Australian Army Canteens Service
AACS · Australian Army Canteen Service
1941 – 1959
Army-run canteen organisation that operated canteens, shops and amenities for soldiers in camps in Australia and overseas, with its profits used for soldiers' welfare.
How it came into existence
Formed during the Second World War to take over camp and unit canteens from private contractors, under the Military Board in the Department of the Army. The start year is not confirmed: state detachments of an Australian Defence Canteens Service were becoming detachments of the Australian Army Canteens Service in 1943 and 1944.
How it ended
Combined with the RAAF's canteens in 1959 in a single Army and Air Force canteen organisation established by regulations under the Defence Act 1903 (the exact arrangement is not confirmed).
- Army canteens and retail services
Main functions
- Operating Army canteens and retail stores
- Supplying goods to soldiers in camps and on operations
- Generating profits for soldiers' welfare funds
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Army.
Lineage
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Sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.