| 21st Construction Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1950 - present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Military Engineering |
| Size | 150-275 |
| Part of | 6th Engineer Support Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Ginger Beers |
| Motto(s) | With Strength and Precision (6 ESR) |
| Mascot(s) | Red Rooster |
| Anniversaries | 18th of June (Waterloo Dinner) |
| Engagements | Vietnam War
East Timor Afghanistan Iraq |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | MAJ Ancel Lupke |
| 1st OC | MAJ 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.
