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Australian Military Trivia Quiz

One for the military buffs.

A multiple-choice quiz by MUDLARK. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MUDLARK

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
38,198

Updated
Dec 02 22

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1467

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (5/5), Guest 206 (4/5), Guest 58 (5/5).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. The last bayonet charge by the Australians was in in which conflict? Hint

Korea

WW1

Vietnam

WW2

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2. If you're 'humping in the boonies' what are you doing? Hint

patrolling in the jungle

showing an interest in the local wildlife

clearing the jungle

ambushing

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3. What does NATO stand for? Hint

Name, Age, Trained, Orientated

North Arctic Treaty Organisation

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

North Australian Tourists Only

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4. What weapon replaced the Parker Hale 7.62mm in the late 1990s to become the main rifle used by Australian snipers? Hint

Dragonoff

RPK 47

GPM 60

SR-98

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5. How many Australian soldiers lost their lives in Vietnam? Hint

384

521

448

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Mar 17 2025 : Guest 120: 5/5
Mar 13 2025 : Guest 206: 4/5
Mar 07 2025 : Guest 58: 5/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The last bayonet charge by the Australians was in in which conflict?

Answer: Vietnam

2. If you're 'humping in the boonies' what are you doing?

Answer: patrolling in the jungle

3. What does NATO stand for?

Answer: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

4. What weapon replaced the Parker Hale 7.62mm in the late 1990s to become the main rifle used by Australian snipers?

Answer: SR-98

The SR-98 is a British-designed weapon, manufactured under license in Australia by the company Thales Australia.

5. How many Australian soldiers lost their lives in Vietnam?

Answer: 521

521 died as a result of the war and over 3000 were wounded.

Source: Author MUDLARK

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