This Part lists audio-visual sources that require a VHS, ¾” Umatic or Beta tape player to review. Audio–only may be recorded on audiocassette or even reel to reel. Some of these products may also be digitised (playable on any DVD player/computer), as such products are increasingly being converted due to the obsolescence of the machines needed to play the source material.
GENERAL
RPG 2 and RPG 7 Anti-Tank Grenade Launcher
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1989?
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), black and white, sound and length not yet identified.
Original AAVU video ATV1090 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Contains details of the RPG 2 and 7 and variants. At the time of the video’s making, these had only been faced by RAR troops in Vietnam.
School of Infantry Brief (English)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1994
Beta SP format (now redundant), 12 mins.
Original AAVU video PN327a. Shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. A generic brief to support English-speaking students and visitors to the training home of the RAR.
School of Infantry Brief (Indonesian)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1994
Beta SP format (now redundant), 12 mins.
Original AAVU video PN327c. Shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. A generic brief to support Indonesian students and visitors to the training home of the RAR.
School of Infantry Brief (Thai)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1994
Beta SP format (now redundant), 12 mins.
Original AAVU video PN327b. Shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. A generic brief to support Thai students and visitors to the training home of the RAR.
Sub-unit training for war and in war: an interview with Major General David Butler AO, DSO (F04848)
Army Training Technology Centre, Sydney, 1993
Colour/U-matic high band, sound, 48 mins 15 secs
Training Command initiative to draw on operational experiences for training purposes. Focuses on the training that Major General D.M. Butler, AO, DSO underwent in Japan, Korea and Australia during the Korean War, sub-unit training as the Commanding Officer of 6 RAR prior to, and during its second tour in South Vietnam in Australia and SVN between 1968 and 1970.
War dogs
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV1586 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses use of tracker dogs which were deployed in Malaya and Vietnam by most RAR battalions. Training of Infantry war dogs and their handlers occurred at the Infantry Centre until 1975.
JAPAN AND KOREA 1946-53
3 RAR in Korea, 3 RAR today
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
VHS format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU uncoded video. Labelled per its name. Believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised.
Anonymous (RMC team) – The Battle of Kapyong: Korea 23-24 April 1951
Royal Military College, Canberra, 1991
ISBN: Nil
48 minute VHS audi-cassette
Local production which features the retelling fo the battle by the men who were there; interviews interspersed with maps and actual footage of the major battle which featured 3 RAR.
Australians at War (Episode 6 – Korea)
ABC, Sydney, 2001
VHS tape (6th in an 8 Episode ABC Video series), approx 55 mins.
Produced in conjunction with Beyond Productions, the Australian War Memorial and DVA.
Covers the Korean War which involved 1, 2 and 3 RAR. Digitised copy available.
Battle of Maryang Sang
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1994
Beta SP format (now redundant), 45 mins.
Original AAVU video PN318 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the October 1951 battle involving 3 RAR in Korea. Battle took part during Operation Commando.
Military operations in Korea
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1989
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), black and white, sound unknown; 10 mins.
Original AAVU video file footage shot from original celluloid sources to preserve them. This videotape is believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Contains ‘rushes’ and edited footage of Australians in Korea, of which the ground troops were predominantly 1, 2 and 3 RAR.
The Republic of Korea and UN Peace Keeping Operations
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1992
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 22 mins.
Coded RP0022 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses Korean war operations featuring 1, 2 and 3 RAR.
War in Korea Part 1
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV452 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. First of four in the series on the war in Korea involving 1, 2 and 3 RAR.
War in Korea Part 2
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV453 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Second of four in the series on the war in Korea involving 1, 2 and 3 RAR.
War in Korea Part 3
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV454 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Third of four in the series on the war in Korea involving 1, 2 and 3 RAR.
War in Korea Part 4
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV455 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Final of four in the series on the war in Korea involving 1, 2 and 3 RAR.
SOUTH EAST ASIA 1950-current
(includes Malaya, Borneo, Singapore & Malaysia)
Australian War Memorial – Colonel OM Carroll, Retired, as a Platoon Commander 3 RAR Malaya 1957-59, interviewed by Colonel David Chinn, MBE, Retired.
AWM, Canberra, year unknown
ISBN: Nil
2 hr 12 minute audio-interview, AWM SO2867
Covers the experiences of an RAR platoon commander including serving with 3 RAR during the Malayan Emergency.
Konfrontasi – 3 RAR
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 30 mins 25 secs.
