Volume 51, No. 16, September 4, 2008 Ready for any challenge HMAS Parramatta has sailed from Fleet Base East to the MEAO for her third rotation on Operation Catalyst FAREWELL: CPOET Rob Seymour, farewells his family; wife Kerry, Brooke, six, and baby Trent, 13 months, before stepping on to HMAS Parramatta for the six month deployment. This is CPO Seymour’s third Gulf trip. Photo:ABPH Andrew Dakin By Michael Brooke AS HMAS Parramatta (CMDR Jonathan Sadleir) sailed from Sydney’s Fleet Base East for Operation Catalyst, the 185 members of her ship’s company expressed supreme confidence in being ready for any challenge. The crew were committed to getting the job done and weren’t feeling pressured by the success of Parramatta’s previous deployment to the MEAO in 2006, where she set the benchmark for RAN operations. “We have worked hard in preparation for this deployment and are ready for any challenge or opportunity to raise the benchmark for RAN operations,” said the Ship’s Warrant Officer, WOPT Steve Downey. Raising the benchmark will be no easy feat considering Parramatta was awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation in the 2007 Australia Day Honours list for her outstanding service in 2006. However, in what marks a positive start to the deployment, the Minister for Defence, Joel Fitzgibbon, praised the crew’s rigorous training program over the past few months as he joined a large gathering of Government officials and Navy Officers as well as family and friends to farewell Parramatta. “Parramatta is well prepared and mission ready for the important job before them,” Mr Fitzgibbon said. “I congratulate the ship’s company for their commitment in building upon the outstanding reputation of the ADF in the Middle East.” Mr Fitzgibbon also thanked the families and friends of the personnel deploying to the Gulf for their ongoing support and wished those deployed on Operation Catalyst continued success and ongoing safety. CO CMDR Jonathan Sadleir said Parramatta will replace HMAS Stuart, which is due to return home in late September. “Parramatta’s deployment to the MEAO CN VISITS CERBERUS P2 marks the Navy’s 19th rotation since September 2001,” he said. This deployment is the third and hopefully last occasion that CPO Rob Seymour will serve on Operation Catalyst. “Saying goodbye to your family gets harder each time,” he said with misty eyes. CPO Seymour told Navy News that he plans to ‘stay in the good books’ with his wife and two kids he is leaving behind with a treasure trove of presents and souvenirs when he returns home in February 2009 for a late Christmas. WO Downey told Navy News that he is ready for the challenge of the deployment but is a little sad that he will not see his son, Jacob, march into HMAS Cerberus next month – exactly 27 years to the day that he joined the RAN. “It appears that all my stories about the Navy have inspired my son to answer the call of the sea,” said WO Downey. Parramatta’s farewell was a highly emotional affair for the ship’s company and their family and friends. The family of one young sailor were left ‘marooned’ at the famous Harry’s Cafe De Wheels when they discovered that their son had sailed on Parramatta with the car keys in his pocket. Only the hasty actions of a Navy launch that retrieved the car keys spared the family from having to leave the car at Woolloomooloo for the next six months. Parramatta will be stationed in the Gulf as part of Australia’s commitment to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq, where she will contribute to Coalition maritime operations through providing protection to offshore oil platforms and training of the Iraqi Navy. During her previous deployment, Parramatta conducted 186 boardings and security patrols, 1111 boat evolutions, 330 flying hours in its embarked Navy Seahawk helicopter and 653 investigative queries of merchant vessels. ‘LOST’ GARDEN P13 GREAT WHITE FLEET P16 02 NEWS Cerberus spotlight By LEUT Russ Wescombe THE Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Crane AO, CSM, RAN visited HMAS Cerberus on August 8 to officially open the refurbished North and South Battery, the Rifle Range and to review his first Ceremonial Divisions as CN. All staff and trainees attended Divisions on a sunny but typically cold Cerberus day. (As all sailors and most officers attend Cerberus at least once in their career, many will remember the lazy wind that doesn’t go around you – but straight through you!) In addition to taking the salute by the whole ship’s company, VADM Crane presented a number of commendations, medals and awards. The 50strong Guard was formed from Roger’s Division, which was created about three years ago and serves as a holding place for trainees awaiting security clearances, or transfer of category or Service. The guard looked very impressive in the winter sunlight. VADM Crane outlined his intent to “Look, Listen, Learn and Lead” and said that, during his first visit to Cerberus as CN, he had listened and looked a lot; and had learned much. “Down through the years HMAS Cerberus has produced the very best officers and sailors and will continue to do so,” he said. During the parade, CN presented a NAVSYSCOM Commendation to LSMUSN Katherine Mulheron. For over 12 months, LS Mulheron has implemented the Navy Community Engagement Strategy with surrounding communities. The most notable success of her activities was a program of her own devising called Naval Gazing, a pro- REVITALISED TRAINING ONE area which the Chief of Navy was keen to visit was the Computer Aided Instruction (NIDA CAI) facility in the Engineering Faculty. Up until 18 months ago all ET training was carried out on a chalk-and-talk basis in the classroom. In mid-2006, students who had been given partial RPL were sent to the CAI lab where they could undertake revision and catch up work on the NIDA computers. NIDA proved so successful in these cases that it was extended to cover all electronic training. Nowadays all ET trainees use NIDA during their initial training course. There are a number of advantages in this system – training time taken to reach CERT III is reduced from about 15 months to nine months, meaning sailors can transition to the workplace far sooner. RECHARGED BATTERY gram in which young schoolchildren attend Cerberus for a day and gain first-hand experiences of life in the Navy. Further highlighting the program’s success, the Naval Gazing activities are being expanded to cover communities surrounding all Navy bases and establishments. HONOUR: VADM Russ Crane, above, presents a Commendation to LSMUS Katherine Mulheron and, left, formally opens the refurbished Boatswain Faculty. Photos: ABPH Quentin Mushins EVERY sailor in the RAN will recall, perhaps with pleasure, marching past the old North and South Battery on their way to class or lunch. These two buldings were built at the time HMAS Cerberus was commissioned and are heritage-listed as they represent an important part of Navy history. In May 2007 the occupants of N & S Battery moved out and the wreckers moved in. The buildings were gutted and rebuilt from the inside out, and were re-opened with great pride by the CN during his recent visit to Cerberus. ADF farewells Governor-General HIS Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC, was farewelled by the ADF at a parade at Canberra’s Russell Offices on August 27. Speaking at Sir Thomas Blamey Square, the CDF, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, paid tribute to the outgoing Commander-in-Chief and his wife. “Today, we mark the end of 54 years of service to the community by MAJGEN Michael Jeffery,” he said. “We also pay tribute to the very significant contribution made by Her Excellency Mrs Marlena Jeffery to Australian society during this time,” ACM Houston said. “It has been a pleasure for ADF personnel to see a soldier as GovernorGeneral of our nation. At a time of high operational tempo, it has been reassuring for our personnel to know that their Commander-in-Chief and his family know from experience what it means to serve our nation, and the unique demands that are placed on our personnel and their families. “You are a man who spent your entire working life displaying courage and determination, intelligence and skill, leadership and tenacity, compassion and humour.” The Governor-General said he and his wife were greatly honoured by the farewell parade. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank ACM Houston and all the men and women of the ADF – both here at home and overseas – for your outstanding work and commitment as you embark on the work of our nation in places around the globe,” he said. “You are renowned the world over for your professionalism, skill, resolve and compassion. You are sought after as coalition members. You are reliable and you are devoted. 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[email protected] Equity and Diversity (8.30am9pm seven days) 1800 626 254 Defence Whistleblower Hotline (24hrs) 1800 673 502 ADF Medical Assistance (after hours) 1800 IMSICK (1800 467 425) September 4, 2008 03 NEWS Tobruk back Down Under After three months away, HMAS Tobruk came home to more than 150 jubilant family and friends waiting at Fleet Base East By Michael Brooke HMAS Tobruk (CMDR Peter Thompson) and her ship’s company received a heroes’ welcome when they returned to Fleet Base East from Exercise RIMPAC 08. The Navy’s ‘Faithful and Strong’ Landing Ship returned home following a successful deployment to Hawaii, where she played a critical role in Australia’s contribution to RIMPAC, the largest maritime exercise in the world. CMDR Thompson told Navy News the 2008 iteration of RIMPAC was the first time the RAN participated in the amphibious component. “My ship’s company are proud to have played a pivotal support role,” he said. “During the exercise we embarked US Marines with seven of their 26-tonne Amphibious Assault Vehicles, providing flexibility to the Task Group, and gaining invaluable experience ahead of the introduction of LHDs into the RAN,” said CMDR Thompson. More than 150 jubilant family and friends were at FBE to welcome home their loved ones onboard Tobruk, who were smothered with hugs and kisses as they told of their adventures in an exotic land. Christmas seemed to come early as scores of children danced excitedly on the wharf as they watched in wonder as their Navy mums and dads produced duffle bags stuffed with toys and gifts. The most unusual souvenir was a 1.5 metre long Black Marlin head, which was swooped on by LEUT Chris McConachy for $100 at the Aloha markets in Hawaii. “I bargained them down from the asking price of $125 to $100,” he said with a triumphant smile. LEUT McConachy said the marlin head would occupy pride of place above his mantlepiece and would go well with his collection of other fish heads and antique fishing tackle. Tobruk’s Public Relations Officer, LCDR James Pattison, told Navy News that the sailors worked hard during RIMPAC but also enjoyed some ‘downtime’ for sightseeing, surfing and exploring local culture and sampling exotic local cuisine. Several keen surfers braved tsunami size waves at Maui and Kauai, a challenge which they said reflected their love of the sea. The quirkiest story concerns a member of the ship’s company who blew $1000 during his first night in Pearl Harbour, on taxi fares, dinner, beverages and $200 in red roses. The self described ‘dance tragic’ spied a Hawaiian beauty who was selling red roses for $2 each, but she couldn’t accept his invitation for a dance until she had sold her batch of 100. “It was all innocent fun but it’s not something I plan on telling the girls back home about,” he said with a chuckle. Tobruk’s involvement in RIMPAC 08 was a huge success and is a credit to the hard work and dedication of the ship’s company of a true work-horse of the RAN. BERTHING PARTY: ABBM Michael Taylor from HMAS Sydney patiently waits the arrival of HMAS Tobruk alongside Fleet Base East, Garden Island. Photos: ABPH James Whittle WELCOME HOME Stuart Grant gree : LSCSO ts his baby daughter, Lillian, and his girlfriend Shannon McBain. 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CSMS recently offered an opportunity for a Year 10 work experience student to examine first hand some of the tasks marine and electronics technicians do in their jobs and the qualifications they might gain from a career in the Navy. This year’s work experience participant was Conor Kelly, a Year 10 student at Marcellan College in Randwick, who hails from a Navy family that goes back four generations. “The five-day work experience really helped me make up my mind that the Navy is the right career for me,” said Conor, whose father is Fleet WO, Simon Kelly. Conor said the highlight of his work experience was watching the people training at the CSMS and working in Adelaide class FFGs and Anzac class FFHs berthed at Fleet Base East. “Seeing up close what Navy personnel do to keep the Fleet effective and operational has really reinforced my desire to join the Navy,” he said. OIC CSMC, LCDR Rod Cooper, presented Conor with a certificate upon completion of his work experience. “The work experience program is a great way of introducing young men and women to the range of stimulating and rewarding careers available in the Navy,” LCDR Cooper said. Senior sailor clearance diver numbers up LOOKING GOOD: Navy clearance divers using underwater sonar. Thanks to a joint effort across Navy and personnel management agencies, senior sailor clearance diver numbers have increased to a point where operational and training commitments can now be met. SHOWING THE ROPES: POET Paul Innes with Coner Kelly, 16, who completed work experience at the Combat Systems Maintenance School at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, as part of his Year 10 school curriculum. Photo: LSSTD Lee-Anne Mack Would you like To Save Up to $0.45c / Ltr * on Fuel Costs ? You can by Salary Packaging a New or Existing Vehicle Ask us how? By LEUT Robert Kann NAVY has been struggling to meet required numbers of Clearance Diver (CD) Senior Sailors for several years; however, in what means good news for Navy, the Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Force Element Group recently announced that manning levels have improved so much that all operational and training commitments can now be met. While overall manning levels in the CD category are still unsatisfactory, the current situation reflects a positive turnaround in the number of CD Senior Sailors serving in the RAN. Chief Combat Support Group, CDRE Daryl Bates, said this hard won reversal is creating cautious optimism within the MCD community, which sees the positive outcome with its CD Senior Sailors as a pointer for similar improvements in CD officer and junior sailor numbers. “The CD development represents just one of many positive outcomes that have occurred, or are occurring, due to the collaborative efforts of many agencies within Navy and Defence’s ‘People Management’ community,” he said. “It takes sheer hard work and commitment to turn good ideas into the kind of dollars, benefits and positive working environment that Navy personnel expect and have earned over the years. “The work of diverse units across Fleet Command, Systems Command, personnel management agencies and training establishments, as well as the GOPS and GORPS Pay Case teams, has been central to selling the positive messages up and down the decision making chain.” The MCD community sees the positive impacts of initiatives such as the Navy Capability Allowance and the long-awaited CD retention bonus as vital adjuncts to its own internal efforts to address its people issues – people are the key to Navy capability. 