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NAVY’S air defence capability will be further enhanced over the next year after HMAS Melbourne’s (CMDR Michael Harris) successful test-firing of a Standard Missile 2 (SM2) off Jervis Bay late last year.

The December 18 firing was the first time a SM2 has been fired from an Adelaide class frigate.

The missile was prepared, launched and supported in flight before engaging a target.

Melbourne recently completed the multi-mill ion dollar FFG Upgrade Program and had additional SM2-related alterations to its combat system.

Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Minister Greg Combet said Melbourne was now equipped with two modern missile systems to combat anti-ship missiles and aircraft.

“The missile was fired from the Missile Launching System that has recently been modified as part of the project to replace the SM1 in the upgraded FFG,” Mr Combet said.

“This firing is a significant achieve-ment and provides confidence in the ship’s updated weapon control system.

“The firing was supported by the combat system installed during the FFG Upgrade Project with revised Weapon Control System software being developed by an international team to employ the SM 2.”

Although variations of the Adelaide class frigates are in service with many navies around the world, only the RAN Adelaide class FFGs have been fitted with SM2.

Blast off!

Melbourne test fires SM2 off Jervis Bay

IMPRESSIVE: Standard Missile 2 acceptance test and evaluation firing took

place in the East Australian Exercise Area aboard

HMAS Melbourne in mid-December. It was the first

of its kind.Photo: ABIS Andrew Dakin

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By Michael Brooke

THE challenge of how the Navy’s new defence technologies can best be introduced into service to conduct combined and joint operations was discussed by more than 43 senior military delegations and scores of leading strategists at the Sea Power Conference 2010 in Sydney.

Defence Minister John Faulkner and the Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Crane, AO, AM, CSM, RAN, opened the conference, which was held at Sydney’s Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre from January 27-29.

The conference, which focused on the theme of 21st Century expedition-ary operations, was attended by more than 10,000 visitors including RAN personnel who gained a deeper under-standing of emerging security issues.

Mr Faulkner delivered the key-note address in which he emphasised Australia’s commitment to a maritime strategy.

He said the importance of Australia developing her maritime capabilities was recognised in the 2009 Defence White Paper, which spelt out the ADF modernisation programs that were essential to national security.

VADM Crane said Australia’s acquisition of new Canberra class LHDs and Hobart class AWDs would allow the ADF to develop the expedi-tionary capabilities required to meet future security challenges.

CN said that, although Australia faced no immediate conventional threat, “it is imperative the ADF devel-ops its maritime capacity to respond

By Michael Brooke

THE sailors of HMAS Kuttabul (CMDR Christine Clarke) enjoyed an auspicious start to 2010 when Prince William visited the RAN’s premier stone-frigate on January 20.

Prince William, who is second-in-line to the throne of England, received the kind of enthusiastic reception usu-ally reserved for rock stars when he toured a scientific research vessel ber-thed at Kuttabul.

Despite very tight security, many of Kuttabul’s personnel got a glimpse of Prince William as he boarded the CSIRO ship, the Southern Surveyor.

Scores of sailors and APS personnel received a royal wave and exchange of greetings from Prince William.

AB Margo Stanmore said she and her 1st LEUT received a trade-mark royal wave and a big majestic smile from the Prince when they saluted his motorcade at the Kuttabul gangway.

“He’s very, very polite and it was really great that such an important and busy person made the time to come here,” AB Stanmore said.

The sailors of HMAS Darwin had a bird’s eye view of the royal visit as their warship was berthed aft of the Southern Surveyor.

In a master stroke for Navy market-ing, CMDR Clarke presented Prince William with a HMAS Darwin base-ball cap, which he wore for the remain-

der of the day to shield him from the scorching sun.

Photographs of Prince William wearing the Darwin cap were pub-lished in several daily metropolitan newspapers, including on the front page of the Sydney Daily Telegraph.

The presentation of the cap was a real coup for the Navy, as earlier in the day Prince William had been presented with an Army slouch hat, which he said was “too small” and may not be able to wear.

Despite the many well-wishers at Kuttabul, CMDR Clarke and Kuttabul SWO WO Mark Donlan were the only Navy personnel to get up close and personal with the Prince during his lightning visit.

CMDR Clarke was elated by the landmark meeting with Prince William, who she described as a handsome young man with a firm handshake.

Prince William was clearly pleased by the opportunity to visit the RAN’s premier stone frigate as he enjoyed a brief tenure in the Royal Navy in 2008, when he served in HMS Iron Duke in the Caribbean.

Prince William’s visit to Kuttabul continues a trend of VVIP visitors, following the visits by the King and Queen of Spain in 2009 and the US President in 2007.

WO Donlan said Kuttabul was gearing up for another ‘royal visit’ in the form of the Queen Mary II in the coming weeks.

Navy News A royal welcome

POLITE PRINCE: Prince William greets HMAS Kuttabul CO CMDR Christine Clarke and SWO WO Mark Donlan during his whirlwind visit to Kuttabul.Photo: ABIS Hayley Clarke

Looking to the future

Prince William visits Kuttabul

Sea Power Conference focuses on embracing new technology

effectively to a broad range of possible tasks from the Government.”

The conference also featured key-note addresses by the Chief of Army, LTGEN Ken Gillespie and Chief of Air Force, AIRMSHL Mark Binskin, who spoke about the Army and Air Force’s contribution to Australia’s maritime strategy.

More than half a dozen RAN offic-ers also delivered speeches on the ADF’s evolving amphibious warfare capabilities, as well as the doctrine and training implications of introducing the LHDs into service.

The conference was an excellent discussion forum that also allowed guest speakers from foreign navies to reveal their lessons learnt from intro-ducing into service new expeditionary capabilities similar to the RAN.

The In te rna t iona l Mar i t ime

Exposition, which ran concurrently with the conference, provided hun-dreds of junior and senior sailors with the opportunity to discuss with manu-facturers the new technologies being developed for the RAN’s new plat-forms.

Sea Power 2010 also provided the Navy with an opportunity to showcase several current platforms to foreign navy delegations, with HMAS Kuttabul hosting an open day to inspect HMA Ships Ballarat and Newcastle.

Also on hand was HMAS Huon, which was anchored in Darling Harbour, the Navy Marketing team, which distributed more than 1,500 Navy show-bags to international visi-tors, and the RAN Band, which was on song for several stunning perform-ances.

Step forward in key projectTHE Defence Materiel Organisation has received the Chief of Navy’s agreement to take the upgraded Guided Missile Frigates (FFGs) into a formal pro-gram of Naval Operational Test and Evaluation.

Defence Minister John Faulkner made the announcement at the opening of the Pacific 2010 International Maritime Congress in Sydney on January 27.

“On the basis of the significant progress that has been achieved, Project SEA1390 Phase 2.1, the FFG Upgrade Project, has now been removed from the list of projects of concern,” Senator Faulkner said.

“This brings the FFG upgrade contract closer to completion.

“There is still work to be done to tune and tailor the delivered systems to Navy’s contemporary requirements. There is also an ever-present need to configure and augment the systems in ships deploying into operational areas to ensure that they have the best available capability to meet the threats in those areas.

“We have learned valuable les-sons from the FFG upgrade experi-ence and, despite its problems, we are delivering a much improved capability.”

The Navy’s operational testing, evaluation and tailoring process will support wide operational employment of these very capable ships.

ALLIES: US Commander Navy Sea Systems Command, VADM Kevin M. McCoy, meets with CN VADM Russ Crane, AO, AM, CSM, RAN, at the Sea Power Conference in Sydney. Photo: ABIS Hayley Clarke

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By LEUT Peter Shirley

THE crew of HMAS Stuart (CMDR Andrew Masters) took some time out from conducting counter-terrorism and counter-narcotic smuggling operations in the Gulf of Oman to celebrate Australia Day in true Aussie spirit with a game of cricket on the flight deck.

The afternoon weather put on perfect cricket conditions for the sailors and the match had a great turnout by crew members not on watch.

To compensate for the size of

the ground, a ball tethered with string was used.

As the day drew to a close, the crew enjoyed a steel deck bar-beque dinner with a spectacular view of the Arabian sunset.

CMDR Masters said that, in recognition of those back in Australia doing it tough, dona-tions were collected for the ship’s charity.

“A total of $700 was raised during the afternoon with pro-ceeds to be donated to “Gran’s Van”, our ship’s nominated char-ity,” CMDR Masters said.

“Gran’s Van is a food van based in Burnie, Tasmania, which

provides meals for the homeless and needy. It has almost 300 part-time volunteers.”

Although far away from home, everyone on board Stuart agreed it was important to mark Australia Day by taking the opportunity to sit back, enjoy a barbecue and play some cricket.

“It is also a time to remember that some people at home have their own challenges and difficul-ties,” CMDR Masters said.

“We would like to say ‘Thanks Australia’, and remind everyone that our best wishes and support are with those in the community who are doing it tough.”

HOW’Z THAT?!: HMAS Stuart celebrates Australia Day with a BBQ and cricket on the flight deck while on patrol in the Gulf of Oman.Photo: LEUT Stuart Cayzer

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By LEUT Peter Shirley

HMAS Stuart (CMDR Andrew Masters) recently completed her first patrol in the MEAO, stopping off in the Gulf of Aden for maintenance, re-supply and respite.

While inbound to the port, outgo-ing Commander of Australia’s Forces in the Middle East, MAJGEN Mark Kelly, visited the ship, which recently began operations.

Stuart’s tasks will include escorting merchant shipping in the maritime cor-ridors of the Gulf of Aden, as well as tracking and reporting on any piracy.

“On behalf of Joint Task Force 633, I welcome you to Operation Slipper and I wish you well in your counter-piracy and maritime security efforts,” MAJGEN Kelly said.

During his visit, MAJGEN Kelly also presented a number of medals and awards and addressed the ship’s company.

While in port, Stuart received her first full load of mail since deploying; 978 kilograms were delivered to the ship, and a further 800-plus kilograms were await-ing delivery.

The presents and care packages sent from loved ones put a smile on the crews’ faces and reminded them that, although far away, they were in the thoughts of families and friends.

Stuart’s port visit also coincided with that of Spanish and Japanese naval ships.

While alongside, CMDR Masters and a number of the crew were given the opportunity to visit the Japanese war-ship Takanami as part of the personnel exchange program.

