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THE Army’s key role in the defence of Australia against terrorism has been strengthened with the raising of two specialist units.
The Incident Response Regiment (IRR) and the Tactical Assault Group East (TAG-E), based at Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney, have been officially unveiled as Australia’s military response to the September 11 attacks on the US by terrorists linked to the al Qa’eda network.

Families go on exercise
MEMBERS of B Sqn 3/4 Cav Regt recently had the chance to show their families and friends what they do during their many frequent periods away from home.

The world's his stage
A NEW senior leader will oversee ADF operations at the strategic level, with Maj-Gen Ken Gillespie taking over the reins of Strategic Operations Division from AVM Alan Titheridge.

No need for vampires
SINCE the beginning of 2002, more than 200 Army personnel have donated blood at the Townsville Blood Service.

Worth their weight
CARGO Specialists of 30 Terminal Sqn, 10FSB, shivered in awe at the sight of the first two Kalmar Rough Terrain Container Handlers (RTCH) being presented to CO Lt-Col Kim Faithful.

New HQ for aviation brigade
ARMY has a new command and control structure for Army Aviation.
HQ 16 Bde (Avn) has been formed by the amalgamation of the Aviation Support Group and Commander Divisional Aviation staff to become the latest addition to Land Command.

Your chance to win for charity
THE Military Workshop, based in Brisbane, is donating 15 print copies of Our Duties Done, by artist Ian Coate, as fundraisers to military organisations and associations.

Whistleblower scheme opens
AN EXPANDED whistleblower scheme for reporting alleged misconduct is now in effect for those members who have lost faith in the normal reporting route through the chain of command.

Good weather for 5CSSB
WITH fitness and fingernails on the line, Nine Network Today Show star Sami Lukis recently weathered a weekend with an Army Reserve company in Sydney.

Upgrade of training ranges
All ADF personnel will soon have Australia-wide access to first-class shooting facilities, thanks to the ongoing upgrade of Marksmanship Training Ranges (MTR) across the country.

Have movement order, will travel with JMCO
Soldiers from JMCO Melbourne had a part to play in Op Slipper recently, assisting with the final leg home of the newly returned 16 AD Regt contingent.

31RQR hosts NQ cadets
CADETS in North Queensland recently camped out with 31RQR to experience life as soldiers.

Dragonfly eyes for soldiers
Wondering what’s over the hill or around the corner may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a humble insect and ground-breaking work by DSTO and the US Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA).

Web site for Puckapunyal
Puckapunyal now has a new web site and 20 brand new DHA homes as part of moves to promote the base to the wider Army.

A marathon life of achievement
WO1 Alan “Blue” Ingram collapsed and died on August 2 at Simpson Barracks after completing a BFA.

Study scheme is a success
The Defence Assisted Study Scheme (DASS) and Career Transition Assistance Scheme (CTAS) have proved a success.

Happy as a pig in MUD
REGIONAL Victoria has a new $5 million Multi-User Depot, which was recently opened by CA Lt-Gen Peter Leahy in Bendigo.

Psych teams help on ops
TEN years ago it would have been impossible to imagine a Psych Support Team (PST) on operations, but these days they are permanently in the AO doing pro-active face-to-face work with soldiers.

New deputy commander in Timor
BRIG Justin Kelly will next week assume the role of Deputy Force Commander of the Peacekeeping Force, UNMISET, from fellow Australian Maj-Gen Ian Gordon.

Ammo techs vital
PEOPLE who thought ammunition technicians (AT) were a dying breed should think again – this is the message from three soldiers serving with the Peace Monitoring Group (PMG) on Op Bel Isi.

Soldiers use aggressor's energy through Aikido
KNOWLEDGE of martial arts is a fine skill to teach in any location and Bougainville is no exception.

World briefs
Briefs from USA, Zambia, New Zeland, Macedonia and the Czech Republic.

Have a good weekend digger
AIRBORNE enemies have met for a second time but it looks like the AUSBATT Preventative Medicine Section is winning the war against their long-time enemy, the disease-carrying mosquito.

It gives me fever
A US Army soldier recently captured his third consecutive Army Chess Championship at Fort Myer, securing a place in his third Inter-service Chess Championship at Point Loma in San Diego.

6RAR strike back
6RAR was put through its paces recently, undertaking a 35km route march and river crossing during Exercise Long Strike in the Wide Bay Training Area..

Island gun gets face lift
A SIGNIFICANT piece of Australia’s military history is now in better shape thanks to the men and women of HMAS Kanimbla.

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