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More than 500 people, including war veterans and senior ADF officers, attended the ceremony which commemorated the 63rd anniversary of Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945, which ended four years of fighting in the Pacific and hostilities in WWII. Memorial wreaths to those Australians who gave their lives were laid by Chief of Army, LTGEN Ken Gillespie, the COMAUSFLT’s representative CAPT Tony Partridge, the LCAUST’s representative BRIG Paul Brereton and the ACAUST’s representative GPCAPT Graham Davies. LTGEN Gillespie said the annual service honoured the service and sacrifice of the thousands of Australians who served in the Pacific during 1941-1945. “In January 1942, the Japanese forces captured Rabaul, the capital of the Australian-controlled territory of New Guinea,” he said. “Within weeks, Australian and Dutch forces had surrendered the island of Ambon in the Netherlands East Indies. “When Singapore fell on February 15, 1942, 15,000 men of Australia’s 8th Division were taken captive, which was the start of over three long years in captivity.” For the Navy, some 997 Australian sailors were killed and another 1788 were wounded in the war against Japan, in which Japanese Navy submarines attacked Australian cities and torpedoed scores of merchant ships. “Whether they served in the sands of north Africa, the jungles of New Guinea, in the air over Europe, on the high seas, or in the factories and farms of the home front, we remember a generation of magnificent Australians who fought to protect our way of life; our democracy; our culture; our land,” LTGEN Gillespie said. 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The four graduates, PO David Box, PO Gene Bokowski, AB Troy Callejan and AB Joshua Roney said the biggest challenge was disassembling the CIWS and then putting it back together in an operational state. “There is such a feeling of pride and accomplishment in mastering the maintenance of the Vulcan Phalanx 20mm rapid fire, computer-controlled and radar guided gun,” said AB Roney, who has joined HMAS Kanimbla. AB Callejan, who has posted to HMAS Darwin, said attaining his CIWS maintenance certificate marked another milestone in his quest for hi-tech skills and qualifications in the Navy. “I highly recommend the CIWS course to others as it’s a very good opportunity to expand your knowledge of Navy combat systems, which brings many rewards,” he said. PO Bokowski, the dux of the course, will remain at the CSMS as assistant instructor while PO Box will post to HMAS Watson as an instructor. OIC CSMS LCDR Rod Cooper said the CIWS course aimed to teach electronics sailors how to maintain the Vulcan Phalanx 20mm gun, which fires 4500 rounds per minute to provide FFG and other RAN ships with point defence against anti-ship missiles. The CIWS course is one of more than 50 conducted annually by TA LOG for FFG maintainer training. CSMS GRADUATES: POET Gene Borkowski, ABET Troy Calleja, ABET Josh Roney and POET David Box. Photo: LSSTD Lee-Anne Mack Military Compensation DEMOLITION: Detonating cord linked six separate explosive charges to the unexploded ordnance, which included four Japanese high explosive projectiles filled with picric acid, a Japanese small mine, and an 8 inch common Japanese high explosive projectile. Photos: CPL Rachel Ingram ADF cleans up WWII remnants THE Australian Defence Force (ADF) recently deployed a small Joint Task Force to the small Pacific Island nation of Kiribati to commence Operation Kiribati Assist. Operation Kiribati Assist is the ADF contribution to Australia’s response to a request from the Government of Kiribati to assist in the disposal of World War II unexploded ordnance (UXO) from locations throughout Kiribati. Joint Task Force (JTF) 637 is disposing of UXO identified during a 2007 reconnaissance of the islands and scoping any future UXO disposal requirements and EOD training opportunities for the Kiribati Police Service during the deployment. The JTF comprises approximately 22 people and includes a command group, a RAN clearance diving team that is handling underwater UXO, Army and RAAF EOD teams who are handling land-based UXO, including air delivered items and a medical team. The 33 islands of Kiribati are scattered across 3.5 million square kilometres of the Central Pacific and is the site where the Battle of Tarawa was fought on November 20, 1943. 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LCDR Scott was not the only ‘fish out of water’ while undergoing the training. Since 2007, the DITC has run both the Army and Air advanced intelligence officer courses concurrently to achieve better interoperability. LCDR Scott said that, as a “white suiter”, his unique knowledge significantly added to the depth of planning consideration on the course and that his training was in line with CN’s recent Management Executive Primary Qualification initiative that adds impetus to the revitalisation of intelligence competency in support of Fleet operations. The Commandant of the DITC, LTCOL Col Karotam, welcomed LCDR Scott’s attendance on the course. “It is not unusual for students from different Services to complete training at the DITC,” he said. “I’m looking forward to a reinvigoration of the Navy intelligence training continuum and have directed my staff to make it a priority.” THE Directorate of Honours and Awards recently announced that some medal mounters have been adding unauthorised medals to their clients’ medal sets. Recently several former ADF members, when using the service of medal mounters, have had their medals returned with additional medals added to the sets. The claim by the medal mounters is that the person is entitled to the additional awards – the member is then charged for the extra medal or medals. The only agency that has the authority to determine eligibility for Defence medals is the Department of Defence. A similar issue involves the Burma Star for World War II service. Replicas of this medal have recently been advertised for sale. These advertisements may lead people to incorrectly believe that they are entitled to this award; especially prisoners of war who worked on the Burma-Thailand Railway. For information and eligibility criteria for the Burma Star see www.defence.gov.au/medals Directorate of Honours & Awards: 1800 111 321. WHAT CAN HAPPEN? Wearing medals that you are not entitled to is an offence under the Defence Act 1903 TRI-SERVICE TRAINING: SQNLDR Rachel Pyle and LCDR Richard Scott ponder a planning problem while other students look on during Army’s Advanced Intelligence Officer Course at the DITC. SECT 80B Improper use of service decorations: (4) A person shall not falsely represent himself as being the person upon whom a service decoration has been conferred. Penalty: 30 penalty units or imprisonment for six months, or both. Photo: ABPH Paul McCallum Undergrad medical officer wins prestigious award WELL DESERVED: MAJGEN John Peran (rtd), ex-Surgeon General of the Defence Forces, congratulates SBLT Michael Bonning on his 2008 g Outstanding Alumni Award. Ditch the points and save money every month instead Photo: DFR Why reward yourself with points that amount to very little? A True Blue Credit Card offers what you really need - a super-low introductory rate and low ongoing rate for all transactions including balance transfers and cash advances. Reward yourself every month with: o!LOWSTARTRATEOFPA FORMONTHS SBLT Michael Bonning, President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association, has been honoured with a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 2008 Outstanding Alumni Award. The annual award recognises QUT alumni who have achieved outstanding results in their careers and communities. SBLT Bonning won a QUT Dean’s scholarship to study a Bachelor of Applied Science (Biochemistry) prior to completing an honours degree in microbiology. By the time SBLT Bonning had completed his first degree, he had been awarded bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. SBLT Bonning is currently in the fourth year of a medical degree under NAVY NEWS the ADF Undergraduate Scheme. He has made a significant contribution to medical and community organisations having been both chair of the Queensland Medical Students’ Council and President of the University of Queensland Medical Society. SBLT Bonning has also participated in State Government advisory groups and taskforces, having significant input into Government policy on issues surrounding medical education, and also chairs the Ashintosh Foundation – a charitable focus for the medical faculty at the University of Queensland. 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By SBLT Sally Blackmore WITH swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying in full regalia, HMAS Albany’s current crew, Attack Four, proudly paraded the Australian White Ensign along the main street of the city of Albany recently to exercise the ship’s right to Freedom of Entry. HMAS Albany’s CO, LCDR Viktor Pilicic, led the march through York Street, Albany. Attack Four was escorted by the RAN Band – WA detachment and local naval cadets from TS Vancouver. As hundreds of local residents lined the street to watch the parade, Attack Four was challenged by the City Marshall, Superintendent Ross Tomasini of the Great Southern Police District. After LS Lisa Fitzsimmons, AB Skeen West and AB Beau Harris presented the Freedom of Entry scroll, HMAS Albany was granted access to the city. The city of Albany and the RAN share a special bond that was again strengthened during HMAS Albany’s visit. The Armidale Class Patrol Boat is the first RAN ship to bear the name Albany; named after the city as a trib- Photo: Gary Booth ute to the strong ties with the Anzac tradition and rich military history. The Commissioning and Naming Lady, Mrs Annette Knight, was also in attendance at the civic reception and Freedom of Entry parade to again wish the crew of HMAS Albany good fortune, fair winds and following seas. New online face of Navy By LCDR Mike Purdy Big rate for a limited time on term deposits Right now, you can open a new Defcredit From a minimum investment of just Premium Term Deposit and lock in a high rate $5,000 of 8.3%p.a.* for 6 months. Or you can choose from our other Term Deposits, such as 8.25% p.a. www.defcredit.com.au for 9 months or 8.2% p.a. for 12 months. To invest in a Defcredit Term Deposit, call 1800 033 139 or visit your local branch. *This rate is only available on funds that are not currently deposited with Defcredit. 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The rough breakdown appeared to be around one-quarter students and a slightly larger slice that was either Navy people or their families. “We also had a look at other Navy and Defence sites to get a feel for what else people were trying to accomplish through the web,” Mr Siers said. The team’s next task is to improve the site’s visual content. So, together with Navy Imagery Units, the Internet team will be working at building a central repository for these photos. “In addition to the massive photographic resource, we have been exploring avenues for introducing video content,” Mr Siers said. CHECK IT OUT: www.navy.gov.au Submissions sought for ADM review THE Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal is reviewing the eligibility criteria for the Australian Defence Medal (ADM), which was established in March 2006. Since that time a number of issues about the eligibility criteria have been raised with Government, with many exserving members concerned that their service has not been recognised. The Government has, as a matter of priority, asked the Tribunal to examine them against the ADM eligibility criteria. The Tribunal has called for submissions by Monday, September 22. The terms of reference for the inquiry, and information on how to make a submission, are available from the Tribunal via email at [email protected]. au or by phoning (02) 6266 3486. Also see www.defence-honours-tribunal.gov.au Submissions can be emailed to the Tribunal or sent via post to: Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal, Locked Bag 7765, Canberra Business Centre, ACT 2610. Reunion for 1966 Waller Division recruit intake A REUNION for the January 15, 1966 recruit intake for Waller Division will be held on January 17 at the Naval Association of Australia (NAA) Hall in Footscray, Victoria. Defence Force Credit Union Limited ABN 57 087 651 385 AFSL 234582 NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ For information, contact Ian Arnold at [email protected] or (03) 59507668, Robin (Bomber) Brown at [email protected] or John Francis at [email protected] September 4, 2008 09 NEWS Exceptional service recognised By Michael Brooke LCDR Leif Maxfield was recently presented with a Commendation from the Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) in recognition of his exceptional performance as the Current Operations Officer during the CTF 158 deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations. LCDR Maxfield’s superior leadership and performance contributed significantly to the achievement of the mission to protect Iraq’s critical oil infrastructure in the NAG. CJOPS commended LCDR Maxfield for his exceptional management of CTF 158 Current Operations during September 2007 to January 2008. The Commendation praises LCDR Maxfield for his ability to “manage assigned Coalition assets to achieve the very best outcomes in a complex operational environment, which was second to none, and greatly enhanced the reputation of the ADF.” LCDR Maxfield said he was honoured to receive the CJOPS Commendation and appreciated the opportunity to demonstrate his leadership and management skills in an operational environment. LCDR Maxfield’s superior leadership and performance contributed significantly to the achievement of the mission to protect Iraq’s critical oil infrastructure in the NAG. JOB WELL DONE: LCDR Leif Maxfield receives a CJOPS Commendation from Deputy Fleet Commander, CDRE Simon Cullen, for his exceptional performance during Commander Task Force 158 deployment to the MEAO. Photo: LSSTD Lee-Anne Mack Navy man from Air Force dynasty now JWAC dux By Michael Brooke BLAME it on the ‘call of the sea’ but the Air Force’s loss has become the Navy’s great gain. ‘The call of the sea’ has prised LEUT Dylan White from the bosom of his Air Force family and into the welcoming arms of the RAN, which recently crowned him Dux of the Junior Warfare Application Course (JWAC) 46. LEUT White received three individual awards at the JWAC 46 graduation ceremony, which was presided over by CN VADM Russ Crane, AM, CSM, at HMAS Watson on August 22. LEUT White was presented with the RAN College Jubilee Graduates Memorial Sword as the Dux of JWAC 46 (All Phases). He was also awarded Dux of JWAC 46 A/B and C/D Phases and received the CO’s Prize for best results JWAC Warfare. LEUT White told the CN that the course was very challenging but he particularly enjoyed the anti-submarine warfare component, which will serve him well when he posts to HMAS Warramunga. LEUT White’s graduation and trifecta of awards was witnessed by his proud parents, who racked up a total of 30-years in the RAAF. Mrs White told Navy News that her son had always been fascinated with military history and, from the age of 12, was determined to join the RAN. The Otto Albert Memorial Prize for Seamanship, which is awarded for the best results in JWAC Seamanship, was presented to SBLT S.J. Carman, while the Ian McDonald Memorial Award for the most improved JWAC Trainee Phase I went to ASBLT D.A. Craig. The Department of Defence Prize for best performance in Phase IV went to ASBLT D.G. Williamson and the Navy Warfare Community Medallion for outstanding display of Navy Values was awarded to SBLT Tim McGregor. All 22 graduates of JWAC 46 were presented with their Watch Keeping Certificate by VADM Crane. The JWAC graduates commenced Phase IV Sea on September 1, when they were posted to major fleet units for the award of their Bridge Warfare Certificate. CN told the JWAC graduates that the RAN has many skilled and highly experienced officers and sailors ready to help them get the job done to the highest degree of professionalism. “Your unique skill set, and the experiences you will gain in the coming years, place you in a prime position to take the Navy forward into the future,” he said. Your car. Your savings. Your choice. 