The official newspaper of the Royal Australian NavyVolume 58, No. 10, June 4, 2015

OH, WATER FEELINGProud day as NUSHIP Hobart launched

The guided-missile destroyer NUSHIP Hobart at the ASC ship yard in Adelaide after being floated for the first time.Photo: CPL Nicci Freeman

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A NEPALESE-born RAN officer who used the classifieds section on the Defence email system to appeal for aid to send to Nepal in the wake of the devastating earthquakes never thought it would go viral.

LEUT Kamala Sharma-Wing, a Strategy Development Officer at DMO, said she began collecting a few things around the house and thought she would appeal to the ADF commu-nity through the freebies section of the classifieds.

“The email was forwarded outside Defence, all around Canberra and interstate – I was getting inundated by emails from people wanting to help and support the cause,” she said.

“There is definitely a lot of love for Nepal out there. I’m so proud of eve-rybody who responded.”

LEUT Sharma-Wing moved to Australia with her family in 1985 at the age of 13. She kept in touch with her relatives and went to Nepal on holidays a couple of times.

She joined the Australia Nepal Friendship Society in Canberra in 2012 but wasn’t that active as a mem-ber. The earthquake changed that.

“When the earthquakes occurred I really felt like I had to do something personally – I just wanted to help,” LEUT Sharma-Wing said.

“My family is very fortunate to be living in Australia. We used to live in Kathmandu, so had we stayed, it would have been us in that situation.

“With all the support we have received from both Defence members and civilians, this is all much bigger than I ever dreamt.”

The donations collected by the Australia Nepal Friendship Society have exceeded $41,000 and more than four tonnes of usable equipment in the form of tents, sleeping bags and both lightweight doonas and blankets.

LEUT Sharma-Wing said several airlines had supported the cause.

“Initially if they had, say, a spare 100kg of cargo allowance, they donat-ed that to let us get medical supplies over there.”

A storage company in Canberra has donated free space in its warehouse.

“Cash donations to send the items we have accumulated are now our pri-ority,” LEUT Sharma-Wing said.

“We really need to clear the items from our warehouses now to complete the circle.

“Therefore our focus is not on col-lection of items at the moment, though we plan to conduct another donation drive of warm clothes for winter a bit later on in the year.”

Personnel seeking more information can contact LEUT Sharma-Wing at grantandnayni@hotmail.com

Dallas McMaugh

HMAS Albatross personnel were quick to respond to a public call for help from the Australia-Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS) follow-ing the earthquake which struck Kathmandu on April 25.

Within a week of POIS Kelvin Hockey sending an email seeking donations, a storeroom in the First Lieutenant’s Yard was overflowing with tents, tarpaulins, blankets and sleeping bags.

POIS Hockey and CPOB Daniel MacQueen volunteered to sort through about four cubic metres of camping gear and organise transport to Canberra for air despatch to Nepal.

“We’ve probably got about four box trailers worth of equipment including every tent design you can imagine, from modern dome tents to 1960s era canvas-and-wooden-pole varieties. We also had a local doctor donate some basic medical supplies,” PO Hockey said.

“Albatross POPT Chris Vale pro-vided some surplus sporting equip-ment, such as soccer balls and cricket bats, for the kids, which we’re hoping will go a long way in lifting morale, and maybe even improve the Nepal Cricket team’s chances of success on the world stage in 2020 and beyond.”

He said it was a pleasure to see so much equipment donated, but it was no surprise. “I knew that the gener-

ous spirit of those serving at HMAS Albatross would shine through.”

“While I do not have a direct connection with the region of the earthquake’s epicentre in Nepal, I am aware the area is considered the heartland of the highly regard-ed Gurkha soldiers,who have been directly involved in just about every peacekeeping mission and war in the last century.

“Every time there has been trouble or strife in the world and there has been a response from the Commonwealth, you can assume there was a Gurkha on the ground at some stage. So it’s very satisfying to be able to provide assistance to them at this time.”

Email plea for Nepal goes viral

LEUT Kamala Sharma-Wing with some of the supplies that have rolled in since she started with a modest call for donations through the classifieds section of the Defence email system.

Albatross’ generous spirit shines through

POIS Kelvin Hockey and CPOB Daniel MacQueen have been busily sorting and transporting donations for Nepal from Albatross personnel.

Photo: ABIS Sarah Williams

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THE first of Navy’s new destroyers, NUSHIP Hobart, got to ‘feel the water’ as it was launched at the ASC ship yard in Adelaide on May 23.

CN VADM Tim Barrett, along with South Australian Governor Hieu Van Le and Defence Minister Kevin Andrews, oversaw the lowering of NUSHIP Hobart into the water amid cheers from gathered dignitaries and workers.

VADM Barrett and the launching lady, Nicola Hodgman, wife of the Tasmanian Premier, were joined by South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill, as the 7000-tonne guided-missile destroyer (DDG) was named and entered its working environ-ment – the sea – where it will serve the nation for a generation.

“The launch of a major new warship is a significant day for the Navy and the nation. When that ship is the first of class, it is a momentous occasion,” VADM Barrett said.

TWO members of HMAS Stuart’s ship’s compa-ny came to the aid of a motorbike rider involved in an accident near Fleet Base East.

ABML-C Todd de Bont was one of the first on the scene and provided initial first aid to the injured. He was assisted by POET Daniel Hurst and other members of the public.

The ship’s company is completing pre-workup training, including first aid, and these skills were instrumental in AB de Bont’s initial reactions.

“Once I arrived on the scene, my adrenaline was pumping and my training kicked in,” he said.

“I was able to provide the correct first aid to the rider, who was later taken to hospital for tests.”

PO Hurst said it was “impressive to watch and be a part of the response to a real-life inci-dent where we can help those in need of medical assistance”.

PO Hurst, AB de Bont and members of the Tartan Terror will be able to put these and other valuable skill sets into effect in Stuart’s coming mariner skills and unit readiness evaluations.

Accident puts new skills to test

POET Daniel Hurst and ABML-C Todd de Bont put their new first-aid skills into action after a motorcycle accident.

Hobart hits the water

‘‘When that ship is the first of class,

it is a momentous occasion.

– CN VADM Tim Barrett

“Today is her launch day. She is no longer just inert steel in an industrial site.

