Army News, January 31, 2002

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January 31, 2002

		Be Smart, Say No A RECENT trend in the line taken by some soldiers when faced with discharge for involvement with illegal drugs has prompted comment from the Army's top man on personnel policy. Some members, when seeking Redress of Grievance (ROG), have argued that their urinalysis readings...

		The feeling of freedom once home MEMBERS of the multinational contingent in East Timor's border region are noticing the stabilising affects of their presence in that country.Since the arrival of the peackeeping force, there has been a steady flow of refugees crossing back into East Timor...

		CA's Australia Day message I wish the men and women of the Australian Army at home and aboard a happy and safe Australia Day. Australia Day is a special day for our nation. It is a day when Australians everywhere have the opportunity to reflect on their achievements over the past year...

		Aussie steps on mine AN AUSTRALIAN soldier in Afghanistan injured by a mine has become the first military casualty of the nation's involvement with the war on terrorism. The soldier was on patrol in southern Afghanistan when he stood on an anti-personnel mine, which severed his big toe...

		Fighting the cold and al Qa'eda FOR the first time since Australian special forces deployed in Afghanistan as part of the war against terrorism, soldiers have spoken about operations in the devastated country. Brig Gary Bornholt, PACC, recently released the information at a press conference in Canberra.

		RSM 2 Div retires after 38 years AFTER 38 years service in the Army, WO1 Col Lee is hanging up his hat to take up the challenge of doing a great deal of nothing much. Former RSM 2 Div, WO1 Lee said he had no idea what he was going to do and had no plans for the coming year.

		Two from 2RAR FOR some of the first soldiers to see East Timor in the days after the massacres and destruction of 1999, a second tour is illustrating the recovery process in full swing two years later. 2RAR is approaching the half-way point of its second six-month tour, this time operating in the...

		Ausbatt sees last of canvas living WHEN elements of the 2RAR Bn Gp move en mass to occupy their new, purpose-built compounds along East Timor's border they will find the contrast remarkable. After two years of rotations through the Australian AO in the western district, life under canvas will be no longer.

		Aussies help ETDF fire up A JOINT international effort continues in Metinaro near Dili to ready the first group of East Timorese citizens to man that nation's newly formed defence force, before a gradual withdrawal process begins for UNTAET soldiers.

		Letter to the Editor

		Touch titles revived MORE than 300 people participated in a reinvigorated ADF Touch Association Defcredit National Championships at Randwick Barracks in December last year. The participation level almost doubled from the 2000 national titles, previously held in Jindabyne...