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Volume 58, No. 21, November 5, 2015

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HMAS Stuart joins 50 warships and 61 aircraft at the Japanese Fleet Review

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TEAM NAVY outplacement sailor ABATA Sam Dever received a surprise in the garage at the Bathurst 1000 when COMFAA CDRE Vince Di Pietro dropped by to per-sonally present him with his champion technician cuff-rate.

AB Dever was at Mount Panorama working as a mechanic on Prodrive Racing Australia’s (PRA) entry in the second-tier Dunlop Series races, and for a PRA customer team in the 1000km main race.

Before his outplacement he was part of a five-person team which won the aviation cat-egory of the Navy Engineering Challenge.

The competition involved teams conducting mechanical and electrical repairs on a sample of simulated aircraft structure and associated systems.

As well as a medallion and $5000 worth of tools, AB Dever and his teammates are entitled to wear the cuff-rate which identifies them as champion technicians.

Back at the Prodrive head-quarters AB Dever fabricates composite bodywork for the race cars.

“At the workshop my job is solely composite materials. I make the body kits for the cars from things like carbon fibre and Twintex,” AB Dever said.

“Hopefully down the road I’ll be making more interior

components like switch boxes and dashes.”

The bump and grind of touring car racing means in between races plenty of composite repair jobs always need doing in the pit garage to ready the car for its next battle.

CDRE Di Pietro said the skills AB Dever is learning at PRA have a lot of relevance to naval aviation, which increas-ingly involves composite mate-rials, especially in the MRH90 Taipan fleet.

“We need to develop our ability to repair battle damage to composite aircraft at sea, away from the workshop and under extreme time pressure, and these [V8 Supercar] guys are at war every weekend,” CDRE Di Pietro said.

Crash course in recoveryBen Wickham

THE OLD military truism that ‘no battle plan survives contact with the enemy’ can apply equally to sport. So it was for Team Navy and Prodrive Racing Australia (PRA) at Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 1000 race from October 8-11.

PRA’s full-time drivers, Mark Winterbottom and Chaz Mostert won the 2013 and 2014 Bathurst races respectively, so the goal was a third consecutive team win. However honor-ary LEUT Mostert had his weekend come to an abrupt end on Friday afternoon when he crashed heavily in qualifying, breaking his left femur and wrist, and putting him out of action for the rest of the 2015 season.

Watching Mostert’s sickening crash on CCTV in the pit lane were three sailors on outplacement to PRA for the 2015 season – LSMTs Sarah Battenally and Kate Greenwood, and ABATA Sam Dever.

LS Greenwood was working as a mechanic on Mostert’s car at Bathurst while her colleagues were working on other PRA-supported cars.

“I looked around the room and eve-ryone was just devastated, but the main thing we were worried about was obvi-ously Chaz’s health and to make sure he was okay,” LS Greenwood said.

With Chaz safely extricated from the car and taken to hospital conscious and in a stable condition, the crew put the setback to one side, turning their focus to preparing and fine-tuning the team’s remaining cars.

Bathurst is round 11 of a 15-round championship, so the sailors have had plenty of time to become fully integrated members of the team and to contribute to its success.

Each is the ‘number three’ mechan-ic on a race car belonging to PRA or one of its customer teams. During races they have all had the opportunity to work as part of the pit crew, and at the track between races they have a

variety of roles, repairing and readying the cars to go back into battle.

But what is not obvious to spec-tators and race fans is that most of the time is spent not at the track, but back at the team’s headquarters, workshop and engineering facility in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Here LS Battenally works in the engine shop.

“It’s very similar to my role on a ship where I’m a diesel maintainer,” LS Battenally said.

“My experience comes into play here where I rebuild V8 Supercar engines day-in and day-out,” LS Battenally said.

“It was easy for me to get famil-iar because I’ve been using tools on engines in the Navy for six years

– tools are tools and an engine is an engine.

“At a race weekend we have an engine in each car and a backup, and spares in the truck, so they all have to be maintained at all times.”

Race team members, like members of a ship’s company, have to be multi-skilled and perform a variety of roles.

“I feel it’s very compatible with the Navy,” LS Battenally said.

“I have whole-ship duties at sea; I have my duty statement as a sailor, as well as a marine technician, and with the diesel team, at sea and alongside,” she said.

LS Greenwood works in ‘sub-assembly’, which comprises all the cars’ drivetrain components.

“In there there’s only three tech-

nicians and we’ll work on all the bits of equipment, such as the gearboxes, hubs, steering racks and clutches, everything basically aft of the engine flywheel,” LS Greenwood said.

LS Greenwood also believes her Navy service has put her in great stead with the outplacement.

“It’s very high-pressure, every-thing’s really hot and hard work, but it’s so rewarding,” she said.

Typifying the intense pressure V8 Supercar teams work under, the next race weekend was a mere fortnight after Bathurst.

In that time PRA transported the team, cars and equipment home to Melbourne, prepared a new car to replace Mostert’s wrecked chassis, and readied another three team and

customer cars, then deployed it all again, this time up to the Gold Coast.

“Chaz’s car is not looking good at the moment; at this stage we’re going to assess it once we get back to the workshop,” LS Greenwood said.

“Hopefully we’ll be able to sal-vage some parts off it, but we will definitely have another car #6 ready for the Gold Coast,” she said.

When the chequered flag was waved, Mark Winterbottom and his co-driver finished in second place, which is a great result in what can be a soul-crushing sport, and which helped preserve his lead in the over-all championship.

LSMT Sarah Battenally prepares wheels for a V8 Supercar during Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama and (inset) LSMT Kate Greenwood checks over the engine of a V8 Supercar. Photos: CPL David Said

Navy technician a starCOMFAA CDRE Vince Di Pietro, left, is joined by Dunlop Series V8 driver Cam Waters, right, in presenting ABATA Sam Dever with a star signifying he is a champion technician of the Navy.

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THE Australian Fisheries Management Authority and the RAN conducted Operation Grab III in October to target foreign fishing in Australian waters.

Two of Navy’s Armidale-class patrol boats – HMA Ships Launceston and Maitland – with Fisheries Management Authority officers embarked, conducted the operation in Australian waters where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Indonesia allows for Indonesian people to fish using tradi-tional methods.

An Australian Border Force aircraft conducting a patrol in the area on the last day of Operation Grab identified a foreign fishing vessel that appeared to be fishing inside Australian waters and outside the MOU area, and Launceston, under the command of LCDR Dan Lord, was tasked to inves-tigate.

“After making a high speed pas-sage to intercept, our boarding party, including an embarked Fisheries Management Authority officer, was able to catch the boat by surprise, not-ing it had a long line attached.

“After securing the vessel and getting direction from Fisheries

Management Authority to apprehend the vessel, our personnel recovered the long line by hand.

“Given the line was around 700m long, with some 70 hooks attached and four sharks caught, this was a slow operation, taking four hours in the middle of the night.

“Although it was disappointing that three sharks were discovered to have perished, a success was releasing one living shark back to the wild.

“We then started a three-day pas-sage back to Darwin with the foreign vessel under tow, where we handed the vessel and its crew over to Fisheries Management and Australian Border Force authorities.

“My crew arrived home exhausted but proud of making a significant apprehension, and ensuring we reached all vessels within the MOU to ensure compliance with Australian law,” LCDR Lord said.

CO Maitland LCDR Alisha Withers described the operation as a success.

“Between Maitland and Launceston we conducted 22 board-ings of foreign fishing vessels during the four days of the operation,” LCDR Withers said.

“On each occasion, we were able to quickly confirm that the vessels

Launceston’s big catch

CMDR Fenn Kemp

ONE of Indonesia’s most senior naval leaders has been presented with an Australian honour at a cer-emony in Jakarta.

Indonesia’s former Chief of Navy, ADM Tio Marsetio, has been appoint-ed an honorary officer of the Order of Australia, to recognise his tireless work to enhance defence ties between Indonesia and Australia.

In accepting his award, ADM Marsetio thanked Australia, admitting he would never have imagined receiv-ing such an honour as a young officer in the 1990s.

“I have many memorable times of working together with you,” ADM Marsetio said.

“Our relationship will continue to move forward and the RAN will always be in my heart.

“This is a great honour not only for me, but also for the Indonesian

CO HMAS Launceston LCDR Daniel Lord, left, Luke Hansen, of Australian Fisheries Management Authority and XO Launceston LEUT Luke McMahon, alongside HMAS Coonawarra. Photo: LSIS James Whittle

AO for Indonesian ex-chief

military, the Indonesian Navy and the Indonesian people.”

