BLACK - BERETS Message Forum http://black-berets.forumandco.com/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:36:09 GMT 10 BLACK - BERETS Message Forum http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver/site_logo.gif http://black-berets.forumandco.com/feed/? Questions? http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/questions-t640.htm BruceCameron
I'm in the process of revising my draft chapters and incoporating all the input I've received.

If anyone has any questions related to any aspect of 1st Armd Regt in Vietnam, I'd be happy to check my draft and try and answer them.

I'm 95% sure that I've got everyting covered (and am working on the remaining 5%). I'd be happy to be put to the test to ensure that I've not overlooked anything...

Regards, Bruce]]> Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:39:13 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/questions-t640.htm#1873 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/questions-t640.htm Kane McDonald http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/kane-mcdonald-t643.htm Anonymous Kane served in 1st Armd Regt from 1999-200?. He had a fall last Sunday Night (15th Nov) and was knocked unconcious. After a time, his life support machines were turned off and he unfortunately passed away on Wednesday(18th Nov). His funeral will be held at St Brigids, Nerang, Qld on Tuesday 24th Nov at 1130hrs. He is survived by his two young children. General Discussion Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:36:09 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/kane-mcdonald-t643.htm#1880 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/kane-mcdonald-t643.htm Centurion tank 169091 Vietnam FOR SALE http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/centurion-tank-169091-vietnam-for-sale-t642.htm Anonymous Has new engine and new clutch and has been sandblasted and repainted.
The tank has infrared system and searchlight.
Contact John Langley 0429 173 245 for details.]]> General Discussion Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:40:42 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/centurion-tank-169091-vietnam-for-sale-t642.htm#1878 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/centurion-tank-169091-vietnam-for-sale-t642.htm Centurion Gunnery Challenge http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/centurion-gunnery-challenge-t641.htm BruceCameron It's night. Looking through a starlight scope, you can see enemy in a cave relatively high up on a hill. They can't be seen through the gun sights, however. The range is about 6000yds. The starlight scope 'whites out' and can't be used to observe the fall of shot. Q1. Is it a semi-indirect or indirect shoot? (Seems to me that although the cc can see the target, he can't adjust fire and therefore it's indirect...but I'm prepared to be corrected.) Q2. Assuming that the light in ... Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:30:51 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/centurion-gunnery-challenge-t641.htm#1877 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/centurion-gunnery-challenge-t641.htm Op HAMMERSLEY http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/op-hammersley-t639.htm BruceCameron
Many thanks, Bruce]]> Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32:16 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/op-hammersley-t639.htm#1871 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/op-hammersley-t639.htm Reversing to Counter Mines http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/reversing-to-counter-mines-t637.htm BruceCameron
I have a feeling that 2 Troop reversed a tank across a defile during the lead up to Operation HAMMERSLEY (Feb 1970). Can anyone confirm or deny?

Many thanks, Bruce]]> Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:10:21 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/reversing-to-counter-mines-t637.htm#1856 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/reversing-to-counter-mines-t637.htm 2 Cav Regt http://black-berets.forumandco.com/2nd-cavalry-regt-forum-f7/2-cav-regt-t625.htm Trev h. Yes it will stay and please feel free to use it whenever.

Regards

TH]]> 2nd Cavalry Regt Forum Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:41:27 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/2nd-cavalry-regt-forum-f7/2-cav-regt-t625.htm#1820 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/2nd-cavalry-regt-forum-f7/2-cav-regt-t625.htm Larry "angry ant" Hartnett http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/larry-angry-ant-hartnett-t628.htm Trev h.
If you would like to leave a message phone 02 96036055 and his wife will pass it on.

