Marines and Australian Soldiers Shoot Each Other's Weapons

Marines and Australian Soldiers Aim to Shoot Each Other's Weapons -- Video by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force Darwin | Date: 05.10.2013 -- Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force -- Darwin, and soldiers with Delta Company, 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conducted their first bilateral training exercise and sent rounds down range using each other's weapon systems during a familiarization shoot, here, May 10. During the shoot, Marines fired the Australian soldier's F88 Austeyr, and the Australian soldiers fired the Marines' M4 carbine and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.
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[@elitebelt]

3:26 this is the burst. Which we never fuckin use. Lol.

[@grif5447]

elitebelt the U.S. instructor would have a monster dip in while instructing too. Classic. Can't even tell you how many cans I went through. Lol!

[@Wheelz987]

Alexander Jones it was harder to understand him than the Aussie and I'm an American that dips from the south! Lol

[@lookingfortruth4663]

elitebelt I was just about to quote that!!! lmao

[@Jelsick]

+Adam Dancoff I moved from up north to the south and I had a hard time understanding some of the guys I worked with. Some had some thick accents. Now I don't have a problem, heck my brothers back up there say I have a southern accent now....lol.

[@roadhouse6999]

+elitebelt In all the combat footage I've seen, I've never seen burst or full auto being used on a rifle.

[@rmcvey1911]

I'm American but, I just wanted to say you Australians have the most bad ass accent I've ever heard.

[@jesussolis5973]

I'm sorry Australians for the way people in my nation treat y'all in these comments please know that not all of us Americans have assholes for mouths I believe we are both equal with and without uniform

[@widdershins1796]

Nah you right mate , all good

[@SureFoxFire]

Good old D Coy 5 RAR ...you Mech Gods:DDDD..

[@travisbroadbent2063]

Good job guys your keeping us all safe.

[@ThePunisher014]

I find it funny to watch the US Marines handle the Bullpup Steyr that way, even Hilarious.

[@Vhetration69]

Sargeant Hammer I wouldn't worry about him, he probably got blown up by shooting his RPG the wrong way

[@leonidisking4425]

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

[@aussieace99]

Oi Oi Oi

[@86Hilux22R]

I recall the french getting invaded in WWII and what 2 countrys had to bail their asses out? The US and Britain

[@colinweir1501]

I can tell you one thing about Australians and Australian soldiers when the shit hits the fan they don't cut and run they stand buy there mates and allies.

[@colinweir1501]

Thanks from Col

[@givemehugs7127]

An example is Gallipoli

[@danieldo8859]

Yes.

[@toasterking3113]

Fuck yea mate. We're reliable and most dependable if something happens

[@dylanwight5764]

Of course we do, Colin. When Britian fucked off out of South-East Asia with just under _seventy percent_ of Australia's expeditionary equipment, we were left to manage the Japanese alone for nine months before the USA could get geared up to give us a hand. And Thank the goddess they did get geared up so quickly! Anzacs are a bloody good force by all accounts, but even _we_ would have been overwhelmed eventually. You Yanks rocked up just in the nick of time. So from an Australian who knows how desperate things were during the Kokoda campaign: Thank you, USA. You did a bloody good job in the Pacific. Of course, I wouldn't be an Australian if I wasn't a little prideful, so... 9 months holding back the Japanese at 30% expeditionary strength??? That's gotta be a world record!

[@brendanmatelan2129]

Would've liked to have heard their opinions after firing their weapons.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

And so would I, hardly seems worthwhile to troll us like this.

[@ibaitedyuh]

Brendan Matelan yeah me to

[@charliebrownsd]

4:10 the Australian soldier says "So much easier" when he's dry firing. Their weapons are very advanced, but not necessarily simple to use. Notice how much more recoil their rifle has, same round, NATO 556. Probably personal preference too, "the grass is greener" mentality.

[@brendanmatelan2129]

Nice to see others liking the M4 other than Americans. I know people already do but you know what I mean.

[@GeneralAdvance]

probably something to do with the reload, the aug is less weight and short for it's barrel length but the mag being up in the stock is a pain to reload

[@breed4659]

The aussies could still be using ww1 bolt action rifles and I would still want them on my team. They've been down with America for a long time and we've kicked a lot of ass. Australia is like your drunk, rowdy buddy that is always down to brawl with you when you get in a fight

[@lukereynolds9907]

B Reed true that and we need America just as much you saved us in ww2

[@strider5119]

@@lukereynolds9907 Saved us? winning WWII was a group effort, fyi. America didn't save us and win the war. lol

[@aussierichards628]

Why would we still use a bolt action rifle?

[@aussierichards628]

And don't talk to us like we are Canadians mate

[@bensimmons6149]

Aussie Richards it’s a joke mate

[@wattlebough]

50,000 Aussie troops were in Vietnam. A million Aussies fought in WW2 in North Africa, the Middle East and the South West Pacific. 16,000 Aussies fought in Korea. 330,000 Aussies fought in WW1 in France, Belgium, Palestine & Turkey. 16,000 Aussies fought in South Africa in the 2nd Boer War. Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq, Malaysia, Borneo. Our boys have been in just about everything in the last 115 years.

[@tlow8745]

You forgot about them putting down the Maori rebellion in New Zealand just before they went over to murder a bunch of farmers running around a veld in South Afrika

[@wattlebough]

@@tlow8745 Lol. You mean the white Dutch farmers who’s sons kept apartheid in place for nearly a century after? Yep those guys. Our boys aren’t racist. They’ll shoot anyone.

[@der-zerstörer-au]

@@tlow8745 tell us you have adopted the victim mentality without telling us you have adopted the victim mentality. Go drink more soy.

[@Deadbeatcow]

​@@tlow8745Don't forget the largest tribe of Maori, with over 40% of the population, was on the side of the crown. It was a rebellion against both Maori and Pakeha.

[@tlow8745]

@@Deadbeatcow Empires always divide & conquer during conflict. No different there.

