hello there

Grasshopper MKII · #1 01-23-2007, 11:19 AM

hello all,
first off im an ozzie seveing in the North West Mobile Force (norforce for short) ive been in it for almost 2 yrs now , i join the site cos i was surfing and u had owr badge so i figered what the hey...

i hope this site is as good as i hope lol

cya

revwardoc · #2 01-23-2007, 11:32 AM

Ah so, Grasshopper! You can only enter this site if you can snatch a bean from a Master's hand! Actually, it's no way near that difficult; all you have to do is be weird. God knows we've got enough here to fill that bill.

Welcome to the Patriotfiles!

What do you do with NorForce...besides drag kangaroo carcasses off the road?

Grasshopper MKII · #3 01-23-2007, 11:43 AM

The NORFORCE (North-West Mobile Force) is a regiment of the Australian Army. The regiment is one of three Regional Force Surveillance Units employed in the surveillance and reconnaissance mission in the north of Australia.

The regiment's origins go back to 2/1st North Australia Observer Unit (also known as the "Nackaroos"), which was formed in 1942 as part of the defence of northern Australia from the Japanese during the Second World War. The unit was eventually disbanded in 1945.

In the 1970s, the government made the decision to increase the military presence in the far north. As part of this, the Regional Force Surveillance concept was begun, and the first unit was raised from the 7th Independent Rifle Company, based in Darwin. This was renamed as the North-West Mobile Force, or NORFORCE, in 1981. In order to give the regiment an identity, it was decided that, because of the similarities to the NAOU, it would adopt its traditions. NORFORCE's inaugural Commanding Officer was Lieutenant Colonel John George. The NORFORCE's area of operation covers 1.8 million square kilometres, encompassing the entire Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

In 2006, the regiment celebrated its 25th Anniversary by being presented with its first stand of colours.

ok i copyed it but that the low down

NORFORCE

Grasshopper MKII · #4 01-23-2007, 11:45 AM

thats a pic of our A.O

Bill Farnie · #5 01-23-2007, 12:28 PM

Welcome to the PF Grasshopper and you shouldn't have any problems snatching the bean from anyone's hand cause we are mostly a bunch of old coots.

DMZ-LT · #6 01-23-2007, 12:33 PM

Welcome grasshopper. My Squadron Commander in Viet Nam was LTC Osborn. So where ever we talked about the Squadron HQ we called it OZ and the road leading to the HQ was ............ the yellow brick road. Ever see a platoon all clicking their heels together and yelling " There is no place like home Toetoe !"

MORTARDUDE · #7 01-23-2007, 03:00 PM

Welcome aboard !

Larry

Grasshopper MKII · #8 01-23-2007, 06:53 PM

thanks ... ya no i think im could very well be the youngest here .... im on 18 ... lol oh well thats for the welcome

Tina · #9 01-23-2007, 10:02 PM

welcome here.. these guys are a great group of men and women.. finally someone younger then me :P

Stick · #10 01-24-2007, 03:25 AM

We forgive you Grasshoppper even if you are from the North. Happy to have you aboard. Don't be afraid to put in your own two cents or whatever it is down there.
'Bout the only thing I know 'bout Australia is that it was a R and R destination of choice when I was across the pond. You ever been in the States? If not the end of April is a GREAT time to be in the state of Georgia. Leaves are coming out and the flakes all went to the mountain.