TH]]> General Discussion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:57 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/larry-angry-ant-hartnett-t628.htm#1830 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/larry-angry-ant-hartnett-t628.htm The Leopards New Spots http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/the-leopards-new-spots-t638.htm Trev h. Turkey has completed an upgrade of its 171 German Leopard 1 tanks. The major part of the upgrade is a modern fire control system. The 1960s era, 43 ton, Leopard 1 has a 105mm gun, and a top speed of 65 kilometers an hour. Turkey is also upgrading 160 similar U.S. made M-60A1 tanks. Until the 1980s, the Leopard I was considered one of the best tanks available. Entering service in the late 1960s, it was the first post-World War II German tank design. Although a contemporary of the American M-60A3, ... The Goss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:57:04 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/the-leopards-new-spots-t638.htm#1863 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/the-leopards-new-spots-t638.htm Christmas Care Package Aussie Soldiers Overseas http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/christmas-care-package-aussie-soldiers-overseas-t636.htm gavanvet From Moonlight on the SITREP forum: We appreciated the care packages in Vietnam and now we can give them the same support. As you know, the Festive Season is quickly closing on us and I ask that you spare a thought for our soldiers serving our country in harm's way in Afghanistan. Perhaps you may wish to send a soldier a care package. The idea behind this is that some troops over in Afghanistan may not have family who are able to send them packages with things they may need or ... General Discussion Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:40:39 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/christmas-care-package-aussie-soldiers-overseas-t636.htm#1854 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/christmas-care-package-aussie-soldiers-overseas-t636.htm The late Noel Lowes http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/the-late-noel-lowes-t607.htm BruceCameron I have a number of references which refer to Noel as a staff sergeant, but I also have a photo of him at Duc Thanh in which it appears that he is wearing WO2 rank. (I also have a copy of a letter which refers to him as Warrant Officer Lowes.) I know that the SSM was the only WO2 on the tank sqn estb and that the DVA Nominal Roll has him as a sgt. I also know that the Nominal Roll has many errors in it. Is it possible that he was promoted for the LO position at Duc Thanh? Many thanks, ... Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:37:18 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/the-late-noel-lowes-t607.htm#1779 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/the-late-noel-lowes-t607.htm 4721628 Arthur Stanley Forbes 1 AR and A3 1971 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/4721628-arthur-stanley-forbes-1-ar-and-a3-1971-t511.htm Peter Ferguson Does anyone know of Arthur's whereabouts ? General Discussion Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:54:48 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/4721628-arthur-stanley-forbes-1-ar-and-a3-1971-t511.htm#1506 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/4721628-arthur-stanley-forbes-1-ar-and-a3-1971-t511.htm Black Hat Gathering http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/black-hat-gathering-t634.htm hans Trevor, A wonderfull day was had by all whom attended the annual gathering at the 41 Club. I think by the looks of it the numbers were up on last year and the club improvements certainly made it a comfortable affair. The unit brought out a Bushmaster,an ASLAV and a M113A1 for those whom wished to have a look at them And may I state a flood of memories,good memories came back whilst looking over the latter vehicle. I could say heaps more but I would like to convey my thanks to the wonderful ... General Discussion Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:44:27 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/black-hat-gathering-t634.htm#1846 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/black-hat-gathering-t634.htm Mark Lennel's photos http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/mark-lennel-s-photos-t635.htm Trev h.
Mark's Photo Show]]> 1st Armoured Regt Photo Shows Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:23:19 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/mark-lennel-s-photos-t635.htm#1848 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/mark-lennel-s-photos-t635.htm Review of Military Compensation Arrangements http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/review-of-military-compensation-arrangements-t629.htm Trev h. Introduction As a Member of the Prime Minister's Advisory Council on Ex-Service Matters I have a role in a review of current military rehabilitation and compensation arrangements. Background The purpose of this HIGH PRIORITY message is to advise you all of that most important review of current military rehabilitation and compensation arrangements currently underway. There seems to be not a lot of interest from current and former serving members and their dependents. ... General Discussion Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:37:29 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/review-of-military-compensation-arrangements-t629.htm#1836 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/review-of-military-compensation-arrangements-t629.htm Mountain Wheels http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/mountain-wheels-t632.htm Trev h. ATVs (all terrain vehicles) have proved particularly useful, and popular in Afghanistan. There are many models in use, all of them militarized civilian vehicles. The British use a militarized versions of the Yamaha Grizzly 450. Basically, the Grizzly is a four wheel, 628 pound, cross country motorcycle. This ATV is six feet long and 3.5 feet wide. In addition to the driver, there are racks on the bike that can carry another 175 pounds. In addition, the vehicle can tow a trailer carrying another ... The Goss Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:31:28 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/mountain-wheels-t632.htm#1841 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/mountain-wheels-t632.htm .30cal machine gun http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/30cal-machine-gun-t610.htm BruceCameron
Is it correct that the main modification of our L3A4 Browning, was that the working parts were held to the rear when the gun was cocked (unlike the M60)?

