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ABMT Mark Daniels celebrates a podium finish in the men’s IR4 four-minute endurance indoor rowing event during the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at Sydney Olympic Park.Photo: CPL Jake Sims

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INVICTUS Games Sydney 2018 proved to be an inspirational success for Team Australia.

With the strong support of friends, families and the Australian community, the competitors’ spirits were high as they demonstrated the healing power of sport and their determination to achieve on their home ground.

Road cyclists tested themselves against the clock and each other at the Royal Botanic Gardens on October 21, while Sydney Harbour provided a spectacular backdrop for the sailing.

Team Australia’s Tim Grover won a silver medal in the men’s IRB3 road cycling criterium and Emilea Mysko won silver in the women’s.

Grover demonstrated the spirit of the Invictus Games when he gave his medal to team-mate Jason McNulty whose race ended early because of mechanical failure.

Competitors gave a strong demonstration of power and speed during the first day of competition at Sydney Olympic Park on October 22 with the indoor rowing, sitting vol-leyball and wheelchair tennis events.

During the indoor rowing Pete Brown and AB Mark Daniels won gold and bronze respectively in the IR4 four-minute endurance competi-tion while Emilea Mysko won gold in the four-minute endurance IR5 event and backed it up with another gold in the IR5 one-minute sprint. Brown added a silver medal to his haul by winning the IR4 one-minute sprint.

There was unbridled excitement

when CAPT Emma Kadziolka, Tiffany White and CPL Sarah Petchell won gold, silver and bronze during the women’s IR6 four-minute endurance event.

CAPT Kadziolka, who competed in Toronto last year, said it was a fantastic day for the indoor rowing team.

“There were personal bests and a few medals, but the best part was the incredibly supportive hometown spectators, the visiting schoolchil-dren and the opportunity for more friends and family to watch us com-pete,” she said.

“We’ve definitely demonstrated sport is an important tool for recov-ery and rehabilitation.”

CAPT Kadziolka also picked up a silver medal for her effort in the IR6 one-minute sprint.

With a strong effort in the sitting

volleyball, Team Australia unfortu-nately did not proceed past the pool competition after narrowly losing their first match against Poland, though they did beat the French team in their second match of the non-medal competition.

The powerlifting and swimming heats attracted capacity crowds to Sydney Olympic Park on October 23.

The Australian women stole the show in the IP3 women’s heavy-weight division, winning all three medals.

CPL Sarah Petchell won gold with 86kg, Tiffany White was awarded silver with a lift of 80kg and Brigid Baker took bronze with 75kg.

The Australians hit the wheel-chair rugby court for the one of most anticipated events at the Invictus

Healing power of

Andrew Wilkinson celebrates winning gold at the swimming finals. Photo: SGT Ricky Fuller

Matt Brumby scores against France during a

wheelchair rugby match. Photo: SGT Ricky Fuller

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Games with fury during the round robin clashes, where they destroyed France 14-1, NZ 12-3 and the US 8-4.

There was no better example of the Invictus Games spirit than when in the final stages of the game between NZ and Australia, Davin Bretherton, from the host nation, placed the ball in the lap of quadriplegic opponent George Nepata and cheered him on to score a goal.

In a strong battle with the Brits they won their next match in a golden-point-game with dou-ble extra time 16-15 and in the final pool match they beat a joint Unconquered Team of Poland and Canada 12-3 to set themselves up as favourites for the finals matches the next day.

ABMT Braedon Griffiths said it

was a tough hit-out against the US and even tougher against the UK.

“We put in a lot of hard work in our training to achieve our success on the court and I was fortunate to spend time training with the Australian national team and the NSW team with extra hours in the wheelchair and the gym,” he said.

“After my accident, I didn’t leave the house for anything – I even had my food delivered – I just wasn’t happy with people looking at me.

“Sport has given me the confi-dence to be seen in my wheelchair and the best part of the Invictus Games has been the atmosphere here.

“It’s been a fantastic experience and a great opportunity to meet others who have a similar story to mine.

