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Originally Posted by Raellus
I've got a missing rounds story, I think.
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I see your story and raise you.
Just before Christmas 1994 I was part of an enemy party attached to 8RAR for a two week end of year exercise. The weather was clear and sunny with temps averaging around the low 40's C (100+ F). Perfect weather for running about the bush in full gear (if you're insane and want to die of dehydration and heat stroke).
Anyway, the first day or two were spent on the range - usual small arms, grenades, etc. While we were on the grenade range someone in my section kicked something in the grass, reached down and pulled out an F88 Steyr AUG. A few questions later and it was confirmed everyone still had their weapons in hand...
Seems somebody in a unit which had been through the area previously had been somewhat lax with their issued equipment. I'm guessing at least one head rolled over that little slip up, probably more - we never did find out what happened after it was handed to the QM.