“She has reached the point in her con-struction when she no longer belongs ashore.”

The destroyer is 75 per cent complete and over the coming several months will be fitted out with sensors and weapons in preparation for her acceptance trials.

Only when they are completed and passed will Navy commission her into the Fleet as HMAS Hobart.

“The Fleet that NUSHIP Hobart will eventually join is growing in size, in strength, in agility, in intelligence and in lethality,” VADM Barrett said.

“The introduction of the DDGs will significantly increase Navy’s ability to contribute to an integrated joint mission for air and missile defence.”

The launch concluded with three cheers from the assembled dignitaries and workers as the ship settled into the water to begin a new era of naval capability.

Above: Nicola Hodgman and CN VADM Tim Barrett at the launch of NUSHIP Hobart. Right: The RAN Band plays at the launch. Below: Hobart waits in the shiplift before her launch.

Photos: CPL Nicci Freeman

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PLAN Pelorus is being rolled out across the Navy, with initial signs showing widespread interest.

Plan Pelorus is the CN’s strategy to develop Navy to 2018 and beyond.

It focuses on warfighting, capability and workforce, as well as reputation and reform.

When he launched Plan Pelorus in April, VADM Tim Barrett challenged Navy peo-ple of every rank to ensure they understood their role in the plan and also asked them to re-exam-ine the way they do business.

To encourage discussion, all ships and establishments are holding information sessions to explain Plan Pelorus in more detail.

The sessions include a video address from VADM Barrett, as well as a brochure that outlines Plan Pelorus in greater detail. The brochure has also been dis-tributed in Navy News.

Recent Plan Pelorus infor-mation sessions at Fleet Base East for the ship’s company of HMAS Sydney drew 120 people.

The SWO, WO Matthew Hurley, held two sessions.

“The way I see it, I had two tasks on the day,” WO Hurley said.

“The first was to explain Plan Pelorus in a way which made sense to sailors who don’t nor-mally involve themselves in higher level strategic issues.

“The second – and perhaps the more important challenge – was to show them what they

could do to make Plan Pelorus a reality.”

Each group in Sydney was shown a video narrated by CN before being led through a dis-cussion of what they could do to push Plan Pelorus forward.

Rather than opt for a routine ‘piece to camera’ speech, VADM Barrett was keen to inject a sense of innovation and colour into the video to capture the interest of sailors.

A time-lapse illustration at the centre of the video was designed to paint a word picture of not just where Navy needed to be in 2018, but what Navy peo-ple needed to get there.

By all accounts, CN’s illus-tration captured the imagina-tion of HMAS Sydney’s crew. Discussions ranged from man-

ning issues to future capabil-ity. “I think we ended up with a great discussion,” WO Hurley said. “Sure, we had our share of cynics, but there were plenty of others who clearly got it and are now on board.

“We still need to focus on recruitment, retention and train-ing.

“At the end of the day, Plan Pelorus is all about mak-ing us use our Navy Values and Signature Behaviours to think differently and get the job done. That’s got to be a good thing for Navy.”

CO LCDR Dave Murphy said the video was a good way to engage with young sailors.

LCDR Murphy stressed the importance of individual action for Plan Pelorus to be effective.

Crew of HMAS Sydney discuss Plan Pelorus during an on board presentation. From back left, AB Greg Knipe and AB Andrea Bell and, from front left, LS Ben Waters and LS Rohan Hitch. Photo: LSIS Peter Thompson

Pelorus on a roll

RAPID global reach has come to Defence’s fleet of MRH-90 helicop-ters following a recent trial at RAAF Base Townsville.

Loading trials were carried out between a C-17A Globemaster and an Army MRH-90 from May 10-11.

CPO Richard Booth, of HQ Forces Command, said the proce-dures would apply to both Army and Navy Taipans.

“We now have the ability to transport an MRH-90 and its sup-port equipment if required to almost any theatre in the world,” CPO Booth said.

“This capability will allow the Navy to support short-notice deploy-ments for several scenarios as and when they occur.”

He said the trial was conducted slowly to start with, then more quick-ly as issues were resolved.

The design work for operationally

loading two MRH-90s into a C-17A is yet to begin.

When cleared, the ability to load two in each C-17A will provide a rapid deployment capability to the ADF.

The trial was led by MAJ Josh Eades, of HQ Forces Command. Preparation included removing the helicopter’s rotor blades, horizon-tal stabiliser and external lights and antennas.

The MRH-90’s tail can also be ‘folded’, a feature to assist crews when operating from a ship.

“We discovered the tail needs to be folded and unfolded twice during the process of loading and lashing the aircraft into the C-17,” CAPT Jeremy Mellor, of Reconnaissance and Air Mobility Systems Program Office, said.

“This is to ensure sufficient clear-ance between the helicopter and the ground and the C-17A’s upper ramp.”

“The presenta-tion was eye catching and captivated me as it was something new. The video got the message across quite well.”ABBM Aston Wilson

“The presenta-tion is a good idea and I am looking forward to seeing how it’s going to roll out to 2018. It was a good and engaging presentation.”POCIS Sarah Godfrey

“Interesting video, entertain-ing ideas with a straightforward approach which is achievable, however, it de-pends on how hard we work towards the goal of 2018.”ABML-C Lachlan Stevenson

“The video had great animation which caught my attention and got the point across using the right tone and language that is easily under-stood.”ABET Daniel Lee

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AUSTRALIA and the US are pre-paring for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015, the largest combined military exercise undertaken by the ADF.

The exercise, scheduled for July, is the principal Australian and US bilateral training activity focused on

the planning and conduct of mid-intensity warfighting.

CJOPS VADM David Johnston said this year’s exercise would include New Zealand and Japanese forces.

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Japan Self-Defence Forces will work with US forces in the conduct of the exercise.

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DEFENCE has released an inquiry report into the death of CPO Kane Vandenberg in a cycling accident at Mt Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra on October 11, 2013.

CPO Vandenberg was participating in the Super D event at the Australian Defence Cycling Club 2013 Carnival when he lost control of his mountain bike and hit a large rock.