“My mum has also been here to give me support and give very loud cheers to embarrass the hell out of me.”

During the evening’s swimming finals, Team Australia blitzed the competition with outstanding suc-cess in the pool and a swathe of medals

After the final race Australian swimmer Dean Knobel took the opportunity to ask his girlfriend Rachel Wilson to marry him, much to the delight of the spectators, who gave a rousing cheer when she said yes.

For all the Invictus Games results, go to www.invictusgames2018.org or, to see more imagery and videos, visit the Defence website and search for Invictus Games tabs at: images.defence.gov.au or video.defence.gov.au

Sam Maraldo watches as team-mate ABMT Braedon Griffiths hits the ball back over the net during the sitting volleyball match against France at Sydney Olympic Park. Photo: CPL Jake Sims

Emilea Mysko celebrates winning gold in the women’s IR5 one-minute sprint indoor rowing event with her family. Photo: CPL Jake Sims

Matthew Brumby feels the strain during the recumbent-class cycling event in the Domain, Sydney. Photo: SGT W. Guthrie

ABMT Mark Daniels stops himself from tipping over during

a wheelchair rugby match. Photo: SGT Ricky Fuller

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Warships from various nations take part in the Republic of Korea Navy International Fleet Review off Jeju Island, South Korea. Photos: ABIS Bonny Gassner

Sailors line the forecastle of HMAS Melbourne during the fleet review.

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Links across the Pacific

HMAS Melbourne strengthened military ties across Asia by par-ticipating in an international fleet review to celebrate the 70th anni-versary of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Armed Forces.

CN VADM Mike Noonan said Melbourne’s participation in the fleet review on October 11 demonstrated Australia’s commit-ment to the region and highlighted the valued partnership between the RAN and the ROK Navy.

“Contributing to the IFR and other Australian Defence Force activities with the ROK builds upon experiences we have gained this year during Exercises Kakadu

and RimPac,” VADM Noonan said.“It was a great honour to have

the opportunity to attend the IFR and see Melbourne alongside our ROK Navy colleagues and other regional partners.

“We will continue to seek out further opportunities for maritime engagement with the ROK in sup-porting our shared objectives for regional security.”

After a successful visit to Jeju Island, Melbourne has continued her North-East Asia deployment, re-joining HMA Ships Stuart and Sirius for further bilateral exer-cises and international engage-ments.

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CO HMAS Melbourne CMDR Marcus Buttler is welcomed by a young

South Korean student after the ship berthed at Jeju Island.

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A COMMISSIONING ceremony at HMAS Albatross on October 25 marked a major milestone in Navy’s capability to operate unmanned aerial systems.

The ceremony marked the formal transition of the Naval Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit (NUASU) to 822XSQN, making it the fourth operational squadron in the Fleet Air Arm.

Over the past decade, modern militaries have embraced the strate-gic and tactical advantages offered by operating unmanned platforms, which are typically used for intel-ligence, surveillance and reconnais-sance.

The squadron will operate the in situ ScanEagle – a small, long-

endurance, low-altitude aircraft –and the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter, which can carry payloads such as electro-optics and infrared sensors.

CN VADM Mike Noonan said it was a significant moment for Navy and the Fleet Air Arm.

“In the near future, unmanned systems will be deployed to every operational theatre,” VADM Noonan said.

“Autonomous systems are grow-ing in importance and 822XSQN will realise the full potential that these technologies present.”

CO 822XSQN CMDR Michael Rainey said the squadron had a big job ahead of it.

“We will be working with the fleet and other ADF units to use

this technology to enhance our unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capability,” CMDR Rainey said.

“While there are no people in the airframe, present levels of autonomy in UAS necessitates the well-trained professionals on parade today to safely and effec-tively operate the system.

“By necessity, we already think differently to manned aircraft squadrons, because at 822XSQN each person that fixes the system also operates the system.”

This is the first time the number 822 will be used by a Navy squad-ron.

