so is this a special service thing where they have the freedom to do more, would other service personal in different units be able to make that choice? im not getting at anything here just thought it was cool to see runners and just thought army = boots. Keep up the good work men and women of the ADF!
If he was going out for 2 weeks into the mountains he probably would wear boots, for a quick raid, maybe runners are the best choice for him. It wasn't his first trip to Afghanistan, so no doubt he's well on top of what works for him.
Away from the hierarchy a lot of stuff that works gets used by all sorts of different units.
Review to consider relocating Australian troops
The review is expected to consider moving many warships and thousands of personnel to WA (www.navy.gov.au)
Australian warships and troops are likely to be redeployed to bases in Western Australia and the Northern Territory to protect the burgeoning gas fields off the nation's north-west.
Defence Minister Stephen Smith has asked former defence department chiefs Allan Hawke and Ric Smith to carry out a defence posture review that could see new warships and fighter aircraft deployed in the west.
But he denies the program is aimed at the rising might of China's military forces, saying China will emerge as a "responsible stakeholder".
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...22/3250211.htm
About time
Alfa
China does not need to invade Australia, it would be like pickpocketing themselves considering how much investment they have in our resources.Originally Posted by Alfacentori
PM says no change to Afghanistan troop levels
- Video: Obama to bring home 10,000 US troops (The Midday Report)
- Audio: Obama announces Afghan withdrawal timetable (The World Today)
- Audio: Australia's commitment in Afghanistan will remain (The World Today)
- Related Story: Obama announces Afghan withdrawals
- Related Story: Rogue soldier who killed digger shot dead
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Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan will not mean a reduction in the number of Australians deployed in the wartorn country.
US president Barack Obama today announced plans to pull 33,000 US "surge" troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2012.
Ms Gillard says she has been assured by the White House that the US would maintain its level of support for the joint Australian-US efforts in Uruzgan province.
"Now I understand that many Australians who watched president Obama's speech or saw news reports of his speech would be asking themselves the question: 'What does this mean for us?'," she said.
The Greens believe Mr Obama's announcement should provide the impetus to finally bring Australian troops home.
Ms Gillard, however, says the US withdrawal needs to be taken in context of its surge in recent years.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...23/3251885.htm
Alfa
I couldn't agree more. Christmas Island has a lovely facility that would make a great forward base.
Seriously though the only visible presence is a handfull of unimogs, landrovers and a couple of RIB's based at Taylor Barracks.
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lol yeah or some KT26's!
Navy faults causing chronic delays, audit finds
- Related Story: Submarine delay could cost Australia's defences: report
- Related Story: Keel fault could delay $8b Navy ships
An audit of the Australian Navy has found significant deficiencies in its ability to buy equipment it needs.
The National Audit Office has released a report on the Navy's effectiveness at working out what equipment it needs and then getting the equipment through the Defence Materiel Organisation.
The report comes after the Navy suffered a series of cost and time blowouts and project cancellations.
The report says that at the highest level, project plans do not clearly set out what has been authorised in terms of what the projects involve, what they should cost and when they should be delivered.
The audit found the Navy's inconsistency in identifying what it needs has resulted in chronic delays in projects.
The report found significant deficiencies in keeping testing records and evaluations, which it says is essential for making sure equipment is fit for service.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...section=justin
Alfa
Diggers kill Afghan insurgent commanders
Defence says the deaths will restrict the insurgents' operations in the area (Department of Defence, file photo)
Australian special forces soldiers and their Afghan National Police partners have killed four insurgents in Afghanistan.
The Defence Force says two insurgent commanders, Mullah Ghulam and Mullah Gharfour, were among those killed during a gunfight in Uruzgan Province on Friday.
The Defence Force says Mullah Ghulam was the deputy commander in the Khod Valley, and Mullah Gharfour had trained numerous insurgents in southern Afghanistan.
Defence says both had experience with homemade bombs.
The Commanding Officer of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) says the deaths will restrict the insurgents' operations in the area.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...28/3255867.htm
Alfa
read the rest:Small Rewards Weapons Buy Back Program Successful in Uruzgan
Regional Command South
Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force- Afghanistan
URUZGAN, Afghanistan (June 27, 2011)– Local citizens in the Deh Rawud district of Uruzgan province are turning in ammunition through the coalition sponsored weapons buyback program, June 25.
This program was designed to allow Afghan citizens the opportunity to turn in dangerous ordnance while gaining compensation for their effort.
