The RAAC Association (RAACA) was formed in 1946 to enhance the special camaraderie which the corps  generates hand in hand with the RAAC units and unit associations across the nation.  Our (the RAACA's) purpose is to maintain unity and contact between all RAAC units and members from the  day they join the RAAC onwards.  This is achieved, inter-alia, by conducting ANZAC Eve, ANZAC Day, Cambrai Day and other  commemorations: prize giving to RAAC graduates; senior high school student scholarships and most  importantly by the publishing of newsletters.  We have trained advisors to help with any welfare or entitlement concerns.  Further, we encourage widows  to remain in contact so that they can seek our help with any difficulty they may face.  The RAACA is also represented on the Australian Veterans and Defence Service Council (AVADSC) which  is the peak body concerning the well being of soldiers old and new.  Our submissions to Government and  Defence go direct through the AVADSC to gain emphasis and greater attention.  The Corps originates from the Mounted and Cavalry units created in colonial times.  It carries the heritage  of  those units and post Federation Commonwealth Horse in the Boer War, the Light Horse and Machine  Gun units of World War I, the Light Horse, Armoured and Special Forces units developed between the wars  and deployed in World War II, the Tank, Armoured Mobility and Armoured Reconnaissance troops that are  either serving or have served in Vietnam, Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan.  Currently, the Corps consists of  Tank, Reconnaissance, Armoured Mobility and Light Cavalry units.  The RAACA has branches and sub-branches existing in all states and the Northern Territory. Many of our  members are also volunteers at the various Corps Museums and Regimental Collections throughout  Australia.  The role of the National Headquarters of the RAACA is rotated within the states but it operates as a  separate Federal Executive.  The tasks include publication of the Association journal ‘Black Beret’ and  administration of the FB Hinton Scholarship Trust for members' senior high school children.   The Association has members who served in World War II to the present day, Regular and Reserve. Your  membership is critical to the continued existance of the vital Armoured Corps organisation. Please accept  this invitation to join and encourage all fellow Black Hats to do likewise. Simply click the button to the right,  download the appropriate form, complete it and despatch with your cheque to the relevant State  Association. Your membership and contribution to the Association are most welcome.  Welcome