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An Australian Army Staff Cadet fires an M72A1 66mm rocket launcher at Majura Training Area, Canberra.

Staff Cadets from III Class at the Royal Military College - Duntroon recently completed their initial training in high explosives, qualifying with F1 Grenade, 66mm Light Direct Fire Support Weapon, Claymore anti-personnel weapon and SL40 grenade-launcher. III Class is the first phase of officer training in the Australian Army, which lasts six months. This initial phase is designed to provide Staff Cadets the fundamentals of soldiering and the skills they will need for a career in the Australian Army.