03 July 2007
Images from 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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Lance Corporal Mick Ayres, 27, from Melbourne-based 5/6 Royal Victorian Regiment flies from the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in a Royal Australian Air Force Caribou. Reservists from 4 Brigade and 5 Brigade provided rear security for an American logistics battalion during Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 28 June 2007)
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Major Wayne Gough and Captain Paul Graham from Combat Training Control, check the location of Australian soldiers and United States Marines. The soldiers are fitted with Tactical Engagement Simulation System vests as they move through the Urban Operations Training Facility. It is a new facility located at the Raspberry Creek Junction inside the Shoalwater Bay Training Area for Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 29 June 2007)
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Two Australian soldiers from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, move to the safety of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) and out of the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF). It is a new facility located at the Raspberry Creek Junction inside the Shoalwater Bay Training Area for Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 29 June 2007)
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Soldiers from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, run to cover in one of the containers of the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF). It is a new facility located at the Raspberry Creek Junction inside the Shoalwater Bay Training Area for Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 29 June 2007)
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Soldiers from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, provide all-round defence before they break off into differenet areas of the Urban Operations Training Facility. It is located at the Raspberry Creek Junction inside the Shoalwater Bay Training Area for Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 29 June 2007)
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United States Marine gunners of Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion 11th Regiment relax after a fire mission at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 01 July 2007)
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From left: Private (PTE) Chris Redman, PTE Michael Crank and PTE Frank Attard from mortar platoon, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, prepare to fire during a live practice at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 01 July 2007)
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Gun crew three from Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fires 'The Punisher' during a live shoot at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 01 July 2007)
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Lance Bombardier Shane Clarke from 4th Field Regiment lines up the targets at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during exercise Talisman Saber 07. The 33 year old Lance Bombardier
(Date taken: 02 July 2007)
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Bombardier Aymon Vagulans from 4th Field Regiment calls in close air support at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during exercise Talisman Saber 07. The 23 year old Bombardier is originally from Townsville.
(Date taken: 02 July 2007)
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Gunner David Rowe from 4th Field Regiment lines up the 105mm Hamel Gun for a fire for effect mission at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during exercise Talisman Saber 07. The 18 year old Gunner is originally from Marsden, QLD.
(Date taken: 02 July 2007)
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(L-R) Gunner (GNR) David Rowe (Marsden, QLD), GNR Lucas Carmona (Werribee, VIC) and GNR Nicholas Hayes (Townsville) from 4th Field Regiment prepare and load the 105mm Hamel Gun for a fire for effect mission at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during exercise Talisman Saber 07. The 18 year old Gunner is originally from Marsden, QLD.
(Date taken: 02 July 2007)
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The 105mm Hamel in action at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 02 July 2007)
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Members from 4th Field Regiment prepare and load the 105mm Hamel Gun for a fire for effect mission at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 02 July 2007)
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