He suffered a serious chest injury and received first aid at the scene. CPO Vandenberg was taken by ambulance to Canberra Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

An inquiry found his death was a tragic accident and that organisers had implemented appropriate risk-reduction practices and strategies before and during the carnival.

In addition to the Defence inquiry, two sepa-rate investigations were also conducted into CPO Vandenberg’s death.

ACT Police conducted an investigation on behalf of the ACT Coroner.

On December 20, 2013, the ACT Coroner made an order dispensing with a hearing into the circumstances surrounding CPO Vandenberg’s death. The Coroner determined that no matter of public safety was found to arise in relation to his death.

Comcare also conducted an investigation and made one recommendation, which was that organ-isers conduct a formal inspection of each trail before future events.

Carnival organisers have agreed to this recom-mendation.

The Defence inquiry made two recommenda-tions regarding policy improvements for notifying the next of kin of ADF members involved in fatal incidents.

Defence has accepted both recommendations.CPO Vandenberg was a keen mountain bike

enthusiast and a valued member of the Navy and the ADF.

Defence once again extends its deepest sym-pathy to his family, friends and the wider Defence cycling community.

The redacted Defence inquiry report is available at www.defence.gov.au/Publications/COI/

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NAVY’S helicopter frigate HMAS Anzac is in Portsmouth, England, as part of her Northern Trident 2015 deployment.

CO CMDR Belinda Wood described the visit as being his-torically significant, as well as an important stop for recharging before beginning the long trip home.

“At Portsmouth, Anzac is berthed in one of the major bases of one of Australia’s most important allies,” CMDR Wood said.

“In a deployment that has involved many Centenary of Anzac commemorations, it is fitting that we will be berthed nearby to the ex-HMS M33, the only warship remaining from the Gallipoli cam-paign.

“To also be near HMS Victory, the world’s oldest commissioned warship and the flagship of Admiral Nelson, is unique.”

Together with the Australian High Commission in London, Anzac will co-host an official reception, and members of the

Anzac finds a fitting berth

ABBMs Kane Rowe, left, and Benjamin Hill fire a saluting gun as HMAS Anzac arrives in Portsmouth.

Photos: LSIS Paul McCallum

ship’s company will participate in exchange opportunities with coun-terparts from the British armed forces.

Members of the ship’s aviation department, band detachment and maritime warfare team will have the opportunity to hone their skills

alongside colleagues from the RN and Royal Marines while in the UK.

During her five-month deploy-ment, the ship has represented Australia at Centenary of Anzac commemorative events in the Sea of Marmara, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Italy and Malta.

ABCIS Cameron Eccleston signals RN warships on Anzac’s approach to Portsmouth.

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ELEVEN graduates have been remind-ed of their role in a complex and dangerous environment during a cere-mony to welcome them to the Aviation Support Category (AVN) at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Nowra.

The AVN category was introduced in 2011 to meet the capability demands of the Canberra-class LHD.

Deputy COMFAA CAPT Shane Craig used his graduation address to remind the new AVNs of the crucial role they will play in ensuring Navy maximises all the LHD has to offer.

“The core capability of the LHDs will be centred on multi-spot heli-copter operations – and lots of them,” CAPT Craig said.

“The AVN category will ensure this happens, in a safe, coordinated and efficient manner, so do not underesti-mate the importance of your role.

“There are few working environ-ments as dynamic, complex and dan-gerous as the flight deck of an aircraft carrier and we manage the inherent risk and conduct this activity by appli-cation of excellent training, robust pro-cedures and quality leadership.”

The AVN category usually attracts personnel from a diverse range of ADF backgrounds and experience and the newest graduates are no exception.

They include a former Navy chef, a musician, a steward, a writer, a clear-ance diver, a combat systems operator and ex-Army ordnance, artillery and aviation personnel.

Director Training Authority Aviation CMDR Tim Standen said it took significant commitment to trans-fer from one category and, in some circumstances, other services.

“It is taking a leap into the great unknown and it’s fantastic to see you all here today,” CMDR Standen said.

The challenges and responsibilities of the AVN category hit all the right notes for POAVN Paul Parnell, who has had a 20-year career in the Navy.

“I had a fantastic career as a drum-mer in the Navy Band but I desper-ately wanted to get to sea and have a more active role in Navy operations, especially in naval aviation,” POAVN Parnell said.

“I’d been considering this for while but the time never seemed right for my family. but I finally made the change and I love my new job.

“I particularly enjoy having the freedom as a senior sailor to develop my own leadership style, and witness the positive effect these decisions have on the training ground.”

He said the three-month course was challenging, but he would recommend it to anyone considering changing categories.

“The hardest aspects of the course for me were maintaining situational awareness with so many concurrent and dangerous activities happening on deck at once and being responsible for everyone’s safety, which is definitely a demanding but rewarding task.”

The 2015 course was different to previous years. For the first time there was a stand-alone advanced AVN com-ponent running concurrently.

POAVN Parnell completed this component, including safety and

operational oversight of all LHD deck evolutions, command and control of emergencies and aircraft rescue fire-fighting.

“The advanced course is a great way to build self-confidence as a lead-er and learn to make sound dynamic decisions under pressure,” he said.

“It required an open mind and a good capacity for self-analysis.”

POAVN Parnell is also the first pro-motion from within the AVN branch.

“I’m proud, excited and a little bit

anxious, but transferring category and being promoted so soon has really given my new direction a kick start,” he said.

“At 46, I’ve got a world of fresh opportunities ahead of me, and will be able to grow with the AVN Category from inception through to a mature state in years to come.

“From here I’m going to join HMAS Canberra as deck supervisor. I’ve got a lot to learn but I can’t wait to put my skills into practice and work towards being operationally ready.”

Leap into a new world

Graduates of the Aviation Support course. Back, from left: LSAVN Benjamin Sullivan, ABAVN Craig Finneran, ABAVN Stephen Gray, ABAVN Robert Hocking, SMNAVN Alex Rogan. Front, from left: POAVN Paul Parnell, ABAVN Geoffrey Hermann, ABAVN Jessie Gamble, ABAVN Bradley Burnett, LSAVN Juanita White, ABAVN Evan Holborrow. Photo: ABIS Sarah Williams

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AFTER the success of Exercise Bersama Shield, HMAS Perth joined ships from across the Asia-Pacific at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base for the International Maritime Defence Exhibition Asia.