The citation singles out ADM Marsetio’s work in establishing regu-lar exercises between the Indonesian Navy and the RAN, and his coura-geous leadership. It was formally pre-sented by Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Paul Grigson.

Australia’s Head of Defence Staff in Jakarta, BRIG John Gould, present-ed ADM Marsetio his order.

“An Order of Australia recognises outstanding achievement and service,” BRIG Gould said.

“Very few of these honours are awarded each year, and even fewer are awarded to foreign dignitaries.”

ADM Tio Marsetio, centre, with his wife Penny Iriana. Left, Head of Defence Staff, Jakarta, BRIG John Gould, Australian Ambassador Paul Grigson, and DCN Indonesia VADM Widodo..

HMAS Launceston prepares to tow an apprehended type II Indonesian foreign fishing vessel. Photo: ABCIS Bree-ann Garner

were operating in accordance with the MOU, so we were able to educate the crews about permitted activities and reinforce to them that Australian authorities do police the area.

“During our ‘down-time’ between

boarding operations, Maitland and Launceston were able to practise a number of ‘in company’ exer-cises, including officer-of-the-watch manoeuvres, replenishment at sea approaches and light line transfers.”

During the operation, the two ships were able to clear the entire area defined by the MOU, ensuring maximum reach of fishing boats that regularly operate in the area using tra-ditional means.

After the operation the vessels continued on with regular patrols in support of the protection of Australia’s maritime security.

COMNORCOM CDRE Brenton Smyth said the entire operation was a success due to the close coopera-tion between the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, the Australian Border Force and Defence.

“This was a great outcome, as we were able to conduct a highly vis-ible operation reinforcing Australia’s commitment to policing our waters,” CDRE Smyth said.

“Members of all three services, together with their colleagues in the Australian Border Force and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, work year round to protect Australia from maritime security threats, including illegal foreign fish-ing in Australian waters.

“The work can be exhaust-ing, but it is essential in protecting natural resources, and the security of Australia’s maritime domain.”

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SENIOR Defence leaders joined personnel in Canberra to mark ADF Mental Health Day on October 16.

VCDF VADM Ray Griggs was joined by Commander Joint Health RADM Robyn Walker and representatives of the three services and Defence APS to mark the day over a morning tea at Russell Offices.

World Mental Health day falls on October 10 each year and since 2012 the ADF has conducted activi-ties to coincide with the day, highlighting a particular aspect of mental health. The theme for 2015 is ‘take action’.

In a video message to Defence personnel, the sen-ior leadership focused on three important goals: to encourage open and honest discussion about

mental health issues; to promote awareness of the range of support ser-

vices available to members and their families; and to encourage people to seek help early.

Speaking at the morning tea, VADM Griggs said taking action would require physical and moral cour-age, resilience and compassion.

“It’s an individual responsibility and our collec-tive duty, no matter our rank, our role, our position, or where we are,” he said.

“Defence is at the forefront of what is a national issue, but we can do more.

“We need to actively work to break down the stigma associated with mental health issues and foster a culture where people are not afraid to ask for assis-tance or support when they need it.”

Defence continues to make significant investments in resilience training, early intervention, treatment and rehabilitation programs, and building on its under-standing through research programs to ensure people are prepared and supported throughout their careers.

For more information about Defence’s mental health pro-grams and where to get help, visit www.defence.gov.au/health/healthportal

CN VADM Tim Barrett marked Defence Mental Health Month by making a public personal mental health promise.

VADM Barrett posted his pledge to improve his own mental health and that of others, to a purpose-built mental health promise wall established at Russell Offices in Canberra.

His promise was to kick start a healthy lifestyle and help those around him have the confidence to make changes to their life.

“It is vital we all take personal action to know the triggers that affect our own wellbeing,” VADM Barrett said.

“Being aware of your own state of mental health will help you sup-port others when they need it, it’s vital that we are able to talk about our fitness across all aspects of our mental and physical health.”

VADM Barrett, echoed other senior leaders in saying that Mental Health Month encouraged a strong commitment to good mental health and access to a broad range of support services for uniformed and non-uniformed personnel.

“This year the focus is ‘take action’,” VADM Barrett said.

“Our primary aim is to encour-age help-seeking behaviour, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and foster con-nectivity throughout communities,” he said.

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CN VADM Tim Barrett (above) pledges his support to mental health on the promise wall at Russell and (inset) a large group of ADF personnel and APS staff attend a Mental Health Day event at Russell Offices, Canberra.Photos: POIS Phil Cullinan and David McClenaghan

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Dream job under the wavesLEUT Adam Grover

MOST of us are apprehensive of sharks when we enter the water. ABCD Matthew Johnston finds the prospect exciting.

A member of AUSCDT-4, AB Johnston was in Hobart as part of Exercise Dugong.

During the two-week exer-cise AUSCDT-4 was involved in underwater damage assessment and repair, working with person-nel from other nations in addition to members of the Hobart-based Australian Naval Reserve Diving Team 10.

“It’s not that I want an encoun-ter with a shark, I just find the buzz of diving so powerful that sighting a shark simply releases the adrena-lin to the next level,” AB Johnston said.

“Luckily I have not come too close, however seeing one while diving near a seal colony in Albany, Western Australia, certainly focused my mind on the challenges of the underwater environment.”

Growing up in Yamba, NSW, and then on the Gold Coast, AB Johnston went to the Palm Beach Coolum State School.

“I was lucky to attend a sports-based high school, my focus was kayaking and I spent a lot of time on the water,” he said.

As a member responsible for equipment maintenance, he knows

the importance of attention to detail and the trust placed in his hands by his fellow divers.

“We work as a close group, and in my role I like to rely on my ability to see the big picture and to solve problems before they impact on the team,” he said.

Some of the most enjoyable parts of AB Johnston’s job travel-

ling and diving in some special places.

“Diving off the Great Barrier Reef was remarkable and to be able to do that with the team was even better,” he said.

“We are all mates as divers and I can’t imagine having a better job than this.”

ABCD Matthew Johnston, of AUSCDT-4, on the Huon Quays wharf, Tasmania, before starting diving operations during Exercise Dugong. Photo: ABIS Tom Gibson

Divers from the United States Navy Mobile Diving

and Salvage Unit One enter the water to conduct diving operations during Exercise

Dugong in Hobart, Tasmania. Photos: ABIS Tom Gibson

Natalie Staples

A MINE countermeasures exercise involv-ing seven navies has wrapped up in Hobart.

Exercise Dugong brought mine warfare and dive teams from Australia, Canada, the UK and US together for two weeks to prac-tice contemporary mine warfare and dive salvage techniques and procedures.

New Zealand also took part, deploy-ing headquarters personnel. Two Swedish officers and one Indian officer attended as observers.

Commander Australian Mine Warfare Clearance Diving Task Group CMDR Max Muller said maintaining freedom of naviga-tion and movement through sea lanes for legitimate maritime trade was of vital impor-tance to Australia and its allies.

“Ninety-eight per cent of our trade by volume travels by sea – so it is important we preserve maritime security and remain at the cutting edge of mine warfare and salvage diving, to keep maritime traffic flowing,” CMDR Muller said.

“During the exercise, each Navy dem-onstrated their latest equipment and skills, as we worked together to locate and deal with sea mines and underwater obstructions within a complex post-conflict scenario, in

some challenging environmental conditions. We also used the exercise as an opportu-nity to assess HMAS Yarra and Australian Naval Reserve Diving Team 10 against their required competencies.

“In practice, this involved operating our ships and equipment against some realistic training aids and sophisticated underwater sensors to provide units with in-stride analy-sis and feedback on their performance.

“Ultimately this helped improve the task group’s ability to locate, identify, exploit and dispose of underwater munitions, and to conduct salvage operations and obstacle clearance.

“It was a unique and valuable opportu-nity to work closely with our coalition part-ners, as the RAN values these relationships and being able to share our expertise.”

The Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Task Group, Sea Training Group, HMAS Yarra, DMS Seahorse Horizon, Mine Warfare Team 16, AUSCDT-4, the Defence Science and Technology Group, Australian Maritime Warfare Centre, the Mine Warfare Faculty and the Guided Weapons Sustainment Program Office, along with the Hobart-based Australian Naval Reserve Diving Team 10 represented Australia at Dugong 15.

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FIVE members of HMAS Darwin’s ships company abseiled 33 storeys to raise money and awareness for kids in crisis on October 16.

LSCSO Josh Scanlon, ABCSO David Cox, ABCSO Emily McNeil, ABCIS Latisha Scott-Davies and SMN James Knight raised more than $1500 each to participate in the Sir David Martin Foundation annual Abseil for Youth event, which raises funds for Triple Care Farm.

