Infantry, engineers, cavalry and military police gathered at dawn, ready to clear a patrol base during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 (TS21).
In this fictional scenario, Battle Group Eagle soldiers were tasked to clear an enemy compound housing both civilians and combatants. They approached along a creek bed while tanks and armoured personnel carriers provided a distraction and moved in to secure the perimeter.
The soldiers faced heavy weapons fire from enemy forces after breaking through the main gate, but remained focused to protect civilians, identify booby-traps and secure the many buildings within the compound.
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Source: Australian Department Of Defence