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CPOCD Christian O’Neill conducts a check shot dive and environmental survey after a WWII sea mine was rendered safe in waters off the coast of Cooktown, far North Queensland. Photo: ABIS Kayla Hayes

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SOME people have a goal in life they’re willing to work hard for, give it their all, until it’s finally within their grasp.

For 11 young Indigenous men and women, October 13 was such a moment, as they graduated from recruit training in front of family, friends and CN VADM Tim Barrett.

For SMN* Jeff Andrews, the hard work was well worth the effort.

Awarded Recruit of the Intake and Sportsperson of the Intake, SMN* Andrews impressed staff through his exemplary performance, outstanding attitude, his skill at motivating others and in helping fel-low recruits achieve their goals.

“I had several attempts to get into Navy before being accept-ed by the Defence Indigenous Development Program – Navy (DIDP-N),” SMN* Andrews said. “I was determined and lucky to be

given the opportunity. I have a twin brother in the Army who has served eight years.

“He’s very proud of my achieve-ment and I’m proud of his. This sense of direction has been one of the most rewarding feelings.”

The path to enlisting in the ADF can be a long one. For the 11 Indigenous graduates of General Entry 346, Emms Division, the jour-ney started in March as they com-menced the five-month DIDP-N in Cairns, managed by the RAN Recruit School.

On completing the program they applied to remain in the Navy and started initial entry recruit training on August 1.

When asked why they chose the DIDP-N, a common theme of the answers was becoming a role model to their family and communities.

Each graduate pointed out there were limited opportunities “back home” – there may be jobs, but not

PROVIDING training in Iraq is a world away from detective work in Queensland, but that was part of LS Joanne Detering’s job description after becoming the first ADF Investigative Service (ADFIS) member to enlist through Navy’s Mid Career Entry (MCE) initiative.

The aim of the MCE, a key initiative of the Navy 2012 Naval Police Coxswain (NPC) Workforce Review (NPCWR), is to improve recruitment and retention in the NPC workforce by directly recruit-ing suitably qualified civilian police into ADFIS.

The MCE is a workforce aug-mentation scheme that recruits suit-ably skilled personnel with no previ-ous military experience and employs them in positions to directly enhance ADF capability by utilising their experience and skillset as civilian specialists in higher than entry-level Navy positions.

A detective in the Queensland Police Service, LS Detering’s experience has included roles in the Child and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit (including Taskforce Argos), State Drug Investigation Unit, Organised Crime Investigation Unit (including Armed Robbery/Vehicle and Marine Crime/Casino Crime Unit), and the Petrie Criminal Investigation Branch.

LS Detering was looking for a change in career when she saw an advertisement for an ADFIS Investigator with Navy. She applied and in 2014 enlisted as a reservist on a continuous full-time service

contract as part of the MCE. She was posted to the Joint Investigation Office – Melbourne (formerly JIO – Cerberus), as an ADF Investigator after completing her training at HMAS Creswell.

She was posted to the Middle East on deployment with the ADFIS in February where she said she was involved in investigations and con-ducted a range of training with ADF colleagues and coalition forces.

“I had opportunities that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else,” she said.

“I was transported in various military aircraft because it was the safest and quickest way to get to the locations that I needed to go.

“And to reflect on it now … what an experience.

“To think it wasn’t long ago that I was working as a police officer, and the next moment I was get-ting in and out of helicopters in Afghanistan.”

LS Detering said the experience was rewarding and enjoyable.

“I felt during my deployment overseas that I was welcomed and felt like a part of the wider MER (Middle East region) family,” she said.

“I met great people; they were very supportive of why ADFIS was there. I was surprised with the abil-ity to contact home, in relation to the ease, the frequency, and I had mini-mal connectivity issues.

“There was no shortage of food, and the accommodation was more than I expected.

“I was also really surprised with the support from the locals, and I bought a few things at markets in Kabul and Bagram.”

LS Detering said she travelled to various locations in the MER, pro-viding training in relation to REACT (incident scene initial action and preservation), sexual assaults and mortuary issues

“Before I went to the MER I thought it was going to be a high-stress place to be,” she said.

“It was that, but I found it to be really enjoyable and had a lot of laughs with people I hope to keep in touch with.”

She said there were slow periods, “then a job comes in and it’s all go, go, go”.

“There were times that I didn’t know what was going to happen or where I was going to be the next day, or even the next hour,” she said.

“But I found that to be a great part of being there; expanding your investigative knowledge on jobs that an ADFI wouldn’t encounter in Australia.

“It was a great experience, and I hope to get the opportunity to go to the MER again.”

Navy remains dedicated to pro-fessionalising the investigative skill set within ADFIS. Defence Force Recruiting continues to identify suitably qualified civilian police detectives for mid career Entry to the Navy.

necessarily careers. SMN* Jessica Thompson said being away from her family was her biggest challenge, but that enlisting with her fellow DIDP graduates felt like she had brought her family with her.

VADM Barrett congratulated the graduates on reaching the first milestone in their naval careers and shared some advice for their futures.

“Do your best, no matter what the task is,” he said.

“The work that we do, at sea and ashore, is rarely easy, often demand-ing, and potentially dangerous.

“You wil l be well- t rained and well-prepared, but to achieve success you will need to dig deep and display determination and endurance.”

Recruits forge a path

From policing in Qld to Kabul

LS Joanne Detering has transitioned into the Navy using the skills learned during her time with the Queensland Police Service.

General Entry 346 Emms Division conduct a gun salute during a sunset

ceremony at their graduation. Photos: LS Joshua Smith

CN VADM Tim Barrett presents SMN* Jeff Andrews with the ‘Recruit of the Intake’ award during his graduation ceremony.

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HMAS Cerberus open day – CentreBersama Lima wraps up – P4-5

CPOCD Christian O’Neill conducts a check shot dive and environmental survey after a WWII sea mine was rendered safe in waters off the coast of Cooktown, far North Queensland. Photo: ABIS Kayla Hayes

SAFE WATERSClearance divers remove mine hazards in Queensland – Page 3

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Protecting our shores

CLEARANCE divers and mine warfare specialists from HMAS Gascoyne dis-posed of WWII ordnance in far North Queensland last month.

The minehunter was deployed on October 11 to respond to a request from Maritime Safety Queensland to assess two sites off the coasts of Cooktown and Bamaga.

An old sea mine was found by local divers 26 nautical miles east of Cooktown, with another suspected unexploded item found on the beach at Newcastle Bay, Cape York.

CO Gascoyne LCDR Alan Parton said the Sydney-based minehunter was rapidly deployed to assess and dispose of the poten-tial hazards.

“With less than 24 hours’ notice we were travelling to North Queensland, and after arriving in the area off Cooktown, we located an old sea mine in about seven metres of clear water,” LCDR Parton said.

“After a careful environmental and safe-ty assessment the divers determined the best course of action and safely detonated the mine.”

LCDR Parton said the weather was more testing during the disposal of the second item, with strong winds and choppy waters.

“The shallow waters required us to anchor three miles from Bamaga Beach. Our divers went ashore, assessed and dis-posed of the item.”

Navy worked closely with Queensland Police, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and local Indigenous population in planning the disposals.

“The close working relationship between stakeholders helped ensure the success of this mission,” LCDR Parton said.

“The safety of the Australian peo-ple and the protection and accessibility of Australian waters for commercial or domes-tic use is at the forefront of what Navy is all about.

“Navy’s Huon-class minehunters are a vital part of Navy capability and provide versatility in these situations.”

Members of the public who find an item that they suspect may be unexploded ord-nance should not touch or move the item, but contact their nearest police station.

Further information on unexploded ordnance safety can be found at www.defence.gov.au/uxo/

WWII sea mine off Qlddestroyed

Gap year voyage a blastLCDR Alan Parton

THREE gap year students enjoyed what will probably be the highlight of their short Navy careers when they embarked HMAS Gascoyne during a deployment to far North Queensland.

The trio joined the minehunter in Cairns when it stopped to refuel en route to dispose of unexploded ordnance.

The group had already experienced life on one of the Navy’s largest vessels, HMAS Adelaide, and were keen to see life on a small ship.

SMN* Johaline Enslin said the experience was exciting.

“As part of a small ship’s crew you have to fit in quickly, there is no room for passengers,” she said.