The X indicates the develop-mental nature of the squadron, whose motto is ‘See the Enemy’.

New era of unmanned capability

Sailors remove their headwear for the blessing of 822XSQN.

Officers and sailors ‘cheer ship’ to celebrate 822XSQN’s commissioning.

CN VADM Mike Noonan inspects the parade.

Officers and sailors of 822XSQN on

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ceremony at HMAS Albatross.

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ADF set for APEC

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ABOUT 1500 sailors, soldiers and airmen will form a joint task force at the beginning of November as part of the ADF’s commitment to Operation APEC 18 Assist.

Part of the broad-reaching assist mission to help the Government of Papua New Guinea deliver a safe and successful Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) program includes the establishment of a joint headquarters that will command all

participating Australian personnel.JTF658 HQ is working alongside

the PNG Defence Force in close con-sultation with the Joint Security Task Force – the host nation’s lead agency with overall responsibility for ensur-ing a safe and secure APEC.

Commander JTF658 MAJGEN Paul McLachlan said deployment of the JTF represented a significant commitment to supporting the PNG Joint Security Task Force in delivering safety and security to world leaders and the citizens of PNG during APEC.

“As a defence force, we have a long-standing relationship with Papua New Guinea and our high-level sup-port to a close friend over what has been a substantial period of time reinforces this bond,” MAJGEN McLachlan said.

A small liaison, advise and assist team has been in Port Moresby since October 2017 under LTCOL Gareth Bowering to help lay the foundations for the ADF’s support.

The team was joined recently by about 130 RAAF and Army person-

nel, who deployed on board a No.6 SQN C-17A Globemaster out of RAAF Base Townsville.

HMAS Adelaide and her crew, in addition to more than 350 further personnel, will arrive in PNG ahead of APEC Leaders’ Week from November 12-18, with further operational sup-port being provided by hundreds of ADF personnel in Australia.

“There have been some planning challenges, but it has been a real pleasure working with our PNG col-leagues to further enhance the Joint

Security Task Force’s comprehensive planning for APEC Leaders’ Week,” MAJGEN McLachlan said.

“The deployed joint headquarters will also be on hand throughout the event to provide further advice and assistance, if requested, to ensure APEC is safe, secure and successful.”

In addition to this knowledge-shar-ing, senior ADF leaders will visit Port Moresby to strengthen their relation-ships with colleagues throughout the region in support of APEC 2018.

HMAS Adelaide will be anchored off Port Moresby during the APEC Leaders’ Week.

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LEUT Ryan Zerbe

WHILE visiting Melbourne for some down time, HMAS Warramunga’s crew of 185 officers and sailors held an open day for the public on October 20.

Entry, as always, was free but was controlled through a ticketing site to regulate numbers and ensure everyone who visited had a chance to see the ship in an orderly manner.

Warramunga returned in July from her third Middle East deploy-ment, where she intercepted about $2.17 billion in illegal narcotics over almost nine months.

CO Warramunga CMDR Luke Ryan said his crew enjoyed the respite.

“We have been undertaking a busy series of systems tests follow-ing post-deployment maintenance so a weekend break in a city as spe-cial as Melbourne was welcomed by the crew,” he said.

“Warramunga was built in Melbourne, along with all of Navy’s other frigates, so bringing her back, opening her to the public and sharing her recent operational history was a great feeling.

“The Navy and Melbourne share a long history, and most of our crew have fond memories of being new sailors in training nearby at HMAS Cerberus on the Mornington Peninsula.”

Chance to see the sights

ABBM Lillian Nolan introduces a guest to one of HMAS Warramunga’s hand-held weapons during the open day. Photos: POIS Nina Fogliani

ABET Jessie Hodges explains the workings of HMAS Warramunga’s five-inch gun.

SMNMT Tim Balzer explains to a young open-day guest how a thermal imaging camera operates.

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CMDR Liz Frost and LCDR Ben Robinson

INCREASINGLY flexible work arrangements are enabling Navy to manage its workforce in a more produc-tive and sustainable way.

