Formation of the Australian Army

Date: March 1, 1901 • Location: Canberra, Australia

The Australian Army is formed.

The Australian Army is the principal land warfare force of Australia. It is a part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. The Army is led by the Chief of Army (CA), who is subordinate to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) who commands the ADF. The Department of Defence supports the ADF and the Army.