A collision between Royal Australian Navy HMAS Melbourne (R-21) and destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) while taking part in SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) exercise in the South China Sea. A utility boat arrives with survivors from USS Frank E. Evans. The utility boat comes up to the gangway of USS Kearsarge (CV-33). The survivors of USS Frank E. Evans in the hangar bay of USS Kearsarge (CV-33). U.S. Marine sentries and officers in the foreground. The survivors in the hangar bay for processing and questioning. High ranking U.S. Naval officers nearby. USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830) rests in water. An Australian launch comes up alongside with more survivors.
Joint Board of Investigation at the Subic Bay in Luzon, Philippines regarding the collision of destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) with Royal Australian Navy HMAS Melbourne (R-21). Australian and American officers on the board include RAN (Royal Australian Navy) Captain John Davidson, USN (United States Navy) Captain Stemhen L. Rusk, RAN Rear Admiral Hugh D. Stevenson, USN Rear Admiral Jerome J. King, Jr., USN Captain Clyde B Anderson, RAN Captain Kenneth W. Shands, USN Board Counsel JAGC (Judge Advocate General's Corps) Captain Horace B. Robertson and RANVR (Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve) Board Counsel Harold H. Glass. The members get seated. The investigation in progress. Cameramen record the event. The Board members seated and standing. USN Rear Admiral Jerome J. King is seated. The Board members talk. Officers have a small conference at the back of the room.
Damaged USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) at Subic Bay in Luzon, Philippines. Floating part of USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) in water. A shoreline in the background. USS Frank E. Evans with mine sweep gear hanging from the stern. Crew members seen on the destroyer. The area of USS Frank E. Evans where the ship was sliced in half. Crew members on the weather deck of the ship. Civilians and a U.S. Navy Commander on the deck (Cmdr Albert S. McLemore, C.O. of the Evans). A man in khakis gives hand signals. The USN Commander on the upper deck of USS Frank E. Evans gives directions. Crew on a beach area await the arrival of the ship to collect personal gear. Damaged portion of USS Frank E. Evans.
B-B rifle training on a quick-hill course at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Troops march through an entrance to the quick-hill course. The soldiers are briefed by an instructor. Students walk through the course and fire at a pop-up target. The soldiers set off booby traps (simulated). They put on protective helmets and face shields.
B-B rifle training on a quick-hill course at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. An outdoor class in woods shows a U.S. Army trainee with a helmet and a face shield. Another trainee fires at a face mask. The trainees walk through the course. A sign reads 'How Far Is The Enemy From Your Present Position'. An instructor briefs the trainees. A sign reads 'Return to Debriefing Area'.
B-B rifle training on a quick-hill course at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Soldiers walk through an obstacle course. A trainee puts on a helmet and a face shield. Another trainee fires at a face mask. The trainees walk through the course. A soldier's foot sets off a trip wire.
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