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Good
to go
THE Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) is fast approaching readiness
for deployment following a successful combined arms live-fi
re exercise and the addition of force-enhancing equipment.
Ancient
fort will be base
THE AMTG will deploy to Iraq with the ability to repair and
maintain its ASLAV fleet and all mission-specific equipment,
while receiving additional general logistic support from the
Coalition.
Upgrades
to equipment
THE
host of mission enhancing and improved equipment for the AMTG
includes all the bells and whistles - literally.
Japanese
keen to work with us
PROTECTING the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction Group
(JIRG) in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq will involve providing
a secure area for them to operate in rather than providing
close protection.
Phase two of disaster relief
Medics
return to Indonesia
THIRTY-one medical personnel from 2HSB are providing emergency
surgical treatment to the casualties of the March 29 earthquake
off Sumatra.
Star
performance
MAJ Perry Gunder has been awarded the fourth highest
US military honour for heroism after his service in Iraq.
In brief
Abrams
on track
CA gives seal of approval after test drive
REFITTING
the Army's 59 new main battle tanks, the M1A1 Abrams, for
service is on track, according to CA Lt-Gen Peter Leahy.
Secdet
6A home
THIRTY-SIX
1 Bde soldiers in Secdet 6A have returned home safely from
Iraq after being relieved by 7 Bde's Secdet 6B rotation.
Roar spirit fills the air in Canberra
THE
roar of the ARH Tiger dominated airspace around Defence headquarters
in Canberra recently to showcase Army's new aviation capabilities.
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Automation
speeds award process
DELAYS
in awarding the Defence Force Service Medal (DFSM) and the Defence
Long Service Medal (DLSM) have been a cause for concern among
personnel.
DSTO
joins pact against terrorism
DSTO
and the Federal Government have joined forces to in a bid to
boost national security and research counter-terrorism measures.
Black
Hawks swoop Sydney
171
Avn Sqn supports SOCOMD
TOWNSVILLE-based
171 Avn Sqn Black Hawks recently migrated south to Holsworthy
for the squadron's first dedicated support activity to Special
Operations Command (SOCOMD).
Pucka
in step with environment
THE first leg of a 20km walking track encompassing
the Puckapunyal containment has been opened, giving soldiers
and their families extra recreational areas.
SASR's
legacy
THOUGH no-one is quite sure of the exact start date,
SASR troopers and officers alike have been playing a key role
in the annual Legacy Children's Camp at Busselton, south of
Perth, since the early 1960s.
Malay
medal
THE Malaysian Government will award a commemorative
medal to Australian service men and women who served in Malaysia
from 1957 to 1966.
Bay
tests Comets' sparkle Comets' sparkle
LEADING a football side is one thing, but organising
a group to decide the best way to tow a trailer with a missing
wheel is another.
Lab
trains for urban warfare
SOLDIERS from 1 Armd Regt and 5/7 RAR are building
urban warfare skills by creating their own unique training suburb
within Robertson Barracks.
Shake
out at HRTA
107 Fd Bty have begun their training year on the
best possible foot. Battery captain, Capt David Ryan said the
training was a shake out, their first exercise of the year,
at HRTA.
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