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SBLT Luke Olsen keeps watch on the bridge during HMAS Hobart’s mariner skills evaluation. Photo: ABIS Bonny Gassner

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2 NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS November 2, 2017

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LAUNCHING a complex Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) from stable ground is one thing, but Navy’s LEUT Simon Jeffery has made it his mission to launch them from a ship – a moving roller coaster at times.

HMAS Newcastle is the first Australian ship to deploy on Operation Manitou with a ScanEagle UAS as part of her intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

“I’m the Mission Commander of the UAS operations which are conducted from Newcastle,” LEUT Jeffery said.

“My role is to ensure that our mis-sions are conducted safely.

“This is my first deployment with Navy, so being able to try out a new platform which could greatly increase the capabilities of a major Australian surface ship is a great privilege.

“While I’m a pilot by trade, work-ing with the ScanEagle has seen me pass the ‘hands-on’ part of my job to another member of my crew.

“Even though I’m involved with mission planning rather than flying, it’s still been an exciting step in my career.”

LEUT Jeffery is looking forward to conducting his helicopter conversion on the new EC135 training helicopter, starting in January.

Newcastle, which is on her way home after a six-month deployment in the Middle East on Operation Manitou, will return to her home port at Fleet Base East in Sydney next month.

LCDR Fiona Southwood

HMAS Newcastle’s crew held the inaugural ADF memorial service in Diego Suarez, Madagascar, for a sailor lost during World War II.

AB John Frederick Ellis is the sole Australian buried at the city’s war cemetery after dying from illness in 1940.

Last month’s service was led by Newcastle’s CHAP Cornelius Bosch, with prayers read by the ship’s company.

The service was followed by a minute of silence and the laying of wreaths on his grave.

“We gave thanks for John’s devotion to duty dur-ing his service, and the support of the local military and community was very much appreciated,” CHAP Bosch said.

Members of the ship’s company were joined at the service by Ambassador to Madagascar Jenny Dee, local military and police, and members of the community.

After holding the first Anzac Day service at the Diego Suarez cemetery earlier this year, the High Commission in Mauritius advised Newcastle that an Australian sailor had been laid to rest on the island, and avid historians on board began to research the sailor’s story.

Assistance was given by the Australian War Memorial and the Scrap Iron Flotilla Association to piece together the story of how he came to rest in such a remote place.

Newcastle is the first RAN warship to conduct a port visit to the country since 1939.

CO Newcastle CMDR Mark Sirois said it was timely to remember the sacrifices of Australians on far shores as his own crew were undertaking operational service thousands of nautical miles from home.

“It is important that we recognise AB Ellis and his family for their sacrifice and the loss that his young wife of only one year must have felt when she was told of his death,” he said.

A special service for lone sailor

Pilot relishes sortie with a difference

Clockwise, from above, the tomb of AB John Frederick Ellis at the Diego Suarez War Cemetery, Madagascar; members of the ship’s company of HMAS Newcastle observe a moment of silence during the memorial service; a Ceremonial Guard member of the Madagascar People’s Armed Forces; Australia’s Ambassador to Madagascar Jenny Dee and CO Newcastle CMDR Mark Sirois; and CHAP Cornelis Bosch leads the memorial service in prayer. Photos: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez

ScanEagle Mission Commander LEUT Simon Jeffery, left, with ABATA Brad Elliot prepare ScanEagle for launch on the flight deck of HMAS Newcastle.

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Transition program ‘a success’MINISTER for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan said improved transition services for ADF personnel had been rolled out across the country after successful pilot programs.

In March, Mr Tehan announced indi-vidual career coaching services would be trialled at Townsville, Holsworthy and Adelaide bases.

“ADF transition coaches are helping ADF personnel develop tailored career plans based on their unique skills, inter-ests and career aspirations,” Mr Tehan said last month.

“This is making their transition from Defence to civilian life less stressful and helping them find meaningful employ-ment.

“Since the new coaching model was launched, 1145 ADF members have commenced their transition with the sup-port of an ADF transition coach.

“Early indicators show the new sys-tem is delivering results, with 67 per cent of personnel surveyed rating their transition a success.

“The Government recognises the transition from the military to civilian life is a key phase for ADF personnel and we have targeted support and ser-vices at this period to reduce stress and increase opportunities.

“Members now receive an individual transition action plan so they can leave the military with all of their important documentation, such as their Service record, medical and dental records, pay and administrative details.

“The focus on improving opportu-nities for veterans to find meaningful employment complements the work

NAVY members are encouraged to par-ticipate in White Ribbon Day activities across the country.

White Ribbon Day is a global event held on November 25 to campaign against men’s violence against women and girls.

The White Ribbon Day Walk on November 24 in Canberra is one of

the many events supported bt Defence. This will involve a bridge-to-bridge walk around Lake Burley Griffin from 7.15am.

Units hosting an event to support White Ribbon Day can include the event on the Defence Corporate events and campaigns page by emailing corporate.events@defence.gov.au

Support for White Ribbon

being done through the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program.”

Mr Tehan said the model would also allow Defence to better identify those who required additional support, includ-ing providing appropriate links to com-munity support, and referrals to health and wellbeing services.

The transition service provides ADF members with professional career coach-ing before leaving the military and up to 12 months after they leave.

The service will support about 6000 ADF members who transition each year through 13 ADF transition centres on or near all major bases across Australia.

Mr Tehan said ADF personnel had unique skills and experience that were in demand by employers.

He urged Australian businesses employing veterans to nominate for the first annual Veterans’ Employment Awards.

Nominations for the awards are open until December 22, and can be submitted at www.veteransemployment.gov.au

For more information on the career coach-ing service, visit the Department of Defence website at www.defence.gov.au/dco/transition

Defence Personnel Minister Dan Tehan said ADF members had unique skills that were valued by employers.

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4 NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS November 2, 2017

T H E 2 0 1 7 D e f e n c e B l o o d Challenge is in full swing with donations made so far providing the potential to save more than 9000 lives. Navy is sitting third overall with 858 donations which, alone, has the potential to save more than 2000 lives.

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service said there was always a demand for blood and blood prod-ucts, particularly after this year’s flu season.

One third of blood donations help treat people with cancer, 18 per cent are used during surgi-cal procedures, and about two per cent are used for trauma patients, including those injured in traffic accidents.

Whole blood is the most com-mon donation. Once collected it is separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets. Plasma can be used for a variety of treatments, from immune conditions, haemo-philia and burns, to anti-D injec-tions for pregnancy complications, and shock.

Platelets are a specialised form of donation, and take a bit longer to donate. Because platelets only have a five-day shelf life, this product is always in demand.

Some cancers and post-medical treatments such as chemotherapy

Army – 1394

Air Force – 967

Navy – 858

Defence civilians – 625

2017 DEFENCE

BLOOD CHALLENGE

TALLYFigures at October 27

Blood always needed

can decrease a person’s platelets levels, and internal bleeding can occur if levels become too low.

Defence is proud to take part in Red25, a nationwide network of organisations with a shared mission to provide 25 per cent of Australia’s blood donations.

This year, donors to the Defence Blood Challenge are encouraged to donate more than once, or to donate whole blood and plasma.

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time at https://www.donateblood.com.au/make-appointment

And don’t forget to link your donation to the Navy section of the challenge when you log on at https://donateblood.com.au/red25/defence

More information on mobile van loca-tions and base events can be found at http://drnet/AssociateSecretary/MECC/DefenceCorporateEventsandCampaigns/Pages/Defence%20Blood%20Challenge.aspx

Hobart passes first test

ABBM Erica Fish keeps watch on the bridge during HMAS Hobart’s Mariner Skills Evaluation. Photos: ABIS Bonny Gassner

ABCIS Alysha Glassborow holds the Australian National Flag as she and other members of the crew of HMAS Hobart line the forecastle as the destroyer sets sail from Sydney Harbour for the first time since the ship was commissioned.

LEUT Gary McHugh

THE ship’s company of HMAS Hobart has passed its first challenging test at sea with flying colours.

The guided missile destroyer hosted members of Sea Training Group for its mariner skills evaluation (MSE) last month.

Speaking to the crew after the ship’s successful first voyage CO CAPT John Stavridis said their hard work and dedication had paid off.

