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Warfighting in the shadowsCPL Sebastian Beurich

IN THE darkness of the closed-down bridge, sailors, illuminated only by the dim light of their screens, watched as hostile ships and aircraft launched a flurry of anti-ship missiles at them.

The sailors were testing their reac-tion to a peer Kamarian enemy in the Navy Synthetic Warfighting Centre, as part of Exercise Shield Maiden.

Sailors from HMA Ships Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle and Anzac worked in the FFG, FFH and Commander Task Unit simulators at the centre at HMAS Watson from March 19-23.

Fleet Headquarters Director Force Generation CMDR Pete Bartlett said the activity was designed to practise all forms of warfare at the surface action group (SAG) level, in a peer threat environment.

“The ships were put up against the full array of enemy capability they might see in a real-world scenario,” CMDR Bartlett said.

“They practised maritime strike and interdiction, anti-air warfare, including complex anti-ship missile defence raids, and air and space battle management, among other things.

“We had excellent support from the Air Force for the exercise, with Virtual Wedgetail and its construc-tive F/A-18E/F and EA-18G hooked in from the simulator at RAAF Williamtown, as well as fighter com-bat instructors supporting the man-agement of the air battle.”

To the participants, the most notable part of the exercise was the ability to simulate wide area high-end warfighting.

This included being able to provide the realistic threat capabil-ity of anti-ship missiles, in terms of numbers and profiles, as well as the

opportunity to engage with Air Force SMEs.

CO Newcastle CMDR Anita Sellick said the simulator allowed a more realistic missile threat profile, including speeds and radar cross-sections.

“At sea, we can’t simulate anti-ship missiles at real closure rates or in high numbers because our aircraft can’t fly fast enough, or in the num-bers required to do it realistically,”

CMDR Sellick said. “In a simulator, we can create a greater degree of stress for the operations team in a shorter period of time, and then get direct feedback from the SMEs after-wards.

“It gives us a better idea of how an enemy may target our weaknesses and attack our forces, which lets us better defend ourselves.”

The chief evaluator of the exer-cise, and the lead of the team run-

ning it, CMDR Bartlett said real and synthetic training were symbiotic in nature.

“Training is a system – part of which is live, at-sea events, operat-ing in an environment the ships can’t achieve in a simulator.

“Simulation training provides elements of training which can’t be achieved in the real world – for instance, large numbers of anti-ship missiles or enemy air formations and SAGs.

“All the restrictions we had during Exercise Ocean Explorer are taken away in a synthetic environment.

“We had simulated E-7 Wedgetails, F/A-18F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers and a P-3 Orion, all of which supported the maritime strike and interdiction mission.”

For CO Parramatta CMDR Troy Van Tienhoven, the real advantage was being able to get instant feedback from experienced SMEs.

“When you’re at sea, you don’t debrief with an F-18 pilot to figure out how things went – everyone is either on- or off-task,” CMDR Van Tienhoven said.

“In a simulated environment, you get a chance to sit down, replay what happened and run through step-by-step debrief points of things you need to sustain, improve or fix.

“We can be quite ship-focused, so it’s great, especially for our jun-ior operators who don’t think about the Air Force perspective. They can receive feedback from the pilots and air combat officers.

“Warfare is a team environment and like a professional sporting team this allows us to get in after a match, sit down and replay, find out the weak points, then implement fixes for the next game.”

HMAS Newcastle’s LEUT Adrian Hicks operates the aviation warfare officer station in the guided missile frigate simulator at the Navy Synthetic Warfighting Centre, HMAS Watson, during Exercise Shield Maiden. Photos: CPL Sebastian Beurich

CO HMAS Parramatta CMDR Troy Van Tienhoven talks to LCDR Tom Wall in the helicopter frigate simulator during the exercise.

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LEUT Andrew McGuigan

HMAS Choules’ first-of-class flight trials for the CH-47F Chinook have marked a significant increase in amphibious capability.

Elements from Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment and the Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Trials Unit (AMAFTU) embarked Choules for the duration of the flight trials last month.

The CH-47F conducted 206 launches in all types of conditions influenced by wind, sea and swell, and flew for a total of 66 hours.

Observations and measurements of the flights formed the basis for the development of ship helicopter operating limits, which define the conditions for the safe conduct of CH-47F flying operations in Choules.

Many of the flights took place off the coast of Queensland.

CO Choules CMDR David Graham was pleased with the air-craft.

“The CH-47F is a reliable workhorse with a great reputation for delivering cargo on time and on target,” CMDR Graham said.

“I am looking forward to seeing them in Choules on future opera-tions.”

The CH-47F Chinook is capable of carrying a large number of pas-sengers and cargo, and the trials will lead to the expansion of opera-tional flexibility within the ADF.

Choules frequently oper-ates with a variety of different helicopters from Army and Navy, however, each type of aircraft is dif-ferent. Successfully integrating the CH-47F into Choules’ operations required the development of an understanding between embarked aviation elements and the ship’s company.

Aircrewman CPL Alex McLean enjoyed the process of embarking a new class of aircraft.

“It was great to showcase the CH-47F capability at sea and find out how the aircraft would integrate with Choules,” CPL McLean said.

“It was also a good opportunity to meet new people across the ADF

services and develop working rela-tionships that may come in handy during future combined operational tasking.

“The biggest challenge we faced was conducting a vertical replenish-ment at night. Hovering six feet above a pitching deck using night vision goggles was a difficult and new experience for both the aircrew and Choules’ flight deck team.”

The AMAFTU made a series of observations to provide feedback to Navy on how to make CH-47F operations safe and effective.

LCDR Angus Hamilton, of

AMAFTU, said conducting first-of-class flight trials involving the integration of an Army aircraft into the maritime environment was a complex process with a number of interesting challenges.

