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Here is some pics of the M9 bayonet in use here in Australia. Taken at Singleton, north west of Sydney in Sep 03.
Well, I have beared by ugly mug for all ya's to see. Hope I did not break your moniter screens :)
Note the red BFA on the F88SA1 rifle, which can accept a bayonet over it, so the bayonet can be fixed while training with blanks.
Also note the 20rd magazine too. This is not Aussie issue, as I got this mag through trading with one of the members of the Malaysian Army. The mag is good for confined spaces in vehicles, etc, so it does come in handy.
The webbing is an Aussie copy (in AUSCAM) of the South African M-83, modified for Aussie equipment. The harness is South African. Although not issue, this model is quite popular with the troops, and puts the generic issue Viet Nam era crap to shame. The M83 holds 10 30rd mags (also good for the m16 30's also (as we use the M4 too), has a frag pouch, some map pockets, and is user friendly.
Gone is the traditional water bottle, as the Camelbak 3L hydration system fits fine in the designed pouch.
Cheers,
Wes
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