Takanami welcomed their Australian visitors with a guided tour of the destroy-er. Stuart reciprocated, with Takanami’s CO and some of her crew gaining an insight into life on board an Aussie war-ship.

“The Japanese sailors commented on the comfortable living conditions on board Stuart, while our sailors were unan-imously impressed by the highly-polished brasswork on Takanami,” CMDR Masters said. “Even the upperdeck door hinges were gleaming.”

Stuart continues to enhance security in the MEAO through her commitment to counter-terrorism, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy operations.

HMAS Farncomb is in maintenance following the recent electrical failure of one of its three main generators.

The problem stems from the way some of the generators were manufac-tured. At no time was the crew at risk, but investigations are continuing to determine the impact the deficiency may have on the remainder of the submarine fleet.

Chief of Navy VADM Russ Crane, AO, AM, CSM, RAN, said he was disap-pointed by the development.

“Navy will continue to work with DMO, industry and ASC Pty Ltd to deter-mine the extent of the issue and rectify this problem.”

Farncomb will remain alongside until this issue has been rectified.

Stuart out of Africa

ON WATCH: HMAS Stuart arrives in the Gulf of Aden as part of Operation Slipper, while right, ABATA Krystal Collis presents a Stuart Flight patch to a member of the Japanese Flight Crew from the warship Takanami during a personnel exchange program visit in the Gulf of Aden.

Photos: LEUT Peter Shirley

HMAS Farncomb in maintenance Women’s leadership program to expand THE 2009 initiative to enhance female leadership in the RAN will be expanded this year as part of New Generation Navy, which seeks to improve Navy’s culture, leadership and structure.

The Navy Women’s Leadership Program was conducted throughout 2009 with 28 women. It was the first program of its kind in the ADF and provided the opportunity for females leaders from the rank of leading seaman to commander (and APS

equivalents) to participate in five Australian Women and Leadership Forum events.

Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Minister Greg Combet said he was pleased to announce that the Women’s Leadership Program would be conducted again in 2010.

“This year the program will include, for the first time, a women’s mentoring program for an additional 50 Navy women,” Mr Combet said.

“The new mentoring program is highly regarded and has been

implemented in many corporate and public sector organisations around Australia, as part of gender diversity strategies to help women achieve their career potential and counter the gender imbalance in the workforce.

“The female officers, sailors and public servants who completed the program last year provided positive feedback and have indicated strong enthusiasm and motivation to imple-ment their new skills in the work-place.”

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By LCDR Fenn Kemp

AS MOST of us were enjoying some down time over Christmas, Navy’s Armidale Class Patrol Boats, under the control of Border Protection Command, continued to apprehend suspected irregular arrivals off Australia’s northern coastline.

Almost a dozen patrols were con-ducted over the festive season with no fewer than 14 crews given little, if any, time to relax over the break.

HMAS Maitland picked up nine irregular arrivals on Boxing Day and another 11 two days later. HMAS Launceston was also busy, picking up 30 irregular arrivals and three crew north east of Gove a few days later. Launceston had been very busy in the run-up to the festive season, apprehending SIEV 85 and 86 just two days apart.

Christmas Day saw Launceston on patrol near Port Essington. The CO LCDR Tony Allen said the day didn’t go by without a good dose of festive cheer.

“We were able to anchor for a few hours,” LCDR Allen said.

“The sailors had a lie in then Santa arrived in all the gear with presents for all.

“That was followed by a massive feed with the chefs cooking up a serious amount of seafood and tradi-tional turkey with all the trimmings.”

In the days before Christmas, the Operation Resolute fleet played host to the Chief of Navy, who was keen to thank them for their hard work during a very busy year.

“These visits are vital for me,” CN said. “It’s critical for me and my staff to stay tuned in to the needs of our people.”

CN spent three days visit-

ing several of the patrol boats on station off Australia’s far north. It gave the crews of HMA Ships Maitland, Wollongong, Larrakia and Maryborough the opportunity to speak with their Chief and discuss the past year. The visit also provid-ed CN with the opportunity to talk up Navy’s successes on Operation Resolute in the national media with TV and radio networks giving wide-spread attention to the ACPBs’ activ-ities.

“Each boarding brings risks and challenges,” CN said, “but the ACPB is a safe, capable and reliable asset, which plays a vital role in protect-ing Australia’s interests in northern waters.”

The ACPBs will continue to provide a vital service in delivering against the Government’s northern border security requirements.

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In fact, the 25-person strong CTF 150 Operation Slipper team (CDRE Richard Menhinick) used some of the money raised to buy a Christmas tree as well as cricket gear to hold their own Boxing Day test match against a UK team.

HMAS Stuart (CMDR Andrew Masters) will be using the money to produce a cruise book and DVD, while HMAS Launceston, with Ardent 5 (LCDR Anthony Allen) on board, pur-chased multi-media players for the mess televisions.

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By FLTLT Trevor Grant

COMPETITORS from all over eastern Australia gathered on the NSW south coast in early January to participate in the biannual George Bass Surfboat Marathon.

The seven-day race follows the route George Bass first rowed with his crew in 1797 while exploring the east coast of Australia.

Beginning at Batemans Bay, competitors rowed more than 190km of the original route to Eden during the Navy-sponsored race.

Navy’s beach team manager CMDR Rod Harrod said the mara-thon was an extremely arduous event and tested every competitor to their core.

“This event tested competitors courage, strength and teamwork – all core values of the RAN,” CMDR Harrod said.

But it’s not just about the rowers; like the competing teams, CMDR Harrod had a small dedicated team of sailors who gave up their New Year break to support the George Bass Surfboat Marathon.

CMDR Harrod said that, without the support in the background from all of the volunteers (Navy, surf club members, St Johns Ambulance and the families of competitors) the race would not happen.

His beach team of CPO Kel Bryant, LS Dana Richards and SMN Janelle Price, actively engaged the


By Michael Brooke

FORMER sailor Julian Hart was recent-ly awarded an Australia Day Medallion in recognition of 17 years dedicat-ed service to the RAN as the Ship’s Movements Officer at Port Services – Sydney.

Mr Hart, who has recorded a com-bined 45 years in the Navy and the APS, received the Medallion and framed certif-icate from CO Kuttabul, CMDR Christine Clarke, at a morning tea on January 25.

The proud old salt, who swallowed the anchor in 1992 after 28 years service in the Navy, received the Australia Day award for meeting the ideals set by the Australia Day Council.

CMDR Clarke said the Medallion was awarded in appreciation of Mr Hart’s outstanding devotion to the RAN and its core values, through his outstanding supervision and provision of operational support of the Fleet Units.

“Your enthusiastic and professional manner, underpinned by your excellent management and safety-focused coordi-nation skills have been pivotal in the con-tinued and effective operation of the Port Services Organisation, and have directly contributed to the timely and fluid provi-sion of operational capability in support of the Fleet and visiting foreign war-ships,” CMDR Clarke said.

The certificate was signed by COMAUSFLT RADM Steve Gilmore.

Mr Hart is one of several dozen Navy personnel to be awarded an Australia Day Medallion in 2010.

A u s t r a l i a D a y A c h i eve m e n t Medallions provide Government depart-ments and agencies with the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of their staff for outstanding performance of spe-cial projects or in performance of their core duties.

Old salt saluted on Australia Day

PROUD SERVICE: LCDR Gerry Savvakis, Julian Hart and CMDR Christine Clarke take a moment to pose for the camera after Mr Hart received an Australia Day Medallion in recognition of his service to the RAN.

Marathon effort

large crowds that gathered on the beaches for the start and finish of each leg.

“We had lots of work to do set-ting up at the start and then packing up to reset at the finish so the crowds waiting had something to do,” CPO Bryant said.

LS Richards, also a member of the Shellharbour Surf Lifesaving Club, said that, as a rower, partici-pating in the George Bass race was a great achievement that rowers would remembered for the rest of their lives.

“Supporting the race is some-thing to be proud of and something that gives you a great deal of pleas-ure,” LS Richards said.

CMDR Blake, a Reserve Dental Officer, is a member of the Bermagui Surf Lifesaving Club based on the south coast of NSW and has been involved in surfboat rowing for a number of years.

“The George Bass marathon is one of the most gruelling events I have ever done,”CMDR Blake said.

The rain, wind and heavy sea conditions didn’t deter CMDR Blake and the rest of her team from push-ing on to the end of the marathon.

“For me to not only participate but to actually finish is great. I take my hat off to those original explor-ers that rowed from Sydney, around Tasmania and back.”

HAPPY TO HELP: LS Dana Richards, SMN Janelle Price and CPO Kel Bryant were part of the beach team supporting the race.

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By Graham Davis

LAST year’s 2009 RSL Cadet of the Year Myles Boatman barely had time to dry his feet before being sworn in as a recruit in the Permanent Navy.

A momentous 18 months ended when he was sworn in to the Service in a ceremony at Parramatta on January 18.

A member of the ship’s com-pany of the Australian Navy Cadet unit TS Sirius (CMDR ANC Phillip Anderson) based at Kyeemagh, Sydney, Myles was invited to submit an entry to the RSL NSW Cadet of the Year lit-erary competition.

The entry had to include ele-ments of drill, dress, bearing and first aid, with a follow-up interview on youth development issues, general knowledge ques-tions relating to the RSL and an understanding of Australia’s military traditions and the Anzac spirit.

Myles was subsequently named the 2009 RSL NSW Cadet of the Year – and his prize was a 10-day voyage in STS Young Endeavour.

H e j o i n e d t h e Yo u n g Endeavour in early January, sail-ing along the NSW coast before disembarking in Newcastle on January 15.

IN BRIEF

Top cadet joins RAN family

He just had time to dry his feet before he was on his way to Defence Force Recruiting’s Parramatta centre on January 18.

He was one of 15 general entry personnel to be formally accepted into the permanent ranks of the RAN.

CDTSMN Boatman became REC Boatman.

With his grandparents and his training ship’s XO SBLT Chris

Hartley proudly looking on, Senior Naval Defence Recruiting Officer – Parramatta, LCDR Barbara Woodruff, handed Myles his enlistment certificate and wel-comed him aboard.

