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Patrol, headed by Sgt Underdown, Sgt Te Puni, and Sgt-Major Henderson, moves over open ground towards "jungle". From here on, they must move stealthily, keep ears and eyes alert for "enemies".`

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Entering jungle

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S/M Henderson keeps rifle at the ready.

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Sgt Underdown covers party in creek-bed. That's not the Kwai Bridge in background, but it could be.

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This picture sums up the whole stealthy, eerie, uncertain business of jungle fighting as Chris Peach, with finger on trigger, moves cautiously through jungle.

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Patrol member pauses to listen as he climbs hill in bush.

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Two scouts bound over open ground to reach position from which to provide cover for rest of party.

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Out into the sun again, for a welcome cuppa and a discussion on the manoeuvre.
Men had no complaints about the cooking while in camp—they had to cook for themselves. This is all part of the training.