This introduction to the organisation and structure of Australia's military forces has been prepared by the Memorial's Military History Section.

• Rank
  • Comparative table of ranks
• Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
  • Organisation
  • Stations and watches
  • Structure
• Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS)
• Australian Army
  • Organisation
  • Arms
  • Services
  • Structure
  • Detailed structure
  • One army, two armies?
• Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) and Royal Australian Women's Army Corps (WRAAC)
• Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS)
• Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
  • Organisation
  • Structure
  • Squadron codes
• Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) and Women's Royal Australian Air Force (WRAAF)