Many thanks, Bruce]]> Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:35:13 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/30cal-machine-gun-t610.htm#1784 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/30cal-machine-gun-t610.htm Metal Storm Announces Weapon Supply Contract http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/metal-storm-announces-weapon-supply-contract-t631.htm Trev h. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA --- Metal Storm Limited is pleased to advise that Metal Storm Inc. has received an order from Defence Research and Development Canada to purchase three Metal Storm MAUL 12 gauge Multi-shot Accessory Under-barrel Launchers together with ammunition. Further details will be made available upon approval by the customer, which is currently being sought. http://www.metalstorm.com/release/3GL-Assault-Weapon-Integration.html MAUL is a small 12 gauge 5 shot semi-automatic ... The Goss Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:35:29 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/metal-storm-announces-weapon-supply-contract-t631.htm#1839 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/metal-storm-announces-weapon-supply-contract-t631.htm A Wheeled Vehicles Worst Nightmare http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/a-wheeled-vehicles-worst-nightmare-t630.htm Trev h. The Stryker brigade sent to Afghanistan recently has been there for three month and has had a hard time dealing with the growing Taliban use of IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device; roadside bombs and anti-vehicle mines). In that time, the brigade has lost 21 Stryker vehicles and 25 soldiers killed because of these weapons. IEDs are more effective in Afghanistan because most of the roads are unpaved, and, compared to Iraq, there are fewer roads. As a wheeled vehicle, the Stryker is less able to ... The Goss Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:06:06 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/a-wheeled-vehicles-worst-nightmare-t630.htm#1838 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/a-wheeled-vehicles-worst-nightmare-t630.htm NATIONAL INCORPORATION http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/national-incorporation-t618.htm Noel Mc Laughlin Hans has asked on the 3 cav site if the Assn should consider national incorporation. It’s an idea that is worth some serious thought. I’ve done just that. At present I do not believe the Assn is in any way healthy enough to even consider that proposal. In looking at the idea of national incorporation, I would argue that the short answer is no. My argument is based on the following: 1. I looked at my Assns Law text again and went through the section on incorporated associations ... 3/4 Cavalry Message Board Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:56:13 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/national-incorporation-t618.htm#1806 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/national-incorporation-t618.htm Il Silencio http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/il-silencio-t620.htm Trev h. This is from Trev "Bluey" Lowe. He must have known i was an Andrie Rieu freak as this is brilliant. The young lady is only 13 years old. Click below Il Silencio General Discussion Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:23:43 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/il-silencio-t620.htm#1813 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/il-silencio-t620.htm Change Freq http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/change-freq-t627.htm Anonymous ]]> General Discussion Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:07:25 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/change-freq-t627.htm#1825 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/change-freq-t627.htm EX Gold Eagle 2009 Supporting the Tanks http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/ex-gold-eagle-2009-supporting-the-tanks-t626.htm Trev h. Click the link below. http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Nov/20091102b/index.htm http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Nov/20091102a/index.htm http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/Nov/20091102/index.htm General Discussion Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:55:53 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/ex-gold-eagle-2009-supporting-the-tanks-t626.htm#1821 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/ex-gold-eagle-2009-supporting-the-tanks-t626.htm Australia's Monthly History- November http://black-berets.forumandco.com/australia-s-monthly-military-history-f3/australia-s-monthly-history-november-t624.htm Trev h. 1 November 1914 First AIF sails The first Australian and New Zealand contingent sails from Albany, Western Australia, bound for Egypt. Only one in three of those who sailed in the first convoy would return physically unscathed at the end of the First World War. 1 November 1945 Australia ratifies United Nations Charter Australia played a leading role in the formation of the United Nations, a product of its commitment to the ideals for which the Allies fought in the Second World War. ... Australia's Monthly Military History Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:03:06 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/australia-s-monthly-military-history-f3/australia-s-monthly-history-november-t624.htm#1819 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/australia-s-monthly-military-history-f3/australia-s-monthly-history-november-t624.htm Warning order http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/warning-order-t619.htm Trev h.
