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Australian Department of Defence JPAU02MAY03TR003

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Caption: JPAU02MAY03TR003 Special Operations Command soldiers demonstrate their capabilities and equipment for both counter terrorism and war roles at Holworthy Barracks today (Date Taken: 02 MAY 2003)

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