DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 6265 6946
MSPA 420/09
Thursday, 3 December 2009
AUSTRALIA’S FEDERATION GUARD PARADE AND
TWELVE GUN TEST FIRE
WHAT:
Members of Australia’s Federation Guard will conduct a Parade and
twelve gun test fire at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
WHERE:
Australian Defence Force Academy, Northcott Drive, Canberra ACT.
WHEN:
Friday, 4 December 2009.
TIME:
8:30 – 9:30 am. Media should arrive no later than 8:20 am.
Background:
Australia’s
Federation Guard will conduct
a parade, which will include a
twelve
round test fire of new ceremonial artillery as part of their preparation for ceremonial
duties in 2010.
The Guard will be inspected by Commander Joint Education, Training and Warfare
Command, Rear Admiral James Goldrick.
During the parade,
Australia’s
Federation Guard will use simulated ammunition to
achieve their training objectives. The parade has been designed to have as little impact
on residents and office workers as possible but some loud noises will be noticeable
during this short period.
Media note:
Assistance is sought from the media in notifying local residents and office workers of
this planned activity, including the noise which may be experienced.
Media contact:
Sharelle Mathias, Australian Defence Force Academy: 0411 403 489
Defence Media Liaison: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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