“I really enjoyed working with the ship’s medical emergency teams during damage con-trol exercises. Gap year is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills.”

During their time on board, the students were employed in a variety of roles including helm, bridge lookout and part of ship for enter-ing and leaving harbour.

They also acted as part of the cable party for the reef transit, launched and recovered sea-boats, and took part in damage control training.

SMN* Jack Wilson said the exposure opened his eyes to more career options.

“The variety of jobs in the Navy is far great-er than I realised this time a year ago. I particu-larly liked helping the divers,” he said.

During the return from North Queensland, SMN* Jesse O’Sullivan was full of enthusiasm.

“This has been the best year of my life,” he said.

Clockwise, from left, ABCD Luke Dixon makes the seal on the

demolition charge water tight; POCD Robert McDonald recovers the

miniature remote answer back system after initiating the firing train; CPOCD Christian O’Neill prepares to conduct a check shot dive and environmental

survey after the demolition; LEUT Darren Schuback and ABCD Luke

Dixon unload equipment onto HMAS Gascoyne. Photos: ABIS Kayla Hayes

Navy gap year Seamen Johaline Enslin, Jack Wilson and Jesse O’Sullivan on board HMAS Gascoyne off the coast of Cooktown. Photo: ABIS Kayla Hayes

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Testing techniques and tactics with our partnersHMAS Warramunga, in the foreground, with HMAS Yarra during Exercise Bersama Lima.Photo: CPOEW Martin Anderson

CPL Sebastian Beurich

AUSTRALIA’S longest standing regional security exercise, Bersama Lima, has drawn to a close.

The Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) exercise was conducted in Malaysia, Singapore and the South China Sea, and involved air, maritime and land elements from the five member nations – Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

Commander of the Australian Contingent WGCDR Gregory Jervis said all the Australian force elements gained significant training value from the exercise.

“The Australian contingent has enjoyed the interoperability opportunities from working with other FPDA nations to achieve exercise objectives,” he said

“Navy gained enormous benefit from operating in a congested maritime environment with partner navies, and Army and Air Force have come away with valuable outcomes from working within combined command and control environments.”

About 520 ADF personnel participated in this year’s iteration, along with HMA

‘‘ – VADM David Johnson, CJOPS

The FPDA is a key component of our regional engagement.

Ships Warramunga and Yarra. The Air Force contingent consisted of F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft, an AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, an E-7A Wedgetail command and control aircraft, and a KA350 King Air tactical utility air-craft. Army was represented by a platoon from Rifle Company Butterworth (based in Malaysia).

CJOPS VADM David Johnson said the FPDA exercises continued to enhance the ADF’s ability to operate alongside regional and international partners.

“The mix of nations involved, along with variations in equipment and proce-dures, gives Australian forces an excellent training opportunity to build personal

relationships and integrate as part of a multinational force for a wide scope of operations, including security and human-itarian aid missions,” he said.

“The FPDA is a key component of our regional engagement, and we look forward to more training opportunities in 2017.”

CO Warramunga CMDR Dugald Clelland said Warramunga was fortunate to act as Commander Task Unit 567.1.2 during the force integration training sea phase, exercising tactical control over two Royal Malaysian Navy frigates and one Republic of Singapore Navy frigate.

“We took charge of the Red Force maritime task group, and operated as

the opposing force, during the Warex sea phase, which was a great opportunity for Warramunga to put its warfighting skills to the test during this largely unscripted free-play phase of the exercise,” he said

“Bersama Lima has provided Warramunga with the opportunity to con-duct a variety of maritime exercise activi-ties with FPDA air and maritime forces in one of the busiest waterways in our region, which provides a great challenge for our crew.”

CO Yarra LCDR Jason McBain said his ship teamed up with Malaysian and Singaporean minehunters.

“We worked particularly closely with the Malaysians and Singaporeans, and it was surprising how close all of our tactics and techniques were,” he said.

“From the opening ceremony of the exercise, through to the personnel exchange programs held through the exer-cise, we had a lot of opportunities to bond the working units together.

“The standout for myself and the ship’s company was the photograph exercise at the end – 11 ships from all different nations came together in a tight forma-tion, and the Australian MH60R from Warramunga took a photo.”

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Testing techniques and tactics with our partners

CPL Sebastian Beurich

ABET Duane McCurdy found a par-ticular set of skills when he enlisted in the Navy as an Electronics Technician.

And he was kept busy while deployed to Singapore on board HMAS Warramunga during Exercise Bersama Lima.

“I perform planned and corrective maintenance tasks on the combat management systems on board the ship,” he said.

“That’s everything from keeping the systems clean and up to date, to making sure everything is within the allowed tolerances, as well as identi-fying and fixing faults as they arise.

“Being at sea, we have to utilise what we have around us. We don’t have the ability to just go to the store and buy replacements – it’s not as easy as that, it’s a much harder environment.”

But AB McCurdy said that being

Sailor’s set of skills put to the test

at sea had its own perks.“In a normal job, you’ll never

really get to leave your home town, but we get to travel the world and see it for free while we’re working,” he said.

“During my career with the Navy, I’ve been to New Zealand, Hawaii, Malaysia, and this is my second time

visiting Singapore. We’ve also vis-ited every capital city in Australia.”

What does AB McCurdy think is the best thing about travelling with the Navy?

“It’s great to show the rest of the world what we’re capable of in Australia. We’re a small fleet, but we’re a capable one.”

ABET Duane McCurdy tests connections in a communications panel on board HMAS Warramunga. Photo: CPL Sebastian Beurich

HMAS Warramunga’s MH60R hovers above RSS Swordsman, which was used as the guide for the group photo (inset) of the ships from the participating nations. Photo: CPOEW Martin Anderson.

ABCIS Bradley Gillman tracks a simulated fire on board HMAS Warramunga during the exercise. Photo: CPL Sebastian Beurich

ABBM Stephanie Pannell engages a ‘killer tomato’ with a Browning M2 12.7mm machine gun from HMAS Warramunga. Photo: CPOEW Martin Anderson

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HMAS Canberra wi l l host a concert to mark the Returned and Services League (RSL) of Australia’s centenary year.

The event will be held on Sydney Harbour on December 8 to highlight the RSL’s contribution to Australia’s veteran community.

As well as commemorating the RSL’s centenary, the concert will raise the profile of the many issues faced by the veteran community.

RSL nat ional CEO Sam Jackman said it included issues that have an impact on cur-rent serving personnel and their dependents.

“The concert presents a unique opportunity to raise corporate and public awareness of the RSL and the vital services we provide to our veterans and their families, especially in the mental health space,” he said.

“Having this opportunity to reflect on the rich history of the RSL, while highlighting the work we undertake for veterans, is one example of the way the RSL engages with the contemporary veteran community.”

This ful ly-catered event , with performances from Kasey Chambers, Archie Roach, Anne Kirkpatrick, Eric Bogle, Fred

Smith, The Stilettos, the RAN Navy Band and Sing Australia will be emceed by Ian Leslie and Erin Molan.

The concert follows on from the RSL principal partnership of the 2016 Veterans’ Film Festival and the provision of care pack-ages to personnel in the Australian Forces Overseas Fund (AFOF) program, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.

The event will profile the lat-est footage from the Veterans’ Film Festival and Mel Gibson’s soon to be released film Hacksaw Ridge, and will showcase the pho-tographic work undertaken by the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers ‘Reflections of WWII’ veterans project.

Celebrity cricketers from Cricket Austral ia wil l host activities on board, and everyone who attends will receive a limited edition Great War replica soldier bag from the Military Shop, containing an RSL Centenary Proof Medallion, key ring and a variety of gifts from sponsors and supporters.

Tickets to the event are limited and available from Ticketek by visiting: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RSLANNIV16

Navy to host RSL centenary

The headline acts at the concert are, clockwise from above, Fred Smith, Archie Roach, Anne Kirkpatrick, Eric Bogle and Kasey Chambers.

MAJ Kris Gardiner

STAFF from Brisbane-based 1 Div/DJFHQ joined other Defence repre-sentatives for an amphibious force staff exercise in Townsville from October 10-14.

Conducted by the Amphibious Task Group (ATG), the exercise provided an opportunity for personnel representing the key enablers of Australia’s amphibi-ous capability to discuss the future.