After saying his farewells Myles and the other 14 were taken by bus to Sydney Airport for the journey to HMAS Cerberus to begin 11 weeks basic training.

WELCOME ABOARD: DFR’s LCDR Barbara Woodruff presents enlistee Myles Boatman with his Certificate of Enlistment.Photo: ABIS Sarah Williams

HMAS Anzac/Tobruk Association National Reunion

THE President of the Assocation invites all personnel who served in HMA Ships Anzac and Tobruk to participate in the national reun-ion to be held at Tweed Heads Twin Towns from July 15-18, 2010.

For information contact the Association Secretary, Graham Bermingham, on (03) 9877 6715 or email [email protected]

THE Far East Strategic Reserve Navy Association of Australia will present the 55th Anniversary International Reunion of Service in the Commonwealth Far East Strategic Reserve at the Twin Town Services Club, Coolangatta-Tweed Heads, from May 27-30 2010.

Registrations are invited from all Australian and New Zealand Navy personnel and their wives who served in the FESR from 1955 to 1971.

For more information visit the FESR website at www.fes-rnavy.asn.au or contact reunion committee secretary Tony Isaac on (07) 3395 3070 or email [email protected]

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FOLLOWING the success of the Newcastle Veterans’ Expo last year, the NSW RSL and Department of Veterans’ Affairs are launching the inaugural Sydney Veterans’ and Defence Expo at Penrith Pace Way on March 6.

The aim of the day is to pro-vide information to the veteran and Defence community on health and community services to edu-cate them on the importance of health and wellbeing.

The event will also raise awareness about the work carried out by ex-Service organisations and the services they provide to the veteran and Defence commu-nity. Emergency services will also be supporting and attending the day.

Groups attending will include the NSW RSL along with sub branches from Penrith RSL, Parramatta RSL, Blacktown RSL, Auburn RSL and Seven Hills Toongabbie RSL.

Also providing information will be Blue Mountains VVAF, VVPK PM Assoc. Granville, the ADF represented by RAAF Richmond, Victoria Barracks and HMAS Kuttabul, Veterans’ Soul Choir and Kids of Veterans.

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ADF joins cyber warfare fightBy SGT Andrew Hetherington

AUSTRALIA joined the world-wide cyber warfare fight with the offi-cial opening of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) on January 15.

Defence investigated approximate-ly 200 electronic security incidents on its own networks each month in 2009.

The CSOC was set up in July 2009 at cost of $3 million and is a unit of the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD).

Defence Minister John Faulkner said old assumptions about geograph-ic boundaries and time zones were obsolete.

“Cyberspace is always open for business,” Mr Faulkner said.

“But this also brings great chal-lenges to those who guard our elec-tronic borders.”

Lynn Moore, Head of CSOC, said the unit drew on DSD’s expertise and high powered computing resources to understand cyber threats.

“CSOC operations and response teams react to significant threats on Government networks and informa-tion,” Ms Moore said.

“We also assist agency informa-

tion communication technology staff in developing mitigation strategies.”

CSOC will also provide advice and threat assessment to Government through its relationship with the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Australia.

AT THE FOREFRONT: Defence Minister John Faulkner speaks at the official opening of the Cyber Security Operations Centre in can-berra.Photo: Bryan Doherty

Head of the Cyber Security Operations Centre Lynn Moore

said the most common incidents against Defence networks involved spoofing and phishing.

“Spoofing is a way of attacking a computer program, in which the pro-gram is modified,” she said.

“Phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames through the use of socially engineered emails.

“The threat actor creates an email that appears to be genuine to con-vince the victim to open it and down-load malicious software.”

In some cases the email was tai-lored to the victim or appears to come from an email address familiar to one the victim may be familiar with.

“The CSOC provided advice and mitigation strategies to many agencies regarding these types of activities,” Ms Moore said.

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“The Defence and Science Technology Organisation (DSTO) has developed one of the best-known capabilities, the active missile decoy Nulka, which revolutionised ship pro-tection.

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By Graham Davis

HMAS Cairns (CMDR Bob Heffey) has a new-purpose built canteen, which after two years in the making, will offer meals to the more than 900 personnel who work on the base and those serving on homeported ships.

But there’s an added bonus.The new canteen will allow Navy

cooks to progress their competency log books and give them the oppor-tunity to cater for functions.

The canteen presents a great opportunity for them to further their skills under the direct supervision of the Fleet Logistics Support Element – Cairns POCK Rick Currie.

“The new facility is first class and provides Navy chefs with an excellent opportunity to apply and develop practical skills in satisfy-ing their work experience journals,” POCK Currie said.

The canteen, owned and operated by the HMAS Cairns Welfare Fund, boasts a state-of-the-art galley and,

New canteen sure to please

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: POCK Rick Currie, LSSN Peter McKirdy, LSCK James Elliott, POCK Andrea Ruffy, CMDR Bob Heffey and LCDR Greg Crass enjoy the new canteen at HMAS Cairns.

By SBLT Carolyn Docking

GAP year sailors SMNs Andy Saccoia and Kelsey Doudle describe their expe-riences as positive and have both learnt a great deal about the Navy in a short period of time.

SMN Saccoia graduated from Pedare Christian College in 2007 in South Australia.

“When I was studying for the year 12 exams, the gap year television com-mercials started appearing so I decided to look into it when I finished school and, from then on, I was hooked,” he said.

His family and friends supported his move to the Navy.

“My parents think it’s good that I’m doing this and some friends think it’s cool, but others can’t understand why I’d want to leave home.

“The experience is so good though – I’d rather be here instead of being home doing the same things. Everywhere you go, you meet new people so I’m never really alone.”

SMN Saccoia graduated from recruit school on April 24 last year, which he said was the highlight of his gap year.

“I really enjoyed recruit school, although coming from a year off into something like that was hard at first,” he said.

SMN Saccoia completed four weeks of seamanship training then posted to HMAS Melville for two weeks for his first sea time experience. On June 9 he posted to HMAS Huon and worked with MHC Crew Two for 10 weeks alongside and stayed on Huon for the arrival of MHC Crew One.

“The Huon crew were really good to me and took me under their wing. I learnt such a lot in such a short space of time. There are things you experience that no-one outside of Navy can under-stand. It’s a good feeling being in a job like no other.”

SMN Saccoia was presented with his

helmsman certificate by Huon CO LCDR Dugald Clelland in November while in Hobart for Fleet Training Activity Dugong. He will finish his gap year on February 9 but plans to continue on with full-time service.

Eighteen-year-old SMN Doudle hails from Minnipa, a small farming commu-nity in South Australia, with a population of about 100.

“I grew up in a really small town and the school was between two towns, virtu-ally in a paddock,” she said.

SMN Doudle first heard about the gap year when Defence Force Recruiters visited Karcultaby Area School. As well, one of her friends completed the Army Gap Year program and gave her a lot of extra information.

“I finished school and didn’t know what I wanted to do, so I applied for uni-versity and then deferred because I didn’t want to go straight from school. I thought I’d give this a try,” she said.

“It’s been a really good experience so far and I’ve loved it all. It’s so different from where I’ve come from and everyone is really proud of me back home.”

SMN Doudle said her highlights so far had been recruit school and the amount of travelling she had done. She began recruit school on May 4 last year and said she enjoyed the bus trip to Canberra to look at the Australian Defence Force Academy and also to Jervis Bay to see HMAS Creswell.

“I’ve made some of the best friends that I’ll have forever. You become so close because you are living together and going through the same things.”

SMN Doudle posted to HMAS Diamantina then to Huon for a short time before heading back to Diamantina just before she sailed for New Zealand.

Her next posting is to HMAS Cairns in February 2010.

“I want to see what the HSOs do and then I’ll decide whether to join full-time.”

Gap year sailors’ keen on Navy

according to POCK Andrea Ruffy, is extremely well set out.

“It offers an opportunity for cooks to work in a commercial kitchen environment and maintain and improve their food preparation and time management skills,” POCK Ruffy said.

The canteen adjoins the pic-turesque outside dining area that flows into the LCDR Chris ‘Gags’

Gallagher patio. It has views of Trinity Inlet and of ships alongside the base.

An indoor dining area provides protection from the tropical elements and additional seating for peak peri-ods.

The menu incorporates healthy eating with fresh salads, sandwiches and wraps, as well as the usual fast food offering.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Gap Year sailor SMN Andy Saccoia is has enjoyed his time in the Navy and is planning to continue with full-time service when his Gap Year finishes on February 9.

KEEN, BUT STILL DECIDING: SMN Kelsey Doudle, who grew up in a small farming community in South Australia, is heading for HMAS Cairns next and says she wants to see what the HSOs do before deciding whether to join full-time.

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HMA Ships Gascoyne and Yarra have returned to their homeport after participating in mine clearance exer-cise LAGOON MINEX 09 held in the Noumea Lagoon.

The French-hosted exercise com-bined forces with HMNZ Ships Manwanui and Resolution, French Ship Jacques Cartier (with Unmanned Underwater Vehicles – UUV’s – and clearance divers) and the United States Navy’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit One (including Mine Counter Measure dolphins, UUVs and clearance divers).

Together 156 Mk 14 and Mk 17 mines were identified. Some of the mines were raised, towed clear and were either ditched outside the lagoon in deep water, or countermined in a safe disposal area.

HMAS Yarra topped the unit count with 68 mines identified.

During World War II, defensive minefields were laid to defend the sea-ward approaches to Noumea against the advancing Japanese.

When the war ended, mines were swept and sunk by US forces leaving a large number of unexploded mines in the lagoon.

Divers clear Noumea of minesSUNKEN HAZARDS: ABCD Michael Train approaches the Mk 14 Sea Mine prior to underwater demolition, while, left, ABCD Rosco Fernandez inspects an Mk 14 Mine that is wired for a controlled detonation. More than 1800 mines were deployed around the waters of Noumea during WWII. Photos: Photographe et gerant de Balao

Reform to Defence medication procedureJOINT Health Command has intro-duced a new ADF Medicines Formulary that will significantly improve pharma-cy distribution processes and bring the ADF in line with civilian best practice.

The new publication catalogues the medicines routinely available to Defence health practitioners for prescribing to members.

SO1 Pharmacy WGCDR John Hatfield said most ADF members would notice little change.

