Exercise 'FARRAN'
7 - 8 February 1958:
A tactical exercise without troops was used to discuss aspects of planning a small-scale raid on an industrial site (South Fremantle Power Station).
First Major Exercise
10 February 1958:
The 1st SAS Company departed Perth by rail for the 1st Brigade concentration at Holsworthy in New South Wales, and its first major exercise with the 1st Brigade in the Kangaroo Valley region south of Sydney. Their role was to act as a controlled enemy, engaging in infiltration and harassment.In this, they were highly successful, already showing the benefit of their earlier intensive training in Western Australia
At the end of the exercise, training in parachuting, canoeing and minor tactics was conducted in the Gan Gan – RAAF Williamtown area of New South Wales, under instructors from the Sydney based 1st Commando Company.
First Social Event
6 June 1958:
The 1st SAS Company held its initial social event - a Company Ball.