Welcome
The purpose of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) Association Queensland is to promote and reinforce the spirit, reputation, image and competencies of the Corps through its past, present and future members.
The goals of the Association are to:
- Promote the Corps' identity and reputation in Queensland
- Recognise and celebrate achievements of members of the Corps in Queensland
- Provide a focal point for Corps activities in Queensland
The role of the RAEME is to ensure maximum operational availability of equipment to enable the commander to win the land battle. RAEME is a technical corps tasked with the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment. More on the Corps can be found at this link.
This site has been developed as a communication tool for RAEME members in Queensland. All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information supplied. If any errors or broken links are found, or if you have any item or article for inclusion on these pages, please contact the webmaster.
RAQ Subscriptions
Annual subscriptions to the RAQ are due by 30 June each year. Subscriptions can be paid using either PayPal (fee free) or EFT by clicking the Icon below and logging in. Renew your subscription for $10 a year or upgrade to Life Subscription for $100.
New members please use the 'Online Registration' link under the Membership banner. All proceeds are used to support and promote the goals of the Association.
Latest News - Next Monthly Meeting to be held on Wednesday 2nd May 2018 @ Kedron Wavell Services Club
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) Start time of the meeting is 1730. See the 'Events' under Notices or Upcoming Events top left for more details.
2017 - 75th Corps Anniversary Celebrations Canberra
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On 1st of December 1942 the order declaring the creation of "AEME" was raised. In 1948 the dedicated performance of the AEME tradesman during WW2 was recognised by His Majesty King George VI when he granted the Corps the title "The Royal Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers" This milestone was celebrated with a parade and dinner at the Australian War Memorial on 1st December 2017. To view all the images click here. |
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Huge discounts on Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Items - All items discounted
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Plan Centaur
Addressing maintenance constraints within the Armoured Cavalry Regiments (ACR) is the initial focus of Plan Centaur – the most comprehensive and significant improvement program in 30 years to consider the way RAEME may deliver maintenance to Army in the future.
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Plan Centaur Update Mar 2018
Plan CENTAUR, while making progress during its implementation phase, now has a broader focus that captures Army’s goal of “improving land materiel effectiveness”.
Program Director General, BRIG Dave McGahey, said “That while the program will continue to have a RAEME focus, it is now ready to engage wider land materiel reform efforts with the tools and data developed through the initial stages of the Project.”
“Much of what CENTAUR has been doing in the early phases has been to understand Army’s materiel management requirement and the tactical-level change vital to maintenance system effectiveness,” BRIG McGahey said.
Corps History Book - Ordering Details
HOW TO BUY THE CORPS HISTORY BOOK – ‘WITH SKILL AND FIGHTING: CRAFTSMEN OF THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY 1942-2014’
For those yet to buy the Corps History book, here is a great gift for a friend in our 75th Anniversary year. The HOC Cell, Bonegilla, still has a reasonable quantity of hard cover (HC) versions available, at $80.00 a copy. The SO2 Corps Capability, MAJ Perri Hobbs, and his small team are managing sales, so the best way to secure a copy, before they run out is to go to:
