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New Army Website Comes On-line

The new improved Army website, which comes on line on Monday December 14, is designed to be a "one stop shop" for current information on the Australian Army, it's history, it's service to the community and the variety of career opportunities the Army offers.

Captain Rick Dawson, project manager, says that the newly designed website is first and foremost user friendly. "It's for those sorts of people whose time is important. There are no heavy graphics, the layout is simple and the navigation techniques are specifically designed to allow the user to find the information they require, quickly and easily – basically it's fast and efficient and combines all the best features of commercial sites" Captain Dawson says.

The existing site has had little development since its inception in 1996 and, while it was adequate, it needed to be updated to keep in line with the rapid developments in website technology.

The new website also includes a greater choice for those with time to browse.

It will incorporate a range of new sections including What's New, Events, Gallery, Fact Sheets, Publications, Profile, all cross referenced and with immediate access. Later additions to the new website will include a Competition section and a Game section.

Captain Dawson says that the main reason for the re- design of the Army website is to provide the public at large with the opportunity to "experience the Army through the Web. "It's got something for everyone from the serious 'Defence buff' right through to the occasional browser and the more serious net surfer", Captain Dawson says.

Further information . . .

Captain Rick Dawson: (02) 6265 5993, 0419 419 383