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Prior to Federation each of the Australian colonies had maintained their own military forces made up pre-dominantly of volunteers or militia, and the uniforms they adopted generally followed colour and design of the part-time British territorial forces, being mostly green and grey as opposed to the red of the British regular forces, although this was worn by some units. [2]
An Australian Special Operations Task Group patrol in Afghanistan during October 2009. The special forces of the Australian Defence Force are units of Special Operations Command and associated units of the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force that conduct and or support special operations to advance and protect the national security of the Commonwealth of Australia. [1]
The F89 is also manufactured under licence in Australia by Thales Australia. Special forces units use the Para Minimi variant with a shortened barrel and sliding buttstock. [18] Maximi Belgium: Light machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO: The 7.62×51mm NATO model of the Minimi designated the Maximi is also in limited service. [19] FN MAG 58 Belgium
An Australian soldier wearing the Australian Multicam Camouflage Uniform. Australia generally followed British-style uniforms, but did not join other Commonwealth countries in adopting the British Battledress during World War II; instead, Australia continued to use a slightly updated version of the uniform worn during World War I, which continued into the Korean War.
South Vietnam, US special forces in Vietnam. Based on Lizard. Many variants. Also used by Australia, New Zealand in Vietnam. [119] [120] Turkish M2008 'Nano' semi-Digital: 2008-2021: Turkish Armed Forces and Azerbaijani Armed Forces 5 variants [28] Turkish M2021: semi-Digital: 2021: Turkish Armed Forces and Azerbaijani Armed Forces 4 variants ...
Special Forces are issued tan half-combat boots known as "Waxies." These boots are an evolution of the old Rhodesian anti-tracking boots. The boots are ankle height, having 12 lace holes and an ankle strap at the top which is fastened with a buckle. The leather is thin and breathable and has a smooth wax finish, hence the name.
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A direct command unit of Special Operations Command, [7] the SASR "is tasked to provide special-operations capabilities in support of the Australian Defence Force. This includes providing unique capabilities to support sensitive strategic operations, hostage rescue, [8] advisory and training assistance, special reconnaissance, precision strike and direct action". [9]