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The official newspaper of the Royal Australian Navy Volume 58, No. 8, May 7, 2015 SERVING AUSTRALIA WITH PRIDE NEWS NAVY LEST WE FORGET Sailors pause to honour their forebears on the Centenary of Anzac SPECIAL LIFTOUT ABBM Taylor Bradshaw, of Australia’s Federation Guard, rests on arms during the Anzac Day ceremony held at Bullecourt, France. Photo: LSIS Justin Brown SNAPSHOT OF THE BEST: Rosemary Rodwell Prize CENTREPIECE

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The official newspaper of the Royal Australian Navy

Volume 58, No. 8, May 7, 2015

SERVING AUSTRALIA WITH PRIDE

NEWSNAVY

lest we forget

Sailors pause to honour their forebears on the Centenary of Anzac

SPECIAL LIFTOUT

ABBM Taylor Bradshaw, of Australia’s Federation

Guard, rests on arms during the Anzac Day

ceremony held at Bullecourt, France.Photo: LSIS Justin Brown

SNAPSHOT OF THE BEST: Rosemary Rodwell Prize CENTREPIECE

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2 NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS May 7, 2015

LEUT Des Paroz

IN THE western reaches of the Indian Ocean two Anzac-class frigates, HMAS Anzac and HMNZS Te Kaha, met up with battle tanker HMAS Success as the three ships made their way to their respective Centenary of Anzac commemorative events.

Anzac and Te Kaha were Gallipoli-bound while Success was en route to Lemnos, Greece.

Success performed her core role of being a force multiplier, provid-ing fuel and provisions to Anzac and Te Kaha on April 9, allowing the two ships to continue their missions with-out logistics stops before reaching the Mediterranean.

CO Success CAPT Justin Jones shared the enthusiasm of his crew to be able to work with Australian and New Zealand ships after several months of deployment in the Middle East.

“My crew has been working hard as part of Operation Manitou since late 2014, with ships from the navies of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey and the United States.

“This is the first time in many months we’ve been able to work with another Australian ship, and our New Zealand cousins.

“One hundred years on the Anzac forces are still working together to demonstrate their presence half a world away from their home coun-tries.”

In addition to the fuel provided to the frigates, Success supplied Anzac with 15 pallets of fresh fruit, vegetables, provisions and stores, slung underneath Success’ embarked Seahawk helicopter, Odin.

Anzac’s Stores Accounting Officer, PO Varun Sharma, said it was a big job ensuring the safe arrival of the goods.

“The stores we received allow Anzac to remain at sea and still pro-vide quality fresh food to its crew.

“More than 70 members of the crew

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were focused on the job of unloading, unpacking, sorting and storing ship quickly, preparing the empty pallets to be carried back to Success.

“Having more recently come from Australia, Anzac also had several loads of goods and supplies to carry over to Success, so the helicopter worked hard moving almost 25 loads between the two ships as they con-

tinued on their journey,” PO Sharma said.

One of the important pieces of cargo moved carefully from Anzac to Success was a reproduction of the 1924 painting by Sir William Russell Flint, held by the Art Gallery of NSW Collection, called ‘The Lemnians’.

Maritime Logistics Officer LCDR Amanda Frape shared the relief of

many of Anzac’s crew when she saw the painting safely delivered for the next leg of its journey to Lemnos.

“The reproduction is being gifted from the Lemnian community in Sydney to the people of their ancestral home-land of Lemnos, a key Australian and Commonwealth staging and evacuation location during the Gallipoli campaign.

“The RAN was entrusted with carry-

ing the painting to Lemnos where it will be presented to the local community.

“Anzac took carriage of the paint-ing in Sydney in March, and Success took the painting home.

“Flying the painting underneath a helicopter between two ships at sea was nerve-racking, and to know we’ve brought it safely this far was a relief to our CO and crew,” LCDR Frape said.

Filling up on Anzac spirit

CO HMAS Success CAPT Justin Jones, and Operations Officer Success LCDR Jared

Webb observe a replenishment at sea with HMNZS Te Kaha while HMAS Anzac sails off

her port beam during the transit toward the Mediterranean to take part in Centenary of

Anzac commemorations in Greece.

ABATA Bradley Whittington (above) connects a load of stores to HMAS Success’ Seahawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment with HMAS Anzac while sailing through the Middle East region. CN VADM Tim Barrett (inset) unveils ‘The Lemnians’ to the people of Lemnos after HMAS Anzac and HMAS Success carried the painting from Australia to Greece as part of the Centenary of Anzac commemorations. Photos: ABIS Jake Badior

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3NEWSMay 7, 2015 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS

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DEFENCE has been recognised for its continued and valuable support to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service after members made more than 17,000 donations last year.

CDF ACM Mark Binskin was presented with an award on March 31 by Australian Red Cross Blood Service national partnership manager, Nathan Plummer, and community relations officer Sally Gavin.

The donations were made as part of the Defence Blood Challenge and the Club Red pro-gram.

Blood Challenge organiser

MAJ Gary Schulz said a total of 17,029 blood donations were made in 2014 with the potential to save 51,000 lives.

The Defence Blood Challenge is an annual event and will run from September 1 to December 8 this year.

MAJ Schulz said the Department hoped to reach a target of 6000 blood donations during the challenge.

“We are still looking for enthu-siastic personnel who are interested in assisting in coordinating the Defence Blood Challenge in their area,” he said.

However, blood donations were welcome throughout the year and

could be made under the Red25 program.

“Red25 replaces the Club Red campaign,” he said.

“It is aimed at groups and organ-isations to achieve a total of 25 per cent of all of blood donations.”

All membership details will be transferred from Club Red to Red25, so there is no need to re-register.

“When donating to the Red25 program, we ask members to include their ship, unit or base to see which achieves the most dona-tions,” MAJ Schulz said.

Visit www.donateblood.com.au/red25 to view Defence’s donation tally.

Bloody outstanding job

LEUT Michelle Rayner

PERSONNEL from Maritime Operations Support Group and Combined Task Force 150 visited the US Navy Patrol Craft USS Firebolt for a tour during their Operation Manitou deployment.

This was particularly significant for two RAN personnel who were on board HMAS Stuart 11 years ago when they jointly patrolled with USS Firebolt in the North Arabian Gulf.

On April 24, 2004, three personnel from Firebolt were killed and four were seriously wounded when the dhow they were investigating blew up as part of a coordinated attack on the Iraqi oil termi-nals.

Stuart was immediately on the scene to provide helicopter and medical support to the crew.

CPOML-SC Mick Giddens recalls pro-viding medical assistance within messes on board Stuart in the chaos that ensued.

Touring the ship and seeing the memo-rials was a stark reminder of the incident for both CPO Giddens and POCIS Jimmy Galletly.

“Back in 2004, it was difficult to grasp the significance of the incident and the legacy that would still exist 11 years later,” PO Galletly said.

“Visiting Firebolt and viewing the memorials on board was a sombre remind-er of three US servicemen that gave their lives in the international campaign against terrorism

“Reading the letter sent from CO Stuart to CO Firebolt rekindled the feeling of camaraderie the two ships held during their time patrolling together in the North Arabian Gulf.

“I feel honoured to have been able to tour the ship Stuart shares a unique bond with.”

CO Firebolt LCDR Mitch McGuffie said the ship’s company were reminded daily of the close bond shared with the RAN.

“The framed, two-page handwritten letter by CMDR Philip Spedding hangs in our main passageway,” LCDR McGuffie said.

“The letter, dated April 27, 2004, elo-quently highlights the fact Australians and Americans have fought side-by-side in every major conflict since WWI.

“He writes in his concluding sentence, ‘America has no more loyal friend than Australia, and my team in Stuart will await your return to the Northern Arabian Gulf so that we can fight side-by-side again.’

“Although 11 years have passed since the incident, CMDR Spedding’s letter is just as reassuring today.

“Proudly hanging in our passageway is also a photo of Stuart signed by the entire ship’s company signifying their support following the events that transpired in April 2004. The poster reads, ‘To our mates in USS Firebolt – United We Stand.’

“It is always a touching moment to have a visitor on board who can locate their signature.”

CPOML-SC Mick Giddens, rear, and POCIS Jimmy Galletly reflect on the events of April 24, 2004, as

they read the memorials dedicated to the three USS Firebolt personnel who died that night.

Memories stirred on visit to US ship

SGT Dave Morley

A NEW smartphone app to help serving and former ADF members manage immediate responses to stress, and help build resilience, has been developed by Department of Veterans’ Affairs in partnership with Defence.

Director of Strategic and Operational Mental Health COL Nicole Sadler said the increased popularity of online and mobile mental health tools had led to the development of tools specifically for current and former ADF person-nel.

“The High Res app forms part of a suite of online and mobile resources being developed by DVA in collaboration with Defence,” she said.

“This includes development of a resilience website due for comple-tion later in 2015.

“Two other mobile apps, the PTSD Coach Australia and ON TRACK with the Right Mix, are already available.”

COL Sadler said military service posed unique mental stresses and High Res offered tools to manage stress on-the-go and helped build mental strength over time.

“This will be particularly helpful for those managing the daily stress-es of service career, deployment, injury, transition to civilian life and life post-service,” she said.

“The High Res app is based on Defence’s Battle SMART (Self-Management and Resilience Training) program, which adapts evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy tools for daily stress man-agement and resilience training.

“The app allows users to ‘test and adjust’ their responses to stress-ful situations and build resilience, and also allows individuals access to mental health tools at any time, including on operations.”

COL Sadler said there was potential within Defence to use High Res across a variety of set-tings, based on the broad applicabil-ity of the stress management and resilience building tools.

“The app can be personalised according to whether the user is a serving, ex-serving or family mem-ber,” she said.

“The app will be promoted dur-ing the resilience and mental health training available to all ADF mem-

Mental health the smart way

bers, as well as through health pro-viders, noting that it is a self-help tool and not designed to replace professional help.

“This free app complements the comprehensive range of men-tal health and wellbeing services available to ADF members and their families.”

POET Zoe Mack, of the Navy Peop le Caree r Management Agency, said it was good the app allowed users to personalise tools and set up their own goals.

“What I like about the High Res app is the extent of its uses; it pro-vides tools from stress management to performance training,” she said.

“One of my favourite parts of the app is the heart-rate monitor, and the ability to test before con-ducting the exercises.

“The results are saved and you can keep track of which exercises work best for you.

“The High Res app helps pre-pare us for whatever life throws our way. Building resilience is all about helping ourselves become mentally tough and safeguarding ourselves against the difficult times.”