The international show combined defence industry exhibitions, strategic conferences and a warship display. Perth was on show alongside 20 other ships from 12 countries.

She opened her gangway to visiting dignitaries and members of the public, including Singaporean Minister of State Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Singapore Navy Chief RADM Lai Chung Han and CN VADM Tim Barrett.

Having served in HMAS Perth II as a junior officer, VADM Barrett made time to meet the current custodians of Perth’s proud name. He met 21 of the ship’s seamen and four midshipmen.

CN’s former shipmate and current crew member, CPOEW Craig Trudgian, presented him with a photograph taken during his time on Perth II.

CN congratulated the crew on its recent successes, while emphasising the important work all Navy personnel per-formed, especially those deployed.

“I have been approached many times by people from other navies compli-menting the RAN and asking questions relating to the manner in which we con-duct our business,” VADM Barrett said.

“Our fine international reputation is driven by the great work done by high performing ships like Perth.”

At the end of the exhibition, Perth hosted an official reception attended by a large number of senior foreign military officers and government officials.

CO CAPT Ivan Ingham highlighted the importance of the RAN’s presence at regional activities such as the exhibition.

“It allows opportunities to strengthen our naval ties and showcase the Anzac-class anti-ship missile defence capability alongside the most modern and sophis-ticated ships from throughout the Asia-Pacific region,” CAPT Ingham said.

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Perth shows her wares

ABET Rangi Guyton, of HMAS Perth, shows a fluke thermometer, used during firefighting, to Chinese visitors Patrick Lim, Jin Lu and Fajun Wei at the International Maritime Defence Exhibition Asia.

CN VADM Tim Barrett speaks to crew members of HMAS Perth during his visit to Changi Naval Base in Singapore for the international maritime show. Photos ABIS Julianne Cropley

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HMAS Cerberus has taken part in a cer-emony to plant a tree descended from the original Lone Pine.

The planting took place at the Crib Point Cemetery, which abuts Cerberus, on May 16. Cemetery Trust secretary Clem Kleinig led the ceremony.

“Today, we think of the mighty Anzacs who served and those who serve today,” Mr Kleinig said.

He has enduring ties with both the com-munity and Cerberus, having been head groundskeeper at Cerberus for 40 years. When the Queen presented the Queen’s Colours to Cerberus in 1986, she also pre-sented Mr Kleinig with an OAM for his ser-vices to Cerberus and the local community.

Michele Thurstans helped plant the pine, grown from the seed of the original Lone Pine.

Her father and brother are both interred at the cemetery. Mrs Thurstans’ father served in WWII and her brother, PTE Colin J. Whiston, 21, became the first Australian killed in action during the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.

“My father was on the Cemetery Trust and I remember spending time helping to keep the grounds neat and mowed.

“It might seem a bit strange to be so involved in something like a cemetery but, to us, being involved is what this commu-nity is all about,” Mrs Thurstans said.

First Lieutenant HMAS Cerberus LCDR Matt Keogh represented Cerberus at the ceremony.

“There are many official war graves at the Crib Point Cemetery and we honour them all. It’s important our community understand that we value their support and their sacrifice,” LCDR Keogh said.

Tree planting rooted in history Creswell salutes a centuryNAVY’S premier training establishment for new offic-ers, HMAS Creswell, will hold celebrations in June to mark 100 years of training excellence.

This historic milestone will be observed at the graduation of New Entry Officers’ Course 52 on June 18.

Governor-General GEN Sir Peter Cosgrove will be the reviewing officer at the passing out parade.

CDF ACM Mark Binskin, CN VADM Tim Barrett and CO Creswell CAPT Stephen Hussey will also attend.

The parade will feature a flypast of helicopters from the Fleet Air Arm.

The graduation is the culmination of 20 weeks of hard work and represents the completion of non-specialist initial officer training.

To mark the centenary, Creswell will also hold a Ceremonial Sunset on June 17 at 6.30pm.

More than 3500 personnel are trained at Creswell every year, including reserve and full-time officers, and offic-ers and senior sailors under-taking further professional development.

ABMUSN Dorian Broomhall sounds the Last Post at the tree-planting ceremony at Crib Point Cemetery.Photo: ABIS Cassie McBride

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Sweet shots at a targetIT’S A Tim Tam challenge but not the kind where you suck tea or coffee through a chocolate biscuit. This one involves a gun line, a rifle and an obsta-cle course through gantry rigs.

The humble Tim Tam has been put to work as an incentive for ships being refuelled at sea to minimise the amount of time they spend alongside the refuel-ling tanker HMAS Sirius.

The need to keep the refuelling time short is particularly important in volatile seas, when the churn between the two vessels can be problematic.

A replenishment at sea requires a gun line attached to a projectile fired from the receiving ship to Sirius using an F88 Steyr rifle.

The projectiles are fired in a high arc, allowing for wind, but most of them become entangled in the gantry rigs, causing significant delays and poten-tially affecting the operation of the rigs.

To alleviate the problem, the boat-swains mates on Sirius have created a target and CO CMDR Darren Grogan has promised a packet of Tim Tams to any ship that manages to slot the gun line through the bull’s eye.

ABBM John Hoy – Sirius’ very own MacGyver – constructed the target, com-ing up with a “lightweight steel frame that is transportable and connects to existing guardrails”.

“The target is strong and sturdy and built to survive the elements. I think pro-viding other ships something to aim at is a great idea and I’m sure they will enjoy the challenge, particularly if they win a pack of Tim Tams,” he said.

CMDR Grogan said he looked for-ward to seeing the challengers’ attempts to hit the target.

“It’s a simple and great initiative which will improve the safety of the RAS and prevent damage to our equip-ment,” he said.

Above: ABBM John Hoy with his Tim Tam challenge target on board Sirius. Photo: LSML-MS Josh MatthewsLeft: Sirius conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Toowoomba. Photo: LCDR Peter Russell

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MONTHS of hard work paid off for the crew of HMAS Sirius when they were awarded the Wormald Shield for the highest standards of damage con-trol throughout the Fleet.

The award recognises the effort and dedication of the crew in ramping up the ship’s ability to perform damage control in an operational context.

