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> The reason for this though is terrorism concerns, as wearing the uniform could make them a target. Curious, what is the background of that. Basically who wou
by rdtsc 9y ago
> The reason for this though is terrorism concerns, as wearing the uniform could make them a target.
Curious, what is the background of that. Basically who would be attacking them and for what reason? I can't think of as Australia as an overly aggressive military power. Does it have to do with the treatment of Aboriginal Australians somehow?
- fractallyte 9y agoFear of Islamic terrorism. Here's one recent news item: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-42146664 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-42146664
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- cyberferret 9y agoAustralian armed forces have a presence in the Middle East and in Afghanistan etc. We have troops on the ground in firefights, and F/A-18s from our air force conducting missions dropping lethal munitions. Our forces have fought alongside US and other allies in nearly every major conflict, so our flag and slouch hat regalia would be well known to most on the 'other side'.
- lostlogin 9y agoThat applies to a fair few other countries with far more interfering governments, yet they don’t have laws like this that I am aware of. Do the rules even apply on home turf?
- michaelt 9y agoIt doesn't have to be a law - just a line in a dress manual, or 'advice' given to personnel. Next to the rules on haircuts and fingernail length.
- zykl0n 9y ago> Basically who would be attacking them and for what reason? ... Aboriginal Australians somehow? kek'd hard i suspect the aborigines of peace