[@sargeanthammer1011]

As a U.S. Marine Cpl. M-60 Machine Gunner attached to the 1st Royal Australian Regiment in Australia, 1974 Operation Kangaroo I. The 'Diggers' were Outstanding and so was their Beer (XXXX). Shout Out to my two best Mates, Cpl. Ian 'Spud' Murphy with the Royal M.P. Battalion in Brisbane, and Digger Rodney Jolly with 1st RAR. Don't ever try to out drink an Aussie, You will lose. and forget Rugby they sent a lot of us home in arm and leg Casts. Back then we had M-16's and they carried the F.N. FAL. My Section snapped to attention and Saluted an Aussie wearing 'Red' Captain bars, a half dozen Diggers laughing informed us He was with the Red Cross. I loved Australia, Wish I could go back and Live there.

[@brocklacey5209]

+Sargeant Hammer Please do, we always need a few more people like yourself.

[@mattcullen6109]

Sargeant Hammer you'd be more then welcome here mate. We always need more decent people here.listening to the way the younger generation carries on gives me the shits. We need more layed back champions like you.

[@josesolis8206]

Sargeant Hammer Hm Suuuureeee.

[@erickane8163]

You were in an Australian operation called "kangeroo"? Classic

[@dr.nebulanovae8398]

Semper Fi, Devil.

[@Mr.Byrnes]

I love you Australia - American Guy

[@peacekeepingisunamerican4926]

+Brian Byrnes Im about to throw up.

[@Failcastgame]

i believe rifle and rights was making a joke. I love you guys too Brian Byrnes

[@SeanODea25]

Fail cast game Nah, he is talking shit to anyone that says anything decent about Aussies

[@Failcastgame]

you guys are just taking what he said too seriously.

[@dylanwight5764]

Brian Byrnes; Thanks mate. We love you to. Australia and the USA have a longstanding history of fighting well together. I'm glad to call you Yanks our allies.

[@harrisonblades6076]

The Aussie camo is fucking awesome.

[@libbywood8779]

IKR I’m Aussie as well

[@alexbruton6972]

Jellybean cams

[@karysma7386]

And it actually works

[@OfficialFazbearStudios]

DAIMN RIGHT IT IS ITS UPDATED NOW BU8T I HAVE THE OL SHIT

[@Bob-vo5sr]

I see all the comments about "stop hating on Aussies" (I am one) but I am yet to see one...

[@dj11o9er]

Rifle&Rights boi. We barely did anything in the war until it was FOKKING LATE! Main thing we did beforehand was give the other nations guns,vehicles, and other things

[@danieldo8859]

Mainly trolls.

[@mrgoldfish7452]

Rifle&Rights: Shut up. Come to Australia and spend a weekend in the bush with an army uniform on. Australian teenagers do that. I do that. I'm not even fit or active and I'm in the army cadets.

[@thewhateverguy6914]

These replies don't realise that what Rifle&Rights said was a joke. Smh.

[@MrJack1992]

Bob we only hate aussies that criticize gun ownership in the us.

[@wenjilu]

"Marines and Australian Soldiers Shoot Each Other's Weapons" mutual masturbation

[@woobyvr9654]

Vasily Leung *military handjobs

[@violinoscar]

I can't believe the nonsense I'm reading in these comments. I am an ex serviceman and I served in Australian Army with pride. I have learned that all servicemen these days are trained to similar standards. (The rabble in the Middle East excepted). Accordingly I have respect, albeit occasionally grudging, for anyone with the guts to wear a uniform. So when I read these comments, people ragging on soldiers, my heart sinks. A 12 year old girl can point a rifle and kill you. That said, there is more to being a soldier than killing. I am talking about honour, pride, decency, a love for their homeland and their fellow man. To live and die with dignity, to stand tall with your hand on your chest at the raising of the flag. These are the traits of a true soldier. Writing the garbage that has littered these comments is not soldierly. Could you show it to your mother? Your sister? Your girlfriend? No? Then don't post it here and call yourself a soldier.

[@Alldaboss]

Thank you mate, this comment made my day I wish there were more like you.

[@adrianmassarotti3851]

***** heyy mateee. where do you come from?

[@albanianinfantry1272]

Adrian Massarotti Dickhead.

[@EricCris10sen]

Don't worry. There's always going to be those who will talk trash about the military and more than likely it's because they didn't have the balls to serve. I served and wouldn't have traded what I did for anything.

[@EricCris10sen]

***** Highly intelligent comment, thank you.

[@kierenalvarez]

Respect to all American Troops reading this. I am Australian. Fantastic good to see the boys working together, having fun. As for the Disrespectful idiots in the comments grow up and respect your Allies. Anyone in the comments who is trying to have a dick measuring contest with Australia we are more mature than that and you guys have never been shot at or have ever fought for your country or your Allies, otherwise you wouldn't even fathom posting such disrespect. To you all you have brought your country shame by doing so.

[@kylebowman1877]

I like to see our two countries working together. And Australia we love you guys but as for disrespectful ppl how fucking dare you i mean what the fuck is wrong with you it takes some major balls to join any military it's sacrifice your asses i bet you couldn't pass a week of basic or how about since you hate us americans so much i dare you to step foot on my soil just do it and Say the wrong thing and your ass will get shot the fuck up and quit talking shit about military they all sacrifice thier lives so you can comment on fucking youtube remember that bitch now shut your mouth grow up and do something with your life btw us americans have nothing against anyone its our gov. But no one is perfect anyway albania you rock

[@kylebowman1877]

I did actually konrad jablonski you racist piece of shit why cant you people be nice obviously you weren't taught any manners

[@konradjablonski7727]

Kyle Bowman 'Racist', America isn't a race. I only called that lazy General fuck a hillbilly cause he's as homophobic and illiterate as a proper hillbilly. I'm sure that you know that you're not going to be in the 'Moral high ground' if you support that cretin.

[@kylebowman1877]

I honestly don't care

[@konradjablonski7727]

Kyle Bowman You seemed pretty zealous when you first commented...