PO Mack’s husband, POCSO Kim Green, Assistant to the WO-N, said he liked the fact that he could use High Res for a variety of situ-ations.

“For example, if you need help straight away, if you want to improve your resilience, or if you want to work towards achieving some goals,” he said.

High Res is free to down-load from the iOS App Store and Android Google Play.

Further information is available at www.defence.gov.au/health/healthportal/ and on the intranet at defence.gov.au/vcdf/sites/ADFHealthWellbeing/ComWeb.asp?page=102352.

POET Zoe Mack and her husband POCSO Kim Green look at the new High Res smartphone app to assist ADF members. Photo: SGT Dave Morley

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Ready for any emergencyLEUT Lana Emery

MEMBERS of HMAS Choules’ Standing Sea Fire and Emergency Party (SSFEP) may be some of the most junior on board, however, the ship relies on these people to react to a fire, flood or toxic hazard in under three minutes.

The SSFEP is made up of cooks, stewards, stokers, boatswains and electric technician sailors, none of them above the rank of able seaman. All of these sailors need to know the emergency stops, fuel trips, adjacent compartments, hose set up and layout, of the entire ship.

They need to know what to look out for, how to attack different classes of fire, what to use under pressure and what to report.

ABET Jolyon Saunders enjoys the responsibility that comes with being part of the SSFEP.

“It’s good to be part of a team when you can trust everyone to know what to do,” she said.

However, it’s not easy being a SSFEP member on such a big ship.

Choules is not tiny; she weighs 16,000 tonnes, is 176m long and is capable of carrying 356 troops (700 for an overloaded capacity), 23 Abrams tanks, 150 light trucks, landing craft vehicle and personnel, LCM8s and various Army and Navy helicopters.

She has 10 decks and 20 flights of stairs from top to bottom.

Team member ABML-S Benjamin Lindsay said when SSFEP members heard an alarm they got going and all

their crew mates either got out of their way or helped them on their way.

“Standing Sea prepares you for the unexpected,” he said.

What makes this team different to all other teams in the Fleet is the damage control equipment and the

procedures they need to learn and use on board.

Before being commissioned into the Navy, Choules was a Royal Navy ship.

Because of this, she has different first-aid firefighting appliances, includ-ing fire extinguishers and centre-fed

hose reels, emergency escape breath-ing devices, breathing apparatus’ and firefighting nozzles and hose layouts. This is different to every other ship in the RAN.

The change to the type of firefight-ing nozzles alone means the techniques

used for fighting fires and re-entry to compartments on board Choules needs to be trained and retrained to the ship’s crew.

This is where Choules’ SSFEP members step it up a notch. They hold circuit training for the ship’s company, revisiting the unique systems and fire-fighting appliances on board.

In April, the team held round robin training for fixed firefighting systems in various compartments, including the heli fuel pump room, galley, emergency diesel generator, paint store, oil and grease store and boiler room.

They also held continuous training for all ship’s company members.

Stations were set up at various compartments on the ship that person-nel rotated through in small groups for firefighting theory, first-aid firefighting appliances, portable pumping devices and extended breathing duration appa-ratus donning and face seal checks.

POPTI Matthew Wildin leads the SSFEP. He said his team worked hard and was expected to take on the addi-tional training burden, but members did it with pride.

“Since assuming the team leader role, there have been several positional changes which require the team to re-train and become familiar with each other,” he said.

“Each member plays a pivotal role in this organisation and it is with great confidence I can say they are the initial response to any emergency on board and the ship should feel safe with them, knowing they will respond accordingly.”

HMAS Choules’ SSFEP members on the flight deck.

Inset, SSFEP’s breathing apparatus board controller

ABML-SO Benjamin Lindsay observes other members as they conduct face seal checks for their extended

duration breathing apparatus.Photo: ABIS Kayla Hayes

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5NEWSMay 7, 2015 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS

CPL Max Bree

PERSONNEL in the Middle East region (MER) were made to feel a little warmer and more comfortable ahead of Anzac Day as a specially made quilt toured the region.

The Anzac centenary quilt, fea-turing camouflage patterns and poppies, travelled around the region to be signed by personnel.

It was made by Aussie Hero Quilts at the request of Commander JTF-633 RADM Trevor Jones to help commemorate the Centenary of Anzac.

“The centenary quilt travelled around the MER on numerous dif-ferent missions where two high-ly regarded personnel from each region signed it,” he said.

“The quilt represents a histori-cal record of the people conducting MER operations during this signifi-cant year.”

Aussie Hero Quilts have been making laundry bags and quilts for deployed personnel since 2011 to thank them for their overseas service.

Jan-Maree Ball, who founded the organisation, also served 15

years in the RAAF, mostly as an air traffic controller.

“I was humbled and delighted to be asked to make a quilt worthy of the centenary,” she said.

“I had been struggling to find a fitting project to commemorate the centenary and not detract too much from our primary mission.

“While it required a lot of coor-dination and a little effort from many people, lots of people had the chance to contribute and be part of the project.”

There are 75 poppies incorporat-ed into the design of the Anzac quilt and three silhouettes representing each service, along with pieces of uniforms used on operations.

More than 90 people helped create the quilt. Ms Ball tried to include all the dedicated quilters she could.

“It had to be representative of the sort of quilts we make for Aussie heroes,” she said.

“The front of the quilt is made from poppy blocks. We use a big-ger version of these blocks to make fallen warrior quilts, which are given to the families of those whose loved ones have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving their country.

“The Anzac quilt was designed to be big enough so that everyone could contribute.

“Quilters from all over Australia registered to make a block and send it in.”

While Ms Ball believed it was important to honour Australians from past wars, she was happy the quilt could help highlight those still deployed.

“We should also be recognising the contribution made by our serv-ing members,” she said.

“I believe this quilt does that and I am incredibly proud and humbled to be part of the project.”

The quilts have warmed many deployed personnel over recent years and RADM Jones wanted to recognise the time and effort of this special group of Australians.

“Volunteer organisations such as Aussie Hero Quilts provide an important welfare service to our men and women in the ADF,” he said.

“In this centenary year of Anzac I believe it’s also important to rec-ognise support agencies that con-tribute to the overall mission.”

By CPL Max Bree

WHEN LEUT Rebecca Higgins first saw the Anzac quilt in the Middle East, her mother Liz had left a surprise for her.

“Mum never told me she made one of the patches on it,” LEUT Higgins said.

“Then when they had the quilt up here, I looked at it and saw ‘E.A.H’ – my Mum’s initials. She was really excited and was hoping that I would notice.”

Despite her lack of quilting ability, Liz became involved with Aussie Hero Quilts about nine months ago.

“She doesn’t quilt but she does do cross-stitch,” LEUT Higgins said. “She’s been helping out by supporting them with fabric. Now they’re including some of her cross-stitches, so she’s doing what she can.”

This meant LEUT Higgins didn’t need to wait long for her own quilt to arrive when she deployed last year.

“Mum kept talking about it, then when I got here on deployment my quilt had already been made,” LEUT Higgins said. “She just told them all my interests and they really covered them on my quilt.”

The quilt was predominantly pink with pictures of cupcakes, chocolate and dogs, along with a quilting fabric featuring ships.

LEUT Higgins also received a laundry bag covered in cupcakes and chocolate but found it “too pretty” to use.

“I’m folding them up and putting them in my luggage because I want them to come home with me rather than by post,” she said.

“I’ll probably use it as something like a throw rug over my sofa so it can still be seen by everyone and I might start using the laundry bag next time I’m at sea.”

The Anzac centenary quilt was a great way to show what the people from Aussie Hero Quilts were doing for deployed per-sonnel, according to LEUT Higgins.

“Part of our life over here is seeing eve-ryone’s quilt when they arrive and seeing what’s been sewn on there,” she said. “You get a lot of people who have never heard of the Aussie quilt ladies.”

During her time as the Commander’s Aide-De-Camp in the Middle East, LEUT Higgins said she learned a great deal about what happens at HQJTF-633.

“Being in the Navy, we’re well aware of the ships out there and we know there’s people deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq,” she said. “But during this deployment I’ve got a great understanding of our role here at the HQ and how it’s part of the bigger picture.”

Have quilt will travel ... east

The ship’s company of HMAS Success with the Anzac centenary quilt and (inset) ABET Bilawal Chandio holds the quilt on board Success while in the Middle East region. Photos: ABIS Jake Badior

LCDR Kellie Bolt and PO Jimmy Galletly pose with the Anzac centenary quilt after signing it when it was at CTF-150 HQ in Bahrain.Photo: SGT Ray Vance

Mum’s stitch in time

LEUT Rebecca Higgins shows the cross-stitch patch her mother Liz made for the Anzac centenary quilt. Photo: SGT Ray Vance

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Dallas McMaugh

A SIMPLE act of putting his hand up to vol-unteer to show a group of children around a Navy helicopter was a life-changing one for AB Jye Alexander, of 723SQN.

“I was on deployment in Darwin two years ago and we were hosting a visit from Camp Quality,” AB Alexander said.

“At that stage I knew little about the char-ity, but once I met the children and learnt about the hard times they faced, and saw how they bravely they faced them, I knew I really wanted to help however I could.”

Camp Quality is a children’s cancer char-ity which supports children and families affected by cancer.

For the past year, AB Alexander has worked for the organisation as a volunteer, regularly visiting children in hospital and more recently helping at a five-day camp at Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre in Mumbil, NSW.

These camps help the children deal with challenges in a fun, safe environment, bring-ing joy and optimism back into their lives and, most importantly, providing the opportu-nity to feel like a ‘normal’ child again.

“My main role is that of companion which involves being a combination parent/friend to the children for the duration of the camp,” AB Alexander said.

“I was appointed two 10-year-old boys to look after and it was my responsibility to

ensure they stayed safe at the camp. I also wanted to make sure they had as much fun as they possibly could.

“This was especially important as life has not been the easiest for these kids.”

Most 23-year-olds would be fazed by this enormous responsibility, but not AB Alexander.

“It can be challenging, you are a parent to a lot of children and it is non-stop from 6am to 11pm every single day with activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, abseil-ing, archery, sports and fun therapy, but it’s incredibly rewarding,” he said.

“Just seeing these children smiling and laughing and building their confidence back up after the experience of going through treat-ments for cancer at such a young age is an amazing thing to be part of.”

Another highlight of the camp was the arrival of a Bell 429 helicopter from 723SQN and the opportunity for the children to meet the crew – LEUT Rob Garnock and SBLT Matthew Raufers – and inspect the helicopter.

“The children and volunteers all cheered very, very loudly and continuously as the heli-copter approached and I marshalled it in,” AB Alexander said.

