Second serve
AMTG2 prepared to protect
CAMP Smitty in southern Iraq has geared up for a hive of activity following the start of the second Al Muthanna Task Group’s (AMTG2) rotation into the MEAO.

Indian Chief looks at closer ties
INDIA’s Chief of the Army Staff, General Joginder Jaswant Singh, has made strengthening the ties between the armies of India and Australia a high priority during his recent official visit to Australia.

National security role for colonel
THE professionalism of Army officers has again been recognised following the appointment of another serving officer to a senior national security position.

Our largest MRE
THE Combat Training Centre (CTC) has built on the lessons learnt during the preparation of AMTG1 to deliver the most complex and comprehensive Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRE) of modern times.


Terrorism talks
AUSTRALIA and the Philippines are negotiating a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that will enable the ADF to improve its defence cooperation with the Philippines.

Same sex policy changed
ADF members in recognised same sex relationships will benefit from the same range of conditions of service as military personnel in recognised de facto relationships following a change in ADF policy.


1 Cdo celebrates 50th anniversary
1 CDO Regt celebrated the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Australian commandos on October 8 with a freedom of entry parade and a book launch.


Challenge taxes teams
EIGHT teams from Army ran in the recent Oxfam Trailwalker covering 100km in 48 hours or less over a course from Hunter’s Hill to French’s Forest.


2/14LHR (QMI) mission focused
2/14LHR (QMI) has reshaped itself into an ARA unit in line with the Hardened and Networked Army program.


Mercury rises
Troops trump terrorists in training
THE ADF has reacted decisively against the threat of terror attack during the recently conducted Exercise Mercury 05.