[@TheCoolwhipped]

I love the Aussie learning the M4 at 4:10, "So much easier"

[@LAXISLIFE8768]

TheCoolwhipped I

[@ivanprgomet6426]

TheCoolwhipped 2o9

[@BenState]

the F88 is basic. basic basic basic

[@ruthlessrubberducky5729]

That's why the AR platform is wonderful. It's simple, modular, durable and ergonomically easy to learn.

[@IC3XR]

The F88 gets better accuracy at long ranges, though. So it’s a trade off

[@temperedwhisper9964]

Why's everyone ripping on Australia in these comments? What did we do to America? We support you guys in everything, we support all countries we have strong ties to Leave us alone

[@unclekrush]

I'm not ripping on you here. As an American, I appreciate the strong ties both our countries have. Oh...this comment was 6 months old. Whatever. Fuck it. The point is still the same. Take care.

[@chrism3483]

GeneralAgolli And you have eaten everything in sight, because I see you have nothing to stand on. Now go away little troll.

[@ZandersZ0ne]

The u.s. is filled with a lot of dumbasses that need murdered. Trust me I live here.

[@terrymcgeown9948]

They have probably never served and therefor talking out of their fart holes. If they have served then they are jealous of the Aus Army for being better trained and able to do more damage with less people. If I remember correctly U.S Marines are trained for 20 weeks yet Aus Riflemen are trained for 28 weeks. After several years An Aussie can apply for 3 week SASR selection with only about 5 accepted at a time and on average 1 death during selection as they only use live fire in training and the training never stops until they retire or they die. Aus, N.Z and British riflemen are the highest trained grunts in the world with Canada, N.Korea and Russia not far behind and the U.S way behind as they believe number and weapons wins over training. It works in ours own backyard like Vietnam or Iraq but if we put 100 Aus riflemen up against 100 U.S soldiers of all sorts and Australia would easily win as our SASR would sneak past their Rangers, Marines and SEALS and send info back on a defence as we don't normally attack as it gives away our positions. Vietnam for example were more scared of the Aus Army than Americans plus their bombers as Aus just make people vanish. Brit SAS was in Vietnam too unofficially and no compo nor medals given to their wounded. That is the way Australia work. We don't want medals unlike U.S glory seekers.

[@masonstaszak4549]

Tristan Hayward I'm American and I personally prefer the aug even though I only own an airsoft version but it goes for both that the longer barrel gives it more range and accuracy so I give you guys props for that design

[@bucephalus1257]

The fact that militaries around the world cooperate and train as friends is a beautiful thing. What is shown in this video is a wonderful sign of mutual respect and admiration for eachother and the rewarding attitude that while we can teach other people, we can be sure that there is also a lot that we can learn from them.

[@thatoneasianguy10221]

Its so strange how unfamiliar the Aussies are with the AR platform... Mainly cause everyone shooter in the states knows it in and out in their sleep haha. (vice versa with the Marines' unfamiliarity with the AUG) Love the Aussies, may both sides fight alongside each other for centuries to come.

[@krissyeh]

We use to be. From the mid 60's to the late early 90's each Section had at least two M16's in it (the lead scout and Section Commander, all the rest had the SLR L1A1), and every Inf soldier was instructed on the M16, plus other weapons. But when the F88 came into service that was all lost.

[@patricktakada9551]

krissyeh I know, weird setup for sure haha

[@MrRastaVibrations]

Our regular army use the Austeyr as their weapon of choice. 2CDO, SASR and one or two other units get to pick their weapon of choice - right down to the individual soldier in some cases - and they generally choose the M4 or similar. Conversely US special forces are often seen with an F88 Steyr... The Austeyr is a great combat weapon but the tolerances can be a tad tight making them more susceptible to jamming in sandy conditions. Sensational rifle for close quarter fighting - most bullpups are though.

[@patricktakada9551]

when have US special forces been seen with a steyr?

[@MrRastaVibrations]

Right you are. I thought I'd seen images of them using them or another bullpup. I'm probably wrong.

[@brianjimenez7005]

The Marine at 3:20 name is Sgt Barker. He was my combat instructor at SOI. Never thought I'd see his face on KZbin lol

[@arturoaquino3692]

Brian Jimenez i knew i recognized him, he was still there when i was in SOI

[@brianjimenez7005]

@Perko Mcsherry he was very memorable lol good dude tho, took time to teach his boots something when he had the opportunity.

[@scotchleaf]

I'd like to hear their reactions after shooting.

[@indeed7289]

generally the Marines say the Austeyr is better than the M4 and the Diggers say the M4 is better than the Austeyr

[@Mingcs]

diggers? never heard anyone call us diggers before. May as well call you jarheads

[@joelprice7086]

No offence, but do you live under a rock?

[@coreyeagles4718]

What we are diggers where the fuck have you been

[@thealliedpowers]

lmao "diggers" Australians have the funniest slang and names for anything I've ever heard. Like who the fuck called it a "didgeridoo" that's the most australian-sounding word in the world.

[@dr.nebulanovae8398]

I'm deploying to Australia soon. Hope I get to meet some of the fine folk down there and do something like this. Heard you guys were good fun and grit hard.

[@lenardmalcolm8800]

Dr. Nebula Novae well your in for a treat we Now use the F90 as our main weapon it’s on Utube also billions been spent up grading every thing and tripling our force size and tanks ships the lot. I’m ex Australian army 14 yeas I’m actually in this video the AUSTYER GEN 4 in this vid is awesome but the F90 kicks ass

[@dainah105]

Where? Darwin?

[@matthewclyne9044]

How'd it go mate?

[@MBB563]

Im disgusted how my fellow Americans are disrespecting the Aussie soldiers.....these guys are sharp and highly professional and willing to go anywhere in the world to fight with Brits and Americans....shoulder shoulder...bad ass dudes....so please stop with the ignorance.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Well said!

[@woobyvr9654]

Manny Bayo nice to see some americans without the bias hard to come by you people your welcome here in australia any day

[@tomasinacovell4293]

SGT ROCK Did you later become a merc?

