Talk:Weaponry of the Australian Army
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I've heard that the newer units of the Army are getting M4's instead of the F-88's. Maybe someone who knows for certain could edit this in? Bongomanrae 04:33, 2 January 2006 (UTC)
- I believe that only 4 RAR, the SASR and 1 Commando Regiment use the M4. The Army is still investing in the F-88 and it is being used by the units currently in Iraq. I don't believe that the Army intends to replace the weapon in the near future (though it is looked at ways to extend the F-88 rifles lives). --Nick Dowling 04:45, 2 January 2006 (UTC)
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- Okay then. I heard this from an AF Officer but maybe I just misunderstood him. Bongomanrae 18:24, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
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- Mmm can't remember specifically what I've heard about this though I know it isn't for general usage and might only be a try out or similar. The army is still very set on the F88s (and why wouldn't they be!) and this can be seen in the upgrade of the training systems for them and the creation of a new one. -- eps 16:18, 20 June 2006 (UTC)
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Does anyone have an idea about the statistic of being chosen for specialised areas of the Infantry (eg. Sniper, Machine Gunner, Mortar Plat. etc)?
- No. I do know that being chosen for specialised areas comes down to ability and purely if there is an opening. -- eps 16:19, 20 June 2006 (UTC)
In the article MG3, it mentions that the Auzzie use the MG3, but I cant find any thihg in this article relating to that. Eevo 22:54, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
The MG3 is used on the Leopard AS1 as the coaxial MG and on air defence mountings. It will most likely phase out with the AS1.
As for the Tigers and their intended usage I was under the impression that they were to also supliment the Blackhawks not just replace the Kiowas. Given that a bunch of the blackhawks are being sold in the near future/have been (haven't been following). -- eps 16:22, 20 June 2006 (UTC)
The Tiger is an armed recon helicopter and not a transport, it is capable of supporting airmobile operations and thus could be used in support of utility and medium lift helicopter operations. It is true that Blackhawks do conduct recon on some low level or peace support missions but this is a secondary task and largely due to the small number of aircraft deployed. It is unlikely that the Tiger would deploy on these operations unless escalation was anticipated.
Also I'm suprised that no one has mentioned the term "hearts and bunnies" in reference to the DPCU? :P -- eps 1624, 20 June 2006 (UTC)
The current in use pistol is not a glock 17, it is a browning 9mm,see reference in the article of Pte Kovko, the ADF has never used glocks.
