New urban ops facility at School of Infantry

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A new urban operations training facility was opened at the School of Infantry in Singleton in August 2015.

The facility can be used to practice urban warfare, room clearances and door breaches.

It also includes a range area to practice live-firing from buildings.

Photos by Corporal Max Bree

Main Photo: Australian Army soldiers fire an 84mm Carl Gustav recoilless rifle.

Australian Army soldier Corporal Michael Buxton fires a .50 calibre machine gun from a rooftop.
Corporal Michael Buxton fires a .50 calibre machine gun from a rooftop.

 

Australian Army snipers Sergeant Ben Arnold (front) and Corporal Dwain Bould prepare to shoot a target through a window.
Sniper Sergeant Ben Arnold prepares to shoot a target through a window.

 

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