We’re pleased to announce that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has awarded us a grant under the Commonwealth Government’s Saluting Their Service Major Commemorative Grants Program, to continue development of the website.
Battle Map Upgraded and Plans for 2016
Users can now upload photos and videos to the Battle Map. Read about other improvements in this significant upgrade, as well as our plans for 2016.
Book Launch
Launch address by Bob Hall, 30 September 2015 for the new book ‘The Search for Tactical Success in Vietnam’.
‘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.
Coming Attractions
We have a lot of exciting features planned. Read about them in this article.
Building the 1 ATF Contact Database
This website would not be possible were it not for the building of a massive database of 1st Australian Task Force battles and contacts.