“Most of the medicines in normal use in the ADF are included in the ADF for-mulary but there will be some changes,” WGCDR Hatfield said.

“Some products that are not really medicines will no longer be routinely available.”

He said the most common examples of these were dietary supplements and ‘complementary’ medicines.

“Multiple brands of the same medi-cines will no longer be available and, where there are many medicines avail-able to treat specific conditions, the range of those available will be reduced.”

Joint Health Command health centres will also be able to obtain other medi-cines when the healthcare needs of indi-vidual ADF members cannot be met with ADF Formulary medicines.

MEDICINE CHECKUP: The way some medications are supplied through Defence are being brought into line wiht civilian best practice.Photo: CPL Mark McConnell


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By ABCSO Ben Lake

THREE sailors from HMAS Cerberus have helped raise more than $1800 for the Royal Childrens Hospital by join-ing the team at Hastings McDonalds, preparing and selling 940 Big Macs on McHappy Day.

LSBM Andrew Rigby, LSCIS Stephen Mantavani and ABCSO Ben Lake worked the drive-through window alongside McDonalds staff during the November 14 event.

The naval presence was bolstered by the local fire brigade and patrons ben-

efited from free windscreen washing, face painting and pony rides.

CO Cerberus CAPT Sheldon Williams said it was great to see a large number of Cerberus’ ship’s company calling in at Hasting McDonalds and supporting the event.

“This is a perfect example of the close connection Cerberus enjoys with the local community and it’s a privilege to support such a worthwhile cause,” CAPT Williams said.

While everyone enjoyed the day, sights are firmly set on 2010 and the chance to set new records for charity.

Cerberus sailors chip in for maccas charity

DO YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT?: LSBM Andrew Rigby, LSCIS Stephen Mantavani and ABCSO Ben Lake of HMAS Cerberus help out at Hastings McDonalds on McHappy Day.

THE RANRTF has been award-ed an honourable mention at the prestigious Comcare Awards for Excellence.

The awards, held on November 17, offered an opportunity to profile top performing public sector agencies in the management of risk.

Chairman of the RANRTF CDRE Paul Kinghorne accepted the award on behalf of Navy.

“This is a significant achievement by the RANRTF and for Navy,” CDRE Kinghorne said.

“Noting the size and resources available to some of the other award recipients, I am extremely proud of

our efforts to be awarded an honour-able mention.”

This award caps off a bumper year for the RANRTF with 1725 Christmas loans processed, approved and paid ($1.725 million) and 935 General/Special Purpose loans (thus far) proc-essed, approved and paid ($3.3 mil-lion).

With continued financial support from the RANCCF, the RANRTF con-tinues to work hard to provide the best possible loan products and grants for Navy people and/or their families.

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By CMDR Andy Clowes

IF YOU were unlucky enough to be involved in a serious medical trauma in early December, then RAAF Base Amberley in South East Queensland was the place to be.

Outside a major metropolitan intensive care unit, it’s unlikely you would find a more highly qualified group of intensive care specialists anywhere in the country.

Conducted entirely by ADF Reservists and led by Navy Reservist LCDR Anthony Holley, 22 ADF medical staff were recently put through the Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (BASIC) Course.

The course was developed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and consists of theory and practical instruction in procedures and skills performed by medical professionals in intensive care in both military and civilian environments.

LCDR Holley is a senior inten-sive care specialist at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and, through his civilian contacts, was able to facilitate the course for the benefit of the ADF.

Reserve MOs focus on intensive care

“The high tempo of ADF opera-tions means that the skills provided on the BASIC course are invalu-able to medical professionals in the ADF,” LCDR Holley said.

Despite the acronym of BASIC, the course is anything but. Students undertake a series of lectures in the morning and then spend the after-noon undergoing practical hands on training in subjects as diverse as critical care radiology, arrhythmias and trauma management.

Students were universal in their praise for the course highlighting

the valuable insights they gained through being exposed to experts in the area of intensive care manage-ment.

Again, using his civilian con-tacts, LCDR Holley was able to enlist the support of his Reservist colleagues from a number of inten-sive care units from Queensland Hospitals.

LCDR Holley said that, without the support of the Reservists and the hospitals where they work, the course would not have happened.

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Australia Day Honours List

Doing Navy proudOFFICER (AO) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION

➤ VADM Russell CRANE, AM, CSM, RAN, for distinguished service as Deputy Chief of Navy and as Chief of Navy.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION

➤ RADM Trevor Norman JONES, CSC, RAN, for exceptional service as the Director General Navy Capability, Performance and Plans and as the Director General Military Strategic Commitments.

➤ CDRE Ian Richard MIDDLETON, RAN, for excep-tional service to the RAN in a range of demanding command and management appoint-ments, particularly as the Australian Navy Surface Force Element Group Commander.

➤ CDRE Robyn Margaret WALKER, RAN, for exception-al service as a medical officer in the ADF.

MEDAL (OAM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION

➤ CPO Kelvin HARRIS, for meri-torious service to the Anzac Class ships and as the CPO in charge of Propulsion Systems onboard HMAS Toowoomba.

➤ CMDR Michael Dermot MACNEILL, RAN, for meri-torious service to the RAN in the field of Simulation and Systems Support and Development, HMAS Watson, CO of the Australian Joint Acoustic Analysis Centre and as Director of the Air Warfare System Centre, HMAS Albatross.

➤ WO Brendan Andrew WOODSELL, for meritorious service in the field of Combat Systems and as an outstand-ing warrant officer in the RAN.

COMMENDATION FOR DISTINGUISHED

SERVICE

➤ CAPT Michael Joseph NOONAN, RAN, for distin-guished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Joint Task Force 633, Middle East Area of Operations, from September 2008 to March 2009.

➤ CMDR Jonathan David SADLEIR, RAN, for dis-

tinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Commander of Task Group 633.1 and CO, HMAS Parramatta, Middle East Area of Operations, from August 2008 to January 2009.

CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS (CSC)

➤ PO Richard Allan CURRIE, for outstanding achievement as the Catering Services Manager, Fleet Logistic Support Element, HMAS Cairns in the provision of Catering Services and training.

➤ CAPT Raymond John LEGGATT, RAN, for outstand-ing achievement as the CO HMAS Watson and as the Training Authority Maritime Warfare.

➤ CAPT Scott Jeffrey LOCKEY, RAN, for outstanding achieve-ment as the OIC of the Rotary Wing Section in the Directorate General Technical Airworthiness and as the Chief Engineer of the Naval Aviation System Program Office.

➤ CMDR Paul Karpo MANDZIY, RAN, for outstanding achieve-ment as the CO of HMAS Manoora.

CONSPICUOUS SERVICE MEDAL (CSM)

➤ LCDR David Grieve BROWN, RAN, for meritorious achieve-ment as the Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Farncomb during preparation for, and conduct of, operations between February 2006 and June 2007.

➤ CMDR Wendy Anne BULLEN, RAN, for meritorious achieve-ment as the Navy Graded Other Ranks Pay Case Coordinator in support of Navy personnel.

➤ CPO Neil Ian CHAPLIN, for meritorious achievement as Deputy Marine Engineering Officer (Chief Artificer) in HMAS Farncomb.

➤ LCDR Scott Anthony HOULIHAN, RAN, for meritori-ous achievement to the RAN as the Port Services Manager, Fleet Base East, HMAS Kuttabul.

➤ CPO Benjamin Mark MACQUEEN, for meritori-ous achievement while employed as Chief Boatswain onboard the Landing Platform Amphibious HMAS Manoora.

Navy celebrates Australia Day in style By Michael Brooke

THE vital role of the sailors who founded Australia and those who have protected our shores in times of war and peace were

saluted in grand style when the nation celebrated Australia Day on January 26.

Chief of Navy VADM Russ Crane, AO, AM, CSM, RAN, said the RAN’s prominent role in the Australia Day fes-tivities reflected its important contribu-tion to nation building over more than 200 years.

VADM Crane said the RAN helped make Australia Day 2010 a day to remember.

Scores of Navy personnel joined hands with their Army and Air Force counterparts to raise the ADF’s public profile by participating in an array of displays and musical performances in Sydney Harbour and throughout the country.

Navy played a key role in the ADF’s contribution to the Australia Day cel-ebration in Sydney Harbour, where HMAS Darwin (CMDR Christopher Smith) served as the Flag Ship of the 174th Australia Day Regatta.

The Regatta is the world’s oldest continuous annual sailing regatta and was originated by sailors to celebrate the First Fleet.

Darwin was the jewel in the crown of the activities in pristine Sydney Harbour, where she stood head and shoulders above the armada of yachts, tall ships and ferries that competed in the Regatta.

Navy’s contribution to the Australia Day celebrations in Sydney included several impressive public performances by the RAN Band and search and res-cue demonstrations by two Sea King Helicopters from 817 Sqn, one of which carried a giant Australian Flag across the Harbour.

The Sea King from 817 Sqn was piloted by LEUT Nick Bane and LEUT Ben White.

LEUT Bane is a Royal Navy exchange officer who said flying the largest Australian Flag on Australia Day was a milestone he never imagined.

“Flying a Sea King with such a huge flag, which weighs 500 pounds and measures 50x75 metres, is really difficult,” he said.

“But the Harbour on Australia Day is just such an amzaing sight from the air.”

As the Flag Ship for the 174th Australia Day Regatta, Darwin flew the Regatta’s new burgee, which incorpo-rates the colours of the Naval Crown, the Southern Cross and the Australian Flag.

CMDR Smith said Darwin’s ship’s company were honoured to have served as the Regatta Flag Ship.

“Darwin is proud to be the centre-piece of this fine Australian tradition, for all Australians to see positioned in the harbour where warships have always been,” he said.

“It’s a great feeling of pride to have

the eyes of the nation upon you on Australia Day.”

Australia Day provided Darwin with an excellent opportunity to display her wide range of capabilities to the public, with more than 100 VIP guests enjoy-ing tours of the ship, which recently returned from a 17-week deployment to South East Asia.

The Regatta VIP guests included NSW Governor Marie Basher, Sir James Hardy, Kt OBE, President Australia Day Regatta, Commander Australia Fleet RADM Steve Gilmore, Forces Commander Australia MAJGEN David Morison, and Air Commander Australia, AVM Mark Skidmore.