Joining the ATG and 1 Div/DJFHQ staff were personnel from HMA Ships Canberra, Adelaide and Choules, Forcomd, 3 Bde, Director General – Land, Maritime Operations and 5 Avn Regt Combat Training Centre.

1 Div/DJFHQ’s colonel-in-charge of amphibious capability and development COL Terence Dunne, USMC, said the triservice representation was indicative of the importance of the amphibious capability within Defence.

“Amphibious operations are truly joint with critical support generated

from across the wider ADF,” COL Dunne said. Key topics canvassed were amphibious shaping operations, human-itarian assistance and disaster relief preparation, and interagency discussion about the employment of the capability in 2017 and beyond.

Commander ATG CAPT Brett Sonter said the exercise was an opportu-nity to develop the impressive capabil-ity that had been demonstrated earlier this year.

“The successful integration of Canberra and Adelaide since their com-missioning, coupled with the achieve-ments through the Sea Series of exer-cises, Operation Fiji Assist and Exercise Rimpac has defined the significance of Australia’s amphibious capability,” CAPT Sonter said.

“The staff exercise adds an impor-tant development tool by taking the les-sons from this year and integrating the excellent data and information captured into future planning and development.

“The end result will be a further refined multirole capability that is fully assimilated into the joint environment.”

Amphibious ops a ‘truly joint’ effortA 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment Mercedes-Benz Unimog disembarks from one of HMAS Canberra’s LHD Landing Craft at Suva during Operation Fiji Assist. Photo: SGT Ray Vance

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Promotion warranted for WO of many firsts

WHEN ABET Nick Challinor-Stevenson arrived at the Fleet Support Unit (FSU), starring in a video production was the last thing on his mind.

AB Challinor-Stevenson and his workmates are now RANMedia YouTube sensations, in a program produced by Naval Engineering, designed to both entertain and inform Navy members.

The Navy’s FSUs are situated across the nation providing consist-ently high quality maintenance, overhaul, and repair services.

FSU-AUST is Navy’s primary organisation for the employment of electronic technicians, marine technicians and boatswains mate-category sailors in shore postings.

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Technical mastery keyKatharine Martin and Kimiah Alberts

THE Defence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network (DATSIN) conference was held in Canberra on October 5-6.

Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea deliv-ered the Welcome to Country to about 230 dele-gates from across the country at the beginning of the conference, the theme of which was Change. Challenge. Opportunity.

The conference was facilitated by a Dunghutti man from Kempsey, NSW, Norm Laing, who served in the Army from 1995-2002 and was one of the first Indigenous graduates of a Bachelor of Laws. Now the Cultural Advisory Group inde-pendent chair for the Directorate of Indigenous Affairs, Mr Laing said it was important Indigenous personnel knew they had support.

“There is no better time to be an Indigenous person in Defence, in history,” he said.

“This is because of the programs and path-ways available to not only enter the ADF, but to also have a long career in the ADF or APS.”

VCDF VADM Ray Griggs attended the con-ference and said diversity was a capability issue.

“The more tolerant, inclusive and diverse we are, the more we can harness the different expe-riences and perspectives of each individual to strengthen our organisation,” he said.

The conference also provided an opportunity for DATSIN members to discuss the develop-ment of regional chapters in each state and terri-tory. The development of the chapters will allow the network to function more effectively across Defence.

For more, visit http://drnet.defence.gov.au/People/Diversity/Indigenous-Affairs/Pages/Defence-Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-Network-National.aspx

Opportunities for change

CAPT Matt Buckley, right, and WO Jodi Bonney, present CPOEWSM Kylie Broughton her Warrant certificate after being promoted to WO.Photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko

ABET Nick Challinor-Stevenson in the Youtube video made by RANMedia.

Hands-on experience focus of Navy engineering

are more competent and capable of conducting the full range of preven-tative and corrective or restorative maintenance when they are next at sea.

AB Challinor-Stevenson’s spe-cialty at FSU was repairing circuit cards – these are electronic plates which operate a wide range of instruments and machinery, both at sea and ashore.

Lose a board and you can eas-ily lose a vital piece of electronic

equipment, and that could have a critical impact on the running of a ship or workspace. Therefore the FSU’s ability to identify and repair the board is vital.

AB Challinor-Stevenson has recently moved on to HMAS Darwin but he says the FSU lab provided him with excellent hands-on experience.

“The skills we learned there helped all of us improve our techni-cal abilities,” he said.

“Working in the lab gave us a greater understanding of electron-ics, and in turn improved our ability to maintain as well as repair our equipment to a much deeper level.”

For an electronic specialist, repairing circuit cards is as chal-lenging as it is satisfying.

“Each card that comes our way had an important purpose,” AB Challinor-Stevenson said.

“If we got it wrong, the impact could be severe so we took our work very seriously.”

The video is the first of three programs illustrating the vital role FSU plays on a daily basis across the Navy.

AB Challinor-Stevenson admit-ted the filming experience was a little weird but a lot of fun.

“All the people involved were really nice and approachable so nerves weren’t too much of an issue,” he said.

“I found the hardest part was trying to be serious and not laugh.”

‘Circuit Card Assembly Repair Lab - Centre of Excellence’ video is available on line at: https://youtu.be/yb_zOj5Pyv4 (which will need to be viewed outside the DRN)

Andrew Bujdegan

THE submarine community has a new WO with the promotion of CPOEWS Kylie Broughton.

In a small ceremony at Sea Training Unit – Submarines (STU – S) at HMAS Stirling, the 22-year Navy veteran was “made up” by COMSUBFOR CAPT Matt Buckley.

WO Broughton qualified as a subma-riner in 2002, was promoted to PO four years later and became the first female chief of a boat in July 2011.

She is the first solely Collins-class qualified submariner to attain the rank and said she was honoured to be recog-nised for her hard work.

Chief of the Boat for HMAS Sheean CPO Lisa Turner, and Submarine Warrant Officer WO Jodi Bonney pre-sented her new rank slides after being promoted by CAPT Buckley.

“I served with WO Broughton in

HMAS Torrens when she was a seaman and I was a sub lieutenant just before my transfer to the submarine arm so I am delighted to have the honour of perform-ing her promotion ceremony to Warrant Officer,” CAPT Buckley said.

“WO Broughton is a highly capable and professional sailor with considerable operational experience in submarines.

“I am confident she will be a great leader to all of our sailors but especially to our Electronic Warfare personnel who will benefit greatly from her direction and guidance as the Submarine Force Warrant Officer Electronic Warfare Submarine,” CAPT Buckley said.

CAPT Buckley read out the Warrant certificate on behalf of the CN, in front of WO Broughton’s friends and col-leagues.

WO Broughton completes her tenure with STU – S in October, and will take up a new position in Submarine Force Headquarters.

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JOINT Logistic Unit – West has formally recognised the traditional land custodi-ans as part of the Defence Indigenous Reconciliation Program, with the unveil-ing of an acknowledgement-to-country plaque and the permanent display of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags at Palmer Barracks.

Palmer Barracks is one of the two main bases of operation for JLU – West and has been a Defence establishment since WWI. From 1912 until the early 1950s, the barracks was primarily used as a major ammunition storage facility.

The day of the unveiling – October 14 – marked the 28th anniversary of the barracks, which was named in honour of Brigadier E. Palmer. Brigadier Palmer enlisted as a Private in the Army in 1942. He served in the South West Pacific in WWII and commissioned as an officer in 1944. He was promoted to Brigadier in 1975, and was appointed Director General Supply – Army and the head of Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, before retiring in 1978.

Speaking to guests during the ceremo-ny, CO JLU – West CMDR Sean Noble said it was no coincidence that the two events shared the same day.

“While both individual in their own right, both events share a common cause, steeped in honour, recognition, reflection and celebration,” CMDR Noble said.

“Australia has a unique history that has shaped the diversity of its people,

their cultures and lifestyles. Today, more than ever, Australia is a progressive inclu-sive community that embraces cultural diversity within our population.

“The acceptance and recognition of our indigenous culture is of the utmost importance as we continue to develop and mature as a nation.

“Defence, as a representative of the Government and of the people, continues to embrace reconciliation, and has made strong progress in recognising Indigenous culture,” he said.

