2/1st North Australia Observer Unit
- 2/1st North Australia Observer Unit
Infobox Military Unit
unit_name=2/1st North Australia Observer Unit
caption=Troopers of the North Australia Observer Unit during a morning parade in October 1943
dates=1942-1945
country=Australia
allegiance=
branch=Army
type=
role=Reconnaissance
size=Peak strength of 559 soldiers and 59 guides
command_structure=
garrison=
equipment=
current_commander=
ceremonial_chief=
colonel_of_the_regiment=
notable_commanders=Lt-Col Bill Stanner
identification_symbol=
identification_symbol_label=Unit Colour Patch
identification_symbol_2=
nickname="Nackeroos"
patron=
motto=
colors=
march=
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battles=
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battle_honours=The 2/1st North Australia Observer Unit (2/1 NAOU) was an Australian Army reconnaissance unit of World War II. 2/1 NAOU was formed in May 1942 to patrol remote areas of northern Australia and provide warning to the Northern Territory Force of any Japanese landings. As the threat of Japanese landings declined 2/1 NAOU patrols were reduced in July 1943 and the unit was disbanded in March 1945.
The Australian Army's Regional Force Surveillance Units have a similar role to 2/1 NAOU and NORFORCE traces its history back to 2/1 NAOU.
References
* [http://www.lighthorse.org.au/military/north.htm North Australia Observer Unit]
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