“Then when the crew stepped out of the helicopter they cheered loudly and continu-ously again.

“It was a proud moment for myself and Navy as the kids were so appreciative and excited and it was for such a good cause.”

Quality time for children

Camp Quality participants cheer in front of a Bell 429 helicopter from 723SQN after the children had the chance to meet the crew and inspect the helicopter (above). Left, Camp Quality volunteers Heath Brown, left, AB Jye Alexander and Alesha Brown at the camp at Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre in Mumbil, NSW.

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LEUT Debra Holland

THE French Navy Ship Vendémiaire hosted a special ceremony alongside Fleet Base East on April 15 when five WWII veterans were presented with France’s highest decoration for distinguished service, the Legion of Honour.

Vendémiaire was in Sydney for resupplying and to liaise with the RAN after providing humanitarian assistance with HMAS Tobruk to cyclone devastated Vanuatu.

With the passage of 70 years since the liberation of France, the veterans may have been a little unsteady on their feet as they were slowly escort-ed up Vendémiaire’s gangway to her flight deck, but there was no doubting their dedication and determination had not diminished over time.

Before friends and families, ADF representatives, ship’s officers and members of the French business and expat community in Sydney, French Ambassador Christophe Lecourtier pinned the distinctive cross and red ribbon to each of the five veterans.

“Organising such a ceremony on board a French warship 10 days before the Anzac centenary and a few weeks before the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War II in Europe is highly symbolic,” Mr Lecourtier said.

“It is a way to express once again, as loudly as possible, how deeply France is grateful for the sacrifices of these young men, who had come from so far, from such a beautiful

country, first to save then to liberate France.”

Kenneth Briggs served in the Royal Navy, in the H-Class fast destroyer HMS Havelock, protect-ing Allied convoys and supporting Operation Overlord for the D-Day landings. Havelock used her guns to bring down shellfire on the German defenders of the beaches, in support of troops trying to fight their way ashore.

Mr Briggs also recalled being a member of the motor boat crew that transported Winston Churchill between ships while stationed in Scotland.

Serving with the RAAF, William Grey, Stanislaus Donnellan and Billy McFadden flew numerous missions over France including providing key support for the D-Day landings which enabled the advance of Allied troops in spite of heavy resistance from the German occupying force.

Clifford Stevens joined the Royal British Army and landed on Gold Beach on June 6, 1944, and took part in the offensive that brought Allied armies from the coast of Normandy to the heart of Paris 10 weeks later.

Representing his fellow veterans, Mr Stevens spoke of his delight in being presented with France’s most prestigious award.

The Order of the Legion of Honour, first established by Napoleon Bonaparte in May 1802, recognises distinguished military and civil ser-vice by French citizens and foreign nationals to the French Republic.

Veterans join elite legion

COMSURFOR CDRE Lee Goddard meets with the five WWII veterans before they are awarded the French Legion of Honour aboard FNS Vendemiaire at Fleet Base East. Inset L-R: Clifford Stevens, Billy McFadden, William Grey, Stanislaus Donnellan and Kenneth Briggs. Photos: ABIS Richard Cordell

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SAIL training ship Young Endeavour crossed the Atlantic Ocean for the first time in more than 20 years en route to the Gaillipoli Peninsula to participate in the Centenary of Anzac commemorations and international tall ship races.

Former patrol boat CO LCDR Dion Curtis joined Young Endeavour for the 47-day trans-Atlantic crossing as a returning crew-member on reserve service.

“Crewing Young Endeavour is the best job in the world,” LCDR Curtis said.

“My role is to inspire young Australians to seize opportunities, to realise their potential, and to be all that they can be – that’s the driving force behind all of what we do.

“We aim that every person walking off this ship does so having grown as an individual and with enhanced skills that will assist them in day-to-day life.”

LCDR Curtis first joined Young Endeavour in 1999 as navigator. He achieved command endorsement in 2005 and continues to sail at least one voyage every year.

Since transferring to the reserves in 2009, he has worked in the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Emergency Response Division, a rewarding job, and one which benefits from the teamwork and leadership skills he gains from being on a ship at sea in such a close unit.

“Every time I come to work in the Navy I feel privileged to work in such an interesting and dynamic environment.

“Delivering the Youth Development

SAILING past Anzac Cove during the dawn service as part of the international sail past was a moving experience and something I will never forget. I am sure our world voyagers and Young Endeavour staff feel the same.

It was an emotional journey for those voyagers and staff who lost relatives during the Gallipoli campaign and have now been able to visit Lone Pine and pay their respects at the graves of these brave family members.

It is not until you visit the Gallipoli Peninsula you realise the enormity of what the Anzacs were up against and it really does hit home how brave these soldiers were and the sacrifices they made and it is something we should never forget.

Sadly, once we completed our sail past and dawn service we had to return to Cannakale and farewell the voyagers of passage three.

They all contributed greatly to ensuring the ship made it safely from Cadiz. Even through all the bad weather and engine issues, they still kept a smile on their faces and retained a posi-tive view we would always make it on time. – LCDR Gavin Dawe

Voyagers pay their respects

Program aboard Young Endeavour is such an extraordinary thing to be part of,” he said.

“As Sailmaster I have my regular Navy responsibilities as XO of a ves-sel – including administration, safety and crew wellbeing – but I also have the unique challenge and responsibility of providing the youth of Australia with an adventure of a lifetime.

“The Sailmaster runs the program, so you have to know when to inject yourself to push and challenge the youth crew and when to give them a bit of space to deliver the best outcomes for each indi-vidual. It’s very much about leadership by example.”

During the voyage the crew spent 38 days at sea and sailed more than 5000nm

from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Cadiz, Spain.

In addition to ensuring the safe operation of the ship in all conditions, the Navy personnel were responsible for teaching the 24 youth on board – many who had never sailed before – the skills to crew the square-rigged tall ship.

Collectively, they ensured each par-ticipant spent at least 240 hours on the bridge, more than 80 hours on deck set-ting and furling sails, 40 hours cleaning the ship, four days assisting the chef in the galley, and many hours climbing the 30m masts, swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and singing sea shanties.

“The staff crew are handpicked, and are amazing,” LCDR Curtis said.

“They give everything of themselves

to each and every voyage, which makes it an awesome workplace.

“Because of the small numbers on board we each have increased responsi-bilities and rely on each other implicitly.

“It’s a great team environment.”The crew who sailed Young

Endeavour across the Atlantic Ocean were selected by ballot and represented every Australian state and territory.

For LCDR Curtis it was an unforget-table experience.

“I love adventuring, seeing and expe-riencing new things and travelling to rarely visited parts of the world,” he said.

“Sharing these experiences with an extraordinary Navy crew and a bunch of amazing young Australians has been incredible.”

LCDR Dion Curtis climbs Young Endeavour’s foremast on arrival at Cadiz, Spain, and (right) with crew members CO LCDR Gavin Dawe, third from right in front row, and LS Shaun Ware, second from left, in the Canary Islands.

CAPTAIN’S LOG

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AFTER the dust had settled on this year’s showcase of Navy imagery there was, after much debate, finally a winner – LSIS

Brenton Freind.The Rosemary Rodwell (RR)

Memorial Prize is awarded to the imagery specialist whose entry is judged to be the most striking and memorable of the year.

Competition was again fierce, with 63 entries and second place tied.

LS Freind said he was in a state of disbelief when he heard he had won.

“I thought it was a gee-up when my PO phoned to tell me,” he said.

“This is about the ninth time I have entered. It’s definitely a proud moment to take out the top spot in such a prestigious award.

“The calibre of the entries this year was pretty high, especially with so many of our sailors on operations – deploy-ments are where the best opportunities occur.”

RR organiser, for the second year running, CPOIS Dave Connolly, said the decision for the panel of five judges was a difficult one.

“With the tempo of the RAN high at the moment, our photographers are deployed to all corners of the globe – this results in a lot of good quality imagery from the troops,” he said.

“While ultimately there is a winner, I like to look at RR as a visual record of the last year in the Navy as seen through our photographers’ eyes – it’s a snapshot of our involvement for 2014.

“Imagery specialists are fortunate to

SNAPSHOTS OF THE BEST

LSIS Brenton Freind won the Rosemary Rodwell prize for photography with this shot of HMAS Success entering Sydney Harbour after participating in Exercise Rimpac 2014, LSIS Jayson Tufrey reports.

SMNBM Gareth Baker, on watch as helmsman in the bridge of HMAS Larrakia during her South East Asian deployment.Photo: LSIS Yuri Ramsey

POWTR Rosemary Rodwell was born in Sydney in 1939 and joined the WRANS in May 1963 at the age of 24. Rosemary’s distinguished career spanned more than 20 years during which time she was awarded the British Empire Medal on June 14, 1982. POWTR Rodwell died in April 1987 as a result of a car accident. In her memory her family established a trust fund from which a prize is to be award-ed annually to a RAN imagery specialist who best demonstrates the pursuit of excellence.

The Southern Cross illuminates the night sky over the Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland as the smoke clears during the ‘battle’ for the main defensive position during a 7 Brigade combined-arms training activity. Photo: LSIS Jayson Tufrey

2nd prize

2nd prize

HMAS Toowoomba at sea in the Indian Ocean in support of Operation Southern Indian Ocean, the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Photo: LSIS James Whittle

The bow of HMAS Arunta plows into a wave as the ship

sails through rough weather off the coast of Victoria.

Photo: ABIS Tom Gibson

have the luxury of being in unique loca-tions where, sometimes, nobody else has been, and document it.”

Perennial bridesmaid LSIS Yuri Ramsey, who placed second for the third consecutive year, in a tie with LSIS James Whittle, said the RR award was a great way for the imagery specialists to present their best work from the year.

“I’m not that disappointed to come second again, the quality of imagery is pretty good, so to be up there is encour-aging,” he said.

“The shot I submitted was taken on HMAS Larrakia when we were in transit across the South China Sea. The sun was setting at just the right angle to provide

the right amount of light to illuminate the face of the sailor and provide good con-trast with the darkness of the bridge.”

Darwin-based imagery specialist LS Whittle said he spent a lot of last year deployed, which is where he shot his equal second placed entry of HMAS Toowoomba.

“Second place is not quite the icing on the cake; it is more like the cake under the icing which still tastes pretty good,” LSIS Whittle said.

“It’s great to be a part of RR and awe-some to see what the rest of the team has been up to throughout the year.”

Sydney-based third placegetter ABIS Tom Gibson said this was only his second

time entering. “It feels great to place in such a highly recognised event,” AB Gibson said.

Since I’m relatively new it is a great feeling to have my work appreciated by people who have been around a lot longer than I have . It is a feeling of pride in the work I do for Defence.

