Draft:21st Construction Squadron

21st Construction Squadron
Active1950 - present
CountryAustralia
BranchAustralian Army
TypeSquadron
RoleMilitary Engineering
Size150-275
Part of6th Engineer Support Regiment
Nickname(s)Ginger Beers
Motto(s)With Strength and Precision (6 ESR)
Mascot(s)Red Rooster
Anniversaries18th of June (Waterloo Dinner)
EngagementsVietnam War

East Timor Afghanistan

Iraq
Commanders
Current CommanderMAJ Ancel Lupke
1st OCMAJ R.A. Venn

The 21st Construction Squadron is a sub-unit of the Australian Army, primarily composed of personnel from the Royal Australian Engineers. Formed in 1950, the squadron is currently part of the 6th Engineer Support Regiment (6 ESR) and is based at RAAF Base Amberley. Throughout its history, both as an independent unit and as part of a regiment, the squadron has deployed personnel on numerous operations and exercises both domestically and abroad. Notable deployments include Vietnam, Borneo, East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Since 1998, the squadron has regularly participated in the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) and has frequently provided disaster relief to the wider Australian community and South West Pacific partners.

21 Construction Squadron Logo.