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Claymore mine

A Melbourne University Regiment part-time soldier detonates an M18A1 Claymore under the supervision of an instructor during the Land Combat Module conducted at Puckapunyal Military Training Area. Story by Captain Rohan Hurst and Captain Andrew Lee. Photos by Captain Rohan Hurst.
Australian Army News 

New training module bolsters reserve capability

23/08/202423/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2831 Views 0 Comments 8th Brigade, Army Reserve, Claymore mine, Puckapunyal

8th Brigade’s Melbourne University Regiment has been training Australia’s newest part-time soldiers through the new Land Combat Module (LCM) this

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A 4 Squadron combat controller practises enhanced combat shooting skills at Singleton Military Training Area, NSW.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force 

Havoc on live-fire shooting ranges

23/06/202326/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3325 Views 0 Comments 40mm Grenade Launcher, Carl Gustav 84mm, Claymore mine, Exercise Havoc Fire, No. 4 Squadron, School of Infantry

Personnel from Royal Australian Air Force 4 Squadron conducted Exercise Havoc Fire to improve the weapon skills of the combat

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Claymore mine – front towards enemy
CONTACT BLOG SPOT Ian Cavanough 

Chapter 27: Being Edjumicated

04/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5115 Views 0 Comments Armalite, Centurian tank, Claymore mine, Cobra gunships, dust-off chopper, Huey, M-113, M16, M60, Miniguns

Beer is 20 cents a can at our boozer.  Two cans per man per day, perhaps. We are taking a

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