NSCnews Online April 2017 | Page 22

RSM 1RAR WO1 Michael Reyne leads troops during the 1RAR Warfi ghter exercise First exercise on the road to Talisman Sabre 17 T HE fi rst major exercise of the year was conducted at the Townsville Field Training Area at High Range last month - Ex Silicon Brolga and the 1RAR Warfi ghter exercise. CO 1RAR LTCOL Ben McLennan said the Warfi ghter exercise was designed to thoroughly test the training standards and readiness of the men and women of the 1RAR Battle Group. “Given the 1RAR Battle Group will soon be entrusted as Army’s largest, highest- readiness contingency force, robust testing is essential,” he said. COMD 3Bde BRIG Chris 22 | APRIL 2017 Field said 3Bde units had been active early in making sure their tactics, techniques, p