Aside from being Darwin’s ship’s charity, LS Scanlon said he was person-ally motivated to support the charity and face his fear of heights.

“It’s a subject close to my heart,” LS Scanlon said.

“One of my really good friends passed away recently due to cancer.

“After seeing how short life can be, I decided I wanted to start helping others more, to be the best that I can.”

AB Cox and LS Scanlon had the opportunity to see firsthand what Triple Care Farm is all about and LS Scanlon says it inspired him.

“After seeing how they do things, hearing some of the stories and chal-lenges that the 17- and 18-year-olds face, like homelessness and drug addiction, we came away with our eyes wide open and want to help as much as we can,” LS Scanlon said.

“I’m terrified of heights, but seeing that the kids at Triple Care Farm have to face their fears and overcome things that stop them moving on, I was able

to abseil the Investa building and con-quered my fear.”

Darwin has adopted the Sir David Martin Foundation as their chosen charity, and during their upcoming deployments LS Scanlon said the crew was planning a number of initiatives in the hope of rais-ing $50,000 for the foundation.

“We’re planning on running barbe-cues and morale boosters – like charity auctions and colouring competitions, to get family and friends of Darwin involved,” LS Scanlon said.

“Aside from events, we’re also hop-ing to have some of the children from the Farm come and visit the ship to inspire them to dream of different futures.

“It’s really rewarding to help.”Also taking the plunge for Navy was

a team from the Fleet Air Arm, led by COMFAA CDRE Vince Di Pietro, which raised more than $18,000.

A number of personnel from HMA Ships Kuttabul, Darwin, Penguin, Watson, and Cerberus volunteered to assist on the day.

The Sir David Martin Foundation was founded in 1990 by the popular former NSW Governor and retired rear admiral and aims to help disadvantaged young people.

Sir David believed every young Australian should be offered an environ-ment in which to grow up in safety, with hope and opportunity.

You can donate to the Sir David Martin Foundation at: www.gofundme.com/HMASDarwin4SDMF

Scaling up the fundraising

ABCSO Letisha Scott-Davies (above) rests halfway down her abseil while ABCSO Emily McNeill (below) celebrates towards the end of the abseil.

LSCSO Joshua Scanlon prepares to overcome his fear of heights and abseil down the Investa building in Sydney to help raise money for the Sir David Martin Foundation. Photos: ABIS Sarah Ebsworth

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PLTOFF Andrew Eastman

KNOWN as the ‘Father of Navy com-munications’, the late LEUT Foster McKenzie played a crucial role in developing the capability of RAN com-munications during the 20th century.

On September 25, three family mem-bers of LEUT McKenzie were joined by members from all three services at the ADF School of Signals for the unveil-ing of the new LEUT Foster McKenzie display.

LEUT McKenzie’s daughter, Anne Watt, 84, unveiled the display which will become part of a growing collection of displays commemorating the service of Australian Navy, Army and Air Force communicators who have paved the way for the ADF’s current capabilities.

Mrs Watt was moved by the display which includes her father’s original medals on loan to the School of Signals from her family.

A brief description of LEUT McKenzie’s career, including his WWII mention in despatches ‘for skill, resolu-tion and coolness in RAN ships during operations in the Solomon Islands’ is also part of the display.

LEUT McKenzie had the unusual distinction of being present for the sur-render of the German High Seas Fleet in Scapa Flow (Scotland) at the end of WWI (in HMS Tiger) and in Tokyo Bay for the Japanese surrender at the end of WWII (in HMAS Shropshire).

Mary ‘May’ McKenzie, LEUT McKenzie’s eldest daughter, was unable to be present at the unveiling, however a special presentation will be made to her and the residents of her retirement home in Fitzroy next year.

A talented and committed pioneer in his field, LEUT McKenzie is more than deserving of his place in Australian naval history and his display in the Defence Force School of Signals.

A plaque dedicated to the late LEUT Foster McKenzie is unveiled at the Defence Force School of Signals. From left, XO DFSS LCDR Mick Kludass, LEUT McKenzies grandchildren David Watt and Katrina Chalke, along with his daughter Anne Watt and CO DFSS LTCOL Dean Limmer. Photo: David Millard

Dedication to the ‘father of comms’

LSIS Jayson Tufrey

COMBAT Systems Operator to Combat Systems Manager is nor-mally the pinnacle of career pro-gression for ops crew, but LEUT Peter Hassall, who commissioned four years ago, took things one step further and is now an E-7A Wedgetail mission commander.

Maritime Combat Officer (MCO) LEUT Hassall is the first Navy fighter controller to complete the mission commander (MC) course and one of a handful who serve in each of the six E-7As oper-ating out of 2SQN, RAAF Base Williamtown.

As part of the implementation of the maritime warfare officer (MWO) specialisation, the Navy created the MCO primary qualifica-tion (PQ) to augment the MWO workforce.

The MCO PQ allows ex-senior sailors without a bridge warfare certificate but appropriate skills, to perform warfare duties in the officer continuum.

LEUT Hassall said he pro-gressed through the various stations from surveillance control officer (SCO) to senior SCO and finally mission commander (MC).

“I commissioned as a maritime combat officer in 2011 after com-ing through as a CPOCSM (AC) in 2006,” LEUT Hassall said.

“While a challenging course, the five-week long MC drew on previous experience both with the Navy and 2SQN which helped me complete the training – I am now moving forward to enhance a truly joint capability.

“To reach the level of MC is not dependent on which service you belong to, as far as the RAAF is concerned, it is the natural progres-sion through the aircraft and your relevant experience – it is definitely hard-earned though.”

Mission commander course instructor said there were less than 15 personnel qualified as mis-sion commanders since the E-7A’s acceptance.

“It’s great to have a member of the RAN qualify in this role as it allows the RAAF to positively influ-ence RAN air and surface warfare capabilities into the next generation of threats,” he said.

“The E-7A Mission Commander holds a lot of responsibility – they have overall tactical control of the aircraft; they have the autonomy

to continue with a mission if all communications are cut to higher headquarters; and they work with the aircraft captain to ensure the E-7A is in position and is capable of executing its mission.”

LEUT Hassall was presented with his graduation certificate by COMAUSTFLT RADM Stuart Mayer and COMWAR CDRE Peter Leavy at a ceremony at 2SQN on September 18.

RADM Mayer said this was a significant achievement for the individual, Navy and the Joint ADF Air Warfare capability.

“This qualification is the culmi-nation of a great deal of hard work underpinned by operational experi-ence,” RADM Mayer said.

“Since joining 2SQN in 2006, LEUT Hassall has clocked up more than 2000 hours on the E-7A Wedgetail weapon system across all crew positions, completed two periods as an instructor in 2SQN training flight, participated in numerous high-end exercises and, more recently, completed an opera-tional deployment.

“To get to the top spot as a MCO is an achievement of which he should be proud.”

RADM Mayer said it had been satisfying to watch the Navy fighter control capability mature over the past four years .

“I am impressed that the ADF and our coalition partners are being supported on operations by E-7As with Navy fighter controllers fully embedded across the full range of mission crew positions,” RADM Mayer said.

“It confirms Navy’s commit-ment to the air battle management capability provided by 2SQN and will pay dividends when these per-sonnel return to Navy and re-invest their knowledge into the maritime air warfare space”.

LEUT Hassall said he loved his new role.

“To put it into Navy terms, it’s like being a PWO in the back of an aircraft,” he said.

“I could have shooter priority on something that is usually held at higher levels – but it could get to my word to say to take something out.

“Obviously you still have the rules of engagement and work within the bounds of the left and right of arc – the experience I have brought from the fleet has defi-nitely helped me in this role.”

LEUT Hassall said he would recommend life as an MCO for any ops sailors considering the change; they just had to go through their divisional system to get the ball rolling.

Mission accomplished

An E-7A Wedgetail in action. LEUT Peter Hassall has become the first Navy officer to qualify as a mission commander.Photo: SGT Andrew Eddie

COMAUSFLT RADM Stuart Mayer presents LEUT Peter Hassall with his Wedgetail Mission Commander certificate. Photo: CPL Craig Barrett

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NAVY was well represented at the recent Women in Aviation/Aerospace Summit 2015 held in Melbourne, which featured a stellar lineup of women who have achieved success in aerospace careers.

Cathy Riach, of BAE Systems, was master of ceremonies for the event while a highlight was a talk by Captain Georgina Sutton, Chief Pilot for Jetstar Australia.

Ms Sutton’s ascension to the top job leaves no doubt women can excel in the industry, and a panel discus-sion looked at how career paths for women can be facilitated.

For LEUT Julia Gibney, the sum-mit was a familiar experience that continued to provide value.

