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This is Duty First, a podcast about the history of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). Bear witness as the regiment rises from the ashes of the Second World War to become Australia’s first ever professionalised infantry force. Told by members of the regiment who were there, enter a world where courage takes centre stage and history comes alive. Tim Russell, Writer & Producer Slade Gibson, Audio Producer & Composer Paul Larter, Host Harry Windsor, Writer Produced by Pivot Studios for The Dep ...
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Welcome to "Soldiers 5," a remarkable podcast brought to you by the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation. Join us as we embark on an extraordinary journey, delving into the captivating stories and experiences of the brave individuals who proudly served in the renowned Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). "Soldiers 5" takes you deep into the heart of this esteemed regiment, offering exclusive interviews with its members. From infantry soldiers to officers, from various eras and deployments, our g ...
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The Royal Australian Regiment has evolved over the past 75 years with improvements in technology, equipment and structure, but one thing remains the same: Duty First. In this episode, we'll hear from the wider RAR family including RAR Foundation and support systems for veterans, family support, and what the future holds for the RAR. Featured interv…
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After the peacekeeping missions of the 1990s, the RAR experienced an unprecedented period of operational service, most notably in Iraq and Afghanstan in what would become the Regiment's longest ever war. Featured interviews: Lieutenant General David Lindsay Morrison AO, the Chief of Australian Army - 2RAR, 8/9RAR Daniel (Dan) Keighran VC - 2RAR, 6R…
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After seven long years in Vietnam, the Regiment went through an unprecedented period of peace, however this was all about to change as the international peacekeeping missions in Somalia, Rwanda and East Timor in the 1990s. Featured interviews: General Sir Peter John Cosgrove, AK, CVO, MC - 9RAR, 1RAR His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurl…
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After a bloody start to the Vietnam War, the RAR’s tour continues as the shadow of Long Tan looms large. Featured interviews: General Sir Peter John Cosgrove, AK, CVO, MC - 9RAR, 1RAR MAJGEN Brian Howard AO, MC, ESM (retd) - 3RAR, PIR Francis Peter (Peter) SCOTT DSO, MID - 3RAR Episode cover image: During Operation Smithfield troops moving off in A…
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After serving valiantly in the jungles of Malaya and Malaysia, the Royal Australian Regiment is about to face it’s toughest and bloodiest test - The Vietnam War. Join us for part one, detailing the start of the war and how the men of 6RAR fought The Battle of Long Tan. Featured interviews: Dave Sabben - 6RAR Mike von Berg OAM - 1 & 5 RAR, SASR, 2 C…
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After the Korean War, the battalion is growing and set for a new challenge in the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation. Join us as we discover a period of history that would serve as a warm-up for the kind of jungle fighting the regiment would later experience in Vietnam. Featured interviews: Wallace Thompson (Wally) - 4 RAR, AATTV BR…
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The Korean War may not be as well-known as other conflicts in the RAR's history, but it was a pivotal moment for Australian soldiers in establishing the culture, role and prestige of the RAR. Featured interviews: Major General Alan Lindsay "Alby" Morrison, AO, DSO, MBE (2RAR, 3RAR, 9RAR) James 'Blue' Newell (3RAR) Ronald 'Ron' Perkins (3RAR) Episod…
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The RAR rises from the ashes of the Second World War to become Australia’s first ever professionalised infantry force. We’ll hear from soldiers who were on the ground during the occupation of Japan in 1946 as the RAR and its purpose came into view, meeting challenges of its time, and preparing to head into the RAR’s first theatre of war in the Kore…
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This is Duty First, a podcast about the history of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). Bare witness as the regiment rises from the ashes of the Second World War to become Australia’s first ever professionalised infantry force. Told by members of the regiment who were there, enter a world where courage takes centre stage and history comes alive. Ep…
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In this episode of the Soldier's Five Podcast, we do a deep dive into leadership with Major General Andrew Hocking. MAJGEN Hocking has experienced leadership at every level - Platoon, Company, Battalion and Brigade and he shares his insights into these experiences. He also reflects on leadership within the inter-agency space as well as some stories…
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David Ashley on being Army's Senior Soldier
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In this episode of the Soldier's Five Podcast, we sit down with WO David Ashley, previous Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army. WO Ashley gives us an up-close and no-holds-barred lesson on soldiering, life within the RAR and his experiences over a lifetime of service to the Regiment. From humble beginnings, he recounts the early days of…
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Julian Hohnen on Vaccines and winning the Lotto
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In this week's episode of the Soldiers 5, we speak with Julian Hohnen. A previous member of both 6 RAR and 1 RAR, Julian talks us through the life changing moment he had an adverse reaction of a vaccine as well as eventually rehabilitating and finding himself winning the lotto! We also break down Julian's part of the 6 RAR deployment to Afghanistan…
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Jason Groat and Training within the Army
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In this episode of Soldiers 5 Podcast, we speak with Brigadier Jason Groat, Commandant of the Royal Military College of Australia about Training within the Army. What is training, how does it work within the Army, where it came from and where is it going? We also deep dive into Brigadier Groat's personal service within the RAR. From deployments as …
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In this episode, we sit down with CPL Josh Munro who recently deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 1 RAR Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO). Josh breaks down what is was like deploying as a Section Commander with little to no notice and what it was like doing the mission in that country. It is a great story about leadership, dealing with ch…
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Cammie MacDougall and Armoured Infantry
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For this week's episode, we speak with WO2 Cammie MacDougall. Cammie transferred from the Scot's Guard to the RAR and shares his vast experiences in the world of Armoured Infantry. From Private through to Crew Commander and beyond, this is a great story about what life is like as a soldier operating an Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Cammie also breaks …
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Ben Katz on DOG Cup and the Cambrain Patrol
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In this episode, we speak with CAPT Ben Katz about his experiences as a Section Commander on multiple Duke of Gloucester Cup competitions (including winning) as well as representing Australian on multiple Cambrian Patrol Competitions in the UK. He is a wealth of knowledge on junior leadership and shares many tales to inspire any Section and Section…
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Glenn Crosland and the Governor General
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Lachlan Mitchell on Combat Shooting
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In this episode, we speak with SGT Lachlan Mitchell. He is one of Army's experts in Close Combat, specifically, Combat Shooting. We break down the art and science of Combat Shooting, how it has evolved throughout the years and what to expect if you are about to embark on your own Combat Shooting Course. A great episode for anyone that loves to shoo…
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John Stonebridge and the Bravery Medal
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In this episode of "Soldiers 5," we explore the remarkable life of John Stonebridge, who dedicated over 40 years to the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). From serving in 1 RAR to becoming a Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) and receiving a Bravery Medal, John's story is one of unwavering commitment, leadership, courage and a lot of laughs. Join us as …
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