Fittingly, COMAUSFLT RADM Stuart Mayer presented the award at the dedicated damage control training facility at HMAS Stirling while the

crew were honing their skills in readi-ness for returning to sea.

ABMT Mitchell Theunissen said the team had worked hard to set the standard during their work-ups last year.

“It’s rewarding being recognised for the effort we put in to ensure we are safe and ready,” he said.

“It was a significant challenge and a lot of hard work to adjust to deal with battle damage as opposed to the peace-time incidents that we would normally train for.”

The Fleet Commander also pre-sented Marine Logistics Officer LCDR

Neil Krauklis with the third clasp to the Defence Long Service Medal in recognition of 30 years of service.

LCDR Krauklis, who joined in 1985 as a stores naval sailor, said he had thoroughly enjoyed his sea time and was looking forward to many more enjoyable years of service in the Navy.

Sirius will soon complete her main-tenance activities and will return to sea to join Australian and international participants in Exercise Talisman Sabre 15 in the waters off northern Australia.

In the second half of the year, Sirius will conduct a deployment to north-east Asia.

Safe and readyAbove: COMAUSFLT RADM Stuart Mayer and some of the ship’s company of HMAS Sirius with the Wormald Shield at the Navy’s damage control training facility at HMAS Stirling. Below: RADM Mayer, right, presents Sirius’ CO, CMDR Darren Grogan, with the shield. Photos: LSIS Lee-Anne Mack

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HMA Ships Perth and Rankin demonstrated the effectiveness of ADF maritime operations during the annual Five Power

Defence Arrangements (FPDA) exercise Bersama Shield 15.

Perth and Rankin deployed, togeth-er with an Air Force Orion and a King Air, for the 10-day exercise in the South China Sea from May 8.

The exercise prepared about 380 ADF personnel to work with FPDA partners on the security of Singapore and Malaysia and stability in South East Asia.

Perth acted as commander of the maritime forces, working closely with HMNZS Endeavour, Republic of Singapore Ship Stalwart and Royal Malaysian Navy Ships KD Kasturi and KD Jebat.

CO Perth CAPT Ivan Ingham said his ship worked well with units from New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

“The operational scenario tested the capability of our various platforms and

systems, and helped to enhance pro-fessional working relationships among personnel of the participating nations,” CAPT Ingham said.

“By taking part in Bersama Shield 15, we reinforced our ability to operate in a multi-threat environment, promoted cooperation between member FPDA nations and contributed to the security of the region.”

Before the exercise, Perth and Rankin joined the other FPDA nations in a har-bour phase, including joint planning, briefing and training.

The planning phase enabled RAN personnel to meet and engage with their counterparts in this multinational and joint force environment.

Perth’s task group was subjected to a range of air, surface and subsurface attacks, which helped to develop and validate procedures for interoperability between FPDA nations’ forces.

Rankin was part of the opposing forces and was a great target for honing anti-submarine warfare skills as she was

hunted from the sea and air as part of the exercise.

Before sailing, all units took part in a friendly but hotly contested sports after-noon at Changi Naval Base.

While Perth had some success in basketball, favourites Malaysia and Singapore took the volleyball and soccer honours in the tropical heat.

The FPDA turns 44 this year and is the longest standing multilateral arrange-ment in South East Asia.

Perth remained in Singapore to par-ticipate in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition 2015 and the Fifth Western Pacific Naval Symposium Multilateral Sea Exercise.

The crew will undertake further training with the Royal Thailand Navy and conduct port visits to Thailand and Cambodia.

The ship will participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre 15 and conduct a securi-ty patrol of the North West Shelf, before returning to Fleet Base West at the end of July.

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An Australian ship took command and another made itself a target as maritime forces from six countries came together to protect South East Asia during Bersama Shield 2015.

Words: LCDR Robert Roscoe Photos: ABIS Julianne Cropley

Left: LCDR Nasrol Hikam, of KD Jebat, farewells crew of HMAS Perth as he departs via boat transfer.

Right: HMAS Perth’s, from left, LSCIS Roelof Van Der Walt, SMNCIS Tayla Wyatt and SMNCIS Sam Paterson use a signal lamp during a simulated air warfare exercise.

A Navy member is winched off HMAS Perth by a Singapore rescue helicopter.

Members of the Royal New Zealand Navy

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Commanding officers and operations officers of the ships taking part in Exercise Bersama Shield gather on the forecastle of HMAS Perth.

HMAS Perth at the head of a formation during Exercise Bersama Shield.

LSBM Josh Jones, of HMAS Perth, drives a RHIB past HMNZS Endeavour.

Ships taking part in Exercise Bersama Shield conduct a ‘photex’ (formation in company). From left, Malaysia’s KD Ganyang, HMAS Perth, Malaysia’s KD Kasturi, New Zealand’s HMNZS Endeavour, Malaysia’s KD Jebat, Singapore’s RSS Stalwart and HMAS Rankin.

The Royal Navy’s LCDR Gavin Strathie, left, works alongside LEUT Scott Atkins in the operations room in HMAS Perth.

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A COLD, damp pine forest within the Captains Flat Field Training Area south of Canberra provided a chal-lenging environment for more than 300 third-year Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) officer cadets and midshipmen undertaking their summative leadership assess-ment during early May.

The ADFA Leadership Challenge III (LCIII) placed officer cadets and midshipmen into small teams with little food and no shelter.

During the six-day exercise par-ticipants were assessed on their abil-ity to lead and work as a team.

OC Leadership and Military Ski l l s Sec t ion MAJ Edward Orszulak said the participants were required to display the values expected from an officer in the Navy, Army or Air Force.

“The way they behave, the attrib-utes that we expect them to display as an officer is what they’re attempt-ing to demonstrate to us through the conduct of numerous tasks in and around the campsite while interact-ing with others,” he said.

The challenge is an important part of a midshipman’s career and the last practical development oppor-tunity before graduation.

“Midshipmen, at the end of

this year, once they graduate from ADFA, will go out into leadership and command positions. Some of them may very well be deployed on operations in the next 12 to 18 months,” MAJ Orszulak said.

MIDN Caitlin Fuller said LCIII was a challenge and helped her to develop as a leader and work in a team environment.

