Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmMZ Commando Unit (Services Reconnaissance Department Z Force)

This is a set of 13 photographs taken in 1985* during reconnaissance of locations in regions of the Northern Territory. Later that year, Operation NERVOSE 85 was mounted by 4 Fd Svy Sqn in the EAST ARNHEM, VICTORIA RIVER DOWNS AND DALY WATERS areas of the Northern Territory from 26 May to 18 Sep 85. The aim of Operation NERVOSE 85 was to finalise the horizontal and vertical control for mapping at a scale of 1:50,000, to field check 40x 1:50,000 preliminary maps and to obtain mapping photography in support of the RAAF TINDAL redevelopment project. *Note –These photos were most likely taken in 1985, contrary to the ‘1987’ date annotated on the negative sleeves. The Op NERVOSE 85 Project Report available on RASVY’s web site lists a nominal roll of personnel. Photos of 4 Fd Svy Sqn taken in 1985 and 1987 provide names of posted personnel. Several personnel identified in these photos were posted to 4 Fd Svy Sqn in 1985, not in 1987.This is a set of 13 photographs taken during 4th Field Survey Squadron’s reconnaissance of Operation NERVOSE 85 locations in the Northern Territory in 1985. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) to .4) - Photo, colour, 1985. Unknown location in the Northern Territory. .5) - Photo, colour, 1985. Unidentified personnel in the back of a police vehicle. .6P to .12) - Photo, colour, 1985. Unknown location in the Northern Territory. .13) - Photo, colour, 1985. L to R: Possibly MAJ A. Vickers RE - UK Exchange Officer from Army Svy Regt, unidentified officer. .1P to .13P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1987 OP NERVOSE – RECON PHOTOG.’ annotated on negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn, op nervose 85

British Military method of compiling field sheets for mapping purposesRed Hard covered book, rider and horse on cover, 203 pages, 17 chapters, 4 Appendices, 57 Illustrations.Lieut -Col AF Mockler - Ferryman, Late professor of Military Topography, Royal Military College, Sandhurstroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This is a set of six photographs of Army Survey Regiment officers in 1990 assessing the potential of an unknown Victorian location for a future regimental training exercise or adventurous training. The aim of regimental training was typically to provide personnel a practical knowledge of infantry and minor tactics (IMT) at the section level, navigation and map reading, RATEL and survival in the Field. The unidentified terrain may have been in the Grampians or the sub-alpine high country in north-eastern Victoria.This is a set of six photographs of Army Survey Regiment officers in 1990 assessing the potential of an unknown Victorian location for a future regimental training exercise. Black and white photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 2400 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1990. LT Marty Lyons in unknown Victorian terrain. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1990. Unknown Victorian terrain. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1990. LT Craig Hersant in unknown Victorian terrain. .4) - Photo, black and white, 1990. Unknown Victorian terrain. .5) - Photo, black and white, 1990. LT Craig Hersant in unknown Victorian terrain. .6) - Photo, black and white, 1990. LT Marty Lyons in unknown Victorian terrain.There are no personnel identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

Cover colour illustration on black & white firm paper cover, coloured sketches throughout, brown print on white paper, 132 pages.books, military, history, burma

In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, cpl bob kearney, 1st australian task force

Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Ovservation Group (MACV-SOG) was established in January 1964 under the pretence of conducting analysis f lessons learned in combat involving all branches of services.history / military / vietnam war., macv-sog, laos, cambodia

In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, cpl bob kearney, 1st australian tast force

In four and a half years in Vietnam, the Marines of the Third Reconnaissance Battalion repeatedly penetrted North Vietnam and Vietcong sanctuaries by foor and by helipcopter to find enemy forces, learn the enemy's intentions, and, when possible, bring deadly fire down on his head.united states. marine corps. reconnaissance battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - united states, us marines, 3rd reconnaissance battalion, north vietnamese, vietcong, nva base camps

In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, cpl bob kearney, 1st australian task force

A red cardboard cover with a black line around the perimater. Top of the booklet reads Australian Military Handbooks with the title under this. Middle of the handbook reads J. MacDonald Holmeshandbook, australian military6, practical map reading, reconnaissance mapmaking, field sketching

A brownish/blue coloured cover with black inforation on thefront. Top left hand corner written in blue and black biro No 11 and No 16 (this one is crossed out. Top right hand corner reads W.O. Code No. 8730. In the centre of the cover there is a picture of a bomb heading towards the ground. There are two metal staples down the left hand side. Part of the side of spine of the booklet is badly damaged.british armed forces - service manuals, field engineering, mine warfare, bomb reconnaissance

Delta Company was reformed out of Support Company, of which recon platoon was a part ofShield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with a large badge affixed to its front The badge is a 5/6 colour patch being made up of a black rectangle on top of a red rectangle. Gold eyes and hands appear to be pearing through the bushes in the foregrond. This is the recon platoon logo. Below this badge is an engraved plaque made of brassRecon Platoon Best Section Canungra 20055/6rvr, support company, recon platoon, wark vc club, plaque