Real-World Demonstration of Increased Lethality

The 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) tested the capabilities of the Boxer CRV in a series of live-fire tests during Exercise Damascus at Wide Bay Training Area in March, according to an Australian DoD release on 6 April.

“Throughout the exercise, crews’ confidence and competence increased on the Boxer CRV, and troops are now ready to take the next step in their training […] They’ve worked hard to help bring the Boxer CRV into use since 2021, building the technical and tactical procedures needed to employ the capability,” commented OC A Squadron, Maj Katherine Clarkson, adding that the platform’s lethality and accuracy reinforces its advantages. She also noted that training to defeat an enemy with complex tactical manoeuvres was a great learning opportunity, and a demonstration of what could be achieved in the Boxer. “Training was enhanced by the additional sighting systems and accuracy of the Boxer CRV, and provided a real-world demonstration of our increased threat to enemy call signs in the battle space,” she said.

Squadron 2ic, Lt Dane Brooks, said Exercise Damascus provided a great opportunity for soldiers to build relationships with each other ahead of a big training year, and that the chance to conduct dynamic battle drills and practise live fire were also morale-boosters. “Everyone always loves live fire, so that was definitely a highlight of the exercise […] With a big year of training coming up, including Talisman Sabre, it was also important for the troops to get comfortable with each other and build some cohesion”.