Combat and Security

The crew commander of a 1st Armoured Regiment M1A1 Abrams liaises with the battle group commander during Exercise Predator's Strike.

Using an impressive array of sophisticated hardware and firepower, Army's combat and security personnel are at the frontline of Australia's defence.

CAPT Ashley Judd

Captain Ash Judd

In 2010, Captain Ash Judd was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service for his role in the Chora Valley.
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LCPL Matthew Marrison

Lance Corporal Matthew Marrison

Army Reservist and Launceston local Lance Corporal Matthew Marrison works on the anti-fox program for the Tasmanian Government, but finds himself a world away from his civilian work on his second deployment to the Solomon Islands. Read more about Lance Corporal Marrison here.
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LT Le Poidevin

Lieutenant Simon Le Poidevin

Lieutenant Simon Le Poidevin, an Army Reservist hailing from Adelaide, is currently commanding Four Platoon of the Combined Task Force 635 on Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands. Read his story here.
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PTE Rodney Wewer

Private Rodney Wewer

Private Rodney Wewer, a former Navy Clearance Diver turned Army reservist, is currently deployed as a rifleman and combat first aider to Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands.
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GNR Gordon

Gunner Wayne Gordon

Gunner Wayne Gordon Berrimah’s Wayne Gordon spent 12 months in Afghanistan, providing big-gun back up for British troops in Helmand province.
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LCPL James Fagg

Lance Corporal James Fagg

Lance Corporal James Fagg, an Army Reservist, is currently deployed with the Combined Task Force 635 to Solomon Islands on Operation ANODE. Read more about Lance Corporal Fagg here.
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LT Jackson

Lieutenant Aaron Jackson

South Australian, Dr Aaron Jackson, 28, trained hard for his Army Reserve platoon commander job. Soon he’ll be reunited with his mum and step-dad, Anna and Sandy, and his partner Maricel.
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PTE Amhaz

Private Michael Amhaz

Toorak’s Michael Amhaz is his family’s first-generation Australian. But Michael won’t be in Australia much longer.
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