"Cold War Australian uniform in 80's" Topic

Could anyone help me in finding pictures of post-Vietnam Cold War Australian uniforms for 1980-1990 period?

Exactly the same as the Vietnam War, including weapons. US steel helmets were also issued. Stayed that way until 2001 when the Auscam was issued.

The only thing to add is the basic 'jungle green' uniform started out a deep, dark green and faded with use to a light pale green.

I did a quick google and found this, which shows the colour range (although I'm sure they faded lighter than here at times). link

Try browsing through the 2/4 RAR Battalion yearly magazines online here:
4rarmuseum.com/Magazines.htm

Only in black and white but plenty of pics

For interest, DPCU's were issued to the Army in 1989.

Actually we got ours issued in Townsville in mid 1988. Look at the 2/4 RAR battalion magazine for 88. Great shots on exercise. See if you can pick me :-)

So for 1980 Australians in 15mm I can use these chaps?

Sure can; as Rat says same kit as Vietnam up until about 1988. Also for LMGs from about 83 onwards you can add in MAG58s which Peter Pig also do.

What do you think about Peter Pig professionals form AK-47 range? They share lots of similarities with Vietnam Aussies.

By the way does Australian platoon organisation in 80's was same as in modern Au army?

Ive made a 1 to 1 Aussie inf Coy out of a mix of peter pigs vietnam and african ranges, made sure I used m60's and also bought a couple of packs of US inf with m16's (bought a couple of the spare heads in jungle hats and did a few head swaps) to use as section commanders and scouts. My only concern was that the AK47 professionals had rolled up sleeves, hardly a show stopper though.