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Unit Historians Training Package

Office of Air Force HistoryRoz Turner

Introduction

• Office of Air Force History• Importance of maintaining

comprehensive monthly unit history reports

Resources

• DI(AF) ADMIN 8-7 – Unit History Records

• Form AD226 – Unit History Record• Website: http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/

The form explained

Include:• Postings in/out

• Transfers/attachments

• Discharges

• Changes to appointments, key personnel, promotions, etc

• Nominal roll

Example

Include:

• Major equipment purchases (eg aircraft, vehicles, IT systems, etc)

• Any renovations, moves or other changes in accommodation or buildings

Example

Include:• Details of accidents or injuries

involving personnel (both military and civilian)

• Hospitalisations / deaths, etc

Example

Include:

• Damage due to vandalism, storms, flooding, accident, etc

• Refer to any subsequent inquiry or disciplinary action taken

Example

Include:

• Any honours / awards presented to the unit or unit members

Example

Include:

• Civilian and service personnel, distinguished persons (domestic and foreign)

• Copy of completed visit report

Example

Include:• Invitation lists to church services, dining-in

nights and other unit activities

• Programs or brochures to events

• Unit/personnel involvement in sporting activities

Example

Include:• Exercises or operations – personnel participating, logistic

support, location and result• Training (both individual and unit) – course panel lists• Conferences/seminars held and attendees• Details of flying operations• Any relevant material such as post operation/exercise

reports, administrative or operational instructions, and nominal rolls

Example

Signature only is required, but Commanders may include, at their discretion, additional or amplifying comments on activities, addressing aspects such as notable achievements, policy, organisation, operational tempo and unit health/effectiveness.

Example

Other points

• Include information in its existing format• Electronic submission is encouraged• Paper copies – do not fold or staple. Print

single-sided only to enable easier scanning.• Any photographs included should be

appropriately captioned• Nil returns are not acceptable - monthly

reporting is compulsory for all units• Deployed elements – make sure they are

covered

Classified Material

• Can be sent via Safe Hand or through the DSN

• DSN address is martin.james@defence.gov.au

• Storage appropriate to level available at OAFH

“Mainly due to the efforts of

F/L R.B. Cook (407316) and

F/O F.J. Inger (8583), assisted by grenades, and T.N.T., excellent hauls

of fish varied the Squadron diet.”

Extract from Operations Record Book for 77 Squadron,

17 February 1946

Questions?

Contact Details

Unit Histories OfficerLevel 3205 Anketell StreetTUGGERANONG ACT 2900Ph: (02) 6266 1183Fax: (02) 6266 1041Email: airpower@defence.gov.au

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