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Description: Barracks Patch – Australian Command and Staff College

Condition: Mint

Comments: Current issue Barracks Patch – Australian Command and Staff College. Complete with velcro backing.

Prior to the establishment of the Australian Command and Staff College in 2001 middle management officer Command and Staff training (at the MAJ (E) level) was conducted at separate single Service staff colleges. The Army Command and Staff course was conducted at Fort Queenscliff in Victoria, the RAAF Staff Course at RAAF Fairbairn in the ACT and the RAN Staff Course at HMAS PENGUIN in Sydney NSW.
The Military After Next (the Price Report) and the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) first raised the issue of rationalisation of officer education and collocation of staff colleges in 1995/96. The Defence Efficiency Review (March 1997) supported such a collocation as an efficiency and cost saving measure.
Several sites for the new facility were considered and in November 1998 the Minister for Defence confirmed the decision to establish the new facility at Weston Creek in the ACT. On 08 December 1999 Parliament approved the construction of the ACSC building and associated infrastructure. 
Construction began in early 2000 and the first course of 180 students arrived in January 2001. 
The initial curriculum offered course members with a diverse and challenging program, preparing graduates for a wide range of employment throughout the Australian Defence Organisation. The co-location of the three previous Service Colleges provided a comprehensive military education within a collaborative joint environment. More information on each of the Service Colleges can be found at the Australian Command and Staff Course (Joint) section of this website. 
Since 2006 the Australian Command and Staff College charter has extended beyond the Australian Command and Staff Course. 
ACSC now has management across a range of learning centers’ and courses to deliver Doctrine, Education and Training outcomes. HQ ACSC is located at the Australian Defence College (ADC) Weston ACT, with learning centres based at ADC Weston ACT, RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle, NSW and RAAF Base Williams, Laverton VIC.