Urinanalysis identified soldiers in 1 Bde who had been using illegal drugs. About 100 suspects gave samples after investigation by MPs and NT police. Soldiers in 1 Bde have spoken out against drug use by colleagues because it places their lives at risk. Photo by LACW Simone Liebelt, Air Force newspaper. Hand provided by Cpl Damian Shovell, Army newspaper

Testing times
Urinanalysis identifies drug users letting down their mates

Information from soldiers has played a key part in investigating suspected illegal drug use within the Army.
As a result, Military Police and NT police raided 1 Bde units on Robertson Barracks recently.
In response, soldiers from 1 Bde concerned about working with colleagues using illegal drugs, have called for more regular testing.

LCpl Rick Saxby, 2CER, demonstrates his water supply and drainage system.

The Army's best ideas men

GOOD ideas, like hot and cold running water in field kitchens, flowed freely at 7 Bde's second annual Good Ideas Expo at Gallipoli Barracks sponsored by Frontline and DefCredit.

What will your salary be?

The draft Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2004 - 2006 has been released and is now available to ADF members so they can make an informed judgement on what is being offered.

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