DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 013/10
Thursday, 21 January 2010
AUSTRALIA’S FEDERATION GUARD TEST FIRE GUNS
WHAT:
Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) will test fire artillery on the
main parade ground at the Australian Defence Force Academy in
preparation for ceremonial duties.
WHERE:
Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), Campbell ACT.
WHEN:
2:00 pm–3:00 pm on Friday, 22 January 2010.
Background:
AFG will test fire two artillery pieces on the main parade ground at the Australian
Defence Force Academy in preparation for parade duties in January 2010.
The activity has been designed to have as little impact as possible on residents and
office workers; however some loud noises will be noticeable. During the activity
AFG will use blank ammunition to test the guns.
ACT authorities and other Government agencies have been made aware of this
activity.
Media Note:
Media are not invited to attend, however assistance is sought in notifying the public of
the use of the artillery fire.
Media contact:
Sharelle Mathias (ADFA): 0411 403 489
Defence Media Liaison: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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