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Call 1300 859 344 Visit www.smartsalary.com.au www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 10 NEWS New research to protect harbours SAFEGUARDING Australia’s harbours and port facilities from terrorist threats will be the focus of new research by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) in Sydney. Speaking at the opening of DSTO’s new research facility at the Australian Technology Park in Redfern, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, said advanced simulation laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment in the new facility would enable DSTO to assess security risks at our seaports, explore threat scenarios and develop measures to counteract them. “The security of our ports is critical to the Australian economy,” Mr Snowdon said. “DSTO is using sophisticated visualisation software representing Sydney Harbour, Port Botany and the Port of Brisbane to scan for security weaknesses and improve situational awareness. “This maritime security research program builds on DSTO’s worldclass capability in maritime operations analysis, mine warfare and coastal warfare systems.” SURVIVORS: (Seated L-R) Len Farrell, Arthur Carter, Nobbie Hall, Ron Emery, Ernie Rudland, Bill Brookes (son of PO Brookes who died that night). (Standing R-L) Tony Townsend, Dr Derek Sikua – PM of the Solomon Islands, and WGCDR Wendy Horder. The new facility will also assist Navy in its future maritime program involving the three planned Air Warfare Destroyers and two amphibious ships – the largest assets ever to be operated by the RAN. “For 100 years our defence scientists have proven they can deliver innovative technology solutions for the ADF, including some world-leading developments in science.” Mr Snowdon mentioned the Jindalee Over-the-Horizon radar; Barra sonobuoy; Nulka anti-ship missile decoy; the Australian mine- sweeping system; the LADS laser hydrographic survey tool; the black box flight recorder; aircraft fatigue testing; and composite bonded repair technology as some of DSTO’s most famous inventions. To mark the opening of DSTO Sydney, Mr Snowdon also launched a book on the history of defence science, A Century of Australian Defence Science, and a companion volume on DSTO’s Top Ten Science and Technology Reports. ➤ For more information check out www.dsto.defence.gov.au Caring for families of those who died defending Australians and their freedom. HMAS Canberra’s new memorial dedicated in the Solomon Islands A NEW memorial dedicated to HMAS Canberra was opened on August 9 in Honiara during an impressive service attended by the Solomon Islands Prime Minister, many local heads of missions and several Canberra survivors. The heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra was sunk in the battle of Savo Island on August 9, 1942 with 194 casualties. Eighty-four of her company died, including the CO CAPT F. E . G e t t i n g RAN. The majority of survivors became the commissioning ship’s company of HMAS Shropshire; and so was born the Canberra/Shropshire Association. In 1988 the Association organised construction of a memorial to the ship at the Vilu Village Museum outside Honiara with the crew of HMAS Canberra participating in the dedication. This memorial was seriously damaged during the recent unrest in the Solomons. Recently the Office of Australian Wa r Graves approved a grant to build a replacement memorial on the shores of Iron Bottom Sound in the Police Memorial Park, adjacent to the memorial to RAMSI. The new memorial, in the shape of the bows of a ship with a bench seat at the rear, is pointed towards Savo Island and the place where Canberra lies. After the formal dedication ceremony in Honiara, wreaths were dropped over the wreck site of the ship allowing survivors to pay their personal tributes to lost shipmates. Grand cheque helps out a special school Legacy is there for the families of defence force personnel killed in war, training, peacekeeping, or other hazardous service, or who have died subsequently. Should the worst happen, all defence force services have peace of mind Legacy will care for the families le behind. Throughout Australia, Legacy assists more than 122,000 widows, 1,800 children and dependants with a disability, providing advice and praccal assistance with pension entlements, special housing, medical, financial and social support. Please volunteer, donate or consider leaving a bequest. Thank you! Support Legacy, so that we can continue to keep the flame of care burning bright! Call 1800 LEGACY (1800 534 229) or visit www.legacy.com.au NAVY NEWS COMMUNITY GESTURE: ABCIS Laetitia Murphy-Marsh presents English and Communications Specialist at Malibu Special School, Rod Mackintosh, with a cheque for $1000. Photo: ABPH Morgana Salabert IT IS said that charity begins at home – but for the staff of Defence Communication Station Perth, it actually begins at work. The team at the communications station, based at HMAS Stirling, recently presented a cheque for $1000 to the Malibu Special School, near Rockingham WA. The money was raised over a number of weeks by holding ‘Free dress Fridays’ www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ and the cheque was officially handed over in late June. School staff said the money would be put towards a special communication device that would allow the students, many of whom have speech impediments, to communicate more effectively. HMAS Stirling and the ships based at Fleet Base West have a close connection to the local community and charitable gestures such as this are a way of maintaining that important connection. September 4, 2008 11 NEWS George is on a mission ...but he needs your help ON A MISSION: George and Grace Charles pictured in Brisbane in August. Photo: Graham Davis By Graham Davis RETIRED Scottish policeman, former Royal Air Force squadron leader and now Brisbane resident, George Charles, is on a mission…but he needs your help. In 1958 George was sent as an acting squadron leader to Malaysia to help establish the Royal Malaysian Air Force. “The first aircraft was a Twin Pioneer...a 16 seat transport,” George remembers. “Five of us took it out. “At about the same time the RAN was asked to help set up the Malaysian Navy. “I remember a CDRE by the name of ‘Norman’ was given the task – I remember flying him and his lady from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan on the other side of the peninsula. We went in the Twin Pioneer...it was still set up in VIP configuration. “CDRE Norman made the flight to meet with some sultans.” It is that meeting with CDRE Norman in 1959 that is now George’s mission. “Through Navy News I would like to know if CDRE Norman is still with us and, if not, what happened to him,” George said. George, now 88, and his wife Grace met up with Navy News when they joined other returned Service members at the annual review of Australian Navy Cadet training ship, TS Paluma, at Shornecliffe on Saturday, August 9. George and Grace moved to Australia 28 years ago and live in the Brisbane suburb of Murumba Downs. Anyone who can help George in his quest is invited to call him on (07) 3256 3905. India sweeps up Australian technology THE Australian Minesweeping System, developed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), has scored another export success with India being the latest country to acquire the innovative system that protects ships from underwater mines. The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, said the sale to India was the largest single overseas order for this technology since it was first exported in 1992. “Defence has now received over $3 million in royalties for the worldwide sale of the Australian Minesweeping System, while a significant number of jobs have been created for Australian workers,” Mr Snowdon said. Thales Australia has a worldwide licence to market the system, which is now in service with the navies of Australia, US, Denmark, Poland, Japan, UAE, Indonesia and Thailand. The DSTO-designed system is the world’s first operational sweep to emulate the magnetic signals of ships, causing sea mines to detonate prematurely and safely out of range of target vessels. The Australian Minesweeping System was famously used during the 2003 Gulf War by the Royal Navy to clear smart mines from the port of Umm Qasr in order to deliver humanitarian aid to the Iraqi people. Thales Australia CEO, Chris Jenkins, presented Mr Snowdon with a cheque of $514,358 in royalties for the sale to India. “This is a genuine collaboration in which DSTO and industry have shared the risks and the rewards. It has enhanced Defence capability, produced revenue for industry and the Commonwealth and reinforced Australia’s reputation for technology innovation,” Mr Snowdon said. Save up to $32,500* on land receive 10% off for a limited time only. To Queensland Maitland MEDOWIE NELSON BAY Williamtown RAAF Base To Sydney NEWCASTLE Exclusively for Uniformed Defence Personnel (including Reserves), you can save, for a limited time, 10% on any land purchase at Pacific Dunes. With 900 sqm home sites available from only $210,000, you can afford your piece of this lifestyle. Choose from our Golf frontages, Hillside or Fairway Precinct with a variety of land from 600 sqm – 2,000 sqm. 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The $1200 raised at HMAS Watson was joined with money raised by WO Badger’s local sports club, the Penrith Swans Junior Australian Rules Football Club, and presented to the Cancer Council at a recent ceremony at the Penrith Swans home ground. WO Badger is a career sailor, who has been in the RAN for over 19 years, originally joining as a QMG. He has served in many ships, including HMA Ships Swan, Stuart, Launceston, Success, Brisbane, Melbourne and Manoora. During his service on Manoora, WO Badger deployed to the Solomon Islands, East CALL TO ARMS: WO Badger and the Penrith Swans Juniors Under 10s helped raise money for cancer awareness among men. Timor and the Persian Gulf, ties to raise funds for, and aware- with the Penrith Swans Junior Australian Rules Football Club where he was a boarding party ness of, male cancer issues. Money raised will be used for six years, serving on the 2IC. He is currently the WOB to fund cancer research, provide committee and as Under 10 Red Category Manager at Watson. support programs for men dur- coach. The ‘Call to Arms’ promotion ing times of need and help men He has two children playing run by the Cancer Council is tar- reduce their risk of cancer. for the Penrith Swans; his daughgeting local sporting communiWO Badger has been involved ter Kayla and son Robert. TIME FOR A NEW CAR? Salary Packaging that really does SAVE YOU MONEY Having served in the Defence Force for six years I know how much of a benefit it can be to Salary Package your next vehicle. Give me a call today and I can show you how you can save. - Melton, Fleet Network Geraldton to host new joint Australian / US communications station CONSTRUCTION activity is expected to commence on a joint Australian and US defence satellite communications ground station at the Australian Defence Satellite Communications Station (ADSCS) Geraldton in the third quarter of 2008. The joint ground station will support the US Navy’s Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), which is a satellite-based mobile phone network designed to support US, Australian and allied military users. Governance arrangements for the ground station were concluded in October 2007 and, as with all joint facilities in Australia, this system will be operated with the full knowledge and concurrence of the Australian Government. The MUOS ground station will comprise three small buildings housing the electronic infrastructure; power and spares; three 18metre satellite dishes; and two smaller antennas. Once complete, it will be unmanned and will require only call-out contractor maintenance support. A Satellite Communications Partnership Statement of Principles was signed at the Australia-US Ministerial Consultations in February 2008, committing both governments to explore options to enhance joint access to satellite communications capabilities and to encourage greater technical collaboration in this field. As part of this agreement, Australia and the US are exploring the hosting of a US Army Fixed Regional Hub Node on land adjacent to the ADSCS Geraldton and discussing opportunities for the joint use of this capability. Satellite communications are vital to the ADF and our security. The US is a world leader in the field of commercial and military satellite communications technology. The collaboration provides Australia with increased access to US global communications capabilities as well as technical partnership, shared infrastructure and support services for our joint satellite communications projects. Learn skills, drills and fundamentals By FSGT Brad Kirkels THE Defence Motorcycle Safety Campaign, launched in August 2006, aims to reduce the number of deaths and injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents. Skills, drills and fundamentals of motorcycle riding from motocross, enduro and trials are utilised by the course providers to give a broader spectrum of knowledge to off-road riding. Defence Off Road Coordinator for the Ride Smart project, RAAF Base Tindal Base Safety Adviser, FSGT Brad Kirkels, is seeking expressions of interest from Navy, Army and Air Force personnel, and APS members based in the Darwin area, to attend a course in the near future. More information on the courses can be found at the links below or by contacting FSGT Kirkels: brad. 