501 Squadron - Dowsings Point

No. 501 Squadron is based out of Derwent Barracks, Multi User Depot on Loyd Lane, Loyd Road, Dowsings Point. We parade every Thursday evening 1800 - 2100hrs (6pm-9:00pm) during the Tasmanian school terms.

Modern facilities that feature updated spacious classrooms and large building for indoor training in inclement weather. The Squadron's focus is on youth development and providing an engaging cadet experience through our diverse range of subjects, with a large focus on aerospace.

501 Squadron is an inclusive and supportive Squadron that offers an exciting selection of activities throughout the year. These activities include fieldcraft, aeromodelling, drill, survival, flying, ceremonial parades, community service, drones, shooting, team building and leadership development, and much more.

Our staff have a diverse background in fields like military, education, support work, aviation, and a large number of them were cadets themselves! We also have a qualified Duke of Edinburgh Award co-ordinator.

501 Squadron's recruiting intakes occur in Terms 1 and 3, with each intake culminating in a training weekend.

Our next official intake will begin on our first weekly parade night of Term 1, Thursday 9th of February. Please still feel free to submit an expression of interest/attend a parade night any week of this term, as we're happy to have you.

If you are interested in joining as either a cadet or an adult supervisor (staff), or you might be a parent/guardian of an interested person please see the information on this website about how to apply or email us!