“This activity prepares us for operations though putting us into a fairly stressful environment, particu-larly through lack of sleep, lack of food, working in a team environment with a lot of personalities that you might not have interacted with prior.

“So it’s really helping our adapt-ability and our flexibility as well as how we interact on an interpersonal level,” she said.

A pine forest isn’t a usual setting for a Navy officer, but MIDN Fuller took it in her stride.

“Being a member of the Navy, this isn’t exactly our typical environ-ment. But it’s been a very interesting experience.

“We’re not always assured of work in a sea environment.

“We are required to sometimes operate in the Middle East Region or anywhere our future operations go.

“It’s better to be prepared than not,” she said.

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NAVY chefs at HMAS Stirling have shared tips and secrets from the galley with a fellow professional, opening his eyes to

the challenges of cooking at sea.Celebrity chef Adrian Richardson was

invited by WOML-C Sean Ellerton to visit the base and ships alongside so he could understand the difference to a com-mercial kitchen.

“When I worked at the ADF School of Catering at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria, I was introduced to Adrian, who had the opportunity to work with our trainee chefs,” WO Ellerton said.

“I asked Adrian if he would like to visit HMAS Stirling to see the diverse roles and environments Navy chefs work in.”

This was not the first time the TV chef had swapped the kitchen for the galley. In 2013 Mr Richardson took part in a tour of HMAS Perth on her visit to Melbourne and also visited HMAS Cerberus.

At Stirling, Mr Richardson was taken inside the galley of submarine HMAS Dechaineux and toured the School of Survivability and Ship Safety – West, which trains Navy personnel in firefight-ing and damage control techniques.

“I was impressed with the size of the

galley and how the chefs work in such an enclosed and restrictive environment, and how quietly they had to work, which goes against the normal commercial kitchen environment, which can be rather loud,” Mr Richardson said.

“It’s eye-opening that a Navy chef is also involved with teaching firefighting, damage control and more, above their core role as a chef.”

Mr Richardson walked through the Sir James Stirling Mess/Galley and Junior Sailors’ Galley before sharing his experi-ences both as a chef and as a celebrity with the hospitality and catering staff.

The Navy team had one up on their civilian counterpart, as he comment-ed that the storage space in the Junior Sailors’ Galley was enviable and wished he had a fraction of the room at his bistro.

The 28 chefs on board HMAS Stirling serve about 2800 meals every week.

During Mr Richardson’s visit, CO Stirling CAPT Angela Bond, also pre-sented LSML-STD Tamara Hall and ABML-C Cyndy Brennan with the Australian Operational Service Medal.

Mr Richardson enjoyed “a great expe-rience” and thanked all involved. He owns La Luna Bistro in Carlton, Victoria, and features on the TV shows Good Chef, Bad Chef and Secret Meat Business.

Sub grub and other secretsA leading chef discovers if you can’t stand the heat, ask a Navy counterpart to put out the fire.

Above: Adrian Richardson with ABML-C Neil Plunkett and ABML-S Teagan Van Rooyen at HMAS Stirling’s main galley.

Left: Adrian Richardson and CO HMAS Stirling CAPT Angela Bond with OSM recipients LSML-S Tamara Hall and ABML-C Cyndy Brennan. Photos: LSIS Bradley Darvill

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A PROUD sailor, who is now the family hero, wore his great-great-grandfather’s medals on Anzac Day to

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HMAS Albatross sailor AB Jackson Ponting received the medals just before Anzac Day from his cousin Jill Kelly (nee Hildebrand), a former Women’s Royal Australian Navy Service member.

Mrs Kelly said the family had dis-cussed the medals and decided they should be given to AB Ponting to hon-our his great-great-grandfather.

“We decided to give Jackson the medals because he’s now the ‘family hero’,” she said.

AB Ponting said it was a nice sur-prise to receive the medals, especially two weeks before Anzac Day.

“We had a family morning tea where I was presented with the med-als,” he said, adding he was proud to wear them, “especially with the history behind them”.

AB Ponting’s great-great-grand-father, PTE William Phillips, served in the RAN Reserve in Melbourne for four years before enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force in July 1915.

He was wounded during WWI in the Battle of Fromelles, where he had part of his fingers shot off.

He was sent away to recuperate before returning to the front, where he

Honour for new family heroA family with a long history of service presented its latest sailor with an Anzac Day surprise, as ABIS Bonny Gassner writes.

received a shrapnel wound to the head. This required a steel plate to be insert-ed in his head, which he had until he died in 1972.

Mrs Kelly said the family history didn’t stop with Mr Phillips’ service.

“There has been a member of the Hildebrand family on each of the four HMAS Sydneys,” she said.

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“My brother, Barry Hildebrand, served in Sydney III in Vietnam, and Barry’s son, Marcus Hildebrand, asked if he could serve in Sydney IV because of the family connection and the Navy allowed him to do so.

“We as a family are enormously proud of our connection to the Navy, and HMAS Sydney.”

AB Jackson Ponting wears his great-great-grandfather’s medals.Photo: ABIS Sarah Williams

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WHS coordinator at Training Support Cell, HMAS Creswell, CPOB Phil McDonald paid off on May 4.

He said his dad’s photo albums and stories from his time in the Navy were an influence on his decision to join.

“When I joined in April 1975, it was still pretty much the same Navy dad had served in. In fact the Vietnam War ended just a couple of weeks later,” he said.

“Dad gave me a good piece of advice before I headed off to HMAS Leeuwin and it’s the same advice I would tell everyone embarking on a naval career now.

“Take responsibility for your own actions and if and when you stuff up learn by the mistake, take the punish-ment on the chin and move on.”

CPO McDonald’s father, Lindsay, said he hadn’t expected his son to join the Navy.

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“Chiefs are the backbone of the Navy and his many and varied tasks have always been carried out with the

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One of CPO McDonald’s career highlights was a deployment to South-East Asia in HMAS Vampire in 1977-79.

“Another highlight was the com-missioning of the FFG HMAS Canberra in the US in 1981, with my wife, Jacqueline, and the birth of our first child, Daniel, in Long Beach, California,” he said.

“I deployed operationally in Canberra to the Red Sea for Operation Damask VI in 1992-93, a trip that found us spending Christmas in Naples, Italy, and therefore definitely my favourite trip, although a very long absence from my family.