“This morning I received a signal from Sea Training Group confirming that Hobart has passed her mariner skills evaluation,” CAPT Stavridis said.

“This means that Sea Training Group have acknowledged the huge effort put in by every mem-ber of the ship’s company during the past week.

“We are now well positioned to proceed with our first-of-class trials – Bravo Zulu.”

As part of the MSE, Hobart’s crew underwent a gruelling series of damage control exercises and seamanship evolutions designed to prove the ship was safe to proceed to sea and progress to the more advanced stages of becoming a fully operational warfighting unit.

These included boat drills, man-overboard, cas-ualty and damage control exercises.

Just starting out on his naval career, trainee Maritime Warfare Officer MIDN Will Anderson said it was a great honour to be part of the ship’s commissioning crew.

“It’s an outstanding opportunity to see how a brand new ship comes together and how it is moulded into an effective warfighting platform,” he said.

Over the coming months, Hobart will continue her preparations to achieving operational status with a series of increasingly complex tasks and assessments, both alongside and at sea.

The third Navy vessel to bear the name, Hobart was built by the Air Warfare Alliance in Australia, and is fitted with an array of weaponry, includ-ing the Aegis Combat System, which provides an advanced air-defence system.

As well as having a high-end air-defence capa-bility, the ship is fitted for surface and undersea warfare. It can also be used to carry out long-range surveillance operations when an MH60R Seahawk is embarked.

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NAVY’S home in the west, at Garden Island, is about to get a significant series of upgrades that need to

take into account the value of docu-menting past use.

The area at Fleet Base West housed numerous military installa-tions as part of the fixed defences “to keep the enemy at bay” from the Port of Fremantle during World War II.

Many of the landmarks have been overgrown on the island, which the Australian Army occu-pied during both World Wars.

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Ranger Steve Booth said one of the most significant features on Garden Island was the Army’s Scriven Battery. It was fitted with two breech-loading 9.2-inch MK X naval guns, initially manufactured for equipping armoured cruisers.

“The Scriven Battery located on the western side of Garden Island was built in haste under secre-tive conditions during 1942 when

Australia was under the threat of attack from the Japanese,” Mr Booth said.

“Around the same time, building began on a complex of underground tunnels and rooms, which included searchlights, shell stores, maga-zines, pump chamber and power-house, plotting room and command post, and battery observation posts.

“The war shifted up north, and the batteries were decommissioned in 1962 and the guns scrapped. All that remains are the battery plat-forms and degraded buildings.

“The remains of the military buildings have been left to integrate with the island’s flora as ‘ruins to landscape’.”

Fleet Base West Base Support Manager David Marshall said the upgrading and refurbishment of existing infrastructure on Garden Island would meet the operational and support capabilities of the expanding fleet in the west.

“HMAS Stirling is at the begin-ning of a major infrastructure rede-velopment project designed to bring

our existing infrastructure – includ-ing power, water and sewerage – up to contemporary standards,” Mr Marshall said.

Many Navy personnel use the area in their bid to keep fit.

Stirling’s Adventure Training Manager CPOCIS Alan Clark said mountain bikers often explored the sites as they traversed the island to get a bit of culture with their cardio.

“We stop to explore historical landmarks like Cliff Head, which is near Captain James Stirling’s first settlement, known as Sulphur Bay, as well as the gun batteries,” CPO Clark said.

“The landmarks are a welcome rest break on the challenging fire trails throughout the two-and-a-half-hour 22km ride around the island.”

The base was named Stirling to recognise the first settlement loca-tion.

More information is at http://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/hmas-stirling.

The Scriven Battery magazine. Photo: LSIS Bradley Darvill

Island’s next chapterThe heritage value of old military installations will need to be considered during a series of upgrades to

Fleet Base West’s Garden Island, LEUT Will Singer reports

Ranger Steve Booth at a site on Beacon Head containing old bags of cement used to construct emplacement walls. Photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko

A World War II gun emplacement at Collie Head. Photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko

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DEFENCE motorbike riders from as far afield as the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland visited Defence

bases and picked up riders for The Long Ride en route, before boarding the ferry in Melbourne for Tasmania on October 13.

More than $400,000 has been raised by Defence riders across three rides so far, and this year riders were hoping to add another $150,000 to that total.

Once in Tassie, the riders travelled around the island in an anti-clockwise loop completing about 1000km before returning to Melbourne.

After a blessing of the bikes by CHAP Kate Lord and a farewell led by CO HMAS Cerberus CAPT Tim Standen, 13 riders left Cerberus to meet up with their Canberra colleagues in Bandiana for the final leg of the ride to Melbourne, via Puckapunyal.

The team had set a fundraising goal of $15,000, and were well on their way with more than $12,000 raised before they left.

LCDR Colin Holloway, who travelled to Margaret River, WA, with The Long Ride last year, said the main purpose of the ride was to get people talking about prostate cancer, which would hopefully lead to them getting tested.

“Prostate Cancer has affected me per-sonally; my father was treated for the past 13 years and a brother-in-law and good friend had their prostates removed several years ago,” LCDR Holloway said.

“It is one thing to read the statistics on websites and in brochures, it is much more confronting when you realise just how many people have been affected by prostate cancer.

“Through our interactions on the ride and the lead-up activities, we come across a variety of people, some willing to dis-cuss it, others more reluctant.

“If we can get more people discuss-ing prostate cancer openly and encourage more men to get tested we will do our part to reduce the mortality rate.”

In Canberra, Deputy Secretary CASG Kim Gillis farewelled more than 60 riders from Blamey Square at Russell Offices on October 12, on behalf of CDF ACM Mark Binskin.

“The message he wanted me to pass on was to thank you for your efforts,” Mr Gillis said.

“I know this is going to be a great fun time, but it’s also for a great cause.

“Prostate cancer affects men of pre-dominantly our age, and it’s something we all shy away from discussing and getting a simple blood test, but it’s something that can be fixed relatively easily if we deal with it.”

Mr Gillis is the proud owner of a 1958 British-built, but Indian-restored, Royal Enfield 350cc Bullet.

“I would love to be riding with you to Tasmania, but the only problem is I’d have to spend most of my time in the support van being towed behind you, because at 90km/h max, I wouldn’t be able to keep up with you,” he said.

“Having a look at the quality of the bikes out here, I noticed one was brand spanking new and on its maiden voyage today, so I hope that goes well.”

J33 Training Support at ADFA LEUT Ian Whitehead said he was taking part in the ride to support awareness of prostate cancer and to raise money for research to try to get rid of “this horrible cancer”.

“I’ve got my wife with me and we’re just going to enjoy the trip and take in the scenery – there are a couple of routes I haven’t ridden before,” he said.

LEUT Whitehead, who rides a Harley Davidson Softail Standard, said he liked riding because “it clears your head”.

A number of riders attended the Moto Grand Prix at Phillip Island, which was supported by ADF aircraft displays. The MotoGP is also a supporter of Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia.

Three facts about prostate cancer

More than 150 Defence motorbike riders from all over Australia set out for Tasmania last month as part of The Long Ride to raise awareness about prostate cancer, SGT Dave Morley reports.

Ride to get men talking

LEUT Ian Whitehead was one of more than 60 riders who joined The Long Ride from Blamey Square, in Canberra. Photo: Jay Cronan

 In Australia, it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. More than 3000 men die of prostate cancer in Australia every year. More men die of prostate cancer than women die of breast cancer.

HMAS Cerberus participants receive a blessing from CHAP Kate Lord before departing on the Victorian leg of The Long Ride. Photo: LSIS Nina Fogliani

South Australian participants form up at their start point. Photo: CPL Colin Dadd

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By LEUT Gary McHugh

NAVY teamwork was on show recently as members of CDT-4 helped their submariner colleagues carry out a vital piece of maintenance on HMAS Farncomb.

The submarine’s command team, needing to replace a piece of Farncomb’s hull equipment as part of a rou-tine maintenance inspection, cast their eyes no further than across to Careening Bay, HMAS Stirling, the dive team’s base.

Farncomb Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer LEUT Marty Lee said it was important that all pieces of equipment on the submarine were fully operational when the boat put to sea.

“You need to ensure that all parts of the submarine are working as they were designed to in order for the vessel to successfully carry out the tasks it is given,” LEUT Lee said.

“The part that is being replaced is a vital piece of equipment in the day-to-day running of the submarine.”

LEUT Lee said once the part was fitted and tested alongside Diamantina Pier, Farncomb would sail to allow the crew to carry out further tests in an open sea environment.

“Once we’re at sea, we’ll conduct physical adjust-ments of the equipment so that the command team is confident it’s working correctly,” he said.

LEUT Lee said having CDT-4 replace the part was a win-win situation for Navy.

“It’s a great benefit to Navy to have clearance divers working on the submarine,” he said.

“As well as providing essential maintenance on the submarine in terms of replacing the part, it also gives clearance divers another opportunity to dive on a sub-marine , which is very different to diving on a surface ship.”

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Divers of the Underwater Damage Repair element from CDT-4 carry out maintenance on hull equipment on HMAS Farncomb. Photo: LSIS Bradley Darvill

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AN EXHIBITION focusing on ships and their crews lost off Indonesia in World War II opened in Sydney last month.

The Australian National Maritime Museum’s exhibition ‘Guardians of Sunda Strait – the WWII loss of HMAS Perth and USS Houston’, is the result of considerable collaboration between governments.

Perth I was lost in company with Houston during the Battle of Sunda Strait against the Imperial Japanese Navy on the night of February 28, 1942, off the coast of Indonesia.

United States Consul General Valerie Fowler unveiled a plaque in memory of the ships’ crews during the ceremony.

Two remaining Perth I survivors, Frank McGovern, 97, and David Manning, 94, were on hand to give their personal accounts of the fateful night.

Indonesian Ambassador Kristiarto Legowo, Australian Fleet Commander RADM Stuart Mayer and museum director Kevin Sumption attended the opening of the exhibition, which tells the heroic story of the crews of Houston and Perth as they fought a superior force of Japanese warships.

It brings together emotional accounts from survivors of the battle, as well as significant objects from various international collections, including the Australian War Memorial, the Royal Australian Navy’s Heritage Collection, the Sea Power Centre – Australia, the University of Houston, and the United States Navy’s History and Heritage Command.

The exhibition also examines the

wrecks of both ships and the recent work of Australian and Indonesian authorities, including the Australian National Maritime Museum and Indonesia’s National Research Centre of Archaeology Indonesia/Pusat Penelitian Arkeologi Nasional (ARKENAS), to protect them from illegal salvaging.

The maritime museum and ARKENAS conducted a joint dive on the wreck of Perth I in May supported by officials from the Indonesian Navy, Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture, the Directorate of Heritage and Museum – Regional Office Serang, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The dive revealed Perth I had suffered significant damage from illegal salvag-ing, with only 40 per cent of the vessel remaining.

Since the May dive, Australian and Indonesian authorities have continued to work together to achieve legislated pro-tection and support this protection once formalised. Submission of the report from the dive to Indonesian authorities is an important step in that process.

Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop said this followed the commitment by the two governments in February to increase cooperation on shared maritime cultural heritage.

‘Guardians of Sunda Strait’ is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s ‘War and Peace in the Pacific 75’ program supported by the United States of America Bicentennial Gift Fund.

Heroics recalled at exhibit

Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop talks with Frank McGovern and David Manning at the opening of the exhibition ‘Guardians of Sunda Strait’.

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S-70B-2 Seahawk and AS350BA SquirrelThe S-70B-2 Seahawk and the AS350BA Squirrel helicopter types will be retired from RAN service on 1 Dec 17.

• HMAS Albatross Divisions will incorporate formal retirement of the S-70B-2 and the AS350BA. 0900-1000 Fri, 1 Dec 17 – Dress S2.

• The S-70B-2 Seahawk and AS350BA Squirrel Official Retirement Function will be conducted 1800-2300 Fri, 1 Dec 17 – Dress Semi Formal Civilian Attire, Tickets $80pp.

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9NEWSNovember 2, 2017 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS

LEUT Andrew Ragless

WITH pride and enthusiasm, about 200 offic-ers and sailors from HMAS Penguin exercised their Freedom of Entry to the Municipality of Mosman last month.

The time honoured tradition was held in celebration of Penguin’s 75th anniversary of commissioning in 1942, and to formally open the biennial Festival of Mosman.

Mosman Deputy Mayor Councillor Roy Bendall said the Freedom of Entry was con-ferred in recognition of the friendship and diligent service the Navy had extended to the community.

“HMAS Penguin has a long and endur-ing friendship with the people of Mosman,” Councillor Bendall said.

“The event has been a great opportunity for the community to show their support for Penguin, and the legacy of the men and women who have served the area with distinction for more than 75 years, in war and in peace.”

CO Penguin CMDR Ian Campbell said the ship’s company was proud of its heritage.

“Throughout our history, Penguin has been an important part of the lower North Shore community,” CMDR Campbell said.

“We are honoured that we continue to enjoy the support of our neighbours and local com-munity, both here in Mosman and up at Avalon

Beach, where our annex is located.”On commissioning in July 1942, Penguin

was home to the Balmoral Naval Hospital and served as a convalescence centre and as base for Fairmile motor launches that patrolled Sydney Harbour.

Today, Penguin is home to the Australian Defence Force Diving School, Navy Medical and Hydrographic Schools, Maritime Operational Health Unit, the Submarine and Underwater Medicine Unit, One Commando Company and the Australian Defence Force Centre for Mental Health.

“Penguin remains active in the local community, regularly supporting charity events, including the Balmoral Swim for Cancer, Balmoral Burn, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, Cancer Council Relay for Life at Manly, the Mosman Festival, and Anzac Day commemorative services,” CMDR Campbell said.

The tradition of Freedom of Entry origi-nates in medieval times, when a city would show its trust in a group of men-at-arms by allowing them to enter their walls without being disarmed. Nowadays the right is a sym-bolic mark of honour and support from a city to a military unit.

More information about HMAS Penguin is available at http://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/hmas-penguin

Honour for Penguin

CO HMAS Penguin CMDR Ian Campbell leads the ship’s company down Military Road, Mosman, as local schoolchildren cheer them on (left). Photos: ABIS Bonny Gassner

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LEUT Will Singer

DEFENCE personnel based in Western Australia stopped traffic, closing the causeway to Garden Island in the name of fitness and wellbeing last month.

The largest ADF Walk to Work and Causeway Classic Fun Run was held during the spring school holi-days, allowing hundreds of Defence members and their families to enjoy a morning of fitness and festivities.

The causeway linking the Rockingham mainland to the Island was closed to make way for the hive of activity, when walkers and competi-tive runners took on more than six undulating kilometres across the two bridges to finish at the HMAS Stirling oval.

Fresh fruit, coffee and bacon and eggs sizzling on barbecues welcomed the finishers to a carnival atmosphere at the base’s oval, where CO Stirling CAPT Brian Delamont acknowledged

the great success of the event.“Organisation and execution was

excellent, and it was a great day for all Stirling personnel and their families,” CAPT Delamont said.

“The large number of support per-sonnel working on the day for food, traffic management and security made sure everything went smoothly.

“It is the major annual event for the base and I think this was our larg-est so far.”

Billy the Blood Drop and a team

from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service completed the event. They used the occasion to create awareness of the need for more blood dona-tions for the 2017 Defence Blood Challenge.

Red Cross Blood Service Community Relations Officer Gina Tracey said there was still time for Defence members and their families to book blood donation appointments to contribute.

“In just five weeks Stirling has

already reached 95 donations, with the potential to save 280 lives, which is a huge effort so far,” she said.

“The Defence Blood Challenge provides wonderful support to our patients in need.”

The fitter participants smashed through the kilometres on Dampier Road, with the winning honours pre-sented to ABCD Joshua Hilliard, fin-ishing in a time of 25min, and ABBM Stephanie Went winning the female category in a time of 30min 47sec.

Stepping out at Stirling

Participants in the annual HMAS Stirling Walk to Work day on the 6.4km route to Stirling’s oval.Photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko

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LCDR Fiona Eggins

A MEMBER of HMAS Warramunga’s crew was given a special task as the ship sailed for the Middle East region.

The crew paused on the flight deck on a sunny morning last month to scatter the ashes of LSMT James Phillips’ grandfather, AB Douglas Reginald Phillips.

“I am a fourth-generation sailor and it is an honour and privilege to commit my grandfather’s ashes to the sea,” LS Phillips said.

CHAP Stephen Hutchison conducted the ceremony, while SWO Luke McNally read out the service history of AB Phillips, and XO LCDR Warren Bechly presented the Australian National Flag to LS Phillips.

CHAP Hutchison said it was fitting for any former sailor or officer to be scattered at sea, “and especially where there is a fam-ily member present. It is a very moving moment laying to rest one of our own”.

With the ship’s company at attention with caps off, LS Phillips scattered his grandfather’s ashes into the sea and CHAP Hutchison committed them to the winds.

AB Phillips joined the Navy on May 2, 1941, qualified as a gunnery rating and served in N-class destroyers HMA Ships Nepal and Napier during World War II, pri-marily manning the 4.7 inch guns. He also served in HMA Ships Torrens and Cerberus.

He was demobilised on March 20, 1946, from where he joined the South Australian Mines Department as a driller, including being responsible for drilling the test bore holes at proposed locations of the Port Augusta Power Station and Adelaide airport.

He died on November 25, 2016, aged 92.

Special farewell at sea

XO HMAS Warramunga LCDR Warren Bechly presents LSMT James Phillips with the Australian National Flag and offers his condolences after the ceremony for his grandfather. Photo: LSIS Tom Gibson

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LTCOL Phil Pyke

HMAS Adelaide visited Singa-pore last month to strengthen humanitarian assistance and disaster relief interoperability

with the Singaporean Armed Forces.Australia and Singapore have a

strong and long history of defence engagement and cooperation, found-ed on shared interests in security and stability in the region.

CO Adelaide CAPT Jonathan Earley said he was pleased the ship could work with the Singaporeans again.

“This visit allows us to build on aviation and landing craft train-ing conducted last month between Adelaide and RSS Resolution while operating off the east coast of Aus-tralia,” he said.

During the visit to the RSS

Singapura, members from Adelaide trained with counterparts, involving the embarkation of Singaporean per-sonnel and vehicles via landing craft.

At the same time, both forces con-ducted medical and aviation exercise planning.

Members of the Singapore Navy transited on Adelaide as the ship moved from Singapura to Sem-bawang Naval Base.

HMA Ships Adelaide and Darwin visited Singapore as part of Indo-Pa-cific Endeavour, a joint task group de-ployment to the region demonstrating the ADF’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities and commitment to regional engagement.

The ships have visited Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste as part of Australia’s focus on strengthening military cooperation with regional partners.

IN SYNC WITH SINGAPORE

Landing craft depart HMAS Adelaide before sunrise to conduct humanitarian aid and disaster response training with the Singapore Armed Forces in Changi Bay, Singapore. Photo: LSIS Peter Thompson

A vehicle is driven off an LHD landing craft as other landing craft from HMAS Adelaide approach the shore. Photo: POIS Andrew Dakin

A vehicle is guided ashore from one of the landing craft. Photo: POIS Andrew Dakin

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A special tribute was paid to a unique unit last month, Dallas McMaugh reports.

ALMOST 200 veterans and their families gathered in Nowra on October 15 for three days of activities

marking the 50th anniversary of the formation of Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight Vietnam.

The busy schedule of events includ-ed a church service, memorial plaque dedication, a tour of HMAS Albatross, a seminar, an official reception, and a ceremonial sunset and march.

CO 723SQN CMDR Peter Wynter said the event was a great success.

“For 723SQN this has been a really important commemoration,” CMDR Wynter said.

“It was great to see the veterans sharing their experiences with current aircrew and maintenance personnel, who now have a great appreciation of the service and sacrifice etched into the Battle Honour Vietnam 1967-71, which hangs proudly in the Squadron passageway.”

For the veterans, the Navy Iroquois helicopter perched at the entrance of Nowra is a familiar sight.

Now a popular tourist attraction and declaration of Nowra’s status as a ‘Navy town’, it was one of the seven

Salute to those who got ‘the bloody job done’

Iroquois the Vietnam Flight aircrew trained on before their arrival in Vietnam on October 16, 1967.

While the image and distinctive sound of the Bell UH1 Iroquois are among the most instantly recognis-able symbols of the Vietnam War, the role of the Fleet Air Arm in that war is not so widely known.

That first contingent, comprising eight pilots, four observers, four air-crewmen, 24 technical sailors and six support staff, was formed under the

command of then LCDR Neil Ralph (now RADM retd), in July 1967 as part of 723SQN.

Between 1967 and 1971 the Helicopter Flight Vietnam was fully integrated with the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company, flying Iroquois in both utility and gun-ship configurations.

The relationship between the RAN and the US Army was a unique one. The officially designated Experimental Military Unit (EMU)

needed a unique motto, and they chose “Get the Bloody Job Done”.

CN VADM Tim Barrett said their role was “anything but straightfor-ward”.

“EMU pilots and crews were almost immediately involved in flying troops into operations, and within a few months, each pilot and crew was averaging between 120 and 130 fly-ing hours a month, the equivalent of a year’s flying time here in Australia,” VADM Barrett said.

“The work, as you would expect, was extremely dangerous.”

The company’s first major operation, Operation Santa Fe, was a lift of 9th Infantry Division troops into northeast Phuoc Tuy in early November 1967.

This operation involved more than 80 helicopters flying in support of a combined allied sweep against the 5th Viet Cong Division. It was one of the largest operations any contingent participated in.

The guard rests on arms during the ceremony; CN VADM Tim Barrett with members of the RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Nowra; Vietnam veterans at the memorial service; and COMFAA CDRE Chris Smallhorn and VADM Tim Barrett salute during the service. Photos: ABIS Steven Thomson

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RADM Ralph described some of the challenges they faced.

“Being at low level in the air, close to the scene of action, made the aircraft vulnerable to ground fire,” he said.

“In my year we lost 10 aircraft to ground fire, 41 were damaged, and we lost eight crew killed in action.

“These operations made great demands on aircrew and tested every aspect of their training, experience, situational awareness, personal com-

mitment and resourcefulness.“There were many situations,

such as ammunition resupply to the forward elements, which required aircraft and crews to act indepen-dently or operate in smaller forma-tions, often at night.

“Involvement in actions of this sort brought out the best in people, and very brave and courageous acts, which involved risk to survival – a frequent part of a day’s operations.”

Throughout the Helicopter Flight

Vietnam’s deployment there were many acts of bravery and sacrifice. The gallantry and distinguished service was recognised by the award of three Members of the British Empire, eight Distinguished Service Crosses, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, one British Empire Medal, 24 Mentioned-in-Dispatches and numerous Vietnamese and United States decorations.

723SQN, the Flight’s parent unit, was awarded the battle honour

Vietnam 1967-71 on December 22, 1972.

Australian Navy pilots ceased fly-ing on June 8, 1971, and the main-tenance section were stood down on the same day.

During the four-year deployment, more than 200 Fleet Air Arm person-nel rotated through four contingents. The unit was continuously engaged in offensive operations earning not only the aviators, but also the main-tenance and support staff, a reputa-

tion second to none – a reputation for “getting the bloody job done.”

The memorial plaque unveiling by VADM Barrett was followed by a flypast from 723SQN in missing man formation, with one helicopter breaking away in memory of the fallen.

“There weren’t many of us, but we made a difference,” RADM Ralph said.

The guard rests on arms during the ceremony; CN VADM Tim Barrett with members of the RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Nowra; Vietnam veterans at the memorial service; and COMFAA CDRE Chris Smallhorn and VADM Tim Barrett salute during the service. Photos: ABIS Steven Thomson

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THE travelling roadshow of Australian War Memorial artefacts to commemorate the centenary of World War I may

have finished its national tour in April but it made a lasting impact on many Australians.

At the Australian Event Awards 2017, held at the Events Centre in Caloundra in September, the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience (SACE) won several national awards and was voted Australia’s Favourite Event for the year.

The exhibition was set up in 23 rural, regional and metropolitan loca-tions, over a two-year period, provid-ing more than 368,000 visitors the opportunity to view priceless artefacts.

The ADF Liaison Officer to SACE, LTCOL Matt Vertzonis, said more than a thousand ADF personnel assisted visitors to the exhibitions.

“It was an absolute privilege to work with so many committed people from the Navy, Army and Air Force,” LTCOL Vertzonis said.

“Whether permanent force mem-bers or reservists, there were so many people who contributed to SACE’s success, not only in the public eye, but also behind the scenes –- in the areas of logistics, administration and coor-dination.

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After opening to audiences in 23 centres across the country, the Spirit of Anzac Experience has been voted Australia’s favourite event, LTCOL Matt Vertzonis reports

Public respond to tour

SACE demonstrated a professional, can-do and respectful attitude. There can be little doubt that this was one of

the primary factors leading to SACE being voted Australia’s Favourite Event in 2017.

“It has also positively enhanced the reputation of the ADF in the minds of visitors, many of whom have little

contact with serving personnel.” Commander Australian Defence

College MAJGEN Simone Wilkie, who was appointed Deputy Envoy of the SACE executive committee, thanked all those involved.

“Defence and the other SACE partners appreciate the professionalism and creative talent that Imagination Pty Ltd brought to this event,” MAJGEN Wilkie said.

“Contracted by the SACE partners to design and deliver the experience, their team embraced the project with a real passion – it was not ‘just another job’ to them.

“ADF members, together with staff from Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank, worked brilliantly with the on-site Imagination team to make it all happen.

“On behalf of the ADF, I congratu-late Imagination for not only achieving Australia’s Favourite Event award, but also for winning two other category awards for SACE – Best Exhibition, and the Best Achievement in Design, Look and Theming – as well as for being runners-up in two further cat-egories.

“Well done to all ADF members who were involved with this unique event. You can all be proud of your individual and collective contribution to Australia’s favourite event.”

LCDR Brett Lane and WOET Kurk Brandstater

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Kalgoorlie exhibitions.

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WOMEN in Navy Leadership was the focus of a three-day camp at HMAS Stirling last

month as part of the Defence Work Experience Program.

The camp was attended by 20 young women from Years 10, 11 and 12 from a number of schools across Western Australia and Queensland.

Activities were designed to expose the attendees to Navy life but were also an opportunity to meet some of the female leaders that have made a successful career in the Navy.

Included were visits to CDT-4, the School of Survivability and Ship Safety and the weapons training simu-lator system.

The participants gained an insight into life at sea with visits to HMAS Launceston and HMAS Waller, as well as a chance to pass the physical fitness test at Stirling gym.

Grace Corboy-Stevens, of Perth College, said she was given an insight to Navy life.

A career eye-openerYoung women got the chance to see what a career in the Navy might offer them, LEUT Mick Wheeler reports

“I particularly enjoyed visiting the diving team and was fascinated by the use of robotic technology in that area,” she said.

“I learned about the camp through my Naval cadet unit TS Perth, and this camp has made me think more about being a maritime warfare officer and going to ADFA in Canberra.”

Bethanie Carmody, of Baldivis

Secondary College, enjoyed the lead-ership training.

“Having heard about this opportu-nity from my careers and enterprise teacher, I enjoyed the team-building activities and the challenge of stand-ing up in front of a large group,” she said.

“I’m interested in submarines so to see one was fantastic.”

The camp was organised by LEUT Claire Thurling, of Sailors’ Leadership Management Faculty - West, who was impressed with the young women and the questions they asked.

“I like putting together a program like this to show young women the Navy is something they can join, and take away many of the barriers they feel might be there to them joining,”

LEUT Thurling said.“They have met a number of our

impressive female leaders, and they had some very intelligent questions for them about careers in the Navy.”

Gabrielle Rotairo, of Pinjarra Senior High School, found a lot on offer.

“I thought that your life in the Navy would be quite restricted, but there are many things to do and see,” she said.

“I also like the physical activity associated with Navy life and the lead-ership skills that come with a career in the Navy.”

Sarah Kirkbride, of Carine Senior High School, said her highlight was the physicality of the roles.

“The standouts for me have been the 16km bike ride around Garden Island and entering the smoke-filled compartment.

“I’m thinking about a career in nursing and now have an idea about how that career could happen in the Navy,” she said.

Work Experience Liaison Officer Kym Pajich, of Youth and Reserve Division, said the wide range of activi-ties at Stirling made it a great place for the work experience program.

“The facilities and personnel here have made for an excellent camp, and the exposure that the young women have had to females in Navy leader-ship was a highlight of the three days,” she said.

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PARTICIPANTS at last month’s Sea Power Conference in Sydney experienced a taste of Navy training at the adjoin-ing Pacific 2017 International Maritime Exposition.

Showcasing new technology, the Training Force stand was a popular exhibit, garnering inter-est from Navy members, foreign navies, Defence contractors, and virtual reality enthusiasts.

The stand was staffed by Training Force personnel to pro-vide insight into how the Force has evolved in the 21st century.

Training Systems Officer LEUT Kira Thomas-Schumacher said with the inception of Australian Defence Education Learning Environment (ADELE), Training Force had progressed many of its courses into a blended learning model.

“The enthusiasm expressed by our training developers is great to see,” LEUT Thomas-Schumacher said.

“There is certainly frustra-tion when it comes to internet connectivity but we are finding our developers and instruc-

tors really want to push the boundaries to experience what’s possible in an online learning environment.”

Visitors to the stand were able to experience the virtual reality of flight deck marshal-ling. This included being able to see a helicopter land in front of them on the deck of an LHD from the perspective of a flight deck marshaller.

Also on display were the virtual walk-throughs for both the LHD and the Collins-class submarine.

However, it was the subma-rine virtual reality experience that attracted the most interest.

Visitors were able to under-take the tasks of a marine tech-nician operating the diving and safety console, and experience the cramped conditions inside a submarine.

OIC Training Support and Governance at Training Authority Submarines LCDR James Robertson said Navy’s VR compared favourably with the other virtual reality systems on display.

COMTRAIN CDRE Justin Jones agreed.

“It’s great to see that

Training Force is cutting edge when it comes to the use of vir-tual reality in training,” CDRE Jones said.

LCDR Robertson said tri-als the VR had delivered 100 per cent pass rates among the trainees.

“We are looking forward to expanding use of the technol-ogy,” he said.

OIC Training Technology Support Unit LCDR Sarah Mills said innovating Navy training was the way to connect with new learners.

“Virtual reality is just one element. We are continually looking for methods to innovate our training,” LCDR Mills said.

“By innovating the way we train, we can become more effective and more efficient, we can save on platform wear and tear, and we can undertake training anywhere at any time.

“On top of that, our new learners have grown up in the digital age and we are showing them we are right there at the forefront of learning innovation and technology.”

LCDR James Robertson guides LCDR Renee Haremza as she experiences virtual reality at the Navy Training Force stand at the maritime exposition.

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23PERSONNELNovember 2, 2017 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS

NAVY members and their fami-lies recently took part in the ADF Families Survey to share their experi-ences of military life and their views on current support services for fami-lies.

DCN RADM Michael Noonan said the joint initiative of Defence and Defence Families Australia this year focused on employment, wellbeing, childcare and awareness, as well as the use of support services.

“The 2017 survey results are now out and provide Defence with insights into the impact of ADF conditions of service on family members’ sat-isfaction with military life,” RADM Noonan said.

“Overall, more than 1000 Navy members and their families responded to the survey, representing 23 per cent of respondents.”

The survey found that 70 per cent of Navy partners and single-parent members are proud to tell others that they are part of an ADF family.

However, many civilian partners reported having to make career and employment sacrifices.

While this is an expected part of ADF life, given frequent relocations, reports of unemployment among Navy partners is about 12 per cent, compared to the national average of about six per cent.

Underemployment, where partners are working part-time or casually but would like to do more, is also higher than in the wider population at about 11 per cent.

When it comes to childcare, the

POB Laura Whittle is joined by family members on the wharf at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, before embarking HMAS Warramunga last month for deployment to the Middle East. Photo: ABML-SC Craig Walton

Families share views

survey found that 94 per cent of Navy families could access the services they needed. For those who have reported difficulties, they said afford-ability, places available, and operating hours were the main barriers.

“Defence is committed to under-standing the needs of Navy people and their families and will use the

results in the survey to ensure pro-grams and services continue to evolve to better meet their needs,” RADM Noonan said.

The detailed results of the survey, and how Defence is addressing key areas of con-cern for families, are now on the Defence Community Organisation website at www.defence.gov.au/dco

The ADF Families Survey is a joint initiative of Defence Community Organisation and Defence Families of Australia. It aims to provide insights into the impact of ADF conditions of service on family members’ satisfaction with service life.

The full results of the 2017 survey will be available later in 2017.

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Parents of ADF Members

37% PARENTS OF ADF MEMBERS said they don’t know how to contact their child while they’re deployed.

Families and Postings

PARTNERS

SINGLE PARENT ADF MEMBERS and DUAL

ADF COUPLES

19% 34% feel the ADF considers family

circumstances in postings.

94%were able to access the childcare services they needed.

Childcare Access

58% of those who couldn’t access the childcare they needed say AFFORDABILITY is a barrier.

Pride and Belonging

Civilian PARTNERS are proud to tell others that they are part of an ADF family.

Partner Employment14%

unemployed

12% underemployed

81% of civilian PARTNERS say that they had made EMPLOYMENT SACRIFICES because of their partner’s ADF career.

14% of civilian PARTNERS say they are UNEMPLOYEDCompared to the national unemployment rate of around 6% (Australian Bureau of Statistics).

12% of civilian PARTNERS say they are UNDEREMPLOYED in that they are working part-time but would like to work more hours.

2017 ADF FAMILIES SURVEYA Snapshot of Results

An increase of more than 1000 on 2015 participation

5% were parents of ADF members

30% were others, including dual ADF couples and ADF members

4649(14%)

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AROUND Australia, Defence’s PTIs work hard to ensure our people are fit, healthy and ready to fight.

In between running PT sessions and developing programs for people, they’re often asked questions about health, fit-ness and how to meet specific goals.

While the DPN contains the answers to most people’s questions, the infor-mation is spread over a number of web-sites, policies and directives. Often it’s easier to head over to your local PTI to find the answer you’re looking for.

A triservice team of PTIs is posted to ADFA and, here, the Navy repre-sentatives respond to the five most fre-quently asked questions.

If you have specific questions about how anything mentioned applies to you, speak to your local PTI, who will have a wealth of knowledge, experience and skills to share with you.

Q: Are there PTIs on ships?

A: Yes, there is one PTI posted to each Major Fleet Unit. PTIs at sea are responsible for maintaining the health and wellbeing of personnel on board by running PT classes, managing the on-board gymnasium and organising whole-of-ship sporting activities.

Q: How do I keep fit at sea?

A: Go to organised PT. It’s run two or three times a day, depending on the ship’s routine. You can also team up with a training buddy to help push and

challenge one another. PT works on making your strengths greater and your weaknesses stronger.

Q: How do I train for the 2.4km PFT while at sea?

A: Run-walk ratios are a great way to improve your run time. A 2:1 ratio can be broken down to a 60-second run and a 30-second walk. The key to your improvement is running at 75 per cent of your maximum effort. This trains your body to become highly efficient at disposing of lactic acid.

If you have access to a large flight deck, get out and enjoy the sunshine, or turn the music up while you’re on the treadmill.

Q: What should I be eating to lose weight?

A: A nutrition plan is targeted for weight loss, and you’ll be required to provide an honest eating diary over a seven-day period. When we receive the diary, we’ll make small changes to show your body’s response towards eat-ing correctly and proof of weight loss.

Q: Can I still train while I am pregnant or after I have a baby?

A: If required, we’ll provide advice about sustaining training and a good fitness base throughout the trimesters of pregnancy up until birth. We will also work with you, in consultation with Defence’s physiotherapists and civilian medical specialists, to design a program to aid in your return to work.

CPL Sebastian Beurich talks to our PTIs about the questions they face in ensuring we are primed for duty.

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Passing on new skills

ADFRU player SMN Thomas Hiramatsu (with ball) takes part in a coaching clinic with students from the Murri School leading up to the Noosa International Rugby 7s Festival. Photo: CPL Casey Forster

THE Navy Surf Riders Association (NSRA) will hold its annual Navy Surfing Carnival, previously known as the Navy Surfing Championships, from November 26 to December 1 in the Ulladulla area in NSW.

The carnival is an opportunity for all Navy personnel to get involved in surfing regardless of experience, age

or gender, and it’s a great way to keep fit. Two days of coaching will be pro-vided at the start of the week by 1990 Women’s World Surf Riding Champion Pam Burridge.

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All on board for carnival

LEUT Kirsti Burtenshaw

A REWARDING day of coaching indigenous stu-dents in Brisbane set the scene for the Australian Defence Force Rugby Union (ADFRU) teams’ encour-aging performances at the Noosa International Rugby 7s Festival last month.

A few days after spend-ing time with secondary stu-dents from the Murri School at Acacia Ridge the women’s team finished in the top four in its debut appearance at Noosa, while the men notched up their best result at the tournament.

Keen to give back to the local indigenous community, the players and team man-agement delivered fun and engaging training sessions at the school on October 9.

Although the activity was primarily for the students, the players got a lot out of it and everyone involved was thrilled with the outcome.

LSPTI Amy Carpenter, of HMAS Kuttabul, said the children and Defence per-sonnel had a great day at the school.

“It was incredible to be

able to pass on something to the kids,” she said.

The school’s principal, Philomena Downey, said the students enjoyed the time with the sailors, soldiers and airmen.

“The students and teach-ing staff were impressed,” she said.

“The kids responded well and were hungry for more. We hope to do this again in the future.”

After the high of the community engagement it was back to work, as the squad began preparing for the Noosa event, from October 13-15.

The men finished in the top eight, which was their best finish at the festival.

The women made it to the Championship Cup semi-final, giving them a top-four finish in the first appearance at the tournament.

ADFRU head coach SPR Keli Fukofuka said the women “hit the Rugby 7s arena with a point to prove” as both teams build towards the ARU Nationals in Bendigo in November.

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CPL Mark Doran

POLITICAL and Defence leaders celebrated the achievements of Team Australia at September’s Invictus Games in Canada with a reception at Parliament House in Canberra on October 18.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and CDF ACM Mark Binskin praised the athletes, along with their families and the team staff, at the function hosted by Defence Minister Marise Payne.

The ADF and RSL sent 43 ath-letes to the games in Toronto, which brought together more than 550 wounded, injured or ill serving and

retired military personnel from 17 nations in late September.

Speaking to the 25 athletes who made it to Canberra, Senator Payne said the team probably exceeded its own expectations,with “an impressive number of medals and numerous per-sonal bests”.

“But what you showed with your determination, strength and achieve-ment – with a touch of Aussie humour and irreverence where required – came through,” she said.

“Every single one of you exempli-fies the most extraordinary fighting skill and you proved the role of the Invictus Games in rehabilitation and recovery.”

Mr Turnbull also thanked the ath-letes for their service and inspiration.

“We know the freedoms we exer-cise in this parliament are due to you, and those like you, who’ve carried out with the Anzac spirit the defence of our nation for generations,” he said.

“You demonstrated during the Invictus Games that you truly are unconquered, as unconquered as is Australia’s commitment to freedom, our way of life, our democracy and rule of law – the values you have always defended.”

Mr Shorten said the athletes repre-sented the purest expression of sport, the noblest mateship and the very best of Australia.

“I cannot wait until Sydney 2018, when tens of thousands of your fel-low Australians will be cheering your names,” he said.

ACM Binskin said the excellent results in Toronto did not come from just sitting around.

“They came from a lot of hard work in long, painful, gruelling hours during the days, weeks and months leading up to the games,” he said.

“The media coverage in Australia and the outpouring of emotion and support was fantastic.

“The strong support from the ath-letes’ families was also important, as they couldn’t have done it without your love and compassion.”

Team Australia co-captain CAPT Emma Kadziolka said she and her co-captain SGT Peter Rudland had watched each athlete grow and develop since the first training camp in January.

“It’s been a privilege to be a part of their Invictus journey as we watched on with pride and saw the grit, deter-mination and dedication demonstrated during the training and competition,” CAPT Kadziolka said.

“We believe the greatest success happened off the field and outside of competition, where the unconquered spirit of 43 individual athletes united as a team. Let’s continue to use the power of adaptive sports to help others come from where we once were.”

Pride and high praise

CPL Bill Solomou

THE Navy Dragons paddled their way to back-to-back champion-ships at this year’s Dragons Abreast Dragon Boat Festival on Darling Harbour, Sydney, last month.

First-time competitor LSET Penelope Culpan said the RAN Dragon Boat Association had been

developing a grass roots team for the past year.

“There was great competition and as always a wonderful, friendly atmosphere,” she said.

“It was an opportunity to repre-sent Navy in the community for a wonderful cause.”

LS Culpan said the majority of the team consisted of first-timers.

The team competed in the corpo-rate division.

LS Culpan said there were 11 teams in the division.

Team Coach ABMUSN Ellen Zyla said she was proud of the team’s performance.

“They all trained so hard and put in the effort on the day,” she said.

Back-to-back win for our Dragons

THIS year’s was the 10th Dragons Abreast Annual Festival held on Sydney Harbour.

Dragons Abreast Australia is a national not-for-profit registered charity that raises breast cancer awareness through the sport of dragon boating and gives hope to those with a diagnosis of breast cancer, regardless of age, gender or sporting ability.

The program featured more than 30 novice or intermediate community or corporate teams, as well as competitive teams of breast cancer survi-vors and their supporters.

Navy members interested in attending ses-sions or competing are encouraged to email navysport.dragonboat@drn.mil.au

Training sessions are run at HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Kuttabul and Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra.

A worthy cause

The Australian Invictus Games team at Parliament House in Canberra with Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Defence Minister Marise Payne, and (front row, from left) CN VADM Tim Barrett, CDF ACM Mark Binskin, CA LTGEN Angus Campbell, CAF AIRMSHL Leo Davies and VCDF VADM Ray Griggs. Photo: Jayson Tufrey

The Navy Dragons in action at the championships on Sydney Harbour last month.

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SPORT

TOUCHDOWN

Navy reps in finals at national

touch titles

CPL Mark Doran

QUEENSLAND dominated the 2017 Defence National Touch Championships last month, winning the finals in all three divisions.

Fourteen teams made up of com-bined triservice personnel from five regions – ACT-NSW Country, North Queensland, South Queensland, Sydney Metro and Northern Territory – competed at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.

In the men’s open division, ACT- NSW Country qualified for the final with a thrilling one-try victory over

North Queensland in the semi-final. The win set up a showdown with

South Queensland A, the frontrunners all tournament, who went on to win their sixth consecutive championship.

Both teams scored five tries a piece in an enthralling first half.

Boasting experienced players LSATA Jesse Bryant, of 725SQN, and young guns ABATA Nicholas Smith and ABATA Stephen Holmes, of 816SQN, the NT combined players from Darwin and Adelaide to form threee men’s open teams.

ABATA Matthew Bowker played for ACT-NSW Country and said his

team was fortunate to make it to the final against SQ.

“The games against SQ and the one against NT were our toughest matches in the series,” he said.

“The best part of the champion-ships was the great atmosphere and it was a great turnout.”

AB Bowker was selected to play in the ADF men’s open team at the NSW State Cup this month.

In the Plate Final, NT A faced Sydney Metro, with the men from the territory edging out Sydney 6-4.

The women’s open was contested between NQ, SQ and Sydney Metro.

After success in both men’s divi-sions SQ were looking to complete the trifecta, however, they were met by a formidable NQ outfit that had been impressive all tournament.

Despite a fighting performance by the southern women, NQ proved far too strong in the final, recording a comfortable 8-2 victory.

In the men’s over 30s final, it was an all-SQ affair with the undefeated SQ A team up against their B side teammates.

The match was closer than many predicted thanks to a gutsy effort by SQ B, however, SQ A showed their

class to eventually run out winners 8-5 and maintain their undefeated status.

AB Holmes was named Player of the Tournament in the men’s open division.

At the end of the tournament the new ADF Touch Football President, LTCOL Philip Corkeron, thanked the retiring President WGCDR Kim Samin for her contribution of more than 30 years to ADF Touch.

LTCOL Corkeron also congratu-lated the players selected to represent the ADF at the upcoming NSW State Cup and National Touch League.

ABATA Stephen Holmes receives the ball during a game between ACT-NSW Country and South Queensland in the open men’s division at the 2017 Defence National Touch Championships. Photo: Anna-Lise Brink

The Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal approved the following changes:• Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2% increase from 2 November 2017

The tables show salaries and allowances for ADF members. The base salary rates (ie not inclusive of Service Allowance: Permanent Force – $13,991 pa)are shown.These tables will be updated as part of the WRA process as follows:• Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2% increase from 1 November 2018• Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2% increase from 14 November 2019

This brochure is a guide only. For all ADF pay rates, including reserve and specialist pay rates, visit www.defence.gov.au/PayAndConditions/ADF/WRA.asp For further information on policy and entitlements, refer to the ADF Pay and Conditions Manual on the intranet at drnet.defence.gov.au/People or the internet at www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac

Officers

Navy Army RAAF Incr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CAPT COL GPCAPT 1 152,099 156,432 161,432 165,764 170,597 176,012 181,449 187,327 193,212 197,144

0 147,773 152,105 157,109 161,438 166,270 171,687 177,119 183,003 188,888 192,818

CMDR LTCOL WGCDR 1 129,923 134,256 139,262 143,592 148,422 153,836 159,273 165,157 171,038 174,970

0 125,680 130,014 135,018 139,349 144,179 149,595 155,028 160,914 166,796 170,728

LCDR MAJ SQNLDR 2 93,995 98,327 103,329 107,663 112,494 117,909 123,344 129,227 135,108 139,040

1 91,022 95,358 100,357 104,688 109,519 114,936 120,371 126,254 132,138 136,066

0 88,039 92,375 97,375 101,706 106,537 111,953 117,388 123,274 129,156 133,086

LEUT CAPT FLTLT 5 83,093 87,428 92,430 96,762 101,593 107,008 112,443 118,328 124,212 128,141

4 80,264 84,599 89,601 93,934 98,765 104,179 109,613 115,496 121,381 125,311

3 77,427 81,761 86,762 91,094 95,926 101,343 106,777 112,660 118,544 122,472

2 74,607 78,944 83,944 88,274 93,108 98,522 103,954 109,841 115,725 119,653

1 71,787 76,119 81,120 85,453 90,284 95,700 101,133 107,016 112,900 116,832

0 68,955 73,285 78,286 82,619 87,450 92,865 98,303 104,185 110,066 113,998

SBLT LT FLGOFF 3 64,134 68,465 73,466 77,799 82,627 88,042 93,479 99,364 105,247 109,179

2 61,804 66,137 71,139 75,469 80,301 85,716 91,152 97,036 102,920 106,848

1 59,514 63,846 68,849 73,181 78,012 83,425 88,861 94,747 100,629 104,559

0 57,321 61,652 66,655 70,988 75,818 81,235 86,668 92,549 98,435 102,366

ASLT 2LT PLTOFF 1 55,438 59,773 64,775 69,105 73,936 79,353 84,785 90,669 96,553 100,483

0 53,555 57,890 62,889 67,222 72,053 77,468 82,906 88,786 94,672 98,601

Other Rank Appointed as Officer – Transitional (Closed to New Entrants)

Navy Army RAAF Incr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

LEUT CAPT FLTLT 3 83,093 87,428 92,430 96,762 101,593 107,008 112,443 118,328 124,212 128,141

2 81,097 85,430 90,431 94,764 99,596 105,009 110,446 116,328 122,210 126,143

1 79,094 83,426 88,432 92,761 97,592 103,010 108,441 114,327 120,207 124,139

0 77,101 81,435 86,439 90,772 95,601 101,016 106,447 112,334 118,219 122,148

SBLT LT FLGOFF 3 75,110 79,443 84,444 88,775 93,607 99,023 104,458 110,340 116,224 120,154

2 73,113 77,446 82,447 86,781 91,609 97,025 102,460 108,343 114,230 118,157

1 71,115 75,451 80,450 84,782 89,616 95,029 100,463 106,347 112,230 116,162

0 69,114 73,448 78,447 82,779 87,610 93,025 98,460 104,344 110,229 114,156

ASLT 2LT PLTOFF 0 67,124 71,458 76,456 80,790 85,621 91,036 96,473 102,354 108,238 112,168

Warrant Officers Class 1

Rank Incr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WO1 – Tier C 0 - - - - - - - 109,211 114,487 120,177