[@meganegbert8570]

Manny Bayo I’ve seen more comments saying this than people actually badmouthing the soldiers or marines

[@travvypoo]

I have not seen a single disrespectful comment yet you fake ass account from Russia

[@carsforcoolpeopleya]

Australia is one of the last true friends that America has, treat them better.

[@theblasphemousgospel6824]

Oh no lots of Australian hate Americans

[@jacoballen311]

+Robert Haxor I'm an Australian and I don't. U druggo.

[@TimRock1617]

Not really... Japan, S. Korea, Guam, Puerto Rico, SOME of Europe, and more.

[@canofspam4337]

Jacob Pebbl You don't speak for all If I was gay The rest of my country wouldn't be gay

[@robbiemcrae6820]

And NewZealand mate

[@slavick07]

Pretty sure old mate at 4:07 was going to say "So much easier than the Styer" before the clip was cut hahaha

[@hopefullyreasonable]

slavick07 hahaha I thought so too

[@sp00kyravioli55]

+slavick07 he did, you know how heavy those bullpups are?

[@slavick07]

+MysticalLobster All too well mate, I used one for 8 years.

[@mikeclement4029]

Steyr Carbines are 3.2kg (unloaded)... the M16A4 is also 3.2kg (unloaded).

[@lhoward698]

slavick07 there called magazines idiot

[@JohnHansell62]

You known the marines want there m4's back and the Australians want there augs back. Lol

[@peacekeepingisunamerican4926]

+TangoDown16 No shit.

[@JohnHansell62]

+Rifle&Rights 8 months late bro

[@DanielPennybaker]

TangoDown16 It’s been two years. Hello.

[@giinks]

Daniel 786 hi I’d like to get in on this conversation

[@lasereye2733]

me to

[@cheekibreeki3797]

Sorry about my fellow Americans in the comment section making us all look bad. please don't think we are all like this.

[@KayAteChef]

Like what? I don't see the spicy comments.

[@Timmoux]

I think I can explain all this hatred for Aussie soldiers in one word. Jealousy.

[@sargeanthammer1011]

Timmoux No, Ignorance is the word.

[@MrTylerman127]

Timmoux I’m not gonna lie, the aug makes me jealous compared to the M4

[@kentallard8852]

Jingoistic gotta insist they're better when nobody's even arguing

[@Bamiyanbigasf]

Timmoux I don’t hate Australia but jealous over what lol? We sell you 90 percent of your vehicles we supply you with a lot of shit and have a budget 1000x higher there’s nothing to really be jealous about your army is quite limited but your men fight hard and are tough as nails

[@jb76489]

Jealous of what exactly?

[@BattleDamageAssessment0311]

Good to see a strong working relationship between our troops and Australia! :)

[@troystaunton254]

The CANZUKUS alliance is the only one each country should be investing. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and USA. Are wildly diverse on many things both politically and ethnically and socially. But we are also the only ones spanning the globe who have consistently stood side by side we are the only ones who consistently put our money where our mouth is. Personally as an Australian, I’d much prefer my government cut ties with china and just go with America and Britain. I’d also like my government to buy the obsolete American equipment. We can’t afford to build carriers and the state of the art Jet fights. But why would it be a bad idea for countries like Australia and New Zealand to come in and purchase the United States old ships that still work their old planes that still are great planes and pay for them and help offset americas purchase bill of the latest and greatest. Guarantee the American castoffs are better than 95% of the rest of the world, and we already know that if when Australia buys subs from America they get delivered. Unlike how we spent $100,000,000,000 on subs from a French business and 10 years later when the first was due for delivery they were still designing them and then demanding we sign up to a $10,000,000,000/year maintenance deal. Nope all the way with USA for me.

[@gregjosephson]

we love our brothers! I sure have your back!

[@awmathis98]

Why are y'all being so critical of the Australian army? They have helped the Americans more than most countries.

[@jamesjaks1233]

Anthony Mathis actually we help them more, we don't need help from australia.

[@YakultR4M]

@James Jaks123 So you don't need a friendly country with huge landmass that is isolated from any other threatening force for miles? Face it, you need us so you can have the pacific in your pocket.

[@originalotto7126]

James Jaks123 Ask an old North Vietnamese about the Ma Rung you fuckwit. That's what they called the Australian SAS - the phantoms of the jungle. It's on record that the only troops they genuinely feared were the Australian SAS.

[@originalotto7126]

Apexah That's right mate.

[@CurtW1962]

Anthony Mathis I don't see any negative comments. But, then again, I have had KZbin change my comments completely before!!!!

[@wattlebough]

The Aussies and US have been allies since 1918. We've been in treaty with each other since 1953, the ANZUS Treaty. The Aussie Army sent 50,000 troops who fought in Vietnam for seven years. The US based all of it's troops in Australia during WW2, MacArthur commanded them from Brisbane in Queensland. Australia has fought beside the US in more wars than any other country, even the Britain and Canada. We won't be attacking you boys with M4s :)

[@fem298]

mate as aussie myself we are happy to help in any way thank you for helping us as we help you

[@purrfectmistake3902]

hopefully not nukes either, lmao

[@noodles1916]

Some comments on here make me wanna give up on humanity.

[@elasmith4218]

Ciarán Uí Néill then give up wussy

[@mrgoldfish7452]

Be quiet JESUSCHRIST IT'SJASONBOURNE.

[@romanfox5368]

I gave up a long time ago. Welcome to the club.

[@DevilMann454]

I was an 0311 marine infantryman. I would fight with/for aussies any day!

[@Aymiikeeganmelb]

Aussies are as solid as they get !! you dont have an army till you got the aussies on your side lol !!

[@TrailBlazer65]

You mean America?

[@Aymiikeeganmelb]

No I mean having aussie on the American side .... we always back up the good fight ..

