Exercise Black Cutlass – CONTACT magazine

An Australian Army soldier conducts a patrol back to his position during Exercise Black Cutlass at Cape Cleveland, Queensland. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Private Alli Craig.

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Unknown areas test soldiers

09/07/202610/07/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 548 Views 1 Comment 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Black Cutlass, Townsville Field Training Area

Personnel from 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), tested themselves across scenarios and locations in Queensland as part of Exercise

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A soldier from the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), conducts small boat operations during Exercise Black Cutlass at Cowley Beach Training Area in North Queensland. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

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Leadership ability cuts through at battalion

22/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 8764 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Black Cutlass

On Exercise Black Cutlass, the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) proved the Australian Army’s mission to demonstrate leadership

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