Barbara Kickett, a local Aboriginal Elder representing the Whadjak people, gave an emotional Welcome to Country speech, explaining the importance of con-tinuing aboriginal customs and language through the younger generations, and how the aboriginal language had a healing connection to the land.

President of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Veterans Association of WA and former serving Army member Dianne Ryder shared her pride in the efforts by the Government’s Closing the Gap commitment.

“I am honoured as to how the Defence Force has embraced our culture,” she said.

“With the unveiling of the Acknowledgment to Country plaque and the raising of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags here at Palmer Barracks, it is another step that shows that the Defence Force’s commitment to rec-onciliation will be ongoing.”

Palmer marks special dayCO JLU – West CMDR Sean Noble with Dianne Ryder and Barbara Kickett after the unveiling of the plaque on the 28th birthday of Palmer Barracks. Photo: LSIS Bradley Darvill

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FOLLOWING a mid-deployment port visit to Dubai, HMAS Perth coordinated a Passage Exercise (Passex) with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy vessel P142 Makasib, a Mubarraz-class Fast Attack Craft.

The fast-paced Passex allowed both ships to showcase their capa-bility, which in turn enhances secu-rity cooperation in the Persian Gulf.

The Passex began with a ‘cross-deck’ of three personnel from each ship using Perth’s Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB). After a warm welcome, Perth’s personnel, including ABCIS David Taylor, enjoyed an interesting and informa-tive tour of Makasib.

“We had a great time on board Makasib. The food they shared with us tasted delicious and the UAE crew was really friendly and wel-coming,” ABCIS Taylor said.

Following the tour of Makasib, LEUT Benjamin Thomson and WOEW Cheryl Collins provided a tour of Perth to UAE Navy mem-bers LEUTs Harith Al Shkaili and Abdallah Al Tayyari and SBLT Abdulla al Hamammdi.

It was the first time the officers had been on board a RAN warship and they were excited at the oppor-

United on

WO2 Andrew Hetherington

A MEDIC is an essential sailor on a Navy ship heading out on an operational deployment.

There is no floating hospital in the middle of an ocean to assist sailors, nor is there an ambulance. There is only a heli-copter to take them back to land.

For HMAS Perth, currently deployed on Operation Manitou, POMED Samone Black is the ship’s senior medic working with a doctor and junior medic providing support to the ship’s company of about 190.

PO Black originally wanted to join the Army as a medic.

“Navy was the first service to take me, as the Army was not taking medics at the time,” she said.

“I’ve been on Perth since December last year and this is my first operational deployment with the ship.

“Before I came to Perth, I was a medic with one of Navy’s clearance diving teams at HMAS Waterhen.”

To work with a clearance diving team as a medic, PO Black underwent specialist medical training.

“I completed a nine-month underwater

medicine course, which taught me how water pressure affects the body, and the course contained a lot of biology and physics,” she said.

“I really enjoyed the course and the job. After I finished with the dive team, I went on to complete a 12-month medical clinical manager course before I came to HMAS Perth.”

On Perth PO Black is the clinical man-ager for the sickbay.

“I run sick parade with the doctor and the medic, and deal with medical cases when they arise,” PO Black said.

“Our sickbay consists of a treatment room, a small ward and an office.”

At sea PO Black’s roles differ greatly from when on land.

“At home I’m a medical administrator at the health centre,” she said.

On board the ship, apart from perform-ing her duties as a medic, she deals with medical administration and governance, looks after the pharmacy and occasionally acts as a guidance counsellor.

PO Black plans to make Navy her long-term career.

“I’m considering studying medicine to become a doctor in the Navy,” she said.

“I’ll be able to study at university, while still being paid by Navy.”

Medics essential on the open seas

LSA Liam Carruthers is a sensor operator on Navy’s most mod-ern and advanced helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk, deployed to the Middle East region on HMAS Perth as part of Operation Manitou.

His job in the aircraft is to moni-tor the suite of sensors looking for suspect ships and dhows.

The aircraft also works in two other critical roles; as overwatch protecting the ship’s boarding party, and in search and rescue.

LS Carruthers has the distinc-tion of being the first sensor opera-tor in the Navy to be trained in the MH-60R role.

Like Perth and the MH-60R, he is also on his first operational seago-ing deployment.

“I went through my Squirrel air-crewman conversion course in 2011 and the day I got my wings I was told I was to be one of the first to be trained on the Romeo Seahawks in Florida in the United States,” LS Carruthers said.

“It was awesome, I was there during 2013-2014 for 18 months and I learned a lot.”

LS Carruthers has worked with the S-70B version of the Seahawk, but not in his current role.

“I was a maintainer on the Bravo version and it’s a step up for me to now be an aircrewman on the Romeo,” he said.

“Comparing what I’ve been told of the experience on the Bravo version, the Romeo is much more sophisticated and it is essentially a complete portable operations room.

“With all of its systems working together in the aircraft, we can paint

an accurate picture of what is out there on the sea ahead of the ship.”

As well as monitoring the sen-sors in the aircraft he has many other functions.

“I also provide a surface swim-mer capability for search-and-rescue tasks,” he said.

“I perform many roles and it’s a rewarding job.

“In the future I’d like to be an instructor on the aircrewman course.”

Life as Perth’s eye in the sky

POMED Samone Black in the sickbay on board HMAS Perth.

Members from UAE Patrol Vessel Makasib with CO HMAS Perth CAPT Ivan Ingham on the bridge wing of Perth.

LSA Liam Carruthers mans the mounted machine gun from inside the cab of HMAS Perth’s MH-60R.

tunity to interact with Perth’s crew.During their time in-compa-

ny, Perth and Makasib conducted Officer-of-the-Watch manoeuvres, followed by each ship exercising a competitive man overboard recov-ery.

Perth came away with a narrow victory by rescuing ‘Oscar’, their man overboard training aid, first. In the spirit of good fun, both ships decided it was a draw.

Finally the ships conducted RAS approaches, with Makasib skilfully

manoeuvring and holding station alongside the larger ship, Perth.

Per th ’s Nav iga to r LEUT Brendan Naylor said he enjoyed the experience.

“It was an excellent afternoon. It provided us with a unique oppor-tunity to work together and build on our relationship with the UAE Navy,” LEUT Naylor said.

With the Passex successfully completed, the ships parted ways to continue their operations in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

HMAS Perth sails in company with United Arab Emirates Patrol Vessel Makasib after a port visit to Dubai during Operation Manitou. Photos: ABIS Richard Cordell

their mission

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FLGOFF Brooke Marshall

NAVY made its mark in the sky and on the ground at this year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Supercars race.

Building on the year-round Team Navy tech-nical sailor out-placement program with Prodrive Racing Australia, Navy also supported the event with helicopters adding to the spectacle.

Three sailors – an electronics technician, an aviation maintainer and a marine technician – are spending a year applying their Navy trade skills to a motorsport environment.

ABATA Aaron Armbruster, LSMT Dale

Tiyce-Nelson and ABET Kyle Best are part of the 2016 scheme in a challenging and innovative training program.

Peter Trevaskis, of Prodrive Racing Australia, said the team had an excellent relationship with Navy.

“We have aviation-centric comms, so working closely with the Navy not only helps us develop but we also assist these guys by teaching skills, including repairs and mechanics, that they may otherwise not acquire in service,” he said.

“It’s been a fantastic collaboration and one we hope will continue.”

The action trackside was matched by avia-tion displays around the iconic Mount Panorama track by Navy Bell429 aircrew LEUTs Tom Corlis, Michael Regan and James Lovell, and SBLT Brendan Scholfield, of Nowra’s 723SQN.

LEUT Lovell said the aircrew was very impressed with the Navy-ProDrive relationship and the professional standing and value of the sailors to the team.

“It was great to see how they had integrated into the team, they should be proud of their efforts,” he said.

The program is now in its fifth year and tech-

nicians have been engaged in various tasks such as complex component machining and composite material fabrication. The exposure to the way Supercars teams organise, combine, and execute short notice tasks to meet race schedules are also valuable experiences to return to the Fleet.

For the pilots, however, the chance to be involved in an iconic racing event was the big-gest highlight.

“The opportunity to represent the Navy on the public stage at one of Australia’s biggest motor sport events was really rewarding and a career highlight,” LEUT Corlis said.

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Left: A Navy Bell429 is flown over the iconic Mount Panorama sign during the race.