According to coalition officials, 70 rocket propelled grenades and warheads were removed from villages in Deh Rawud District, preventing these weapons from being used against Afghan and coalition forces...
http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isa...n-uruzgan.html
More ISAF media releases for the month of June...
http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isa...e-29-2011.htmlISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June 29, 2011
...A combined Afghan and coalition force discovered a weapons cache during a security operation in Tarin Kot district, Uruzgan province, today.
The cache consisted of 960 7.62 mm rounds, eight AK-47 rifle magazines, 13 grenades and 12 fuses.
http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isa...e-25-2011.htmlISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June 25, 2011
...A combined Afghan and coalition force operation targeted an insurgent leader in Shahid-E Hasas district, Uruzgan province, yesterday. As the patrol searched the area, a number of insurgents occupied elevated firing positions and began engaging the force. An ISAF air weapon team joined the combined force in returning fire, killing several insurgents.
During a search of the area, the combined force found four AK-47 rifles, one machine gun, two grenades, 88 pounds (40 kgs) of ammonium nitrate, several detonators and 20 loaded AK-47 magazines.
The patrol was targeting an insurgent leader who specializes in command and control communications and the manufacture of improvised explosive devices.
One man was detained during the operation and taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.
The weapons and explosives were safely destroyed on site.
from Helmand...
http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isa...rug-trade.htmlSpecial Forces Combat Drug Networks in Afghanistan
Regional Command South
URUZGAN, Afghanistan (June 14, 2011)- Australian Special Forces have partnered with the Afghan National Interdiction Unit (NIU) to combat the drug networks funding insurgent activities.
Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) commenced operations with the NIU in May to help sever the link between the insurgency and the narcotics trade.
The NIU, mentored by the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), is an expanding and professional force sent to detain, investigate, and prosecute individuals in line with the Afghan Government’s National Drug Control Strategy...
http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isa...ess-lives.htmlWeapons Cache Found by Special Forces Will Save Countless Lives
Regional Command South
URUZGAN, Afghanistan (June 14, 2011) The large cache found and destroyed by Australian Special Forces and their Afghan partners on 6 June 2011 will save countless lives and significantly restrict the insurgent’s ability to attack Coalition forces and the people of Afghanistan.
After analysis and exploitation of the cache, the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) confirmed the mission into Baghran District yielded the largest find by Australian troops this year.
Several compounds of interest were searched in two different locations and the partnered patrol found 2050 kilograms of opium, 71 kilograms of heroin, two drug making facilities, four tonnes of drug making chemicals, cooking equipment, large sums of currency, 70 anti personnel mines, 20 RPG rockets, 2000 rounds of ammunition, several grenades, pistols, mortar rounds and rifles. A Russian made sniper rifle with telescopic sight was also in the haul.
Most importantly, the cache find included IED componentry used to kill and maim local nationals and Coalition and Afghan forces. Over 60 electric detonators, five pressure plates, 500 metres of detonation cord and numerous devices used for remote initiation were found...
more on the above...
http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/h...s-killed-.htmlWednesday, June 08, 2011
Commando-led Disruption Operation Leads to Six Insurgents Killed
Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force
HELMAND, Afghanistan (June 8, 2011) – A Commando-led disruption operation in Baghran district of Helmand province resulted in at least six insurgents killed and multiple weapon caches destroyed June 6.
The Afghan Commando-Coalition Special Operation combined force met with heavy resistance and effective fire throughout the day. This fire resulted in two members, one Commando and one Special Operator, receiving gunshot wounds during the operation. Both wounded individuals are stable, and were safely transported to a medical facility for further treatment...
http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isa...e-targets.htmlSpecial Forces Capture Three High Value Targets
URUZGAN, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011)- Afghan National Police and their Australian Special Forces partners have further degraded the insurgent networks operating in central Uruzgan by capturing three key leaders in separate missions.
Members of the Provincial Response Company Uruzgan (PRC-U) and the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) detained the objectives in Deh Rafshan and Baluchi during targeting operations in May.
Commanding Officer of the SOTG said the removal of the three men will increasingly affect the network during the fighting season.
“These men were prominent bomb experts, logisticians and insurgent facilitators.”
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From pure interest, isn't this thread supposed to be for pictures? :E
Nope its for both. I asked a Mod awhile ago, this is both the news and pic thread, rather than having two separate threads.
Alfa
Ah I see, didn't know about that.
Its all good, hopefully someone posts some more pics up soon.
Alfa
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