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NAVY NEWS the risks inherent in riding activities; ➤ reduce risk-taking behaviour by riders; and ➤ increase protection of Defence’s training investment. www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ RIDE SMART: A rider learning how to steer using weight and knee control for better cornering at the Australian Defence Off-Road Motorcycle Safety Awareness course conducted in Darwin with 322ECSS and 75SQN members. Photo: CPL Steve Duncan September 4, 2008 13 FEATURES Navy’s ‘lost’ garden rediscovered By Michael Brooke YOU don’t have to be the intrepid adventurer Indiana Jones to find one of the fabled ‘Lost Gardens of Sydney’ at HMAS Kuttabul. Kuttabul is home to the beautiful Clarens Garden, where scores of RAN officers and sailors find peace and tranquillity at lunchtime when they reflect on their busy schedule. But the same sailors may be surprised to learn that the Clarens Garden was recognised as one of The Lost Gardens of Sydney in an ABC television feature screened on August 15-16. Jack Gibb, 69, who was employed by the Navy as a gardener from 1970 to 1998, told Navy News that the Clarens Garden was once a spectacular attraction. “The garden was part of Clarens House, which the Navy purchased in 1942 after war came knocking on Sydney’s door in the form of an attack by three Japanese midget submarines,” he said. Colleen Morris, who’s book The Lost Gardens of Sydney inspired the ABC’s Stateline report, said Sir James Martin developed the garden into a very spectacular creation featuring elaborate Greek Revival structures, as well as native and exotic plants, stone walls, stairways and paths. “It was perhaps the most elaborate such garden built in Australia,” she said. “Between 1856 and 1868 Martin spent 20,000 pounds on Clarens, including a replica of the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates.” English writer Anthony Trollope was so impressed he called the Clarens Garden a ‘fairyland’ when he visited Sydney in the late 1860s. SBLT Caitlin McLeod, of HMAS Newcastle, said all the Navy personnel posted to Kuttabul or Fleet HQ knew of the Clarens Garden but some of its history has faded with the passage of time. Fortunately, Sydney’s rich and diverse gardening heritage, including the Clarens Garden at Kuttabul, will be the focus of an exhibition entitled ‘The Lost Gardens of Sydney’ at the Museum of Sydney from August 9 to November 30. BEAUTIFUL: (left) SBLT Caitlin McLeod gets a history lesson from Colleen Morris, the author of The Lost Gardens of Sydney, which includes a chapter on the Clarens Garden at HMAS Kuttabul. ON CAMERA: The ABC films the Clarens Garden at Kuttabul for the documentary, The Lost Gardens of Sydney. Photos: Michael Brooke Journalism standards questioned by readers MY NAME is Nicholas Paterson, I am currently an Officer of the Watch serving in HMAS Parramatta, and write to you regarding the article, Waller’s big hit, which appeared in the latest, August 7, edition of Navy News. I will begin by congratulating you, and the Navy News team on 50 years of publication, and remark that I am usually impressed by the content and scope of the paper. Congratulations. I will also say that I am not the sort of person who regularly writes to criticise or complain about these sorts of publications. I must, however, register a protest, and express my disappointment and concern regarding the sources of information in the Waller’s big hit article. How can it be considered appropriate that the Navy’s own newspaper receives its information on the accuracy and effectiveness of our own armaments from Wikipedia?! While I accept that the paper is not an academic publication, nor a reference document of any description, surely it is not in keeping with any standard of journalism to rely on such a source? N.A. Paterson LEUT HMAS Parramatta A MEASURE of good journalism is proper research and an accurate report of the facts. Relying on unreferenced websites and an open content encyclopaedia as author- ity for certain assertions about the identification of HMAS Waller’s target, the accuracy of the attack (“Wikipedia says ...[it] suffered a direct hit”) and the location of the wreck (“according to the DD992 website”), undermines any credibility that Navy News may have. If Navy News cannot confidently assert the details of an Australian submarine’s participation in a military exercise from official Navy sources, then readers may as well turn to rumour mongers for their facts. Penny Campbell LCDR NAVSYSCOM Then A/Editor LCDR Antony Underwood, RANR, responds: CHECKING unofficial sources is something journalists do every day – just because official sources haven’t announced something doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. One of the principles of good journalism is solid research using a wide range of sources; I feel I would have been remiss in my duty to readers if I’d taken the lazy option and just run what we’d been handed. Rather than assert it as a fact, however, I presented the information from the websites with the sources clearly identified. This means that the readers are fully aware of the source and free to attach whatever weight they choose to it. Calling Navy’s communicators DID you know all current serving and ex-communicators are welcome to join the RAN Communications Branch Association? An association with a proud history, the RAN Communications Branch Association was formed shortly after WWII and now has seven Chapters in all Australian States and Territories except Tasmania. The aim of the Association is to bring RAN Communicators, both servNAVY NEWS ing and retired, together in an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie. 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CONSIDER this: location stability; a guaranteed shore posting; establishing excellent working relationships with senior officers; developing marketable skills; and gaining experience in a high profile position – all these make for excellent prospects for professional development and promotion. Career Manager Stewards and Cooks, CPO David Best, said the skills gained in these roles were second to none. “By working closely with the ADF’s senior officers, valets have a unique opportunity to network with very important people,” he said. CPO Best said volunteers are competitively selected from those who have an excellent performance reporting history and exemplary professional standards matched with a good reputation. “Valets liaise first hand with Australian and international VIPs so excellent interpersonal skills are essential,” he said. “People must have very good personal presentation and display the appropriate tact and discretion necessary for senior officers’ personal staff. “The ability to accept responsibility with a high level of initiative and the ability to work as part of a small and dynamic team are key to being successful in these roles.” CPO Best said establishment COs also offer valet opportunities and, if people were interested, to enquire through relevant divisional staff. “I post out of this position in September this year and would like to thank all the Retinue staff for their hard work to ensure our high ranking officers and their dignitary visitors are catered for in the finest traditions of the RAN. Your tireless efforts are appreciated.” LSSTD Alexandria John, Valet to CDF, said the best things about her job ‘Jobs on offer include being Valet to CDF; Protocol Assistant to CN; Office Manager to COMAUSFLT; Valet to CN; Chef to CN; Valet to VCDF; Valet to COMAUSFLT; Chef to COMAUSFLT; Valet/Driver to COMAUSNAVSYSCOM; Driver to CJOPS; and Valet/Driver to COMNORCOM.’ – CPO David Best, Career Manager were the close working relationship she had developed with senior officers and the fact that she was acknowledged for her efforts. Likewise, LSSTD Kerry Cousins, Valet to COMAUSFLT, said the relationship she had developed with the Admiral and his family was the best part of her job. ➤ Interested? Contact CPO Best on PROUD ROLE: Navy valets get the opportunity to work closely with the ADF’s senior military officers. 02 6265 3801 for information on the Pictured from L-R: CDF ACM Angus Houston; Valet to CDF LSSTD Alexandria John and [now] WO2 Andrew Watt. 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By Andrew Edmunds THEY say ‘The Team Works’, and for newlycommissioned Navy Public Affairs Officer, Todd Austin, his work mates found a new way to remind him of this. Mr Austin, Defence Force Recruiting’s (DFR) Army Reserve Marketing Officer, has just transferred from the Army Reserve to the Navy Reserve, and is due to complete the Reserve Entry Officer’s Course at HMAS Creswell in September. In keeping with the motto, ‘The Team Works’, Mr Austin’s DFR colleagues transformed his workspace into all things Navy. To ensure he was well prepared for his new job and up to date on all matters Navy, Mr Austin’s desk, phone, documents and even sugar sachets were covered in excerpts from Navy News. DFR’s Director-General, CDRE Tim Barrett, also got involved in the celebrations, congratulating Mr Austin on his commission. “I was aware it was going on but didn’t stop it,” he joked. 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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 15 PERSONNEL Defence-led indigenous development program starts PLANS for a Defence-led indigenous development program were recently announced at the 10 th annual Garma festival in the Northern Territory by the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon. “When I took office it became clear to me that the ADF has the leadership, training and infrastructure to build opportunities for Indigenous Australians, while at the same time addressing our national security and Defence needs,” Mr Snowdon said. “Indigenous men and women have played a significant role in Australia’s military history and they bring incredible community and country connections that support military capability throughout the nation.” Work is underway to trial a whole of Government training program, starting in the Katherine area and focusing on technical skills, English literacy and numeracy, personal development, nutrition, financial management and military skills. ADF offers scientific cadetships for indigenous students DEFENCE will fund three cadetships worth more than $300,000 over five years for Indigenous students to undertake full-time tertiary studies in science. One cadetship will be awarded each year from 2009 for the next three years. Each cadetship period will run for three years of tertiary study. Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, said Defence will pay the students’ Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) fee, provide mentoring support and place them on a paid 12-week work experience program with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). ‘I believe the Defence science cadetship initiative will go a long way towards motivating Indigenous students to take up science as a career.’ – Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon On successful completion of their studies they will be offered employment at DSTO. “DSTO is one of the largest employers of scientists in Australia and is particularly reliant on highly qualified science graduates to under- take research in support of Defence,” Mr Snowdon said. “While the demand for science-qualified staff is growing, the numbers of students studying science is falling. “The shortage of science skills is not good for Defence or for the Australian economy. “I believe the Defence science cadetship initiative will go a long way towards motivating Indigenous students to take up science as a career,” Mr Snowdon said. DSTO will be working closely with Macquarie University to identify suitable Indigenous high-school students interested in pursuing further studies in science. SIGNIFICANT ROLE: Work is underway to provide more opportunities for Indigenous Australians to have careers in the ADF. Photo: GNR Shannon Joyce Eight-week pre-recruitment courses get under way IN A move that will help Indigenous Australians prepare for the ADF recruiting process, the Defence Indigenous PreRecruitment Course (IPRC) was launched in Townsville on August 18. Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, said the IPRC was designed to ensure that Indigenous Australians were well-prepared for the ADF recruiting process and well equipped to succeed in military training and employment. “It will be run over eight weeks and will include modules such as numeracy and English literacy, aptitude, confidence building, motivation, discipline, leadership, communication and skills to live away from home,” he said. “It is hoped that this initial trial in Townsville will prove a real step forward in assisting Indigenous Australians take on a rewarding career in the military.” NAVY NEWS The IPRC has been developed in partnership with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, which has engaged Bindal Sharks United Sports and Recreation Aboriginal Corporation to conduct the course. “The course offers all participants the chance to visit ADF establishments in Townsville and Cairns, as well as a week-long trip to Canberra for a leadership program,” Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor said. “At the completion of the IPRC, those who are not eligible for the ADF recruitment process will be supported to find suitable employment in other arenas. “The whole of Government is working together to ensure that, in partnership with Indigenous Australians, we can close the gap in educational, employment and life outcomes.” “If you want to meet the challenges of security science in today’s world, there’s nowhere else to go.” “It’s been a while since I’ve studied, but all trepidation was erased by the excellent support offered by ECU staff. That support allowed me to focus on my studies. The course is an excellent foundation for those aspiring to excellence in the security field. It prepares the individual, opening the mind to the myriad of further studies and professional development required to meet the challenges of professional security management in this new millennium’s security environment.” – ECU Bachelor of Security Science graduate, Raymond Andersson Reach your potential. Call 134 ECU (134 328), email [email protected] or visit security.ecu.edu.au for info on courses including Counter Terrorism, Security Science and Security Management. ECU Security Science graduates speak for themselves 303ECU3916 CRICOS IPC 00279B www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 SYDNEY GREETING: (main pic) USS John S. McCain arrives in Sydney Harbour escorted by an armada of civilian vessels for the centenary of the Great White Fleet arrival at Fleet Base East, Garden Island. The “Great White Fleet” was sent around the world by President Theodore Roosevelt from 16 December 1907 to 22 February 1909. Photo: ABPH Justin Brown The Centrepread pages 16 -17 Great WhiteFleet By Michael Brooke AS THE Great White Fleet Centenary celebrations illustrate, a lot can happen in 100 years, especially when it comes to strengthening the trust and cooperation between two key allies. On August 20, 1908, 16 US battleships precariously navigated their way through Sydney Harbour with only a few old tugs to help lead the way. But exactly 100 years later, as a result of Australia and the US having been long-time partners in war and peace, Port Services Manager LCDR Scott Houlihan was on the bridge of the USS John S. McCain, piloting the mighty US Navy warship to her berth at Fleet Base East. “The relationship between the navies of Australia and the US spans 100 years and, of course, a great deal of trust and cooperation has developed in this time,” said LCDR Houlihan. “It’s always a challenge and big responsibility to pilot such a large and technically advanced US warship to its berth at FBE.” CMDR John S. Banigan, Commanding Officer USS John McCain, told Navy News that such an important responsibility as piloting one of the US Navy’s most advanced Arleigh Burke class frigates is a task for only the most trusted allies. While LCDR Houlihan was doing his important work, HMA Ships Darwin and Sirius escorted the US Navy warship through Sydney Heads to FBE. “The RAN enjoys strong ties with the US Navy and the opportunity to