EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE GOES OFF ROAD
In August the Explosive Ordnance
Section of JLU(SQ) undertook what can only be
described as an enjoyable yet highly educational day
of 4x4 driver training at the Mount Cotton
Driver
Training Centre
just south of Brisbane.
The training was
conducted by Driver Skills Australia, a
professional civilian training provider. All members
gained from the activity, even those with extensive
4x4 driving experience, while those with little or
no experience were amazed by just where they were
able to take the vehicles.
The training was
invaluable to the Explosive Ordnance Section as they
are required as part of their duties to respond to
discoveries of Unexploded Explosive Ordnance
wherever they are found.
With many of the old
World War II era training/ live firing areas in
South Queensland being in remote and rugged terrain
a sound knowledge of just what our 4x4 can and can’t
do is essential.
From the knowledge
and experience gained during the training the
section has already changed and added to the self
recovery equipment carried by it’s 4x4.
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Queensland), Department of Defence. Not to be
further reproduced without permission.
For
information on any specialised driver training
please contact DSA via this website.