“I think my most professionally satisfying deployment would have to be serving as Buffer on HMAS Newcastle’s 2005 Operation Slipper deployment to the North Arabian Gulf.”

CPO McDonald said his Navy career had been an amazing adventure.

“It’s enabled me to see most of the world, both the good and the bad, and I’ve made shipmates and friends for life. It doesn’t get much better than that,” he said.

Now he is retired, CPO McDonald intends to continue looking after his five grandchildren, as required.

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His father’s stories and words of wisdom guided a newly retired sailor through 40 years of service, SGT Dave Morley writes.

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Above: CPO Phil McDonald, centre, with, from left, sister Robyn Baker, father Lindsay McDonald, son Daniel McDonald and daughter Sarah Emerson.

Left: CPO McDonald, left, in action with then SMN Jake Garrick on board HMAS Tobruk in 2008.Photo: AB Lincoln Commane

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In November 1914 she sailed from Albany, Western Australia, escorting in company with HMAS Sydney, HMS Minotaur and the Japanese cruiser Ibuki, the first Australian/New Zealand convoy, comprising 38 transports.

Detaching from the convoy in the Indian Ocean, Melbourne received orders to sail for the Azores to help search for the German cruiser Karlsruhe around the coasts of Venezuela, Colombia and Panama.

She spent 20 months as a unit of the North America and West Indies Squadron, maintaining a series of patrols in the West Indies, and off Long Island and the entrance to New York Harbour.

At the end of August 1916

Pride in links to the pastAs she prepares for Operation Manitou, HMAS Melbourne III is following the proud traditions of her original namesake.

The first HMAS Melbourne once

rescued a schooner master’s son, whose

grandson later became CO of Melbourne III.

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Melbourne headed for Scapa Flow to become a unit of the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron and part of the Grand Fleet.

A brief period of routine North Sea patrols ended in January 1917 when serious engine trouble forced her into dock at Birkenhead for six months.

She spent the rest of the war period on patrols and fleet exercises in northern waters before returning to Portsmouth at the end of 1918, having seen no action and suffered no casualties.

Melbourne paid off on August 5, 1919, and was inactive in Sydney until

she was recommissioned on April 14, 1920, for patrol duties in Australian waters.

On the night of January 21, 1922, HMAS Melbourne was involved in the dramatic rescue of 18 people from the sinking US-registered schooner Helen

B. Sterling, north of New Zealand. Melbourne received the SOS and steamed through heavy seas and high winds towards the position given by the schooner.

At midnight, her searchlights finally spotted the stricken vessel. It was too rough to pull alongside so Melbourne launched its cutter with a 16-man volunteer crew to row to the vessel. They fired a line across to the schooner and rigged a breeches buoy (like a flying fox) to take the crew to the cutter one by one.

The 16 men from the rescue cutter were awarded a gold medal by the US president for their skill and valour.

Among those rescued was the mas-ter of the schooner, his wife and their 12-year-old son, Leslie Harris.

Leslie was given various pieces of memorabilia, among them a Melbourne tallyband which he handed down to his grandson, Michael, who later joined the RAN and in 2009 became CO of HMAS Melbourne III.

Having paid off in Sydney for another year, Melbourne sailed to the UK in late 1925 and returned the fol-lowing August.

Her final days were spent with the Australian Squadron at Port Phillip, Westernport and Sydney before again sailing for the UK in early 1928. She paid off at Portsmouth that April, was sold to Scotland’s Alloa Shipbuilding Co for £25,000 and broken up in 1929.

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Jogging or running is a popular and appealing form of physical activity because it doesn’t cost a lot to take part and you can run at

any time that suits you. A wide range of ADF personnel are

regular participants in fun runs, athletics races or marathons.

Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits such as helping to build strong bones, increase cardiovascu-lar fitness, maintain a healthy BMi and strengthen the core.

it is important to train appropriately for your fitness level, especially when picking up running for the first time or returning from injury.

The following pointers will help you train safely, reduce the risk of injury and enjoy your sessions. Goal setting

it is important to set goals to ensure you get the most from your workout. When goal setting, consider what you want to gain from your session.

Getting fit – if you’re a novice, you should start with brisk walking, pro-gress to jogging and work up to run-ning. This should take a few months.

General fitness – vary your running with other forms of exercise (such as swimming or team sports) to maxim-ise your overall fitness.

Weight loss – manage your diet to include plenty of fresh fruits and veg-etables, lean meats, wholegrain cereals and low-fat dairy products. Cut back on dietary fats, takeaway foods, soft drinks and sugar.

Companionship – run with a friend or join a local running club.

Competition – your unit and exter-nal running clubs may offer com-petitive events. Most have sessions designed for beginners through to advanced runners. You can compete in fun runs or marathons. Many external community running events cater for people of all ages and abilities.

Tips for beginnersBe sure to see your PTi before you

start a running program. This is especially important if you are

over 40 years, overweight, have a chronic illness or haven’t participated in running activities for a long time.

The PTis will conduct a pre-exercise screening to identify any potential condi-tions that may put you at a higher risk of experiencing a health problem during physical activity.

This is a filter or ‘safety net’ to help

decide if the potential benefits of exercise outweigh the risks.

Make sure you warm up thoroughly before you head out, and cool your body down with gradual stretches when you return.

When planning your training sched-ule, allow at least two complete rest days a week to avoid overtraining, which may cause injury. Also consider other low-impact activities, such as swimming, at least once each week.

To lower the risk of injury and reduce impact, choose flat, grassy areas for your run rather than hard or loose (such as sandy) surfaces.

Shoes and equipmentit is also important to invest in an

appropriate pair of shoes. Shoes should be replaced every six

months as wearing old trainers may increase the likelihood of injury.

Ensure your running shoes feel com-fortable, not restrictive, as your feet need to splay as they come into contact with the ground.

other equipment such as compression clothing can also assist in blood flow, muscle recovery and reduction of vibra-tions to the muscles.

Health and safety The following tips will help reduce

the risk of injury and ensure you stay safe while training.

Make sure you eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Manage your running schedule and try to avoid the hottest part of the day in summer.

Drink water before, during and after your run – take a drink bottle with you.

