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18 June 2007
Amphibious training with US Marines
Australian troops from the 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment (20 STA REGT), have conducted familiarisation training with US Marines and their AAV-7s, commonly known as Amtracks, from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, at the Shoalwater Bay training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
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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(L-R) Gunner (GNR) Allan Perry, GNR Jason O'Leary and GNR Troy King from Brisbane-based 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment exiting a United States Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle while on exercise Talisman Saber 07 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 15 June 2007)
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Gunner Jason O'Leary from Brisbane-based 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment takes up a defensive position after exiting a United States Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle while on exercise Talisman Saber 07 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 15 June 2007)
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A United States Amphibious Assault Vehicle displays its smoke screen capability during Exercise Talisman Saber 07 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 15 June 2007)
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Private Dallas Stockdale from the 9th Petroleum Platoon assisting (L-R) Sergeant David Hixon and Lance Corporal Christopher Covell from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade with the refuel of a United States Amphibious Assault Vehicle while on Exercise Talisman Saber 07 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 15 June 2007)
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Corporal Daniel Graafmans (26 Transport), Sergeant Daniel Smith (3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade), Private Craig Doran (26 Transport),Private Joel Black (26 Transport) and Lance Corporal Donald Parker (3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade) conducting familiarisation training with the Abrams on Exercise Talisman Saber 07 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 15 June 2007)
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