Help is at hand
AUSTRALIAN troops are again restoring peace and stability on the streets of Dili six years after the ADF’s initial peacekeeping mission to East Timor.

The sign of the cross - Centrespread
THE ADF strengthened its French connection during Exercise Croix du Sud in New Caledonia last month.
Exercise Croix du Sud.

Finding friends with French - Centrespread
CAPT Sarah Hingston may have just completed her French language course, but she has already put her new linguistic skills to the test as she participated at this year’s Exercise Croix Du Sud.

8 Bde tests rear security role - Training
AT THE rear with the gear will take on a whole new meaning for 8 Bde as its officers tested the new Force Protection Company Group (FPCG) format during a weekend of training in south-west Sydney in May.

Skills thrill at Pucka - Training
WIZARDRY in weaponry, waterproofing and wiring were some of the tasks that went under the microscope when 9FSB held its annual military skills competition at Puckapunyal.

A month in the field - Training
41RNSWR moved to the Wide Bay Training Area in May for a month of field exercises and courses that included module-one and module-two RAInf IET courses for reservists who have completed their recruit course.