Centre: Supercheap Auto racing driver honorary LEUT Chaz Mostert with Navy

Bell429 pilots LEUT Tom Corlis and SBLT Brendan Scholfield in the Supercheap Auto

Racing Team’s garage in Pit Lane.

Right: The Navy pilots with Team Navy mechanic LSMT Dale Tiyce-Nelson on the

starting grid on race day.Photos: SGT Brett Sherriff

12 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS November 3, 2016 CENTRE 13HMAS Cerberus Open Day

CERBERUS OPENS THE GATES

HMAS Cerberus welcomed the public at its open day on October 23, offering visitors an insight into initial training, naval tradition,

new capabilities and life in a ‘blue suit’.Cerberus, often referred to as the ‘cra-

dle of the Navy’, provides training for Navy, Army and Air Force personnel.

With a staff of up to 800, Cerberus trains about 4000 Defence members a year, which means about 1500 trainees are on board at any one time.

With training offered for all three ser-vices, it was a great opportunity for Army and Air Force to also put on a show for the crowds.

CO Cerberus CAPT Stephen Bowater said there were more than 30 military activities to see and participate in, includ-ing interactive displays by Navy clearance divers and cooking demonstrations by Navy and Army cooks.

“Our emphasis is to train our men and women to the highest of professional stand-ards so they’re well prepared to be part of the ADF,” CAPT Bowater said.

“The open day is a great opportunity for

the public to see the range of training we offer and speak with our people about life in the ADF.”

For the first time since 1988 the Navy rescue challenge was undertaken, with two teams competing to retrieve 50 personnel from the opposite side of a river by jack-stay transfer, which is used at sea to trans-fer personnel, cargo and fuel between ships while they are underway.

Training faculties opened for inspection, Indigenous Defence members shared cultural traditions, Army commandos approached from the sky, and a helicopter from Navy’s 816SQN conducted wet-winching and fast-roping demonstrations.

There was something for everyone, including those with an interest in histo-ry who experienced some of the rarities housed at Cerberus Museum, and watched the traditional ceremonial sunset to close out the day.

More information on Cerberus can be found at http://www.navy.gov.au/establishments/hmas-cerberus

The 'cradle of the Navy' opened its doors to the public with a day of activities and displays, LEUT Ben Willee and SBLT Katherine Mulheron report.

The crowd watches on during the Welcome to Country ceremony at HMAS Cerberus. Photos: LSIS Nina Fogliani

Sailors lower the White Ensign during the 'Beat to Quarters' and 'Ceremonial Sunset'.

One of 816SQN's S70B-2 Seahawks conducting wet winching displays in Hanns Inlet.

Trainees and staff from the engineering faculty participate in the Navy

rescue challenge.

Members of Australia's Federation Guard during a marching drill on the main parade ground.

A young member of the public gets a firsthand look at a Seahawk from 816SQN.

Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program students and members of the ADF perform an Indigenous dance during the Welcome to Country ceremony.

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DUBBO residents were treated to an unu-sual sight when a RAN helicopter touched down at Victoria Park oval, as part of Navy’s continuing efforts for local communities around Australia to get a small taste of Navy life.

Two dozen students from Dubbo College spent the morning at the Aquatic Leisure Centre doing a survival-at-sea team-building

exercise with Navy personnel. They then moved to the oval to see the helicopter’s arrival, before having the opportunity to tour the aircraft.

Based at HMAS Albatross, the multi-role aircraft can fly at up to 300km/h and carry 18 passengers, 12 medical stretchers, or a payload of more than four tonnes.

WOCTL Sharon Campbell was on hand to help showcase the Navy to the locals.

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After engaging with the students, the

flight crew took the opportunity to visit the black rhinoceros enclosure at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

“Albatross helps sponsor conservation of the critically endangered black rhinos at the zoo. It’s great for morale to see the work being undertaken with the funds we raise,” WO Campbell said.

“We thank the Dubbo community for their hospitality, and hope our visit kindles an interest for men and women curious about careers with the RAN.”

Above: Students and members of the public check out the MRH-90 Taipan during a community engagement initiative in Dubbo.Inset: Personnel from HMAS Albatross get to see a black rhinoceros at Taronga Zoo with one of its carers. Photos: ABIS Sarah Ebsworth

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RAN officers were among the first to graduate from the new AEGIS combat systems course delivered at the Combat Systems Engineering Development Site in Moorestown, New Jersey, after completing a rigor-ous two months of training.

Centre for Surface Combat Systems International Programs director Dr Darrell Tatro said the milestone event was the result of CSCS partners com-ing together to develop the Combat Systems Officer course.

“The course provides a combina-tion of functional and operational systems instruction with warfighting applications applied for the newest Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD), which are equipped with the AEGIS Combat System,” Dr Tatro said.

“The instruction, hands-on labs, simulations, as well as computer-based and interactive courseware training provided the knowledge and tools to help future crews implement and execute AEGIS.”

Officers also attended the prospec-tive COs and XOs courses to develop command-level knowledge in the operational characteristics, capabili-ties, limitations, and administrative requirements of the system in a fleet environment.

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experience, including CAPT Pete Galluch, CO of the AEGIS Training and Readiness Centre,” Dr Tatro said. “Discussions included use of the com-bat system in strike group operations and AEGIS lessons learned in tactical situations.”

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Terry Morrison, who will introduce the elements of training for the Hobart-class destroyers, said both courses were essential because of their focus on the combat systems training experience.

“From beginning to end, each course provided us an in-depth knowl-

edge of combat systems training which will empower us to do our best to deliver this future capability to our Navy,” he said.

CMDR Rich Petrie, also a student, will return to Australia to stand up HMAS Hobart’s crew.

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“What I have learned and will exe-cute will positively impact the Navy’s future generation of sailors.”

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nications, and hacking mainframes, which is where Human Intelligence (HUMINT) personnel of Army’s 1st Intelligence Battalion (1 Int Bn) come in.

Specialising in face-to-face inter-actions, 1 Int Bn provides two types of specialist under the ADF HUMINT program – source operators, who seek information through relationships with contacts in the battlespace, and inter-rogators, who legally and ethically seek intelligence from captured enemy combatants, equipment and materiel.

Operators in the ADF HUMINT Program are drawn from all three services and require a natural aptitude to build rapport, gain people’s confidence and have a curiosity for problem solving.

CO 1 Int Bn said that on opera-tions, ADF HUMINT operators could offer unique insights to local threats, enemy leader locations and population bases.

LS M was comfortable hundreds of kilometres from land, working as a ship’s communicator, until a post-

ing to the Army’s 1 Int Bn took him face-to-face with some of Australia’s enemies.

“I’ve spoken to insurgents and captured enemy personnel, so you can imagine what some of them are like,” he said.

“You’re dealing with ruthless peo-ple. It’s mentally challenging and very demanding.”

LS M served as an interrogator in Afghanistan during his time in the ADF’s HUMINT capability.

“You’re working in a role that can directly influence future operations, the targeting process, and shape the battle space,” he said.

“You can have a high workload in a small team environment, but it’s very rewarding to see the work you do result in changes for operations.”

During his time with the battalion, LS M also qualified as a source opera-tor tasked with seeking information through contacts.

He was involved with assessing potential HUMINT personnel looking to transfer into the role.

“The only advice I could give is ‘be yourself’,” he said.

“During my suitability assessment, I didn’t know what I was getting into. Looking back and having run numer-

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ous assessments, I can’t see how you would prepare.”

Though LS M recommended approaching the assessment with a good level of fitness.

“Working on a ship, particularly with watch-keeping, it’s hard to main-tain regular exercise,” he said.

“You’ll be essentially working in a land combat unit so need to do things like weight-loaded marches, and you’ll have to get used to wearing webbing and a pack.

“At times we may be attached to an infantry call sign, so you’ll have to keep up with them.”

LS M was in the Army Reserve before going into the Navy full-time but had some adjusting to do after posting to 1 Int Bn.

“If you’ve spent the majority of your time at sea, you’re leaving that lifestyle and coming to work in a land unit.”

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19PERSONNELNovember 3, 2016 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS

Recruiting next generation of human intel

CO 1 Int Bn said ADF HUMINT personnel required humility, discre-tion and were trusted in their roles.

