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The 8/12 Sun Tanning Team is a private selection of individuals from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery that specialize in the process known as Sun tanning.
The 8/12 Sun Tanning Team was established in Summer of 2019 at Robertson Barracks in order to allow individuals to gather and deliberately expose themselves to UV rays in order to engage in a passive recreational activity known as Sun Tanning.
The 8/12 Sun Tanning Team engages in other recreational activities such as Water polo, International travel, Fitness culture and converse on important topics such as Men's health, Mental health and movements inspired by Aziz Shavershian ("Zyzz").
| 8/12 Sun Tanning Team | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2019 - Present |
| Country | Australia |
| Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Role | Recreational Sun Tanning |
| Size | 10 members (UNOFFICIAL) |
| Part of | 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (UNOFFICIAL) |
| Garrison/HQ | Robertson Barracks, Darwin (UNOFFICIAL) |
| Colours | Tan, Brown, Khaki, Black |
| Countries visited | Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, Timor-leste |
Purpose[edit]
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Whilst Sun Tanning is not officially recognized as an activity in the Australian Defence Force, many soldiers throughout the history of the ADF have participated and engaged in Sun Tanning and similar activities during times of rest away from the battle-zones as a way to recover and recuperate as shown below. The 8/12 Sun Tanning Team is a reminder of Australian History during all wars, demonstrating the ability to relax, condition, exercise and strive to better ones self mentally and physically in and out of the battle.
Fun in the surf[edit]
Exactly 80 years ago, the first contingent of Australian infantry troops arrived in the Middle East after a voyage that saw them zig-zag their way across the Indian Ocean to avoid the threat of prowling German U-boats. After disembarking in Egypt, most of the troops were transported to camps in Palestine. There, they were trained for months to prepare them for combat. Between 100,000 and 130,000 Australian troops eventually served in the Middle East between 1940-42, according to historian Mark Johnston, writing in his book, Anzacs in the Middle East.[2]
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The striking images below were shot during surf carnivals held at beaches in Gaza and Tel Aviv over the years the WWII Australians were stationed in Palestine. More can be found on the Australian War Memorial website specifically mentioning the "Australian Surf Lifesaving Carnival Gaza Beach Palestine".[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Queensland, State Library of (1943-04-01), Soldiers relaxing away from the battle zone, North Queensland, April 1943, retrieved 2023-01-05
- ↑ "Rediscovered trove of historic photos shows Anzacs in new light". ABC News. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- ↑ "SURF LIFESAVING CARNIVAL AT GAZA BEACH. THE 6TH DIVISION CAVALRY TEAM LINED UP IN THEIR SWIMMING ..." www.awm.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
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