safe and recovering enemy mines
- The search for and disposal of ordnance below the high water mark
- Clearance of surface ordnance in port or on naval facilities
- Search for, rendering safe or disposal of all ordnance in RAN ships and facilities, including the removal of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
2. Maritime Tactical Operations including:-
- Clandestine hydrographic survey of an amphibious beach
- Clandestine clearance or demolition of sea/land mines and/or obstacles
- Clandestine placing of charges, demolitions for the purpose of diversion or demonstration
- Underwater Battle Damage Repair
Operations
- In the Vietnam War, Clearance Diving Team 3 was awarded the United States Meritorious Unit Commendation for its mine clearance work: see Non-U.S. winners of U.S. gallantry awards. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid-level unit award of the United States military which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious Individual awards for valor Other than the awards to unknown soldiers of World War I the Medal of Honor, the highest United States valor decoration has not been awarded
- Performed mine clearance operations for Coalition Forces during the 1991 Gulf War.
- In the East Timor conflict, covertly mapping Indonesian harbours and beaches. East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste (officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is a country in Southeast Asia. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia.
- 2003: In the Iraq War, where they supported Naval Special Clearance Team ONE in mine clearance operations in the port of Umm Qasr. The 2003 invasion of Iraq, from March 20 to May 1 2003 was spearheaded by the United States, backed by British forces and smaller contingents from Australia A naval mine is a self-contained Explosive device placed in water to destroy Ships or Submarines Unlike Depth charges mines are deposited
Insignia
 Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Forces |
 Australian Clearance Diving Team 1 |
 Australian Clearance Diving Team 4 |
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