Dear Unit Association Leader/ANZAC Day Participant,

Congratulations on your decision to participate in this year's ANZAC Day Commemoration March.

Before you march however, there are certain accepted protocols that you should be aware of. The Dawn Service, Gunfire Breakfast, ANZAC Day Commemoration March and Commemoration Service are the prime opportunities to remember those who gave so much for our country - especially those who are no longer with us.

In respect of your participation today, you should be aware that the consensus of the Returned Servicemen and Women, who form the body of this March, is that they be allowed to retain the integrity of the comradeship formed through service for as long as possible. While they recognise the importance of, and respect the participation of the next of kin (NOK), they request the following guidelines to be observed by all participants:

All marchers should conform to forming up and marching 6 abreast.

WW2 Veterans are encouraged to use transport provided and form up behind their respective division, or equivalent, grouped banners, and remain in the vehicle until the March is completed.

NOK should march as a group behind the veterans and be old enough to march the full distance (1.8km) without assistance.

NOK representation should be restricted to 1 per veteran.

Attire should be neat & tidy out of respect for the fallen (torn denim, sporting attire, dirty joggers are no appreciated).

Carrying of pictures of relatives is not supported.

NOK are to wear medals on the right breast (left breast is reserved for the original recipient of the medals).

Media services have been advised not to conduct interviews "on the move" during the March.

Veterans are requested not to join or leave the March other than at the Assembly and Dispersal points.

We will be grateful if you adopt these guidelines. By doing so you will not only honour your fallen comrades and forebears, but you will also help to maintain the ANZAC tradition we are all so proud of.

Yours sincerely
ANZAC Day Commemoration Council