Historical information

Military training was never without danger especially when weapons were handled. Risks were assessed during planning and measures taken to minimise hazards. On one occasion the Conducting Officer was injured by a grenade fragment during throwing practice. He was promptly treated by Squadron medics and transferred to hospital.

Physical description

Two colour photographs of .50 calabre machine gun training at Puckapunyal conducted by ' A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Sergeant R. McDonald is the instructor.