RAA Liaison Letter 2024 - 2025 Edition

RAA Liaison Letter – 2024 / 2025 Edition 105 Department of the Army. (2001). FM 3-09.70: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for M109A6 Howitzer (Paladin) Operations. Headquarters, Department of the Army. Lee, J. (2018). K9 Thunder: A South Korean Self- Propelled Howitzer for the 21st Century. Military Technology, 42(5), 80-87. Lee, M. G. R. D. (2022). Self-propelled artillery: A comprehensive study of the system's operation and maintenance. Military Engineering Press. Additional References 1 Crawford, C., & Hughes, M. (2017). The resupply of artillery regiments in high-intensity conflict. Australian Army Journal, 15(1), 73-89. 2 Crawford, C., & Hughes, M. (2017) 3 Crawford, C., & Hughes, M. (2017). 4 Crawford, C., & Hughes, M. (2017) 5 Crawford, C., & Hughes, M. (2017) 6 Crawford, C., & Hughes, M. (2017) 7 Australian Army. (2020). Army Logistic Training Centre. Retrieved from https://www.army.gov.au/our- work/equipment- technology-and-supplies/army-logistic-training- centre 8 Lee, M. G. R. D. (2022). Self-propelled artillery: A comprehensive study of the system's operation and maintenance. Military Engineering Press. 9 Australian Army. (2020). 10 Department of Defence. (2023, August 11). Self- propelled howitzers give preview. Australian Government. https://www.defence.gov.au/news- events/news/2023-08-11/self-propelled-howitzers- give-preview 11 Australian Army. (2020). 12 Australian Army. (2020). 13 ] Crawford, C., & Holmes, J. (2021). Lessons from Ukraine’s use of artillery and fires in the Donbass. Australian Army Journal, 18(1), 16-29. 14 ] Crawford, C., & Holmes, J. (2021) 15 ] Crawford, C., & Holmes, J. (2021) 16 ] Crawford, C., & Holmes, J. (2021) AUSTRALIA INTRODUCES NEW AWARD FOR INDO- PACIFIC SERVICE Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter, 3 February 2025 The Australian government has introduced a new award to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in the Indo-Pacific region. For decades the ADF has operated throughout the Indo‑Pacific in support of a more peaceful, stable and prosperous region. In an increasingly complex Frelinger, D. R. (2013). The Logistics of Artillery Support in Afghanistan. Military Review, 93(3), 91- 102. Holcomb, J. F., & Meeks, D. P. (1994). Artillery Ammunition Resupply: A Case Study of the Gulf War. Journal of Military History, 58(2), 271-294. Scales, R. (2004). The Logistics of Artillery Support in Modern Warfare. Military Review, 84(2), 60- 66. Zakharchuk, V. (2017). Artillery Logistics: Lessons Learned from the Ukrainian Conflict. Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, 19(1), 1-21. strategic environment, these operations are critical to protecting our national interest and keeping Australians safe. Recognising this, ADF personnel of all ranks who have completed 30 days of operational service on certain ADF operations in the region will be eligible for the Australian Operational Service Medal Indo- Pacific. This includes Operation Render Safe, where ADF personnel work to safely dispose of World War II bombs, weapons and ammunition from Pacific island countries, and Operation Argos, the ADF’s contribution to the international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea. Approximately 15,000 current and former serving members of the ADF will be recognised for their service on contemporary and ongoing operations in our region. Further details about eligibility are available on the Defence Honours and Awards website. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles said: “The Australian Defence Force has been conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region for decades, and the Albanese Labor Government is honoured to see those personnel recognised in this way for their important service. We are committed to a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, and in an increasingly complex strategic environment the contributions of our service men and women on these operations is vital to that.” Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh said: “In honour of the contribution made by our ADF personnel to our regional security, the Governor- General has agreed to the Albanese Government’s request to institute a new award recognising approximately 15,000 current serving and veteran ADF personnel for service in the Indo-Pacific region. These ADF personnel continue the legacy of those who have served their country, through service and sacrifice.”