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Oketz is the Israel Defence Forces operational canine unit. It employs both men and women combat soldiers and dogs in operational activities for missions in counter-terrorism, detecting explosives, locating weapons, search and rescue, and more.
Tea break during manoeuvres. The armbands on the left arms are to facilate umpires in identifying the opposing forces.
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the first week of May, 2016. 14 months previously we'd watched low-level maintenance work on the opposite banks, and (I) predicted that destabilised sections might be a problem. To address the serious problem of surface runoff/seepage destabilising the bank structure, they excavate and lay out a drainage pipe system, to better channel the water and slow down the erosion of the banks. The section of this bank, directly opposite the apartment complex, was critically exposed after the winter rains. The roots of many trees were exposed, with the bank itself starting to rapidly erode. Specific work involved the removal of soil, back-filling with large boulders, integrated drainage system, and finally re-facing with new soil.One has to wonder at some of the wasted effort - remember the 'carpet strips' painstakingly installed through 'soil stitching' process in Sept 2012. The evidence is there in my previous picture galleries.
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Charles Hill Battery. Coathooks in the derelict building adjacent to the gun emplacement.
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Israeli Mostly Female Combat Unit "karakal" Perform Large Combat Exercise
Soldiers from the Karakal battalion participate in a graduation march near the Israeli-Egyptian border on September 03, 2014 near Azoz, Israel. The mixed-sex Karakal combat battalion was formed in 2004 and is based in the Negev desert on the border with Egypt and Jordan.
(September 2, 2014 - Source: Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images Europe)
Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade take part in an exercise near the border with Syria on May 6, 2013 at the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Syria has accused Israel of launching a series of airstrikes on targets near the Lebanon/Syria border, including an arms shipment and the Jamraya research centre, that was thought to produce chemical weapons.
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Several Bedford models continued in production beyond the demise of Bedford itself. This 4x4 is badged as an AWD but is essentially a Bedford M-Series. As well as a long and successful military career, the M-Series was popular with emergency services and aid agencies around the world. This particular image represents an actual vehicle operated by the Dublin Civil Defence organisation, although the Hi-ab crane may be down to artistic licence (20-Jul-11).
See also Dublin Civil Defence Dennis D-Series Fire Appliance:
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The Estonian Ministry of Defence has purchased new service rifles from LMT Defense, formerly known as the Lewis Machine & Tool Company, and will supply the Country's Defence Force with two new service weapons.
The LMT MARS platform of AR-15 and AR-10 pattern rifles, as well as a 40 mm grenade launcher compatible with these Rifles.
Both Rifles will be replacing the current issue Rifles, the Israeli-built Galil-AR and the Swedish-made Ak4 (a licensed copy of the H&K G3A3).
The grenade launchers included in the contract are LMT’s M203 rail-mounted 40 mm GLs.
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Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
The Estonian Ministry of Defence has purchased new service rifles from LMT Defense, formerly known as the Lewis Machine & Tool Company, and will supply the Country's Defence Force with two new service weapons.
The LMT MARS platform of AR-15 and AR-10 pattern rifles, as well as a 40 mm grenade launcher compatible with these Rifles.
Both Rifles will be replacing the current issue Rifles, the Israeli-built Galil-AR and the Swedish-made Ak4 (a licensed copy of the H&K G3A3).
The grenade launchers included in the contract are LMT’s M203 rail-mounted 40 mm GLs.
Photos @kaitsevagi.edf
Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade take part in an exercise near the border with Syria on May 6, 2013 at the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Syria has accused Israel of launching a series of airstrikes on targets near the Lebanon/Syria border, including an arms shipment and the Jamraya research centre, that was thought to produce chemical weapons.
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
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Vickers machine gun training.
Estonian Defence Force Soldiers live fire training while serving with BKN09 in Mali
Photos: srs Valner Väino
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Estonian Defence Force Soldiers live fire training while serving with BKN09 in Mali
Photos: srs Valner Väino
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A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares for lift off with Afghan Officers from the Provincial Police Response Company and Australian Special Operations Task Group Soldiers as part of the Shah Wali Kot Offensive.
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) partnered with Australian Special Forces from the Special Operations Task Group conducted a deliberate operation to clear a Taliban insurgent stronghold in the Shah Wali Kot region of northern Kandahar province.
The Shah Wali Kot Offensive comprised synchronised and deliberate clearance operations involving Australian Commandos combined with a number of surgical helicopter-born assaults from Special Air Service (SAS) troops on key targets.
Removing Taliban insurgents from Afghan communities allows the Government of Afghanistan to establish a presence and gain the trust of the community to provide them with necessary infrastructure and security that was not provided by the insurgents.