Apply sunscreen to exposed skin.

Take your mobile phone with you.

if using an iPod or headset, do not have the music too loud – stay alert and aware.

Wear reflective materials if you’re run-ning in the early morning or at night.

inform someone where you plan to run and when you think you’ll be back.

Choose well-lit, populated routes and avoid dangerous and isolated areas.

if you injure yourself while running, stop immediately. Seek medical advice.

Always call 000 in an emergency.

For more information, speak to your local PTI. Contact the Australian Defence Running and Athletic Association for details on coming events: adraa.mailbox@defence.gov.au

Sprinting towards successPTI CPL Laurie Iljazov has a few pointers to help you train safely and enjoy running.

Competitors run down the hill to the home stretch in the 2014 Gate to Gate race held at HMAS Penguin. Photo: ABIS Kayla Hayes

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LEUT Kirsti Burtenshaw

AFTER the men snatched vic-tory against Army at last year’s Australian Services Rugby Championships, Navy was keen to go one better and win both the men’s and women’s titles this year.

Army had not read Navy’s script, though, denying both sides a happy ending at this year’s championships, played for the first time at Brisbane’s Ballymore Stadium from May 17-23.

It all began well, with both Navy teams disposing of Air Force in their opening matches.

The women, with a stronger forward pack and free-flowing, creative backline, won 15-0. Female player of the championships AB Saluluelanei Gray crossed the line in a superb individual movement and created many chances for her teammates.

The men, meanwhile, were relentless with their driving strength in the forward pack and unpredictable runs through the back

line. Air Force fought gallantly to hold Navy to 10-3 at the break but Navy ran away with it in the second half, winning 43-3.

Both Navy teams spent the week between games preparing physically and mentally for a bigger challenge.

“We had a lot to work on coming out of the Air Force game and we knew we were going to have to pull out all stops to overcome Army. They were in the best form they had been in for years,” AB Gray said.

The final game day started well for Navy, with the Navy Old Salts beating their Army counterparts and warming up a record crowd for the women’s game.

Army looked stronger on paper and produced arguably the best display of women’s rugby the tournament has seen in winning 37-12.

Navy, with an eventual 12 Australian Services Rugby Union (ASRU) selections, might have been outscored but was not outclassed.

The team showed great

aggression and a solid defensive structure in many parts of the game.

The men were next and keen to retain the title. “Winning the championships last year in the dying seconds of the game proved to us that we could do it,” vice-captain LS Daryl Seden said.

An early converted try by Army was ominous, but Navy soon lev-elled thanks to LS Damien House’s conversion of a LS Seden try.

Army led 20-7 at half-time but, with AB Will Solway and SBLT Josh Friend leading the way, Navy scored first in the second half. Army again shot away, but Navy had the final say, converting a try three minutes from the end to finish with a respectable 37-19 loss and 10 ASRU selections.

Later, Navy WO Geoff Stokes received an ASRU Lifetime Achievement award.

The teams’ next challenges are the Women’s 15s Nationals in June and the Men’s International Defence Rugby Competition in the UK in October.

SBLT Katherine Mulheron

HMAS Cerberus Australian Rules Football Club hosted its second annual ‘Pink Round’ on May 9 to raise funds and awareness for the Breast Cancer Network of Australia.

Before the Dogs’ game against the St Kilda City thirds, the Cerberus oval was officially named the McAuliffe Oval, after the McAuliffe family, which has supported the football club for 39 years.

CO Cerberus CAPT Stephen Bowater said the McAuliffes were “more than just members; they’re the heart of the club”.

“Our club is different from the civilian clubs we grew up with. In Defence circles we move often, we don’t have mothers and fathers who come to every game to watch their kids or a junior stream to leverage off,” he said.

LCDR Murray McAuliffe, who retired in March, and brother Wayne

Dallas McMaugh

FOR many, the Queen’s Birthday long weekend is a time for recrea-tion and relaxation.

For members of the Navy Adventure Racing Association (NARA), though, it is a time when “your body will be totally exhausted, your brain will be begging you to stop and you’ll have had little or no sleep for 48 hours. Then, if you are one of the lucky teams, you will crawl across the finish line.”

This promise from the organisers of the GeoQuest 48-hour adventure race has all the makings of a fan-tastic weekend for NARA members CMDR Steve Arney, CMDR Gary Holgate, CMDR Cliff Kyle and CPO Raimund Winkler.

The event involves endurance racing in trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and roping, with some mystery challenges thrown in.

Teams of four must navigate their way through more than 200 arduous kilometres of a course that is only

Two title fights to the finish

Brains will be begging them to stop

played for Cerberus in the ’70s and ’80s and continued their involvement when their playing days ended. LCDR McAuliffe’s wife, Kay, and their daughters, Kristal and Ammie, also jumped into the fray.

The Dogs defied a threatening day to beat St Kilda City 117-19. Cerberus’ SMN James Falkenburg was best on ground, while sportsmanship awards went to teammate SMN Blake Lee and St Kilda’s Elijha Salesui.

Tickled pink by a family’s dedication

AB Saluluelanei Gray shows the form that won her player

of the Australian Services Rugby Championships.Photo: SGT Christopher Dickson

The NARA 48-hour team members, from left, CPOATV Raimund Winkler, CMDR Cliff Kyle, CMDR Gary Holgate, CMDR Steve Arney.

Photo: ABIS Sarah Williams

The Cerberus Dogs and St Kilda City during the Pink Round.

Photo: ABIS Cassie McBride

revealed to them the evening before the race.

CMDR Holgate said his team of extreme sports enthusiasts were ready for their first shot at this dis-tance, having stepped up from sprint events to the longer races. He said what made adventure racing so dif-

ferent from other multisports formats was the emphasis on teamwork.

“I think our Navy training gives us an edge when it comes to disci-pline, innovation and a never-give-up attitude.”

He is also keen to hear from oth-ers who may like to join NARA.

Volume 58, No. 10, 2015

Sport

GOODTRY

Twin rugby titles just out of reach

INSIDECerberus in the pink

Two days of torture Page 23

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AB Aaron Loudon, behind, soars in a line-out against

Army’s CFN Logon Chin at the Australian Services

Rugby Championships.Photo: SGT Mick Bott