It is estimated the change will be in 2 weeks ---WATCH THIS SPACE.


T. bounce lol! H.]]> General Discussion Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:11:08 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/warning-order-t619.htm#1812 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/warning-order-t619.htm Riverland Memorial --Berri S.A. http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/riverland-memorial-berri-sa-t623.htm Trev h.




]]> General Discussion Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:01:52 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/riverland-memorial-berri-sa-t623.htm#1817 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/riverland-memorial-berri-sa-t623.htm KMW Hands Over First Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tank to Brazilian Army http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/kmw-hands-over-first-leopard-1a5-main-battle-tank-to-brazilian-army-t622.htm Trev h. On 28 October 2009, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) handed over the first of 220 LEOPARD 1A5 main battle tanks to the Brazilian army at the company's site in Kassel, Germany. The tanks come from the reserve stocks of the German army and have been overhauled and modernised since the start of this year. Delivery of all the systems is scheduled by 2012. Brazil purchased the main battle tanks in the context of a government-to-government agreement with Germany. The Federal Office of Defence ... The Goss Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:51:42 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/kmw-hands-over-first-leopard-1a5-main-battle-tank-to-brazilian-army-t622.htm#1816 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/kmw-hands-over-first-leopard-1a5-main-battle-tank-to-brazilian-army-t622.htm First G–Wagon Handed Over to Defence http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/first-gwagon-handed-over-to-defence-t621.htm Trev h. Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, announced today that the first prototype Mercedes Benz G-Wagon vehicles have been handed over to staff from the Defence Materiel Organisation’s project Land 121 (Overlander) at a ceremony conducted in Graz, Austria. “The new G-Wagon is a very capable vehicle that will include detachable unit-specific modules designed for specific tasks, for example, munitions transfer, field ambulances or troop carriers,” Mr Combet said. ... The Goss Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:48:32 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/first-gwagon-handed-over-to-defence-t621.htm#1815 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/first-gwagon-handed-over-to-defence-t621.htm Tankie pix by Lofty Harris http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/tankie-pix-by-lofty-harris-t617.htm Lofty Harris http://public.fotki.com/RockyOne/ loftysaussiearmyfun/ I know guys. My collection of army pix includes heaps not shown here so I had better lift my game and post some more. I need a R O to order me to get moving. My wife often says 'You were a gunner (Cent etc) in the army and you're still a-gunna now. Gunna do this. Gunna do that.). She got that right. Lofty Harris]]> 1st Armoured Regt Photo Shows Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:49:19 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/tankie-pix-by-lofty-harris-t617.htm#1805 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/tankie-pix-by-lofty-harris-t617.htm Pucka Memories http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/pucka-memories-t554.htm Trev h.