The Shah Wali Kot Offensive was part of Australia’s contribution to Operation Hamkari, the Coalition operation to extend the Government of Afghanistan’s influence into Kandahar City.
Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade take part in an exercise near the border with Syria on May 6, 2013 at the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Syria has accused Israel of launching a series of airstrikes on targets near the Lebanon/Syria border, including an arms shipment and the Jamraya research centre, that was thought to produce chemical weapons.
Members of the Irish Defence Force serving with the 118th Battalion, serving in the Lebanon with UNIFIL
Photos: Airman Gibney
Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade take part in an exercise near the border with Syria on May 6, 2013 at the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Syria has accused Israel of launching a series of airstrikes on targets near the Lebanon/Syria border, including an arms shipment and the Jamraya research centre, that was thought to produce chemical weapons.
Students on the Standard NCO Course on exercise in Fort Davis County Cork
Students from the 3rd All Arms Standard NCO course conducting a FIBUA (Fighting in Built up Areas) exercise in Fort Davis, April 2013. During the exercise the students were tested using an Engineer Assault Bridge to gain entry and a Artillery 105mm Gun to break strong points. There are thirty nine students on the course representing the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineer, Ordnance, CIS and Air Corp.
Israeli Soldiers from the Caracal Battalion during their basic training – 2012
The Caracal Battalion is an infantry combat battalion of the Israel Defense Forces, composed of both male and female soldiers, of both Jewish and Arab descent.[It is named after the Caracal, a small cat whose sexes appear the same. As of 2009, approximately 70% of the battalion was female.It is part of the 512th "Sagi" Brigade of Israel's Southern territorial command.
Prior to Caracal's formation in 2000, women had been prevented from serving in direct combat positions with the IDF. The unit has since been tasked with patrolling the Israeli-Egyptian border. It took part in Israel's unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in the summer of 2005.
The unit badge, adopted in 2009, incorporates the Sagi Brigade badge, with the addition of the Caracal cat.
New recruits in the Caracal Battalion, are issued the Israeli-made Tavor assault rifle. Battalion members partake in a four-month basic training period that includes physical training at the Givati Brigade training base.
Soldiers specialize in various weapons including machine guns, advanced weaponry, grenades, and mortars.
All female soldiers who join the battalion are required to sign up for a third year of military service, the same as their male counterparts. The men are drawn from Nahal garinim, or have volunteered.
The Queen lays the first wreath on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in London in 2013.
Her Majesty led the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London with the Royal Family and Chief of Staffs in attendance, as commemorations were held across the UK in honour of those who died in wars and conflicts.
Thousands of current and former military personnel joined the Queen, together with the main party leaders, who also laid wreaths.The Queen was the first to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph, followed by other members of the Royal Family, Prime Minister David Cameron, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, and opposition leader Ed Miliband.
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Estonian Sailors practice VBSS and Vessel protection duties on-board Estonian Naval Vessels 25th May 2016
Israeli Soldiers from the Caracal Battalion during their basic training – 2012
The Caracal Battalion is an infantry combat battalion of the Israel Defense Forces, composed of both male and female soldiers, of both Jewish and Arab descent.[It is named after the Caracal, a small cat whose sexes appear the same. As of 2009, approximately 70% of the battalion was female.It is part of the 512th "Sagi" Brigade of Israel's Southern territorial command.
Prior to Caracal's formation in 2000, women had been prevented from serving in direct combat positions with the IDF. The unit has since been tasked with patrolling the Israeli-Egyptian border. It took part in Israel's unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in the summer of 2005.
The unit badge, adopted in 2009, incorporates the Sagi Brigade badge, with the addition of the Caracal cat.
New recruits in the Caracal Battalion, are issued the Israeli-made Tavor assault rifle. Battalion members partake in a four-month basic training period that includes physical training at the Givati Brigade training base.
Soldiers specialize in various weapons including machine guns, advanced weaponry, grenades, and mortars.
All female soldiers who join the battalion are required to sign up for a third year of military service, the same as their male counterparts. The men are drawn from Nahal garinim, or have volunteered.
EDL (English Defence League) hold march in Central London opposed by the UAF (Unite Against Fascists, London, UK
BURRAS DOMINATE THE DAY
A GRADE
The opening round of the 2010 Central Highlands Netball League provided Hepburn with the start they wanted in their hunt for a finals berth. Hepburn’s new senior line up took to the court with great confidence after 10 weeks of fitness and skill training. From the first whistle, Hepburn’s new recruit and star defender Ebony Place, intercepted the ball to pass on to sister Lauren at Wing Defence and Hepburn controlled the ball down court to score.
