Vital lessons
Australians continue to make an important contribution toward the training of the Iraqi Army. Story and photos by Capt Sarah Hawke
   
Ready to take on insurgents Pte Hashim has been in the Iraqi Army for seven months. With the assistance of Australian troops in southern Iraq, the 23-year-old is preparing for operations against the insurgents in Baghdad.

Msd technique workshop
Two-person escort

   
   
   
Centrepiece
Culture service Norforce basic training at Kangaroo Flats incorporates the experience and expertise of much-respected indigenous mentors. Story and photos by Gnr Shannon Joyce
 
 
 
   
   
   
Training
Raptor sharpens skills EXERCISE Raptor Rising has provided the first opportunity for 9 Bde to raise and train a combined arms team as a prelude to High Readiness Reserve (HRR) capability development.
   
 
Busy time for termites MEMBERS of 30 Terminal Sqn got their teeth into a series of exercises dubbed Merlion’s Bite in Queensland from May 1-16.