“The combined Navy and Army flight test team brought together the expertise of both the aircraft and maritime aviation operations,” LCDR Hamilton said.

“The extensive ship-specific knowledge provided by Choules’ ship’s company allowed us to devel-op an enduring capability for both Choules and the CH-47F.”

Trials expand capability

‘‘– Aircrewman CPL Alex McLean

Hovering six feet above a pitching deck using night vision goggles was a difficult and new experience for both the aircrew and Choules’ flight deck team.

HMAS Choules’ helicopter control officers LEUT Andrew McGuigan and LEUT Melanie Soares communicate with the pilots of the CH-47F while conducting deck landing evolutions.

HMAS Choules’ flight deck team moves away as the CH-47 prepares for take-off during first-of-class flight trials in the Coral Sea. Photos: LEUT Grant Thaler

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CPL Sebastian Beurich

THE FUTURE of Navy’s unmanned surface vehicle (USV) capability in mine warfare is in the hands of the sailors from Mine Warfare Team16 (MWT16) and Project SEA1778.

The Great Reinvigoration of Innovation in Mine-Warfare (GRIM) has been established at HMAS Waterhen to custom-build a USV for use by MWT16.

SEA1778 Capability Manager and Realisation Engineer LEUT Harry Hubbert said it was important the platforms were designed by the sailors who would be using them, because of the Navy’s lack of expe-rience with USVs.

“It’s pretty important we can hit the ground running with the USV platform we end up with,” LEUT Hubbert said.

“The systems are inherently complex – the sailors not only have to program and pilot them, but repair, conduct fault-finding and maintain them when they are deployed.”

The internally-run program has already acquired its first piece of kit – a 16ft wave adaptive modular ves-sel (WAM-V), funded by Defence Science and Technology Group.

LEUT Hubbert said the WAM-V would allow the project team to build a USV to suit its needs.

“The MWT16 sailors, with the SEA1778 team, are developing it from the ground up, making use of both their formal training, as well as their hobbies,” LEUT Hubbert said.

“The goal is to develop a line-of-sight USV which can deploy acoustic communications to control

CPO Anthony Martin

NAVY has a new Deputy Chief.RADM Mark Hammond

officially took over duties from RADM Mike Noonan in Canberra on March 23.

RADM Noonan handed over the weight of command in the form of a newly created statue featuring a male sailor and a female officer. The statue repre-sents Navy people, which are a

key element of the DCN’s brief.“Navy is navigating its way

through some extraordinary times,” RADM Hammond said.

“The welfare and training of our people must be a key focus for us as we adapt to new capa-bilities.”

DCN oversees Navy Strategic Command and the alignment of accountability, responsibility and performance management.

RADM Noonan sa id he

believed the main achievements during his two-year tenure were the improvements to personnel management, LHD engineering enhancements, and continuing close relationships with regional counterparts.

“Recognising and promoting the people and skills of our Navy has been one of the most reward-ing aspects of my role,” RADM Noonan said.

RADM Hammond has just

returned from his posting in the United States, serving as CDF’s representative to the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs.

Before that he was Director General of Maritime Operations following a career in the subma-rine force.

He was recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours Awards as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Military Division.

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RADM Mike Noonan hands the weight of command to incoming DCN RADM Mark Hammond. Photo: Lauren Larking

LEUT Harry Hubbert with the wave adaptive modular vessel being used to help build a USV at HMAS Waterhen. Photo: ABIS Steven Thomson

and monitor untethered autonomous underwater vehicles.

“Along the way, the MWT16 sail-ors are getting the skills and experi-ence to better prepare them for the

USV systems of the future, which are being acquired through the SEA1778 project.

“They’ll get a deep understanding of how the system works, as well as

the typical challenges and limitations of their deployment and operation.”

Project SEA1778 is focused on the acquisition of various unmanned and remote maritime systems for use in

mine warfare, to improve capability, efficiency and safety throughout the clearance diver rate.

The GRIM project is expected to be completed by early 2019.

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HMAS Toowoomba and HMS Sutherland held simultaneous memo-rial services on March 22 in honour of the lives lost during the sinking of Australia’s first submarine.

The crews of both ships attended small ceremonies as they transited past the site of HMAS AE1 and its 35 crew members who went missing off the coast of the Duke of York Islands, Papua New Guinea, in September 1914.

AE1 was Australia’s first naval loss of World War I and the country’s old-est maritime war mystery before the submarine was discovered in December 2017.

The presence of the RN and RAN warships at the remembrance services was significant as the submarine was crewed by a combination of British and Australian personnel.

CO Sutherland CMDR Andrew Canale said the memorial service pro-vided a solemn reminder of the sacrific-es made by those who had gone before.

“It was a rare opportunity and hon-our to commemorate the 35 souls who perished in the very early days of the war, and especially to do so with our Australian colleagues,” CMDR Canale said.

Several personnel on board Toowoomba had previously served in submarines and found the ceremonies particularly poignant.

Command Warrant Officer Toowoomba Christopher Garner said it was a valuable experience.

“It was a tremendous privilege to participate in the ceremony honour-ing the life and service of pioneering submariners from the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand,” WO Garner said.

PO Steven Merritt said the finding of AE1 was of great historical importance.

“To me the discovery of AE1 is equal in importance to the battles involving HMAS Sydney and German ship SMS Emden,” PO Merritt said

“It is a rare privilege to be part of such a historical event.”

AE1 was deployed as part of the Australian Naval and Military Expedition Force for operations in Papua New Guinea.

The submarine sailed with HMAS Parramatta on September 14, 1914, to conduct a patrol in St George’s Channel to the south and east of the Duke of York Islands.

