Regional Force Surveillance Units

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The Regional Force Surveillance Units (RFSUs) are specialised infantry units of the Australian Army Reserve responsible for patrolling northern Australia. Collectively, the RFSUs form the Regional Force Surveillance Group commanded by a Colonel based at the 2nd Division Headquarters in Sydney. The RFSUs conduct regular operational patrols during peacetime, and are composed primarily of Reservists who live within the area of operations. There are currently three battalion-sized RFSUs:

• North-West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) (responsible for the Northern Territory and Kimberley region of Western Australia)
• The Pilbara Regiment (responsible for the Pilbara region of Western Australia)
• 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment (responsible for North Queensland)