“This was the fourth time I have attended a Women in Aviation/Aerospace Summit”, she said.

“I can honestly say that I learn something new every time.

“The networking opportunities are excellent and I felt very proud that naval aviation has now become involved in the event.

“I hope over time the message gets across to all Defence employ-ees, regardless of uniform that these types of events are not just for women and can only be a true suc-cess if male colleagues support and attend as well.

She said it was good to hear posi-tive feedback from some of her male co-workers.

Women take flightVETERANS or the families of deceased veterans who forfeited their medals have been urged to contact Defence.

Assistant Defence Minister Darren Chester made the call on October 7 as he announced the government had received the Report of the Inquiry into the Refusal to Issue Entitlements to, Withholding and Forfeiture of Defence Honours and Awards.

The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal was direct-ed to inquire into Defence decisions to withhold medals from serving personnel as far back as 1939.

“The vast majority of veterans who forfeited their medals served during WWII,” Mr Chester said.

“The government is consider-ing the report and will later respond formally to the chair of the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal and the community.”

Mr Chester called for veterans, or the families of deceased veterans, who forfeited their medals to contact Defence.

“There is no register of with-held or forfeited medals, so it is not known how many veterans forfeited their awards,” he said.

Veterans or their families can contact Defence on 1800 333 362.

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“I am lucky enough to have some great male role models who have supported me to attend events like this,” LEUT Gibney said.

While some work still needs to be done in terms of recognising the contributions of women in the

industry, Director General Technical Airworthiness AIRCDRE James Hood said events like the summit fostered discussion and networking, and helped chart a way forward.

“As an inclusive organisation that values the contributions of all

of its personnel it is gratifying to see an event like this so well attended,” AIRCDRE Hood said. “Positive role models, the opportunity for networking, and discussion on enhancing opportuni-ties for women in aviation are all steps in the right direction.”

Navy was out in force at the Women in Aviation/Aerospace Summit in Melbourne. Photo: Stephen Demchinsky

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PERSONNEL from HMAS Stirling donned the sneakers for the annual walk-to-work day and ‘Causeway Classic’ fun run on October 9.

The event was conducted in conjunc-tion with the National ‘Walk-to-Work Day’ supporting healthy hearts and the Heart Foundation.

This year, more than 60 participants took part in the Causeway Classic event which is gaining a greater local profile each year.

Trophies were donated by the Navy Running Association through the ongo-ing commitment of the Navy Sports Council.

The event is structured as a day of fun for those wishing to participate and is held on the only day of the year in which the full Stirling causeway is closed to all vehicles.

The course is 6.5km starting at the boom gate entrance and finishing at the sports pavilion.

POPT Steven Adams said the activ-

ity encouraged fitness for all levels with the event encompassing a social, family affair conducted during school holidays.

“This year we also included dis-plays from the newly formed Off Watch Centre, with clubs such as the diving, sewing, table top gaming and rock ‘n’ roll dancing clubs showing what they had to offer Stirling personnel in their down-time,” he said.

“Congratulations to all for their par-ticipation and well done to those aspir-ing to beat their results from last year.”

ABAWA-SM Ashley Moore won the male event in a smashing time of 24min 25sec with ABCIS Amy Elkington win-ning the female event in 27.50.

Winners in their divisions were Beck Bertoncin in the U18 division, AB Amy Elkington and AB David Whitehead in the 18-34 divisions respectively, Melissa Duncan and AB Moore won the 35-44 divisions, with PO Rita Connelly and LCDR Mark Rowan winning the over 45 divisions.

LEUT Gary McHugh

HMAS Stirling was the setting for the latest Defence Acknowledgement of Country ceremony when a plaque honouring the traditional custodians of the land was unveiled at the base gangway on October 13.

The event was Stirling’s contri-bution to the commitment made by Defence to have Acknowledgement of Country plaques erected at all major bases across the country.

CO Stirling CAPT Angela Bond said the plaque not only acknowl-edged the traditional custodians of the land, but also recognised the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women in the ADF.

“Indigenous Australians have made a significant contribution to the defence of this country,” CAPT Bond said.

“This includes service in the colonial forces during the Boer

War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, and of course the mod-ern era conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

“Today’s ceremony is just one way of acknowledging that service, and of recognising the strong link to the land that Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people have.”

Elders from the Nyoongar com-munity attended the unveiling along with City of Rockingham Mayor Councillor Barry Sammels.

Stirling day for a walk

Symbol of recognition

Nyungar elder Teressa Walley addresses attendees at the Acknowledgement of Country ceremony held at the main entrance to HMAS Stirling. Photos: CPOIS David Connolly

HMAS Stirling personnel and their families on the high level bridge during the annual Walk to Work day.

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New skills to surface Andrew Bujdegan

TWO OF the most recent addi-tions to the RAN Submarine Force are part of an Australian/US Navy personnel exchange program.

LEUTs Nathan Whitelaw and Roger Terry are the first US Navy officers to take part in the program between the two subma-rine forces.

The program aims to further develop the strong relationship between the submarine forces of the two countries.

One Australian junior officer submariner is also posted to a Pearl Harbour-based fast-attack submarine on a six-month rota-tional basis.

Both US officers have just completed their first sea tour aboard one of their own subma-rines.

The program offers a follow-on sea duty assignment with the RAN as opposed to posting to shore duty.

Both officers recently com-pleted deployments to the Middle East region – LEUT Whitelaw aboard USS Scranton and LEUT Terry aboard USS Springfield.

After completing Australia’s

Submarine Warfare Officers’ Course, LEUT Whitelaw will post to HMAS Rankin and LEUT Terry to HMAS Waller. They will then qualify as watch leaders on their new submarines.

LEUT Terry said the assign-ments would bring new chal-lenges.

“The most challenging part is learning a new name for all the skills we already possess.”

The course is more than four months long and includes exten-sive theory and simulator phases to develop tactical and leadership skills.

The final test before gradu-ation is a two-week sea assess-ment phase.

The two submariners are preparing for this by notching up sea-time on Rankin.

They have also found time to enjoy life in Fremantle, WA.

“I am impressed with the amount of sports the Aussies fol-low,” LEUT Whitelaw said.

Both are now avid fans of the AFL’s Fremantle Dockers, hav-ing attended several home games during the season.

They are scheduled to gradu-ate in December and join their Australian boats shortly after.

US LEUTs Roger Terry, left, and

Nathan Whitelaw aboard HMAS Rankin as part

of an exchange program between the RAN and US

submarine forces.Photo: ABIS Chris Beerens

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Natalie Staples

SEVENTY-five years after the cor-vette HMAS Maryborough (I) was launched, the crew of Maryborough (II) returned to their namesake city and conducted a Freedom of Entry parade.

Fourteen members of the Armidale-class patrol boat crew made the trip from Darwin and marched through the City of Maryborough in Queensland with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, band playing and col-ours flying.

CO LEUT Thomas Mobbs said the Navy had long-standing links with the community.

“While this is the first time Maryborough (II) has conducted a Freedom of Entry in Maryborough, the Navy has a rich history with the city,” LEU Mobbs said

“Local shipyard Walkers Limited built 35 ships for the Navy during WWII.

“While Walkers has been closed for 40 years, the Navy has only recently decommissioned the landing craft heavy built there.”

PO Shannon Schonewille, who spent a few years living in Maryborough, said it was a great community.

“It was great to have the chance to return to the Fraser Coast and to celebrate the relationship between Navy and Maryborough,” PO Schonewille said.

Accompanied by a contingent of the RAN band, the parade stepped off at Queens Park and was chal-

Maryborough goes homeCO HMAS Maryborough LEUT Thomas Mobbs shakes hands with City of Maryborough Mayor Gerard O’Connell (left) during the Freedom of Entry parade (below).

lenged by Acting Inspector Kevin Thompson.

Mayor of the City of Maryborough, Gerard O’Connell took the salute with local member Warren Truss and the parade review-ing officer CDRE Peter Laver on the steps of City Hall.

After the parade, a service com-memorating the 75th anniversary of the Maryborough (I) launch was held at the cenotaph, with a public barbecue lunch hosted by the city to celebrate the historical milestone.

“We were made to feel incredibly welcome,” LEUT Mobbs said.

“It is clear the community of Maryborough value their ongoing links with Navy.”

Maryborough is one of 13 Armidale-class patrol boats in service with the Navy.

The ceremony of Freedom of Entry to a city originates in medieval

times, when a city would show its trust in a group of men-at-arms by allowing them to enter their walls without being disarmed.

Nowadays the right of Freedom of Entry is a symbolic mark of honour from a city to a military unit.