The Burras continuously applied pressure all over the court as they quickly broke down Daylesford’s attacking systems. Tara Ford, 2009 Under 17’s League Best & Fairest made her senior’s debut in fantastic form. Hepburn’s new defensive combination proved too strong for their opposition and combined with the speed of their attacking line up. Hepburn went to the first break 21 to 3.
Hepburn didn’t hesitate to rotate its entire bench throughout the game with each combination seeing the Burras increase their lead. Hepburn’s fitness and accuracy in goals saw them run out winners 86 to 8. Captain Libby Purtell and Defender Kylie Torpey were extremely pleased to have such a strong win for their 200th games with the club.
Goals: Jane Lienhop 36/43 84%, Libby Purtell 31/41 77%, Kristina Closhey 19/25 76%
B GRADE
Hepburn’s new reserves line up was also eager to kick start the year. With the return of deadly accurate goaler Mel Penny, the Burras came out fast and hard early in the first quarter to over run their opponents defence. Led by captain and Wing Attack Janee Brown, Hepburn continuously pushed the ball down court with speed and accuracy to eventually dominate all over the court.
From a 14 to 2 first quarter start, the Burras never looked back. The new centre court line up has been working on skills and fitness to provide both ends with the support they struggled with last year. Hepburn ran out winners 53 to 18. This will now help the reserves with their goal of a top 4 finish and a run in the finals.
Goals: Mel Penny 41/50 82%, Tania Grant 8/15 54%, Courtney Wetzel 3/7 42%
Other Results
Hepburn’s new C grade team also had a solid win 31 to 25. Hepburn’s Under 17’s won 32 to 13 and Under 13’s A 7 to 4.
The Chief of Defence Staff General Rick Hillier arrives onboard a CC-130 Hercules aircraft with members of Team Canada at Kandahar Airfield in presence of The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay.
Le Général Rick Hillier, Chef d’état-major de la Défense, arrive à bord d’un avion Hercules CC 130 avec des membres de l’Équipe Canada, au terrain d’aviation de Kandahar, en présence du ministre de la Défense nationale, l’honorable Peter Gordon MacKay, et du commandant de la Force opérationnelle interarmées, Guy Laroche.
Photo : Cplc Bruno Turcotte
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Israeli soldiers watch as a missile is launched from the Iron Dome defence system in the southern Israeli city of Beer Sheva on March 12, 2012, as a new round of tit-for-tat violence between Gaza militants and Israel has ruptured the calm that was restored after a major flare-up last August.
The members of 106 Recruit Platoon have completed their toughest week of training thus far following an intensive exercise in the Glen of Imaal. The platoon exercised in conventional military operations involving long range patrols, patrol harbours, fighting patrols and a platoon in defence scenario. This was a physically and mentally demanding week for the recruits and is another step towards the successful completion of the their basic military training.
Photos:DFTC
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the last full week of September, 2016.
Late afternoon . . . . .
And in the old compound, adjacent to La Vallee, a gathering of 5 Green Mean Machines settles down for the night.
Up close and personal, these are BIG bruisers.
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Volvo A40D
As a preparation for coming emissions regulations the D12D engine was introduced for A35D and A40D. The D12D engine met US (EPA) step 2, California (CARB) step 2 and Europe (EU) step 2 emission standards. Basic specifications such as power and torque are the same for D12C and D12D engines. The production started in November 2004.
In order to meet the Tier 3 / Stage IIIA legislative demands concerning exhaust emissions, a new version of the Volvo D12 engine was developed for A35D and A40D.
The new engine met US (EPA) Tier 3, California (CARB) Tier 3 and Europe (EU) stage IIIA emission standards.
V-ACT (Volvo Advanced Combustions Technology) was implemented on the D12D engines for the US market only as from April 2005 and the EU market started from January 2006. The Tier 2/Step II compliant D12D engine continued to be available for affected markets.
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SPECIFICATION:
Engine -
Make >> Volvo
Model >>> TD 122 KF
Gross Power >> 398 hp / 296.8 kw
Net Power >> 395 hp / 294.6 kw
Power Measured @ 2100 rpm
Displacement >> 732 cu in / 12 L
Torque Measured @ 1400 rpm
Max Torque >> 1228 lb ft / 1665 Nm
Number of Cylinders >> 6
Aspiration >> Turbocharged
Operational -
Fuel Capacity >> 95.1 gal / 360 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity >> 68.7 gal / 260 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity >> 36.5 gal / 138 L
Engine Oil Capacity >> 10.3 gal / 39 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity >> 10 gal / 38 L
Operating Voltage >> 24 V
Tire Size >> 29.5 R25
Transmission -
Type >> Fully automatic planetary transmission
Number of Forward Gears >> 12
Number of Reverse Gears >> 3
Max Speed >> 32.7 mph / 52.6 km/h