]]> 1st Armoured Regt Photo Shows Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:13:14 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/pucka-memories-t554.htm#1629 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/1st-armoured-regt-photo-shows-f6/pucka-memories-t554.htm CENTURION MBT 169043 1A STH VIETNAM RESTORATION http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/centurion-mbt-169043-1a-sth-vietnam-restoration-t579.htm BSHEVLIN TO KEEP UPDATED ON THE RESTORATION OF HER COPY PASTE THE ADDRESS BELOW YOU MAY HAVE TO JOIN TO SEE PICS BUT IF YOU HAVE A INTEREST IN ANYTHING EX AUSSIE ARMY OR AUSSIE MILITARY HISTORY ITS WORTH JOINING I JUST FOUND OUT SHE WON PARATUS CUP IN 1976 & 77 [url= http://www.mvca.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=739&st=0] http://www.mvca.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=739&st=0[/url] General Discussion Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:26:37 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/centurion-mbt-169043-1a-sth-vietnam-restoration-t579.htm#1701 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/centurion-mbt-169043-1a-sth-vietnam-restoration-t579.htm How did we arrive at this point? http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/how-did-we-arrive-at-this-point-t615.htm John Coe (AJ) I must ask how we have arrived at the point where this association could cease to exist. We did not just wake up one morning and find that all our members were silent. There must have been some warning signs. It reminds me of the old adage; For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the ... 3/4 Cavalry Message Board Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:07:30 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/how-did-we-arrive-at-this-point-t615.htm#1797 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/how-did-we-arrive-at-this-point-t615.htm AFV Crewman Badge ? http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/afv-crewman-badge-t616.htm Four Charlie I understand Neville Modystack has proposed the introduction of an AFV Crewman Badge and that it is, at least for the moment, a dead issue at Head of Corps level. Does anyone know what Neville had in mind? General Discussion Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:23:10 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/afv-crewman-badge-t616.htm#1798 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/afv-crewman-badge-t616.htm BRIEFING NOTE FOR CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/briefing-note-for-current-and-former-members-t614.htm Noel Mc Laughlin Okay gents...Stand easy...Listen in... I'm in for surgery tomorrow and wanted to get this brifeing note out to you all for consideration and comment. I'm sorry about the length of this post (1600 words), but the issues considered therein, were in my opinion, too important to skimp on the contentions. I spoke with John Coe at length on Friday morning – for almost one hour. We discussed a range of issues he sent to me in some private emails. I now wish to address some of ... 3/4 Cavalry Message Board Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:42:22 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/briefing-note-for-current-and-former-members-t614.htm#1795 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/briefing-note-for-current-and-former-members-t614.htm Defence Firepower to Receive Major Boost http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/defence-firepower-to-receive-major-boost-t613.htm Trev h. The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced that the Government has given Second Pass Approval for a A$493 million project to provide the next generation artillery system for the Australian Army. Senator Faulkner said the first phase of Land 17 (the Artillery Replacement Project) will provide the Army with four batteries of 35 M777A2 155mm Lightweight Towed Howitzers. “The Lightweight Towed Howitzer is the most advanced towed artillery system available in the ... The Goss Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:53:02 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/defence-firepower-to-receive-major-boost-t613.htm#1794 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/defence-firepower-to-receive-major-boost-t613.htm Rapid Prototyping Development and Evaluation Program Continues to Attract the Best from Industry and Academia http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/rapid-prototyping-development-and-evaluation-program-continues-to-attract-the-best-from-industry-and-academia-t612.htm Trev h. Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced that 54 companies, academic institutions and government agencies have been selected to join the Rapid Prototyping Development and Evaluation Program (RPDE). “RPDE, or ‘Rapid’, is a collaborative venture that was established to help Defence resolve difficult and challenging problems,” said Mr Combet. “After four and a half years of operation, Rapid continues to break new ground in the area of Government ... The Goss Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:51:24 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/rapid-prototyping-development-and-evaluation-program-continues-to-attract-the-best-from-industry-and-academia-t612.htm#1793 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/rapid-prototyping-development-and-evaluation-program-continues-to-attract-the-best-from-industry-and-academia-t612.htm Let us start the process to move forward http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/let-us-start-the-process-to-move-forward-t609.htm John Coe (AJ) Your input is required!!!! This post was penned (or typed for the more pedantic) prior to the association website being shut down but is still relevant. As you may have read or heard the association has arrived at a crossroads and we as its drivers need to know should we turn left or turn right or go straight ahead, so we are seeking ideas from all members and interested parties. On our main website page you will have seen: Our Aim Our aim is to foster the goodwill and camaraderie ... 