Brigades[]
Brigades are one of the main combat units of the Australian Army. A brigade is usually made up of several battalions or squadrons, and in turn is part of the make up of a division. A brigade that is used in direct combat is also known as a "Unit of Action".
Command[]
After the 2030 restructure of the Australian Defence Force, the commanding officers of Brigades became officers holding the rank of Brigadier.
| BRIGADE | ROLE | DIVISION |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team (Armd) | 1st Division |
| 2nd Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team (Armd) | 1st Division |
| 3rd Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team | 2nd Division |
| 4th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team/State Reserve VIC | 7th Division |
| 5th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team (Airborne) | 3rd Division |
| 6th Brigade | Battlefield Surveillance Brigade | III Corps |
| 7th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team | 6th Division |
| 8th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team/State Reserve NSW | 3rd Division |
| 9th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team/State Reserve SA/TAS | 7th Division |
| 10th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team (Armd) | 1st Division |
| 11th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team/State Reserve QLD | 6th Division |
| 12th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team | 6th Division |
| 13th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team/State Reserve WA | 7th Division |
| 14th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team | 2nd Division |
| 15th Brigade | Multi-Role Combat Team/State Reserve NQ | 2nd Division |
| 16th Brigade | Combat Aviation Brigade | I Corps |
| 17th Brigade | Sustainment Brigade | I Corps |
| 19th Brigade | Multi Role Combat Team (Airborne) | 3rd Division |