No. 381 ECSS

History

No. 381 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron (381ECSS) was formed at Williamtown in May 1998. The Squadron motto, 'Lead the Way', reflects the expeditionary nature of the Squadron and its role as one of the first Air Force units that would be required to deploy in a contingency to support military operations. Support services include security, fire, ground defence, physical training, aircraft arrestor systems, aircraft refuelling, transport maintenance, general engineering, administration, communications, logistics, explosive ordinance demolition and catering. When not training or deployed these services are also provided to Williamtown Base Units.

Role

In its short lifetime 381ECSS has assisted in Operations Warden, Gold, Relex, Gaberdine, Guardian, Slipper, Bastille, Falconer and Resolute, where activities included defence aid to the civilian community, activation of bare bases, support to the UN peace keeping missions, support to border protection, coalition force activities in the Fight Against Terrorism and the War in Iraq. The Base Operations Centre also coordinates information flows and provides a coordination focus in the case of a base emergency along with coordinating visits to the base and providing psychology, chaplaincy and OH&S services to the base.

Types of mustering/specialisations

381ECSS has a mixture of musterings and specialisations due to its role, however the main types are:

• ADMINO’s
• ANYO’s
• OPSO’s
• Chaplains
• ANYA’s
• WOD
• WOFF AVTECH – Base Armament Adviser
• Clerks
• Civilians in the role of Base Psychologist, OH&S Manager, Business Manager and Executive Support Officer

 

Location

No. 381 ECSS is located at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, Australia. Williamtown is just outside of Newcastle, about 2 hours north of Sydney. Our address is:

No. 381 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron
RAAF Base Williamtown
Medowie Road
Williamtown NSW 2314