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Takes me back, I was trained on this elephant-stopper (7.62mm) in basic training-"Bloody heavy" springs to mind. The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, also known as the SLR (Self-Loading Rifle), by the Canadian Army designation C1A1 (C1) or in the US as the "inch pattern" FAL, is a British version of the FN FAL battle rifle produced by the Belgian armaments manufacturer FN Herstal. The L1A1 was produced under licence and has seen use in the Australian Army, Canadian Army, Indian Army, Jamaica Defence For

#NoOrdinaryJob Australia's Federation Guard conduct ceremonies throughout the year with the L1A1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR). At any time, Australia's Federation Guard is called upon to undertake military funerals and headstone dedication ceremonies. During the service, guard members are required to fire three volleys with blank cartridges from the SLR. The volleys are fired at the funerals of all ranks up to and including the rank of full Colonel (equivalent). At the funerals of General Officers a

Australia’s Federation Guard is a Tri-Service Ceremonial Unit based in Canberra ACT and is the Australian Defence Force’s only dedicated Ceremonial capability. The Guard is a representational unit that conducts Ceremonial welcoming of Foreign Dignitaries, Civilian and Government officials to Australia. The Guard also has members represent the unit at various events both Domestically and Internationally. Australia’s Federation Guard has a Precision Drill Team which is made up of volunteers from a

Why the Australian SAS Refused to Use U.S. Weapons in Vietnam — And Why It Worked In the equipment room at Nuidat in 1967, an American special forces adviser watched with confusion as an Australian SAS trooper inspected his weapon before a patrol. The rifle was a L1A1 self-loading rifle, a 7.62 mm battle rifle that the United States had abandoned three years earlier in favor of the M16. The American couldn't help himself. You know, we've got crates of M16s you guys can use, he offered. Lighter,