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TO THE average sailor the photo on this page may seem like the usual Divisional portrait at HMAS Cerberus. However, Emms Division is about to make RAN history in a most unusual way.

The 108 new recruits will be the first sailors to have their entire Navy Divisional records registered and tracked electronically by the RAN’s new Compass divisional tool.

Emms Division DO LEUT Nikki Holmes says her recruits are being given the Divisional brief this month.

“In a school that has up to 120 new recruits every four weeks, Compass def-initely changes the way we do business from a divisional perspective,” LEUT Holmes said.

“It allows accurate and timely report-ing on the wellbeing and progress of each individual.”

Compass induction was presented to Divisional staff at RAN Recruit School recently and the response has been posi-tive for a time-poor faculty.

“One of the greatest benefits Compass brings to us is its ability to save time on computing the progress of each member,” LEUT Holmes said.

“I can prepare weekly briefs for Command in a timely manner while jug-gling 108 recruits.”

Compass creator and development manager LCDR Leigh Jackson and his team have been rolling out the program since early this year.

LCDR Jackson said the Divisional system remained vital to the way Navy cares for its people and the reaction of Emms Division would be particularly important.

“We will be interested in getting feedback from sailors who have only ever experienced divisional life in Compass so we can gauge the effect of the old and new systems,” LCDR Jackson said.

“So we are starting from scratch. “Their feedback will be vital in

testing and adjusting Compass as we continue the rollout process.”

Accessible via the DRN ashore and via the RHFIE at sea, Compass can set a time and date for a Divisional meeting, distribute an agenda and then provide minutes of that meeting to those involved.

The Divisional Interview module

is the core component of Compass as it enables divisional staff and their people to participate in a meaningful, consistent and visible exchange.

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securely store a member’s Divisional records throughout their career.

As for its usability, LEUT Holmes said Compass seemed very user friendly.

“I am not a computer whiz by any stretch of the imagination,” she said.

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Ships and aircraft in formation during the Japanese Fleet Review in the waters off the coast of Japan.

LEUT Matthew Urquhart and LEUT Brad Rhodes salute after placing a wreath at the main monument to honour the fallen Australians buried at the Commonwealth Memorial War Grave in Yokohama, Japan.

LSCTS Jahzinta Clarke, ABMED Maddison Arton and ABCSO Kylie Killiby with naval officers and sailors from the US and France after marching through the streets of Yokosuka.

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The program is the most comprehensive study undertaken in Australia to examine the impact of military service on the mental, physical and social health of serving and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families.

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THE Women in Defence – Our People and Capability conference on October 13-14 reinforced Defence’s commit-ment to improve gender diver-sity across the organisation.

CDF ACM Mark Binskin and VCDF VADM Ray Griggs opened the two-day event at the QT Hotel in Canberra, declaring a more diverse work-force would improve capabil-ity, pushing for more women in key leadership roles.

More than 250 guests from across Defence, other government agencies, allied militaries and Defence indus-try, attended the two-day conference.

XO HMAS Cerberus CMDR Melanie Verho noted that the ADF had come a long way since she joined the Navy in 1990.

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The idea of unconscious bias was raised early and was

a theme that continued to arise throughout the event – like CMDR Verho, many guests pledged to take the initiative to be more aware of assumptions they made based on gender.

The conference also shed light on the future of our ADF, with the Service Chiefs participating in a frank and informative panel discussion pushing for a workforce that is representative of our 51 per cent female Australian population.

The second day of the con-ference was an intimate forum, with leaders and diversity experts from across Defence given the opportunity to delve deeper into some of the ideas and topics explored on day one, while brainstorming ways in which these ideas could be become a reality.

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Promise on progressCMDR Tony Mullan speaks at the Women in Defence Conference held in Canberra. Photo: Lauren Larking

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HMA ships Sheean, Arunta and Sirius sail in formation during AUSINDEX in September.Photo: LSIS Bradley Darvill

Hard work has paid off for a young sailor from the Sunshine Coast who earnt her dolphins in a relatively short period of time, LEUT Kara Wansbury reports.

A SAILOR who grew up by the sea now sails all seven of them – below the surface – as part of the Submarine Force.

SMNCIS-SM Bianca van Peperzeel, from Bribie Island on the Sunshine Coast, was awarded her dolphins in September, a day before arriving in India for AUSINDEX on board HMAS Sheean.

SMN van Peperzeel joined the Navy last year as a communications and information systems sailor and ini-tially trained at HMAS Cerberus before doing her submarine training at HMAS Stirling.

SMN Peperzeel left the Sunshine Coast seeking a career that was out of the ordinary, where she could take

pride in her work and travel. She said she had experienced all of these in a short time in the Navy.

“Earning my submarine qualifica-tion was a very challenging but excit-ing journey,” she said.

“My training over the past seven months has included submarine and communicator-based learning which stood me in good stead for my final examination.

SMN van Peperzeel puts her achievements down to long hours of work and study.

“I have been working towards my dolphins since joining the Navy as a direct entry submariner.

“The 18-day transit to India was undoubtedly the most challenging point of my career so far.

“I completed multiple task assess-ments, system and damage control walkthroughs of the submarine, a writ-ten exam and on September 10, I sat my final board at sea.

“One day out of India I was award-ed my qualification and after one year and nine months in the Navy, it was a great feeling to finally be able to do my job and serve on a Collins-class submarine.”

Even though she travels extensive-ly, SMN van Peperzeel says she often thinks of home and is planning a trip to Bribie Island to celebrate her achieve-ment with family and friends.

“Travelling home is now rare but it’s always a special occasion – to spend time with my loved ones while enjoying my hometown,” she said.

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THREE ADF Aircrew instructors (two pilots and one aircrew) have spent the last two months at Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD) in Germany training on the ADF’s newest aircraft, the EC135.

The EC135 will replace the AS350BA (Squirrel) and Bell 206 (Kiowa) currently used by Navy and Army respectively and are part of the JP9000 Phase 7 project which will deliver the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), at HMAS Albatross, which will include an array of aircraft, simulator and classroom training technologies.

These aircrew are the initial cadre of HATS instructors and were in Germany to gain the necessary flying knowledge and skills to provide input into the Boeing Defence Australia’s syllabus design efforts and subse-quent verification and validation activities.

The initial phase of training, conducted in Donauworth, involved ground school theory of all major aircraft systems, something Navy pilot LCDR Tony Hammond found rewarding.

“I was impressed by the experience and commitment to excellence displayed by the AHD instructors,” LCDR Hammond said.

“The knowledge gained during this phase provided an excellent foundation for the fly-ing training phase.”

A highlight for the aircrew was the tour of the Airbus factory production line. Employing 7000 employees, it is the site where the ADF’s future EC-135s are being manufactured.

“Both the facilities and skill of AHD tradesmen were impressive, with the EC-135 joining other AHD helicopters in the ADF inventory: the MRH90 and ARH Tiger,” LCDR Hammond said.

Flying training was held at Manching Airfield near Ingolstadt.

HATS pilot MAJ Anton Leshinkas said this phase of flying provided VFR, IFR and MTP qualifications for pilots and utility train-ing for aircrew.

“Activities typically involve 8-10 hour days of instruction and flying training with regular theory and practical assessments,” MAJ Leshinkas said.

“Training is professionally delivered with what might be said to be German precision and efficiency.

“The EC-135 is well configured for its training role.

“It provides a good balance of a proven airframe design, coupled with some more sophisticated cockpit systems which should prepare students well for conversion onto operational aircraft.

“The learning curve should now be bet-ter distributed across the training continuum compared to that experienced with current legacy platforms.”

LEUT Dave Oxley said he was impressed by the versatility of the EC-135.

“When complemented by the other train-ing elements being provided, I am confident that HATS will be a quantum leap from the current training capabilities, and I am look-ing forward to starting training operations in Australia,” LEUT Oxley said.

The first HATS EC-135 will arrive in Australia early next year, with the remaining 14 aircraft to be delivered in quick succession.

Flying operations to support courseware development, verification and follow-on instructor training are expected to start late 2016 with the first ab-initio courses starting in early 2018.

LEUT Dave Oxley, third from the left with MAJ Anton Leshinskas, LCDR Tony Hammond and instructors from Airbus Helicopters in Germany in front of a EC135. Inset, a EC135 lands on HMAS Parramatta.

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HMAS Ararat leads a formation departure with HMPNG Ships Seeadler and Dreger and HMA Ships Albany and Broome, as part of Exercise Paradise off the coast of Darwin. Photo: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez

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WATERS off the Top End got a bit crowded in September when Armidale-class patrol boats HMA Ships Albany, Ararat, Broome and Maryborough and two Papua New Guinean pacific-class patrol boats, HMPNGS Dreger and Seeadler, met to participate in Exercise Paradise.