“I really look forward to the time of year it comes to entering images as it’s great to see what images have been shot over the past year.

“This competition gives everyone in our branch a chance to show off their work and I believe it gives everyone the drive to be creative and capture amazing imagery that will not only impress our colleges but the rest of the Defence Force.”

IS Category Manager, and one of the judges, WOIS Tracy Casteleijn said RR was an opportunity for imagery special-ists to showcase their favourite images from the previous calendar year.

“The 2014 entries proved highly com-petitive with the judging resulting in a six-way tie.

“A top-six shootout occurred to deter-mine a clear winner with second place further highlighting the tight competition with a two-way tie while third stood alone,” she said.

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Snowboarder PO Daniel McLean sails through the air at the Interservice Alpine Snow Sports competition held at Perisher Valley, NSW. Photo: LSIS Justin Brown

LSIS Brenton Freind with his winning photo and the Rosemary Rodwell Memorial Prize. Photo: POIS Andrew Dakin

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13HISTORYMay 7, 2015 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS

COMMISSIONED for just 69 days in 1967, auxiliary ves-sel HMAS Boonaroo was the first to commission under the

Australian White Ensign and her ser-vice provoked controversy at the time.

As the Australian National Line’s (ANL) MV Boonaroo, the ship com-pleted a single return voyage to South Vietnam from May 17 to July 8, 1966, carrying supplies for Australian forces.

When members of the Seamen’s Union of Australia refused to sail the ship for a second voyage to Vietnam with a load of Air Force ordnance in 1967, the ship was commissioned into the Navy at 9pm on March 1.

CMDR Patrick Bennett relieved

Boonaroo’s master CAPT P Grimanes while two engineering officers with RANR commissions remained on board and the ANL crew was replaced by RAN members.

From March 3-10, the ship loaded cargo at Port Wilson, Victoria. The cargo consisted of pallets of 500- and 1000-pound bombs and tails, some general cargo including three kitchen complexes, a 10-tonne petrol tanker and a quantity of telegraph poles.

The ship’s company was put togeth-er at short notice with many sailors being taken from HMAS Lonsdale.

Former engineering mechanic Jan Huscha, of Perth, who sailed to Vietnam in the ship, said he was walking out the front gate of Lonsdale on his way home

one evening when he was stopped by Dockyard Police, who asked his name.

“When I told them they instructed me to wait at the gate,” he said.

“Then an officer came down and told me to go back, get my kit packed and return in an hour, when a bus would come and pick us up.

“The next morning the bus took us out to Williamtown to board Boonaroo.

“I was in the minesweeper HMAS Snipe during the Borneo Confrontation, which was the high-light of my career, but the Boonaroo posting was interesting.”

Boonaroo refuelled at Cairns on March 17, after passing through the fringe of Cyclone Dulcie off northern NSW a few days earlier.

The ship’s company conducted small arms firing and leaving ship drills on March 27, and arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam, on March 28, where US soldiers from 24 Terminal Transport Battalion unloaded the gen-eral cargo.

The following day the ship moved to the Ammunition Pier where 154 Terminal Transport Company unloaded the ammunition.

Boonaroo received stores delivered by a RAAF helicopter off Vung Tau on April 3 and set sail for Sydney, arriving on April 29, after stopovers in Singapore and Darwin.

The ship’s final voyage for Navy ended in Melbourne when she paid off on May 8, and was handed back to ANL.

For her short commission the ship remained in ANL livery and no HMAS Boonaroo tally bands were ever issued.

Boonaroo’s Report of Proceedings for May 1967 indicate major engi-neering and maintenance work carried out during the ship’s voyage ensured it was returned to ANL in better con-dition than when it was received 10 weeks previously.

RADM Ian Cartwright, in his covering note to the Secretary, Department of Navy, wrote, “an interesting and informative Report of Proceedings covering a success-ful month of operations in unusual circumstances”.

SGT Dave Morley takes a look at one of the ships with the shortest commission First to fly new flag

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To find out more about Merici Collegesee our website at www.merici.act.edu.auor contact the Enrolment Officer Ms Trish Ryan on (02) 6243 4102 or by email: [email protected]

THE new cold weather ‘soft shell’-style jacket has arrived and will be loan-issued to personnel, replacing the ‘doona/Stanley’ coat worn with the DPNU.

The jacket has been developed in a contemporary design and is water and wind resistant, features a removable hood and provides thermal protection in moderate to cold climates.

It is also permitted for wear with summer and winter dress of the day in cold or inclement weather when commuting out-doors.

The jacket has been acquired for Navy by the Defence Materiel Organisation’s Clothing Systems Program Office following a com-petitive tender process and will be supplied by Platypus Outdoor Group.

During the selection of the jacket, sailors aboard HMAS Newcastle were consulted to get the user’s perspective on design features, comfort and utility, while

undertaking normal daily duties. The National Fleet Manager,

Personal Protective Clothing, Chris Henderson, said the jacket’s pres-entation was considered important as it was an integral part of Navy uniform.

“We had to ensure the jacket’s design presents the Navy as a pro-fessional force, both to the public

and to other military forces,” Mr Henderson said.

“We found that the new jacket performs significantly better than the ‘doona’ jacket and allows for a full range of movement and flex-ibility under a wide range of con-ditions and integrates with other in-service garments.”

COs of each ship/establishment will be notified of specific dates for issue once confirmation is received that sufficient quantities of the jackets are available in their area.

The initial issue of jackets is for permanent Navy and continuous full-time service personnel only.

Reserve personnel employed on days and Australian Navy Cadet personnel will continue to be issued the ‘doona/Stanley’ coat until stocks of this coat are depleted.

The policy on the issue and wearing of the cold weather jacket is on the Directorate Navy Uniforms intranet site. Any questions or feedback should be emailed to [email protected]

• Victoria/Tasmania/South Australia – issued

• Canberra – April/May• Nowra/Jervis Bay – May/

June• NSW – including ships –

May/June• WA – including ships –

June/July• SE Queensland – July• FN Queensland – TBC• Northern Territory – TBC

Jacket rollout

Keeping warm

SMN* Steven Duquemin and SMN* Paige Blake train at HMAS Cerberus wearing the new winter jacket. Photo: ABIS Cassie McBride

‘PRIVACY every day’ is the theme for this year’s Privacy Awareness Week which runs from May 3-9.

Privacy should be a daily considera-tion particularly when internet banking, online shopping and using social media. It is just as important in the workplace.

For Defence, the theme emphasises the importance of business practices and processes that protect our personal information so they become routine.

Defence Privacy Officer Michael McCulloch said it was critical that eve-ryone understood the prevalence of privacy risks in today’s interconnect-ed world, both on a personal level and when handling the personal information of other people.

“The internet has enabled our glob-al culture but it’s also resulted in the increased sharing of personal informa-tion which can be abused by others and increases the risk of identify theft and threats to personal security,” Mr McCulloch said.

“Privacy Awareness Week is a great opportunity for you to check your pri-vacy settings on social media and ensure online passwords are robust by includ-

ing upper and lower case letters, num-bers and special characters.”

The privacy webpage on the DRN has a wealth of information to help peo-ple manage privacy in the workplace.

“We have advice on email use, links to instructions and guidance, and case studies of privacy principles that have failed, harming Defence personnel,” Mr McCulloch said.

“The privacy page also has conversa-tion starters for supervisors to engage staff about privacy with the intent of it featuring prominently in daily business processes.

“Defence holds a lot of information about its people and their families.

“We need to be proactive in how we protect it.

“How we handle personal informa-tion about others should reflect how we want information about us handled.

“Check out the privacy page to see how you can make privacy an everyday consideration.”

Defence’s privacy page is at intranet.defence.gov.au/People/sites/ComplaintResolution/ComWeb.asp?page=51002

Mind your own privacy business

Check PMKeySWHETHER you are a permanent ADF member or a reservist, you have a responsibility to ensure your PMKeyS details and your pay, are correct. Everyone should be in the habit of ensuring their pay, allowances and deductions reflect their own personal circumstances. You should be check-ing details such as location, rank, leave balance, contact details and allowances in PMKeyS. You can check your details through self service on the DRN or from anywhere on the internet though Home Portal. For informa-tion about Home Portal go to http://ciogintranet.defence.gov.au/organisa-tion/HRDD/PSMB/DefenceOne.If you have a question, email CIOG HRDP Communications.

CD winnersWE HAD a great response to our CD giveaway in the March 26 edition. Thanks to all who entered. The follow-ing personnel have won a copy of Lee Kernaghan’s CD, Spirit of the Anzacs.

Navy – SMN Maxwell Anthony, HMAS Cairns; CPO Corey O’Callaghan, DFR; AB Katrina Harris, HMAS Sydney.

Army – CPL Steven Dias, 7 Sig Regt, SIG Sarah Wardlaw, DFSS, WO2 Berlinda O’Rourke, 9FSB.

Air Force – SGT Jason North, RAAF Base Amberley; LAC Justin Swan, 33 SQN; CPL Theoloyia Tomazos, 1CCS

APS – Leah Robins, Jon Kelly, Karen Ehrlich.

IN BRIEF

A NEW web form will allow for the electronic and secure applica-tion of Defence Common Access Cards (DCAC).

The previous method for a DCAC application was in a hard copy format and was vulnerable to misuse.

From July 1, to apply for a DCAC, all ADF, Defence APS, contractors and other personnel with DRN access, must use web form AE294.

DG Base Planning, Engagement and Service Performance CDRE Jaimie Hatcher said Defence had removed the security vulner-ability by establishing a traceable form.

“To prevent DCACs possibly being acquired under false pre-tences, Defence has established a web form that verifies the iden-

Web form for more secure access

tities of the personnel involved in processing the application,” CDRE Hatcher said.

“Where no DRN account is held by an applicant, the appli-cant details section is to be com-

pleted by the application approv-al authority or their delegate.”

The AE294 is only to be used when applying for an individual DCAC and is not to leave the DRN. It may only be emailed to accounts ending in ‘@defence.gov.au’ or ‘@dsto.defence.gov.au’.

The existing multi-applicant DCAC application form remains available for use for groups of personnel with similar DCAC requirements and will be convert-ed into a web form later this year.

Hard copy application submis-sions should only occur where no DRN electronic submission is possible.

For more information on the new DCAC application web form, refer to DEFGRAM 158/2015, call (02) 6266 4515 or email [email protected]

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COMMANDER Jeffrey Booker (retd) is one of a small number of dedicated personnel to notch up 50

years of service.His half century was recognised by

CN VADM Tim Barrett with the pres-entation in December last year of a sev-enth clasp to the Defence Long Service Medal and a third Federation Star.

