This website contains data relating to the 1 RAR battalion group tour of duty in Vietnam from May 1965 to June 1966.
Keeping the Troops in the Field. Part 1: Rations
In counterinsurgency campaigns in a jungle environment, rations and water can become a very large component of the soldier’s load.
Keeping the Troops in the Field. Part 2: Water Resupply
Dismounted soldiers require a safe and adequate supply of water to sustain them in the field.
‘Contact! Wait, Out’: Battle Procedure After Contact
In this article, we describe some of the battle procedure that was initiated when ‘Contact! Wait, out’ crackled over the radio network.
The Operation Wandering Souls Project
The Operation Wandering Souls project aims to reciprocate the help given to Australia by assisting Vietnam to locate those of its MIAs who died in battle against Australian and New Zealand forces. This would allow the souls of their MIAs to find rest.
Operational Research in South Vietnam
E.S. Holt describes the role and activities of the Field Operational Research Section – Vietnam (FORS-V).
Operation Bribie: A Platoon Commander’s View
Read the perspectives of Ian McQuire, Platoon Commander 9 Platoon, C Company 6 RAR
Launch Address by Major General Peter Phillips
Read the launch speech by Major General Peter R Phillips AO MC (Retd), delivered at ADFA.