 By October the division consisted of the 8th and 14th Brigades, each of which consisted of three infantry battalions, along with artillery including the 33rd Heavy Coast Regiment, the 28th HAA Regiment, the 29th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment and anti-tank batteries, two field companies plus a field park of engineers, medical, Army Service Corps and support units.In October 1942, the 34th and 36th Battalions were detached from the division to garrison Tonga and Norfolk Island respectively.The 36th Battalion was accompanied by detachments from the divisional engineer, artillery and service units as N Force.