Specialist HUMINT training con-ducted as part of the ADF HUMINT program was undertaken at a high technical level and focused on a com-mander’s intelligence requirements.

HUMINT operators are specifi-cally selected, trained and certified personnel, legally authorised by operational commanders.

Rigorous national-level training is also provided to HUMINT operators from the Defence Force School of Intelligence.

“Are you inquisitive? Can you pick up on body language?” CO 1 Int Bn said.

“Can you understand how to put yourself in someone else’s shoes? Can you role-play and act? Are you self-aware?

“HUMINT, done by the right sort of person, can ultimately get you inside the enemy commander’s head and gain information that is very use-ful for ADF commanders.

“It provides a unique insight into the operating environment and you need to talk to people to get it.

“You may not get the full picture

from listening to a phone conversa-tion or looking at satellite images taken from space.”

Despite the benefits of HUMINT, CO 1 Int Bn said he understood prob-lems with human interaction.

“We know that humans can lie, cheat, or get scared and frightened, but the training we provide helps our operators make judgements on the individuals they deal with,” he said.

“It’s often about having a person on the inside of an organisation that’s trusted with specific information.

“This is very powerful for a deployed commander, and also very

delicate and sensitive in nature. It’s one of the reasons we mandate that everyone who desires to be a source operator or interrogator must pass through the ADF HUMINT Suitability Assessment.”

HUMINT personnel typically serve with 1 Int Bn for three years before returning to their former job.

“The HUMINT capability is in high demand on operations, exercises and training around the globe,” CO 1 Int Bn said.

“There’s a high chance that you’ll deploy on some kind of activity over-seas if you come and work with us.”

What’s needed to become an ADF HUMINT operator:Medical class J1 or J2Rank of SMN to PO and equivalent for other ranks in RAAF and Army. Rank of lieutenant to major in army Aust Int Corps.Good conduct record and the abil-ity to obtain a Top Secret security clearance if not already held.Approval from your CO and relevant Career Management Agency to be released to undertake HUMINT suitability and potentially post to Brisbane for up to three years.Pass a basic fitness assessment.Pass specific HUMINT psychologi-cal aptitude tests.Pass the three-day ADF HUMINT Suitability Assessment.Pass specialist HUMINT training courses run by the Defence Force School of Intelligence. Personnel applying for ADF HUMINT do not lose their original service, mustering, category, trade or corps – these are maintained while posted to 1 Int Bn. For Navy and RAAF personnel not accustomed to operating in field environments, specific courses are part of the HUMINT operator-training continuum to ensure you operate effectively in the role. Applications are open year-round with assessments generally occur-ring in March/April and September.

For more information visit: http://drnet.defence.gov.au/Army/1int/Pages/ADF-HUMINT.aspx or contact the HUMINT Education and Suitability Cell at ADF.HUMINT@defence.gov.au, (07) 3332 9713.

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Personnel who have applied for the program are put through a series of physical activities at Gallipoli Barracks to assess their suitability for roles in Human Intelligence. Photos: CPL Max Bree

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OVER the years my snoring had increased to a level described by my wife as to that of a top-fuel dragster at idle, which

resulted in me eventually being banished to the spare room of our house.

I was initially impressed she knew what a top-fueler was, but saddened to find myself sleeping cold and alone with Canberra’s winter fast approaching.

I knew I had to do something about this, so my next stop was my Defence GP who referred me to Canberra Sleep Clinic.

After the subsequent sleep study, I was shocked to learn I suffered from severe sleep apnoea, which came with a medical downgrade and a non-deploya-ble ‘three’ prefix.

The first image which comes to mind for most after they hear ‘sleep apnoea’ is that of the Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) machine and its associ-ated mask and hoses. As I learnt, this is not always the case.

My sleep and respiratory physician Dr Saidul Ansary said sleep apnoea was a common chronic disease and was under-diagnosed and therefore could go untreated.

“Untreated sleep apnoea is associated with long-term unfavourable health out-comes, including cardiovascular/cerebro-vascular diseases ranging from coronary artery disease, to irregular heartbeat, heart failure, stroke, and increased mor-tality from these disorders,” he said.

“Treatment modalities must be indi-vidualised. One size doesn’t fit all.

“This is also relevant for ADF patients; especially a member who doesn’t want to become non-deploya-ble who may not be suitable to undergo CPAP treatment.

“Such a member would be an ideal candidate for other treatments.”

Dr Ansary said there were now also highly portable, battery-operated CPAP devices available.

“It may take a few more years for Defence to consider this as a form of treatment for deployed members in some suitable cases. But of course this will depend on Defence medical policy,” he said. Dr Ansary said there were many

Sleeping sound-less LSIS Jayson Tufrey reports how fixing his snoring changed his life.

Sleep apnoea often goes undiagnosed and can have negative health repercussions, as well as being annoying to others. Photo: LSIS Jayson Tufrey

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“Being an overweight or obese male (men are twice as much at risk as women) and older than 50 increases your risk. Co-morbidities like high blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes also increase your chances,” he said.

“A history of snoring and family members indicating you stop breathing in your sleep are good indications, as too is waking up excessively tired. If you have a short, thick neck and first degree relatives with sleep apnoea your chances are also increased.”

I was deemed suitable for surgery involving a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, septoplasty and enlarging of my turbi-nates – in English, the dangly thing and neighbouring tissue removed from the back of my throat, and my snot-locker straightened and bored out.

Dr Ansary stressed the importance of a good night’s sleep.

“In the 21st century with a 24-hour cycle of electronic gadgets and media exposure, sleep is neglected,” he said.

“With Defence members subjected to conditions where a good night’s sleep is not always possible, and if that mini-mum period of rest is ruined by sleep apnoea, then these personnel are sub-jected to further sleep deprivation.”

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IN THE scorching heat of Bahrain, officers and sailors gathered between decks in HMAS Perth to compete for the title of ‘Perth’s Strongest’.

Dozens assembled to see the ship’s athletes prove who could shift the most weight.

The field was split into four catego-ries; men’s lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight, and women’s. Each contestant had three attempts to lift the most weight in the three main powerlifts of the squat, bench press and deadlift.

Following a brief on safe lifting, the men’s lightweight and women’s catego-ries competed first.

The final event of the day was the deadlift, where the most amount of weight was moved.

ABML-C Ben Lindsay, winner of the men’s middleweight, was very enthusi-astic about the event.

“It was great to see so many people involved in this well planned and execut-ed powerlifting competition. Everyone is already asking when the next competi-tion will take place,” AB Lindsay said.

The competition was the brainchild of WEEO Perth LCDR Adam Cooper, who is an accomplished competition power-lifter. LCDR Cooper said the activity contributed to improving mood, fitness and resilience.

“I enjoyed coaching and offering encouragement to the competitors. It was great that this initiative positively contributed to our deployment ‘health and wellness’ campaign,” LCDR Cooper said.

Perth’s crew does the heavy lifting

Women’s POMED Samone Black Total lift: 200kg Men’s lightweight LSML-C Miko Estares Total lift: 390kgMen’s middleweightABML-C Ben Lindsay Total lift: 485kgMen’s heavyweightLSET Bradley Thomas

Total lift: 537.5kgBest squat LSET Bradley ThomasTotal lift: 182.5kgBest deadliftLSET Bradley ThomasTotal lift: 215kg Best bench press LEUT Richard Morris and LSCSO Ryan Maris Total lift: 140kg

LTCOL Scott Doré and FLTLT Aaron Pyle

NAVY made a strong showing at the ADF National Cycling Carnival (NCC) in Canberra from October 10-16, winning events on the first day.

Road events consisted of an indi-vidual time trial, a criterium and a road race.

The time trial, comprising eight laps of a 2.1km loop at Stromlo Forest Park, was won by CPOATA Mark Astley. He beat LTCOL Neil Stanton second and WGCDR Paul Connor.

In the criterium, with an average speed of more than 44km/h, the men’s A grade was decided in a bunch sprint. WGCDR Connor won in a close finish from CPO Astley and LTCOL Stanton, who were all separated by less than a metre.

CPO Astley and LTCOL Stanton continued their form at the Canberra Uriarra Homestead by winning the road race and the ADF NCC overall road champion respectively.

A new event, the interservice tricy-clathon, was introduced to the carnival, with each service invited to enter teams of four in a relay style event consisting of one road cyclist, two MTB XC riders and one gravity rider to provide an action-packed race with one winner. It was won by Army.