“I would suggest that few Navy per-sonnel have earned a third Federation Star, but I would like to hear from those who have, as there would be no shortage of colourful ditties,” CMDR Booker said.

CMDR Booker served 30 years in the permanent Navy and 22 years as an active reservist, during which time he travelled the globe in a variety of war-ships including aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, the destroyer escort HMAS Torrens and the guided missile destroy-ers HMA Ships Brisbane and Hobart.

“I stayed for so long because I am a baby boomer and we were at the tail end of a withering culture, where start-ing a career invariably meant remain-ing in that career for the duration of your working life,” he said.

“That attitude is considered limit-ing nowadays, if not pointless, but for many of us it did not restrict the opportunities to develop, otherwise where would our warrant officers and admirals come from?”

CMDR Booker said he had seen many positive cultural and technological chang-es in Navy over the past five decades.

As a 15-year-old junior recruit in 1962, the world was a vastly different place with the Cuban missile crisis threatening nuclear war while mankind struggled to make do with rudimentary technologies.

“When I joined as a recruit at HMAS Leeuwin it took me seven days to travel by rail from my home at Rockhampton to Perth, a journey that involved six separate trains through each capital city,” he said.

CMDR Booker said he had learnt to embrace the culture of change because it was essential for Navy to evolve in order to meet the challenges of fighting and winning at sea.

“Navy is a continually evolving organism, because the challenge has always been to serve the nation using not only the best capabilities but also the right capabilities to meet the ever changing nuances in threats and pos-sible threats.

“That translates into constant chal-lenge, among other things, of recruiting the right young men and women with abilities that can master the complexi-ties of each generation of the modern Fleet unit and naval aircraft.”

CMDR Booker said he joined the Navy based upon the challenges and rewards which serving family members had told him about.

A commander marked half a century in the RAN with this third Federation Star, Michael Brooke reports.

A lifetime of serviceCN VADM Tim Barrett presents CMDR Jeffrey Booker with the seventh clasp for the Defence Long Service medal at Russell Offices, Canberra, late last year. Photo: LSIS Lee-Anne Mack

His career highlights including achieving the rank of commander, being part of the commissioning crew of Brisbane in December 1967, in Boston, and serving in Torrens as the squadron supply officer.

“I was in a unit commanded by then CAPT (later Chief of Naval Staff) Rod Taylor, who was a unique and inspir-ing individual, and under him the men

flourished and Torrens was the pride of the Fleet.”

CMDR Booker said his only sad experience in the Navy was losing friends in service accidents and in Vietnam.

“They were bold, courageous and exceptional young men who did not shrink from their commitment to get stuck in and get the job done,” he said.

CMDR Booker offered advice to

young sailors. “There is the old adage ‘never volunteer’, but that is nonsense,” he said.

“If the opportunity presents itself for you to enhance your capabilities and to increase your level of profes-sionalism then go for it.”

CMDR Booker retired last December and hopes to stay involved with the Navy in retirement.

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LSIS Helen Frank

A SMALL group of sailors from NUSHIP Adelaide had the chance to try out their acting skills when sister ship HMAS Canberra conducted non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) and evacuation handling centre exercises on April 2.

A NEO is conducted in support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade whereby Australian nationals and approved foreign nationals are evacu-ated from countries when their lives are endangered by war, civil unrest or natural disaster.

The LHDs are the largest ships ever built for the Navy and are designed for this type of operation.

Canberra and Adelaide will be able to conduct a range of roles including large-scale amphibious operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.

Canberra’s Deputy Amphibious Operations Officer, CAPT Josh Wilson, said the ship’s first NEO exercise went well.

“We had personnel from Adelaide play the part of evacuees,” CAPT Wilson said.

“They were very good and took to their roles with a lot of professionalism, providing a realistic training scenario.

“Canberra’s ship’s company came together to create a good example of what we need to do.”

During an actual NEO, Canberra would deploy its landing craft to

embark evacuees from a predetermined point ashore.

Evacuees would then be transported to the LHD where they would be pro-cessed through an evacuation handling centre by the ship’s company.

They would be accounted for, treated for any injuries or illnesses and assigned temporary accommodation on board the ship.

CAPT Wilson said there were some lessons from the exercise that would be implemented before the ship was evalu-ated for unit readiness.

“Once the ship is unit ready, it is quite likely we would be called upon to conduct a NEO,” he said.

“As we have seen in recent times, the South East Asian region can experi-ence quite a few natural disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes.

“HMAS Canberra would respond to a situation like this where we have Australian nationals that need to be evacuated before further disasters hit.

“Also, once we have the evacuees on the ship we could be dealing with many cases of distress, illness or injury and most evacuees would be uncertain, anx-ious and concerned about their future.”

Canberra will soon complete her first-of-class flight trials and return to her home port of Sydney for a short period of respite.

The ship and her crew will then start a work-up period that will extend across all her capabilities in order to achieve unit readiness later this year.

Crews train together in evacuation

‘Civilian evacuees’ are transported to HMAS Canberra on a landing craft (above) during an evacuation exercise in Jervis Bay and LSNPC Michael Lloyd checks the paperwork (below) of an ‘evacuee’ on board the LHD. Photos: LSIS Helen Frank

LSIS Helen Frank

GENERATING more than 7000kW of power each, the two V16 MAN diesel generators on board HMAS Canberra power everything from the azimuth pods for propulsion to the bunk lights for reading.

At the same time as non-com-batant evacuation training was being held on board Canberra, one of these generators underwent a major service.

Canberra’s Propulsion Work Centre Manager, CPOMT Jim Soar, said conducting the diesel service while under way meant there was less work for his team when the ship returned to Sydney.

“This type of planned mainte-nance wouldn’t normally happen at sea,” CPO Soar said.

“This will mean more respite for engineering sailors when we come alongside.”

Several teams of engineers came together to conduct the maintenance including MAN Diesel superin-tendent engineers Daniel Cooper and Douglas Merredith, along with Navantia engineer Pedro Zueco from Spain.

Marine Engineering Officer LCDR Suzie Bishop said the main-tenance workload also captured training needs.

“Having MAN Diesel experts on board, with FSU, has turned this

Service a training bonus

maintenance activity into a training and professional advancement activ-ity for all,” LCDR Bishop said.

Engineering Officer CMDR Dave Walter said this was part of a more strategic intent for Canberra.

“The LHD is maintained under a continuous maintenance concept; undertaking this sort of external level maintenance at sea is impera-tive to ensuring it works,” CMDR Walter said.

“I am sure we will be doing more tasks like this in the future, and not just on the diesels.”

Two marine technicians from FSU-SE helped out to gain experi-ence on this type of engine and

Canberra’s LSMT Troy Russell and ABMT James Ottrey also got their hands dirty, providing manpower and learning along the way.

LS Russell said he had been a part of this level of maintenance before, but this was the first time he had done it at sea and he enjoyed the work.

“Being able to conduct mainte-nance at this level is a great way to further consolidate skills that don’t often get tested,” he said.

“As marine technicians we train for a number of years to gain the specific knowledge of the equip-ment we are required to monitor and maintain.”

LSMT Troy Russell and ABMT James Ottrey loosen an injector during a 3000-hour service on HMAS Canberra’s diesel generator.

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AFTER 48 weeks of training, the 24 graduates of Principal Warfare Officer Course 51 were awarded their badges on April 30 by CN VADM Tim Barrett at HMAS Watson.

In November 2012, training underwent a realignment to bet-ter prepare PWOs to meet Navy’s future capability needs.

Significantly, this included the introduction of Mine Warfare and Communications Information Warfare to the established Air, Surface and Advanced Navigation sub-specialisations.

All students undertake a com-mon theory phase of instruction, before completing systems practi-cal training to arm them for the first of two warfare assessment weeks at sea.

The course then separates to start the sub-specialisation phase, to gain a detailed understand-ing of tactics, procedures and theories in their relevant spheres, reinforced by visits to supporting agencies such as Defence Science and Technology Organisation and Defence Intelligence Organisation.

The final phase of the course is focused on maritime task group and joint warfare, culminating in Exercise Tungsten Sword, using simulation systems at HMAS Watson, with support from throughout the RAN and RAAF.

This includes 3 Control

and Reporting Unit, 2SQN, 72 Wing, Maritime Intelligence Support Centre, Fleet Legal, HMA Ships Melbourne, Parramatta and Warramunga, 725SQN, Amphibious Task Group and Defence Joint Forces Headquarters.

LEUT Justyn Money, who will join the Amphibious Task Group on posting, said the final phase of the course was invaluable.

“The advanced surface warfare practical exercises phase provided an excellent opportunity to dem-onstrate the skills and expertise learnt throughout the PWO course and to show how to integrate effectively into a larger task group in a joint operation.”

Dux of the course LEUT Mark Olsson, who will join HMAS Gascoyne, said the course gave him the chance to learn how the RAN planned and executed mine clearance routes, which allowed shipping to pass through mined and suspected mined waters.

“The ability to exercise these skills as part of a larger task group in the final phase of the PWO course was an excellent way to combine all of the skills learnt over the year,” LEUT Olsson said.

The Sydney/Emden award was presented to air warfare graduate LEUT Steven Christensen, who will soon join HMAS Arunta.

The rest of the course will be deployed broadly across the Fleet, ensuring readiness and prepared-ness for the future.

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New breed warfare ready

CN VADM Tim Barrett, centre front, joins the course staff and graduates of the Principal Warfare Officer Course 51 for a photo (above).Chris Lloyd, of Thales Australia, presents the John Boyd Carter perpetual trophy to LEUT Mark Olsson (left) as the dux of PWO 51 course, during a ceremony held at HMAS Watson. Photos: ABIS Tom Gibson

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Are you training smart?PTI CPL Cameron Scales shares his top eight fitness mistakes and how to avoid them.

We ARe all capable of ask-ing questions, but when it comes to fitness do we ask the right ones or

know where to look for answers?Do you give it your all? Do you bal-

ance strength training with cardio? Do you focus on form and technique?

Many people may not get the most out of their fitness routine and may even put themselves at risk of injury.

Here are eight common fitness mis-takes with tips for how to get the maxi-mum benefit from every workout.

Doing too much too soonYou’re enthusiastic about getting into

shape, but don’t make the mistake of overdoing it, especially if you’re new to exercise or returning from injury.

Before starting any fitness regimen, speak with your doctor or a PTI to get the right advice and ensure your abilities and physical health are up to the task.

Improperly using equipmentexercise machines and other fitness

equipment can put you at risk of injury if you’re not careful.