Original AAVU video PN336 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. A presentation by COL O’Donnell on the campaign against Indonesia in which both 3 RAR and 4 RAR took a direct part.
Konfrontasi – 4 RAR
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 29 mins 50 secs.
Original AAVU video PN340 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. A presentation by BRIG Thomas and BRIG Hearn on the campaign against Indonesia in which both 3 RAR and 4 RAR took a direct part.
Konfrontasi – Military build-up 1963-64
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 14 mins 03 secs.
Original AAVU video PN333 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. A presentation by COL Sutton on the campaign against Indonesia in which both 3 RAR and 4 RAR took a direct part in Borneo and 3 RAR only in southern Malaysia.
Malaya patrol
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1987
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 15 mins.
Coded ATV208 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Contains valuable footage of 2 and 3 RAR in Malaya during the 1948-1960 Malayan Emergency. Also available at https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/resources/malaya-patrol-story-australian-troops-malaya in a 14 min 27 sec version.
Malaysia in Brief
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1991
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 25 mins.
Coded ATV1726 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Contains footage of RAR troops in Malaysia during the 1948-60 Malayan Emergency and more recent generic footage of the country; was used for pre-deployment training of RCBs post-Communist Insurgency In Malaysia deployments 1970-1989.
Templar on Malaya Part 1
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), black and white, sound and length not yet identified.
Original AAVU video ATV282/1 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Part 1 contains historical footage from British films featuring General Sir Gerald Templar speaking on the situation in Malaya leading up to and during the Malayan Emergency 1948-60 in which 1, 2 and 3 RAR served.
Templar on Malaya Part 2
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), black and white, sound and length not yet identified.
Original AAVU video ATV282/2 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Part 2 contains historical footage from British films featuring General Sir Gerald Templar speaking on the situation in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency 1948-60 in which 1, 2 and 3 RAR served.
The Malayan Emergency – Gerald Templar’s role and Legacy
YouTube video, 1 hr, 37 mins, 24 secs
A 22 Feb 22 Zoom-based international presentation to RUSI (UK) on the allied commander in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency 1948-60 which included 1, 2 and 3 RAR. LTCOL/Professor Ong Weichong delivers a Powerpoint-supported presentation that specifically covers BOTH the first Emergency and what he calls the Second Emergency 1968-89 (this segment starts at the 47 min 25 sec point in the presentation), now officially known as the Communist Insurgency in Malaysia 1968-1989. The latter war involved all RAR battalions with their deployed Rifle Company Butterworth rotations 1970-ongoing. Accessible at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbj691IrY_Y
VIETNAM 1962-75
1 RAR operations in South Vietnam (First Tour)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU stock footage of 1 RAR who served on this tour in Vietnam with 173rd Airborne Brigade 1965-66. Believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised.
Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) ‘Silent’
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU stock footage believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. While the footage exists, it is not known if this footage ever got finished into a polished product. Would have to contain images and information on RAR members of the AATTV.
Australians at War (Episode 7 – Vietnam)
ABC, Sydney, 2001
VHS tape (7th in an 8 Episode ABC Video series), approx 55 mins.
Produced in conjunction with Beyond Productions, the Australian War Memorial and DVA.
Covers the Vietnam War which involved all RAR battalions in the period 1962-1975. Digitised copy available.
Battle of Long Tan Part 1 – LTCOL FA Roberts
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1987
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 48 mins.
Code ATV280/1 of the original video numbering system, this product is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the Battle of Long Tan involving 6 RAR.
Battle of Long Tan Part 2 – LTCOL FA Roberts
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1987
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 14 mins.
Coded ATV280/2 of the original video numbering system, this product is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the Battle of Long Tan involving 6 RAR.
Dust off Vietnam
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date not known
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 28 mins 10 secs.
Code ATV383 of the original video numbering system, this product is believed to be in the AWM and possibly digitised. Shows real medevacs by Huey helicopters in Vietnam.
Fragments of War – Vietnam
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 2001
DigiBeta video format (now redundant), 118 mins.
Coded PN497 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Captures footage from Vietnam and features many RAR troops.
Huey in a helicopter war
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1994
Umatic ¾” format (now redundant), 12 mins.
Original AAVU video ATV348. This film comprises footage of Hueys in Vietnam in their prime task of carrying RAR troops and re-supply. A production quality videotape believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised.
Long Tan – An Artillery Perspective
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 85 mins 54 secs.
