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Modern Australian Army
By: Beowolff Date: March 12, 2021, 7:26 pm
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[center]Modern Australian Army[/center]
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Recent history (1990present) (from Wiki)
Iraq in August 1990, a coalition of countries sponsored by the
UN Security Council, of which Australia was a part, gave a
deadline for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait of the 15 January
1991. Iraq refused to retreat and thus full conflict and the
Gulf War began two days later on 17 January 1991. In January
1993, the Australian Army deployed 26 personnel on an ongoing
rotational basis to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO),
as part of a non-United Nations peacekeeping organization that
observes and enforces the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.
Australia's largest peacekeeping deployment began in 1999 in
East Timor, while other ongoing operations include peacekeeping
in the Sinai (as part of MFO), and the United Nations Truce
Supervision Organization (as part of Operation Paladin since
1956). Humanitarian relief after the 2004 Indian Ocean
earthquake in Aceh Province, Indonesia, Operation Sumatra
Assist, ended on 24 March 2005.
Following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attack on the World
Trade Centre, Australia promised troops to any military
operations that the US commenced in response to the attacks.
Subsequently, the Australian Army committed combat troops to
Afghanistan in Operation Slipper. This combat role continued
until the end of 2013 when it was replaced by a training
contingent operating under Operation Highroad.
After the Gulf War the UN imposed heavy restrictions on Iraq to
stop them producing weapons of mass destruction. The US accused
Iraq of possessing these weapons and presented evidence of this
from unsubstantiated reports and requested that the UN invade
the country to seize them, a motion which Australia supported.
This was denied, however, it did not stop a coalition led by the
US, and joined by Australia, invading the country; thus starting
the Iraq War on 19 March 2003.
Between April 2015 and June 2020, the Army deployed a 300-strong
element to Iraq, designated as Task Group Taji, as part of
Operation Okra. In support of a capacity building mission, Task
Group Taji's main role was to provide training to Iraqi forces,
during which Australian troops have served alongside
counterparts from New Zealand.
Current organization
The 1st Division comprises a deployable headquarters, while 2nd
Division under the command of Forces Command is the main
home-defense formation, containing Army Reserve units. The 2nd
Division's headquarters only performs administrative functions.
The Australian Army has not deployed a divisional-sized
formation since 1945 and does not expect to do so in the future.
1st Division
1st Division carries out high-level training activities and
deploys to command large-scale ground operations. It has few
combat units permanently assigned to it, although it does
currently command the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
as part of Australia's amphibious task group.
Forces Command
Forces Command controls for administrative purposes all
non-special-forces assets of the Australian Army. It is neither
an operational nor a deployable command. Forces Command
comprises:
1 Brigade Multi-role Combat Brigade based in Darwin and
Adelaide.
3 Brigade Multi-role Combat Brigade based in Townsville.
6 Brigade (CS&ISTAR) Mixed brigade based in Sydney.
7 Brigade Multi-role Combat Brigade based in Brisbane.
16 Aviation Brigade Army Aviation brigade based in Enoggera,
Brisbane.
17 Sustainment Brigade Logistic brigade based in Sydney.
2nd Division administers the reserve forces from its
headquarters located in Sydney.
4 Brigade based in Victoria.
5 Brigade based in New South Wales.
8 Brigade training brigade with units around Australia
9 Brigade based in South Australia and Tasmania.
11 Brigade based in Queensland.
13 Brigade based in Western Australia.
Additionally, Forces Command includes the following training
establishments:
Army Recruit Training Centre at Kapooka, NSW;
Royal Military College, Duntroon in the ACT;
Combined Arms Training Centre at Puckapunyal, Vic;
Army Logistic Training Centre at Bonegilla, Vic and Bandiana,
Vic; and
Army Aviation Training Centre at Oakey, QLD.
Special Forces
Special Operations Command comprises a command formation of
equal status to the other commands in the ADF. It includes all
of Army's special forces assets.
Army Equipment
Firearms and artillery
Small arms
F88 Austeyr (service rifle), F89 Minimi (support weapon),
Browning Hi-Power (sidearm), MAG-58 (general purpose machine
gun), SR-25 designated marksman rifle, SR-98 (sniper rifle),
Mk48 Maximi, AW50F
*Special forces
M4 carbine, Heckler & Koch USP, SR-25, F89 Minimi, MP5, SR-98,
Mk48, HK416, HK417, Blaser R93 Tactical, Barrett M82, Mk14 EBR
Artillery
54 M777A2 155 mm Howitzer, F2 81 mm Mortar
Vehicles
Main battle tanks
59 M1A1 Abrams
Armored recovery vehicle
13 M88A2 Hercules armored recovery vehicles
Reconnaissance vehicles
257 ASLAV. To be replaced, beginning in 2019, with 211 Boxer
(armored fighting vehicle)
Armored Personnel Carriers
431 M113 Armored Vehicles upgraded to M113AS3/4 standard (around
100 of these will be placed in reserve)
Infantry Mobility Vehicles
1,052 Bushmaster PMVs; 31 HMT Extenda Mk1 Nary vehicles and 89
HMT Extenda Mk2 on order
Light Utility Vehicles
2,268 G-Wagon 4 Χ 4 and 6x6, 1,500 Land Rover FFR and GS, 1,295
Unimog 1700L
Support
Radar
AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder radar, AMSTAR Ground Surveillance RADAR,
AN/TPQ-48 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar, GIRAFFE FOC,
Portable Search and Target Acquisition Radar Extended Range.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
RQ-7B Shadow 200, Wasp AE, and PD-100 Black Hornet
Aircraft
Aircraft
Type
Versions
Number in service
Notes
Helicopters
Boeing CH-47 Chinook
Transport helicopter
CH-47F
10
One CH-47D lost in Afghanistan on 30 May 2011. From an initial
fleet of six; two additional CH-47Ds were ordered in December
2011 as attrition replacement and to boost heavy lift
capabilities until the delivery of seven CH-47Fs, which will
replace the CH-47Ds. All seven Chinooks were delivered in August
2015. The US State Department has approved the possible sale of
three more CH-47F aircraft as of December 2015. The 2016 Defense
White Paper confirmed the order of three CH-47F aircraft.