The submarine did not return from the patrol and despite immediate and subsequent searches was not found until last year.

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Members of HMAS Toowoomba’s ships company stand to attention on her flight deck during a memorial service for HMAS AE1 as LSCSO (U) Kiah Whyte (inset) sounds the bell. Photos: ABIS Steven Thomson

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A PROJECT to improve Navy vessels’ safety, speed, and fuel consumption, through the better use of unmanned aerial platforms, has begun.

Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne said the new $1.1 million Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) project aimed to enhance Australian defence capability and build industrial capacity in sensor and on-board data processing technology for unmanned aerial systems and small-satellite platforms.

“This project aims to develop miniaturised, high- frequency sensor systems for deployment on cubesats and other unmanned aerial platforms, advancing pas-sive radar technologies related to the processing of both line-of-sight and reflected GPS signals in real time,” Mr Pyne said.

“The initial application of this technology could ena-ble Defence to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles to accu-rately estimate sea-state conditions, leading to improved safety, speed and fuel consumption for Navy vessels.”

The project is the first of four to be progressed under DMTC’s High Altitude Sensor Systems program, launched last September.

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LEUT Andrew Ragless

AUXILIARY oiler HMAS Sirius supplied its one hundred mil-lionth litre of fuel during a replen-ishment at sea (RAS) last month.

The milestone occurred dur-ing a dual replenishment of frig-ates HMA Ships Melbourne and Parramatta off the south coast of NSW.

Sirius has conducted 546 replenishments at sea since refuelling HMAS Toowoomba on October 25, 2006.

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A Sirius milestoneoiler has also provided fuel to allies from Japan, the United States, England and New Zealand.

Half the fuel passed at sea has been provided to allied nations during operations and interna-tional exercises.

CPOMT Benjamin Ladner cel-ebrated his 33rd birthday and his own milestone during the RAS, which marked his involvement in the transfer of 65 million litres of fuel during several postings aboard Sirius.

CPO Ladner, who returned to Sirius last month, said the 65 mil-lionth milestone was an honour for stokers.

“It felt like a once-in-a-lifetime achievement,” CPO Ladner said.

“Now I look forward to achiev-ing other milestones with this tight-knit crew of 72 over the next two years.”

Crew members of HMAS Sirius handle the distance line during a RAS. Photo: ABIS Tara Byrne

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LEUT Ryan Zerbe

NPCs combined forces with officers of the Victoria Police to carry out a road safety operation at HMAS Cerberus on March 13.

Under Operation Adiona, named for the Roman goddess of travel and safe return, the team conducted roadside breath testing, mobile drug testing, and registration and roadworthiness checks of drivers entering Cerberus.

Senior NPC at Cerberus, WO Darren Lonergan, said Operation Adiona strengthened the relationship between the military police and Victoria Police in many practical ways and would be fol-lowed by more joint operations.

“Working alongside our colleagues from the local civilian police gives our NPCs valuable exposure to state polic-ing duties and allows both sides to share knowledge and skills,” WO Lonergan said.

He said the operation helped the NPCs assess how they might use the same mobile vehicle registration units as Victoria Police to enhance capability within Cerberus.

“Just as civilian police maintain an

active and familiar presence in a com-munity, our military police will con-tinue a program of community-focused proactive policing geared towards boosting road safety on the Mornington Peninsula, which so many Defence members call home,” WO Lonergan said.

He said he was pleased that of all Defence members and civilian drivers stopped, the operation only yielded some minor infringements.

Operation Adiona will be followed by joint policing activities in Hastings, Mornington and Frankston.

CO Cerberus CAPT Tim Standen said it was vital that civilian and military police operated together in areas with strong Defence populations.

“Cerberus is part of the Mornington Peninsula and our people are part of communities along the coast,” CAPT Standen said.

“It’s crucial that our NPCs, military police and Victoria Police can work together, know each other’s remits and pool resources to keep military members, Defence civilians and the wider community safe as we live and work together across the Mornington Peninsula.”

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LEUT Todd Fitzgerald

JOINT Task Force 659, the ADF’s response to a request from the Northern Territory Government for assistance fol-lowing Tropical Cyclone Marcus, stood down on March 29.

Officers and sailors from HMAS Coonawarra joined forces with other ADF personnel and the local community in the massive clean-up operations.

In the wake of the cyclone that hit Darwin on March 17, personnel from the Navy, Army and Air Force brought the number involved in JTF659 to almost 800.

CO Coonawarra CMDR Viktor Pilicic said Navy personnel worked with other ADF members to clear roads and schools of the trees brought down in the category two storm.

“Darwin is a Defence town. We have worked and played alongside the local community for 70 years,” CMDR Pilicic said.

“We have been there in the good times and have helped rebuild after the bad times, such as the bombing of Darwin and Cyclone Tracy.

“Our children go to the schools and our sailors and officers are part of the local sports teams and clubs.

“All Navy members involved are proud to support our neighbours and friends in the cyclone clean-up.”

SMNML-SC Chloe Tanner said the community had been very appreciative.

“People have been coming out of their homes to thank us for being here

Battling the elements

HMAS Coonawarra’s support to Australia’s border integrity operations continued despite the worst cyclone to hit Darwin in 30 years.

About 26,000 homes were without electricity, 400 power lines were down and hundreds of large trees had toppled across major roads.

Coonawarra suffered some damage, including water get-ting into several buildings and trees falling over roads, which restricted movement around the base.

Despite these challenges, normal base activity was quick-ly restored when crews of tris-ervice personnel and base sup-port staff were sent out after the cyclone to clean up as soon as it was safe.

Patrol boats and HMAS Shepparton, sent to sea a day earlier to avoid the cyclone, were also back alongside Coonawarra less than 24 hours later.

