Exercise Koolendong'21

29 September 2021

Recently RSDS Representatives from Darwin and Adelaide spent time in the field on Exercise Koolendong.

Exercise Koolendong is the culminating activity of MRF-D 2021 and a key training event for the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade in enhancing security cooperation between USMC and the ADF through combined-arms live fire.  It is a tangible demonstration of ADF and USMC capability to respond to a crisis in the region as a coalition force land component with an integrated coalition command structure.

The exercise brought together all the assets of a marine air-ground task force and an equivalent ADF force, including more than 2000 troops, 500 vehicles, 20 airframes. In these arduous conditions Sallyma’am Major Mairi Mitchell and Sallymen Major Gerald Mitchell and Auxiliary Lieutenant Vaughan Agnew provided significant support, continuing the tradition of the Sallyman in serving those who serve.

More information about the Sallyman's involvement in Ex Koolendong'21 can be found at https://www.facebook.com/rsdsadelaide