participate in such a significant historical event is evidence of the firm friendship our two navies share,” said CMDR Craig Powell, Darwin’s CO. The Minister for Defence, Joel Fitzgibbon, and senior Navy personnel welcomed the USS John S. McCain when she docked at FBE. “This visit serves to further strengthen the close ties our nations enjoy,” said Mr Fitzgibbon. “The Great White Fleet’s visit 100 years ago sent a very powerful message to the Asia Pacific, and there was no coincidence that just a year later Australia embarked on its own successful program to acquire a world-class navy.” RAN officers and sailors got a peek at the complexities and sophistication of an Aegis air warfare surface combatant, similar to the Navy’s future Hobart-class AWDs, when the USS John S. McCain hosted several tours during her five day stay in Sydney. A feature of the Great White Fleet’s Centenary visit was the great camaraderie among the US and Australian sailors who participated in a number of social and sporting activities. The RAN treated the US sailors to a fair-dinkum Aussie BBQ outside the RAN Heritage Centre on August 21, which featured an informal sausage eating contest which was won by the visitors. The fine spirit of sportsmanship among allies was well demonstrated when RAN and US sailors played each other in basketball and softball – with the visitors again emerging triumphant. However, several US sailors told Navy News that the RAN deserves the gold medal for being excellent hosts. USS John S McCain was joined in Great White Fleet Centenary celebrations by another of the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke class frigates, USS Shoup, with HMAS Manoora joining HMA Ships Darwin and Sirius as their escorts during the various stages of the Australian leg. The USS John S. McCain is named after the father and grandfather of the current US presidential candidate John S. McCain. Of note, John S. McCain, Sr. visited Australia in 1908 as part of the Great White Fleet while serving in the battleship USS Connecticut. Navy bands call the tune By Michael Brooke FRIENDSHIP: ABMUSN Melanie Wilkinson, RAN Band, and MUSN 3 Kristen Meyers from Pacific Fleet Band, come together for the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Great White Fleet. Photo: ABPH Andrew Dakin THE performances by the RAN Band and the Pacific Fleet Band to celebrate the Great White Fleet Centenary visit well illustrate how two close allies continue to “sing from the same sheet of music.” The Navy bands were on song with three outstanding performances to celebrate the Great White Fleet Centenary visit, with the US Navy Arleigh Burke frigate, USS John S. McCain, spear-heading the goodwill visit to Fleet Base East during August 20-25. The bands performed at a Ceremonial Sunset involving Australia’s Federation Guard, and also gave two sell-out public performances at Angel Place at Sydney’s Martin Place on August 22 and ABC Classic radio on August 24. The bands performed superbly for a ceremonial sunset on the USS John S. McCain and HMAS Darwin, which was attended by senior Government officials and Defence personnel from both countries. The joint RAN and Pacific Fleet bands assembled on the helicopter deck of Darwin, immediately opposite that of USS John S, McCain, where they performed the Battle Ship Connecticut March and Hands Across the Sea as the guests arrived. During the Ceremonial Sunset the Combined Band performed Eternal Father Strong to Save, Sunset, Proud Echo, Advance Australia Fair, Star Spangled Banner and Waltzing Matilda. 18 RESERVES Navy ASISTs Army capability Training aims to prevent suicide By CMDR Steve Dunning NAVAL Reserve nursing officer CMDR David West and his small team of Reserve mental health specialists are providing critical training to South Australian-based Defence units with the delivery of applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) – one of the key initiatives of the ADF’s suicide prevention program. ASIST is a two day skills-based workshop that helps equip people for suicide first-aid. ASIST training aims to increase ADF members’ confidence and ability to provide ‘suicide first aid’ in situations where someone may be at risk of suicide. Having facilitated some 21 ASIST workshops with more than 400 participants over the past six years, CMDR West is the ADF’s most experienced SPP facilitator. His most recent workshop held at 16th Air Defence Regiment included 26 members of all ranks at the unit’s training complex in the Adelaide Hills. CO 16 ADR, LTCOL Paul McKay – a strong advocate of the ADF’S suicide prevention program – said the ASIST training was an important component of his annual training program. “The regiment concentrates on three things: our mission, our mates and being safe,” he said. “The ASIST program directly contributes to the regiment, and its influence extends beyond the barracks to include the family and friends of those who participate in the training. “It was also good to see personnel actively participate and make the effort to consider the information and challenges involved in dealing with people at risk of suicide. “If we can help one person as a result CRITICAL TRAINING: LTCOL Paul McKay thanks CMDR David West for facilitating an ASIST workshop at the Regiment. of ASIST training, then it’s been worthwhile.” In closing the ASIST workshop, LTCOL McKay commended the program to participants and also took time out to thank CMDR West’s team for a job well done. CMDR West and his team of Reservists all work as mental health professionals in their civilian employment and bring considerable skill and expertise to the SPP thus ensuring the critical delivery of one of the key initiatives of the ADF’s mental health strategy. The true success in the ASIST training is reflected by the overwhelming positive feedback that the team has received since taking on responsibility for delivery of ASIST in South Australia over the past four years. ➤ ADF ASIST trainers are available to conduct SPP courses regionally. Further information is available from your local regional mental health team at [email protected] or by visiting http://www.defence.gov.au/ dpe/dhs/mentalhealth/ ➤ ADF mental health strategy all-hours support line (ASL) 1800 628 036 Learning from a big sister By SBLT Sarah Pemberton THE Royal Australian Navy reached a significant milestone in 2006, with the delivery of the last of the ANZAC Class Frigates, HMAS Perth III. But it was also a very exciting time for Australian Navy Cadet unit TS Perth, which had been joined with HMAS Perth III as a part of the new twinning program initiative. Encouraged by the potential the twinning program offered to both the RAN and the ANC, TS Perth set out to form a strong connection with their sister ship from the very beginning. The twinning program has given TS Perth cadets the opportunity to see the Navy close up and it has allowed the cadets to really have a good look at career opportunities the Navy can offer. It has also made them feel a part of the Perth family. Twinning has given cadets the chance to participate in activities that no other youth organisation can offer. – LEUT Andrew Carlson, ANC, CO TS Perth. TS Perth, the oldest cadet unit in Western Australia, has always maintained a very strong connection with all ships carrying the Perth name. Located in the HMAS Perth Memorial Hall, the unit contains a memorial to the modified Leander Class Cruiser HMAS Perth I, which was sunk during the Battle of Sunda Strait in 1942. The cadets and staff also maintain strong links with the ex-Servicemen from both HMAS Perth I and II, and especially treasure the support of HMAS Perth I survivor Arthur Bancroft. The commissioning of the third ship to bear this name presented a unique opportunity for TS Perth to continue this association. The unit’s cadets were lucky enough to sail onboard NUShip Perth as she made her maiden voyage into her home port of Fremantle, and were also present at her commissioning. In honour of this occasion the unit presented a gift to HMAS Perth III; photos of HMAS Perth I and II and the current ship’s company of TS Perth, which now hangs onboard in the junior sailors café. The unit was very fortunate to have a commissioning crew onboard HMAS Perth III who were so supportive of the twinning program, particularly the CO, CMDR Simon Gregg and XO, LCDR Rick Boulton. March 2007 saw the first opportunity to put the twinning program to PERTH FAMILY: TS Perth cadets enjoy their time onboard their “big sister” HMAS Perth. the test, as eight of our cadets and two staff journeyed onboard HMAS Perth III from HMAS Stirling to Devonport. SBLT Peter Twort, then XO of TS Perth, accompanied our cadets. While on the voyage, cadets experienced the many different branches around the ship, including the engine room, stores and galley, as well as keeping watches with the crew. Most of the cadets suffered from the obligatory bout of sea sickness, albeit for a short time. However, the warm reception and inclusive treatment they received made this trip an experience they will never forget. Alongside its many other activities last year, TS Perth had also been raising funds to take 25 cadets and staff to the UK and the battlefields of the Somme for Anzac Day 2008. We were greatly assisted in our fundraising efforts by CMDR Gregg, who offered a tour of HMAS Perth and lunch in the wardroom as an auction prize. The package was bought by ANC staff member LEUT Gale, a former crew member of HMAS Perth II and past CO of TS Perth. The middle of 2007 saw a change of leadership onboard HMAS Perth, and the cadet unit eagerly welcomed the new CO, CMDR Michele Miller, and XO, LCDR Peter Stubbs. As they left in July for deployment, they also took with them TS Perth’s newest recruit: SMNTB (Teddy Bear) Jack Swan. SMN Swan, a collector’s edition Jack Tar bear, has spent the last 12 months onboard HMAS Perth, travelling with the crew on deployment Special Sydney II service for Gold Coast Crest Craft Military Insignia RINGS CA SOLIDST IN OR SI GOLD LVER Send a stamped S.A.E for an illustrated brochure. Crest Craft PO Box 178, Macclesfield SA 5153 Phone: 08 8388 9100 of 0438 577 000 www.crestcraft.com.au [email protected] ARMY, RAA, RAAF, Airfield Defence, RAAC, RAR, SAS, and 1st Comm Regiment also available. NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ and visiting many world famous landmarks along the way. When the ship returned to HMAS Stirling in November 2007, we eagerly embraced the opportunities presented by having our sister ship alongside again. First up was a day sail as part of the HMAS Perth family day, where cadets witnessed boarding party, fire and man overboard drills and were called on to assist the crew entering and leaving harbour. For many of our new recruits this was their first visit on a naval warship. It was a fantastic way to show them some of the awesome experiences that will be open to them as a part of the ANC. The day sail was closely followed by a very interesting parade night, as we moved base from TS Perth to HMAS Perth for the evening. Cadets were split into groups, working with different crew members on various activities such as seamanship, fire fighting and navigation. Most importantly for the cadets, this evening gave them a chance to see how the skills and knowledge they accumulate at the cadet unit can be put into practice. Looking back over our last two years of involvement with HMAS Perth III through the twinning program, the experiences of our cadets (and staff) have been extraordinary. It has provided cadets with a unique view into life at sea, while also allowing them to develop both practical and social skills. By Graham Davis A GROUP of Navy veterans, formerly the Gold Coast division of the HMAS Canberra/HMAS Shropshire Association, will conduct a church service then a luncheon to commemorate HMAS Sydney II on Sunday, October 26. The church service will begin at 11.00am at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Nerang Street, Southport. Those attending are asked to be seated by 10.45am. The luncheon will follow at the Southport Sharks Function Room at the corner of Musgrave Road and Olsen Avenue, Southport. Guests attending the luncheon should be present by 12.30pm for a l.00pm sit down. Invitations to attend have been circulated widely including relatives of the Sydney II living in Queensland and northern New South Wales. ANC cadets from the Gold Coast will assist at the service/wreath laying. Cost of the luncheon is $40.00 (incl. complimentary drink on arrival) and those who would like to attend should contact the Treasurer, Lyn Dee on 0409 492 414 or email [email protected] September 4, 2008 19 RESERVES A fortnight with the Kiwis N aval Reservist AB Carolyn Docking has just returned from two weeks exchange with the Royal New Zealand Navy. Here she explains what’s involved in being selected for the exchange and what she did while she was there. THE Trans Tasman Scheme is a Tasmanian initiative developed in 1993 by the Defence Reserves Association (DRA). The aim is to give Reservists an opportunity to visit and experience life in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and provide an opportunity to develop leadership and management skills in a different environment and further promote interoperability between the ADF and the NZDF. The scheme is open to junior noncommissioned officers in Navy, Army and Air Force with a minimum of three years service. The DRA and Defence Reserves Support Committee (DRSC) jointly sponsor the scheme and the number of places offered each year depends on the amount of sponsorship secured from other organisations. Past sponsors included local industry, Returned and Services League of Australia, the DRSC and various Army messes and clubs. This year six places were allocated; four from Army and two from Navy. I was very fortunate to spend my two weeks with the Defence Public Relations Unit (DPRU) and the Reserve unit HMNZS Olphert in Wellington. I am officially a Navy Reserve medic, however, I work as the Tasmanian reporter and photojournalist covering local events for inclusion in Navy News. My civilian jobs are Public Relations Officer for the Forest Industries Association of Tasmania and casual photojournalist for the Tasmanian southern major daily newspaper, The Mercury. I was posted to Olphert so I could contribute and enhance my existing skills. The first step of my involvement in the scheme was nomination by the CO of NHQ Tasmania of a selection of junior sailors. The next step in the process was an essay and selection panel interview with a representative from each Service and a representative from DRA. I aimed to contribute positive publicity for both the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces and highlight the ongoing good relationship between the two forces. I also aimed to cover local New Zealand stories with both articles and imagery. I submitted numerous articles and images for inclusion in Navy News and the New Zealand equivalent, Navy Today. Next year I will be required to present my experience to new participants, civilian and Defence employers, representatives from the DRA and DRSC, as well as family and friends. Past audiences of the Trans Tasman Scheme debrief included Assistant Chief of the ADF (Reserves), senior ADF officers, Tasman Scheme sponsors and many more. During my time in New Zealand I lived at Trentham Military Camp; an Army barracks where many Navy members also reside. The Navy female who lived opposite me was LWTR Paris Perez; a wonderful