[@user_name_redacted]

TrailBlazer65 You mean the US army likes destroying mosques and shooting civilians as well as invading countries that are not a threat and whose only crime is to have oil? ALSO, why the f**k would the American army be 'the best' if it needs heavy assistance from every other army in NATO countries? The US army is notorious for having terrible aim, terrible discipline but good equipment. A hammer made of men to which the government throws at the enemy.

[@67claudius]

Angus Landeryou another anti-American!!!

[@67claudius]

***** and what the hell this has to do with anti-Americanism? indeed, a reason not to be anti-American.

[@gfan1972]

The Aussies are amazing people and we as Americans are lucky to have a great relationship with them. We are both better for that relationship.

[@borocay8685]

'' And this is the burst, which we never fucking use'' Marines are so bad-ass xD

[@sargeanthammer1011]

Doge mcshiba WHY ? Every M-16 when I was in had Selector Switches for Safe, Fire and Full Auto, EVERY ONE. "When in Doubt, Empty the Magazine"

[@terrymcgeown9948]

So bad-ass they train with Australian riflemen LOL. Well that actually goes to show how bad-ass Australians are with the grunts being on par with the Marines. Yes they are just reg army riflemen..

[@Todkaninchen]

@Judge Dredd "Sargeant Hammer, I think most likely it's because you were issued the M16A3 which was full-auto. I believe the M16A4 issued afterwards was burst-fire. But I'm still a civvy, so I could be wrong." Most likely, he was issued an M16 or M16A1. M16A3's aren't particularly common, only really used by the Navy (SEAL's, SeaBees, and Security.).

[@springbloom5940]

My A2 had burst. We found occasional use for it.

[@EnduroDreaming]

terry mcgeown Those Marines are just regular grunts too. You’re acting like Marines are a Special operations unit.

[@tomasbasham8730]

Patriotism is just saying, we love our country, and we will be willing to fight at any cost for our Australia.

[@iseeyou1312]

Lol. Have fun fighting for the People's Democratic Republic of Australia. Patriotism is the worst kind of Stockholm syndrome.

[@45641560456405640563]

iseeyou1312 That didn't exactly make sense....

[@iseeyou1312]

45641560456405640563 When you consider a government for what it is, that being a coercive institution with a monopoly on violence over a given geographical area, it makes perfect sense.

[@45641560456405640563]

iseeyou1312 Yeah.... sure..... I figured it would be some nutter philosophy but hoped against hope it might have been something originally amusing for me to laugh at derisively rather than so cliché. Thanks for clearing that up, I'll get over the disappointment. I was going to ask about the Peoples Democratic Republic of Australia bit but then the answer would probably also be not worth your time typing.

[@danmartin8235]

iseeyou1312 Patriotism has helped give you the freedom to spout you nonsense. You sir need to live in the real world instead of you intellectual cocoon you wrap yourself in because being smart doesn't necessarily always make you right.

[@MrRastaVibrations]

I know the M4 is a great rifle and the Austeyr is far from perfect (or too perfect depending on how you look at it - tolerances are too tight in some conditions) and I know our 2CDO and SASR prefer the M4 over most rifles indicating they're probably the better weapon, but after seeing the guys handle one then the other, the M4 just looks awkward. To all the dogs bagging out everyone else - when you eventually grow up and move out of your parents house try enlisting. It might teach you a little thing called "shut the fuck up".

[@VainerCactus0]

I've heard the special forces use M4s because they are far more likely to operate near US forces so it helps to be able to share spare parts and ammo.

[@grantwhipple5176]

Australia, are brothers in arms. God Bless from America!!!

[@voltag3man]

lol thought it said they were shooting eachother, not eachothers weapons, was like, i gotta see this.

[@stagn8gaming949]

Lol ALRIGHT MATES TODAY WE ARE GOING TO SHOOT THE SHIT OUT OF EACHOTHER

[@hennessyblues4576]

Well we gotta keep the military industrial complex going somehow, even if we have to start shooting each other.

[@MeanG19]

Well put. After visiting Australia in the late 80's, I was impressed by how well the older people remembered the Battle of Coral Sea and how thankful they were for the U.S.'s participation in it (alongside the Australians). And thanks to the Australian military for jumping in whenever we've needed it (or when you just didn't want to be left out of the mix).

[@ktsollorz8188]

Love it how us Aussies are still wearing bucket hats

[@callumogrady8034]

Bucket hats are an Australian national treasure

[@mra6308]

KT Sollorz try wearing your snap back out there lol burnt neck nd ears

[@DigitalWayfarer]

No hat No play

[@mouldymilo4074]

Even civilians wear them

[@kristinehayes4885]

When I was in the Australian Army (1986 to 1999) we called them Giggle Hats.

[@ronl9357]

I'm just here to see what the call if duty weapon experts have to say.

[@deathlarsen7502]

Superb comment!

[@tkx86]

You could see that U.S. Marine at 0:28 trying to hide that huge smile when he heard they have us real Aussies next to them in war. And this includes our Kiwi brothers from accross the pond. Much love to all Allied forces world wide!

[@allahgamer46]

This comment section makes me sad to be American. The Aussies are fucking awesome, they even have their own SAS. And they are generous to let us shoot their weapons.

[@jamesduston9292]

Love from America! Australia is our greatest ally!

[@jtseston]

Sorry everyone for the big response.. I just need to get this off my chest: @australbanian7 and Ahmet Zogu I honestly don't care about why you are trolling and hating so much..but please.. lets just get one thing straight here.. In this day and age why insult other nations armed forces? These guys are all heroes, willing to lay down their lives for their country, it is the same for most armed forces.. not sure if Albania is a conscript country so guessing that wouldnt apply? I don't know..not the point. I would just like to prove a point though..for everyone, paying out Australian soldiers is ludacrous. Ever heard of Galipoli? where the Australians had to storm a shingle and then cliff faces with machine gun nests on them..On the western front.. there is a town in France called Villers-Bretonneux, they have a plaque on entering the town that states 'Let us never forget the Australians', as the town was held and recaptured by Aussies who were outnumbered..honestly, just do the tiniest bit of research and you will find out that the ANZAC's actually had a vital and immesnse impact on WW1, it is thought that their contribution in holding key parts of the line against the German sormtroopers meant the war ended a lot sooner than it might have..then there's WW2.. ever heard of Kokoda? and Port Moresby?.. they shouldnt need to be explained..then we have Vietnam.. many forget that Australians went in there with the Americans once the French had pulled out..lots of young aussies were affected, listen to the song that goes 'he was only 19'..and then we have Iraq and Afghanistan which has only just ended for the Aussies.. except for Special Forces etc.. Anyway, rant over, I doubt, if you reply at all, it will be a mature response.. which is dissapointing, perhaps it represents how we have been brought up differently? Note how i have not used any degrading or disrespectful language?... that is all.

