THE Australian Army Band Kapooka's performance at the Henty Machinery Field Days was cancelled on Tuesday in the wake of beefed-up security for military personnel.
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Other consequences of higher terror alerts at Wagga's two military bases include Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel being advised not to wear their uniforms to and from work.
The terror alert level at RAAF Base Wagga at Forest Hill, the Army Recruit Training Centre at Kapooka and other installations around Australia was taken to the third highest level - Safebase Charlie - late last week after Prime Minister Tony Abbott moved the national terrorism level to high following unspecified raised fears of attacks in Australia.
Safebase Alpha and Bravo are the lowest levels, while Delta is the second highest level and Echo is the highest level of alert.
It is the first time the security level has risen from Bravo to Charlie since the September 11, 2001, attacks in the US.
In a message to military personnel around Australia, the Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, said security measures implemented at defence establishments would vary from base to base.
ARTC Commandant Colonel Steve Jobson CSC said he could not comment on specific measures at Kapooka but did confirm certain precautions were in place.
"For those people who have reason to access the base - the march outs is a good example and commercial activity is another - they will notice enhanced security measures, but by the same token nobody should be overly concerned," Colonel Jobson said.
"There is not going to be any overt impact on the city of Wagga and it certainly won't affect the economy of Wagga at all."
It is understood recruits will still be allowed to enjoy time off in Wagga.
The commander of No 31 Squadron at RAAF Base Wagga, Wing Commander Jo Elkington, declined to comment on the security situation.
The extremely popular Kapooka Band is booked to play on both days of the Wagga Show next week.
As of late yesterday, the performances had not been cancelled as far as the Wagga Show Society was aware.
A statement sent to The Daily Advertiser by the Department of Defence in response to questions about the bases said public performances by the band would continue "unless otherwise advised".
The statement said the RAAF Heritage Centre at Forest Hill would remain open to the public.
Members of the Kapooka Golf Club will still be able to play the course.
"ADF members have been advised to consider where they are going, to be aware of their surroundings and to exercise common sense and judgment when considering where and when to wear uniform in public," the statement said.