08 May 2008
Combet inspects Exercise Chong Ju

Exercise CHONG JU, a live fire demonstration was held at Puckapunyal as part of the Australian Army’s Combat Officers Advanced Course (COAC).

The COAC provides Army officers with advanced tactical and technical training in the employment of weapons and support systems.

Exercise CHONGJU is a key activity in the development of Army combat officer skills and knowledge. The exercise demonstrates the management of complex battle systems in time and space; and how various types of weapon systems can be integrated to achieve success in combat.

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M1A1 Abrams tanks charge forward guns blazing at Puckapunyal.

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RBS-70 crew in position during the live fire demonstration as M1A1 Abrams tanks thunder past.

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A live fire demonstration at Puckapunyal as part of Exercise Chong Ju.

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The Hon. Greg Combet MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, joins soldiers inspecting the interior of an M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, The Hon. Greg Combet AM MP, at Puckapunyal during the live fire demonstration.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, The Hon. Greg Combet AM MP, with Colonel Roger Symons at Puckapunyal during the live fire demonstration.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, The Hon. Greg Combet AM MP, with Colonel Roger Symons at Puckapunyal during the live fire demonstration.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, The Hon. Greg Combet AM MP, at Puckapunyal during the live fire demonstration.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, The Hon. Greg Combet AM MP, with Commanding Officer of the School of Armour Lieutenant Colonel Roger Symons at Puckapunyal.

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