Original AAVU video PN315 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. While focussed on the artillery’s role in direct and coordination of indirect fires supporting D Coy 6 RAR, appropriate coverage is given to 5 RAR and the rest of 6 RAR. Many tomes on the Battle of Long Tan can be said to understate the crucial role of the fire support, and this product adds to the total story of this now-legendary battle.
Op Coburg Interviews
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1997
Beta SP format (now redundant), average 36 mins each.
Original AAVU video PN389 to PN400. A series of unidentified interviews shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Records a range of perspectives, probably veterans of Operation Coburg which was conducted from Jan-Mar 68 involving 2 RAR and 7 RAR in Vietnam.
Op Coburg Interviews – Part 1 – Horrie Howard (OC A Coy 3 RAR)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1997
Beta SP format (now redundant), 36 mins 39 secs.
Original AAVU video PN387 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses Howard’s perspectives of Operation Coburg conducted from Jan-Mar 68 involving 2 RAR and 7 RAR in Vietnam.
Op Coburg Interviews – Part 2 – PTE Clive Swaysland 9 Pl C Coy 7 RAR
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1997
Beta SP format (now redundant), 50 mins 21 secs.
Original AAVU video PN388. Shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Records Swaysland’s perspectives as a veteran of Operation Coburg which was conducted from Jan-Mar 68 involving 2 RAR and 7 RAR in Vietnam.
Task Force Vietnam
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video coded ATV1011 and AC279 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Also known to have existed in 16mm film format. General coverage of the 1st Australian Task Force which comprised all nine RARs at one time or the other.
VC Attack Plan Long Version
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV169 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses VC tactics in Vietnam faced by all RAR and other troops. Probably used in training.
VC Mine Warfare and passive defence
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV846 and ATF443 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the scourge of mines in Vietnam faced by all RAR and other troops. Probably used in training.
Viet Cong Initiative Communications, Deception
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV1048 and USC810 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses VC communications used in Vietnam in their resistance to all RAR battalions. Probably used in training.
Vietnam chaplain interviews 4 – Jim Shelton CO 3 RAR
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Betacam SP video format (now redundant), 44 mins.
Original AAVU video footage shot in 1 inch format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Features CO 3 RAR being interviewed about 3 RAR operations in Vietnam.
Vietnam chaplain interviews 5 Colin Kahn CO 5 RAR
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Betacam SP video format (now redundant), 48 mins.
Original AAVU video footage shot in 1 inch format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Features CO 5 RAR being interviewed about operations in Vietnam.
Vietnam Chaplain Interviews 9 – Father John Tinkler 1 RAR
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 77 mins.
Original AAVU video footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the regimental padre (Tinkler) assigned to 1 RAR during the battalion’s second tour of duty which involved the Battle of Coral-Balmoral.
PEACE KEEPING & PEACE MAKING OPERATIONS
(Somalia 1992-93, Rwanda 1994-95, Cambodia 1994-95, Papua New Guinea 1946 to 1975, East Timor 1999-2012, Bougainville 1994, The Solomon Islands 2000 -2008, all remaining deployments not covered by UN or above (Rhodesia, Uganda)
Australians at War (Episode 8 – Peacekeeping Operations)
ABC, Sydney, 2001
VHS tape (8th in an 8 Episode ABC Video series), approx 55 mins.
Produced in conjunction with Beyond Productions, the Australian War Memorial and DVA.
Cover the Korean War which involved 1, 2 and 3 RAR. Digitised copy available.
Cambodian Field trip January 1991 Part 1
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original uncoded AAVU stock footage of Australians serving in Cambodia, including elements of the RAR Believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised.
Cambodian Field trip January 1991 Part 2
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original uncoded AAVU stock footage of Australians serving in Cambodia, including elements of the RAR Believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised.
COL David Hurley CGS Exercise presentation 1994 – Planning constraints in Somalia
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
SP Betacam production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video coded RP033. Shows Hurley addressing the planning constraints associated with the deployment of 1 RAR (which he commanded at the time of deployment) to Somalia 1992-93. Believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised.
Commonwealth Monitoring Rhodesia Part 2
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date not known
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 35 mins.
Code ATV556 of the original video numbering system, this product is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the 1979-80 deployment of Ceasefire monitoring troops, most of whom came from the RAR.
In Retrospect: All about presence (BRIG Mellor)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 56 mins.
Original AAVU video PN410 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the Commander of Australia’s deployment to Somalia’s reflections on the deployment to Somalia that centred on 1 RAR.