Mishaps at the gym, including drop-ping dumbbells on your feet and slipping on a treadmill, account for most gym-related injuries.

If you’re not sure how to operate a machine or where to start with a routine, don’t be shy about asking a PTI or gym employee for help and guidance.

Focusing only on cardioCardiovascular exercise has its

calorie-burning benefits, but to truly get in shape you should also include core-conditioning exercises in your routine.

This will not only strengthen muscles in your abdomen, back, pelvis and hips, but use all muscle groups in your body while improving posture, flexibility and balance.

Rushing your repsWhen you rush through your reps,

or do too many too soon, you probably aren’t getting the maximum benefit from your workout and can put excessive load on your joints and muscles.

Start with three sets of eight reps, or fewer if you find that too hard, then gradually increase the number of reps as you get stronger.

Be sure to focus on your breathing, posture and proper form throughout.

Exercising while distractedIt is okay to listen to music while you

train, but once you start multitasking dur-ing an exercise you can lose concentration and seriously hurt yourself and others.

Focus is particularly important when you’re working on machines or walking where there may be traffic.

Avoid speaking on a mobile phone while walking, keep the volume low if you’re listening to music and keep your eyes on the mirror in front of you, not on the TV, when you’re lifting weights.

Working out while in painThere is a big difference between

exercising when you’re sore and when you’re in real pain.

While it is generally okay to work out with soreness or DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), if you have real pain consult your doctor before continuing.

Although stretching has not been prov-en to enhance performance, some studies show stretching after exercise can increase flexibility and reduce muscle soreness.

Mobility training can also help to increase range of movement within joints, which helps to reduce pain.

Not eating before exerciseBefore you head to the gym, it is

important to have a nutritious, energising snack. A protein and fibre-rich snack will provide fuel for sustaining your workouts.

Try snacks such as non-fat plain Greek yogurt and a handful of dry roast-ed nuts or whole-wheat toast with natural peanut butter and banana slices.

Protein shakes pre- and post-workout can assist, but they do not replace the importance and value of micronutrients within foods.

Avoiding exercise Has working out become so boring

that you’ve stopped doing it? It may be time for a change of scenery.

Instead of working out at the gym or in your living room, head outside for a walk, swim or bike ride. Involve nature, family or friends and make fitness social to help get you started.

Think outside the box and try yoga or pilates, or join a dance class. Varying your routine is the secret to keeping your fitness plan fresh.

CPL Scales is a PTI at the Army School of Health.

Be sure to ask how to use gym equipment correctly before starting your workout and don’t let yourself get distracted. Photos: LSIS Jayson Tufrey

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THE HMAS Kuttabul Clippers bas-ketball team defeated the HMAS Watson Hoggs 18-16 in a nail-biting final of the Oberon Shield at the All Sorts Fitness and Wellbeing Centre, Alexandria, Sydney, on April 15.

Clippers team captain CPOMT Michael Biddell said they started off fairly slowly but worked well as a team throughout the day.

“The guys all played well and with confidence which was good,” CPO Biddell said.

“The standouts for me were ABMT Tyrone Smith and ABET Brad Telford.

“AB Smith played well throughout the whole day and AB Telford worked

hard – both were integral to us win-ning our games.”

CPO Biddell said the team played well together, particularly since they hadn’t ever played as a team before.

“The guys listened to direction and everyone got a good amount of court time,” he said.

“As is always the case in any game, talking is the key and more talk would have allowed us to be much tougher and more consistent.”

CPO Biddell praised the physical training instructors for organising the day and the two civilian referees who helped conduct the games.

“The organisers and officials did a great job – we would not be able to play these tournaments without them,” he said.

Clippers pip Hoggs in cliffhanger final

MIDN James Belton and OFFCDT Kate Burgess

compete in the NSW State championships over the

Easter weekend. Photo: Beth Morley

Sports Sailing Photography

Smooth sailing extends lead

CMDR Steven Wall and LSIS Jayson Tufrey

PO JAMES Lee was among the ADF’s best in the Australian mixed and men’s netball championships played at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush, from April 5-11.

PO Lee was among the top three in the MVP stakes in the mixed team and also made the mixed reserve rep-resentative team.

The mixed team, coached by SQNLDR Paul Fournier, finished fourth in their division, beating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Netball Association (ATSINA) team twice on their way to the finals.

The wins over ATSINA were the first for this team at this level of competition.

The team then lost a close game to Geelong, but still did well enough to earn an elimination final against the Victorian reserve team where they lost 71-26.

PO Lee, who last played in the competition in 2013, said his team played well considering the lack of preparation time.

“We barely had a week to train as a team before the carnival; that makes it tough from the onset,” PO Lee said.

“Nearly beating Geelong, who had several ex-Australian representa-tives, was a definite highlight for us.

“I normally play basketball, but I have played ADF netball since about 2004 and will definitely play in this competition again.”

The men’s team finished seventh in their division, beating the ATSINA team by 13 points on the first day. But despite some impressive per-formances against other sides, they were unable to replicate last year’s efforts when they managed more than one win.

They played the NSW reserve side in the quarter finals, going down 45-26.

The men’s side was coached by SGT Megan Walker and was com-petitive in each match, providing some great highlights.

President ADF Netball Association GPCAPT Nick Osborne said the teams displayed great

SQNLDR John Force

RESERVIST CMDR Martin Linsley sailed his way to victory in the NSW State Championship for the Tasar-class over the Easter weekend.

On his way to victory on Lake Illawarra, he won five of the nine heats, just squeezing out the reigning world number two team.

LEUT Kirstin Norris took out the title of top female helm.

Five Defence boats took part in the event, with Navy and Air Force members participating as part of interservice sport, includ-ing OFFCDT Kate Burgess and MIDN James Belton who placed fourth in the handicap results, finishing 22nd overall.

Navy continues to extend its lead in the 2014/15 Interservice Dinghy Championships.

The next major ADF Sailing Association events are a racing

skills course in Townsville from September 22-25, followed by the National Tasar Championship from September 26 to October 3.

The ADF Sailing Association will also send teams to Sail Melbourne, Sail Sydney and selected state championships.

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sportsmanship throughout the tourna-ment.

“The players and officials repre-sented the ADF in the best possible way with many opposition players, coaches and administrators display-ing their appreciation for the ADF’s competitiveness,” GPCAPT Osborne said.

“The opportunity to play at this level is a fantastic opportunity and is only going to improve the standard of netball in the ADF in the future.”

Joining PO Lee from Navy in the mixed side were AB Nicole Wheeler and AB Jamie Martin.

The Navy representatives making up the men’s side were CPO Colin Shaw, LS Nicholas Miller and MIDN Robert Gould.

LS Miller said he had played netball since the early 90s and had

represented the ADF four times since 2008.

“The coaching staff did an excel-lent job to produce a balanced pro-gram, and even organised for the cur-rent Australian coach to come down for a day and work with our squads,” LS Miller said.

“The biggest highlight was push-ing the NSW men’s team right up to the final quarter in the finals – we were a complete underdog in that game but we still managed to give them a scare.

“It’s always a challenge when you come up against teams who have had months to prepare for a tournament.

“I hope to see a future ADF repre-sentative side tour overseas or be part of a world cup – I would make it a goal of mine to be a part of that.”

PO James Lee defends against the Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander Netball Association

team at the Australian championships in Sydney.

Photo: Powershots Photography

Taking on best

Kuttabul player AB Tyson Burraston defends in the final of the Oberon Shield basketball event (above) and with the winning team (right) and manager LS Mitch Morton, after the match.Photos: ABIS Chantell Bianchi

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Kuttabul Clippers’ player AB Sam Paton shoots during the Oberon Shield final held at the All Sorts Fitness and Wellbeing Centre, Alexandria, Sydney. Photo: ABIS Chantell Bianchi

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

ANZAC SPIRIT LIVES ON Navy personnel at

home and abroad commemorate the

Centenary of Anzac in honour of all who have served and all

who serve todaySPECIAL LIFTOUT

‘‘– Prime Minister Tony Abbott

on board HMAS Anzac

While we rightly honour those who fell here, while we right-ly honour those who served here, this is not about the past. It is about the present and the future.

‘‘ – LEUT Catherine Trew HMAS Success

This is not just a commemoration. It’s also a celebration – of Australian service from Gallipoli to Manitou.

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– CDF ACM Mark Binskin

– LCDR Jodie Wilkinson HMAS Newcastle

– CAPT Bruce Greig HMAS Canberra

‘‘Despite the wide and varied nature of our operations, the men and women of today’s ADF share the same qualities as those who served in the past – no task too big, no job too hard.

‘‘They were so young that they didn’t have the opportunity to marry, nor did they have the opportunity to become fathers or grandfathers. They were barely just men, but they were so brave and selfless.

‘‘Today I remember my grandfather, but I also remember those with whom I have served, in particular my team that was killed when Shark 02 crashed in Banda Aceh.

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HMAS Anzac in GallipoliHMAS Anzac represented Australia at

the Centenary of Anzac commemo-rative events in Gallipoli.

The Gallipoli campaign is rightly remembered for the sacrifices made by the members of the Australian Imperial Forces and Anzac’s presence at Gallipoli was a tribute to the role played by the officers and sailors of the RAN, alongside members of the forces of New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, India and Turkey.

The Australian Navy was first in and last out of the Australian forces, with the first success of the Allied campaign being the penetration of the Dardanelles by HMAS AE2 in the early hours of April 25, 1915. The last to evacuate were members of the RAN Bridging Train on December 28, 1915 – eight days after the evacuation of Anzac Cove.

HMAS Anzac was the second ship in a convoy of 11 participating in a sail-past of Anzac Cove at dawn on Anzac Day.

Members of Anzac’s ship’s com-pany stood to attention in the ship, paying respect to the original Anzacs and the 102,000 Australians who have died in the service of their country in the century since.

Later that morning Anzac sat off the Gallipoli coastline, providing a backdrop to the Australian service being conducted at Lone Pine.

At the same time Anzac held its own service conducted by CHAP Rainer Schack. Members of the ship’s company provided readings and Anzac’s detach-ment from the RAN band sang hymns and the national anthems of Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.

In her address, CO Anzac CMDR Belinda Wood provided some insight into what it might have been like for the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who landed at Gallipoli in the early hours 100 years ago, and throughout the campaign.

“They were the bravest of young men, but almost all were inexperienced soldiers, attempting the most difficult of operations, an amphibious landing against a well defended coast,” CMDR Wood said.

“Their well-trained and armed Turkish opponents were dug in and fighting on their own soil, determined to defend their

homeland from invasion. The loss of life and casualties suffered at Gallipoli had no parallel in the history of Australia and New Zealand at that time.”