3/4 Cavalry Message Board Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:35:37 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/let-us-start-the-process-to-move-forward-t609.htm#1783 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/let-us-start-the-process-to-move-forward-t609.htm .30 cal MG http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/30-cal-mg-t611.htm Barry D Hi Bruce From this site: http://www.ukarms.com/news/m1919.htm "The post-war designations for these weapons was L3, and they were used by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to designate the fixed (A1) and flexible (A2) versions of the M1919A4 in .30-06 caliber. L3A3 and L3A4 denoted sear hold-open conversion of previous L3A1s and L3A2s. The A3 is the modified version of the A1, and the A4 is the modified version of the A2." Regards Barry D Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:44:07 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/30-cal-mg-t611.htm#1785 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/30-cal-mg-t611.htm FIGHTING FOR SURVIVAL http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/fighting-for-survival-t608.htm Noel Mc Laughlin God, stuff a stoker!!!!!! Is this it?? Out of all the current members (approx 29 )and former members who resigned this year - we get 3 or 4 people committed to fighting for the Assn's life? Come on!!! I think its time to put up some sobering and thought provoking-points; my own opinion of course. Seems to me even at this early stage, some are still coming to terms with the sudden change in circumstances and I understand competely. But, if this situation has everyone wallowing ... 3/4 Cavalry Message Board Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:16:45 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/fighting-for-survival-t608.htm#1781 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/fighting-for-survival-t608.htm An important message to all members http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/an-important-message-to-all-members-t605.htm John Coe (AJ) IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL MEMBERS As with all groups’ interpersonal differences and rivalries can have a devastating effect on the day to day running of an organisation and as a direct result of this it is with sadness and regret that I notify all members of the resignations of our President Bill Kearney and our RSM Leslie Riley from the management committee along with Rick Gross our Vice President from 2008. Rodger Henry our IT Manager has also decided to step down from both the committee ... 3/4 Cavalry Message Board Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:51:33 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/an-important-message-to-all-members-t605.htm#1767 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/an-important-message-to-all-members-t605.htm China's Wonderful Water Taxi http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/china-s-wonderful-water-taxi-t606.htm Trev h. China recently displayed, for the first time. a number of new locally designed military vehicles at its 60th anniversary celebrations. Among these new items was the ZBD2000 Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle, designed for beach assault and/or accompanying infantry as they move inland. The tracked vehicle comes in 3 different versions and serves the Chinese (PLA) Marine Corps. In its primary configuration as an Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the 8 ton ZBD2000 is armed with a central positioned ... The Goss Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:58:44 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/china-s-wonderful-water-taxi-t606.htm#1775 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/china-s-wonderful-water-taxi-t606.htm New Board for 3/4 Cavalry Members http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/new-board-for-3-4-cavalry-members-t604.htm Trev h.
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TH]]> 3/4 Cavalry Message Board Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:34:47 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/new-board-for-3-4-cavalry-members-t604.htm#1766 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/3-4-cavalry-message-board-f5/new-board-for-3-4-cavalry-members-t604.htm 'Chesty' Bond http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/chesty-bond-t597.htm BruceCameron The night position occuppied by the 2nd Troop, 7th ARVN Cav was attacked by an NVA battalion on the morning of 25 April 1969. WO2 John 'Chesty' Bond, the AATTV adviser with the unit, was KIA. I'm seeking info re two aslects of the above: (i) was an ARVN Cav troop equivalent to our 3 Cav troop or was it a squadron equivalent?; (ii) was 2nd Troop 7 ARVN Cav equipped with M113A1s (albeit in different configurations to ours) or did it also have tanks within its organisation? Any ... General Discussion Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:54:12 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/chesty-bond-t597.htm#1747 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/chesty-bond-t597.htm Op PINNAROO http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/op-pinnaroo-t598.htm BruceCameron
About 1230hrs, a plane failed to pull out of a straffing run and flew straight into the Long Hais. Can anyone help as to whether or not it was a jet aircraft? The guys on the ARV saw the incident, so I'm hoping that others might have some recollection as to what type of plane it was.