CO Coonawarra CMDR Viktor Pilicic said the base’s

ability to withstand the catego-ry two cyclone and continue its support to operations was due to a strong preparation plan and the professionalism of Defence and support personnel involved in the clean-up.

“Many of those involved in securing the base before the cyclone and restoring it to nor-mal activity also had their own homes and families to think of,” CMDR Pilicic said.

“Their service and sacri-fice, and that of their families, is inspiring. They are the peo-ple you want around when the going gets tough.

“But that is what we do here at Coonawarra – we get the job done.”

Coonawarra celebrated 48 years since commissioning a day before the cyclone struck.

The base’s mission is to pro-vide logistic and administrative support to the 12 patrol boats and crews based in Darwin and to visiting naval vessels that keep Australia’s maritime domain safe.

The best mob for a mop-up job

One of the Darwin locals thanks Navy personnel assisting with the clean-up in the wake of Cyclone Marcus.

and putting in the time,” SMN Tanner said. “We have had kids running up to the

front gates of their schools wanting to say hi and see what we are doing.” .

Commander JTF659 BRIG Matt Pearse said the soldiers, sailors and airmen and women of the task force were part of the

Top End community. “We are proud to be doing our bit, alongside the outstand-ing teams from the Northern Territory Government and city councils of Darwin and Palmerston, to help our communities clean up after Cyclone Marcus,” BRIG Pearse said.

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www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS April 5, 2018 1110 CENTREOperation Manitou

USUALLY a beautiful and peaceful honeymoon destina-tion, Seychelles experienced an influx of military personnel

in February.HMAS Warramunga was assigned

as the target platform for military members from 15 other countries to participate in boarding operation serials at Exercise Cutlass Express, with mem-bers of Warramunga’s own boarding parties participating as role-players, mentors and assessors.

The United States-led exercise focused on improving maritime law enforcement by training and mentor-ing navy and coast guard boarding parties from a number of East African nations including Seychelles, Tanzania, Mauritius, Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique and Somalia.

Personnel from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, The Netherlands, Turkey and the US provided assistance in training and mentoring in both the planning and operational stages of the exercise.

LSCD Luke Woodcroft said he was impressed with the professionalism shown by the Seychelles Coast Guard boarding team.

“They were a very professional group who showed a great deal of knowledge about their trade,” LS Woodcroft said.

SGT Max Bree

AFTER 20 years as Peninsular City Church Minister in Frankston, Victoria, CHAP Stephen Hutchison was looking for a new path.

“I was ready for a new challenge and won-dered what my next step in the ministry was,” CHAP Hutchison said.

“One word stuck out for me and that was ‘chaplaincy’.

“I looked into school chaplaincy and other areas, but when I read the description for chaplains on the Defence recruiting website it jumped off the page and I couldn’t sleep that night.”

After speaking to a friend who was serving as a Navy chaplain, he decided to sign up.

“I have discovered that I was born to do chaplaincy, although it was just four years ago that I began following this path,” he said.

He is now serving aboard HMAS Warra-munga.

“I look after the physical and spiritual well-being of the crew and support our people with advice and a friendly ear, from the most junior sailor to the ship’s captain,” he said.

“It’s a privilege when people say, ‘Padre, can I chat to you about something?’

“I can’t always solve their problems but I’m able to listen and I can assist in putting things in perspective.”

The competence of the ship’s company constantly impresses CHAP Hutchison as he spends time at sea.

“The young people on board carry lots of responsibility and I’m in awe watching them in their respective roles,” he said.

“They are well trained and take their jobs very seriously. We have some wonderful people who are helping to protect our country.

“In my past work I’ve seen a lot of people waste their lives, but to see these young people leading and taking responsibility is momentous.” CHAP Stephen Hutchison talks with a shipmate on the upper decks of HMAS Warramunga during deployment.

Choosing the path less sailed

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Pilot marks milestoneLSA Rhys Withers

IT IS common for fixed-wing aircraft pilots to clock up tens of thousands of hours, however, to chalk up even 1000 hours in a helicopter is a significant feat.

Helicopters usually only fly for two hours at a time and often in more chal-lenging and demanding environments.

On February 3, POA Glenn Watson became one of only a handful of Australian aviators to reach the milestone flying the MH-60R Seahawk Romeo, while deployed on board HMAS Warramunga.

In 2012, after nearly 900 S70-B Sea-hawk Bravo hours, PO Watson was asked to be part of the first group of naval avia-tors to move to Jacksonville, Florida, for two years to undertake conversion training for the new Romeo.

“It was a privilege to become one of the first aircrewmen qualified on the new Romeo, and be part of building the new squadron of aircraft,” PO Watson said.

After returning to Australia, PO Watson

became an instructor and began training new sensor operators for the Fleet.

He has more than 500 instructor hours and has been responsible for training more than 20 aircrewmen, pilots and aviation warfare officer students over three years.

The milestone is a significant achieve-ment and is a reflection of PO Watson’s dedication.

“It was great to be able to achieve this milestone while on operational deploy-ment surrounded by my flight and ship’s company who have been together as part of a team for nine months now,” PO Watson said.

In addition to achieving 1000 hours on the Romeo, PO Watson will soon have clocked up 2000 total Seahawk hours, including in the older variant the S70-B Seahawk.

The Seahawk Romeo is a key surveil-lance and identification asset and has been integral to Warramunga’s success in seizing more than $1.4 billion of narcotics since November.

From patrolling the busy waters of the Indian Ocean to training boarding parties from other countries, the crew members of HMAS Warramunga prove they have what it takes while on deployment, writes LEUT David Richardson.

