This is the official account of the Commander of the Australian Army’s 11th Brigade, Brigadier Mark Smith
Queensland, Australia
Joined March 2019
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RSM 11 Brigade and I were privileged to spend time with soldiers from 31/42 RQR, 11 ER and 11 CSSB in Rockhampton. We joined JNCO-led battle PT, observed training, and presented SGT Ed Ward with the Federation Star for 40 years of service. Congratulations Ed; well done all.
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Great to have COMD and RSM 2(AS) DIV spend a week with 11 Brigade’s units in SEQ - joining training, inspecting depots, talking to soldiers, awarding medals and promoting some of our high performing people.
#11Brigade
#2ndDivision
#AustralianArmy
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Great to get the 11 Bde command team to Townsville this week.
Hands-on Tuesday night training across our 11X units for roping, QDEs, weapons handling and field craft.
Thanks to 31/42 RQR and RIC-NQ for hosting.
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The RSM and I caught up with MAJGEN Jake Ellwood, President RunArmy for a quick warm-up on the course ahead of #RunArmy A good reminder of what this event means and who it supports. Join 11 Brigade in Brisbane or Townsville 👉🏼RunArmy.com.au
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Great to bring together Command Teams from QLD & northern NSW for our 11 Bde Command Team Recall.
Battle PT to build cohesion. PME to sharpen our edge. Capability briefs and planning to set conditions for the year ahead.
Strong teams. Clear intent. Ready for 2026.
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Congratulations to the 11th Combat Service Support Battalion for wining 11 Brigades Cannan Cup.
The cup is awarded for consistent and high performance across multiple areas of governance and operational performance.
Great work team!
Always interesting to hear/read the discussions of other nations Reserve forces.
A robust debate lead by senior enlisted that has similar (but differing) threads to the some of those facing the Australian Army Reserve.
“The Army Reserve has always sustained the fight through our motto, ‘Twice the Citizen.’ To win in large-scale combat operations, we have to modernize how we train and adapt for the fight.”
The Army Reserve at @AUSAorg ➡️ spr.ly/60057Y1mH
@USArmy
ALT Panel at the 2025 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition led by Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve, Oct. 15, 2025.
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Brigadier Mark Smith retweeted
Mastering the Army profession is fundamental to overcoming the challenges facing #AusArmy. It is every soldier’s duty to embrace a culture of development, to be masters of their profession. Hear how Army as achieved this in the past.
army.gov.au/news-and-events/…
CAPT Thomas, 11 CSSB spent last week with Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP as part of the ADF Parliamentary Program, which connects those who serve our country to those who serve in Parliament. He spent time with Mr Gosling learning how Parliament operates and how it supports the ADF.
On this day, 31 October 1917, members of the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments made history at the Battle of Beersheba. Their courage, determination, and horsemanship became the stuff of legend.
Their lineage continues today through the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers.
Brigadier Mark Smith retweeted
The Australian Army has a contract of ‘unlimited liability’ to the nation, which we have met throughout our history. Join us at the Army History Conference next month as we discuss the history of service.
army.gov.au/news-and-events/…
Great results by the 2nd (Australian) Division at the recent Australian Army football championships, placing second overall behind #7thBrigade.
Our women’s team narrowly lost to East Timor 1-3 in the bronze medal match.
Thanks to the F-FDTL 🇹🇱for your participation 😀
Hands around prepare to lift!!
11th Engineer Regiment completed the Royal Australian Engineer medium girder bridge construction course in hot and humid conditions.
For the officers and NCO involved this is a requirement to undertake the OIC/Supervisor course in the future.
Shout out to our members who recently ran the Royal Australian Infantry Module 2 course at Singleton. The 11th Brigade undertakes nearly 50% of infantry Initial Employment Training, with 27 soldiers graduating to be fully qualified - increasing our Homeland Defence capability.
Congratulations to 11th Brigades Recruit Induction Company. Worthy recipients of an Army Team Award.
The first contact for most soldiers who enlist into the Army Reserve in Queensland. They manage recruits administration, and conduct pre and post Kapooka gap training. Well done
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Last week I was privileged to be able to farewell Sergeant Nick Garlin from the Army, and in particular from the Royal Australian Engineers, after 44 and a half years of faithful and diligent service. A poignant evening for a man who had dedicated himself to the Corps.
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Fantastic achievement Lance Corporal Robinson - 11th Brigade wishes you and your team mates all the best and a great win tomorrow - Queenslander!!
Lance Corporal Julia Robinson from 7th Combat Service Support Battalion demonstrating fitness, teamwork and determination - essential attributes in both elite sport with @brisbanebroncos and also as an @AustralianArmy soldier. This weekend she will play in the NRLW Grand Final as the Brisbane Broncos take on the Sydney Roosters.
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Today marks 80 years since Brigadier J.R. Stevenson DSO, Commander of the 11th Australian Infantry Brigade (1943-1946), read the terms of surrender to the Japanese Commanders on Nauru Island. The ceremony took place aboard HMAS Diamantina.
#WeRememberThem