In Retrospect: Basically doing our job (LTCOL Roche)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 38 mins, 10 secs.
Original AAVU video PN411 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses LTCOL Roche’s perspectives on the 2 RAR deployment to Rwanda.
In Retrospect: Command and in-theatre training (MAJ AA Nikolic) GEN Sire Franics Hassett, BRIG James Shelton
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 36 mins, 47 secs.
Original AAVU video PN352 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses operational matters as experienced by the senior officers when in command; interviewed by MAJ Nikolic. Addresses WW II, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam when both were Infantry commanders.
In Retrospect: Keeping an open mind (COL Ramsay)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 36 mins, 47 secs.
Original AAVU video PN412 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses COL Ramsay’s perspectives on the 2 RAR deployment to Rwanda.
In Retrospect: Reflection of an Infantry Coy Commander (Anonymous)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 49 mins.
Original AAVU video PN350 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the experiences of being an RAR company commander; principal interviewed not yet identified.
In Retrospect: Reflection of an Infantry Coy Commander (MAJ Ian Goss)
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1996
Beta SP format (now redundant), 46 mins.
Original AAVU video PN349 footage shot in Beta videocam format, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the experiences of MAJ Goss as an RAR company commander.
Terrain in SE Asia
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not yet identified.
Original AAVU video ATV1725 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Used to brief and in training, primarily at officer/senior NCO level, and used at the time to support operations in Vietnam and Malaya/Borneo.
Terrain Study in SE Asia
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), sound and length not yet identified.
Original AAVU video ATV816 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Used to brief and in training, primarily at officer/senior NCO level, and used at the time to support operations in Vietnam and Malaya/Borneo.
Terrain Study Phuoc Tuy Province
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, date unknown
3/4” Umatic production quality format (now redundant), black and white, sound and length not identified.
Original AAVU video ATV1399 believed to be still stored in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Used to brief and in training, primarily at officer/senior NCO level to support operations in Vietnam.
The Australian experience in Somalia
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1991
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 42 mins.
Coded RP0013 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Contains film of a presentation at the CGS Exercise in 1991. 1 RAR would feature in it.
The Commonwealth Monitoring Force Rhodesia Part 1
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, year not known
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), length unknown.
Three complimentary tapes coded ATV565, C1454 and ATV783 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Contains film of predominantly RAR officers, WO and senior NCOs who deployed in 1980.
IRAQ 2003-09 and 2014–ongoing
Nil entry
AFGHANISTAN 2006-ongoing
Nil entry
HUMANITARIAN
(Civilian Humanitarian Disaster ops (incl Darwin 1975 and other cyclones and floods, overseas eg PNG, Indian Ocean, and lately, Border Operations, and DACC (non-disaster) eg Olympics and Commonwealth Games and other government support eg APEC, G20)
Nil entry
FUTURE
3 RAR – Predators Advance
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1991
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 6 mins.
This videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses 3 RAR’s primary exercise regime, this one being 1991.
8/9 RAR Promotion
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1990
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 58 mins.
This videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses typical life in 8/9 RAR in 1990.
AASAM 1985
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1988
1 inch (25mm) video film (now redundant), 90 mins.
Coded RP0022 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the major Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting conducted in Sydney in 1985. All RAR battalions competed including RAR memmbers posted to other units.
Airmobile operations Exercise Maxi Beagle
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1991
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 28 mins.
Coded PN-144, also ATV1137, in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses Exercise Maxi Beagle conducted in 1991 and involving 2/4 RAR. Also accessible at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=247610809256049 in a shortened edition.
Gloucester Cup 1986
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1986
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 29 mins.
Coded PN-228 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses the intra- RAR skills competition as it was conducted in 1986.
In retrospect – Training for war and in South Vietnam
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1992
¾” U-matic format (now redundant), 29 mins.
Coded PN-191 in the original AAVU video numbering system, this production quality videotape is believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised. Addresses Infantry-focussed training for and operations in Vietnam which all RAR battalions undertook with refinements over time.
Milan
Australian Army Audio-visual Unit, Canberra, 1994
Umatic ¾” format (now redundant), 21 mins.
Original AAVU video ATV126. This film comprises footage of the Milan Anti Tank Guided Weapon (ATGW) trialled and then deployed in RAR units, filling a gap between the ENTAC ATGW (which was never issued to RAR units) and the Javelin, which was in the early 21st Century. Used as a training film. A production quality videotape believed to be in the AWM and now possibly digitised.