The Gallipoli campaign lasted for eight months and more than 21,200 British, 10,000 French, 8700 Australians, 2700 New Zealanders, 1350 Indians and 49 Newfoundlanders lost their lives.

“The Gallipoli Peninsula is also revered by the Turkish people,” CMDR Wood said.

“Among a quarter of a million casualties, at least 87,000 Turkish soldiers died on the peninsula.”

At the end of the service, CMDR Wood presented a ship’s coin to each member of ship’s company, as a keepsake for their participation in the Centenary of Anzac events.

For AB Rylan Painter, being on board Anzac at Gallipoli was especially significant as his great-grandfather was part of the Gallipoli campaign.

“My great-grandfather and his twin brother both landed at Gallipoli and fought there, but unfortunately only my great-grandfather survived,” AB Painter said.

“Seeing the lights of the service at Anzac Cove as we sailed past at dawn, and the early morning light as the sun was rising behind the peninsula, I couldn’t help but think of the experiences my great-grandfather had there – both fighting, and losing his twin brother.”

For AB Tiffany Mitchell, the significance of being at Anzac Cove increased during the voyage from Australia.

“About two weeks before we arrived in Turkey, during our transit of the Red Sea, I discovered that my great-grandfather had served at Gallipoli,” AB Mitchell said

“I didn’t know my great-grandfather had been at Gallipoli – I didn’t even know he had been in the war.

“My mother found out from my grand-mother just a couple of weeks ago, so being here now is more special that it was before.

“The Gallipoli Peninsula is a beautiful coastline, and it is hard to imagine the hor-rors of war with so many people on both sides killed and wounded.”

Ship’s company pays homage to all who fought at Gallipoli, LEUT Des Paroz reports.

ABMUSN Kristen Hobbs sings the

Australian anthem during the ship’s commemorative

service off the coast of Anzac Cove.

ABBM Benjamin Hill on the forecastle as the ship takes station off the coast of Anzac Cove during the dawn service on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

‘‘– AB Rylan Painter, HMAS Anzac

Seeing the lights of the service at Anzac Cove as we sailed past at dawn, and the early morning light as the sun was rising behind the peninsula, I couldn’t help but think of the experiences my great grandfather had there – both fighting, and losing his twin brother

LEUT Des Paroz

ON THE eve of the Centenary of Anzac, the crew of HMAS Anzac was joined for breakfast by Prime Minister Tony Abbott and CDF ACM Mark Binskin while near Gallipoli, Turkey.

CO Anzac CMDR Belinda Wood welcomed Mr Abbott and ACM Binskin to the ship.

“It is a special occasion any time our Prime Minister and our CDF visit a RAN ship at sea,” CMDR Wood said.

“Today, the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign, marks an especially unique opportunity for us to welcome you aboard.

“In the early hours of April 25, 1915, HMAS AE2 broke through the Dardanelles – the very waters we are now in – paving the way for the landings

at Gallipoli and the Anzac story.“It is fitting that before

the dawn service the Prime Minister is on board an Australian warship, viewing the shores of Gallipoli just as many of the soldiers were before the landings 100 years ago,” CMDR Wood said.

The Prime Minister echoed these sentiments, emphasis-ing the commemorations for Anzac Day recognised the contributions of the members of the ADF of the past and the present.

“While we rightly honour those who fell here, while we rightly honour those who served here, this is not about the past. It is about the present and the future,” Mr Abbott said.

“We know that you stand ready to serve our country in

good times and bad, in all sorts of different circumstances, in a way that the rest of us are never called upon to serve.”

SMNCSO Courtney Frankl, said the crew enjoyed the opportunity to enjoy a barbe-cue breakfast with the Prime Minister and the CDF.

“The Prime Minister is someone you see on the news all the time, but to have him out here on our ship the day before Anzac Day was special,” SMN Frankl said.

“He really seemed to enjoy spending some time and talk-ing to the crew, and related well to everyone.

“His visit reinforced for me how important it is for us as HMAS Anzac to be here to rep-resent Australia at Anzac Cove on Anzac Day.”

Breakfast in Anzac with PM and Chief

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Photos: LSIS Paul McCallum

ABCIS Benjamin Gray ‘cheers ship’ with the rest of the communications department on board HMAS Anzac as the ship sails past the Turkish memorial at Cape Helles.

Sailors line the upper decks as HMAS Anzac sails past Anzac

Cove during the dawn service on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

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AMID a bitter cold wind blasting off the Sea of Marmara, HMAS

Anzac hosted a solemn ceremony on April 22 to commemorate the heroic deeds of the crew of HMAS AE2 a century ago.

The service hosted by CN VADM Tim Barrett was attended by De-fence shadow minister David Feeney as well as the Commander of the Turkish Fleet, VADM Veysel Kösele.

In April 1915, the straits of Canak-kale were one of the most dangerous waterways in the world, protected by layered defences of gun batteries, field artillery and searchlights.

By penetrating these defences AE2 opened the way for other submarines to follow in an attempt to cut the seaborne reinforcement of the Turkish divisions on the Gallipoli Peninsula and, in turn, relieve the pressure on the troops fighting there.

AE2 was a trailblazer and her crew more than fulfilled their mission.

HMAS Anzac was joined by TSG Salihreis at the memorial service 73m above the hull of AE2.

On cue, a brief respite in the weather saw the ceremony conduct-ed in brilliant sunshine as the Austral-ian and Turkish admirals jointly laid a

wreath to commemorate the loss of four of the crew while in captivity.

“Australians owe the fact that AE2 is not a grave due to the profession-alism and humanity of the captain of the Turkish patrol ship Sultanhisar, CAPT Riza, and his compassion-ate crew who rescued the AE2 crew as they scuttled their submarine,” VADM Barrett said.

“CAPT Riza later wrote in his log that ‘I believed these sailors de-served to be treated as honourable people’.

“We remain grateful to the gal-lantry of the Turkish Navy for the survival of the crew when AE2 sank and today remember the four crew who died of illness before the war ended,” VADM Barrett said.

The four crew members:

•    Petty Officer Stephen Gilbert, 38, an RN changeover to the RAN.

•    Able Seaman Albert Knaggs, 35, on loan from the RN.

•    Chief Stoker Charles Varcoe, 37, on loan from the RN.

•     Stoker Michael Williams, 22, known as Bill, from Hamilton, Victoria, whose three brothers also died during the war.

LSEW Shane Rolfe

THIS year marks the 100th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli and, in turn, the birth of the ‘Anzac legend’ but how was that born for the RAN?

It can be said it was born through the deeds of a submarine crew, building on the exploits of HMAS Sydney (I) off the Cocos Islands and events in German New Guinea at the start of the war.

Allied forces aimed to undertake action at Gallipoli to relieve the hard- pressed Russians by taking Turkey out of the war.

The original plan of a naval attack through the Dardanelles, advancing across the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul, suffered a massive defeat on March 18, 1915, when the Allied armada struck a minefield. More than 700 sailors drowned and three Allied battleships were sunk.

The strait was heavily guarded by mines, Turkish forts, mobile howitzer bat-teries and the Turkish fleet. Not to mention the perilous conditions which had already claimed two Allied submarines.

As British, French, Australian and New Zealand forces prepared to land, it became apparent a submarine threat in the Sea of Marmara would be the most

effective way to disrupt Turkish supply lines and reinforcements to the Gallipoli Peninsula.

HMAS AE2 was given orders to “run amok” in the Dardanelles between April 24 and 30, 1915, to cause havoc and create sufficient distraction to allow troops to land on the opposite side of the peninsula.

The successful infiltration and naviga-tion of the Dardanelles by AE2 and her crew under the command of LCDR Henry Stoker remains one of the finest feats in submarine history – and created the leg-end of ‘the silent Anzac’.

The boat successfully operated within the Sea of Marmara for five days, surfac-ing frequently and harassing local ship-ping to give the impression of multiple vessels in the area.

On April 30, after being fired upon by a Turkish torpedo boat, AE2 was scuttled and all hands became prisoners of war.

Four men died in captivity and AE2 became the only Australian vessel lost to enemy action during the war.

Over the next few months Allied sub-marine activities virtually cut off Turkish sea supply lines to Gallipoli, forcing the Turks to use inefficient rail and road sup-ply links to service their troops on the peninsula.

Heroic deeds of crew of AE2 remembered

THE STUFF LEGENDS ARE MADE OF

Breakfast in Anzac with PM and ChiefPrime Minster Tony Abbott addresses the ship’s company of HMAS Anzac near Gallipoli.

CN VADM Tim Barrett and Commander of the Turkish Fleet VADM Veysel Kösele lay a wreath over the resting place of HMAS AE2 lost during WWI in the Sea of Marmara. TSG Salihreis sits in the background.

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The ship’s company of HMAS Canberra joined the community of Hobart as they marched up Macquarie Street.

POET Che Simons carried the life ring ahead of about 400 members of Canberra in the main march and said it was a special occasion for the crew.

“This is a very proud moment for me and I think for most of the crew,” PO Simons said.

“This is the first time HMAS Canberra has marched as a commissioned ship’s company to commemorate Anzac Day.

“It’s excellent.” The main march ended at

the Cenotaph and was followed by the dedication of the Flame of Remembrance.

CAPT Bruce Greig, who joined Canberra for a few weeks as a reserve doctor, said it was an emotional service as he reflected on his grandfather, one of the original Anzacs.

“It’s a very important day for my family, which has five generations in uniform,” CAPT Greig said.

“It is also an emotional day. My grandfather was in 14 Battalion’s D Company and landed on the afternoon of the first day.

“He was shot in the chest during the August offensive but survived. He then spent five months in Egypt, before being sent to the Western Front where he was gassed.

“Despite all this he survived and came home.

“Today I remember him, but I also remember those with whom I have served, in particular my team that was killed when Shark 02 crashed in Banda Aceh.”

Navy was well represented at services throughout the state. LS Jolean Dilorenzo delivered the address at Stanley in the state’s far north-west, MIDN Aaron McCarthy laid the wreath at Risdon prison, LSMUSN Miriam Norman played bugle at the Dunalley dawn service and LS Ashleigh Fox McGill led the march in Hounville.

The Dunalley service was of particular significance as it was the first to be held in the recon-structed Dunalley Memorial Hall, rebuilt after the devastating 2013 bushfires.

HOBART

From Moree to Mumbai, Gundagai to Gallipoli, sailors in small towns, major cities and in ships in Australia and around the world paused on April 25 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

One hundred years after the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli, more

than 2200 ADF personnel commemorated Anzac Day on operations around the world.

