Dear Jayb,

I don't really know about the various symbols
or how much they meant to the military.
However, apparently it must have meant a great
deal for them to get their Chief to change his
mind on the subject. Good for him that he cares
about his soldiers and listens to their views.
He appears to be a worthy leader.

Foxy, really?
I mean, really?
'He appears to be a worthy leader'.
Now I know you don't mean that.
Obviously none of us know the man other than the media stories about him and his alleged achievements.
I now know more about this guy in one stupid act of PC tripe, than I would ever learn through the media and any other 'official' publications.
To summarise; A man in his position should not have made such an obviously stupid and pathetic PC decision only to confirm what a fool he really is by retracting it shortly after.
I have good reason to bag this moron.
Can you imagine? I can. He send troops into battle, only to realise he stuffed up and recalls them all of a sudden, hopefully no-one was killed in the meantime.
This guy is no hero.
He is a fool.
And a dangerous one at that.
He must not be allowed to hold sway over any human beings.

Dear ALTRAV,

Lieutenant General Angus Campbell has an impressive
background as the following link shows. It says a
great deal about his career stamina:

http://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/angus-campbell-soldier-public-servant-and-survivor-20180416-p4z9xh.html

AT: To summarise; A man in his position should not have made such an obviously stupid and pathetic PC decision

True but there is not a person on this earth who hasn't made a mistake.

I've made more than plenty, that's why I'm so knowledgeable ;-)

AT: only to confirm what a fool he really is by retracting it shortly after

No, it takes a real Man/Woman/Whatever to admit they were wrong & correct it. The sooner it is admitted the better & the less the fallout.

There were a myriad of Senior Ranks at the Reunion & the Formal Dinner. They got out & mingled with the, Old Diggers who were talking to the Young Diggers. The Old Diggers could speak to the Senior Rank< like Morrison, Cosgrove & retired CO's of 1 R.A.R. & other Units on an equal footing & having the Young Diggers right included in the conversation brings out many of the, on the ground, problems faced by the Young Diggers.

Topics ranged from New equipment, old equipment, effectiveness of weapons in the field verses Trials, to name some. Also among things discussed was the effectiveness in Combat of female soldiers & their expectations in facing the enemy in a firefight, wounded soldiers & privacy issues in the field. Moral issues & the issue of Iconography & nick names.

I believe, or was told, that latter these matters were discussed at length by the Senior Ranks.

There maybe some serious changes coming soon. Look for a new harder hitting Personal Weapon coming to a store near you. But, you never heard it here.

Jayb,

Nothing you post deserves the kind of effort it would entail to go and look the thing up myself. If you are so keen on a comment from me then provide a link otherwise stop prattling on.

steelie: provide a link otherwise stop prattling on.

Septimius told me. Wait for it!