Our training is considered to be among the top 3-4 nations in the world. Our level of equipment is perfect for what we need, a highly mobile, flexible defence force, remember "speed and aggression", you'll hear that over and over again if you join up.
In terms of variation, we train from Urban scenarios through to desert to jungle. We do arctic training as well. Think how diverse the landscape is in Australia, well we train in it all, as well as doing training exercises in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, America, New Zealand, England etc etc.
As for how up to date our gear is, we have got the top of the range and most recent equipment, bar some items that we've found are so good they don't need to be changed, like our Browning HP's..... battle proven, how many people on here do you see complaining about the Beretta 92s.
As for the armour, we've got ASLAVs, Leopards and now we've got Abrams. We've got Eurocopter Tiger gunships, Hamal and Bofors artillery, Steyr AUG and Minimi f89s... I could go on and on, but you get the idea. When something new and worthwhile comes along, we get it ASAP.
from what i have read the aussies have served proudly and with distinction alongside out allies from all over the world. whenever we have been asked to serve,we have and in many cases volunteered to go, before being asked
We've had a very illustrious military history, from the Boer war through to Iraq today we've served with valour and distinction. And as for battle honours and unit citations, the list just goes on and on. Recipients of the Victoria cross etc, outstanding. My regiment has 11 VC recipients alone, just one small infantry regiment (clearly none of them serving at the moment
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