The annual exercise brings together the Australian and PNG navies to enhance interoperability between the RAN and the PNG

Defence Force – Maritime Element. It also aims to improve seaman-

ship and mariner skills through a progressive and integrated train-ing plan.

The Exercise played out under the guidance of COMAUSLFT RADM Stuart Mayer and Commander STG Minor Warfare Vessels CMDR Alexander Hawes.

This year there was a high concentration of patrol vessels available, adding to the exercise’s success.

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six vessels sailed from Darwin in formation, and enthusiastically attacked an ambitious four-day exercise plan that encompassed everything from competitive man overboard exercises to multiple officer-of-the-watch manoeuvring serials and a impressive night time anti aircraft shoot conducted in formation.

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THE RAN has developed a pilot training course for maintainers of the Mk 92 Mod 12 Fire Control System (FCS) on Guided Missile Frigates (FFG).

CPOET William Edmondston, POET Matt Harper and LSET Mathew Webster, of Naval Engineering Systems Centre, FBE, developed the course at short notice, after the United States Navy (USN) ceased offering the course to foreign military personnel.

“For the last 35 years the USN delivered an 11-month course at Training Support Centres in San Diego and Virginia, but this stopped last year before the USN decommis-sioned their last FFG, the USS Simpson, in September this year,” CPO Edmondston said.

“Australian personnel returning from course in the US then had to complete a conversion course at the Surface Engineering Systems Centre to ensure they were profi-cient on the upgraded Australian frigates.

“We were given three months to con-solidate both courses into one, with a com-pressed timeframe of 18 months into eight months.

“We have eight ET sailors on course who are the first to receive this more comprehen-sive and focused training to give them the fundamental knowledge and skills to oper-ate and maintain the new upgraded Mod 12 system.”

The MK 92 System is the largest and most complex FCS currently in service. The new course includes a significant practi-cal element for trainees to consolidate their theoretical training. This will provide an improved skill level to the FFG fleet.

Mk 92 instructors CPOET Adam North and POETs Nicholas Newman and Gavin

Downes are system specialists who have served for significant times on FFG platforms and were selected to deliver the course on board Harbour Training Ship HMAS Sydney.

CPO North said being able to use Sydney for training enabled accelerated learning outcomes.

“The level of training output has far exceeded the training provided by the US Navy in years past,” CPO North said.

“Students and instructors are able to uti-lise a fully operational and integrated FCS to complete in depth operation and fault finding practices.

“As a first of its kind, designed and deliv-ered by the RAN, this training will allow our MK 92 maintainers to enter the fleet with a deeper knowledge of the system.”

Developing the course from scratch CPO North said allowed the team the freedom to modify the delivery as they went so it catered for all levels of student knowledge.

“We refined the content as we saw issues develop which allowed correction and addi-tion of technical information the students needed, and at times a refresher of key elec-tronic concepts,” CPO North said.

Students on course said it had delivered a great outcome.

“Having Sydney for our practicals really helped to consolidate our training.” ABET Hope Miller said.

“I’m looking forward to the challenges of working on a high tech and complex system, I can’t wait to do my first weapon shoot,” ABET Owen Simpson said.

The course started in April and will fin-ish this month with students then travelling to San Diego, California, to complete three months of Harpoon weapon systems mainte-nance training.

In control of maintainers

POET Gavin Downes, right, trains ABETs Owen Simpson and Dean Bright on the combined antenna system on board HMAS Sydney during the MK 92 Mod 12 Fire Control System course (above) and (right) ABET Hope Miller on the K 92 Fire Control Console. Photos: ABIS Chantell Brown

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IN JUST over six months, a new era of consumer choice starts in military superannuation.

On July 1, 2016, the days of ADF members joining one compulsory superannuation fund (MSBS) will be over.

MSBS will continue unchanged for existing members who choose to con-tinue in it, but will be closed to new entrants from that date.

Chairman of the ADF Financial Services Consumer Centre AIRCDRE Robert Brown said the current com-pulsory fund would be replaced by a new military superannuation scheme in which all MSBS members – not DFRDB members – would be offered the opportunity to direct all new employer contributions, at the rate of 16.4 per cent per annum, to any legally approved superannuation fund of their choice.

“Choices will include industry, retail, self-managed superannuation funds and a new default fund called ‘ADF Super Fund’, the trustee of which will be the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation – the cur-rent trustee of MSBS and DFRDB,” he said.

“In addition, there will be a new death and invalidity scheme called ‘ADF Cover’ for eligible members who choose to transfer to the new superannuation scheme.”

The level of death and invalidity cover in ADF Cover will be consistent with that provided by MSBS.

“Of course, there’s more to it than this brief summary of key facts. Therefore, whatever you decide, you should do so in an informed manner, not by guess work or based on what well-intentioned, but ill-informed col-leagues might tell you,” AIRCDRE Brown said.

To assist ADF members in mak-ing an informed decision, educational material is available in the ‘Guides’ section at www.adfconsumer.gov.au. This website also contains a film about choosing a financial adviser, which is recommend to all ADF members thinking about seeking financial advice before deciding on a preferred super-annuation option.

The film is called Financial Advisers – The Facts and the Fiction and outlines key issues to consider and questions to ask before appointing an adviser.

The ADF Financial Services Consumer Centre has also established a list of licensed financial advisers who have undertaken to provide pro-fessional advice, including superan-nuation advice, on a genuine fee-for-service basis.

These advisers are members of the ADF Financial Advice Referral Program, developed as a result of members wanting access to trusted financial advice, but not knowing how to source it.

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flicted remuneration, such as commis-sions, product bonuses and asset fees, that may cause their advice to be biased against ADF members’ best interests.

The list of advisers is at www.adfconsumer.gov.au.

“Before you settle on an adviser, make sure you understand the scope of the services on offer – limited or comprehensive – and the fees you are likely to be paying for that advice,” AIRCDRE Brown said.

“Consider talking with a number of advisers before appointing one.

“The important point is that excel-lent resources, both educational and professional, are available to assist you in your superannuation choices.”

He said these resources would be expanded as July 1 approached.

“ADF members are strongly encouraged, before making a decision, to read about and understand the new superannuation arrangements and to

consider seeking professional advice.“Having gone through that process,

you should feel satisfied you’ve per-formed a comprehensive due diligence and have made a choice that is in your and your family’s best interests.”

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The Australian Services Rugby Union men’s team during a training session at Bulford Camp, Salisbury. Photo: CPL Janine Fabre

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THE Australian Services Rugby Union (ASRU) men’s team adopted the latest rugby-specific strength and conditioning

(S&C) approach employed by the ACT Brumbies Rugby, to prepare for the International Defence Rugby Competition (IDRC) held last month in the UK.

ASRU’s experience with the 2011 IDRC identified the importance of an S&C program. This year, Brumbies S&C coach Ben Norcott came on board to assist ASRU coaching staff with implementing and monitoring a 14-week program.

ASRU S&C coach Army SGT Chris Wilkinson, of 1 Close Health Support Battalion, said the program was an ongo-ing development over the past four years.

“We changed the program when we came together back in June for a long weekend camp so we would be in peak condition for the IDRC,” he said.

“Physical training is complex and specific to the individual – you can’t give someone a generic program and expect the results to flow across the board. You need to tweak things to suit their style, playing position and psychological state.”

SGT Wilkinson advised the ASRU players how to start the program at the beginning and work up to higher inten-sity training to avoid injury.

“It’s better to underestimate strength, aerobic and anaerobic endurance – it will assist in developing the quality of fitness and more importantly reduce the risk of sustaining an injury,” he said.

“It is also important to listen to your body – if you feel tired or unmotivated address why and don’t train through it.”

SGT Wilkinson said good quality sleep, nutrition and hydration were key to performing well.

“Do your best to get at least 10-12 hours of quality sleep each night and fuel your body appropriately by eating rough-ly five to six meals a day and by drinking plenty of water,” he said.

“Do not get sucked into the habit of missing meals and replacing them with supplements – you need to eat food, not drink protein powder.

“Supplements should not replace food; if you eat right you will get all you need from real food. The same goes for pre-workouts, if you are not mentally fired up to train don’t rely on or waste your money on that stuff. Eat more, sleep more, train right. It’s quality not quantity.”

SGT Wilkinson said the program was a success.

“The performance standard of the guys has really improved since baseline measurements were taken at the begin-ning of the program,” he said.

ASRU coach WO Doc Doherty said player commitment and accountability was fundamental to the team’s perfor-mance during the IDRC.