Navy performed well in the grav-ity events at the world cup downhill track at Mt Stromlo, which included downhill, gravity enduro and Dutchy’s Memorial Ride.

LSET John Cadan, LSCD Mark Hayward and ABHSO Jordan McColl finished first, second and third respec-tively in the young guns class.

LS Cadan and LS Hayward also finished first and third outright respectively.

LS Cadan said there were some quick riders in the field.

“I’m absolutely stoked to take the class and overall win for DH MTB,” he said.

The gravity enduro race was a cumulative timed event held over two tracks designed to challenge the riders with their gravity riding skills and their personal and bike endurance.

LS Hayward set a cracking pace throughout the day with his collective times over the two tracks placing first in the young guns and third outright.

AB McColl kept the pressure on in the same class and finished third.

Cross country mountain bike events included the cross country Olympic (XCO) and shorter cross country crite-rion (XCC) formats.

Stromlo Forest Park was again the venue, with the XCO featuring a torturous climb up the eastern face fol-lowed by an exhilarating descent down

the famous skyline and luge legs. The 35-strong XCO field included

including LSMED Elizabeth Young, of HMAS Cerberus, and CPO Astley, of HMAS Albatross.

LS Young fought tirelessly for almost two hours to secure third place while CPO Astley dominated the elite men’s field to be crowned the ADF XCO champion.

As a first-time competitor, CPO Astley said he sat on the lead group for a while to see what the pace was like.

“I felt comfortable and when we hit the first fire road I hit out hard and got a gap,” he said.

The XCC was battled out in the spectator-friendly four cross arena at Stromlo Forest Park. CPO Astley again

dominated the elite men in a display of power and bike handling skills. LS Young also gave a display of speed and persistence and held on to secure third in the elite female category.

In addition to taking part in velo-drome for the first time, a cyclocross (CX) track was set up inside and around the velodrome track.

The race was a challenge for most, as they raced for more than half an hour through the grass, over obstacles and down and back up the dirt wall.

Navy finished strongly, with LSPTI Justin Bailey second in elite male.

ADF Cycling president LCDR Andrew Willett said the carnival honed riders’ skills through competition and professional coaching.

Left: LSCD Mark Hayward takes the win in gravity enduro young guns class. Inset: LSMED Elizabeth Young challenges herself in one of the gravity events.Photos: CAPT Cam Shilton and SGT Tim Taylor

ABML-C Ben Lindsay

competing in the squat.

Photo: ABIS Richard Cordell

The annual ride for CPOATA Kane ‘Dutchy’ Vandenberg was particularly special, with the chief’s ashes deliv-ered by an 816SQN MH60R to his memorial atop Mt Stromlo.

CPO Vandenberg died after losing control of his bike and hitting a rock at Mt Stromlo during an event at the ADF cycling carnival in 2013. He was laid to rest by family and friends, led by wife Margaret, with his ashes scattered along the Tall Trees trail.

Every ADF Cycling member joined the memorial ride.

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NAVY has again had some individual stand-out performances at the ADF Clay Target Association (ADFCTA) championships held at Wagga Wagga Gun Club from October 10-15.

Sailors, soldiers and airmen from across the country converged to com-pete in the three ADFCTA disciplines – down the line (DTL), skeet and sporting – to be named top shot, and claim a spot in the combined services side competing at the national titles in 2017.

The Navy team managed a close second place, trailing Army by only six points in the sporting event.

Backing up from last year after winning almost every event, POATA Steve Atkins competed again this year, decimating the field in the skeet championships.

PO Atkins won the 25 pair doubles and 100 target championship, securing the skeet-high gun title and cement-ing his place in the combined ser-vices skeet team, along with WOEW Dennis Walsh, who also qualified for the combined services sporting team.

PO Atkins had to leave the ADFCTA event prematurely to attend the national Sporting FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse) championships, no doubt to the secret joy of the other competitors.

Unfortunately, this meant the much anticipated head-to-head clash between CPOATA Mick Bryan and PO Atkins did not eventuate.

CPO Bryan represented Navy in this triservice event by doing what he does best – smashing clays.

He won the 25 pair double rise and the 50 target point score, securing him a place in the combined service trap

team. He went on to win the overall trap-high gun award and placed first in A grade 100 target sporting championship.

These results earned him the Navy Carnival-high gun title, and a close second on the overall carnival-high gun standings to Army’s Craftsman Ramsay Fish.

CPO Bryan said he was happy with the way his week went.

“My highlights were taking all the titles I did, and I was especially pleased with the way I have improved with the skeet discipline,” he said.

“I made the trap combined ser-vices side and I am looking forward to the upcoming nationals to see if I can make the Mackintosh team, which is the top 25 for Australia – that is my ultimate goal.

“As one of the main event organis-ers here, the running of the competi-tion can play on your mind while you are shooting – you need to learn to ignore that and focus on the event at hand.”

LEUT Glenn Blizzard remained consistent in winning various events, and WO Dennis Walsh did well across all three disciplines, too.

The next events on the AFDCTA calendar are the Australian National Trap Championships, where CPO Bryan will join Air Force and Army competitors in the combined five-man services team, competing from March 25 – April 2 at Wagga Wagga. Membership in the Clay Target association is available to all serv-ing members of the Australian Clay Target Association.

More information and registration forms available on the DRN at drnet.defence.gov.au/vcdf/Sports-ClayTargetAssoc/pages?Welcome.aspx

Event 1 50 TGT Skeet Handicap Championship4th Overall CPO Mick Bryan 116/1275th Overall WO Dennis Walsh 101/110

Event 2 25 Pair Skeet Doubles ChampionshipOverall PO Steve Atkins 46/501st C Grade WO Dennis Walsh 45/50

Event 3 100 TGT Skeet ChampionshipOverall PO Steve Atkins 98/1001st C Grade WO Dennis Walsh 91/1002nd C Grade LEUT Glenn Blizzard 89/100

Skeet HighgunOverall Highgun PO Steve Atkins 190/200C Grade Highgun WO Dennis Walsh 185/200

Event 4 25 Pair Double Rise ChampionshipOverall CPO Mick Bryan 45/501st A Grade LEUT Glenn Blizzard 43/50

Event 6 50 TGT Double Barrel Championship2nd A Grade LEUT Glenn Blizzard 104/1061st C Grade LSATA Mark Haughton 81/83

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Event 8 50 TGT Single Barrel Championship1st A Grade LEUT Glen Blizzard 47/51

Event 9 Champion of Champions Championship2nd AA Grade CPO Mick Bryan 120/1251st A Grade LEUT Glenn Blizzard 96/1001st C Grade ABATA Brad Elliott 92/1002nd C Grade LSATA Geoffrey Hayes 85/1003RD C Grade LS Mark Haughton 84/100

Trap HighgunOverall Highgun CPO Mick Bryan 429/450 A Grade Highgun LEUT Glen Blizzard 415/450

Event 10 100 TGT Sporting Clays Championship1st AA/A Grade CPO Mick Bryan 75/1003rd B Grade PO Dennis Walsh 79/100

RESULTS

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LSBM Glen Brassington during

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CPOATA Mick Bryan is a picture of concentration during one of the trap shooting events.Photos: LSIS Jayson Tufrey

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A representative side will be chosen to compete against the Brisbane Softball Association in support of its Play for a Cure fun-draising day.

A presentation evening is planned for December 3, when the ADFS national teams will be announced.

Members interested in partici-pating are invited to submit their interest to SGT Rebecca Wiggins at rebecca.wiggins@defence.gov.au

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LEUT Des Paroz

AS SOUTHERN states emerge from winter, the sailors, soldiers and US marines located in Darwin enjoyed a tropical October day for the annual Top End Shield Swimming Carnival.

Hosted by HMAS Coonawarra, the carnival attracted teams from Coonawarra, Headquarters Northern Command (HQNORCOM), the US Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), Fleet Logistic Support Element – Darwin (FLSE-D) and Fleet Support Unit – North (FSU-N).

XO Coonawarra LCDR Phillipa Hay was enthusiastic about the suc-cess of the carnival.

“We saw a diverse display of dynamic aquatic athleticism, rang-ing from individuals who are not competitive swimmers through to some elite athletes,” she said.