CDF ACM Mark Binskin said the Anzacs’ extraor-dinary determination and bravery at Gallipoli contin-ued to inspire Australian servicemen and women on operations today.

“As we pause to com-memorate a century of ser-vice, Australians are serving on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan,” he said.

“Others are supporting United nations missions, protecting our borders or are on duty in Australia.

“Despite the wide and varied nature of our opera-tions, the men and women of today’s ADF share the same qualities as those who served in the past – no task too big, no job too hard.

“We enjoy a laugh, but we get the job done – and we do it well.”

While the nation focused on commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, deployed personnel marked the important mile-stone with traditional dawn services and ceremonies in locations across the Middle east region, in Africa, India, France, Belgium and at sea in South east Asia.

The ADF supported more than 1400 public Anzac Day activities in Australia and overseas to pay their respects to the more than 102,000 Australians who have died in conflicts.

“As ADF personnel, we recognise we are both heirs and guardians of the Anzac legacy,” CDF said.

“We embrace it with great respect and dignity and aspire to uphold its ideals in honour of all those who served before us and beside us.”

CANBERRA

ABBM Alan Patterson plays the didgeridoo during the Anzac Day dawn service

at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Photo: CPL Janine Fabre

ETCHED IN OUR HEARTS, MINDS

HMAS Canberra in Hobart

FRANCE

ADELAIDE

SYDNEY

PERTH

MELBOURNE

BRISBANE Sailors from HMAS Kuttabul march during the Anzac Day parade in Sydney (above) as members of ship’s company of HMAS Sydney march under the ship’s banner for the last time before the ship’s decommissioning (left). Photos: ABIS Richard Cordell Other marchers in Sydney included NUSHIP Adelaide, HMA Ships Darwin, Waterhen, Watson, Gascoyne, RAN Clearance Divers, the Anzac-Tobruk Association and the Scrap Iron Flotilla.

CN VADM Tim Barrett and local schoolchildren

lay wreaths at the base of the Villers-

Bretonneux town memorial for the Anzac

Day service in Villers-Bretonneux, France.

Photo: LSIS Justin Brown

CO HMAS Canberra CAPT Jonathan

Sadleir and POET Che Simons lead

the ship’s company in the Anzac Day march in Hobart,

Tasmania. Photo: LSIS Helen Frank

Photo: CPL Nicci Freeman

Photo: ABIS Julianne Cropley

Photo: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez

DARWIN

Photo: ABIS Cassie McBride

Photo: CPL Glen McCarthy

To see more from Anzac Day visit http://www.defence.gov.au/Events/AnzacDay/

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SAILORS and officers in HMAS Success commemo-rated Anzac Day in Athens, Greece.

Members of Success arrived in Athens after holding a ceremony on April 19 in Lemnos, the site of the Australian field hospitals and the stepping off point for the troops sent to Gallipoli.

CHAP Colin Tett conducted a

dawn service on the flight deck of the ship.

After the service, guests and crew not on duty enjoyed a tradi-tional ‘gunfire breakfast’ from the ship’s galley.

A service was held at 11am at the Commonwealth War Graves site in Athens and was attended by a large contingent of ship’s company, a Greek military guard,

senior ranking Greek officials, the Australian Defence Attaché for Southern Europe, the Australian Ambassador in Greece and heads of Australian-Greek com-munity groups, many of whom laid wreaths at the memorial.

Visitors respectfully walked the rows of graves at the cemetery, pausing to learn names and ages of those who gave their lives.

Sprigs of rosemary, accompa-nied by small crosses which dis-played Anzac-inspired messages from Australian schoolchildren, were prepared for guests to place on the resting sites.

Ambassador John Griffin thanked the crew for being in Greece for Anzac Day.

“The visit of HMAS Success and its company to Lemnos

and Piraeus, Athens, for the Centenary of Anzac commemo-rations has been an immensely valuable contribution,” Mr Griffin said.

“It has helped invigorate the Australian Greek WWI linkage and to strengthen the bilateral relationship generally with its strong wartime and immigration foundation.”

Ceremonies in Lemnos and Athens mark the centenary, LEUT Anthea Baczkowski reports.

BEING involved in Centenary of Anzac celebrations was particularly significant for LSCIS Mark Butler.

“My great-grandfather, Ashton Butler, served in WWI as an artilleryman with the 10th Field Artillery stationed in Belgium,” LS Butler said.

“He saw battle on the Western Front in 1917 and 1918, including the major battles in and around the Hindenberg Line in France, before he fell foul of a gas attack near the village of Rouelles and was sent home to Australia.”

LS Butler’s grandfather, Maxwell, joined the Navy during WWII and was part of the commissioning crew of the famed HMAS Sydney (II). Fortunately he was posted off the ship just before Sydney’s ill-fated final mission.

HMAS Success in Greece

CHAP Colin Tett

FOR LEUT Catherine Trew, Anzac Day has been a family affair her entire life. Her two great-grandfathers served in WWI and she was taken by her grandfather, a WWII vet-eran of HMAS Shropshire, on her first Anzac Day march when she was just five.

“I feel so privileged to be in Greece because the spirit of Anzac is not just about Gallipoli,” LEUT Trew said.

LEUT Trew’s grandfather was Stoker III John Leeds, who taught her how to change a tyre and make a chip sandwich.

“I remember his dragon tattoos, going with him to the dedication of the Shropshire’ window in the Garden Island Chapel, and looking at his treasured cruise

book, Porthole, which was issued after Shropshire’s return from the Battle of Leyte.”

One of her great-grandfathers was Clifford Leeds, a merchant seaman who was awarded the WWI Mercantile Marine War Medal – which can be seen in the Australian War Memorial.

The other was PTE Francis Jackson, of the 4th Brigade, 13th Battalion, who was awarded the Military Medal for his actions as battalion runner on the night of February 4-5, 1917, near Gueudecourt in the same action his CO, CAPT Harry Murray, was awarded the Victoria Cross.

“This is not just a commemoration,” LEUT Trew said. “It’s also a celebration of Australian service from Gallipoli to Manitou.”

A family affair for one lieutenant Special significance

Members of HMAS Success’ ship’s company at the Anzac

Day commemorative ceremony at the Commonwealth War

Graves site in Athens. Photos: ABIS Jake Badior

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ROW by row sailors, sol-diers and officers stood side-by-side as they held a dawn service in the still dark morning on board

HMAS Choules’ flight deck in the South China Sea.

CHAP Kees Bosch led the cer-emony after the catafalque party slowly marched and took position, heads bowed, arms resting on weapons.

He started with a prayer and told the story of Jim Martin, a Victorian boy who enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force in April 1915.

The young man fought bravely in Anzac Cove as part of the 1st Reinforcement of the newly formed 21st Battalion but suffered great hardship in battle and eventually died from heart failure on October 26, 1915. Throughout extreme conditions, he never complained and always wrote back to his family telling them not to worry, that he was okay.

“It gives me a great opportunity to promote something worthwhile, to keep the memory of the Anzacs

alive, to remember the supreme sacrifice of those who have served our nation before us in time of war or peacekeeping operations,” CHAP Bosch said.

CPOET Stephen Doughty is the third generation of his family to serve in the military as an engineer.

Both his father and grandfather also served.

His grandfather received the American Bronze Star for his deter-mination and efficiency and cheer-fulness under difficult conditions.

“I am proud they served and am intrigued to learn more, but unfortunately my grandfather died shortly after I joined the Navy,” CPO Doughty said.

“I know my grandfather went ashore on D-Day and thereafter stayed in Europe until after the end of the war and beyond as part of the occupation forces in western Germany, where he was respon-sible for disarming thousands of German artillery pieces and other weapons. I also understand he sur-vived two ship sinkings.”

A ceremony on board HMAS Choules keeps alive the memory of the Anzacs, LEUT Lana Emery reports.

SMNML-S Faizal Juma lays a flower at the

dawn service on the flight deck of HMAS Choules while sailing the

South China Sea. Photo: ABIS Kayla Hayes

Dawn service in South China Sea

Memorial in Mumbai

IN THE balmy pre-dawn quiet in Mumbai, the ship’s company of HMAS Newcastle mustered on the flight deck to com-memorate the centenary of the

Gallipoli landing.Newcastle was in India for a

four-day visit, en route to start-ing operations in the Middle East region.

CHAP Andrew Watters led the dawn service and referred to the Gallipoli campaign as bequeathing an identity-making moment to the nation.

CO Newcastle CMDR Dominic MacNamara spoke about the bap-tism of fire of the new nation and how every family, including his own, was affected by the high Australian casualty rate.

“It is important to remember and respect the service and cour-age shown by the original Anzacs and confirmed in the wars and conflicts that followed,” CMDR MacNamara said.

“Our deployment is part of a continuing tradition and we will draw

inspiration from those who have gone before us.”

SBLT Sam Mason, a Royal New Zealand Navy Maritime Warfare Officer on an exchange posting to Newcastle, spoke of the signifi-cance of Anzac Day in his country.

He reflected on the sacrifice of the New Zealand forces which lost a staggering 60 per cent of their fighting force, suffering the highest casualty rate of any Commonwealth country during WWI.

“This day humbles me, remind-ing me of those who went before me and who paid the ultimate sacri-fice for the country I love so much,” he said.

SBLT Mason also remembered the dedication of families who wait-ed in hope, and reflected on those families today who wait and cope with the separation from loved ones serving on nine operations in eight countries.

LCDR Jodie Wilkinson also reflected on her experience touring French and Belgium battlefields in 2010.

“What I found most moving was the youth of these men,” she said.

“They were so young that they didn’t have the opportunity to marry, nor did they have the opportunity to become fathers or grandfathers.

“They were barely just men, but they were so brave and selfless.”

After the Ode, Last Post and Reveille, ABBM Kaleb Cohen played a traditional song on the didgeridoo to honour all indigenous personnel who have served.

Later that morning, 50 members of Newcastle’s crew attended a spe-cial commemorative service at the University of Mumbai where repre-sentatives of the Indian, Australian, New Zealand, Turkish, Canadian and American governments were present.

Australian Consul General Mark Pierce gave the address and CMDR MacNamara recited the Ode to the Fallen. CMDR MacNamara and SBLT Mason laid wreaths.

After the service the crew min-gled with the Indian naval personnel who attended.

On the way to the Middle East region, HMAS Newcastle holds commemoration services in India.

ABBM Kaleb Cohen plays the didgeridoo during the

dawn service on board HMAS Newcastle during a

short visit to Mumbai, India.Photos: LSIS Brenton Freind

SBLT Nicholas Maguire leads the guard during an official reception on board HMAS Newcastle in Mumbai, India.