Army News, October 25, 2001

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October 25, 2001

		DEPLOYMENT FIFTEEN-hundred ADF personnel will be deployed by mid-November to join the international war against terrorism. Prime Minister John Howard announced on October 16 the Australian commitment to the international coalition against the Al-Qaeda network and its allies, the Taliban militia presently in control of much of Afghanistan.

		Commemoration of Maryang San FIFTY years ago this month 3RAR soldiers undertook what is considered probably the greatest Australian accomplishment of the Korean War. To this day the Battle of Maryang San is considered a benchmark for unit level offensive operations in our army.

		New focus for AASAM GONE are the days when the ADF's top shots were measured by the number of stationary targets they could hit. This year's Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting (AASAM) has now been revamped, to pitch the best against each other in a tougher combat-like environment...

		Chook tests longer legs on snow run AVIATORS from 5 Avn Regt successfully deployed the regiment's latest acquisition - an extended-range fuel system (ERFS) fitted to the Army's fleet of Chinook helicopters. Introduced into service two months ago, the ERFS has a dual function, extending the range of the Chinooks as well as doubling as a forward air refuelling point for other rotary wing aircraft..

		Consultation begins After reporting the publication of the ADF Remuneration Review by Maj-Gen Barry Nunn (Rtd), ARMY now summarises what it means to you. ADF feedback on the proposed changes will form the basis for CDF Adm Chris Barrie's response to Government to be delivered in February next year.

		Letter to the Editor I am currently serving in East Timor as 2IC of the Force Logistics Squadron (FLS). One of my duties is editor of our monthly newsletter, The Pony Post, sent to all families of squadron members.