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The Red Berets exit a Caribou at 5500 feet, travelling at a speed of 90 knots. The team, composed of instructors and parachute riggers from PTS, reached speeds of about 250km/h in free fall before deploying their parachutes at 2500 feet. Photo by Pte Ben Shore, PTS

Range Finder

THE Army has begun using Defence’s first central training management system for range and field-firing activities.

About 650 users of Army training areas are now booking their range and field-firing activities through the Defence intranet.
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Mystery of the mace
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Plenty of future soldiers for Norforce
Recruiting deal with Manpower Services
Flat out like a lizard drinking
Long Tan recalled by 6RAR
Truckies ready to react to road accidents
Centre supplies ADF operations
US death on the increase
Talks in Japan
Guerreiro tribute
Hospital closes
Postcard from the Big Apple
Chineese army visits
The Boer war
Keogh conquers gruelling challenge
North set for carnival
Sports fan welcomed
ADFA gets taste of Kiwi rugby
Endurance test
Medal shoot at RMC
Soccer squad tours Vietnam
Guide to sports contributers
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The eagle has landed

The situation in Capricornia is critical. As the Pacific island descends into anarchy, Australia and New Zealand act to save the lives of their nationals. Aussie and Kiwi troops are sent in, evacuating frightened civilians. This was the scenario played out in central Queensland last month as Exercise Swift Eagle tested the capability of the ADF’s Ready Deployment Force
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Unit Profile - 1 Topo Svy Sqn

NOT just maps. That’s the unit’s catch cry and a truth made evident when 1 Topo Svy Sqn sets up and operates with full capabilities.
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Training - Command and Control

IN ORDER to prepare the battalion for its deployment, the soldiers of 5/7RAR have participated in a series of three exercises – Timor Dawn, Timor Prelude and Timor Dusk.
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