companion who made my stay enjoyable. HMNZS Olphert’s CPOMTD Peter Furjes was a mine of information and transported me each day to Defence House in Wellington. He also picked me up at the end of each day as Trentham is about 35 minutes drive from the city. My first Tuesday night parade at TASMAN EXCHANGE: L to R: OSEA Gretchen Drake, AB Carolyn Docking and OSEA Aaron Barrett take a look at each other’s Navy publications. HMNZS Olphert involved practice for the changeover of CO ceremony and meeting members of the ship’s company. HMNZS Olphert Reservists spent the weekend doing seamanship training so I photographed members of the ship’s company as they learnt about knots and splices and prepared for fitness tests. I interviewed several Reserve members on the following Tuesday night parade and photographed the outgoing CO, CMDR Roger Havell, handing over command of Olphert to LCDR Gerad Chaplin, and considered myself very fortunate to be at such an important and poignant event. During the night, I met RNZN Chief of Navy, RADM David Ledson, who was delighted to learn about the Trans Tasman Scheme. I found all the staff members at DPRU exceptionally welcoming and friendly and they made my stay interesting and enjoyable with plenty of varied tasks to perform. I was impressed with the organisational structure and high quality of knowledge and professionalism within this unit. I contributed to their output by writing a draft communications plan for their Territorial Forces Employer Support Council and wrote 11 ‘hometowners’ while working for a day at Joint Forces Headquarters. All the hometowners I wrote were about Army personnel deployed to the Solomon Islands – many of them Reservists. I was fortunate to be able to cover the recent Anzac Series Basketball matches between the ADF and the NZDF both in writing and imagery. I was most impressed with everyone who I came in contact with for their wonderful hospitality and making New Zealand feel like a home away from home. I found the experience very rewarding for both my personal and professional enrichment. Without the generosity of the DRSC, the DRA and associated sponsors, my New Zealand experience would not have been possible and I would like to express my gratitude to each and every person who made my trip happen and to the many people who developed the scheme. Independent panel to review cadet scheme F O R M E R Chief of Army LT G E N F r a n k Hickling will chair an independent panel conducting a three-month review into the Australian Defence Force cadet scheme. The panel is to “identify, through community consultation, what the objectives of the LTGEN (rtd) Frank Hickling scheme should be, along with community expectations around accountability and transparency in its administration”. It is also to “report immediately on any issues of concern in relation to Defence’s duty of care obligations in respect of Cadets”. Other members of the review team include COL Lesley Woodroffe (rtd) and Mr Terrence Winner. Announcing the members of the panel, the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, Dr Mike Kelly, said all members of the panel brought unique expertise and personal experience to the review. LTGEN Hickling retired as Chief of Army in 2000 after a 40-year career, including postings as Land Commander, Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy and regimental postings within the Royal Australian Corps of Engineers. Mr Winner, currently the Executive Officer of the Eastern Goldfields YMCA in Kalgoorlie, identifies “the establishment of a strong social, cultural and personal identity” as the most important issue for the Australian Government in relation to youth. “The scheme teaches young Australians the NAVY NEWS importance of contributing to the community, and I am keen to ensure that the scheme meets community expectations,” Dr Kelly said. “This review is incredibly important in establishing what kind of Cadet Scheme young people want to participate in as we move through the 21st century.” The panel’s final report is due to be provided to Dr Kelly by November 21. Pet travel made simple and stress-free At Jetpets, your Personal Pet Travel Consultant takes care of everything, making it easy for you and the journey quick and comfortable for your pet. 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For information about how to access the scheme, visit the RSL website at: 1300 668 309 [email protected] http://www.rsl.org.au ISO-9002 Quality Assured www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 20 RESERVES Bringing home the beacon By Graham Davis RECREATIONAL and commercial mariners have been alerted that from February 1 next year analogue EPIRBs will be redundant. The alert comes from Maritime Safety Queensland. In October 2000 CospasSarsat, the international council controlling the satellite system, said it intended to stop processing 121.5 MHz analogue signals because of the chronically high false alarm rate from these analogue distress beacons. So any activation of an old style 121.5 megahertz EPIRB will not be detected by satellite and, as a result, the call for help may go unheeded. In addition, from November 1 (Queensland only) this year all vessels, both recreational and commercial, must be equipped with a 406 megahertz EPIRB. Boat operators/owners must ensure that their EPIRB complies with the Australian/New Zealand standard 4280.1.2003. This warning comes from senior RAN Reservist, LCDR Cathy Beadley, who is the senior policy adviser at the Maritime Services Branch of Maritime Safety Queensland when she is not in rig. The need to carry the 406 Mhz EPIRB applies to vessels operating beyond smooth and partially smooth waters and greater than two nautical miles from land. (Fines will apply.) The 406 MHz EPIRB must be registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and be issued with an identifying HEC number. This can be done at http://beacons.amsa. gov.au/ “The November 1 changeover to the 406 Mhz system will prepare boat owners for the shutdown of the old 121.5 Mhz system, which will not be protected by satellite after February 1, 2009 and some other states and territories are also amending their legislation in advance of the turn-off date,” LCDR Beadley said. “They must also ensure the 406 Mhz beacon is registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The registration is free and they must advise AMSA of any change to ownership and vessel details.” In another important aspect involving EPIRB operation, LCDR Beadley has told how Maritime Safety Queensland is working with Bill Henebery of the Independent Trawler Association and Michael Wood of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association to broadcast to boat operators the benefits of installing “float free” EPIRBs on their craft to facilitate quicker emergency response times. One of the problems with locating surviving crew from a sunken vessel is that an EPIRB is not always activated. EPIRBs kept inside the wheelhouse through fear of theft will not provide any assistance whatsoever if they cannot be activated quickly in an emergency. Maritime Safety Queensland along with industry plans to move across Queensland “showcasing” how float free EPIRBs can be fitted to trawlers. ‘...the old 121.5 Mhz system will not be protected by satellite after February 1, 2009 and some other states and territories are also amending their legislation in advance of the turn-off date.’ WARNING: Cathy Beadley, of Maritime Safety, Queensland. – LCDR Cathy Beadley Best foot forward in quest for top training ships By Graham Davis ASSESSMENTS to determine the most outstanding two Australian Navy Cadet training ships in southern Queensland are under way. Twenty-four training ships vie for the awards with five identified for “on the spot” visits by senior RAN and ANC officers. The winners will be announced during a combined cadet parade at Naval Headquarters/South Queensland (Bulimba Barracks) on October 19. One of the training ships to receive a “spot check” was TS Paluma just north of Brisbane. Commanding Officer LEUT Colin Edgar, his four staff and 24 cadets came under the spotlight on Saturday, August 9 when their annual review was conducted. They were checked by Senior Naval Officer/South Queensland, C M D R Fo r b e s P e t e r s , t h e Queensland cadet liaison officer, LCDR Dennis Collyer, the Acting Senior Cadet Officer for southern Queensland, LCDR Martin Blume, and local cadet liaison officer CPO Jenny Anderson. There were more than the eyes of the four officers on the cadets as they marched onto their parade ground. Fifty members of local Service organisations, their local member Ms Vicki Darling, parents and INSPECTION: CMDR Forbes Peters talks to a young Paluma cadet. RIGHT: RECT Blake Furey, 13, plays patient as Ms Vicki Darling looks on. Photos: Graham Davis friends watched from the sidelines. The cadets were inspected by CMDR Peters, LCDR Collyer and LCDR Blume before colours were hoisted and a marchpast conducted. The teenagers then changed into their S9s and began a series of first aid lessons led by their own NCOs. Again the assessment team watched closely, as did Ms Darling. CMDR Forbes Peter was to take the salute for the sailpast led by two Volunteer Marine Rescue vessels, one of the unit’s Corsair and two of the unit power training powerboats and two canoes, but CMDR Peters decided to don a lifejacket and jumped into the sailing vessel, leaving LCDR Collyer to take the salute. CMDR Peters was under the command of the TS Paluma’s Coxswain, Cadet LS Langguth, during his short sailing adventure. VEHICLE SALARY PACKAGING AT FLEETNETWORK.COM.AU NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 21 RESERVES Gunning for cadets By Graham Davis TWO former Australian Navy cadets, now members of the PN, have been instrumental in cadet unit TS Toowoomba ( L E U T Wa r r e n G a r d n e r ) receiving an important piece of naval militaria – a 40/60 Bofors gun once mounted on the bow of a Fremantle class patrol boat. The refurbished weapon now sits on the gangway of the training ship and was formally unveiled by the Senior Naval Officer/South Queensland, CMDR Forbes Peters, when he visited the unit in mid-August for its annual inspection and assessment. The RAN had 15 Fremantle class patrol boats, now replaced by 14 Armidale class boats. The two men responsible for seeing the gun reach Toowoomba were CPO Jason Roulston, a weapons electrical specialist attached to Fleet Support Unit-Perth, and one of his staff members, AB Gordon Bradey. CPO Roulston was formerly a member of TS Gayundah (ex Brisbane shore establishment HMAS Moreton) while AB Bradey was a founding member of the ship’s company of TS Toowoomba (2003/05). CPO Roulston said Fleet Support Unit (FSU) Perth was refurbishing a number of patrol boat 40/60 Bofor mounts. “They are to be fully restored to a point where they can be put in public places,” he said. “FSU Perth normally contacts the ADF marketing and disposal team in Sydney from where they are usually sent off to the respective councils with which the patrol boats were affiliated. “One of my sailors, AB Gordon Bradey, approached me with a request that TS Toowoomba cadets would love to have this particular mount for their unit. “I was more than happy to pass this request on to the ADF disposal team and, after some negotiation and cutting of red tape, the mount was assigned to TS Toowoomba.” CPO Roulston and AB Bradey joined LEUT Gardner, his staff, their 35 cadets, senior RAN and ANC officers, local VIPs and scores of family members at TS Toowoomba on August 16. “I was very impressed the way the mount had been secured to a concrete pad outside the building,” CPO Roulston said. A number of companies helped the cadet unit with the Bofors. THE FAMILY MILNE: from left, Douglas, Murray, Ellen and SMN Alastair. But wait, there are more to come... QUEENSLAND CONNECTION: AB Gordon Bradey explains to CMDR Forbes Peters the work done on refurbishing the Bofors. LEFT: PO Jason Roulston and AB Bradey with CMDR Forbes Peters and the Bofors. Photos: TS Toowoomba THE Royal Australian Navy has attracted the service of Seaman Alastair Milne, of Aspley in Queensland, but standby for an update. SMN Milne, 19, is one of the many youngsters who have participated in the Australian Navy Cadet program and gone on to join the PN. Alastair was, until March, a member of the ship’s company of cadet unit TS Paluma, just north of Brisbane. He succeeded in joining the RAN, has done his 11week basic training and is now doing 11 weeks specialising as a communicator information systems (CIS). But there’s more …. more Milnes that is. There are younger twin brothers Douglas and Murray, 16, and sister Ellen, 13. They too are members of ship’s company of TS Paluma. Douglas and Murray are Able Seamen and Ellen a recruit. Asked if they planned to join the RAN, Douglas replied “yes”, Murray “maybe” and Ellen “maybe”. Navy News caught up with the four young sailors when TS Paluma was undergoing its annual review in August. Alastair, who was on leave from HMAS Cerberus at the time, returned to his old ship to help with the arrangements. Defence HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE SCHEME Z00 33881 Photos courtesy of defence.gov.au Looking to buy a home? Already have a mortgage? DHOAS offers great home loan subsidies to eligible ADF members. GET THE RIGHT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS DHOAS ROADSHOW TO ADF BASES JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2008 FOR FULL ROADSHOW DETAILS VISIT WWW.DHOAS.GOV.AU OR CALL 1300 4 DHOAS NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 22 FEATURES Eye opener for Parliamentary visitors By LEUT Darren Mallett TWO Parliamentarians who visited HMAS Tobruk had the opportunity to observe how Navy contributed to the overall effort in Exercise RIMPAC 2008. Senator Russell Trood (QLD) and Mr Patrick Secker (SA, Member for Barker), were transferred by Navy Seahawk helicopter during flying operations between HMAS Success and Tobruk. The two politicians visited Tobruk as part of a tour of all Australian participants, in conjunction with the ADF Parliamentary Visit Program. Tobruk was the third ship they had visited, having already spent some time in HMA Ships Success and Anzac and with the Australian-led multi-national Very Shallow Water Mine Countermeasure Task Group. “Under the Parliamentary Visit Program, we are able to get an insight into any of the three Services,” said Senator Trood. “Before now, I have been very involved at the policy and strategic level but have never seen the ADF work first hand. This trip has been invaluable as I have had the opportunity to see how At a glance THE ADF Parliamentary Program has proven to be popular among Senators and Parliamentary Members from both sides of Government who have been eager to gain a better appreciation for the work of the young men and women within the ADF. For Parliamentary participants the program offers unique and often intimate first hand experiences of the challenges of Service life as well as a broader understanding of the capabilities of the ADF and the application of ‘military power’ in the pursuit of strategic Government policy. our men and women operate in a tactical sense and how they put an operation into practice.” For Mr Secker, the sentiments were echoed. “It’s been a sensational experience. The richest man in the world couldn’t buy a ticket to this ride and I feel privileged that I have had the chance to see what our Navy, Army and Air Force personnel are doing here at RIMPAC,” he said. HMAS Tobruk is one of three RAN ships in the Australian fleet capable of carrying large numbers of troops and embarked military vehicles. During RIMPAC, Tobruk took onboard US Marines and a number of their 26 tonne Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs). Tobruk CO, CMDR Brett Wolski, was keen to demonstrate how his ship was helping the 40,000 tonne USS Bonhomme Richard with the amphibious phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2008. “Although we are much smaller than Bonhomme Richard, Tobruk is making a very positive contribution to the exercise,” CMDR Wolski said. “We have been supplying the carrying capacity to provide seven US Marine AAVs,” CMDR Wolski said. That translates to greater flexibility for the Task Group, a point not lost on the visiting politicians. On Tobruk’s tank deck, US Marine Corps CAPT Robert Kleinpeste also played host to the Australian politicians as he showed them around one of the AAVs. “I’ve learnt a lot,” Mr Secker said. “Our constituents are very interested in what’s going on in the Defence Forces and now I can take my experiences home NEW PERSPECTIVE: Senator for QLD, Russell Trood (right), shares a joke with ABCIS Joshua Reynolds and speak first hand of what I have seen,” during a visit to sailors participating in RIMPAC as part of the ADF Parliamentary Program. Photo: CPL Ricky Fuller he said. Huge audience watches Sydney documentary A world of opportunity a waits By Michael Brooke MORE than 1.5 million people learnt about the RAN’s first victory at sea when they tuned into a television documentary that focused on the sea battle between HMAS Sydney and Emden in World War I. The two-part television documentary was watched by a total of some 1.6 million people nationwide when it screened on August 14 and 21. 