1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat , Phuoc Tuy Provence , Vietnam Were was the Australian Base ? This photograph is an aerial view of the 1st Australian Task Force. The base was located east of Saigon in Phuoc Tuy Provence The hill named Nui Dat (Small Hill in Vietnamese)can be seen in the centre. Luscombe Field (airstrip) can be seen to the right. Route 2, the only road link to Vung Tau,can be seen at the top. How did the Aussie Diggers Live ? The Aussie Digger in Vietnam lived his life in 4 man tents at 1ATF Base. It didnt take the canvas tents long to rot from the tropical conditions. Sandbagged against enemy mortar attack and air conditioned by nature. A canvas stretcher,mozzie net,metal trunk and the rest you had to scrounge. Aussie ingenuity turned ammunition boxes into practical furniture. Not all the buildings were tents,above is an aireal view of supply, administration and logistic buildings built around 1ATF Base. Some buildings were of this style,this is an RAP (Regimental Aid Post ) If you had a medical complaint,this was were you saw the Uc-dai-loi , # 1 , Bak Si (Australian Best Doctor) Most common complaints for the Aussie diggers were,skin rashes, prickly heat,ear infections,foot problems the RSM and the Vungers Drips. Whats the last one ? Read the "Gunners Doctor" by David Bradford :) Back to Information Page Please check HERE for items wanted for Collection Please use this EMAIL for any contact.