Exercise Talisman Saber 2011
This information will assist US military units and personnel visiting and/or exercising in Australia for Exercise TS11.
Exercise Talisman Saber 2011 (TS11) is a joint Australian and United States military exercise, focusing on operational and tactical interoperability through a high end, medium intensity scenario involving live, virtual and constructive forces. TS11 will be conducted in Australia in 2011, date to be confirmed.
AQIS's import and export inspection and certification is essential to maintaining Australia's highly favourable animal, plant and human health status and access to export markets. AQIS will inspect all military equipment prior to import to minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering Australia. AQIS officers will also travel to offshore locations to pre-inspect US military equipment prior to arriving in Australia for the exercise; this will assist in keeping the quarantine risk offshore and meeting the short timeframe requirements of the US military for clearance.
Information on specific aspects of TS11
- The Australian Government Department of Defence is managing the environmental impact of this exercise.
- Vessels requirements for entering Australia.
- AQIS requirements for foreign government vessels invoking sovereign immunity
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- AQIS arrangements for aircraft invoking sovereign immunity (8 May 2008) PDF [26kb]
- Aircraft requirements for entering Australia. AQIS Guidelines for Airline and Aircraft Operators Arriving in Australia PDF [207kb]
- Arriving at Non-Proclaimed Ports: For aircraft or vessels that wish to arrive at a non-proclaimed port, such as Rockhampton Airport, Bradshaw Field Training Area, RAAF Curtin, Delamere Range or Shoalwater Bay Training Area, the captain, owner or agent must apply using a 20AA form 10 days prior to arrival. 20AA approvals are aircraft registration and date specific, therefore individual applications are required for each aircraft.
Any cargo that has not been cleared by AQIS that needs to be offloaded at a non proclaimed port, such as Tindal, Rockhampton Airport, Bradshaw Field Training Area, RAAF Curtin, Delamere Range, or Shoalwater Bay Training Area, must apply using a 20D form 10 days prior to arrival. AQIS will work with the US Military to ensure the most efficient method of application is utilised, e.g., one 20D application to cover each non-proclaimed port for the period of the exercise.
- Cleaning requirements for military equipment and personal items, such as pack and webbing and parachutes.
- Food and Meals Ready to Eat (MRE).
- Mail that has been sent from family or friends outside of Australia.
- Frequently asked questions from military personnel.
Offshore inspections
Offshore inspections will be conducted by AQIS officers in the offshore location where the equipment/machinery is located. If your unit's equipment is being inspected prior to import into Australia, the timeline for inspections can be found at the Asia-Pacific Area Network (APAN) website. To include your unit please contact the US Marine/AQIS Liaison Contact. For detailed information on offshore inspections contact AQIS.
TS11 contact details (Australian quarantine)
AQIS
Email: Excercise Talisman
Phone: +61 7 3246 8755
Fax: +61 7 3246 8785
After Hours: Leonie Kearney 0408 500 665
US Marine Corps
TBA
Other Australian Government agencies
For information on firearms, prohibited imports, illegal drugs and the Tourist Refund Scheme, contact the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
For information on visa requirements, contact the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
For information on the import of medicines, contact the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration.