Edition 1440 April 18, 2019 The soldiers’ newspaper

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Disaster training in Sri Lanka Pages 6-7

TANK KILLER

Exercise Chimera tests new munition

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A SMArt 155 (Sensor-fused Munition for Artillery, Calibre 155) munition is fired from an M777 howitzer, from 107 Bty, 4 Regt, RAA, during Exercise Chimera at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: Cpl Kyle Genner

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IN ANCIENT times, a fire-breathing beast made from differ-ent animal parts was an omen of disaster. This beast was known as

a chimera. Rather than show off claws and

teeth, the modern Exercise Chimera displayed the high-tech sensors and explosively-formed projectile of the SMArt 155 (Sensor-fused Munition for Artillery, Calibre 155) artillery round.

It was the first live fire of Army’s SMArt 155 and precision-guided kit (PGK) fuze.

The new muni-tions destroyed three old Leopard tanks during the exercise at Shoalwater Bay from March 24-25.

It was 107 Bty, 4 Regt, RAA, who took the honour of firing the first SMArt 155 round.

Lt Hamish Jolly, command post officer for 107 Bty, checked the fire mission from the JFECC and ensured data was correct before sending infor-mation to the gun line.

“The battery was able to work though the mission and get effects on target,” he said.

“As we had been working up to this over the past two weeks, the pro-cess was relatively efficient.

“We now have data on the use of

SMArt and PGK and have experi-enced its use.”

Exercise Chimera, led by 4 Regt, RAA, was combined with the culmi-nating activity of their annual Shot Start exercise.

It was also the first time new all three gun regiments fired together in 11 years.

OPSO 4 Regt, RAA, Maj Christopher D’Aquino said gunners

went through RSO&I, dry fire and live fire, finishing in the SMArt 155 prac-tice.

“We pro-gressed through a three-day dry-fire component, then five days of live firing at battery level – by day and night – with Regt HQ as ExCon over the top,” Maj

D’Aquino said. “We were supported by 1RAR’s

RSS, which was excellent, providing an integration into our JFTs.

“They provided mortars that inte-grated with and fired in support of us.

“CSSB provided recovery assets which enabled us to emplace Leopard tanks as targets.”

The data obtained from Exercise Chimera will be passed to Army Knowledge Group and the School of Artillery to update doctrine.

A direct hit

A new artillery round readies Army to meet the challenges of the contemporary battlefield and looks ahead to future warfare, reports Capt Carrie Robards.

‘As we had been

working up to this over the past two

weeks the process was relatively

efficient.– Lt Hamish Jolly,

107 Bty command post officer

An M1156 precision-guided kit fuze for firing with a M777 howitzer is set.

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KEEPING an eye on Army’s new-est precision-guided munitions were ammunition technicians Capt Craig Fraser and Cpl Mathew Horne, of the Regional Explosive Ordnance Services, JLU-SQ.

They were on-hand to provide in-service surveillance of the muni-tions, along with disposal support if needed.

“One of the advantages to using SMArt is that if the submunitions fail to locate a target they self-destruct, lowering the incidence of UXOs,” Capt Fraser said.

“In this exercise, most submuni-tions attacked the target and those that didn’t self-destructed, so as far as we’re concerned the ammo func-tioned as designed.

“Army now has the data to look at target effects like how many rounds need to be fired to achieve an effect.”

SMArt 155’s payload consists of two autonomous, intelligent, high-performance submunitions.

“Two submunitions base eject, which means they push out of the rear of the projectile,” Capt Fraser said.

“The two submunitions float down under the parachute and rotate looking for a target.

“Once a target is acquired and the correct standoff distance reached, the submunition will deto-nate and attempt to penetrate the armoured vehicle with an explo-sively formed projectile.”

SMArt 155 can neutralise

INDUSTRY partners worked closely with Army to achieve the successful test of SMArt and PGK at Exercise Chimera.

Maj Tony Mumford, SO2 Joint Fires at AHQ said they had developed a strong relationship with the contractors.

“We were able to source three Leopard tanks and two armoured recov-ery vehicles from the range, but we needed to find a solution to simulate a live tank for the munition to target and engage,” he said.

It was here Maj Mumford sourced help from an industry partner.

Adam Ballantyne, of Downer, project manager for SMArt 155 targetry to AHQ, was brought on as an above-the-line con-tractor to support the procurement of tar-getry in support of Exercise Chimera.

“My core role was to procure the heat

signature solution, which is now being delivered by REDARC,” he said

“We have strikes on the target but I think the overall measures of success for the exercise were broader; getting pos-itive engagements with the weapon is pleasing.”

Mike Hartas, of REDARC, was able to simulate an armoured vehicle in condi-tions which could determine the effective functioning of SMArt.

“We specialise in power management solutions and for Exercise Chimera we were able to come up with a proposal for an innovative thermal targeting solution,” he said.

“The success of the activity is proof of the value of a collaborate environment and what is able to be delivered through partnership with Defence industry.”

Smart and lethal

armoured vehicles, including main battle tanks, stationary or moving, in all environments and weather.

Another component of the test was the precision-guided kit fuze.

LBdr Jake Hill , 107 Bty, 4 Regt, RAA, said it can be fitted to their 155mm shells but wouldn’t be needed on the GPS-guided Excalibur round.

“It screws into the top like any other fuze and is then set by the EPIAFS [Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter],” he said.

The fins on the side of the fuze help guide the round onto the target with increased accuracy at much farther ranges.

Maj Tony Mumford, of Joint Fires Army, said the weapon is pre-cision by name, but it was the effect

that commanders and planners need to consider.

“SMArt is best employed as an area denial weapon; it can deny avenues of approach,” he said.

“It can disrupt enemy assem-bly areas; this gives the commander options and effective fire support to manoeuvre elements.

“PGK is intended to guide rounds onto the target when engag-ing at long ranges. Land 17 Phase 1C.2 Future Artillery Ammunition will be introducing ammunition capable of engaging out to 40km.

“PGK provides the ability to have those rounds fall within 150m of the target, providing assured fires, reducing the quantity required to adjust and reducing collateral damage.”

Partnership on target

4 Regt, RAA, soldiers Bdr Ben Kingston, left, and Sgt Michael Saliba inspect an M777 howitzer.

Adam Balentine, of Downer, left, Mike Hartas of REDARC, WO2 Joseph Tampus and LBdr Thomas Lewis, of 4 Regt, RAA, with an artillery target.

Cpl Mathew Horne with the parachute of a SMArt-155 munition.

107 Bty, 4 Regt, RAA, soldiers prepare to fire an M777 howitzer during Exercise Chimera. Photos: Cpl Kyle Genner

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Capt Roger Brennan

WHILE sailing over the Indian Ocean en route to Sri Lanka aboard HMAS Canberra, Pte Michael Amarasinghe said he was looking to find a missing link in his life.

“I was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, although my family and I left there more than 30 years ago,” Pte Amarasinghe said.

“I live in Sydney, and I often see Sri Lankan families arrive in Australia. The culture they bring with them is what I have missed out on, it’s the missing piece in my life.”

Pte Amarasinghe joined the Australian Army Reserve as a truck driver in 2001 and is now a senior driving instructor, serving at 8CSSB.

“I have trained Defence person-nel from units across Australia and I’ve now been asked to run vehicle familiarisation courses on HMAS Canberra,” he said.

Pte Amarasinghe is part of the crew participating on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019.

What Pte Amarasinghe is looking forward to most is visiting his home-land to embrace his culture and to feel proud of what Sri Lanka has achieved in the past 30 years.

“When I was a young boy in Sri Lanka I didn’t know what I was look-

Homecoming three decades later

LS Jake Badior

HMAS Canberra’s ship’s company and embarked forces completed the 2019 Defence Census while sailing through the Bay of Bengal.

This is the eighth Defence Census since 1991, and aims to cap-ture the demographic profile of the 100,000-strong workforce.

The ship’s company and embarked forces were given census questionnaires on April 1.

“Each person has the right and ability to have their say in an anony-mous forum,” XO Canberra Cmdr Brett Westcott said.

“The important thing is that we all get to participate while deployed.”

Information gathered from the Census will be used to shape future conditions of service relevant to ADF and APS members and their families.

ing for personally, but I now miss the culture and people big time,” he said.

“Both of my parents have now passed and I can’t ask them where to go and what to do culturally.”

Being par t o f Indo-Pac i fic Endeavour 2019 is important for Pte

Amarasinghe as he has witnessed destruction from natural disasters such as the 2004 tsunami.

“It’s important for Sri Lanka and Australia to deepen their relationship and build capacity to respond to real-world incidents in the region togeth-

er,” he said. Pte Amarasinghe said he hoped his family would have been proud of him.

“I’m proud – I’m proud to be Sri Lankan, I’m proud to be Australian and I’m proud to be coming home,” he said.

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Pte Michael Amarasinghe aboard HMAS Canberra over the Indian Ocean during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.Photos: Cpl Kylie GIbson

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Capt Roger Brennan

A VILLAGE buried beneath a landslide confronted ADF personnel in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, as they took part in a Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) training activity conducted by the Sri Lankan Navy.

The site featured a coastal estuary system which replicated a flooded vil-lage where Sri Lanka’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) dem-onstrated rescue operations from boat, land, by air and across water gaps.

The buried village had been cut into the landscape and the Australian con-tingent watched on as 4RU members conducted search-and-rescue operations with canines and special equipment.

CO Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Leut-Cmdr DDK Duminda Dayananda said the exercise was important for both militaries.

“The exchange of experience was a great for us – I think the ADF mem-bers got a lot out of it too,” Leut-Cmdr Dayananda said.

“Disasters are a global issue and as militaries we should work together to save lives.”

Comd HMAS Canberra’s Amphibious Division Lt-Col Rory Hale said it was important personnel

Rescue takes a village

were able to demonstrate techniques to work together in times of crisis.

“We have witnessed a very capable Sri Lankan Navy simulate a recovery operation from a landslide event result-ing from a natural disaster,” Lt-Col Hale said.

“Activities like this are important for Australia and Sri Lanka.

“Should a natural disaster occur and the ADF is requested to support, then we have already formed those key relationships and have a greater under-standing of each other’s capabilities.”

Leut-Cmdr Dayananda said the squadron was first established in 2006 to combat the threat of water-borne ter-rorism.

“RABS was established in a war-time environment when terrorism was a real threat,” Leut-Cmdr Dayananda said.

“The Sri Lankan war ended in 2009, and as a result of the reduced threat environment, 4RU was stood up to respond to HADR.”

Sri Lanka is the ADF’s first port of call for Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019.

The Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit demonstrate a landslide rescue simulation during the Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief exchange program during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.Photos: Cpl Kylie GIbson

Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit members perform a simulated flood rescue.

Sri Lankan sailors demonstrate a rescue over a water gap with an Australian soldier.

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Leut Todd Fitzgerald

AUSTRALIAN veterans of the Afghanistan campaign have returned to the country to help its military develop its Black Hawk capabili-ties.

Sgt Justin Cleggett is one of those who returned in February as part of the small team helping the Afghan Air Force develop its UH-60 Black Hawk capability.

“All of us in this group are Afghanistan vet-erans and were here eight to 10 years ago, so it is good to come back and see how the country has changed and progressed,” Sgt Cleggett said.

Sgt Cleggett trains the Afghan aircrew in the practical skills they will need to fly a mis-sion.

“An aircrewman, as part of the Black Hawk crew, assists the pilots during a mission, whether that be by performance and mission planning, ensuring cargo and passengers are secure, defending the aircraft or conducting winch rescues and external cargo operations.,” he said

“We focus on different areas such as defending the aircraft, identifying targets and operating the weapons systems on the air-frame. These skills are critical for the safe conduct of operations.”

The team of eight, which includes aviation advisers and force protection, is embedded into the US-led Train Advise Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

They perform the role alongside personnel from the US and Sweden.

Sgt Cleggett enjoys teaching his Afghan colleagues but said it was made a little more difficult by the language barrier.

He said English was the language of the skies and Afghan pilots were good English speakers, but many of the aircrewmen were not as proficient.

“Some of the aircrewmen work very hard to develop their English and I am working on my

Imparting knowledge

Dari so we meet halfway,” Sgt Cleggett said. “Everyone is very professional and we have

a very strong working relationship so that also helps us to get over the minor obstacles.”

Sgt Cleggett is driven by a desire to help his Afghan partners bring peace and stability to their country.

“I have seen how far this nation has come and I enjoy having an input to help it grow even more,” he said.

“After this six-month deployment I can go home knowing I have imparted everything I know to the Afghan crewmen so that they can pass this knowledge on to their Afghan col-leagues to grow this capability.

“They are very humble and proud of their nation. They are appreciative of the work we are doing here and they enjoy going flying with us because they come back a better pilot or aircrewman.”

‘All of us in this group

are Afghanistan veterans and were

here eight to 10 years ago, so it is

good to come back and see how the

country has changed and progressed.

– Sgt Justin Cleggett

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Capt Anna-Lise Brink

SOLDIERS celebrated 7 Bde’s birthday with a twist – a birthday parade with more than 800 soldiers and officers forming the diamond, number seven and crossed swords of the brigade’s crest on April 1.

With the majority of the brigade away on operations and exercises, RSM 7 Bde WO1 Tony Kennedy said the muster parade was a good opportunity to get those remaining at Gallipoli Barracks together.

“The brigade is very busy, high tempo and operationally focused so we didn’t want to be too disrup-tive to our programs, however we wanted to mark the occasion as a milestone with a celebratory tone and thought a muster parade was appropriate,” WO1 Kennedy said.

7 Bde was first raised in 1915, then called the 7th Infantry Brigade, as part of the First AIF and saw action at Gallipoli and on the Western Front during WWI.

During WWII, the brigade took part in the fighting against the Japanese in New Guinea and Bougainville.

While 7 Bde has not deployed as a whole unit since WWII, com-ponent units have deployed on operations to Timor-Leste, Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan.

And while a lot has changed in

over a century, WO1 Kennedy said the soldiers were still very similar.

“They come from all corners of society, are very diverse with all sorts of experience. It’s our job to help develop them into professional soldiers, hone their skills and work them as a team,” he said.

This year has been particularly busy for the brigade, with its mem-bers supporting a number of opera-tions including Okra, Highroad and Augury as well as planning to respond to contingencies.

Comd 7 Bde Brig Andrew

Hocking told members on parade he’s proud of what they’d accom-plished.

“The amount of operations we are on today is unprecedented. We are mounting more than 2500 peo-ple to go on operations this year and into harm’s way,” he said.

“From a contingency perspec-tive, we are setting a high exam-ple for what readiness is and we are being prepared for and have responded to a range of foreign and domestic contingencies on numer-ous occasions in our ready period.”

Celebrating in style

Members of 7 Bde recreate the brigade’s crest.Photo: Capt Anna-Lise Brink

UH-60 Black Hawk aircrewman instructor Sgt Justin Cleggett.Photo: Cpl Chris Beerens

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IN EIGHT months, Cpl Matthew Blows had an insight into Afghanistan few others see.

As one of the guardian angels of Force Protection Element 10 (FPE10), he and his colleagues provided Australian advisers with force protection during their train, advise and assist mission in Afghanistan.

Cpl Blows saw firsthand how the advisers’ work was helping Afghanistan to develop a sustainable security force capable of defend-ing the country and its people from insurgents.

“In my position, I got to see the progress our advisers are making and how things are moving in the right direction,” he said.

“Even in my short eight months, I saw pro-gress and I saw the Afghans willing to make a change to benefit the future generations.

“Just seeing the smiles on their faces when they saw us or when they came up and shook my hand and thanked me was very rewarding. It gave me a sense of purpose of why we were here. They didn’t really know us but they were happy we were here and happy to see us.”

While deployed, Cpl Blows worked at the Marshal Fahim National Defense University precinct on the outskirts of Kabul.

He also worked as a guardian angel at the airfield in Kandahar.

There, Cpl Blows and three other guard-ian angels provided force protection for the Australian team that trains Afghan Black Hawk pilots and aircrew.

“We had to be switched on and be profes-sional but the training gave us the ability to make the correct decisions and react when we really needed to,” he said.

Soldiers from FPE10 returned to Australia in early March.

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Cpl Matthew Blows, of Force Protection Element 10, was a guardian angel for the Australian embeds at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Photo: Cpl Chris Beerens

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ADF representatives met regional councillors, peak bodies and industry representatives at a North Queensland Defence Industry Forum held at Townsville on March 29.

The forum provided insights into how business could be involved in the Defence infrastructure, sustainment and base services work opportunities set to flow in North Queensland in the coming years.

The completion of negotiations for a $4.9m managing contract for the plan-ning phase of the North Queensland Mid-Term Refresh Program was also announced.

The contract is part of a $120m pro-gram to deliver infrastructure upgrades to ensure the Defence estate contin-ues to support capability requirements at RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville Field Training Area (TFTA) and HMAS Cairns.

The program will commence in 2020 and is anticipated to be complete in late 2023.

The base services, building refur-bishments and new infrastructure works under the North Queensland Mid-Term Refresh Program include $22m for HMAS Cairns, $66m for RAAF Base Townsville and $24m for TFTA.

TFTA will benefit from an upgraded urban operations training facility ring-road and more training buildings.

The range control wash point will be enlarged with four manual wash points and the fanning sector entry point will also be improved with new infrastructure.

D G C a p i t a l F a c i l i t i e s a n d Infrastructure Brig Matt Galton, of the Estate and Infrastructure Group, said the main facilities in the Central and North Queensland works came under the ban-ner of the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative, worth close to $1.5b.

“This is split between Greenvale, and the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA), where Defence has been acquiring land for the expansion of the training areas” he said.

“Construction works will begin later this year, which include works at range control and camp accommodation facili-ties.”

Brig Galton said there would be several billion dollars spent across Queensland in the next three to five years on new works and refurbishments at mul-tiple Defence estates.

“Extensive engineering services at TFTA, Greenvale and SWBTA will include works on the urban operations facilities, the live-fire ranges, medical facilities and vehicle storage areas as well as sealed, unsealed roads, airfields and drop zones,” he said.

“It’s an exciting time to be deliver-ing the works and an exciting time to be a soldier, sailor or airman working and training on these bases and training areas.”

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A MEMORIAL honouring the ser-vice and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders was dedi-cated in the Sculpture Garden of the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra on March 28.

CDF Gen Angus Campbell said Indigenous Australians served with distinction in every war Australia has fought.

“For many, service was their

first experience of equality – they wore the same uniform, they did the same training and they had the same opportunities,” he said.

“They supported, and were sup-ported by, their comrades – they were as good as anyone.

“But for a long time, there was a great silence, a shameful silence.

“They were our unknown sol-diers. That is no more.”

The sculpture by Daniel Boyd aimed to commemorate the service

and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“Fitting for its location here at the AWM, where we remember and embrace all service and fitting because it is a powerful reminder of people and their stories,” Gen Campbell said.

“We have more than 1500 Indigenous men and women serving in the Navy, Army and Air Force.

“We welcome their service.”

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HOT SHOTS

THE Indonesian National Armed Forces have maintained their winning streak, outshooting 300 of the world’s best shoot-

ers to win the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meet (AASAM) held from March 26 to April 2 at the Puckapunyal Military Area.

CA Lt-Gen Rick Burr presented Sgt Woli Hamsan the award for Champion Shot of AASAM, in a ceremony that recognised the 44-year history of one of the world’s largest military shooting competitions.

“It’s the first time we’ve had 20 teams and they’re getting better every year. It was a tremendous performance by our Indonesian army colleagues,” Lt-Gen Burr said.

Sgt Hamsan, of the TNI-AD Shoot-ing Team, said he was proud to compete in such an important competition that the Indonesian team had won 12 times,

including the last seven years in a row.“I’m very proud and honoured to be

the winner of AASAM,” Sgt Hamsan said.

Since 1984, AASAM has been Aus-tralia’s premier military shooting tour-nament. It is now recognised as one of the world’s biggest military shooting competitions, with armed forces send-ing some of their best soldiers to com-pete at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria.

Comdt CATC Col Dick Parker said interest in the competition had grown over the years, attracting over 300 com-petitive shooters from around the world.

“Competitions like this are sought by all militaries because soldiers love to compete, and marksmanship is a skill for every soldier,” Col Parker said.

“It’s a great place to come and see new shooting techniques, and also to get on with our neighbours.

“International engagement is a big thing for all militaries and AASAM offers the perfect opportunity to come together.”

AASAM SM WO1 Rod Speter said the competition had evolved to put more emphasis on combat shooting.

“There’s a lot more running, put-ting soldiers under pressure and putting them under a time constraint,” WO1 Speter said.

“All those things are trying to get those combat behaviours that we talk about in the Australian Army, trying to draw that out of our competitors to make it a worthwhile activity. I think we all work best under stress and that’s what we’re trying to achieve here.

“We are really catering for their needs as shooters and they do take it seriously – they want to win for their country and it brings out all those good things about soldiering.”

International rivalry and camaraderie were on display at the Skill at Arms Meet, writes Capt David McGregor.

Australian soldiers engage targets during the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meet held in Puckapunyal, Victoria. Photos: Cpl Jessica de Rouw

THE Australian Army Combat Shooting Team (AACST) represented the Austral-ian Army at AASAM.

Comprising the best marksmen drawn from the Army Top 20 Shots, the team was selected from the domestic tri-ser-vice competition.

Cpl Jake McDermott, of 8CSSB, was awarded Best Shot of the Australian com-petition.

“Engaging with the soldiers from oth-er nations was quite good – if you come down here a couple years in a row you find that you’re meeting the same people, so you develop good friendships with them,” Cpl McDermott said.

AACST team captain Lt Lachlan Tremble, of 1 MP Bn, said competing alongside other country’s armed forces was a fantastic opportunity.

“The value of AASAM is twofold; firstly to demonstrate our marksmanship abilities to other nations, as well as build-ing that network of a strong shooting community across different countries,” he said.

“To essentially pick who were our best firers across the different disciplines and then apply those across the different shoots – it was a very quick turnaround to get the team together, however it has come together very strongly.”

Pte Benjamin Rue, of 2RAR, said the other nations provided strong competi-tion.

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TENTARA Nasional Indone-sia’s (TNI) Lt-Gen Besar Harto Karyawan, Commander, Indo-nesian Army Strategic Reserve Command (Pangkostrad), took the time to visit AASAM.

Australian and TNI soldiers had spent the week before competing, along with 20 other international military teams, testing their marksmanship and combat skills in the spirit of competition.

Once all rounds were down range and scores were tallied, the Indonesian National Armed Forces team was crowned win-ner for the seventh consecutive year – strengthening their posi-tion as the team to beat.

CA Lt-Gen Rick Burr was pleased to welcome Lt-Gen Besar to the presentation

ceremony. “The TNI soldiers do exceptionally well in our Skills at Arms Meet each year,” Lt-Gen Burr said.

“Their commitment to train-ing is evident in their outstand-ing results.

“It’s also been a pleasure to have Lt-Gen Besar with us to be a part of the competition and see his soldiers demonstrating their skilled marksmanship.

“We look forward to con-tinuing our partnership with the TNI and welcoming them back for next year’s competition.”

As well as attending AASAM with the CA, Lt-Gen Besar toured the Combined Arms Training Centre and spent time with Comd Forcomd Maj-Gen Greg Bilton, strength-ening the bilateral relationship between the two armies.

Bilateral bonds strengthened

Army’s best of the best

“They’ve got some very competitive shooters. We’ve been here in the years previous, and it shows they are putting up some very competitive scores for us to chase down,” Pte Rue said.

“Shooting is one of the main assets of our job, and for us, particularly infantry,

it’s one of our core skills. So to come down here to AASAM and show what the frontline units are practising and preach-ing back at the unit.

“It just goes to show the Australian Army and other armies around the world what we’re capable of.”

Pte Benjamin Rue, left, and Lt Lachlan Tremble competing in the Champion Shot event.

The Australian Army team.

A Thai soldier walks past competing teams after completing his serial.

Watch video of the meet at video.defence.gov.au/play/6101#

A Tongan soldier fires his pistol down range. CA Lt-Gen Rick Burr presents Champion Shot

AASAM to Sgt Woli Hamsan (TNI), while Lt-Gen Besar Harto Karyawan (TNI) applauds.

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Civilian employers of reservists from across South Australia were invited to take part in the exercise focused on providing a first-hand experience of the tasks and training conducted by reservists.

Participants were given the rare opportunity to visit the Battle Simulator Centre, observing the advanced training technology sol-diers use to develop and maintain their leadership, tactical, and deci-sion-making skills.

Employer Jenny Hardy from the University of South Australia (UniSA) recognised the “strong leadership, focus and ability to stay calm in high stress situations” dem-onstrated by her employees Majs Jim Townsend and Richard Bennett.

After being kitted out in body armour and helmets, the employ-ers rode in Bushmaster PMVs com-manded by 3/9 LH (SAMR) before heading into the WTSS for an LF2 shoot and NINOX simulation exer-cise accompanied by soldiers from 9CSSB.

Brendon Hughes, Director of Student Engagement at UniSA, said he relished the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the roles and skill development within the Army Reserve.

“It’s important that we provide the best opportunities to our stu-dents, military experience teaches advanced problem-solving and criti-cal thinking which we recognise as highly sought-after enterprise skills,” he said.

The exercise concluded with a tour of the Battle Group Jacka HQ CP run by 4 and 9 Bde elements as part of Exercise Carbon Predator. Employees were able to observe how the logistics of an army opera-tion are executed within the field environment.

Boss Lift Light provided an insight for current and prospec-tive Army Reserve employers from diverse industry backgrounds to appreciate the adaptability of mili-tary skills within the civilian work-force.

Employer Lee Cook is an employer from DataCom.

“It was great to see behind the veil. It is clear that my employee’s resilient attitude to always get the job done regardless of the cir-

View from the other sideEmployers in South Australia experienced a taste of their workers’ service life, writes Pte Diana Jennings.

cumstance is a result of his Army Reserve training,” he said.

The day’s activities proved valu-able for employees and reservists alike, building a strong relationship of support to enhance the capabil-ity of Army Reservists in the ADF. A number of the employers went on to attend a cocktail party at the Keswick Barracks Officers’ Mess in the evening to commemorate the Army’s Birthday.

QM 9CSSB Pte Dinusha Perera accompanied her employer Michelle Gould from NAB during the exercise.

“Time management and organi-sation skills instilled through the Army Reserve have carried over into my civilian role at NAB and they support me to continue my training,” Pte Perera said.

‘Military experience teaches advanced

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– Brendon Hughes, University of South Australia

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EXERCISE Telopea Sprint was a continuation of 5 Bde’s work in its Ready Year to support 7 Bde.

5 Bde is paired with 7 Bde for training, exercises and operations.

On Telopea Sprint, soldiers from all units of the brigade (1/19RNSWR, 2/17RNSWR, 4/3RNSWR and 41RNSWR, 1/15 RNSWL, 5 and 8 CSSB, and 5 ER) were working to assure the current ‘Ready Status’.

Comd 5 Bde Brig Michael Bond said what this meant was that soldiers from all corps and units in the brigade had been conducting foundation warfighting and special-ist training in the field at Singleton Range.

“Training has been at the indi-vidual, section, platoon and compa-ny level and has been executed both in the traditional field environment, as well as using urban training facilities,” he said.

This realistic training had cre-ated the opportunity for soldiers and leaders to work in small teams initially, working up to large teams in a graduated but ‘free play’ envi-ronment.

“The ‘free play’ environment using a training adversary has enabled independent thought and action – a great incentive to lead and develop skills in a strong team.”

The brigade remains Ready and is providing soldiers for 6RAR deploying to TGT-9, in addition to mounting four Transit Security Elements and preparing for a Rifle Company Butterworth rotation.

RSM 4/3RNSWR WO1 Michael Keefe said he was pleased to see

BEING a part-time barista, part-time infantry soldier and full-time student vet-erinary nurse might sound complicated to some, but it’s all in a week’s work for a 2/17RNSWR soldier.

Pte Jade Henry joined 41RNSWR in her home town of Port Macquarie a year ago, but a move to Sydney prompted her to transfer to A Coy, 2/17RNSWR, at Pymble Depot.

She said she joined to challenge her-self, to do things she wouldn’t normally

do, and to make some great mates.“I joined the infantry because it was

just something I wanted to do,” she said.“I wanted to know if I could keep up

with the guys.”Pte Henry said her family was proud of

her being an infantry soldier.“I’d encourage other females to try

infantry – you work as a tight team to accomplish a mission, you learn tactics and you learn how to apply Army’s values to your personal life,” she said.

AN 8CSSB medical officer from Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast, and new to the Army, has no trouble getting time off work for part-time service because his boss is a Navy Reserve officer.

Capt Andrew Sun said he was con-cerned, though, that he might be “poached” by the Navy.

“Because I’m close to HMAS Creswell and HMAS Albatross, I thought the Navy might want me as a Navy Reserve doctor,” he said.

“The other captains, who’ve been in the Army for a while, are passing on their Army knowledge to me, but from the medi-cal profession side, it’s much the same as my civilian job.

“I’d wanted to join the Army since I was at uni, but my studies got in the way, how-ever when I graduated, I had the time.

“I know that the Army is where the action is for doctors.”

Capt Sun said just being on Singleton Range was awesome and working with other motivated professionals was inspir-ing.

“I’m not dealing with the sorts of things I usually see as a GP,” he said.

“We’ve had a few no-duffs to treat, including lacerations and infected toes, and I’ve done a retrieval of a dehydration patient.”

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how quickly 5 Bde soldiers had adapted from their civilian roles to the mission at hand.

“They came straight off the buses with a smooth transition into RSO&I, battle prep and into the field,” he said.

“This is my fourth rotation into 2 Div and never before has the training gap been so miniscule.

“We are turning soldiers around for deployment in a very short peri-od of time.”

WO1 Keefe said this was a cred-it to the modernisation of the part-time force and the total workforce model.

“It amazes me how much these soldiers continue to give, they grav-itate towards the camaraderie and

the opportunity to do something dif-ferent,” he said. “It’s been a tough exercise and we make no apologies because soldiering is a tough busi-ness, but the smiles on their faces when we visit them assure me we have the formulae correct.

“They will be going home from this activity with a healthy respect for their own individual capabil-ity and improved skills that will go a long way to making them better civilians and soldiers.”

When WO1 Keefe asked the soldiers, “Why do you do this?” the answers varied, but there was a common thread: “It’s like nothing else” and “I want to be challenged”.

“Well, challenge accepted, good soldiering,” he said.

Exercise Telopea Sprint pushes 5 Bde part-time soldiers to prove Ready status, writes Sgt Dave Morley.

Pte Rick Neale, of 41RNSWR lays down fire.

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THE highlight of Exercise Telopea Sprint for a 16 Tpt Sqn driver was being able to mentor some young dig-gers and pass on his knowledge to them.

The exercise was the first for LCpl Jake Asara as a section 2IC with the Adamstown-based unit.

He joined the Army as a Gap Year digger in 2014 and, like many Gap Year diggers who undertake the program, transferred to the full-time Army on completion of his 12-month enlistment.

“After finishing a year as a driver in 6 Tpt Sqn, I joined 16 Tpt Sqn in 2016, when I moved to Newcastle for university,” he said.

LCpl Asara is studying psychology at Newcastle University and is in his fourth year, completing his honours.

“I’m leaving my options open and may undertake a Master’s degree, obtain civilian accreditation and look at a transfer to the Australian Army Psychology Corps,” he said.

“It is just an option, because I do enjoy driving trucks.”

LCpl Asara said the Gap Year pro-gram was perfect for him because he didn’t have to worry about setting aside time for uni.

“Part-time service in the Army allows me to choose when I can work, so it fits in with my weekday com-mitments and I can shuffle my uni assessments to fit in with longer Army obligations, which are around 50 days a year,” he said.

LCpl Asara also works 20 hours a week as a disability support worker.

PROBABLY the last place you’d expect to find an ordained minister is working as a vehicle mechanic (VM) in an Army RAEME unit.

But Cfn Cam Lovering, from 111 Wksp Coy at Adamstown Depot in Newcastle, loves his part-time Army job and welcomes the break it gives him.

He said he’d always wanted to be a soldier and a minister but didn’t realise for a while that he could do both.

“I joined the ARA in 2009 and trained as a VM at Latchford Barracks and served in various ARA units until 2015 when I transferred to the part-time service option,” he said.

“I got into some trouble in 2012 when I was at 5 Avn Regt and Chap Steve Neuhaus had a positive influence on me.

“So I attended Eva Burrows Training College in Sydney to become a Salvation Army officer and am now an ordained

minister at Forbes in western NSW.”Cfn Lovering said the Army had been

very supportive of his studies.“I have three subjects to finish my

degree and will then look at becoming an Army chaplain,” he said.

“I’ve stayed in the Army to stay fit, get to know people and to help them.”

Cfn Lovering said he enjoyed doing his job as a VM on Exercise Telopea Sprint, including planning the complete tasks he was required to undertake.

“The independence of being in RAEME is good and the diggers really soak up the knowledge us former full-time blokes pass on to them,” he said.

“I’m just happy to be here and enjoy a coffee when I can.

“I’ve also enjoyed bumping into some old Army mates who are now serving part-time.”

Sprint test

Student bridges the gap with service

‘Part-time service in the Army allows me to choose when I can work, so it fits in with my

weekday commitments.– LCpl Jake Asara,

Section 2IC

LCpl Jake Asara.

Keeping Telopea running

Cfn Cam Lovering.

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Reservists from the Sydney-based 5 Bde took part in building entry and clearance training at Singleton Range in New South Wales during Exercise Telopea Sprint. Photos: Sgt Dave Morley

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AN ENGINEER who joined the Army before many of his diggers’ parents were born said he’s still turning up 48

years later because he loves his work.Cpl Joe Zivkovic arrived in

Australia from Croatia with his family in 1962, when he was nine-years-old.

He joined the then Cit izen Military Forces in April 1971 and did his recruit course at Wallgrove, west of Sydney, before being allocat-ed as a carpenter to 21 Const Regt at Marrickville and later Haberfield Depots.

“Joining the Army was something I’d always thought about as a kid and when I was an apprentice, some of the blokes at work were talking about the CMF one lunchtime, so that’s what got me started,” he said.

Cpl Zivkovic deployed to the Australian Antarctic Territory for five months in 1980-81.

He said the Army was promot-ing part-time service options at the time and selected tradies from all over Australia to go to Mawson Base and assist the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition “boffins”.

“We unloaded the vessel Nella Dan and then assisted in the construction of foundations for a new power plant and new accommodation blocks,” he said.

“I also visited the Davis and Casey Bases – it was a great experience to get down there.”

A COMMUNICATIONS systems operator from the Holsworthy-based 142 Sig Sqn saw an opportunity and took it during Exercise Telopea Sprint and learnt new skills while mak-ing new friends at the same time.

Sig Pamela Liu spent an afternoon at the urban operations training facility on Singleton Range learning the finer points of building entry and clearance.

She said this was the part of the exercise she enjoyed most.

“It was great to learn some-thing new and interesting, and acquire new skills,” she said.

“I especially enjoyed working as part of a small team, despite not previously knowing any of the other team members.

“The Army is good for mak-ing new friends and visiting interesting places.”

Sig Liu joined the Army in January 2018 because she wanted to do something for her country and has served part-time since then.

“My parents and grandparents were immigrants from China and this country has been good to them, and to me,” she said.

“I also wanted something challenging and different from my civvy job.”

Sig Liu works as a senior risk analyst for Westpac’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing department.

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‘Challenging and different’

Cpl Zivkovic deployed to East Timor in 2002 and 2003.

“We went to support the AAB-Sydney and AAB-Melbourne when they went up there to perform concerts – we built and dis-mantled their stages,” he said.

Cpl Zivkovic has seen his fair share of Australia, possibly more than most people, having taken part in 15 AACAP tasks since 1998.

He said he enjoyed training and mentor-ing Indigenous people in construction and engineering work.

“It’s given me an awareness and appreci-ation of remote Aboriginal communities and

the valuable assistance the Army provides them, including health screening, veterinary support, roads, housing and water treatment facilities,” he said.

“AACAP tasks can go from two weeks to five months and I’m hoping to do one more before I finish up in the Army.

“Each community has its own difficul-ties and stories to tell.”

Cpl Zivkovic said the Army has influ-enced his character and been a significant part of his life.

“But I wouldn’t have been able to put the time in without the support of my family,” he said.

For the love of itSgt Dave Morley writes about one dedicated engineer.

Cpl Joe Zivkovic has been serving for almost 50 years. Photos: Sgt Dave Morley

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ADF members at the Top End’s Larrakeyah Defence Precinct in Darwin have gath-ered to celebrate the 101st birthday of the late Reginald Roy Rattey, VC.

Reg Rattey was an Australian soldier who received the Victoria Cross for gallantry while serving with the 25th Battalion during the Bougainville Campaign in 1945.

The Rattey Club is the Other Ranks’ Mess for soldiers, sailors and airmen at the Larrakeyah Defence Precinct and the proud namesake of the decorated soldier.

Reg Rattey’s 101st birthday celebrations began with a presentation on the Victoria Cross medal by author of The Victoria Cross: Australia Remembers, Michael Madden.

During a speech to the gathering Mr Madden spoke of the medal’s significance.

“The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry that this country can bestow on one of its members,” he said.

“When a person jumps out of a trench and does the thing he or she does that will get them awarded a Victoria Cross – they do it for their mates.”

In his book, Mr Madden describes the actions of Reg Rattey during the Bougainville campaign:

“An attack by an Australian infantry company on a strongly held enemy position was met by heavy fire, resulting in mounting casualties. Cpl Rattey quickly appreciated that automatic weapons in the bunkers had to be silenced.”

Reg Rattey used his Bren gun and grenades to neutralise six bunkers, later capturing a further machine gun and 2000 rounds of ammunition and turned the situation into a success.

The Victoria Cross: Australia Remembers was available for purchase and signing by Mr Madden with all proceeds going to the Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen & Women’s Association of Victoria Inc.

Book sales were well supported by ADF mem-bers, many of whom left with a signed book and new knowledge of the most prestigious military award.

Other special guests included several of Reg Rattey’s children, military portrait painter George Petrou, Acting Deputy Lord Mayor of Darwin Robin Knox and senior ADF officers Brig Matt Pearse and Cmdr Darren Rushworth.

Mr Petrou joined the Rattey Club’s Deputy President, Cpl Stephen Temby, to unveil his por-trait of Reg Rattery, which is intended to be dis-played inside the club.

Cpl Temby said it was great to bring mem-bers of the Rattey family and other special guests together for the event.

“I was able to get in touch with Reg Rattey’s eldest son, who was very keen to travel to Darwin and be involved,” he said.

“After doing some research on Reg and how he was awarded his VC, I spoke to Michael Madden and George Petrou who were also on board.”

Remembering a heroMembers at Larrakeyah stopped to celebrate the life of a Victoria Cross recipient, Sub-Leut Max Logan writes.

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Joined by members of the Rattey family and Deputy President of the Mess Committee for the Rattey VC Club, Robert Rattey, Sig Faalalotonga Samaila and Cpl Stephen Temby cut a birthday cake. Photos: PO Peter Thompson

Cpl Stephen Temby, left, Deputy President of the Mess Committee for the Rattey VC Club, Robert Rattey, and artist George Patrou unveil a portrait of Reginald Rattey, VC.

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FOR comedian Merrick Watts, it’s been a long time between perfor-mances for the troops.

Merrick joined fellow comedian Wayne Deakin, Melbourne band Busy Kingdom and indie duo Guy Lilleyman and Amelia Gibson, as Guyy and the Fox, on a recent Forces Entertainment Tour to the Middle East Region.

His last Forces Entertainment Tour was to Timor-Leste in 2000. This time, Iraq was on the tour desti-nation list and he couldn’t resist.

“Being in the ADF is hard work, no matter where you are and what you do. If I can be here and help out by making people laugh, I know people appreciate it,” he said.

Merrick’s grandfather served in all three services and both World Wars.

“Having that respect and admira-tion for the ADF from the beginning

brings me closer to the crowd and also the ability to have a joke with them,” he said.

For Busy Kingdom’s co-vocalist, Brendan Etherington, it was an eventful few days working through the reception, staging and on-for-warding scenarios.

“I’ve done some medical and first aid-type training before. Nothing like this though,” he said.

Busy Kingdom shared the stage with indie duo Guyy and the Fox and comedian Wayne Deakin, who agreed it was a different kind of work during the tour.

“This is my seventh time doing this sort of thing. You are constantly listening and writing, trying to get a feel for what your audience would find funny,” he said.

Artists on the Forces Entertainment Tour are supported by members of the Australian Army Band and musicians from the Army’s School of Music.

“I am more than happy to play Daryl Braithwaite Horses if that’s what the crowd calls for,” said Band Sergeant Major WO1 Gary Caira.

Watch the Forces Entertainment Tour at video.defence.gov.au/play/6116#

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Comedian Merrick Watts.

“Army needs a multi-talented, highly-skilled and agile workforce comfortable with change to be ready now and into the future.” – CA Lt-Gen Rick Burr

IN TUNE with this statement, a coordinated approach to modernise Army’s workforce is being imple-mented.The employment category mod-

ernisation plan contains fresh initia-tives to infuse workforce management practices with new ways of attracting, developing and retaining the total workforce.

Initiatives include lateral entry of qualified civilians into full-time and part-time positions and the creation of a soldier specialist scheme, similar to the specialist service officer scheme.

Army Workforce Design Manager Lt-Col Andrew Love said the plan recognised the workforce needed to change in response to the shifting strategic environment and needed to be flexible to improve Army’s capa-bilities.

“The impact and pace of techno-logical advancements is forcing us to reassess how we recruit, train and manage our people,” he said.

“Army isn’t insulated from the strategic climate – we need to look at how we do business to keep up.

“Land Division continues to pro-cure new platforms and systems, but it

also requires a tech-savvy workforce to manage and operate these assets.”

Lt-Col Love said Army’s work-force was highly structured which made it hard for people to broaden their skills or move between catego-ries.

“We move people from one trade into another without taking advantage of the transferable skills and talents by holding multiple category qualifi-cations,” he said.

“This prevents Army from placing people where they are most valued and rewarded for their contribution.

“Army must adapt to attract work-ers in new areas, such as information warfare, as growing members inter-nally is expensive and takes too long.

“Multi-skilling will pro-vide options to attract and retain Australia’s best talent by ensuring careers are attractive enough to recruit and retain members in any service category.”

The employment category mod-ernisation plan will use current sim-plified processes and people will have the ability to gain broader skills and more posting opportunities.

Lt-Col Love said the scheme increased the potential to harness capability from the part-time force.

“The strategy revolves around three models, with the first aligning employment categories and officer

corps codes to shared capabilities,” he said.

“Our aim is to understand how similar ECNs interact to generate combat, logisti-cal, infor-mation and organ-isa-tional capa-bilities.

“The second model is based on the talents offered by trained warfighters, special-ists, tradespeople, public servants and contractors who collaborate to deliver a capability.”

Lt-Col Love said the last model was the total workforce model where full-time and part-time workers inte-grated as a unified force structure, rather than separate elements.

“The three models can create and sustain a diverse workforce,” he said.

“The desired outcome is to deliver

a more agile

workforce for our commanders.”

The modernisation of each work-force segment will include regular reviews to ensure currencies matched skills and proficiencies.

“This will create a more flexible force and allow greater opportunities for soldiers in their current trades,” Lt-Col Love said.

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ARMY is investigating options for recruiting people with existing civilian trade qualifications directly into full-time service.

Lt-Col Love said it would allow Army to surge tradespeople into areas with nor-mally long training periods and allow civilians to offer capabilities for which Army did not have the training mecha-nisms.