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Contain national ills to analyse an ing a mixture of d interpret inter theoretical and opportunities to national empirical analy examine both sis, the courses historical and co in world politics also provide ntemporary iss . ues and develop ments App COMPULSIVE VIEWING: 1.5 million people tuned into watch the ABC’s documentary about the sea battle Photo: NHQ between HMAS Sydney (pictured) and the German light cruiser, Emden, during WWI. FLEETNETWORK FOR VEHICLE SALARY PACKAGING 08 92482225 NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 23 FEATURES SECRETS UNCOVERED: Geoff Plunkett has written a book, Chemical Warfare in Australia, published by the Army History Unit. Photo: Peter Kelly Lifting the lid on WWII secrets Chemical warfare in Australia REVIEWER: Michael Brooke THIS meticulously researched book unearths a 60-year secret surrounding Australia’s stockpile of chemical weapons in WWII. Geoff Plunkett, a Project Officer with the Defence Asset and Inventory Management Branch of the Defence Materiel Organisation, has penned Chemical Warfare in Australia, which evolved over 14 years of research. The 733-page book tells the story of the importation, storage and the disposal of the deadly weapons. The book explores how a million chemical weapons were covertly imported into Australia to counter a possible Japanese invasion in WWII. As the Japanese swept south towards Australia in late 1941, they carried with Helping people plan for a post-military life THE ADF Transition Centre in Townsville was recently inspected by the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon. The Centre forms part of a new enhanced transition process to help ADF members and their families move smoothly from military to civilian life. Mr Snowdon said it’s important that families can easily access all the available care and advice. The Townsville Transition Centre building also houses other aspects of regional support to ADF members. “Defence is providing an environment where ADF members and their families can discuss, in a confidential manner, all aspects of their transition,” Mr Snowdon said. The enhanced transition support service provides separating ADF members and their families with an individually-tailored service and accurate, high quality information about issues like rehabilitation and compensation; housing; medical and dental; financial; and family support to ADF members to assist them successfully plan their post-military life. “Vitally, the new transition service is working actively with other Government agencies such as the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Comsuper,” Mr Snowdon said. “There is still work to be done to better support our ADF members as they leave the services, but we hope to have the enhanced transition care implemented nationally by November 2008.” them chemical weapons which they had already used with deadly effect in China. With such a ruthless enemy at the doorstep, Australia saw a retaliatory chemical warfare stock as a key component of a defensive strategy to prevent their use. Forced to counter the chemical warfare threat, Australia covertly imported about a million chemical weapons – including 16 types of mustard gas – and hid them in tunnels and other sites around the country. The chemical weapons were meant for retaliatory use only against the Japanese, and were never employed in conflict. The book contains over 300 photographs and was published by Army History Unit. The book is available from Australian Military History Publications and costs $45. ALL SMILES: SMNMED Stacey Lothian and SMNGX Rebecca Clark pose infront of ships forming up for the RIMPAC 08 Photex. Photo: ABPH Craig Owen Friendships form on RIMPAC • Family Law Disputes • Children’s Matters • Married/De Facto Property • Divorce • Child Support/Maintenance • DFRDB/MSBS Superannuation MILITARY COUNSEL AVAILABLE CANBERRA Ph. 02 6247 6147 www.evansyeend.com [email protected] NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 Don’t forget... another important date in your diary. 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Once you have registered, you and your family can then log in and search for your next home straight away. • More housing choice – the flexibility to search HomeFind as often as you like Visit DHA’s website (www.dha.gov.au) or contact our Customer Service line on 1800 249 711. Now is also the time to complete your Toll Transitions inventory online at www.tolltransitions.com.au or return your inventory together with your AFR. • Secure – your information and details are protected • Save time • Easy to use • Complete online at your convenience Visit Toll Transition’s website (www.tolltransitions.com.au) or phone 1800 819 167. • Instant confirmation sent to your email NAVY http://www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ I&D 12187 Toll Transitions will plan your removal once they receive your inventory - the earlier you submit your inventory the more chance you have of moving on the dates you have requested. September 20 , 2007 25 LIFESTYLE HEALTH Injury can be beaten Shin splints aren’t a kind of bandage. They are a debilitating injury to a vital part of the body. Vincent Kouwenhoven takes a look at one of the most common runner’s complaints. O NE of the most common running injuries is the shin splint. Shin splints can be caused by sudden increases in mileage, walking uphill, overtraining, walking faster than normal, jumping, running stairs, or just too much distance training. Where and why? Shin splints can occur in the muscle, tendon, bone or the connective tissue of the shin and is considered as an overuse injury caused by repetitive impact that the shin has to absorb with every foot strike while running. It can occur on the inside of the shin (medial) or on the outside of the shin (lateral). Inside shin splints are usually caused by excessively flat feet, pronation and often by pounding from running or foot-impact Orthotics If you have inside (medial) shin splints and flat feet or excessive pronation, an orthotic device or over-the-counter arch support can sometimes be helpful. Make sure it’s a full-length insert and seek advice before purchase. Outside (lateral) shin splits are usually due to overuse and inflammation of the muscle compartment in the front of the lower leg, along the outside of your shin. The front shin muscles pull your foot up and slow your foot down during foot strike to the ground. Generally, it is the under performance or over use of these muscles that can lead to shin splints. Another function of the ankle muscles is to control the rolling sideways movement of the foot. The property game As in playing Monopoly if you’re not on the board, you’re not in the game of wealth creation. 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Derek Ryder, B.Bus Accountant - Licensed Tax Agent 243 Darley Road, North Randwick (opposite Tel: 02 9399 8769 Queens Park) Mob: 0418 603 499 NAVY NEWS Documents that make a difference! • • • • • • Professional Résumés Selection Criteria Application Letters Interview Coaching Career Transition Consultations available in person or via telephone and email 1800 155 895 www.resumes.net.au For Corporate Services please contact our Head Office on 07 5437 8707 www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 28 SPORT GIBB RIVER ROAD MOUNTAINBIKE CHALLENGE Catch us if you can NAVY NEWS OVER AND OUT: ABMT Justine Canute, ABET Samantha Whitfield and LSCK Pete Kenyon cross the finish line on day five in Kununurra, Northern Territory. Photos: ABPH Morgana Salabert of which is dusty, rutted and corrugated dirt road. Navy had four teams in the event – three from Fleet Base West (FBW) and one from HMAS Perth – as well as POET Tom Power who participated as a solo rider. All Navy riding teams consisted of three riders and one support driver, with the FBW Adventure Training Unit providing overall logistics, equipment, transport and financial support to all teams as well as assisting with event coordination and liaison, and public relations. The teams raised $6059 between them. As per the event rules, half of that goes to WA Police Legacy. The other half goes to HMAS Stirling’s recognised charities of Malibu School and Serenity Lodge. FBW Team One finished third, HMAS Perth seventh, FWB Team Three 16 th , PO Power first soloist across the line and 18th place overall and FWB Team Two 28th. There were 39 teams. CPO Syme is enthusiastic about next year’s event, scheduled from May 18 to 22. “I am currently writing to our 2008 sponsors seeking their support for next year, as well as rounding up new potential sponsors,” he said. “In all I will send about 200 letters to local businesses and Defence contracting agencies. For information, contact CPO Syme at the Navy Gym West Adventure Training Unit on (08) 9553 2993 or email [email protected] ON HIS WAY: CPOMT Danny Burgess. SPREADING THE WORD: (left) The Mount Barnett Primary School enjoys a visit from the Royal Australian Navy. BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER E: [email protected] • W: pttrain.com.au 32 Finsbury Street, Newmarket QLD 4051 PH: 07 3356 4840 • F: 07 3352 6310 National Fitness Courses Are you passionate about fitness? VINCENT KOUWENHOVEN CEO 0415 188 761 IF ONE part of CPO Trevor Syme’s plan comes to fruition, there will be some tri-Service rivalry in next year’s Gibb River Road Mountainbike Challenge. He’s thrown out the challenge for Army and Air Force to enter teams in the gruelling five-day outback challenge. But the other part of his plan won’t make it easy for them. After a Navy team finished third in May for the second year running, CPO Syme believes the Navy can field a team to win the event next year. Although the challenge is nearly 10 months away, Navy is already working towards its goal. “We’re entering mountainbike events here in WA,” CPO Syme said. “We’ve got five of them between now and Christmas. Every fortnight we’re going up to our mountainbike training area and practising. We’ll be after five or six exceptionally good riders with the view that we want to take the challenge out in 2009.” CPO Syme has been the key organiser for the Navy teams for the past two years but he has a broader focus than his own uniform. He hopes he can secure a place on the organising committee with the Western Australian Police Service, which runs the event, and subsequently lift the profile of Navy and Defence in the Kimberley region. During this year’s event, he and his team visited a number of schools where they gave away sporting equipment, Navy caps, frisbees and water bottles, and generally spread the word. The challenge was over five days from May 12 to 16. It started at Derby and ended at Kununurra – tracing the Kimberley’s iconic stock route, most Cert III & IV Australia’s #1 Quality Training College for Fitness SAVE $990 On becoming a Fitness Trainer Today Call Vincent Kouwenhoven on 07 3356 4840 Can you use the Career Transition Assistance Scheme? pttrain.com.au BRINGING HOME THE BACON: Navy sponsored the breakfast barbecue at Kununarra. RIGHT: CPOET Dale Kirgan cooks up a storm. Under licence to the College of Health and Fitness No.30798 www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 29 SPORT AT PLAY AT EXERCISE MASTEX IN DARWIN IN AUGUST Photos: LSPH Nina Nikolin Chance for top ACT netballers to shine THE ACT is a step closer to announcing its representative teams for the ADF Netball Association (ADFNA) titles after the recent ACT Combined Services trials. The nationals will be held in Albury-Wodonga between November 2 and 8, when all states and territories have been invited to enter men’s, mixed and women’s teams. The ACT trials were held on the sometimes slick outdoor courts at Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) on July 31 and August 1 when 56 players turned out to take part in trials for the 30 available positions. ADF and APS personnel from Canberra and the surrounding region took part, including Midshipmen and Officer Cadets from ADFA, as well as those from HMAS Albatross, Kapooka and RAAF Base Wagga who were vying for selection. The high number of representative aspirants provided selectors WO1 Greg Pearson and SGT Tanya Russell with plenty of choices and combinations to run in the four games played. “The standard was uniformly high, a fact no doubt enhanced by the fact that ADFNA tour of New Zealand participants OFFCDTs Louise Taylor and Amy Brewster, LT Jarrod Anderson, Iain Rowley and Linda Banks also were all trying out for this year’s ACT squad,” one of the organisers, LEUT Jemma Power, said. “Those selected demonstrated not only outstanding individual skill but also the ability to adapt those skills into a new team environment. “A further and final squad selection day will be used to fill the remaining places in the squads, with the final ACT teams announced ACT TRIALS: PO Andy Maskell looks for an option at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Photo: LAC Aaron Curran closer to the Combined Services Championships. Those selected so far are: PTE Kerrie Pettit, OCDT Louise Taylor, Karen Winfield (APS), LT Amy Curtis, MAJ Carla Watts, LS Julie Fairchild, OCDT Caitlin Pedel, OFFCDT Claire Mooy, Linda Banks (APS), OFFCDT Amy Brewster, MIDN Michelle Orr, OFFCDT Bianca May, FLTLT Tanya Evans, AB Shannon Cook, Tanya Butow (APS), LS Felicity Crabb, LEUT Jemma Power, LS Kelly Chalmers, AB James Lee, CMDR Raymond David, CPL Jarrod Cole, LAC Aaron Sanderson, OFFCDT William Tuckerman, PO Andrew Maskell, Iain Rowley (APS), PTE Jake Allen, PTE Andrew Lougheed, OFFCDT Stuart Brown, PO Glyn Hunter, PTE Jarrod Anderson. The ADFNA tour of New Zealand