"Australia is well armed and has a strong military - they are one of the premier members in the Allies. As such, they'll shoot them dead."
Damn straight. This former US Marine had the privledge to serve with Aussie troops. They are good to go.
Semper Fi! I had the priviledge of meeting some US marines once - gentlemen (and ladies) one and all - a lot like the good servicepeople at my local air base, RAAF Amberley, where the Marines were staying as US/Australia joint military exercises were going on.
I salute you and yours, and thankyou for your alliance with my country.