Members of the Seychelles Coast Guard boarding team conduct search and seizure training on board HMAS Warramunga off the coast of Seychelles during Exercise Cutlass Express under the watchful eye of Boarding Officer Warramunga LEUT David Richardson (far right).

“I thoroughly enjoyed the oppor-tunity to work with them and I look forward to the possibility of working with them again.”

The interaction with other board-ing parties gave Warramunga’s crew

the opportunity to share some of their own training and boarding operations processes that have recently enhanced their operational success.

The training and mentoring of navy and coast guards from the coastal

African nations is essential to the con-tinuing and increasing success of the CTF 150 mission in the western Indian Ocean.

Successful boarding operations by these nations have resulted in seizures

of illegal narcotics, smuggling vessels, illegal fishing vessels and the prosecu-tion of crew members participating in illegal activity.

The seizure of illicit material im-pacts on the ability of narcotics produc-

ers and groups to fund terrorist activi-ties from the sale of their contraband.

The patrols by our vessels also assist nations with the protection and regulation of their offshore fishing resources.

POA Glenn Watson in front of HMAS Warramunga’s embarked MH-60R on the flight deck.

ABEW Aaron Richardson fires a 9mm pistol during a weapons requalification serial on board HMAS Warramunga. Photos: LSIS Tom Gibson

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PROVIDING strategic medical informa-tion to warships of an amphibious task group is the sort of challenge relished by an experienced senior sailor.

CPOMED Rebecca Semmens was a member of the Fleet Battle Staff medical team that embarked in HMAS Canberra during Exercise Ocean Explorer.

After serving in HMA Ships Kanimbla, Success and Toowoomba, CPO Semmens found the shift to task group operations challenging but rewarding.

“Ocean Explorer 2018 was my first exercise with the amphibious task group and maritime operational health unit,” CPO Semmens said.

“Initially it was a bit overwhelming but once I found my feet I enjoyed it.

“I also found it challenging, and at this point in my career what I needed to do was find something challenging and new.

“It was good to be back at sea.”The medical team on board Canberra

for the exercise ensured personnel from all ships were covered in the event of a medical emergency.

“Myself and another chief medic held watches around the clock so we could provide top cover for everyone working within the task group,” CPO Semmens said.

“Being on board Canberra for the exercise also ensured that we gained experience for future operations and exercises.”

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LEUT Les Howard briefs his division ahead of ADFA’s annual CDF parade.

WHEN LEUT Les Howard was offered a role as divisional officer at ADFA, he eagerly accepted the chal-lenge to train the ADF’s future lead-ers.

ADFA is on the lookout for offic-ers and soldiers who are passionate about shaping the young men and women set to lead the ADF in the future.

LEUT Howard said ADFA provid-ed a fantastic opportunity to work in a triservice training environment and develop the future leaders of Navy, Army and Air Force.

“ADFA is an institution that deep-ens the professional knowledge of its young trainee officers over an extend-ed period of time,” he said.

“Most trainees have no prior ser-vice or background in Defence so it is an excellent opportunity to assist them in building an acute military intellect.

“This posting has also allowed me to reflect on my leadership style, as well as receive professional develop-ment through the University of NSW (UNSW) and external institutions.”

Being co-located with the UNSW - Canberra also provided the oppor-tunity for staff to complete profes-sional courses around their usual work schedule.

“A unique facet of this training establishment is the large degree of flexibility in the program to focus on progressive opportunistic training,” LEUT Howard said.

“It’s very empowering having this

Building young leaders

level of autonomy to personally shape trainee officers over a year.”

No matter what tertiary course the trainee officers study, they all develop their ability to critically analyse and solve complex problems.

The three-year degree program pro-vides staff with time to build character, maturity, professional awareness and emotional intelligence. This environ-ment complements the officer training delivered through the single-service officer training institutions.

LEUT Howard enjoyed the change of pace and the location of the acad-emy in Canberra.

“The yearly training program is promulgated well before the new train-ing year commences and is strictly adhered to. This is beneficial in plan-ning your home life, clearing leave and offering opportunities to complete independent tertiary study,” he said.

The academy plays a key role in the ADF’s international engagement plan, with numerous opportunities for staff to join trainee officers on interna-tional visits.

“I am hoping to join one of the many international trips available to the academy, which is a great perk of the job. I also have a handful of

international cadets who have taught me a great deal about the intricacies of their respective defence forces,” LEUT Howard said.

Divisional Senior PO Kasey Hohn, who has just joined ADFA, said he would encourage Navy members to consider a posting to the academy.

PO Hohn’s duties are to maintain health, welfare, morale and discipline within a cohort of about 40 trainees each year.

“The midshipmen have just come from their year in the Fleet and have arrived with a wide range of experi-ences. While they may already have

a basic understanding of the military, this is an opportunity to continue to develop the Navy midshipmen and also help our newest trainee offic-ers navigate the start of their military careers,” PO Hohn said.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to build relationships with the staff and trainee cohort.

“I have also really enjoyed devel-oping my personal leadership style through my interactions with the trainees. We strive for an adult learn-ing environment so you are constantly adjusting your instructing style.”

He is also looking to study at UNSW, making the most of the close proximity to the campus.

PO Hohn has just finished deliver-ing Year One Familiarisation Training to the 2018 cohort.

“These guys are really malleable and it has been great getting them up to a professional military standard for the CDF parade. They are all like sponges in the way they take on new information,” he said.

The midshipmen had also expressed gratitude for having senior sailors at the academy as mentors.

“While in this position at ADFA, I hope to foster and champion naval customs and traditions in this triservice environment,” PO Hohn said.

Combining the midshipmen with officer cadets with no prior military training was a challenge, he said, but the Navy members also provided an extra layer of mentoring.