will depart on September 5, the women’s and mixed teams competing in the NZDF tri-Services competition Others interested in representing their states or territories should contact their respective state representatives, who can be found under key contacts at http://intranet.defence. gov.au/armyweb/Sites/ADFNA/ HMAS STUART GETS INTO THE SPIRIT: PO Wickman, LEUT Cooke, LS Belleville, PO Lowery, PO Beyer and PO Murfett. Celebrating AFL’s 150th anniversary AUSTRALIAN personnel are playing their part in the sesquicentenary celebrations of Australian football by taking the game global, holding popular clinics in East Timor and the Middle East Area of Operations. The Australian Football League has marked its 150th anniversary since its first recorded game on the Richmond Paddock between Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar on August 7, 1858 with its “Kick Around Australia Day.” Footballs, portable goal posts and whistles were donated by the AFL so the Kick Around initiative could take place where the ADF is serving overseas. The ADF has been running clinics in East Timor for almost a year with about 50 kids taking part in weekly training sessions for an hour every Sunday in Dili. The plan is to begin a Sunday round-robin competition between four teams once the children’s skill sets are developed a little more. That will not take long, as some of them have excellent ball-handling skills. The fun and activity of the clinics was a welcome break for both children and troops alike as a little piece of Australian culture was showcased in East Timor. NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 4, 2008 30 SNOW SPORTS Mountain men win at Mt Hotham From Back Page NAS president CAPT Tony O’Malley (NHQ) said that the NAS team represented Navy very well at the championships. “The Snake Gully GS and slalom courses gave our team some challenges but consistently good performances by all members ensured our top standing,” he said. Two N av y s n ow b o a r d ers, LEUT Jonathon Grove (Coonawarra) and AB Stephen “Bax” Baker (Sydney), reached the finals for the Boarder-X. AB Baker, the snowboarding captain, finished with an individual silver medal. Despite some spectacular results, in the overall combined snowboarder and men’s and women’s skier results, Navy finished third behind Army and the RAAF. T h e NA S t e a m c o m prised 17 skiers and boarders this year with just one female s n ow b o a r d e r, A B N a o m i Andriesson (Albatross) and one female skier, SBLT Kelli Lunt (Harman). The team also included LCDR Ray Arthurs (ANZ SPO), LEUT Red McClintock (ADTEO) and PO Joe Woods (Coonawarra) who were developing their race technique and course experience. CAPT O’Malley said that attracting women competitors to both the NAS week and InterService championships was a major challenge. “Ideally we would love to field a full women’s team to compete against the other Services. As it is we’re not even in the overall competition. “NAS encourages skiers and snowboarders of all abilities – even those who have never been to the snow before – to attend the NAS week with a view to improving individual ability and hopefully, over time, bolster the Navy team in inter-Service Week,” he said. READY TO LEARN: SBLT Kelly Allan, LEUT Kerryn Hunter, SBLT Kelli Lunt and SBLT Natasha Connew at Blue Cow Lesson Meeting Place, Perisher Blue. Photo: LCDR Matthew Dunn Snow-ploughing and slip-sliding works wonders By SBLT Kelli Lunt, HMAS Harman “MY SKIS are too fast.” “God bless the man who invented Gore-Tex.” “I hucked some sick filth.” These were but some of the epic statements made during the 2008 Navy Alpine Snowsports (NAS) Championships at Perisher Blue in August. Seventy-two of Navy’s officers, sailors and Defence civilians came together from around Australia for one week of intensive training and competition at Perisher Blue. QUICKSILVER: AB Stephen “Bax” Baker (in the blue shirt) races competitors from the other Services The RANCCB-supported week was an opportunity to in the Boarder-X championship at Mt Hotham. He ended up with a silver medal. conquer fears, gain race experience, develop new skills Photo: 2LT James Edge-Williams and network with other Naval employees. Between Monday and Wednesday, all NAS members assembled for two-to three-hour group lessons. Instruction ranged from basic skills to advanced race techniques. For those of us who were at the lower end of the skill range, the instructors spent time developing our confidence in skiing and boarding and familiarising us with the runs that would be used as the competition courses. This was not my first time skiing but certainly the first time racing slalom and giant slalom – and perhaps, an opportunity to graduate away from snow-ploughing. Afternoons were left for collective team training, skills consolidation and enjoying the variety of runs between Guthega, Blue Cow, Smiggins and Perisher. The slalom event for skiers and boarders came THE WINNING MEN: ASSA patron CDRE around all too quickly on Thursday morning. Andrew Smith with men’s team winners: CAPT Each competitor waited with trepidation at the top of Anthony O’Malley; PO Mick Regan; LS Andrew GANG’S ALL HERE: Navy’s snowboarding “Squiz” Taylor; LCDR Justin Mangan; LEUT team at Mt Hotham, from left: AB Stephen “Bax” “Mother-in-Law, clad in bibs, helmets, goggles and with rapidly beating hearts. We remained poised until ‘Racer Dan Crocker; LCDR Ian Napthali; CAPT Jay Baker; AB Naomi Andriessen; LEUT Jonathon Bannister; and LCDR Brad Vizard at the presen- Grove; LS Blake “Woolly” Woolard; SBLT James ready; three, two, one, go!’” And through the starting gates people burst. tation dinner at Zirky’s, Mt Hotham. Cosham; and LEUT Nick Brown. Well some did – I slid, others rolled and some Photo: LCDR Ray Arthurs Photo: SBLT Kelli Lunt stacked it before the first gate. With encouragement from fellow team members, all the competitors tackled the course with as much speed and skill as they could muster. In my case, speed was a relative term. That is, relatively slow. I snow-ploughed the entire course – twice. What was particularly inspiring was the effort made by those first-time skiers and boarders who, despite tumbles and limited racing experience, persisted with the course, even when this meant running through the finishing gates on foot carrying their skis in their hands. Friday was the giant slalom event at 0700 for skiers and Boarder-X for the boarders in the afternoon. Mother Nature, however, was not kind and presented a howling gale and low visibility, leading to an abbreviated GS and the cancelling of the Boarder-X. Despite some minor bruises and muscle aches the week was not marred by any major injuries and by the presentation dinner on Friday night everyone was sporting huge smiles at the week’s achievements. Awards were presented to individual place getters, teams and for encouragement. No-one was more surprised than me when I received a bronze medal for the women’s slalom event. 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Criminal Behaviour I Security and Politics in South East Asia I Terrorism and Political Violence I Crime Prevention I Cybercrime I Just War Theory I White Collar Crime. Use your intelligence. Phone 07 3138 7132, email [email protected] or visit qut.com/law bcm:qula 046 CRICOS no.00213J NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ SURPRISE AT THE END: The columnist, SBLT Kelli Lunt, is awarded a bronze medal for the women’s slalom event by CAPT Anthony O’Malley (NHQ). Photo: LCDR Ray Arthurs September 4, 2008 31 SPORT Sea of colour unfurled as volley of blanks from HMAS Bathurst starts race SPINNAKERS ABLAZE: They are off in the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race. World Cup showcases military MATCHES between the representative military rugby league teams of the world are likely to become more regular and formal after this year’s running of the Defence World Cup. The Defence World Cup (DWC08) is being run in conjunction with the Rugby League World Cup in Australia to celebrate the centenary of the code. Combined Australian Services Rugby League (CASRL) spokesman WO1 Grahame Cavanough, said that military teams from the code’s three major nations, Australia, Britain and New Zealand, had been playing each other since World War I. More recent encounters have taken place since the 1997 advent of CASRL. “The Defence World Cup will now be on the calendar for further World Cups to have ours run in conjunction with theirs,” WO1 Cavanough said. DWC08 has attracted teams from Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands in pool A, and England, Papua New Guinea and Russia in pool B. Many of the DWC08 matches will be played as curtain-raisers to the higherprofile Rugby League World Cup. PNG and Russia will kick off DWC08 at Penrith at 11am on November 5, with Australian to play the Cook Islands at 3pm the same day at Parramatta Stadium as World Cup curtain-raisers. Australia meets New Zealand at CUA Stadium at 3pm on November 9. The DWC08 final will be played at Sydney Football Stadium at 4.15pm as a World Cup curtain-raiser. NAVY NEWS Scoring frenzy all for a good cause HMAS Darwin’s rugby team ventured to Canberra on a bitterly cold afternoon on August 10 to play the ACT Veterans rugby team in an annual charity match to raise funds for the George Gregan Foundation and Paediatrics at The Canberra Hospital (PaTCH). Despite a flurry of scoring by the Darwin team – including four tries from LSPT Darin Trudgett – the game ended in a 9-9 draw under the rules of veterans rugby. After an enjoyable game, the Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Crane, AM, CSM, RAN, congratulated both teams on their skill and enthusiasm but more importantly on their donation to the charities. The first try came after seven minutes to ABSN Emmanual Alvestir. Two minutes later LSPT Darin Trudgett added a try. When ACT Vets forward pack surged over, Darwin struck back with tries to LSPT Trudgett and ABMT Mark Breakwell. The second period was all Darwin. ABMT James Pierce and CPONPC Ray Rosendale set up tries for LSPT Trudgett and ABBM Michael Lauchlan. ABSN Alvestir took an intercept 53m out to cross untouched. ACT Vets controlled play in the last period. Again Darwin rallied and fine ruck work by POMT Robert Hook and Rod Robertson provided an opportunity for Trudgett to score his fourth try. In the dying minutes LSCK Toby Clarke stole a ball in a maul and made good yards before handing off to ABCIS Daniel Lewis to score. Navy players vie for spots BEFORE all the excitement of DWC08, the CASRL annual inter-service carnival will be held in Canberra from October 17 to 21 to decide the champion Service for 2008 and also to select the representative team for DWC08. Navy and Air Force will open the CASRL carnival on October 17, followed by Army and Air Force on October 19 and Navy and Army on October 21. The carnival is being held at RMC Duntroon and HMAS Harman. A squad of 18 players will be selected and travel to Townsville to play a curtain-raiser to the World Cup match between England and PNG. CASRL will play the PNG Defence Force. Remaining players will stay in Canberra and form two teams for a match between the CDF’s and VCDF’s 13s at Canberra Stadium on October 26 as a curtain-raiser to the World Cup game between France and Scotland. That game will be used as a selection trial to choose a further eight players who will travel to Sydney to join the squad returning from Townsville. The CASRL squad will then go into camp at Holsworthy Barracks and prepare for the DWC08. Your chance to find touch THE 2008 Australian Defence Touch Association’s national championships will be held from October 13 to 17 at RAAF Base Williamtown and the ACT/NSW Country Touch Association is seeking players interested in participating. Any player wishing to trial for a team should contact the POC listed below. Final selections and training camps will be coordinated by the coaches once the squads have been finalised. POCS are: Men’s open POC and coach: CPL Paul Taylor (02) 49647442 or email [email protected] Women’s open POC: Mrs Belinda Photo: Patrol Boat Group By Graham Davis THE crack of Steyrs on the deck of patrol boat HMAS Bathurst sent more than 40 yachts away in this year’s Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race, an event linking two nations, Australia and Indonesia. LCDR Bob Davies, the CO of Attack Five, and his ship’s company used their Armidale Class patrol boat as the “start” and “host” ship for the event. The Darwin to Ambon race is the premiere event on the Darwin yacht racing calendar and is organised by the Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Club. It attracts Australian and international entries. The race got under way on Saturday, July 26 in typical “dry season” conditions of warm breezes and clear skies. No sooner had the official starter of the race, the Administrator of the Northern Territory, Mr Tom Pauling, ordered sailors to fire a volley of blanks from their Steyrs and set the yachts on their way, than crews released their spinnakers creating a sea of colour. Also present was COMAUSNAVPBGRP CAPT Vaughan Rixon. Pasfield (02) 62652090 or email belinda. [email protected]; coach: John Samin. Men’s 30s POC and coach: SGT Andrew Wright (02) 49286960 or email [email protected] Men’s 40s POC: LEUT Joanne Adams (02) 62653144 or email joanne. [email protected]; coach: PO Kel Bryant. 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Cairns QLD Ph: 07 4051 5344 - Fax: 07 4051 7724 ALLOTMENT ACCOUNT MAY BE USED AT ANY OF OUR OUTLETS Darwin’s scoring frenzy in union charity match – Page 31 Navy players vie for spots in rugby league Defence World Cup – Page 31 Chance for netballers to shine – Page 29 This year four teams of Navy riders, conditioned more to the ocean waves than heat and dust, cycled through the Kimberleys. Now they are challenging Army and Air Force. No bulldust, this is no place for wimps ALL CHOKED UP: Twenty-one Navy people raised more than $6000 for charity when they participated in the five-day Gibb River Road Mountainbike Challenge from Derby to Kununurra. Photo: ABPH Morgana Salabert (through the windscreen) – Report, Page 28 Mountain men triumph at Mt Hotham By SBLT Kelli Lunt NAVY men were triumphant at the Inter-Service Alpine Snowsport Championships at Mt Hotham in August. Skiers CAPT Jay Bannister, CAPT Tony O’Malley, LCDR Justin Mangan, LCDR Ian Napthali, LCDR Brad Vizard, LEUT Dan Crocker, LS NAVY “Squiz” Taylor and PO Mick Regan collectively amassed the lowest number of points to take out the overall men’s champion team prize. The men’s performance in the giant slalom was particularly impressive with Navy skiers LCDR Mangan (Cerberus), LEUT Crocker (Newcastle) and LCDR Vizard (Waterhen) claim- ing the gold, silver and bronze medals respectively. Team captain LCDR Napthali (Kuttabul) pointed out just how close the competition was. “In the men’s team results, we were victorious by 90 points – in real terms this comes down to about 20 seconds in the combined times across the total runs that make up the competition,” LCDR Napthali said. Their performance came after a week and a half of solid training and competing including the Navy Alpine Snowsports Championship at Perisher Blue. GOLDEN TOUCH: LCDR Justin ➤ Continued on Page 30 Mangan at Guthega. ➤ Ruling the mountain – Page 30 Photo: LCDR Matthew Dunn http://www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ September 20 , 2007
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