“This event is very unifying – not just with our Navy shipmates, but also with colleagues from Army and the US Marines.”

The carnival featured tradi-tional individual and team events, along with some unique events designed by the organisers – CPOPTI Michael Turner and LSPTI Michelle Bush, Coonawarra’s PTIs.

“Some of the non-traditional events were based on skills required for survival at sea, including ‘swim and tow’ and ‘swim and retrieve shuttle’ events,” CPO Turner said.

“Others were designed for fun, such as the eight-person ‘Jersey Relay’ and six-person ‘Pony Relay’, where each member swam a length of the pool riding a pool noodle.

“Coupled with traditional team and individual events, the whole day was all about promoting a healthy lifestyle and friendly rivalry with our colleagues.”

Coonawarra’s Executive Department was the overall winner

of the carnival, with its members taking first place in seven events.

The best male and female com-petitors were MAJ John Ferriter and SGT Mandaline Hatch – both representing MRF-D. SGT Hatch was noted for having been the most prolific swimmer on the day, com-peting in individual events as well as every team event that required a female competitor.

“It was a very fun day and a great opportunity to compete along-side our friends from the ADF,” MAJ Ferriter said.

“To compete in the home of the ‘Australian Crawl’ really capped off a great six-month rotation, exempli-fying the friendships that have been built throughout our time in the Top End.”

The FSU-N team placed second in the event, with the combined HQNORCOM/MRF-D team plac-ing third, and the FLSE-D taking out fourth place.

Top swimming on display in the Top End

FIVE submarine officers proved age is no barrier to remaining fit and competitive by finishing the Sri Chinmoy Canberra 103km Ultra Marathon in September.

The officers, all aged in their 40s, tackled the Canberra 103, which was first run in 2013 for the Canberra Centenary. The run increases by 1km each year – hence the 103km for 2016.

CMDR Michael Manfield, 49, completed the full 103km distance in 14:43:06, finishing the course as 9th of 21 solo event starters in his age group, and the 66th finisher overall.

He said it was challenging to maintain fitness while at sea.

“I’ve only been able to main-tain half marathon and marathon distance fitness at sea,” CMDR Manfield said.

“And then, only if the subma-rines program conveniently fit-ted with the submarine schedules. Given submarine watch keeping requirements, damage control drills, seamanship and force protection requirement, I believe we all need to be training for more than the sub-maximal fitness test.

“I was not representing Navy during this event, but instead raised money for beyondblue. Thanks to everyone who donated a cumulative total of over $1000.”

CMDR Dave Graham, 48, and

CAPT Matt Buckley, 44, CMDR Nick Watson, 46, and CAPT James Lybrand, 43, a long distance trail running novice, completed the 103km course as a relay finishing in 10:38:35 sec – the 6th-placed all-male team and 13th overall.

Trail running has recently appealed to members of the sub-marine community as a method to keep physically and socially active.

CAPT Buckley said Fit to Fight had not only improved IR and gen-eral fitness, but resulted in a num-ber of personnel participating for the first time in a range of sporting events such as trail running, moun-tain bike riding, triathlon and ocean swimming.

Submarine officers prove ultra fit

ABCIS Breanna Davidson of, HMAS Coonawarra, competes in the 100-metre women’s freestyle at the Top End Shield Swimming Carnival at Larrakeyah Barracks. Photo: LSIS James Whittle

LEUT Kirsti Burtenshaw

The ADF Rugby Union (ADFRU) wom-en’s tour of the US has finished the way it started, with positive outcomes on and off the field.

The team completed a clean sweep in all four games, starting with a con-vincing win against Norwich University, 60-5.

A tighter 46-10 scoreline against West Point was followed by a thumping of the US Naval Academy (Annapolis) 96-0.

The final game resulted in a hard-fought victory against Scion Rugby Club, 27-7.

Defence Attache RADM Steve Gilmore attended the last match with Military Attache BRIG David Creagh and said the tour was a vital part of international engagement with one of Australia’s closest allies.

“It achieved the positive outcomes it set out to accomplish,” he said.

“Although coming away from the US tour undefeated was a fantastic achieve-ment, it was the benefits off-field and during the combined training sessions for the individual players and greater

ADF that were a real measure of how successful the tour was. It did not disap-point.”

Contingent Commander ADFRU LTCOL Jen Harris said events such as the women’s tour were a unique oppor-tunity to engage with, and reinforce the important relationship with, the US out-side formal activities and exchanges.

“Importantly, it also provides oppor-tunities for like-minded professional military women to develop support and mentoring networks,” she said.

“Rugby builds resilience, leadership and teamwork. These skills were all developed by the ADF players during this tour against international opposi-tion.”

SMNMT Michaela Peck said the tour was one that she would never for-get.

“ADF Rugby provided so many opportunities I would never get in a civilian job,” she said.

“This tour was invaluable for the experience and knowledge I gained as a player, but the friendships and connec-tions I forged with the players from the US teams are ones I will nurture into the future.”

LEUT Kirsti Burtenshaw

TWO ADF Rugby Union (ADFRU)men’s teams put in some fast-paced groundwork for the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) nationals when they com-peted at the Noosa International and Byron Bay 7s tournaments in October.

The competitions and associated training allowed the ADFRU squad to prepare for the ARU nationals in Adelaide from November 17.

Defence White had a draw and two losses in its pool B games in the Noosa event, while Defence Blue’s win against East Tigers in Pool A on the first day put it into the semi-final against the Brisbane Fijians.

The Fijians had to fight to win the semi, 31-12.

SBLT Zebedee Learoyd, of Defence White, said the teams had only six days of training before the first tournament and had organised the teams the day before kick-off.

“We are happy with how we played. It was a great way to kick off our 7s campaign towards nationals,” he said.

Both teams then found themselves in

US tour a success

Men prepare for nationals

Captain of the ADFRU Women’s Squad ABML-S Saluluelanei Gray in action during the last game of the tour. Photo: Colleen McCloskey

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Sailor becomes first Navy rep drafted into

AFLW

ABEW Rhiannon Metcalfe in full flight while playing for Navy Women’s Aussie Rules team earlier this year.

LEUT Ben Robinson

HIGH-achieving Navy sportswoman ABEW Rhiannon Metcalfe made both Navy and AFL history when she was drafted by the Adelaide Crows women’s team on October 18.

AB Metcalfe was selection number 74 in the draft for the inaugural AFL Women’s season – the first and only Navy representative to date.

A relative newcomer to the game, she was voted ‘Best First Year Player’ in 2015.

AB Metcalfe said she has had an exciting start to her Australian Rules football career.

“In only my second year of football with Navy I was selected as part of the leadership group and was also voted Navy’s Most Valuable Player,” she said.

“To be selected to play at such an elite level after such a short career is a huge honour.

“I am looking forward to playing with the Adelaide Crows next season.”

AB Metcalfe also plays locally for the Gungahlin Jets in Canberra, follow-ing a posting to HQJOC at the start of 2016. The Jets won the Division 1 grand final this year.

She was also selected in the Canberra representative side to play against Sydney, where she received Best on Ground on debut.

President of the RAN Football Association CAPT Jeff Goedecke said

everyone involved with Navy football was proud of AB Metcalfe, who had made a fantastic impact, both on and off the field, in just a short time.

“Her history-making selection as part of the inaugural AFL Women’s draft is a great reflection on her personally, and of the fitness and professionalism of the women and men of the ADF,” he said.

“We look forward to seeing her pro-gress at the highest level of the sport.”

“AB Metcalfe and her three Army counterparts, who were also successful in the draft, represent a great example of how the game has grown within the ADF, primarily through the annual Defence Australian Rules national carnival in Melbourne each year.

“Her success and exposure to elite sport will help the growth of women’s AFL both in Defence and nationally.

“2016 heralds the beginning of a very exciting chapter in women’s footy.”

ADF Australian Rules Football chair BRIG Matthew Hall said AB Metcalfe’s selection was a reflection of the rapid growth and quality of women’s Australian Rules football in the ADF.

“It’s an exciting time to have four of our women selected to play at the highest level of competition possible,” he said.

“As an elite sportsperson, AB Metcalfe will be provided maximum support to enable her participation at the pinnacle of women’s AFL.

“We look forward to seeing her repre-sent the Adelaide Crows in 2017.”