Asia Pacific Defense Forum Spring 2004

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05) breaks away from a replenishment at sea refueling with auxiliary oiler replenishment vessel HMAS Success (AOR 304) during Exercise CROCODILE. The USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) is in the background.
Photo by AB Neil Richards, RAN

HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05) and landing ship HMAS Tobruk (LSH 50) steam line astern for mine-field transit during the at-sea portion of Exercise CROCODILE.
Photo courtesy of Australian Department of Defence

A ground crew member from the U.S. Marines “Fighting Bengals” squadron marshals an F/A-18 during the exercise.
Photo by LAC Rob Mitchell, RAAF

A Black Hawk helicopter lifts a 105mm howitzer from the deck of HMAS Kanimbla (LPA 51).
Photo courtesy of the Australian Department of Defence

Viewed from Night Vision Goggles, Australian soldiers disembark from an LCM-8 (Landing Craft, Mechanized) as part of a mock amphibious assault.
Photo by POPH Kev Bristow, RAN

U.S. Marines exit a CH-46 helicopter during a training exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
Photo by LCpl Nicholas J. Riddle, USMC

An Australian Army section commander designates arcs of fire to two soldiers after landing in Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
Photo courtesy of Australian Department of Defence

A U.S. Marine Cobra helicopter hovers over Sam Hill Airfield after attacking mock enemy positions.
Photo by Pte. Jodie Richter, RAR

An Australian soldier gives field signals
during a mock attack.
Photo by Pte. Jodie Richter, RAR

U.S. Marines fire mortar rounds during the live-fire exercise at Shoalwater Bay.
Photo by LCpl. Cory W. Yenter, USMC

An Australian soldier gives field signals
during a mock attack.
Photo by Pte. Jodie Richter, RAR

A young boy at the Rockhampton North Special School receives camouflage face paint from U.S. Marines who spent a day with the children during Exercise CROCODILE.
Photo by LCpl. Monroe F. Seigle, USMC

Young Rockhampton children climb on top of an Australian Light Armored Vehicle during Open Day.
Photo by Pte. Jodie Richter, RAR

Australian Army air dispatchers prepare a 105mm Hamel Gun for pallet loading onto a C-130 Hercules as part of Exercise CROCODILE.
Photo by Cpl. Mark Eat

High explosive ordnance is ready for loading on an F-111 aircraft as part of Exercise CROCODILE..
Photo courtesy of Australian Department of Defence

Crew members of HMAS Melbourne haul on the “hose line” during a replenishment at sea with HMAS Success (OR 304).
Photo by POPH Kev Bristow, RAN

Australian Air Force Capt. Hayden Archibald from 162 Reconnaissance Squadron lands a U.S. Marine Cobra attack helicopter at Shoalwater Bay during Exercise CROCODILE.
Photo by Pte. Jodie Richter, RAR

An Australian Army section commander pushes forward during contact with a simulated enemy.
Photo Pte. Jodie Richter, RAR

Australian Army gunners fire a 105mm field gun during the live-fire exercise at Shoalwater Bay.
Photo by Pte. Jodie Richter, RAR

U.S. Marines tend to a mock casualty inside the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
Photo by LCpl. James P. Douglas, USMC

U.S. Marines rush from a CH-46 helicopter during a Quick Reaction Force exercise.
Photo by LCpl. James P. Douglas, USMC

Australian Air Force dog handler, AC Jamey McDonnell, patrols with his dog “Art” during an airfield defense exercise.
Photo courtesy of Australian Department of Defence

U.S. Marines advance their Light Armored Vehicles on the front lines of the simulated battle with Australian forces in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
Photo by LCpl. James P. Douglas, USMC

Two allies became even closer during Exercise CROCODILE events witnessed by 14 Australian senators and members of parliament (MP). Here, the Hon. Simon Crean, MP, then Leader of the Opposition, enjoys breakfast with U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Garry Garrison.
Photo by Sgt. Paul Mensch, RAAF

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