Tour of Duty: Australia’s Secret War

[Little Jo]

Hi Guys

I received the following information from my Association and thought I would share it with you guys. It will be accessable to all of our Aussie MLU members and overseas MLU members may be able to view it by streaming. They may release it later on DVD.


Tour of Duty: Australia’s Secret War – Monday November 28th 7:30pm Ten

SPECIAL FORCES GRANT TEN NEWS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS For the first time ever, Australia’s most secretive soldiers, the Special Forces, have invited a TV crew to document them in action in Afghanistan. This exclusive TEN documentary, over three years in the making, follows investigative journalist and four time Walkley winner Chris Masters as he goes deep into the field with the Special Air Services Regiment, the SAS. The most comprehensive account of these elite forces in action, TEN cameras accompany the Special Forces on several missions inside enemy lines, including night raids on Taliban hotspots, to a high risk undercover operation to destroy a multi-million dollar Taliban drug lab. Australian Special Forces soldiers, some of whom have been wounded in action, talk candidly of their experiences, about the dangers of working with allies who can turn on them, and on their views of progress in Afghanistan, as the transition phase evolves towards local control. TEN cameras are there on a key date in this conflict, that of the tenth anniversary of September 11th, the day that changed the world and marked the start of this war on terror. On making the documentary, Chris Masters says: “This program is a first in many ways. It is the first time news cameras were allowed to follow Australian Special Forces into action; the first time we see the Afghanistan war from their perspective and talk to the normally secretive SASR, Commandos and IRR at what passes for a front line. It is also the first time in my view, that at last in Afghanistan we see the fight being taken to the enemy.” TEN’s interim Head of News Dermot O’Brien says: “This must-see documentary is a significant effort by Chris Masters, one of Australia’s leading investigative journalists, which delivers a rare insight into Australia’s elite forces fighting in Afghanistan. Though not fought on our shores, this conflict affects the lives of Australian’s every single day, and it’s a privilege for TEN to be able to share the stories and unique experiences of the special forces soldiers who put themselves on the line for their country.”

Tour of Duty: Australia’s Secret war is on: Monday 28th November at 7.30pm on TEN An extended 90 minute version on Monday 5th December at 9.30pm on ONE

Preview at: http://soldiersystems.net/2011/11/23...as-secret-war/

Cheers

Tony

[Bob McNeill]

There must be hours of footage taken by our lads via helmet cam, but still we only hear what the Gov wants us to hear they never mention how many of their side went to heaven this week. We haven,t heard a word on how well the training given to the locals in building, plumbing and electrical has improved their lifestyle. We are making a difference.

[Howard]

Thanks for the 'heads up' Tony
Being Ch10 it'll probably end up being one big advertisement for Target or KMart or something, but we will be tuning in, anyway.

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Howard

Thanks for the 'heads up' Tony
Being Ch10 it'll probably end up being one big advertisement for Target or KMart or something, but we will be tuning in, anyway.

Howard

My pleasure. I will always promote anything our diggers are doing. Besides there are enough "knockers" and not enough supporters of our servicemen and women.

Cheers

Tony

[Howard]

I just got in... ... How was the show?
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[Ryan]

Watched it, thought it was great.
Needs to be more of it on our screens.
Howard they will be showing an extended version of the show next monday at 9.30pm on ONE HD.

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Watched it, thought it was great.
Needs to be more of it on our screens.
Howard they will be showing an extended version of the show next monday at 9.30pm on ONE HD.

Hi Guys

I was impressed with the production and felt for the guys at the sharp end. But I could have done without all those bloody commercials. Looking forward to the extended version on HD 1 on the 5th December.

Cheers

Tony

[Bob McNeill]

Ch 10 interviewed Chris Masters in the 1/2 Hr prior and that was interesting. More of the Diggers comments on how they see it would be nice. The raid on the Drug lab [ the main source of income for the locals ] destroying the finished product after the locals have been paid seems to work. Funny you can grow as much weed as you like but no XXXX allowed.