Darwin also hosted a afternoon tea for CN and a dozen foreign navy chiefs, who soaked up the Australia Day festiv-ities on the eve of the 2010 Sea Power Conference.

CMDR Smith said Darwin’s suc-

cess as the Flag Ship, and also as host of so many VIPs on such a day of such national significance, was a tribute to the hard work of her ship’s company.

Her crew worked tirelessly for two weeks to get Darwin ship shape and squared away for the Australia Day cel-ebration.

Darwin’s hard working cooks and steward’s provided the guests with a buffet luncheon on the flight deck, which Food Services Manager, POCK Scott Oram, described as a “feast fit for a king”.

POCK Oram said the meal started with a fresh chilled tomato and mint soup, followed by a succulent roast lamb, which was served with a selection of fine meats marinated and seared on the barbecue by the chefs on board.

“The meal included the freshest of Aussie seafood straight from the Sydney

markets, which was enjoyed with crisp white wine,” he said.

In reference to the mouth-watering desert, POCK Oram, said the “icing on the cake” was the fresh summer ber-ries that we all enjoy this time of year, which were perched on top of the tradi-tional Aussie pavlova. Yum!

While Darwin was the focal point of the festivities in Sydney Harbour, the RAN Band was on song with several public performances.

The RAN Band entertained members of the public during performances at the harbourside amphitheatre and also at the RAN Heritage Centre.

RAN Band Director, LCDR Phil Anderson, said the RAN Band Sydney Detachment rehearsed intensely in the lead up to Australia Day and its perform-ances at the 2010 Sea Power Conference and the Military Tattoo.

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LOOKIN’ SHARP: (Left) The Royal Guard marches through the streets of Melbourne in celebration of Australia Day.Photo: LSIS Nina Nikolin

WOW!: Pictured right is a small selection of the many cars that turned out for the Mandurah Rod and Custom Car Club’s 10th Annual visit to HMAS Stirling. The event takes place every Australia Day weekend.Photo: ABIS James McDougall

ON SONG: (Far right) ABMUSN Damian Dowd, from the Royal Australian Navy Band –Sydney Detachment, entertains the crowd at the Australia Day celebrations held at the RAN Heritage Center.Photo: LSIS Phillip Cullinan

ADF turns out in BrissyBy Graham Davis

FIVE thousand people braved 35 degree heat to join Navy, Army and Air Force personnel in celebrating Australia Day in Brisbane.

The ceremony, held on the South Bank beside the Brisbane River, highlighted that Australia was a place of “good fortune” but that the threat of terrorism, poverty and hunger were “still part of life.”

There was a reminder that Defence members were serv-ing in many locations overseas.The appearance of the Artillery Band, a RAN Colour Party, the flyover of a RAAF F111, a 21-gun salute, Defence members holding a host of state, territory, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags, were just part of the 45-minute-long ceremony.

A large contingent of vice regal, political, consular, public service, Defence and senior community leaders attended the ceremony.

AIRCDRE Chris Sawade was the official host.CMDR Geoff Fiedler represent-ed the RAN while COL Luke Foster represented Army.

The Governor of Queensland Penelope Wensley reminded the crowd that terrorism, poverty and hun-ger were still part of life.

“We live in a country that enjoys an exceptional quality of life,” Ms Wensley said. “Be gen-erous with that good fortune.”

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, just back from an over-seas holiday, said Australians were admired internationally.Councillor Margaret de Wit, representing the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, called upon Australians to re-commit to make Australia a better place.

POIGNANT: RAN personnel clip the Australian National Flag to the lanyard during the Australia Day ceremony on the South Bank in Brisbane.Photo: Graham Davis

GREAT SAILING WEATHER: (Left) STS Young Endeavour and a flotilla of small yachts and boats sail on Sydney Harbour as part of the Australia Day Regatta with HMAS Darwin’s Australian White Ensign in the foreground.

IMPOSING: (Below) HMAS Darwin was the Flag Ship for the Australia Day celebrations on Sydney Harbour, as an 817 Squadron Sea King flew a giant Australian National Flag overhead.

Photos: ABIS Sarah Williams


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NGN continues positive change

By LEUT Todd Austin

NEW Generation Navy has been focused on generating positive changes to benefit all of Navy.

NGN will be continuing to develop and initiate changes during 2010, which will affect a wide range of areas and members of the Navy, with several major culture projects being finalised in the next couple of months.

To ensure that you are up to date with these changes and how they might benefit you and your ship-mates, you can find details on all of the NGN projects and policies online and consolidated into a monthly update.

From Leadership tools to work-shop information, the latest develop-ments and changes can be found at http://intranet.defence.gov.au/navy-web/sites/NGN/

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Making the change is making a differenceBy LEUT Todd Austin

MORE than 1000 Navy members have enthusiastically attended the “Making the Change” facilita-tor training workshops, the first step in embedding the Signature Behaviours into our culture.

One recent workshop conducted at HMAS Kuttabul in December was attended by Deputy Chief of Navy, RADM Davyd Thomas.

“It was great to witness the process and now we need to drive this change through into the workplace,” RADM Thomas said.

“It’s thought provoking and will make a difference once it gains trac-tion. I think the 1000 mark is a fantas-tic effort and the positive results are starting to show”.

NGN MTC facilitator CMDR Gary Brown was pleased to see the commit-ment by all Navy personnel who have attended the workshops.

“Making the Change workshops are just a start in establishing the Navy’s Signature Behaviours in our everyday activities,” CMDR Brown said.

“It’s tremendous how personnel

EMBRACING CHANGE: Deputy Chief of Navy RADM Davyd Thomas works with Navy members at a recent Making the Change workshop con-ducted at HMAS Kuttabul. More than 1000 Navy members have attended the workshops so far, with many more scheduled to attend this year.

Rejoining Navy easier than ever thanks to NGNBy LEUT Todd Austin

NAVY is short of numbers in cer-tain specialist categories, and ex-members who have the skills and experience in these critical areas – like LSETSM Craig Simpson – are rejoining Navy after a break work-ing in the private sector.

LS Simpson recently returned to full-time Navy service and said com-ing back to Navy had been a change for the better.

“I can definitely say that the grass is not always greener on the other side,” he said.

After an extensive Navy career, LS Simpson was lured by the oppor-tunity to work on an off-shore oil rig with the possible prospects of better pay and conditions.

“It’s a different environment out-side the Navy, with businesses work-ing towards profit rather that the product,” he said.

“In the Navy you are striving for excellence in your work, to be the best you can, rather than how much money is there to make.”

The effort of the Rejoin Case Management Team (RCMT) has assisted Navy in helping qualified people come back into full-time serv-ice.

RCMT’s CMDR Greg Clancy said his team was always delighted to assist the return of those who had taken a break.

“It’s always a pleasure to have former sailors ask about returning and to allay their natural apprehen-sion,” CMDR Clancy said.

“Having the professional knowl-edge and personal experience of pre-vious Servicemen and women return-ing to the Navy is invaluable.”

RCMT has previously been able to drastically shorten the rejoin process for personnel in critical categories, with some applications being com-pleted within 36 hours.

For more information go to on the Rejoin Case Management Team go to [email protected]

WELCOME BACK: LSETSM Craig Simpson on Diamantina Pier, Fleet Base West, following his recent return to full-time Navy service.Photo: ABIS Dove Smithett

from able seamen right through to Deputy Chief of Navy are embracing the change.”

The workshops have been conducted at numerous Defence locations around Australian over the last four months.

Further information on “Making the Change” can be found at http://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/NGN/

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We commend you; congratulations

LCDR J. Dezentje, Head Navy People & ReputationLCDR R. Brown, HMAS SiriusLCDR D. Cooper, CO ADFBFTSLEUT A. Erven, HMAS BallaratLEUT J. Hutchison, HMAS ToowoombaLEUT S. Hill, HMAS ToowoombaHMAS Toowoomba CooksCPOSN T. Dillon, HMAS AnzacCPOMT N. Douthett, HMAS ManooraCPOCK M. Edmondstone, HMAS CerberusCPOB R. Timms, HMAS CreswellCPOET L. Jensen, HMAS HarmanCPOET N. Povey, HMAS Sydney

“On behalf of all sailors of the RAN, I would like to congratulate those personnel that have been formally recognised for their outstanding achievements and contribution to our Navy. I would also like to thank those supervisors who have taken the time to acknowledge their staff in such a way. Congratulations and well done to all.” – Warrant Officer of the Navy Mark Tandy

CN CommendationLCDR M. Jacobson, HMAS FarncombLCDR M. Mitchell, HMAS FarncombLEUT B. Findlater, HMAS FarncombCPOAWASM S. Rule, HMAS FarncombPOCTSSM J. Edhouse, HMAS FarncombPOAWASM G. Langshaw, HMAS FarncombLSMTSMN. Cowey, HMAS FarncombLSAWASM A. Carroll, HMAS FarncombLSWTR K. Hain, CDFABCTSSM S. Veneros, HMAS FarncombABCK R. Baltoft, HMAS FarncombABCD A. McLachlan, ACDT1ABCD R. Dart, ACDT1Mr P. Ryan, NPTC-East

ADF Gold Commendation (CJOPS)

ADF Silver Commendation (DCJOPS)CPOCS J. Little, HMAS StuartPOATA N. Blanch, HMAS StuartLSSN M. Anderson, HMAS Stuart

Silver Commendation (CJTF)LCDR M. Slattery, RANLO BahrainLEUT J. Beatty, HMAS ToowoombaPOMT D. Field, HMAS ToowoombaLSPT N. Gunthorpe, HMAS Toowoomba

Bronze Commendation (CJTF)

CPOMT A. Bowering, HMAS ToowoombaPOMT R. White, HMAS ToowoombaLSCK D. Eslick, HMAS ToowoombaFlight 3 Aviation Maintainers, HMAS Toowoomba

ADF Bronze Commendation (DCJOPS)ABMED J. Brook, JOCSW

LSIS P. Berry, Operation Astute

Bronze Commendation (COMAUSFLT)

