This Australian Military BOOK 'The Royal Australian Corps of Transport: A History of Australian Army Transport 1973–2000. ' by A. Palazzo. The Royal Australian Corps of Transport is a corps within the Australian Army. It was formed in 1973 and is responsible for the operation of army surface transport assets. The RACT was formed on 1 June 1973 from and amalgamation of a number of functions of two existing corps: Royal Australian Army Service Corps (RAASC) and Royal Australian Engineers Transportation Service. Detailed text supported with numerous colour and B&W Illustrations. A prime source for genealogists and military historians.