Counter-Terrorism Training Conducted in Melbourne

15 Agustus 2012

Tactical Assault Group East soldiers make preparations for an early morning Maritime Counter Terrorist exercise in Port Philip Bay, Victoria. Mid Caption: The Australian Army's domestic counter-terrorism response unit, the Tactical Assault Group East (TAG-E), supported by elements of the Australian Defence Force and several Victorian and Federal Government authorities, conducts maritime counter-terrorism and emergency response scenario training around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, between 27 July and 12 August 2012. (all photos : Aus DoD)

The Australian Army’s Special Operations Command has successfully completed maritime counter-terrorism and emergency response scenario training around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, between 29 July and 12 August.

The complex training exercise undertaken by the 2nd Commando Regiment’s Tactical Assault Group East involved several elements of the Army, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force, as well as Victorian and Australian Government authorities, in challenging environmental conditions.

(Aus DoD)