Behind the camouflage and combat boots, a lot of work goes into developing uniforms and accessories that fit the form, function and rapidly changing technologies of the Australian Defence Force.
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DRESSED DUTY CLOTHING INNOVATION AND THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE
ABOVE: Warrant Officer Andrew Lee wears the Royal Australian Navy’s new Maritime Multi-Cam Pattern Uniform at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin, NT. RIGHT: Private Navdeep Gill from the 4th Combat Service Support Battalion tries on the prototype Size 0 helmet and H Back Retention System at the Diggerworks Innovation Hub. Images reproduced courtesy of Department of Defence.
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NOVEMBER 2023-24 REMEMBRANCE
BY KATE SPINKS-COLAS AND DEFENCE CAPABILITY ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT GROUP LAND DOMAIN TEAM
