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Holsworthy Barracks is a major Australian Army installation in New South Wales. It is associated with Australia's Special Operations Command and supports military units whose work includes specialized operations, training, and related support activities. The base is intended for military personnel and defense operations rather than general public use, and its location places it within the wider military area around Holsworthy and Liverpool.
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Where is Holsworthy Barracks and what does it support?
Holsworthy Barracks is in New South Wales near Sydney and covers almost 20,000 hectares. Australia's Defence Department describes it as home to Army and tri-service training institutions, Regular and Reserve units, and the staging location for domestic operations in NSW.
Is Holsworthy Barracks associated with Australia's Special Operations Command?
Yes, the site is closely linked to Australia's special operations community, including training and selection activity. In 2021, the Australian Defence Force School of Special Operations ran the Special Forces Entry Test at Holsworthy.
Can civilians visit Holsworthy Barracks?
It is an active defence base, not a normal public attraction, and access requires the national base induction and authorization. The training area includes live firing and demolition activities from February through December.
What kind of training happens at Holsworthy Barracks?
Holsworthy supports exercises, live-fire training, demolitions and simulated domestic-response scenarios for Australian Defence Force personnel. The Defence Department describes it as a major NSW Army footprint rather than a single-purpose base for one regiment.
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