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FLTLT Jessica Aldred

WHILE health services are pro-vided in almost every ADF location, personnel posted to HQJOC near Bungendore have been forced to travel up to 30 minutes to Canberra to attend sick parade.

That changed on March 19 when CJOPS VADM David Johnston and Commander Joint Health and Surgeon General AVM Tracy Smart opened the health outreach service at HQJOC.

The health centre will provide a range of health services, including sick parade, routine medical appoint-ments, physiotherapy and psychology services, to HQJOC personnel three days a week.

AVM Smart said health support was crucial to capability.

“Access to health care is important and our number one role is to enable ADF capability. Having a health ser-vice at HQJOC plays a role in achiev-ing this,” she said.

“By providing this service to the members in the Bungendore region, we are breaking down barriers that might have previously made it dif-ficult for members to report illness and receive treatment as early as pos-sible.”

VADM Johnston said the health service would be available to the 700 ADF members posted to the GEN John Baker Complex.

“The provision of simple support to ensure our people are physically and mentally well is the cornerstone to our capability here at HQJOC,” he said.

“We are incredibly grateful to have a health centre here and look forward to welcoming the health centre staff to our HQJOC team. Our COS branch executive worked tire-lessly to achieve this project comple-tion with the contractor in support of our people’s welfare.”

For ADF members posted to HQJOC, such as LS Nataleen Lockyer, PA to CJOPS, the provision of the new service removes a signifi-cant barrier to doing their jobs.

She said the time it took to com-plete health appointments previously could take up to half a day.

“It’s great having a health cen-tre here because it takes away the travel time needed to visit one of the Canberra-based health centres, mean-ing there is more time to do my job,” LS Lockyer said.

Warrant Officer – Joint Operations WO1 Craig Egan said the health centre was the result of a deliberate leadership approach to improve resil-ience, both for the individual and the organisation.

“Over the past five years, we have conducted several pulse surveys here at JOC to determine the needs of our people; this health centre is evidence that we listened to what they said,” WO1 Egan said.

“The General John Baker Complex is home to many unique and responsive capabilities, enabled by dedicated people.”

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LEUT Tony White

CPOBM Rod Waites left the perma-nent Navy on Good Friday after 42 years of service.

However, his only plans for retire-ment so far are to “do a bit of reserve time”.

CPO Waites originally came from the Broken Hill region and boarded at the Allison House Bush Children’s Hostel while he went to school at Broken Hill High.

A couple of his school mates had joined the Navy and CPO Waites liked the sound of the stories they were tell-ing him.

After a brief spell labouring, he joined the Navy at the age of 17 years and one month on April 28, 1975 – the day before the United States began its evacuation of Saigon in Operation Frequent Wind, which marked the end of US involvement in the Vietnam War.

In the 42 years since, CPO Waites has seen a lot of the world and enjoyed many postings, but two stand out from the rest.

On a trip to the US he managed enough time off for a road trip to Nashville.

Then, as a senior sailor, in what was probably a first for Navy, he served as XO on board an Attack-class patrol boat.

“Admittedly it was no longer a patrol boat and had been reassigned as General Purpose Vessel Ardent,” CPO Waites said.

GPV Ardent was used as a naviga-tion training vessel and CPO Waites

LEUT Ryan Zerbe

EIGHT sailors have become Navy’s newest qualified MTs after a year of recruit and employment training.

MTs fulfil a vital role in the Navy at sea and ashore, repair-ing and maintaining propulsion machinery, power generation sys-tems, hull structures, and air con-ditioning and refrigeration systems.

Officer in Charge of the Technical Training Faculty, LCDR Jacquie Dew, presented the gradu-ates of the MT352 intake with their completion certificates at HMAS Cerberus on March 2.

LCDR Dew said the eight grad-uates – some with no prior mechan-ical experience – had reached the first major milestone in their careers and would now apply their initial trade training in the Fleet.

“Many sailors joining as MTs have no mechanical or engineering background and one of the biggest challenges they face is building the fundamental skills and knowledge they need to understand and main-tain equipment at sea,” LCDR Dew said.

“Structured modules and men-toring from the instructors at the technical training faculty help them overcome this barrier to become excellent marine technicians.

“MTs are vital members of the

New stokers on tools

crew to operate and maintain the ship’s systems necessary to keep the ship running safely and effi-ciently.

“MT352 fit that bill perfectly,” LCDR Dew said.

SMNMT Damon Moffatt, who was named Dux of Course, said becoming an MT combined a per-sonal passion for mechanics with a lifelong desire to join the Navy.

“I’ve always loved working on my own cars and it’s been a goal to have a career working on machin-ery,” SMN Moffatt said.

“The Navy is in my family’s blood and I’ve wanted to join like a lot of my relatives before me.

“I remember being really excit-

ed the first time we got into the practical phase of training and see-ing all the systems we’d be working on for the first time.”

SMNMT Keetah Davis was proud to complete her training and be named the course Student of Merit.

“When we started I didn’t know the first thing about a car engine,” SMN Davis said.

“Now I’m posting to Cairns, which is my home town, and I’m excited to get going on patrol boats there or in Darwin.”

The eight new MTs have been posted to Cairns, Sydney and Western Australia.

The graduating class of MT352 at HMAS Cerberus. Photo: LSIS Nina Fogliani

Out after 42 years – almost

CPOBM Rod Waites said he was looking forward to the occasional beer and doing time in the reserves. Photo: LSIS Kayla Jackson

‘‘– CPOBM Rod Waites

I have been around a while.

said his four years aboard her were his most enjoyable in the Navy.

“It’s a pretty rare thing for a CPO to effectively be the XO and I would have to rate that as the highlight of my time,” he said.

