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Author info - Australian Defence Force - 144 Signal Squadron

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A couple of snaps from a Signals training course 1997

(3rd from left and bottom right respectively)



Using the 'AuSteyr' (Australian Army version of the Steyr 5.56mm fully automatic rifle). While firing on full auto the recoil could cause the fixed scope to impact the operator resulting in a black eye or 'Steyr Eye'.


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