The L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, is the British version of the Belgian FN FAL rifle, and was produced in the UK, under licence, to meet the need for the army to have a rifle capable of firing the new NATO 7.62 ammunition. Introduced in the mid to late 1950s, and designed to be semi-automatic only, the SLR proved popular in service. Of conventional design its 7.62mm round proved accurate and powerful. During the Falklands War some SLRs had a Bren gun magazine fitted to increase capacity to 30 rounds,

Australia’s Federation Guard is a Tri-Service Ceremonial Unit based in Canberra ACT and is the Australian Defence Force’s only dedicated Ceremonial capability. The Guard is a representational unit that conducts Ceremonial welcoming of Foreign Dignitaries, Civilian and Government officials to Australia. The Guard also has members represent the unit at various events both Domestically and Internationally. Australia’s Federation Guard has a Precision Drill Team which is made up of volunteers from a