RS017A - Standing Firing Aussie Rifleman This figure portrays a WWII

This figure portrays a WWII Australian infantryman in a classic frontline pose

Wounded soldiers were often the result of close-quarters fighting or Roman siege operations against fortified settlements

Japanese naval infantry and assault troops were involved in many of the early and mid-war Pacific campaigns

High rate of fire suited close-range engagements

RS017A - Standing Firing Aussie Rifleman This figure portrays a WWIIRS017A Standing Firing Aussie Rifleman In this position, the soldier: Stands with feet braced for balance and recoil control Brings the rifle firmly to shoulder height Uses a controlled firing stance for quick target acquisition Maintains situational awareness, allowing movement if needed Historically, Australian riflemenespecially in the Second World Warused this stance in fast moving jungle and open field engagements where cover was limited or