LCDR J. Wilkinson, HMAS FarncombLEUT J. McBain, Assail SixLEUT D. McPherson, HMAS SydneyLEUT A. Binns, Fleet AviationSBLT B. Herron, HMAS StuartCPOET T. Gunn-Brockoff, HMAS WallerCPOCTL B. Chenhall, RANTEWSSCPOET M. Nash, HMAS ToowoombaCPOMT G. Fletcher, HMAS PerthPOCIS A. Beakley, HMAS AnzacPOCD S. Flint, ACDT1POCIS M. Baker, HMAS WarramungaPOET S. Bradford, HMAS WarramungaPOAWA G. Thomms, HMAS FarncombPOMT C. Howlett, HMAS ManooraLSCK D. Boyles, Assail FourLSCIS L. Fry, SUBOPS HQJOC(B)LSMT S. Queen, HMAS WarramungaLSBM A. Hampshire, HMAS SydneyLSMT S. English, HMAS BallaratLSCTSSM C. Barrass, HMAS FarncombABCIS P. Durwad, HMAS WarramungaMrs M. McMullen, HYDRO FEGMs N. Staples, FHQ

CO Commendation

Commendations August– October 09

CAPT P. Leavy, CTF 158CMDR R. Boulton, CTF 158CMDR F. Sneath, HJTFCMDR B. Delamont, CTF 158LCDR D. Clelland, HMAS StuartLCDR J. McConnell, HQNORCOMLEUT Z. Geary, HMAS ParramattaPOATA A. McMaster, HMAS Parramatta LSWTR K. Terry, HMAS AruntaLSCIS G. Malouf, HMAS ParramattaLSET A. Milas, HMAS Stuart ABMT S. Jones, HMAS StuartABCTL M. Coghlan, HMAS Stuart LSIS P. Berry, 1JPAU

CPOMT D. Soar, HMAS BalikpapanCPOCD A. Welsh, HMAS ToowoombaPOCSS J.Tingey, HMAS WarramungaPOMT B. Reid, HMAS SiriusPOET G. Bowden, HMAS BallaratPOMT G. Smith, HMAS SuccessPOET A. Winning, HMAS SuccessPOMT A. Moffatt, HMAS SuccessPOMT S. Timms, HMAS SuccessPOCD C. Rae, HMAS ToowoombaPOET D. Horton, HMAS ToowoombaLSCSO D. Powell, HMAS WarramungaLSCSOMW S. Roberts, HMAS WaterhenLSMT A. Heer, HMAS ManooraLSCTS.G. Rampant, HQJTFLSSTD G. Murray, HMAS WarramungaLSET A. Berry, HMAS WarramungaLSET A. Dillon, HMAS WarramungaLSMT E. Holding, HMAS WarramungaLSMT B. Clifford, HMAS WarramungaLSMT D. Moore, HMAS WarramungaLSSTD K. Thomson, HQLSWTR F. Bradley, HMAS KuttabulLSPT T. Muller,HMAS KuttabulLSCSOAC M. Disney, HMAS AruntaLSHS G. Pashen,HMAS CoonawarraLSET C. Lange, HMAS SiriusLSSN K. Williams, HMAS SydneyLSPT T. Hunter, HMAS SydneyLSBM C. Devenny, HMAS SydneyLSCIS J. Galletly, HMAS SydneyLSSN A. Prince, HMAS BallaratLSMT K. Seaborn, HMAS CairnsLSSN M. O’Keefe, HMAS CairnsLSMT J. Canute, HMAS ToowoombaLSMT M. Daniels, HMAS NewcastleLSET Z. Mack, HMAS NewcastleLSSN J. Mapperson, HMAS BallaratLSCK J. Read, HMAS BallaratLSBM R. Fealy, HMAS SuccessLSATA P. Harris, HMAS SuccessLSMT E. Berryman, HMAS Success

LSCK J. James, HMAS SuccessLSBM R. Ward, HMAS BalikpapanLSMT B. Brown, HMAS BalikpapanLSCD D. Jackson, HMAS ToowoombaLSCD R. Dawson, HMAS ToowoombaLSCD B. Brittliff, HMAS ToowoombaLSCD D. Gordon, HMAS ToowoombaLSCD J. Gueudinot, HMAS ToowoombaLSCIS N. Zessin, HMAS ToowoombaLSET A. Baskett, HMAS ToowoombaLSCSO O. Stojanovski, HMAS ToowoombaABET B. Harris, HMAS WarramungaABCK A. Myers, HMAS WarramungaABATV A. Read, HMAS WarramungaABET M. Krause, HMAS WarramungaABET D. Brown, HMAS WarramungaABCIS C.Cervenec, HMAS WarramungaABCSO N. Goss, HMAS WarramungaABCIS H. Paap, HMAS WarramungaABCIS D. Navin, HMAS DiamantinaABCD T. Buchanan, HMAS DiamantinaABBM T. Aldrick, HMAS AruntaABCSO P. Lawrence, HMAS StirlingABCSO K. Cartwright, HMAS BallaratABMT D. Farley, HMAS BallaratABCD J. Williams, HMAS CairnsABMT A. Coady, HMAS NewcastleABMT N. Fernandez, HMAS NewcastleABBM L. Bennett, HMAS NewcastleABMT E. Boland, HMAS NewcastleABET B. Grimmett, HMAS BallaratABSN P. Best, HMAS SuccessABCSO T. Smith, HMAS AruntaABCD L. Wetton, HMAS ToowoombaABET G. Aherns, HMAS ToowoombaABET S. Whitfield, HMAS ToowoombaABBM D. Jarzabek, HMAS ToowoombaLAC/W Cook L. Beard, HMAS TarakanSMNBM J. Pocknee, HMAS KuttabulSMNET S. Shamkhi, HMAS CoonawarraSMNSN V. Osborne, HMAS Cairns


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Last November’s mystery ship was too easy. Some 27 indi-viduals responded and most of them were correct.

To recap, the photo showed a gag-gle of ships at Athol Bight – the moor-ing in Sydney Harbour for ships in reserve or about to be sold off. As the pic (middle right) shows, there are two larger ships nearer the jetty in the fore-ground.

The task was to correctly identify these two ships, given that the shot was taken post-World War II – in the early 1950s.

CPO Scott Barker of HMAS Albatross nominated HMA Ships Australia and Bataan. So did regular, ex-RANR and Defence civilian Reg Bonney.

Sorry gentlemen, neither of these is correct.

Neither is SURFORCOM’s Ted Walsh who says: “My guess would be HMAS Canberra.”

There were a few who were half right – i.e. they correctly named one or other of the two ships in the fore-ground.

Ex-CPOMG Ken Hoey, a first-time mystery-shipper (and welcome, Ken) names them as HMA Ships Shropshire and Tobruk.

CPO Owie Maloney, of HMAS Kuttabul, reckons the largest ship is Shropshire too and so does ex-LME John Walsh of Shortland. John, how-ever, wants to have a bob each way on the second ship being HMAS Quickmatch or HMAS Quibron. He correctly identified her as being of the Q class, but not the ship.

John Par t ing ton goes wi th Shropshire and Bataan. One’s correct … and it’s not Bataan.

And regular Dave Rickard, from the hottest capital and home of the Tour Down Under (until Victoria decides to buy it) says: “The bigger vessel is HMAS Australia, however, HMAS Shropshire has been teasing me a bit, but I have stuck with the ‘Aussie’ as she still has her aircraft crane, unlike Shropshire by the 1950s.

“The shot would have been taken in 1955, while she was waiting to be towed back to the UK for breaking up. Australia survived WWII after becom-ing somewhat of a Kamikaze magnet, having been hit by seven suicide planes in the latter stages of the war.

“The smaller ship would probably be HMAS Quality, the poor old ex-RN Q Class destroyer that didn’t actually make it to the dockyard for conversion to fast anti-submarine frigate like her four sisters.”

One point, Dave. You would have had two if you’d followed your tease.

Other one-pointers include Tony Woodland and Col Atkins from Mudgee.

First in with a completely cor-rect response for Misses November ’09 – and very quick off the mark he was – was CAPT Steve Pearson of the Air Warfare Destroyer Program Management Office.

He says: “I originally thought the County class cruiser would be ‘Aussie’ (HMAS Australia 2) but now I’m not so sure; the destroyer is a Q and given her situation (the others should have been converted, or be in the process of being converted, to Type 15 Frigates) I imagine that it is the only one not so converted, HMAS Quality.

“Back to the County – she doesn’t look to be in very good nick. If it the Q is Quality it’s obviously before she had major surgery to keep her afloat, which I seem to remember was about 1956; and Aussie didn’t pay off until 1954.

“Added to which the after super-structure and the funnels just don’t look right – so I’ll plump for it being HMAS Shropshire, just before she was disposed of it about 1954. That’s the best explanation I can come up with for a poor condition County in the early 1950s.”

Congratulations. Others, in the order in which they

were received, who are accorded hon-ours for correctly identifying both Misses November were: SAPOL ana-lyst Alan Baddams, CMDR Dave Goble, Mark Biega, Peter Naughton, Gordon Branch, POSE Jaffa Robinson, the 83-year-old salt, ex-POWTR Andrew Shannon, Harry Goodall, SQNLDR Jimbo Stewart, Mark Edmistone, ‘Guns’ Manolas, LCDR Richard Francis and ex-POQMG Bill Fox, who emailed his entry all the way from The Land of the Long White Cloud.

Quality, it should be said, had a brief and undistinguished stint in the RAN.

As Alan Baddams says: “HMAS Quality was only in Australian com-mission for about two months, after about three years in commission as HMS Quality in the Royal Navy, and apparently suffered a rather inglorious fate while waiting (in vain) for conver-sion – she started to take on water in 1956, underwent an emergency dry-docking and had her superstructure cut off. She was finally sold to Mitsubishi Ltd in 1958.”

Mark Biega adds: “The only CO Quality had during her time in the

MISS JANUARY: What former RAN ship would have DEAD SLOW painted on her bow? Ladies and gentle-men, put a name on the vintage vessel above by emailing [email protected] before February 12.Image courtesy Vic Jeffery.

ABOVE: Misses November are shown fore-ground – the for-lorn, former HMA Ships Shropshire and Quality.

RIGHT: HMS Quality in earlier livery and hap-pier times in RN service.

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Misses November too easy – in search of a more mysterious lady


RAN was LEUT G. J. B. ‘Buster’ Crabb, later Fleet Commander.”