WO1 – Tier B 0 - - - 91,753 95,629 99,815 104,332 109,211 114,487 120,177

WO1 – Tier A 1 79,728 82,320 85,642 89,225 93,102 97,284 101,806 106,685 111,956 117,650

0 78,083 80,672 83,993 87,583 91,457 95,637 100,159 105,039 110,310 116,003

ADF Permanent Pay Rates – 2 November 2017

Service

$ pa $/day

Service 13,991 -

Trainee 10,493 -

Reserve - 28.75

Submarine Escape Disability

$ pa $/day

Rate 6,813 40.64

Open water ascent <90m - 184.89

Open water ascent >90m - 369.75

Maritime

$ pa $/day

Disability

Major Fleet Unit 12,205 33.44

Minor War Vessel 14,425 39.52

Submarine 18,309 50.16

Sustainability

Completed 3 but less than 6 yrs 11,096 30.40

Completed 6 but less than 11 yrs 17,753 48.64

Completed 11 or more years 19,973 54.72

Boarding Party - 67.01

Unpredictable Explosives

$ pa $/Occur

Low Risk Search 4,224 33.44

High Risk Search 9,743 81.19

Render Safe 15,830 133.22

Render Safe (non continuous) 8,813 -

Paratrooper

$ pa $/day

Free Fall Instructor 12,205 33.44

PJI at PTS 9,743 26.69

PJI – other unit 6,813 18.67

Jump master 5,895 16.15

Free Fall Paratrooper 5,104 13.98

FFI in non-para posting (<3 yrs after) 2,785 -

Paratrooper duties - 40.64

1 CDO, 2 CDO, 4 Sqn, PTS, SASR, SOER, SOLS, equiv o/s unit

4,224 11.57

Other para units 2,111 5.78

PJI in non-para posting (<3 yrs after) 2,111 -

HAPO Descent – jumper - 387.12

HAPO Descent – non-jumper - 193.56

Clearance Diver

$ pa $/day

CD Team 21,662 59.35

CD Other 15,830 43.37

CD Trainee 12,205 33.44

CD Support Member and AMWCDTG 6,813 18.67

Deep Dive $/Occur $/Add hr

Per dive 332.06 -

Hourly rate – max 5 hrs - 34.10

Experimental Dive $/On – Occur $/Add hr

Grade 1 221.83 22.19

Grade 2 358.31 40.64

Grade 3 600.87 64.70

Grade 4 1,201.65 203.37

Special Forces

$ pa $/day

Disability

Qual SF incl SFSS Regimental posted or similar foreign

Cdo, TAG CD 33,326 68.48

SAS 41,657 68.48

SFSS within SOCOMD or similar foreign

Support 1B 6,813 18.67

Support 1C 9,743 26.69

Support 2/3 24,996 68.48

Cbt Controller/Officer 24,996 68.48

SF incl SFSS posted to SF School

Cdo, SAS, TAG CD, Trainee, SF Instruct 24,996 68.48

SF Support 2/3 15,830 43.37

Designated Special Duty

Tier A - 250.74

Tier B - 161.56

Tier C - 96.92

Sustainability

Qual SF Posted to SF Instr

Cdo 4,535 -

SASR 9,743 -

Qual SF Posted Outside Special Force Regt

Cdo 15,830 -

SAS 19,973 -

Disablement Tech Outside SOCOMD 6,813 -

Flying Disability$/rate

Annual 8,813

Daily 24.15

Field

$/day

Tier 1 67.01

Tier 2 39.52

Separation

$ pa

MWD(U) 2,785

MWD (Continuous exposure) 740

Arduous Conditions Navy SSS

$ pa

Safety Officer/Conducting Staff 740

Diving

$/rate

Instructor (pa) 6,813

Qualified Diver (per day) 67.01

Trainee / RCC (per day) 50.02

Recruit Instructor

$ pa

Sustainability 6,813

Disability allowance 8,813

Adventurous Training Instructor

$/rate

Instructor (pa) 6,813

Leader (per day) 50.02

Language Proficiency

$ pa

Lower

Special Circumstances 1,132

Group 1 1,132

Group 2 1,701

Group 3 2,267

Intermediate

Group 1 2,267

Group 2 3,400

Group 3 4,535

Higher

Group 1 3,400

Group 2 5,668

Group 3 7,924

Advance

Group 1 4,535

Group 2 7,924

Group 3 11,323

ADF Allowance Rates – 2 November 2017

Other Ranks

Navy Army RAAF Incr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CPO WO2 FSGT 1 73,435 76,024 79,346 82,934 86,810 90,992 95,512 100,392 105,662 111,356

0 71,918 74,507 77,830 81,417 85,292 89,476 93,995 98,876 104,145 109,839

SSGT 0 69,506 72,095 75,416 79,004 82,878 87,063 91,580 96,460 101,732 107,426

PO SGT SGT 2 64,816 67,405 70,729 74,316 78,191 82,374 86,893 91,773 97,045 102,737

1 63,467 66,057 69,378 72,968 76,842 81,027 85,541 90,424 95,696 101,390

0 62,146 64,735 68,058 71,646 75,521 79,705 84,222 89,103 94,374 100,069

LS CPL CPL 2 56,025 58,614 61,934 65,523 69,400 73,581 78,099 82,980 88,250 93,945

1 54,852 57,442 60,764 64,352 68,226 72,409 76,929 81,809 87,078 92,771

0 53,702 56,292 59,614 63,201 67,074 71,260 75,779 80,660 85,930 91,626

LCPL 0 49,399 51,987 55,307 58,898 62,772 66,956 71,473 76,354 81,623 87,319

AB PTE(P) LAC 0 48,378 50,968 54,290 57,877 61,753 65,939 70,454 75,334 80,607 86,298

SMN PTE AC 0 47,377 49,970 53,289 56,877 60,753 64,936 69,457 74,335 79,606 85,302

Senior Officers

Navy Army RAAF Point 1 2 3

VADM LTGEN AIRMSHL salary 397,824 397,824 397,824

position - 38,243 73,739

Incr 1 2 3

RADM MAJGEN AVM 1 248,606 - -

0 235,595 - -

CDRE BRIG AIRCDRE 1 199,084 211,202 215,253

0 193,291 205,057 208,988

Service Warrant Officers

Rank $ pa

WO1 – Tier D 120,177

Trainees

No Item $ pa

1 Recruit – basic training 37,302

2 Initial employment trg

0 – 6 months 42,631

6 – 12 months 45,296

12 months + 47,960

3 Degree and Off trg or prep:

Matriculation or equivalent: 26,051

1st year of training 31,840

2nd year of training 37,629

3rd year of training 43,418

4th year of training 49,207

4 Undergrad entry scheme – completing a degree greater than three years:

with 6 years to grad 26,051

with 5 years to grad 26,051

with 4 years to grad 31,840

with 3 years to grad 37,629

with 2 years to grad 43,418

in final year 49,207

1st postgrad legal year 57,890

1st postgrad med year 73,285

Undergrad entry scheme – completing a three year degree:

with 3 years to graduation 31,840

with 2 years to grad 37,629

in final year 43,418

No Item $ pa

5 Officer Tertiary Rct Scheme:

5 or 6 years to grad 26,051

with 4 years to grad 31,840

with 3 years to grad 37,629

with 2 years to grad 43,418

in final year 49,207

6 Officer training, no degree course:

• Army or RAAF:

without a degree (0 – 6 months) 43,418

without a degree (6 + months) 49,207

with a degree 49,207

• Navy:

without a degree (1st year) 43,418

without a degree (2nd year) 49,207

with a degree 49,207

7 Graduate medical scheme:

1st year 61,652

2nd year 63,846

3rd year 66,137

4th year 68,465

1st postgrad year 73,285

ADF Permanent Pay Rates – 2 November 2017