“Applicants could be recruited into the traditional corps structure or into a new technical specialist scheme with options of a fixed period of service or an enduring offer,” he said.

“Consideration will be given if there will be limitations on the nature of employment, deployment or skill grade.

“The initiative provides Army the flex-ibility and agility it needs to address per-sonnel capability gaps in a shorter time.

“It also adds to recruiting avenues. While initially only signallers, maintain-ers and construction tradespersons are being considered, the initiative may expand to other areas of Army.”

If you have any ideas to contribute to this effort, you can get in touch with the modernisation team at employment.category.modernisation@defence.gov.au

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AUSTRALIAN Invictus Games gold and silver medallist Cpl Taryn Barbara will have a competitive edge in next year’s competition after receiving one-on-one coaching from the Australian swimming team.

The rare opportunity arose during one of Swimming Australia’s national training camps for the nation’s best backstroke swimmers at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane in March.

Cpl Barbara was the event’s guest athlete and attended several of their training sessions with extra coaching from head coach David Lush.

“I felt a little intimidated first up but they’ve been amazing; they’ve been giving me heaps of tips which I really appreciate because anything that can help me is fantastic,” Cpl Barbara said.

She said being able to swim with her idols like world champion Emily Seebohm was an incredible experience.

“They’re all amazing and all a little bit of an idol to me,” she said.

“I’m really thrilled to be given the opportunity. Not everybody gets to say that they got to come in here to train with them so it’s pretty cool.”

The 12 backstroke swimmers, which also includ-ed junior world champion Minna Atherton and Commonwealth Games medallists Mitch Larkin, Zac Incerti and Holly Baratt, used the camp to kick off their campaign to qualify for the World Championships in South Korea in July.

In-between their strict swimming schedules, they lived the regimental Army life from attempting the overwater obstacle course, completing physical training instructor-led PT sessions to experiencing the simple things, like eating at the mess.

But while Australia’s elite swimmers feel right at home in a pool, when traversing a suspended cargo net two metres over a pool on the overwater obstacle course, they’re well and truly in the deep end.

Even a dryland Army PT circuit had elite athletes like Jorden Merrilees sweating.

“I haven’t done that for a long time, not since I was a junior, so I’m hurting a bit,” Mr Merrilees said.

But he thoroughly enjoyed getting a taste of military life.

“I think it’s awesome. We’ve had a schedule that’s pretty regimented, which I think is something you have in the Army and we’ve kept a routine,” he said.

“I’ve really enjoyed just seeing the culture around the Army and asking so many questions.

“We’re really appreciative to have the opportunity to be here and use the fantastic facilities – the pool is great.”

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Members of the Australian swimming team traverse the 7 Bde overwater obstacle course.

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Flg-Off Jessica Winnall

THE ADF King’s Cup Rowing Squad, together with the ADFA Rowing Club, participated in the Sydney International Rowing Regatta (SIRR) from March 25-31 at the Sydney International Rowing Centre, Penrith NSW.

The regatta culminated in Australian Rowing’s premier race for the fastest interstate men’s eight – the King’s Cup.

The King’s Cup was won by the Australian Imperial Forces’ (AIF) Number One crew in the 1919 Royal Henley Peace Regatta in London.

After numerous attempts to bring the tro-phy home, King George V gifted the trophy to Australia two years later.

Since 1922, the coveted King’s Cup has been awarded annually to the Interstate Men’s Eight Champions.

Members of the ADF King’s Cup squad raced in the men’s eight, women’s double and men’s double, and combined King’s Cup/ADFA teams had four crews compete in the men’s fours and one in the women’s fours.

The crews rowed well in difficult conditions, but missed the podium.

As many of these rowers had only been train-ing together for a few weeks, this was a strong performance against crews who had been racing together all season.

Lt-Col Elizabeth Stephens, one of the King’s Cup squad members competing in club and open events to gain race experience, felt it was quite an achievement to make it into the semifinals.

“I was competing in a heat and caught a ‘crab’, which is when the oar catches the water incorrectly and can almost get snatched out of your hand,” she said.

“I knew I needed to not focus on the fact that I’d potentially impacted our chances of moving on to the semifinals, but to make sure that my next stroke was how I defined the race.

“Unfortunately I had two crabs in that race but it absolutely ignited me to the end and we finished in second to make it through to the next stage.”

Reminiscent of the peace regatta, where the AIF Number One and Number Two crews were

drawn against each other in the same heat, the first heat of the men’s coxless fours saw two ADF King’s Cup crews and two ADFA crews compete against each other – half of the lanes were filled with ADF boats.

The crews performed well with three racing each other again in the repechage, where windy conditions unfortunately saw all four ADF crews miss out on a place in the final.

During the SIRR, ADF representatives partici-pated in a ceremony to commemorate the cente-nary of the presentation of the King’s Cup at the 1919 Royal Henley Peace Regatta, which was conducted as part of repatriation activities at the end of WWI.

NSW Governor Gen David Hurley (Retd) com-memorated the 1919 AIF Number One crew and presented McVilly-Pearce pins to the descendants of some members of that crew.

After the commemoration, the ADF King’s Cup team conducted a row-past in the new mixed eight. Other members of the squad were on shore in traditional uniform and were available to discuss what it felt like to row a wooden boat, similar to that used in 1919.

In March, the King’s Cup squad assisted in making a documentary and re-enactment of the 1919 race and rowing training on Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, in anticipation of the upcoming King’s Cup race in London.

Participation in the 2019 centenary from July 5-7 will be an important part of Australia’s military and rowing history.

Crews from the original six nations of Australia, NZ, Canada, UK, France and USA will be joined by Germany and the Netherlands to compete in the final three days of the Henley Royal Regatta.

The ADF King’s Cup team is yet to be announced, where 16 rowers will be selected from more than 40 applications across the ADF.

This team of 16 personnel will travel to London to crew a mixed eight, which will include a minimum of two women, to recontest the King’s Cup in a Military VIIIs event.

Oar-inspiring athletes

Cpl Rachel Rook carries the Queen’s cup to the presentation ceremony for the winners of the interstate women’s coxed eight race. Top left: Flg-Off Ruby Brady-Welsh (cox), Cpl Damien Richardson, Maj Tom Cregan, Capt Nick Waugh and Lt Simon Gillespie in the men’s coxed eight final. Photos: CPO Cameron Martin

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The ADF rowing team conducts a training session on Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.Photo: Nunu Campos