Thanks also to Mark Edmistone for the extensive historical summary he sent.

And I notice with some forebod-ing that the new year has done noth-ing to mollify the truculent, bellicose and generally stroppy ‘Guns’ Manolas who manages to mispel Stropshire (sic) twice. Apart from identifying the ships, he says: “You are so unkind, why do you persecute me so – could I rely on you for a character refer-

ence should I consider (&*$#!@(*_+#$%@@&(*&^%$@$) apply-ing.........?” So there.

After the debacle of Misses November, with just about everybody correct, I thought that Miss January ought to be a bit more challenging than the decommissioned HMA Ships Shropshire and Quality.

I have not seen this photo elsewhere but that’s not to say it hasn’t been pub-lished. You’ll notice some one in ship’s company has emblazoned DEAD SLOW on the bow. (I assume that this was the way she travelled most of the

time … rather than her name.) That ought to be a dead giveaway if you can find it in a book or elsewhere …

I don’t usually offer hints but it appears that DEAD SLOW may have been named after a 19th century Irish immigrant who became a NSW attor-ney general and after whom a small village, not far from Kempsey, is named.

Let me have your assertions/opinions/best guesses to [email protected] by February 12.

– LCDR Antony Underwood

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AS JAPANESE forces pushed south into Indonesia, a small fleet of Allied ships did all they could to hold off the

invasion in the Java Sea. Following the battle of the Java Sea

in late-February 1942, HMAS Perth and USS Houston were the only Allied ves-sels capable of continuing the fight.

After a brief stop in Tandjeong Priok, Indonesia, Perth and Houston made a break for the Sunda Straight to escape the Japanese invasion fleet that was clos-ing from the Java Sea.

Both ships were short of ammunition for their main armament as well as fuel oil, but the closing Japanese meant that clearing into the Indian Ocean was of greater importance than re-supply.

As the two ships approached the straight, an unknown vessel was spot-ted on the horizon and challenged. After passing an unusual reply, the mystery ship lay down a screen of smoke and turned away.

Identifying the ship as a Japanese destroyer, Perth opened fire with her 6” main armament and turned to bring all her guns to bear.

Perth and Houston had come across a Japanese fleet of at least two heavy cruisers, a light cruiser and as many as 10 destroyers.

Reports indicated that Perth sank the first destroyer, but there was much more fighting to be done. Another Japanese fleet was closing from the north compris-ing an aircraft carrier, four heavy cruisers and more destroyers.

Rounds were landing from all direc-tions as the Allied ships were surround-ed. Perth switched her four 6” guns to independent mode in an effort to engage as many targets as possible.

Houston had lost her aft 8” guns dur-

ing the previous battle but engaged with her forward armament.

Perth had remained unscathed until, in an effort to protect the Houston, Perth closed her ally to cover and protect her stern and started taking fire. She fired her torpedoes in a spread formation and several targets were hit.

In a last ditched attempt for survival, Perth attempted to break the Japanese line of cruisers and destroyers blocking the southern end of the straight.

In the hour up to this point, the enemy had fired more than 80 torpedoes at Perth and Houston, but it wasn’t until the attempted break-out that Perth took a torpedo below the waterline.

Three more torpedoes were to strike the ship and, to the end, she fought back. As the order to abandon ship was given, the Japanese destroyers closed to point blank range and pounded Perth.

Her captain, CAPT Waller, continued at half speed in a bid to clear the men who had leapt into the water. Eventually the bow began to slide under the water and the stern came clear of the surface, only one shaft turning.

Survivors described the ship as “driv-ing into the ocean” instead of sinking and CAPT Waller was reportedly pass-ing orders on the bridge as his ship went down.

At the end of the battle, the Japanese had lost an incredible 15 ships at the hands of Perth and Houston. Japanese media reported that the fleet had come upon a great battleship fleet, not two cruisers with depleted fuel and ammuni-tion.

Overcome by sheer numbers, the Allied vessels were lost. Perth lost 353 men killed during the battle, four died ashore and 324 were taken into POW camps. Of these, only 218 would return home.

The battle of the Java Sea saw many allied ships destroyed or damaged with only two left to escape the destruction and live to fight another day. LSIS Paul McCallum takes a look at the days following the Battle of the Java Sea.

Desperate lunge for safety19HISTORY

AERIAL STARBOARD VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMAS PERTH: With limited ammunition for her 6” guns, HMAS Perth took on a Japanese Invasion Fleet and went down fighting.Photo Courtesy of the Australian War Memorial: ID 301166_1



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By Michael Brooke

THE Christmas wishes of scores of disabled children were granted by the big-hearted ship’s company of HMAS Newcastle (CMDR Justin Jones) during the festive season.

The wishes of children at Hunter Orthopaedic School were answered when Newcastle’s successful charity project, ‘Op Think Big’ delivered a new Ford Transit bus worth $50,000.

The children cheered and clapped excitedly when Santa, aka SWO Rob Drew, drove the new mini bus into the playground on December 4.

The teaching staff said Newcastle’s gift was a “Christmas dream come true” – the bus will be put to good use to transport the students to and from school, and for excursions.

Newcastle’s ship’s company raised the money for its adopted charity through sponsorship from collectively running, walking, riding and travelling the 21,125km distance between Newcastle in Australia and Newcastle in the United Kingdom.

CMDR Jones said Op Think Big marked the most ambitious fundraising effort the ship has ever under-taken.

“Every officer and sailor in the ship got behind Op Think Big and we’ve managed to exceed our target of raising $50,000,” he said.

More than a quarter of the funds raised came direct-ly from the pockets of the ship’s company – an excep-tional achievement for 190 people.

ABCIS Kristy Gallagher said she ran 14km each day from her home to Fleet Base East to help raise money and contribute to the distance milestone.

“It was a lot of fun; made all the more worth while by the expressions of joy and happiness on the chil-dren’s faces here today,” she said.

ABMT Andrew Davis said he contributed to the fundraising by buying raffle tickets and clocking up kilometres on the running machine in Newcastle’s gym.

“To see the joy on the children’s faces after all the hard work we’ve done really is a Christmas dream come true for all of us,” he said.

A total of $53,188 was raised through the auction-ing of sporting memorabilia during a black tie event in Newcastle during its port visit to Newcastle in August, sausage sizzles, the raffle of a large screen television, donations and much generosity from the general pub-lic.

The school was also presented with a cheque for $2,500 and the remaining money will be placed into a fund and used for general maintenance around the school.

Newcastle adopted The Hunter Orthopaedic School as her charity upon commissioning in 1993 and each year has conducted fundraising activities to support the school, which caters for the education of students from pre-school to year 12 with physical and intellectual dis-abilities.

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GREAT EFFORT: (Left) ABCSO Kirsty Gallagher (left) and SMNCIS Brooke Thompson present a trophy and certificate to Alexandra Robertson at the Hunter Orthopaedic School in Newcastle. (Above) LEUT David Eyles presents a certificate to Marlee Clement.Photos: ABIS Peter Thompson

DRIVE SAFE!: (Above) Santa and HMAS Newcastle’s CO CMDR Justin Jones present a cheque for $2500 and the keys to a new school bus to Alison Sellers.(Below) AB David Gouge presents a trophy to Jake Sherman.

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FOUR degree water is not where you would normally find RAN clearance divers, but that’s where five divers from AUSCDT One and Four found themselves recently in Toronto, Canada.

The clearance divers were part of an international contingent participat-ing in experimental diving at a Defence research and development facility in Toronto, Canada.

The Australians worked alongside divers from the Dutch and Canadian navies in developing world-first rebreather decompression tables for an experimental gas mixture known as TRIMIX – a mixture of Nitrogen, Oxygen and Helium.

Over a five-week period, the divers conducted a series of diving exercis-es in a controlled environment that pushed the boundaries of known scien-tific research for diving to the extreme.

Not only were the divers subject to frigidly cold water, they also had to endure the challenge of riding an exercise bike while under the pressure of nine atmospheres on equipment that was completely foreign to them.

LEUT David Shirvington said he was thrilled with the chance to be part of something so important.

“This was an excellent opportunity to interact and exchange ideas between

Clearance divers push boundaries in Canada

the international military diving com-munities,” LEUT Shirvington said.

The Australians were also privy to the other research being conducted at the facility, which included projects like impact studies for simulating car crashes up to 100km/hr and the hyper-baric altitude chamber to replicate altitudes up to 30km with explosive decompression.

Of course the experimental trial

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ABCD Ashley Semmens said it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see America and Canada while doing a job he loved.

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THERE have been recent incidents (nationally and overseas) where aluminium SCUBA cylinders manu-

factured from AL6351 alloy before 1991 have exploded, causing serious injury to the people involved.

The incidents occurred during the filling of the aluminium SCUBA cyl-inders. Cylinders constructed from AL6351 alloy can suffer from fatigue (Sustained Load Cracking or SLC). The AL6351 alloy was used in:➤ aluminium alloy cylinders manu-

factured between 1972 and 1988 to specifications DOT SP6498, DOT

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➤ Australian made aluminium alloy cylinders manufactured before 1991 to AS 1777.The date of the manufacture of each

cylinder is marked on the neck. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991, Defence must ensure the ‘absence of risks at work to the health of employees in connection with the use, handling, storage or transport of plant or substances’.

Because aluminium cylinders are classed as an item of plant, they must be risk managed in accordance with

the Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations 1994 – Part 4 – Plant.

Because of the potential safety risk, it is recommended that item manag-ers of aluminium SCUBA and DCBA cylinders ensure the implementation of the risk control measures.

The SAFETYMAN policy: volume 1, part 3, chapter 1 – Management of plant in Defence, provides details for managing plant safely.

Check out http://defweb.cbr.defence.gov.au/home/documents/data/DEFPUBS/DEPTMAN/SAFETYMAN V1/V1P3/01.pdf).

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THE Directorate of Navy Safety has released a signal (DTG 120233Z Nov 09) detailing the Safety Videos now available to be downloaded or viewed online at the SMS_N website.

This new way of doing business is not only cost effective but provides much greater flexibility to units and is the way our RAAF and ARMY counter-parts operate.

Once Navy Safety’s current stocks are depleted, they will not be replaced.

