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22 June 2007
Freshwater beach assault at 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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Environmental observers United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Shawn Lowry and Australian Army Lieutenant William Kimber discuses the environmental impact of amphibious vehicles on Freshwater Beach at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 17 June 2007)
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United States Marine Corps Armoured Amphibious Vehicles charge towards Freshwater Beach inside the Shoalwater Bay Training Area after leaving amphibious ship the USS Juneau.
(Date taken: 17 June 2007)
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A United States Marine Corps Armoured Amphibious Vehicle advances across Freshwater Beach inside the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 17 June 2007)
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United States Marine Corps and Australian infantry exit from an Armoured Amphibious Vehicle on Freshwater Beach at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 17 June 2007)
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A United States Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) storms towards Freshwater Beach.
(Date taken: 17 June 2007)
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Officer Commanding A Comapny 2RAR, Major Andrew Stevens, gives orders to Australian and United States Marine Corps (USMC) officers.
(Date taken: 17 June 2007)
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Australian soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment exit an Armoured Amphibious Vehicle on Freshwater Beach at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 17 June 2007)
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