Army News, May 24, 2001

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May 24, 2001

		40mm given green light A NEW weapon is about to be released into service within the Australian Army and is expected to be in most units by the end of 2001. The 40mm Grenade Launcher Assembly was originally designed by RM-Equipment in the United States and its sight is designed by Knights-Armament...

		Combat rags enriched PRACTICAL combat clothing and equipment is a vital requirement for soldiers in Australia's modern army with new developments improving operational effectiveness on a continual basis.

		Banner retired ARTC lays up 20 years training history. ARMY'S most paraded banner was recently retired in front of a home crowd closing a chapter in recruit training and opening another.

		Samaritans promote life in remote evacuation BOUGAINVILLE Peace Monitors helped save the life of a young woman from the mountain village of Togarau while supporting the recent weapon disposal talks between the island's former warring factions.

		Tandem Thrust UNITED State's answer to 3RAR recently arrived in Australia with all the precision and skill expected a highly trained regiment. 1Btn 501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, US Army, landed at Singleton Field Firing Range at precisely 0900 hours, to begin their preparation for Exercise...

		Kapyong riser 3RAR heads to the field for exercise. SOLDIERS from the Parachute Battalion Group took to High Range Training Area recently for an exercise in synchronization and coordination with its parent-brigade.

		Letters To The Editor Removal god out to lunch. It is nearly that time of the year again when many members of the ADF are preparing to move the family and possessions to the new posting locality.

		Sig shines at Berrima event PRECISION and strength come to mind when thinking about equestrian sports and a recent competition allowed a soldier to show her stuff. Sig Emma Longmire, 7 Sig Regt, Cabarlah, a member of the Australian Army Equestrian Association (AAEA) and her horse Paddy's Punt...