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Australian Army

The Australian Army is a proud organisation the seeks to defend the Australian nation and its international interests. Serving in several operations around the world they are constantly putting their lives on the line to protect Australia and the International community.

For best up-to-date information, visit www.defence.gov.au

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" We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. " George Orwell

On The Frontline

Dedicated to the Aussie Army

This page is a dedication to the Australian Army who are currently serving in major Operations in Afghanistan and East Timor, and many minor operations inculding Iraq, Solomon Islands, and the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO). The current strength of the Australian Army stands at 28,000 Regulars (Full-Time) and 30,000 Reserves (Active and Standby)

The Australian men and women of the Australian Army, give up their time, family, freedoms and in some cases their life to defend our nation. This page is a small way of repaying their dedication.

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Australian Regular Army

Structure

The Australian Army is made up of 3 Regular Brigades. The detailed structure of 1 Brigade which is based in Darwin can be seen below. For an entire view of the Australian Army refer to the picture below. The strength of the regular army is 30,235 with 29,000 reserves.

1 Brigade in Darwin-
----1st Armoured Regiment
---- 2 Cavalry Regiment
---- 5 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
---- 7 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
---- 8/12 Medium Regiment
---- 1 Combat Engineers Regiment
---- 1 Combat Signal Regiment
---- 1 CSS Battalion

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F88 Austeyr

The primary weapon employed by the Australian Army is the F88 Austeyr that is produced in Australia under contact from Steyr Mannlicher . Its is a 5.56mm calibre gas operated bolt action rifle with a bullpup design (action located behind trigger). The are multiple variants and the rifle has been modified from the original weapon first bought from Steyr Mannlicher. The following pictures show the evolution of the Austeyr.

Austeyr Variants

A2 Variant - Addition of adjustable sight with Picatinny rails

A3 Variant - Not the addition of Picatinny Rails, new optics and new forgrip

A3 Variant with under barrel grenade launcher

A1 Variant- Original Rifle

21st Century Australian Solider

SASR

World Class Soldiers in Action!

Royal Australian Infantry

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JoshK47 Dec 9, 2011 @ 9:44 am | delete

We don't hear a lot about the Australian Army here in the states - great to learn a bit about your men in uniforms! Blessed by a SquidAngel! :)

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SlipAwayDesigns Jul 17, 2011 @ 6:40 pm | delete

When I was in Iraq back in '08 we traded unit patches with some Aussie Army guys, got a cool "Desert Rat' Patch!

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