Monash University Regiment
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The Monash University Regiment was an officer training regiment of the Australian Army, based in Victoria near Monash University. It was a direct command training unit of the 4th Brigade, and part of the 2nd Division, it was responsible for training of ARes officer cadets (OCDTs) for graduation as lieutenants, and provided driver training and promotion courses for junior non commissioned officers.[1]
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Monash University Regiment | |
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Active | 1966–2013 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Army Reserve |
Type | Training establishment Infantry |
Role | Army Reserve officer training |
Size | Regiment |
Part of | 4th Brigade & Royal Military College, Australia |
Nickname(s) | MonUR; Monash |
Motto(s) | Ancora Imparo |
March | Imperial Echoes |
Mascot(s) | Black Sheep |
Equipment | Weaponry of the Australian Army |
Commanders | |
Honorary Colonel | Major General Gregory Garde, AO, RFD |
Commanding Officer | Lieutenant Colonel Margaret Sorial |
The regiment was named in honour of General Sir John Monash, one of Australia's most famous soldiers and arguably one of the most effective commanders on the Western Front during World War I. Its last commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Margaret Sorial, and the last honorary colonel was Major General Greg Garde.[1]