The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Trousers in Mark I yellow based Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) pattern fabric. The trousers have khaki plastic buttons and a zippered fly closure. The knees are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, pleated to allow easier bending, and the ankles have holes for an adjustable elastic cord to be threaded through. This cord has been removed. The trousers have a slash pocket on each hip and a single rear patch pocket on the right side secured by an exposed button. On each thigh is a pleated expanding pocket with a two button closure concealed under flaps. The waistband fastens above the zip with a button and is adjustable by fabric tabs and a pair of buttons at each hip. There are five large button-down belt loops on the waistband, but the loop at the rear centre has had its button removed and has been stitched in place, presumably for the comfort of the wearer when carrying the field pack and full web equipment. A hole in the seat of the trousers has been repaired with a piece of matching fabric. A green fabric label sewn to the lining of the right hand waist pocket has been completely erased, but the owner's name is written in black felt pen inside the rear waistband, and his service number inside the flap of the left hand thigh pocket.
Worn by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002.
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Stored in the webbing is one 30-round magazine for an M-4 rifle. This set of web equipment was used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002. It has been cus
Field pack in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage (DPCU) canvas, with two internal compartments and an external metal frame. There are four small pouches located around the outside of the pack, two of which
Closed-cell foam sleeping pad. The pad, which has one pale grey and one dark grey surface, is moulded in a series of 'ridges and valleys', helping to insulate the user from ground temperatures. The wo
M7 bayonet with M8A1 scabbard. This bayonet was carried by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002.
Mark III Sicut knife. Fixed blade chisel ground survival knife. This knife was carried in the survival kit (REL30513.003) by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan,
Pair of green plastic water bottles with screw caps. One of the lids has a plastic retaining collar fitted around the neck of the bottle, while the other is unattached. Both bottles are marked on the
US made 'CamelBak' 70 ounce water reservoir. The transparent polyurethane plastic water retaining bladder is carried in an insulated black and grey foam sleeve with Velcro closure at the top and rear
Cleaning kit for a M-4 rifle. The kit consists of two small bottles of oil and cleaning fluid, a handle with different sized brushes at either end, the top of a shaving brush, a can opener, an allan k
Olive green Gore-Tex tapered sleeping bag shell. The bag has no filling, and is made from a single-layer of fabric. A zipper which would entirely enclose the head of the user runs from shoulder to sho
Modified South African Defence Force Pattern 83 Battle Jacket. Nylon webbing harness with pouches. The right front of the webbing has four pouches for grenades sewn vertically on the chest. Another p
Small personal survival kit. This kit contains band-aids, alcohol patches, paracetamol capsules, water purification tablets, a glucodin tablet, a condom and a sealed scalpel. Also included is a tea ba
Nylon webbing harness with pouches. The right front of the webbing has four pouches for grenades sewn vertically on the chest. Another pouch with a snap fastened cover is sewn next to it. On the waist
Mark I yellow based Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) trousers with khaki plastic buttons and a zippered fly closure. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and
Mark Two grey based Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) trousers with khaki plastic buttons and a zippered fly closure. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric whic
Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) Trousers with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and the ankles are adjustable by elastic cords. A
Trousers in Mk II (grey-toned) Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and there is a slash pocket
Trousers in Mk II (grey-toned) Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and there is a slash pocket
Pair of RAN dark blue cotton work trousers. The trousers have blue plastic buttons and a zippered fly closure. The knees are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, pleated to allow easier bending,