CPO Waites has spent more than four decades practising, using and training basic seamanship skills that go back centuries and he reckons he could probably braid up a rope in his sleep.

He said he would maintain his links with all the friends he served with across those decades.

“I worked out the other day that of the 28 staff under me, I have been a senior sailor longer than 23 of them have been alive, so I have been around a while,” CPO Waites said.

“Next year on Anzac Day I might be marching in my suit but I will be looking forward to catching up with my mates, especially those in the HMAS Perth Association.

“I’ll be based in Mudgee with Megan, my partner of 30 years, and we have a lot of family up that way. My only plan so far is to have the occasional beer and do a bit of time in the Navy Reserves.”

Defence disposals now sells all items that it can online rather than using regional auctions. Disposal projects are done as a partnership between representatives including Capability Managers, CASG’s SPOs, and the disposals team.

There’s a significant increase in revenue from items sold online, rather than regionally to whoever was at the auction on the day. ‘About $80 million in revenue will be returned to the Australian Army over 10 years from the sale of ex-Defence vehicles.’ Director of Disposals Projects, John O’Loughlin said that since November 2012 defence has sold 5,890 vehicles and the online sale process refunds revenue to Defence to cover the cost of disposals, saving expenditure on scrapping and other processes such as storage or maintenance.

‘In the previous process, a Navy RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) would sell for $500, but by selling online it sold for $30,000 instead,’ he said. ‘The sale of two dental chairs for $26,000 was a significant return rather than the previous practice of scrapping dental chairs’. The Disposal Director said under the modified process,

Defence makes the equipment available to an independent company which sells the vehicles and other items through Grays Online.

‘A large part of disposals is the sale of ex-Army vehicles, like Land Rovers, Macks and Mogs, are selling from $10,000 to $30,000 as they now come with road worthiness certificates,’ John said. ‘The after-sale profit is then shared with Defence.

The Single Disposal Organisation (SDO) was created in 2015 to be a ‘one stop shop’ for major disposals. Its role is to streamline disposal projects and allow for planning to commence three years prior to an asset’s withdrawal from service. ‘A major disposal is regarded as a capability platform, weapons system, fleet of equipment or operating system, this includes items of public interest, items which can be re-gifted through a government-to-government transaction, or requires specialist disposal action like a hazardous material’. The SDO also assists with smaller Business as usual disposals.

PROJECTS

Disposal projects fall at the end of the Capability Life Cycle (CLC). Defence must meet legislated requirements and preserve the items’ historical value, all while safeguarding Defence’s risks and reputation. ‘The team approach ensures all stakeholders, including government, are engaged and represented during the disposal process,’ John said. HMAS Tobruk was recently disposed of as a dive wreck in Queensland and planning has commenced for the disposal of other major platforms, like the Orion aircraft. The disposals team also works with historical and restoration organisations such as the Australian War Memorial to preserve Defence assets.

‘We recently flew a Seahawk helicopter over the Australian War Memorial for a ceremony before it was defueled and towed off to a storage facility. It is currently being prepared by the War Memorial for display,’ John said. ‘Two Orion aircraft were also recently transferred to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society in Wollongong and the South Australian Aviation Museum in Adelaide.’ Other recent disposals include M113 troop carries, 303 rifles and M16 rifles, which were all rendered innocuous before being sent to Returned and Services Leagues (RSLs) for display. Community organisation have significant interest in items with historic value, particularly for local regions and this is an important legacy for Defence to leave in the community.

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NAVY left the other services in its wake during the 2018 Interservice Surfing Championship (ISSC) in Ulladulla last month to claim its third title in three years.

Navy claimed wins in five out of six individual categories and went on to sweep up the prestigious ISSC trophy over the week of March 5-9.

Choppy waves of up to a metre on day one provided a challenge for the contestants, but as conditions eased to glassy through days two and three, the competition lit up.

Navy Surf Riders Association (NSRA) president and masters cat-egory place-winner WOET Dion Blair said it was tricky to find scor-ing waves but praised Navy’s mas-tery of the conditions.

“This year marked the debut of bodyboard and masters shortboard categories,” WO Blair said.

“The Navy team kept the momentum up with all team mem-bers showing their flair to win the ISSC Championship for the third time in a row.”

ABs Freya Dodd, Daniel Grieve, Lachlan McKinnon and POs Luke Griffis and Jordan Dank won female open, bodyboard, longboard, stand-up paddleboard and male open categories respectively.

ABBM Cameron Stewart said the main event, the team challenge,

Titles swell to three

was a test of physical prowess and speed.

“Only one team surfer is allowed in the water at any time and fitness is tested with surfers tag-ging in and out from the beach,” AB Cameron said.

“It’s frantic. It starts with a sprint into the water and then hop-ing some good waves will come. If you’re not in the right place you need to get there fast.”

The overall point score for the

team event was Navy first with 140.4 points, Army second with 120.4 points and RAAF third with 100.8 points.

The NSRA will hold a Navy Surfing Carnival in November-December and surfers of all levels and disciplines are encouraged to participate.

For information on the NSRA and events visit the SharePoint site at http://drnet.defence.gov.au/navy/NSRA/Pages/Home.aspx

ABCD David Bashford cuts in off the top of a wave while competing at the 2018 championship. Photo: SGT Ricky Switzer

Building to full force by the final

ADF team captain LSPTI Lara Pilton busts through the defence during a game at the Ballarat Basketball Tournament. Photo: Lawrence Surgess

CPL Julia Whitwell

THE women’s ADF Basketball team finished second to the home team in the 2018 Ballarat Basketball Tournament on March 19.

The ADF side competed against five A-grade teams, including the Ballarat Miners, Pakenham Warriors, Geelong Supercats, and Keysborough.

It went down in the grand final to the Miners, 45-32.