[@timmillsom4457]

3 years later still no respond from him. That's how you know you've beat him and if he does respond it's probably going to be about male genitals or incest to do with mothers

[@johnrohr6010]

He is dead from Albanian rent boy syndrome,went to Syria Kurds took him out .

[@okrajoe]

[@themacaronichronicles717]

okrajoe hi

[@TheIndogamer]

Heyyy

[@TheIndogamer]

My name na Jeff

[@Zenjoi]

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[@bigdawg111]

Australia has an Army? They don't even let their citizens carry a fingernail file....

[@theultimatehangover7576]

Everything in Australia is upside down isn't it? They got their mags on the wrong side of the fuckin' rifle!

[@ryannguyen3453]

Called a bullpup design mate

[@theultimatehangover7576]

Ryan Nguyen (making a joke)

[@EpicWaterDrop]

+mwal tus Even though you where making a joke it would make more sense if you said "they have there mags on the wrong end of the rifle" not side.

[@theultimatehangover7576]

EpicWaterDrop Not too classy to correct someone in their grammar if you're going to be incorrect in your spelling.

[@EpicWaterDrop]

What was my spelling mistake?

[@drawingalineinthesand5372]

I reckon Australian Troops and Rhoadesian troops combine would take out most of the free world

[@user-njyzcip]

"Left handed? You left handed?" Ah the joy of having a bullpup

[@kramrollin69]

Certainly some interesting comments. Both nations have fought side by side in many conflicts. While the basic immigrants to both countries were from the same place, other than the poor African fellows, the 2 nations took a divergent direction, with America being 100s of years older. It may be of interest to Americans, and this is no slur, but your "History" has hid the fact from you, that the British in fact sent More "convicts" yes people who took a piece of bread, to the American Colonies and for a much longer period, than they sent to Australia. Many, Many more White people in America are related to convicts, than in Australia. Australia also Never had black slavery, Wars of Independence, Civil Wars, Wars against the French and Spanish/Mexicans etc etc. The reason Australia was settled in 1788 was because the 1776 war of independence, and the British could no longer ship out the "Convicts" which itself was a cruel and horrible thing to do to your citizens. Maybe we should all blame the British :). Also relevant to remember, and the American readers to be aware, that Australia was NOT a country until 1901, prior to that we were a series of British Colonies. We are barely 115 years old as a country...I hope this puts some perspective on why the USA has 330 million people and we only have 22 million. Not to mention it is a harsh, arid, desolate bl--dy hot country, and difficult to live in, just ask the natives. Not to mention every creature wants to kill you ;).

[@jonandhilable]

It's cool to see our boys and the Aussies training together and all but, the video never got around to the comments by the troops. I'm curious what they thought of each others weapon platforms. Personally, I think they both offer differing pros and cons but most of it is personal preference. I think the M4 carbine has a quicker reload time as opposed to the back-side reloading of the Austeyr. On the other hand, the Austeyr has less moving parts and is less likely to have any jamming problems. So... I guess it's a matter of opinion.

[@jakegusman6631]

4:10 .. . . so much easier.

[@wattosacrim]

Really good, as an Australian to see the US and our boys having fun, looooong history of comradery between these two nations.

[@jdoedoenet]

I was USMC active duty from '91 to '96, and have now lived in Australia for 22 years (I married an Aussie gal). Dual citizen. This video warms my heart. A big semper fi to all my brothers and sisters in arms.

[@anggrimunki]

I was in high school '90-'96, in Sydney. My PE teacher was previously USMC (No such thing as an ex-marine lol), and a Vietnam Vet. One of the best teachers at my school - he didn't treat us like the future cube farm slaves the school wanted us to be, he treated us like grunts under his command. Extra points from me: he also gave no shits about cricket or rugby, much to the annoyance of the sports master lol. Paul Fidelis, USMC and legendary teacher, the man whose middle name is probably Semper.

[@thebuddhaclan5375]

Australia's a awesome country

[@derpenstanerfefb9067]

Lol I like the both military's but I laughed when you see us Australians just like all laid back and than the Americans are all standing straight and listening

[@sargeanthammer1011]

Derpenstan erfefb in All of my experiences with Diggers in the Outback, the only Aussies I EVER saw wearing Helmets, Were Tank Crews (M-113 APC's) with Gun Turrets. Diggers (Infantry) only wore soft covers.

[@alfredoelbombo3423]

oh steyr AUG, beautiful;-)

[@nuphhrffe875]

The thing you do not know is that the AUG is made of plastic!

[@alfredoelbombo3423]

Thomas McNab not at all. but what should i say. the stg77 works and not like the m16 fail;-)

[@nuphhrffe875]

alfredo elbombo The green one is made of plastic. Trust me my father was in Australian military

[@alfredoelbombo3423]

Thomas McNab i know about the palstic but much fun to destroy the plastic. ist impossible. trust me i was in austrian Military and we use this weapon and its amazing;-)

[@nuphhrffe875]

+alfredo elbombo I have a hard time believing you but what evee

[@davidsanchez8184]

Those Australian weapons look on point, nicr to see troops from two nations assisting each other.

