Image Gallery: September 2010
17 September 2010
Fire Power Demonstration
Some of the Army’s most advanced weapon systems were displayed in a fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity.
A combined arms battle group engaged targets by day and night with mortars, artillery, cavalry, helicopters and Royal Australian Air Force fighter aircraft at the Townsville Field Training Area on September 9.
The 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment’s Combat Team Bravo manned the defensive position for the display and was supported by B Squadron 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment in protected mobility vehicles.
Brigadier Stuart Smith Commander 3rd Brigade said the soldiers demonstrated the weapons that may be bought to bear in the combined arms battle in order to paint a picture of the way that battle may be fought.
“Combined arms is about mutual support - air supporting ground forces, aviation supporting combat forces and armour, cavalry and artillery combining with infantry to fight the land battle,” Brigadier Smith said.
“All this is underpinned by a strong combat services support element, in particular, to preserve our force with casualty evacuation.”
“There is one lesson that I would like the soldiers to take back and that is the lesson of mutual support.”
Artillery support was provided by 4th Field Regiment and a Chinook from 5th Aviation Regiment was used to display rotary wing capabilities.
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Pte Maree Dibella 3rd Brigade watchkeeper prepares to go and watch the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 08 September 2010)
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Private Leigh Beazley 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, mans his .50 cal heavy machine-gun at the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 08 September 2010)
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Lance Corporal Dirk Thompson, Bravo Company 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, prepares for the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 08 September 2010)
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A Chinook from 5th Aviation Regiment flys past at the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 08 September 2010)
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Corporal Rob Weir, 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Recon Platoon, gives orders to his patrol at the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 08 September 2010)
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Private Joshua Phillips 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Recon Platoon, provides cover for a simulated casualty at the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 08 September 2010)
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Members of Combat Team Bravo 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, man their defensive position at the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 08 September 2010)
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Private David Vella, Bravo Company 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, watches the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 08 September 2010)
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Gunner Leigh Farrow 4th Field Regiment on the dial sight of the 105mm Howitzer at the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 09 September 2010)
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A Royal Australian Air Force FA-18 Hornet attacks a feature in a fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 09 September 2010)
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The effects of the Royal Australian Air Force FA-18 Hornets' bombs are seen in a fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 09 September 2010)
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Private Steven Bell and Private Nick Green 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment at the fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 09 September 2010)
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A Javelin missile is launched in a fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 09 September 2010)
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The effect of night firing is displayed in a fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 09 September 2010)
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The effect of night firing is displayed in a fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 09 September 2010)
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The effect of night firing is displayed in a fire power demonstration during the 3rd Brigade’s Combined Arms Training Activity on September 9 at the Townsville Field Training Area.
(Date taken: 09 September 2010)
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