These Safety DVD’s listed are;➤ KEEP NAVY SAFE (13 min) is an

introduction to the RAN’s safety management system, NAVSAFE. It covers duty of care, risk management principals, hazard reduction, audits and inspections, the reporting system and much more.

➤ SHIP SAFETY HAZARDS (35 min) covers major hazards found onboard a warship and the precautions to follow to ensure a safe working envi-ronment. Subjects such as radhaz, working aloft, plant machinery, toxic hazards, hot work, dangerous goods etc, are all covered.

➤ MANAGING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (22 min) introduces the

rules governing the use of hazardous substances in the workplace both for the user and the supervisor in charge of the hazardous substances store.

➤ IONISING RADIATION SAFETY AWARENESS (39 min) is a train-ing DVD that has been specifically designed for personnel who come into contact with IR to rectify these misunderstandings.

➤ THE NOISE AND RADIATION SAFETY SERIES (4 films 2 HR 26 min total) is designed to instill safety awareness in the personnel managing or operat-ing the source of radiation, and the personnel who may be at risk of exposure.

➤ ASBESTOS SAFETY AWARENESS (16 min) looks at the health issues concerning the inhalation of asbestos fibres and the reality that asbestos parts can be found in most ships. Most importantly it explores imme-diate actions to be followed upon discovery.Should you have any questions

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Getting going in 2010

WHETHER a seasoned ath-lete, an occasional fitness participant, or a beginner with a New Year’s resolu-

tion to get fit, many sailors will return to work and vigorously engage in a fitness regime.

One of the key causes of injury when returning to training and sport, as well as being a major motivation buster, is the “bull at a gate” syndrome.

People feeling refreshed from leave or under pressure to pass a fitness assessment decide to take the plunge and get stuck into their fitness rou-tines.

Training diligently every day for an hour, many push hard to reach their goals. Unfortunately, this approach often leads to failure as the body and mind tire rapidly. For some, motiva-tion is lost, while for others who push through mental warning barriers, over-training and injury await.

The key step in avoiding these pit-falls and ensuring a successful return to physical training is knowledge.

Fact 1: DetrainingAs physical activity is reduced over

the festive season, physical fitness declines. Some research has shown that as much as 1 per cent of VO2, a measure of aerobic fitness, is lost each day following inactivity.

In performance measures, this equates to an increase in a 2.4km run time of around one minute or a decrease in shuttle run ability of seven levels per week of inactivity.

When it comes to strength, although the loss is not as drastic, muscle strength is also lost due to inactivity.

Fact 2: Weight increaseOften over the leave period, the

reduction in physical activity combines with an increase in food and alcohol consumption. The outcome of this equation, of calories out versus calo-ries in, is an increase in body weight.

This increase in weight reduces the aerobic fitness of the body, reduces the body’s relative strength and, most importantly, increases the weight your body must now carry.

The two combine to have a notable impact on fitness and injury potential as a now less-fit body must carry addi-tional weight.

You really pigged out over the break! Now it’s a mad scramble to get fit but, according to LT Rob Orr, the best thing you can do is take it one step at a time and slow down.

For those who were very active before leave, this effect on fitness is a very important consideration.

Often members expect to be able to perform at the same level of fitness on return to activity. Many simply con-tinue with their training program as if they had never taken a break.

For those few able to exercise at the same pace and volume, the cost of performing at this same level is high-er than it was pre-leave and soon the

body fatigues or an injury occurs.Those who fail to start training at

the same level will lose motivation and in all probability cease training.

Conversely some members will attack their training with even more vigour in an attempt to rapidly return to pre-leave fitness levels.

Again, the outcome of this approach can often be fatigue and/or injury.

For those beginning with a new

training program, a similar trap exists where they suddenly begin their exer-cise program with overenthusiastic high-volume training every day .

Regrettably, the progressive increase in body stress begins to over-whelm the initial enthusiasm.

Waking every morning with muscle soreness and fatigue leads to a loss of motivation and soon one day of train-ign is missed, then two, then a week and soon training is forgotten.

TOO MUCH TOO SOON: Beware of over training.

Photo: ABIS Paul Berry

➤ For the first two weeks train no more than three to four times a week. Then, if comfortable with train-ing frequency, increase to no more than five times a week.

➤ Train at a low intensity – no more than 80 per cent of maximum effort.

➤ Train for no more than 40 minutes (excluding warm up and cool down).

➤ Try as many different activ-ities as possible. Rotate through different weight-training exercises, try different cardio machines, run different routes.

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JOB DONE: ABCIS Andrew Meloncelli

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KEEPING WATCH: LSMUSN Gordon Orr keeps watch as the quartermaster on board HMAS Darwin. Photo: ABIS Evan Murphy

ALL ACCOUNTED FOR: ABSN Will Garlick and ABSN Scott Kelly conduct a stock-take in the stores of HMAS Melbourne.Photo: ABIS James Whittle

ON COURSE: ABBM Lukas Byzdra on the helm of HMAS Melbourne.Photo: ABIS James Whittle

ON SONG: (Right) ABMUSN Alisha Coward helped to spread Christmas cheer during the HMAS Watson Carols by the Bay.Photo: ABIS Peter Thompson

PUBLICATION CHECK: ABCSO Christopher King in HMAS Darwin’s Operations Room.Photo: ABIS Evan Murphy

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By Michael Brooke

THE ‘tiger men’ from 816 Sqn at HMAS Albatross roared into action to capture the lion’s share of the trophies at the annual Carr Cup Singles and Burrell Cup Tennis Doubles Competition recently.

LEUT Jack Wadey won the Carr Cup Men’s Singles title by crushing the aspirations of his boss, LCDR ‘Tricky’ Dick Foss, at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre on December 2.

In a final billed as ‘youth versus experience’, LEUT Wadey out-lasted LCDR Foss by winning 6 sets to 4.

LEUT Wadey’s triumph con-signed LCDR ‘Tricky’ Foss to the history books as an eight-time runner-up in the Carr Cup Men’s Singles competition.

Fortunately, both players put their rivalry behind them when they teamed up to win the Burrell Cup Tennis Doubles Competition by 8 sets to 2 over a dynamic duo from HMAS Ballarat.

The victory by the duo from the ‘Tiger Sqn’ allowed LCDR Foss to establish a dynasty as an eight-time winner of the doubles competition.

LCDR Foss said the irony of his Navy tennis career was that the play-

ers who beat him in the singles finals became team mates in the doubles.

“Losing eight singles finals is pretty tough,” he said.

ABCIS Roxanne Starr herald-ed her arrival as a Navy tennis star by winning the Carr Cup Women’s Singles title by beating PO Hooper.

“This is the first time I have com-peted in Navy tennis and my unex-pected success has inspired me to compete next year,” she said.

Female participation in the Carr Cup for 2009 increased this year, enabling the competition to have all female heats.

Tiger Sqn roars intennis triumph

By CMDR Martin Linsley

MIDN Stephanie Bacon has shown true enthusiasm for her sailing with a flying visit to Canberra to compete in the ACT Dinghy Championships on November 21-22.

Arriving in Sydney on the Friday afternoon aboard HMAS Manoora, MIDN Bacon drove to Canberra, com-peted in six Tasar races over the two days and returned to Sydney to sail on board HMAS Kanimbla on the Monday morn-ing.

Four boats represented the RAN on Lake Burley Griffin, racing in wind strengths ranging from 2-28 knots.

The final two races were cancelled when even stronger winds made condi-tions too rough.

MIDN Bacon and skipper LEUT Andrew Foulkes finished sixth overall with PO Darryl Bentley seventh, CDRE Rick Longbottom third, and myself sec-ond in the small but strong fleet.

A fortnight earlier I represented Navy Sailing at the Bethwaite Skiff Series Regatta, and raced from the Belmont 16-foot Skiff Sailing Club on Lake Macquarie. Despite suffering a broken top mast while leading the last race, I won the regatta’s Tasar division.

Tasars on the move

ON THE RIGHT TACK: MIDN Bacon and LEUT Foulkes battle the condi-tions and the other competitors in the two days of racing on Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin

TIGER ROARS: LEUT Jack Wadey (above) shows his des-peration during the Carr Cup to defeat eight-time runner-up LCDR Foss.

RISING STAR: ABCIS Roxanne Starr forehands the ball back to her opponent PO Hooper. AB Starr shined as a bright new star in Navy tennis in her first year competing.Photos: ABIS Sarah Williams

27SPORT




OUT OF THE TRAP: LCDR Andrei Ezergailis, has his 3nd shot, from the green-side bunker, to the Par4 18th during the 4th round.Photo: CPL Peter Borys

SportVolume 53, No. 01, February 4, 2010

By WGCDR Trevor Owens

NAVY led the charge as 152 keen golfers descended on Canberra’s Federal Golf Club to contest the 26th ADF National Golf Championship in early December last year.

With a quality field assembled and many keen to defend their 2008 titles, Navy’s LEUT Daryl Whitehead led the field from start to finish with a four round total of 292 (four over par).

LEUT Whitehead said it was great to make the breakthrough.

“I have won the Army and Navy Service championships in the past

but now I have finally managed to take the overall title.”

LEUT Whitehead set the scene

early with a 4 under par 68 in the first round in very strong windy conditions and held a handy buffer

for each of the remaining rounds of the event.

LCDR Andrei Ezergailis fin-ished three shots adrift but won the Navy Nett Champion title, while AB Virginia Vale took out the Ladies Nett title.

LCDR Ezergailis has won the overall title four times and been Navy Champion four times in his nine appearances at the champion-ships.

“The real story here is LEUT Whitehead’s win,” LCDR Ezergailis said.

“He has been knocking on the door for some time now, with a host of runner ups. It’s great to finally

see him break through for his first ADF title against a strong field in testing conditions.”

2009 was the largest event in terms of player numbers, however, the Navy side was the smallest of the teams represented.

“It’s good to see Navy take the overall title displaying quality over quantity from the senior service,” LCDR Ezergailis said.

The 2010 ADF National Golf Championship will be held from December 6-10 2010, with the Entry Package scheduled to be with the ADF Regional Reps in early July.

ADFGA CHAMPION: LEUT Darryl Whitehead breaks through for his first Championship win after winning Army and Navy titles.Photo: LSIS Paul McCallum

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