[@paulyoung8667]

I thought this would be an interesting video to check out. Then I read the comments, thank you all for reminding me why I don't do social media, bottom feeding lowest ten percent. Farewell.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Americans are good guys. I've worked along side them when they come here to Australia but they need to handle their beers better. To them a punch in the head is an event, to us nothing unusual.

[@widdershins1796]

Time to hit the roooooad

[@publiusscipio5697]

Dude I could have used subtitles I don't speak Australian

[@widdershins1796]

......~Farewell now please leave promptly

[@rangawhitearm]

As an Aussie i respect the US Marines. Any Person who signs up for the defense of their nation regardless of their country or branch of service has my respects.

[@wattlebough]

Their kill rate in Phuoc Tuy province in Vietnam between 1966-1971 was ~600:1. The SASR killed ~600 NVA/ VC troops, including medium value targets, and lost one SASR trooper killed in action. The Aussie SASR was based out of Nui Dat just east of Saigon for most of the Vietnam War.

[@GrannyGumJob317]

The US marine cracked me up explaining the M4. "That's safety, that's single... And that's fuckin... Burss... We don't fuck with dat"

[@logannoble6707]

I thought he said Burst and then Thats what we usually use

[@ToxiicShroomz]

Riley Gilbert you mean burst?

[@aussiespoon2471]

I heard an Aussie say "this is so much ea..." (4:10) and then he's edited. Probably because he thought the Americans weapon was better in some way. I would have loved to have heard the soldiers speak of their "pros and cons" of each gun.!!

[@ZaXJQuiX]

Haha don't let anyone hear you call them guns ;) you'll get your ear chewed off. Especially by the older serving gents. They're Rifles :) Guns are artillery batteries such as howitzers or those cannons mounted to warships.

[@Mrsquiggley]

"This is my Rifle this is my Gun, This is for shooting this is for Fun." Brings back Memories lol

[@RockSolitude]

The M4 is way handier with the controls and reloading (although you can get pretty fast with the Aug/bullpup with some practice) and the Aug is a bit awkward in that department (though it was partially designed that way because of doctrine) but the Aug has better ergonomics and is more comfortable to shoot.

[@In0god0we0trust]

Could have sworn the Australian guy said "so much easier" when using the M4 at 4:10. I'd agree with him too.

[@MrWherethefuckarewe]

Hahaha he did mate, because it bloody well is! Our weapon system is pretty complex in comparison when it comes to immediate action drills!

[@alz387]

yeah no wonder the sas/commandos/divers use M4s!

[@MrWherethefuckarewe]

Ahmet Zogu What the fuck are you talking about ya fucking knob jockey?

[@gregobrien3298]

Alec Smith Im fairly certain most are using the M468 these days - they look almost identical to M4

[@metalicwombat4788]

In God We Trust nah nah man dude Ahmet is just another dick head who thinks he can take on the Australian soldier's the ones that are fighting for the freedom and rights of his/its people. But he is probably some muslim extremist who thinks the people who want him to be free dont deserve to have their boots on his sacred hell hole but by all meens they get to try and take over our country by religion Ahmet dude go back to ur country mate u can go live in a war ravaged country man were leeving u can fight for the scraps left by our bad ass soldiers defending our rights to be free

[@TMHonfire102]

The M4/AR-15 far superior to the aug

[@mnalghrenn]

***** At range, yes. In tight spaces bullpup typically excels.

[@eddiecollins3533]

***** Neither is better than the other they both have there pro's and cons.

[@SimplyNordish]

***** What the fuck is an 'Aug'? do you mean F88 Austeyr?

[@TMHonfire102]

whosJoshie? If you don't know what an AUG is then you need to educate yourself....

[@SimplyNordish]

Eddie Collins Cool mate, good on ya.

[@Caeb1243]

You know what, Thats for the better of both sides. Learning each other's weapons. As a rifleman, your rifle is you. So by learning each others rifle they are learning each other and coming closer as brothers in arms.

[@Caeb1243]

I have the utmost respect for both Marines and ADF. They both kick ass.

[@widdershins1796]

THIS IS MY RIFLE! THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE IT BUT THIS ONE IS MINE!!

[@DrunkenNinjaGames95]

title annoys me should be "fires each other's weapons"

[@Whiskey5_]

I got to train with the Aussies in 29 palms, great bunch of guys, love the aussies, I think our drinking games were more competitive than anything else we did.

[@DmanMiner]

UK+United States+Canada+Australia= LEGENDARY

[@narwilliam]

Aussie military ftw

[@MacEwanMouse]

Massacre's are not always due to criminal activity, in fact they rarely are. What I'm saying is, here, criminals have guns, law abiding citizens have guns, strip guns from the citizens, who's left with the guns?

[@deanyilmaz8090]

Australian & u.s military's rifles like the M16A4, M4A2 & STG-77 are pretty easy to use. After all, it's mainly chambered in 5.45 & 5.56. In Türkiye, our service rifle chambering is 7.62x51 NATO from our Turkish made MPT-76, now that is a weapon with a lot of stopping power requiring a lot of training to skillfully control the weapon. But glad to see the johnnies not being left behind other nations.

[@DarkKabut0]

they should just take burst off since we don't use it LOL

[@timacoywilliams8296]

Hey Everyone!! THUMBS UP FOR THE KEYBOARD WARRIORS!!! YAY!!!!!

[@ph0kused]

aussies and americans..friends forever! i live in socal and aussies have the same culture we have ... surf, beach, etc.

[@zenvagabond]

it's embarrassing that we forced Americans to use the F-88.....

[@zade8586]

Why is everyone giving Australia a hard time?

[@givemehugs7127]

Gloopin Boppin cause some of the silly cunts need to hate on us Aussies to make them forget about their retardation

[@lenardmalcolm8800]

Zade there jealous of us what can I say just like when they give shit to America there jealous because they know we could destroy there country over night

[@brodik6207]

@@lenardmalcolm8800 I don't think we can take over america

[@ratnoh]

australians seem like very cool people, like americans in a way. i'm glad we're allied, like you helped us with vietnam. if ya'll get into trouble like we did w/ vietnam, we're going to help you too. we're stronger together, love from the us.

