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14 June 2007
Forces in readiness for Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.
Australia's strategic alliance with the US is a national asset, resulting in major strategic, political and economic benefits. As well, Australia's defence and intelligence capabilities, including in relation to terrorism, also benefit from the critical role played by exercises such as TS07.
Talisman Saber 2007 focuses on operational level war fighting with training based on fictional scenarios that vary according to location between ground, air and marine activities in conjunction with simulated exercises.
Key sites for Talisman Saber 2007 are located in Queensland, Northern Territory and the Coral Sea namely:
* Shoalwater Bay Training Area;
* Townsville Field Training Area; and
* Bradshaw Field Training Area.
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United States Marine Corps Corporal Michael Thomas is all smiles before leading his convoy of OSHKOSH trucks out of Rockhampton Force Maintenance Area South to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 13 June 2007)
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Australian Military Police Lance Corporal Matt Gilles, Sergeant Grant Johnson and United States Marines LCPL John Coates man the front gate at Rockhampton Force Maintenance Area South (Camp Rocky).
(Date taken: 13 June 2007)
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Stryker crewmen from the United States Army clean underneath their vehicle with high-pressured, recycled water to remove all weeds and seeds before entering the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 13 June 2007)
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Joint forces help out in the 10th Force Support Battalion (10FSB) kitchen at the Rockhampton Force Maintenance Area (Camp Rocky) to supply food to troops working in and around out of Camp Rocky. From left: Royal Australian Air Force Coporal Denis Walters, United States Navy Petty Officer Dennis Lovett, Australian Army Corporal Ross Angow, United States Navy Petty Officer Edith Webster, RAAF Leading Aircraft Woman Jennifer Lavis, United States Marine Corps Corporal Simeon Elum and Australian Army Corporal Sandra McElroy.
(Date taken: 13 June 2007)
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Private Brett Culling and Private Justin Connaghan-Harris, from the Townsville-based 10th Force Suppot Battalion, refuel an Army Mack truck.
(Date taken: 13 June 2007)
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