“Based on experience, coaching staff knew all players needed to step up to the next level of S&C in order to suc-cessfully execute the game plan required to challenge, and ideally beat the best defence rugby teams in the world.

“We needed to ensure players were capable of giving 100 per cent for up to 80 minutes. Near enough would not be good enough,” he said.

“We engaged the Brumbies because they have a solid reputation of delivering superior results through a rugby-tailored S&C program. We used Facebook as our forum to disseminate the training plan and instructional video clips, and to answer questions and share tips. We conducted baseline testing in early June, then follow-up testing at four-week intervals across the 14-week program, concluding with final testing on the first day of the tour.

“To compete alongside the best defence rugby teams in the world, tai-lored and robust S&C is critical.”

For more information on ASRU’s S&C program, contact SGT Chris Wilkinson on christopher.wilkinson1@defence.gov.au

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ADF WOMEN will be competing for the first time in the six-nation International Defence Cricket Challenge 2015 (IDCC15) to be held in Canberra from November 16-29.

IDCC15 presents an opportu-nity for the six service level teams of the Australian Services Cricket Association (ASCA) to com-pete against the defence forces of Malaysia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Fiji and Pakistan to both renew and enhance their partnerships through cricket.

IDCC15 will have all men’s teams compete in Twenty20 and one-day limited overs matches in an attempt to be crowned IDCC 2015 champions.

The women’s teams will compete in T20 matches to achieve the same prize.

ASCA head coach WO Gary Fuss said he was looking forward to seeing the women compete.

“I have been an advocate of wom-en’s cricket for a long time,” he said.

“After trying to get it into Defence for many years, and working with ASCA Manager of Cricket Operations MAJ Darren Mattison, we achieved this. To see it feature in IDCC15 is fantastic and great that we are aligning with modern times.

“Having so many countries coming here to embrace the spirit of the game is also great. It is important to mix in this setting as we work with these countries on a professional level as well – it’s great to see the Fijian Army field a side for the first time too.”

ADF cricketers lay wreaths at the Australian War Memorial during a last post ceremony. From left, PO Luke Grimmond, LS Natasha Wilson, SGT Corey Baker, TPR Rachel Martin, SGT Dan Amiet, CPL Ingrid Svilans. Above right, LS Wilson in action in the T20 matches last year. Photos: Steve Burton and CPL Aaron Curran

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During the past decade, the ASCA has conceived, developed and grown the IDCC concept to become the pre-eminent global defence cricket tourna-ment it has become today.

ASCA aims to foster a spirit of goodwill and healthy competition within the international defence envi-ronment.

“A competition like this is not held anywhere else in the world so we are

fortunate to be able to host it here,” WO Fuss said.

“Incorporating women into the competition is also sending a message to the rest of the world. To have nearly 400 participants converge on Canberra to represent their country and defence force is also significant.”

As in previous years, the tourna-ment will culminate in a selected World Defence XI playing an

Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) team, comprising former big-name test cricketers whose identity at this stage is under wraps, but will, no doubt, be a drawcard for spectators on the day. For the first time ever an ACA women’s team will be formed to com-pete against the inaugural women’s World Defence XI team.

IDCC15 will also provide an opportunity for members of the visit-

ing teams to experience Australian culture and gain an understanding of the ADF.

ASCA personnel had the opportu-nity to rub shoulders with the captain of the Prime Minister’s XI Mike Hussey and New Zealand team captain Tim Southee on the eve of the PM’s XI match at a special Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial on October 22. It recognised the strong links between cricket and the defence forces of both Australia and New Zealand in the 100th year since the landings at Gallipoli.

The ceremony featured the life and sacrifice of TPR Albert “Tibby” Cotter, the only Australian international crick-eter to be killed during WWI.

Vice President ASCA and IDCC Tournament Director LTCOL James Brownlie said the ceremony recog-nised the sacrifice of all cricketers who had died in the service of Australia and New Zealand.

“Aside from the numerous first class cricketers, and tens of thousands of club players who fought, and died, there have been three test players make the supreme sacrifice – one Australian in WWI and one from both Australia and NZ in WWII,” he said.

“Defence sport, particularly cricket, strongly aligns with the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, which promotes fairness, moral courage and personal excellence within teams.”

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NAVY bowlers won their fifth Australian Service Bowls Association’s (ASBA) national title in a row, dominating the national interservice carnival held at the Swifts Bowls Club at Ipswich, Brisbane, from September 21-25.

Navy defeated Army in a close final match, 83-76.

In their first match against Air Force they won 84-68.

Standout performer for Navy was ABCSO Kaitlin Shaw, of HMAS Albatross.

This was her second time playing in the nationals, winning the Navy best lead, nationals

best performed lead and gaining selection in the national triservice squad, along with 10 other Navy players.

She started bowling when she was 14 and has a strong family connection in the sport.

Her grandparents and father were bowlers and her younger sister plays too.

She said the ADF competition was the highlight of her eight years participating in the sport.

“Compared to the civilian competitions I’ve played in, the level of encouragement and camaraderie at the nationals was the highest I’ve experienced play-ing lawn bowls,” AB Shaw said.

“Everyone supports you and they are so positive, including

giving tips and hints to help improve your bowling. The com-petition was outstanding.”

Navy team captain and skip LSMED Robert Dixon said AB Shaw’s determined performance gave their team the best chance of winning.

“She was very consistent, dominating her position as lead,” LS Dixon said.

“She stood up to the pressure and challenges of all her matches, excellently.”

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Navy most improved player – POMUS Sharon Jarvis

Navy best lead – ABCSO Kaitlin Shaw

Navy most valuable player – CPOET Murray Piggott

Navy players’ player – LSMED Robert Dixon

Nationals best performed lead – ABCSO Kaitlin Shaw

Nationals best performed skip – LSMED Robert Dixon

Nationals female player of the series – ABRO Anita Jenkins

Nationals players of the series – LSMED Robert Dixon

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ABATA Jamie Turner

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ABEW-SM James Webster

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Master gets goldABCSO David Bolger

LCDR Brian Froome brought home a gold medal in squash at the 15th Australian Masters Games held in Adelaide from October 3-10.

Playing in the 55-59 division 2 age group, LCDR Froome went through unbeaten to win the gold. This followed his performance at the NZ Masters Games in February where he also won the gold in the 50-55 age group.

LCDR Froome has been attending Masters Games since 1997 and has attended numerous Australian, Alice Springs, World, Pan Pacific and NZ events playing squash and hockey.

Going into the gold medal game, his oppo-nent was also unbeaten.

LCDR Froome said he was confident he could win if he could stick to his plan of making his opponent run and keep his shots tight.

“Having watched my opponent play in ear-

lier matches, I knew he had good placement but his fitness was his biggest weakness,” LCDR Froome said.

“Unfortunately the game did not go as planned and I lost the first two games due to some loose shots.”

LCDR Froome turned things around in the third game to keep the match alive and noticed his opponent starting to tire.

“He made a concerted effort in the fourth game to try and clinch the match, but fortu-nately my stroke was becoming more confident and I won the fifth match quite easily,” LCDR Froome said.

Also representing Navy was CMDR Craig Marcombe, competing in the 55-59 Division 1 age group, bringing home the bronze medal. The group was fiercely contested and despite beating the eventual silver medal winner in a match, CMDR Marcombe was awarded bronze after a points count back.

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THE Navy Surf Riders Association (NSRA) is hosting the annual championships again this year at Meroo National Park on the NSW South Coast from November 30-December 4.

NSRA president WO Ken McPherson said former female world champion Pam Burridge would also be hosting a two-day coaching and mentoring clinic for female surfers.

“If you are able to be released from your unit it’s a great experience and a lot of fun, but it’s also challenging, with a week of individual and team based-competition,” WO McPherson said.

“There are 15 spots for women, the men’s shortboards have 30 positions and the long-boards have 18 and there’s an additional six spaces to try stand-up paddle boarding.”

LS Zoey Macqueen attended last year and said it was a great week to refresh or learn.

“The NSRA welcomes all levels of surf-

ers, especially beginners,” LS Macqueen said.

“Everyone is encouraging and friendly. There’s a lot of opportunities to progress no matter what level you are.

“Even if you don’t know how to surf, the competitions are a great way to start in a fun environment.

“It’s also very exciting to have the once-in-a-liftetime opportunity to be coached by Pam Burridge.”

For more information, email navysport.surfing@defence.gov.au

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26 SPORT www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS November 5, 2015

THE Australian Services Rugby Union’s (ASRU) International Defence Rugby Competition (IDRC) campaign came to an abrupt but gallant end in the quarter final at Porstmouth on October 19 when the team faced the competition winners, Republic of Fiji Military Forces team.

