DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 501/10
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Australia’s Federation Guard to conduct field training
WHAT:
Australia’s Federation Guard will be conducting a field training exercise at
Majura Range. During this activity, explosives will be used to simulate battle
noise. Loud noises may be heard.
WHERE:
Majura Range, Canberra, ACT.
WHEN:
7:30 am to 8:00 pm on Wednesday 27 October, and 7:00 am to 9:00 am on
Thursday 28 October.
Background:
Australia’s Federation Guard will be conducting field training during which there will be
three periods of detonating explosives to simulate the loud of artillery.
Media Note:
Media assistance is sought in notifying local residents of this planned activity.
Media Contacts:
Sharelle Mathias, Public Affairs – Australian Defence College: 0411 403 489
Defence Media Liaison: (02) 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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