Eurocopter EC135
Training helicopter
EC135T2+
15
Delivery completed 22 November 2016
Eurocopter Tiger
Attack helicopter
Tiger ARH
22
Delivery completed early July 2011. Achieved Final Operational
Capability on 14 April 2016. To be replaced by AH-64E Apache.
AH-64 Apache
Attack helicopter
AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardian
0 (29)
To replace Eurocopter Tiger.
UH-60 Black Hawk
Utility helicopter
S-70A-9
20
Replaced by the MRH 90 in 2017 for utility and transport roles.
20 to be kept in operational service for special forces until
the end of 2021 due to issues with MRH 90.
NH Industries MRH-90 Taipan
Utility helicopter
TTH: Tactical Transport Helicopter
47
47 in service (including 6 for Royal Australian Navy)
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Re: Modern Australian Army
By: MADMICK71 Date: March 12, 2021, 8:36 pm
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Hi,
This was missing:
1992-93 - "Operation Solace". 1st Battalion Battle Group
Australian Army with RAAF and Navy Assets deployed to Somalia as
part of the UN forces to free up/Replace the USMC Units
operating around Mogadishu and Baidoa. Later joined by Italian
and French troops.
1993-95 - Rwanda- Some bright spark deployed our troops there
without ammunition and extremely restrictive rules of
engagement. Infantry Company group with M113's and Medical unit.
Weapons - Colt M4Carbine, HK417 and HK416
Javelin Anti Armour Weapon
Karl Gustuv 84mm Anti Armour weapon - used with a HE round in
Afghanistan to successfully convince Taliban Fighters to break
contact.
NORFORCE (Northern Observation and Reconaisance Force) is my
favorite unit and a sort after posting within the Australian
Defence Force tasked with reconnaissance and surveillance in the
mostly uninhabited North Western part of Australia. Made up of
mainly indigenous reserve soldiers with there invaluable
survival skills.
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Re: Modern Australian Army
By: Beowolff Date: March 13, 2021, 4:26 am
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Thank you, sir! I did indeed get interrupted in my original
post and certainly appreciate you adding to it. (my wife got a
bit sick on me and I had to just stop and attend to her and by
the time she felt better I was zonked and hit the hay.) Anyway
good information there and well put.
S!
Beo
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Re: Modern Australian Army
By: Beowolff Date: March 13, 2021, 5:10 am
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Re: Modern Australian Army
By: Beowolff Date: March 13, 2021, 5:32 am
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Clearly the Australian Army can be proud of their
achievements... a force to be reckoned with from WWI to Present
Day and all military actions in between and contributing GREATLY
to the Allies during WW2!
I've personally always had a keen eye for the Army lads there
with their good-natured grins, easy and perhaps a bit sassy (to
me) attitudes, their courage and honor and bravery in the face
of even overwhelming enemy forces. I also thought their weapons
cool and their uniforms and insignia very tough looking (in a
good way.)
I'm not sure if I'm correct, but I always thought of them as
tough as nails, ready-to-have-a-drink-with-you or
beat-the-hell-out-of- you, __which ever way you decided to go
it, type guys. LOL!
:D ;D ;)
Please, anyone feeling like discussing or adding info to this
topic...JUMP in!
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Re: Modern Australian Army
By: Beowolff Date: March 14, 2021, 7:43 am
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Mucho info link about the Aus's battle rifle:
[iurl=
(HTM) https://themancave.fandom.com/wiki/F88_Austeyr]F88
Austeyr
| TheManCave Wiki | Fandom[/iurl]
[iurl=
(HTM) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXMh9t7MBUk&t=59s]Steyr<br
/>AUG M3 FULL REVIEW: Irrelevant or Impressive? - YouTube[/iurl]
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Re: Modern Australian Army
By: Beowolff Date: March 15, 2021, 4:36 pm
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[quote author=MADMICK71 link=topic=2296.msg16470#msg16470
date=1615603019]
1993-95 - Rwanda- Some bright spark deployed our troops there
without ammunition and extremely restrictive rules of
engagement. Infantry Company group with M113's and Medical unit.
Weapons - Colt M4Carbine, HK417 and HK416
Javelin Anti Armour Weapon
Karl Gustuv 84mm Anti Armour weapon - used with a HE round in
Afghanistan to successfully convince Taliban Fighters to break
contact.
[/quote]
Sounds like some of the idiots (usually political suxs) that
deploy OUR troops around the world. With us... it's all for
profit, Mate. None of our political hacks give two shats about
peoples liberties in third world countries or whether gender
rights are given in Malay or where ever... what our politico's
DO care about is money. Hard, cold, cash. And how much of it
they can make. Sadly, I kid you not. The poor saps that DO
care are quickly canceled out and cashiered, force-retired,
shipped to the North Pole, or some other way eliminated.
:'( >:(
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Re: Modern Australian Army
By: tsisqua Date: March 15, 2021, 6:12 pm
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Wow! This is a TON of info! Thanks!
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