The Fijians’ speed, agility and ball handling was impressive from start to finish. They were relentless in the tight contest in the forwards and their outside backs attacked with flair. Their 62-8 victory rein-forced their favouritism for the title which they won on October 29 with a 30-19 win over British Army.

The scoreline against ASRU might suggest a one-sided contest with the fleet-footed Fijians running in a decent bagful of tries, but there were numerous occasions ASRU had Fiji on the back foot, deep in the attacking zone.

Unfortunately ASRU’s ball retention was not at its best and it was only able to cross the line for one try, scored by lock, SBLT Josh Friend, who had another solid game.

“We came up against a team that was very fast and very strong,” SBLT Friend said.

“They played the game at a higher intensity than what we have probably seen before from Fiji, so it was hard to keep up.

“We were on the back foot from the start, so every time something went wrong, they punished us severe-ly on the scoreboard.”

He said Fiji had a couple of players penalised, but it didn’t affect their strength.

“Even when they were one or two men down, it didn’t slow them down at all because of how fast they are on the ball and how quick they are able to move it around and counter-attack.”

Before this match ASRU and Fiji had only played three times across ASRU’s 52-year history, in 1984, 1996 and 2006. The ledger was 2-1 in favour of Fiji. ASRU’s only win was in 1984 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with a score of 18-14.

Australia versus South AfricaDespite bowing out of the IDRC, ASRU won four

out of their six games while in the United Kingdom. The only two games ASRU lost to were to the two

teams that met in the grand final.With Australia, South Africa and Tonga all out of

the IDRC after the quarter finals, they agreed to take the opportunity to compete in a couple of friendly matches.

ASRU head coach WO Tony Doherty said it was important to take these opportunities to play on the international stage.

“Australia has never played against South Africa so it was a massive bonus for us,” WO Doherty said.

“The opportunity to tour to South Africa is very limited for ASRU, so to play international matches in a short timeframe is great for services rugby and also international defence rugby.”

Australia played South Africa at RAF Halton on October 23 winning a close game 35-31.

It is a credit to the players they were able to over-look the quarter final loss and still come out and play good football,” WO Doherty said.

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ASRU got out to a 21-7 lead midway through the first half, courtesy of excellent work by ASRU’s backrow trio, but South Africa was quick to respond through their fleet-footed outside backs, scoring three unanswered tries.

South Africa led 28-21 at the break, and ASRU had to dig deep to re-establish ascendancy. ASRU dominated possession and territory for most of the second half, scoring two converted tries to regain the lead, 35-28.

The final 10 minutes of the match were tense, with South Africa piling on the attacking pressure. A penalty goal to South Africa narrowed the margin to 35-31, but ASRU was able to withstand the final bar-rage to secure an historic victory.

Nine tries were scored, five to ASRU and four to South Africa, in an entertaining display of fast and adventurous rugby.

SBLT Friend was again outstanding for ASRU and PTE Siaka King was awarded player of the match.

“It was a good close encounter and probably closer than it should have been,” SBLT Friend said.“But in the end the right team won so it was good.”

Australia versus TongaASRU went into its friendly against Tonga know-

ing it was going to be a physical encounter. The game was held at Maidenhead Rugby Union

Club on October 27 and was expected to be tough, but ASRU came out with a 27-24 victory.

ASRU and Tonga have now played seven times over the past 10 years, making Tonga ASRU’s most

common international defence opponent, so a close friendship and competitive rivalry exists between the two teams.

“The Tongans, regardless of what is on offer, will always be out there to win the game, so we had to at least match that and exceed what they brought against us,” WO Doherty said.

“We won, but it wasn’t as convincing as we would have liked noting that we dominated posses-sion of the ball.

“It is nice to finish on a win from the tournament and having four wins against notable teams is a pretty good effort,” WO Doherty said.

There has never been more than eight points between the teams, and this year’s result was no different. ASRU now leads the match tally, four wins to three.

As was the case in the South African match, the performance of ASRU’s backrow trio, along with the two locks, proved instrumental. SBLT Friend was awarded player of the match.

ABMT Dale Hood said the match was tough, physically.

“It was more of a bashfest,” AB Hood said. “But it was a good feeling to get another win, and the game was a highlight for me because we finally all played really well together and played as friends.

“We seem to have come together more at the end of the tournament.”

In the tussle for the bronze position, the French beat New Zealand 24-19.

Gallant in defeatFiji proved too big, too fast and too strong for ASRU in the quarter final, LTCOL Adam Boyd and CPL Janine Fabre report.

ON THE back of the IDRC ASRU head coach WO Tony Doherty said with a bit more time together the team would have performed better.

“We only came together nine days before leaving for the UK, so I would have liked to have had more exposure to the players and longer together as a squad to further gel,” WO Doherty said.

“Unfortunately it is a short period of time to achieve a massive outcome and the teams that gelled better and

were more successful in the competition had longer periods of time together.”

He said it was not just about developing individual fit-ness, but also about gaining an understanding of each other’s games.

“The team had people from totally different backgrounds with different levels of skill and exposure,” he said.

“With geographical dis-tances in Australia, it is hard to bring the team together on a regular basis.

“We hadn’t even finalised our starting 15 when we arrived in the UK, whereas other teams had already played a number of games with their starting 15.”

He said during the game against France the team dug deep and the win buoyed them, giving them self-belief.

“With four wins and two losses, and with the only two teams to have beaten us being the two in the grand final, the boys can walk away with their heads pretty high,” he said.

ASRU COACH’S THOUGHTS

CPL Janine Fabre

RECEIVING immediate medical care on the ground is essential to ensure players recover quickly and are able to return to the field as soon as possible.

Medical officer LCDR Chloe Ryan, and team physiotherapist SQNLDR Anna Lewis have been working with ASRU in the United Kingdom.

“Having the corporate knowledge about the team and personal knowledge about the players is invaluable when you are respon-sible for their health care on and off the field,” LCDR Ryan said.

“It is especially important in dealing with concussion and head injuries.

“People often think that to be con-cussed you have to hit your head on some-thing but that is not the case.

“It can happen in a high speed tackle and a player might say they don’t have a headache, but in fact they do have a con-cussion.”

LCDR Ryan does medical assessments on each player when they first arrive on tour so she knows what their baseline is.

“But knowing personally someone’s character and what they are normally like can be incredibly helpful in deciding whether someone has a brain injury or not,” she said.

Both LCDR Ryan and SQNLDR Lewis have worked and toured with ASRU men’s and women’s teams since 2010 so they both understand the requirements of indi-viduals and the team as a whole.

“Anna and I have worked together a lot so we understand the differences in our

roles and the complementary parts of our roles,” LCDR Ryan said.

They are also self-sufficient with the kit they carry such as medicines, treat-ment tables, dressings, strapping tape, acupuncture needles and even a pilates reformer which is a frame that uses springs to provide varying levels of resistance to exercise different muscle groups.

LCDR Ryan also ensures players are as medically fit as they can be before entering camp so she co-ordinates with the home unit’s medical centre to ensure they receive the treatment they might require before deploying with the team.

The hardest thing about the trip has been dealing with different health systems.

“Health care is very accessible for military members in Australia but here in England, it is more difficult,” LCDR Ryan said.

“We are dealing with a few different layers here: the public health system, the military system and private health care.

“But because I have toured here with ASRU in the past, I already have a work-ing knowledge of the UK health system so again corporate knowledge is invaluable.”

And although they don’t play rugby themselves, both get very excited at match-es and take personal pride in the games. The highlight of the tournament for both was ASRU’s win against the French rugby team.

“It wasn’t expected and the French played a very difficult game,” LCDR Ryan said.

“Everyone, including the British Army team were cheering us on, so to pip them at the post in the last few minutes was a pretty good feeling.”

Medical team a key position for ASRU

SBLT Josh Friend is tackled during the quarter final against Fiji at Portsmouth.

LSMT Daryl Seden scores a try during the match against Tonga.

ABMT Alex Brown is tackled during the friendly against South Africa.

ABMT Dale Hood fends off a tackle during the match against Tonga at Maidenhead Rugby Union Club.

The medical team, LCDR Chloe Ryan, left,

and physiotherapist SQNLDR Anna Lewis.

Photos: CPL Janine Fabre

Volume 58, No. 21, November 5, 2015

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NICE TRYASRU bows out in quarter finals after meeting competition winners, Fiji – Pages 26-27

LSET Dwight Shepherd fends off a tackle during the match against the Canadian Armed Forces at the International Defence Rugby Competition. Photo: CPL Janine Fabre

International Defence Cricket

Challenge preview Page 24

Navy wins bowls Page 25

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