Captain LSPTI Lara Pilton, said the team’s performance improved as the tournament progressed.

“We have a really good team, it’s just that we came together in such a short amount of time,” LS Pilton said.

“We were a bit down for the first couple of games, and then we swung back into it.

“I don’t think any of us really knew our potential until we pushed through the last two games and got into the grand final.”

Army’s LT Leah Swain, of 1 Armoured Regiment, said the ADF team had communication and esprit de corps on its side, but the Ballarat team bested it with experience.

“Everyone picked things up, and everyone knew what role they had to play and they just did it. We all

worked really well together. They were very energetic and they ran very well, where we were more focused on defence, so I think that aided them,” LT Swain said.

The tournament was part of the men’s and women’s ADF Basketball teams’ tour of Victoria, which included conducting training camps, and coach-ing primary school students.

The teams were selected from the national championships in December.

Women’s head coach MAJ Bettina Stelzer said recruiting for next year’s tour would begin mid-year, ahead of the 2019 Arafura Games.

“Every state conducts an interser-vice men’s and women’s tournament, where each service participates against each other,” MAJ Stelzer said.

“From this, a triservice team from each state is selected to compete at the Australian championships held at the end of the year. From there, a national team is selected to participate in the following year’s national tour.

“Next year, we’re looking at the Arafura Games being held in Darwin, which will be an international event.”

To find out more, or to join the ADF Basketball Association, visit www.adba.basketball.net.au.

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LEUT Ben Willee

BOTH the men’s and women’s Navy teams had the edge over Air Force at this year’s ADF Australian Rules (ADFAR) national carnival, but neither could get past Army.

Thanks to a strategic partner-ship with Richmond Football Club, announced in February, the car-nival was played at the reigning AFL premier’s Punt Road oval in Melbourne.

The men’s team beat Air Force by nearly 10 goals (12.10.82 to 3.5.23) before going down to Army in a closer contest (13.10.88 to 9.7.61).

The women defeated Air Force by 12 points in a low-scoring game (3.1.19 to 1.1.7) but found the goals only once in their 31-point loss to Army (5.7.37 to 1.0.6).

In her second year as the wom-en’s captain, ABCIS Amanda Prins said her players “came together not knowing each other very well”.

“We worked very hard and the girls did a tremendous job on the field. They brought a lot of passion and drive to the carnival this year, showing real intensity and team-work,” AB Prins said.

“It’s not just about playing footy. It’s about developing new skills and friendships that hopefully last for-ever.”

Men’s co-captain ABET Daniel Hines, playing in his fifth carnival, said the players from different units around Australia quickly amalga-mated into a team.

“We all love the chance to play footy and it’s great to challenge Army and Air Force,” AB Hines said.

“Every time the boys run on the paddock it’s always 110 per cent.”

ADFAR chairman MAJGEN Matt Hall said the carnival was indicative of the organisation’s com-mitment to high-calibre competition and diverse programs.

“The nature of ADF Australian

Rules and the games played throughout this carnival reflect our respective services’ values, ethos and spirit,” MAJGEN Hall said.

“The opportunities we have for our people to play Aussie rules are excellent. We have many members now playing at the elite level.”

CDRE Geoffrey Ledger was inducted into the hall of fame at this year’s carnival for recognition of his tireless dedication to the devel-opment of women’s Aussie rules within the ADF.

The next men’s appearance will be the ADF All Stars’ game against the Combined Emergency Services team, which will be the curtain-rais-er to the AFL’s Port Adelaide versus Geelong fixture at Adelaide Oval on April 21.

The women’s All Stars will play the Richmond VFLW team at Punt Road on April 24.

To keep up to date search ADF Aussie Rules on Facebook or follow @ADFAussieRules on Twitter.

LEUT Dave Devlin

HAVING won a bronze medal at last year’s Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Championships, the ADF fell just short of that mark this year.

One of the two ADF teams compet-ing in the third annual championships at Casey Stadium in Melbourne in late March went down to Victoria 53-29 in the play-off for the bronze.

At the end of the championships, two ADF players received individual honours as decided by players from all teams. ABMT Braedon Griffiths, of HMAS Kuttabul, was voted best centre and Army’s PTE Richard Tebb was voted best forward.

Team manager and coach WO2 Wayne Morley said the teams did well given they had only limited time to pre-pare for the event.

“Our teams only got together on the Monday. They did some basic skills training and team bonding on the Tuesday and really only had the chance to sit in the wheelchairs and practise

as a team about an hour before the first game,” WO Morley said.

“It was a great effort and they can all be proud of what they achieved as indi-viduals and as teams.”

WO Morley said the wheelchair version of the game provided “great opportunities for those undergoing any form of rehabilitation to be involved in a competitive sport”. The game, which can be played by people with and with-out a disability, uses traditional AFL rules and is played on a basketball court.

ABMT Mark Daniels, of Fleet Support Unit – Stirling, has played wheelchair rugby and basketball, and relished the chance to play another adaptive sport at a high level.

“I played AFL previously [before his accident], so to get an opportunity to play again, albeit in a wheelchair, is something I never thought would be possible,” AB Daniels said.

“The camaraderie and competitive nature of the sport is amazing. Everyone supports each other regardless of the team they are playing on.”

Teamwork on the run

Chairmen close to their mark

ABMT Mark Daniels, right, in action in the opening game of the Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Championships against Victoria. Photo: Courtesy Disability Sports Australia

MIDN Rhianna Nelson, of ADFA, kicks clear while under pressure from her Army opponent. Photo: Steve McNeil

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AB Matthew Weise, of HMAS Arunta, breaks clear of his Air Force opponents during their game at the ADF Australian Rules National Carnival.Photo: Steve McNeil