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LCM-8

Army petroleum operator Private Mason Dearing prepares to transport fuel from an LCM-8 to the beach storage area in the vicinity of Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Joanne Leca.
Australian Army News 

Team that fuels the force

06/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1243 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Supply Company, Exercise Overland Nautical Petros, LCM-8

As waves crashed ashore at Cowley Beach, a landing craft mechanised mark 8 (LCM-8) landing craft approached carrying a critical

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Army soldiers from 10th Force Support Battalion conduct a beach landing of an HX-40M during Exercise Green Anchor. Story by Captain Joanne Leca.
Australian Army News 

10th Force Support Battalion conduct beach landings

01/05/202418/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1852 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 17th Sustainment Brigade, Exercise Green Anchor, HX-40M, LCM-8

Soldiers from the 10th Force Support Battalion (10FSB) conducted beach landings and reconnaissance missions during their annual littoral training at

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Australian soldiers conduct amphibious training with Zodiacs during the course. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Captain Annie Richardson.
Australian Army News 

5RAR takes to water to extend range

02/06/202302/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2935 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, LCM-8, Zodiac

As the 1st Brigade prepares to transition to the littoral manoeuvre centre of excellence, Charlie Company, 5th Battalion, Royal Australian

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