[@widdershins1796]

Since WW1 and every Battlefield since We've been battle brothers, Closest ally are you Muricans mate

[@GreenMountainOutdoorsman]

Its really cool to see the people of 2 great nations come together and to teach one another and also to build a better relationship.

[@generalleenknassknotretire9180]

Australian Soldiers use Austrian weapons? I never knew till today.

[@johno6366]

To correct you. Our variant is called the F88 Asteyr (AUG). Unlike the Steyr Aug. The F88 Asteyr is locally made and designed here in Australia specifically for Australian soldiers. The main differences include it's additional mountable sight tabs and under barrel tabs (M203 grenade launcher compatible) and a longer heavier barrel.

[@templargfx]

Look at all those brave men willing to lay down their lives for strangers. Its because of men like this that evil in the world has never won out

[@Blast66666]

But is that AUG StatTrak though....

[@181baddog]

the aussie optics look pretty sick

[@tmreb1]

Why are people being so mean in the comments can't we just get along and enjoy the video.

[@peacekeepingisunamerican4926]

+AKchickenman No, Go fuck yourself.

[@tmreb1]

+Rifle&Rights obvious troll is obvious

[@tmreb1]

+Rifle&Rights lol if you're going to troll at least be good at it

[@tmreb1]

+Rifle&Rights still shit at trolling

[@peacekeepingisunamerican4926]

AKchickenman Well I found out that your under the age of being worth "trolled" when you said trolled because only young kids say troll so....EXPOSED!

[@Arostyle380]

You live next to New Zealand. Their last massacre was before your's. And that I believe was a one off after speaking to a Kiwi myself. Massacres have never been a regular occurrence in New Zealand. Since then there have been none. The government didn't just 'ban the guns'. Why? Because they are educated and listen to their citizens and did their best to cut a fair slice of the cake... Kiwi citizens are still shooting these guns today. Wakey wakey.

[@CoolSmoovie]

If the Pacific turns hot, our Aussie brothers with be right beside us🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@DFX2KX]

neat video. it's interesting to watch each side explain to the others how their rifles work. I've handled and fired an AR-15 (the civilian version of what the Marines here are using, for those that don't know), but I've never seen or handled the Styer. It looks like it works well, though that mag being near the butt would throw me off trying to reload (bullpups not being something I'm familiar with).

[@45641560456405640563]

Funny thing is having used the Steyr and then having had a chance to use the M-16 I really noticed the different weight distribution. The M-16 felt really long and heavy - presumably because more of its weight is further from the centre of your body. It's funny when you are used to one thing how different anything else feels!

[@DFX2KX]

yeah, I bet. And yeah, most of the weight is forward in the Stoner rifles (AR 15, AR 10, M-16, M-4 and those using the same pattern) Still a decent balance, but it's different enough that I bet it'd be pretty noticeable.

[@MattyK166]

I've used the AusSteyr a lot. It's handy for those that shoot left handed but mostly its very ergonomic. It feels nice to hold and when you pick it up and even aim in the general direction you're not far off your target at

[@DFX2KX]

Slingshots, too, from what I ehar. Which is silly. We have push-button safeties on other weapons here, and air-rifles too. I don't care for them either. having a built in optic is nice, but at the same time it doesn't seem like you could change that. I'll have to ask around and see if any of my shooting pals owns one, see if I can take it to the range.

[@spidersmokingacig_1168]

Us Aussies always got the Americans back, my dad is fighting now alongside the Americans and tells me how funny they are and how they are brave men. Alot of respect for the Americans👍

[@thatbasementband8122]

that aug is sweet.

[@peacekeepingisunamerican4926]

+Austin Hurley No, Its really not unless you blow your cap off with it I would love to see that.

[@timmillsom4457]

We call it the austeyr actually as it's a modified version of the aug made specifically for Australia

[@mortem4342]

C H A N C E It's pretty shit apparently.

[@timmillsom4457]

I guess I'll find out when I actually shoot one of the things

[@GeorgeCowsert]

Murican glory vs Kangaroo power. Take your pick.

[@bloodycross_1798]

The Marine Corps is 5 times bigger than the Ausie Army and that's their biggest branch think about the experience of a life all these men have now. I haven't gotten to do shit with the Ausies

[@sargeanthammer1011]

Roxanne Finsel Transfer to the FMF (Fleet Marine Force). By the way just for info My Mother was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps also 1942 - 1945. My Father and Brother were both NAVY. I'm Proud of You Roxanne, Semper Fi.

[@lenardmalcolm8800]

Roxanne Finsel it’s quality over quantity also by 2020 to 2025 we are tripling our boots and tripling every thing tanks ships the lot also of it hit the fan bad we could raise Millions of troops and equipment over night like both world wars we have been in every war and fight with you guys contribute more then the next 5 nato country’s put together and god don’t get Me started on intelligence

[@KenoReplay.]

@@sargeanthammer1011 I know this is an old comment but how the fuck did she join the USMC during WW2 as a woman? It was only recently women were allowed to serve on the frontlines. And also, are you really a Sergeant? With that misspelling?

[@NickWithford]

The Australian rifle seems more comfortable

[@wattlebough]

Our boys make it work ok. watch?v=2d2wUPh1s1M&list=FLpu9Q_2YMTQfYAL15GekULw

[@403_Forbidden]

yeah its also very easy to learn how to accurately fire one too

[@nathanl9899]

Ahmet Zogu mate, if you're in australia and saying all this shit, please GTFO before you get headstomped by bogans who could care less about your shitty sob story about your desolate country being ravaged by war and famine. It's not just rwanda that had to go through that, everyone around you in africa (except south africa of course) had to deal with it.

[@403_Forbidden]

it isnt ravaged its only in a few parts of australia and also the australian army has training going on with the americans in the outback maybe they didnt know of it

[@403_Forbidden]

Ahmet Zogu thats a stereotype against new Zealanders