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05 October 2010
Build up of Exercise Hamel 2010

Military personnel and units from across Australia and contingents from the United States Marines and the New Zealand Army have deployed to Townsville for the build up of Exercise Hamel 2010. Exercise Hamel will be held at defence training areas Northern Queensland, these being Townsville Field Training Area and the Tully Training Area from October 10 to November 11. Hamel is the first for the newly-created Forces Command which comprises about 87 per cent of the Australian Army and will involve more than 6000 Australian personnel from Army, Navy and Air Force. Exercise Director, Brigadier John Frewen Forces Command, said that Hamel will be a highly demanding and realistic training activity that will see the 3rd Brigade well prepared to face any challenge on the modern, complex battlefield. “This exercise is a vital one for the Australian Army and in many ways is an historic event in the way we prepare troops for combat operations,” Brigadier Frewen said. “It will enhance the Army’s ability to undertake operations both in Australia and overseas. “Exercise Hamel will ensure that every soldier of the 3rd Brigade is as well prepared as they can be for any future contingencies. “It represents our commitment to world-class training and making sure that we stand ready to defend Australia and it’s national interests.”

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(left to right) Brig Stuart Smith Comd 3 Bde and Brig John Frewen FORCOMD at the build up to Exercise Hamel at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.
(Date taken: 04 October 2010)
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(left to right) Brig Stuart Smith Comd 3 Bde and Brig John Frewen FORCOMD at the build up to Exercise Hamel at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.

(Date taken: 04 October 2010)
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(left to right) Craftsman Daniel Stoman, Craftsman David Allen and Corporal Paul Krummel 1st Armoured Regiment aboard a M88A2 Hercules Armoured Recovery Vehicle at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville during the lead-up to Exercise Hamel.

(Date taken: 04 October 2010)
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An M1 Abrahms and a Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter at the build up to Exercise Hamel at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.

(Date taken: 04 October 2010)
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An M1 Abrahms and a Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter at the build up to Exercise Hamel at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.

(Date taken: 04 October 2010)
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An M1 Abrahms and a TigerArmed Reconnaissance Helicopter at the build up to Exercise Hamel at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.

(Date taken: 04 October 2010)
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