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The number of detainees and the time they spend at the DFCE varies considerably. As of 2002 the average period of detention was 14–16 days, with 270 days being the longest up to that time. In 2013 the average sentence served by detainees at the DFCE was 23 days, though the number of personnel held in
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Personnel held at the DFCE are required to participate in a very strict and intensive regime of military training. The goal of this program is to prepare them to return to active service by building respect for military authority and improving the individual's self-respect and discipline. Detainees
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for detainees. At this time, it was intended that the dog would be the first in a line of
Newfoundlands to perform these roles. This dog is affectionately named 'Charlie' and although elderly, is in good health as of 2020. Charlie continues to reside at DFCE to date and is allocated a specifically
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The DFCE was established on 17 January 1989. It replaced the 1st
Military Correctional Establishment, which had existed at Heathcote Road, Hammondville. It was relocated to its current location in 1992, and from 1 July that year reported to Headquarters, Logistics Command. On 16 December 1996 the
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In 1997 it was reported that 55 ADF personnel had been subjected to abusive treatment during "Attitude
Adjustment Training" which took place during familiarisation visits to the DFCE from 1993 onwards. This practice ceased following the reports on 31 July 1997 and in March 1998 the Minister for
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A purpose-built complex for the DFCE was opened in 1992. It included two wings of 13 single-person cells each, with a maximum capacity of 22 people. As of 2002, one cell was being converted into a female shower block, two cells were set-aside for segregated detention and one cell had
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DFCE was reassigned to
Headquarters, Training Command and made part of the Military Police School. Following another reorganisation, it became part of the Military Police Training Centre from 1 December 1997. As of 2013, the DFCE formed part of the Defence Police Training Centre.
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The DFCE is staffed by members of the three services, with personnel serving at the facility being designated "instructors" rather than "guards" or similar. As of 2002 staff assigned to the DFCE received four days specialist training before commencing in the role.
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Defence ordered that an inquiry be conducted into the allegations. The inquiry found that "Attitude
Adjustment Training" had been lawful and recommended that the practice be resumed under a different name once "strict procedures and controls" were put in place.
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who have been sentenced to more than 14 days of detention. It also serves as one of the facilities where personnel under arrest are held while awaiting trial. ADF personnel can be sentenced to up to two years imprisonment at the facility.
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The main role of the DFCE is to rehabilitate members of the ADF who have been sentenced to detention for breaching military regulations or laws, though it also seeks to deter such behaviour. An article in the RAAF publication
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DFCE detainees have access to a library and classroom, which are used as part of the military training program. The facility also has an outdoors gym which is used for physical training sessions.
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also undertake charity activities, including supervised projects conducted away from
Holsworthy. While at the DFCE, detainees can win the right to minor privileges through good behaviour.
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1017:Department of Communities and Justice
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385:Burton, Sean (19 June 2002).
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1044:List of Australian prisons
223:Royal Australian Air Force
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496:. Department of Defence.
342:. Department of Defence.
263:Closed-circuit television
132:17 January 1989
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191:Australian Defence Force
577:Places of detention in
252:Facilities and staffing
335:Meechan, A.W. (1998).
97:33.97167°S 150.92778°E
420:"Force of obligation"
298:rehabilitation animal
215:Royal Australian Navy
387:"A correct approach"
102:-33.97167; 150.92778
1022:GEO Group Australia
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100: /
88:150°55′40″E
75:Coordinates
1057:Categories
1042:See also:
985:Wollongong
953:Parramatta
926:Juniperina
899:Deniliquin
885:Condobolin
841:Holsworthy
775:Wellington
760:St Heliers
665:Glen Innes
655:Emu Plains
620:Brewarrina
309:References
156:Holsworthy
144:Managed by
136:1989-01-17
85:33°58′18″S
1005:Operators
978:Wentworth
967:Trial Bay
879:Braidwood
867:Balranald
846:Villawood
784:Juveniles
720:Mary Wade
715:Macquarie
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650:Dillwynia
645:Shortland
391:Air Force
244:article.
232:Air Force
179:Australia
971:Tuncurry
948:Narrabri
940:Maitland
917:Grenfell
908:Pinchgut
864:Armidale
821:Riverina
770:Tamworth
710:Long Bay
670:Goulburn
630:Cessnock
610:Clarence
600:Bathurst
535:10 April
529:Archived
525:ParlInfo
504:10 April
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468:10 April
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428:Archived
401:10 April
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344:Archived
121:Capacity
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933:Kempsey
930:Keelong
913:Grafton
882:Burrowa
876:Bombala
873:Biloela
806:Kariong
765:Tabulam
750:Parklea
705:Lithgow
685:Ivanhoe
605:Berrima
276:History
176:Country
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791:Acmena
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725:Mannus
675:Hunter
593:Adults
296:and a
294:mascot
236:prison
199:Sydney
160:Sydney
129:Opened
113:Status
1032:Serco
997:Young
963:Taree
903:Dubbo
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811:Orana
695:Junee
635:Cooma
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537:2016
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