TWO soldiers rescued while walking in Tasmania's wilderness as part of their recovery from combat injuries are expected to soon be released from hospital.
The two were picked up from different locations on the Overland Track near Cradle Mountain by rescue helicopter and airlifted to hospital.
One sustained shoulder and back injuries, while the other also hurt a shoulder.
"Both members' injuries have been categorised as satisfactory and they are expected to be discharged from hospital later today," Defence said in a statement to AAP.
The pair were part of a group of 11 taking part in an Australian Defence Force rehabilitation program.
The Overland Track was being used for the first time for the program.
"All members of the group are Queensland-based soldiers who attend Army's Soldier Recovery Centre in Townsville and who have a range of physical or mental injuries sustained in combat or in training," Defence said.
The centres, also located in Brisbane and Darwin, aim to help sick or injured soldiers return to work or transition out of the defence force.
The Townsville centre has also conducted rowing, sailing, leadership and cold weather survival activities this year.
The other nine soldiers were continuing the trek on the 65km Overland Track in a World Heritage area in Tasmania's northwest.
Defence said emergency planning was completed before the trek.
"Defence is looking into the circumstances surrounding this matter and will not speculate on any changes that might be incorporated into future activities," Defence said.
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