Many thanks, Bruce]]> Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:23:21 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/op-pinnaroo-t598.htm#1752 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/op-pinnaroo-t598.htm nominal rolls http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/nominal-rolls-t602.htm hans Just wondering if there is anybody out there that might know if there ever was a nominal roll compiled for the people whom were involved with the confrontation/emergency or whatever it was called in South east asia? General Discussion Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:24:25 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/nominal-rolls-t602.htm#1759 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/nominal-rolls-t602.htm Bradley 2.0 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/bradley-20-t601.htm Trev h. The U.S. Army plans to keep its M-2 (Bradley) IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) for another twenty years. To do that, it wants to upgrade thousands of them to "Block II" status. There are already 600 "Block 1.5" (BUSK) upgrades. These are the M-2s modified for urban warfare, based on Iraq experience. The M-2 BUSK (Bradley Urban Survival Kit) upgrades were applied in two batches over the last few years (the program ended in 2008). The first included a more powerful (at ... The Goss Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:23:04 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/bradley-20-t601.htm#1758 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/bradley-20-t601.htm Goodbye To The Heavies http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/goodbye-to-the-heavies-t600.htm Trev h. few years. SBCT’s comprise 3 Stryker infantry battalions, each having 36 Stryker vehicles distributed among 3 companies (12 each). Nine Stryker Mobile Gun vehicles, mounting 105 mm guns are there for anti-tank and infantry support roles. Nine Strykers, equipped with guided anti-tank missiles, form an anti-tank company. There’s also an artillery battalion with 18 towed 155mm Howitzers, a support units (usually company size) for Medical, Maintenance and Distribution, Headquarters, Signal, ... The Goss Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:20:56 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/goodbye-to-the-heavies-t600.htm#1757 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/the-goss-f2/goodbye-to-the-heavies-t600.htm Mar 68 : FSB Kerry http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/mar-68-fsb-kerry-t599.htm BruceCameron
Many thanks, Bruce]]> Canister -- On ----- FIRE!! Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:44:38 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/mar-68-fsb-kerry-t599.htm#1753 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/canister-on-fire-f4/mar-68-fsb-kerry-t599.htm I have a query http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/i-have-a-query-t550.htm hans Can anybody out there can be of any help as I am compiling a nominal roll of members whom have served with the 4th Cavalry Regt. This project is basically backing up from the other which I have been compiling a nominal roll of B sqn 3 cav regt post 1972,which i estimate is about 95 per cent or better completed[i]{though not with out a head ache or so}. So here Lies the problem I have a surname of SULLIVAN in a list given recently.The problem lies is that there are about 5 sullivans so listed ... General Discussion Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:14:59 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/i-have-a-query-t550.htm#1611 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/i-have-a-query-t550.htm The health of Australian Vietnam veterans http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/the-health-of-australian-vietnam-veterans-t590.htm Trev h. From Snapper: Transcript This transcript was typed from a recording of the program. The ABC cannot guarantee its complete accuracy because of the possibility of mishearing and occasional difficulty in identifying speakers. Norman Swan: Let's stay with mental wellbeing for the moment and add some physical health, particularly as they relate to war. It's an important issue as Australian troops are increasingly being assigned to dangerous battle zones. A Sydney based group of researchers ... General Discussion Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:18:14 GMT http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/the-health-of-australian-vietnam-veterans-t590.htm#1733 http://black-berets.forumandco.com/general-discussion-f1/the-health-of-australian-vietnam-veterans-t590.htm