20 July 2009
Move out! Blue Force
Move out! Blue Force battle group made up of both US Marines and Australian soldiers makes their way deeper into enemy territory. Encountering large amounts of simulated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other simulated barriers has delayed this part of Blue Force, however, momentum is picking up and the advance into “enemy territory” is well on the way.
Roadside Orders: Australian Army and United States Marines commanders conduct a quick roadside combined orders group. The combined force prepares to move down the road to engage Red Forces in the in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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Roadside Orders: Australian Army and Unted States Marines platoon and section commander conduct a quick roadside combined orders group before moving off down the track to engage Red Forces in the in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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Check Nav: United States Marines squad commanders look over their map before taking their squads in to enemy territory.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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Mount up: United States Marines, prepare to mount up on their Armoured Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) - keen to engage enemy forces in the area.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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Australian troops wait behind their Bushmaster for orders to mount up and move down the road to engage Red Forces - Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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An Australian soldier listens in as roadside orders are given to the patrol moving in to enemy territory.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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An Australian Soldier and a United States Marine move up the Main Supply Route (MSR) - ready to mount up and advance further into enemy territory.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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United States Marine Corps Armoured Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs), secure the Main Supply Route (MSR) during an advance into enemy territory.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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Armoured Security: A United States Marine Corps Armoured Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) crew man their hatches. Soldiers provide security to the convoy as they move down the Main Supply Route (MSR) - advancing on enemy positions.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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Bushmaster Herringbone; Australian Army Bushmasters, adopt a defensive posture as they secure the Main Supply Route (MSR). Awaiting engineer support for a simulated Improvised Explosive Device during their advance along an MSR.
(Date taken: 19 July 2009)
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In Defence: Australian Bushmasters hold short on the Main Supply Route (MSR) as they advance toward the enemy area of operations.