The arrangements have been intro-duced as part of the Total Workforce Model (TWM) that has been progres-sively rolled out across Navy since July 2016.

An integral component of the TWM, SERCAT 6 Mature, will be imple-mented on November 29 to replace SERCAT 6 (Interim), and Part-Time Leave Without Pay (PTLWOP).

Employment in SERCAT 6 allows permanent members to remain in the permanent/regular force while work-ing part-time, thanks to an approved flexible service arrangement that helps them balance their military careers with personal obligations.

In addition to the existing days-per-fortnight and weeks-per-month options, SERCAT 6 Mature includes months-per-year, or a combination of all three options, and also allows customised arrangements.

For example, a member working four days a week (eight days in the fortnight) may elect to exclude school holiday periods.

The TWM provides Navy with the flexibility to manage its workforce across a range of full-time and part-time service arrangements.

It allows individuals to change between full-time and less than full-time as their personal and professional circumstances change.

It aligns with the CN’s priority for creating an environment in Navy

that supports a motivated, productive workforce and promotes flexibility and diversity.

DCN RADM Mark Hammond said decisions about future hardware capa-bilities had been made and the focus had shifted to fighting capability and sustaining the workforce.

“My primary focus is on enhancing and advancing our workplace culture and resilience and embedding habits and behaviours that will ensure our suc-cess,” RADM Hammond said.

“Our people reflect the best of Australian society and we need to oper-ate within a culture that encourages those who are serving to continue to serve, those who have left to want to return, and those who see us in action to want to join our team.”

Director Navy People Career Management Agency CAPT Tish Van Stralen said flexible use of reserve personnel and more flexible service arrangements and workplace options provided commanders, managers and career managers with access to a broader pool of permanent and reserve personnel.

“Our ability to harness the oppor-tunities presented through the TWM, and in particular those options available under SERCAT 6, will be critical to our mission – To Fight and Win at Sea,” CAPT Van Stralen said.

“For a long time Navy has been a flexible workplace and while capability takes precedence over individual needs, where possible, we are committed to embedding a culture that provides a balance between meeting the needs of individuals and delivering Navy capa-bility.”

Flexibility the focus

PEOPLE wishing to access SERCAT 6 service should first establish with their supervisor or CO if their proposed pattern of service is compatible with their job. They might also need to discuss this with their career manager.

Applications using Form AE427 can be made now, with a start date no earlier than November 29. Applications need to be received by the Navy People Career Management Agency no less than one month before the requested commence-ment date.

If approved, a Flexible Service Determination (FSD) will be issued to

advise the applicant, their unit, administra-tors and other stakeholders of the mem-ber’s approved pattern of service.

The minimum period of an FSD is three months and does not extend beyond the member’s current posting tenure. Members who wish to continue their SERCAT 6 arrangement at their next post-ing will need to apply before arriving at the new posting.

More information, including frequently asked questions, can be found in the News & Resources section of the ADF Total Workforce Model website on the intranet.

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A QUEENSLAND Olympian hopes his move into the Navy Reserve pushes him beyond the boundaries of what he has already achieved.

Competitive shooter Paul Adams, 26, will apply his skills as a nursing officer to his new role.

Adams represented Australia in the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro and aspires to compete again in Tokyo in 2020.

He is on track, having won a silver medal earlier this year in the men’s skeet at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Mexico.

Adams has begun his training at HMAS Creswell, where he is under-taking lessons on leadership, seaman-ship, communications, naval history and physical fitness.

Senior Military Recruiting Officer MAJ Peter Scott said Adams could look forward to the Navy bringing out his best qualities.

“The Navy develops inspirational leaders who are innovative, ready to face challenges and solve problems,” MAJ Scott said.

Adams’ qualifications include a Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Business and a Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing.

Recruit shoots for new heights

Paul Adams in Brisbane with his grandmother, Joan Mathieson, and mother, Susan Adams, after his appointment to the Reserves.

CPL Julia Whitwell

DRAWING on her experience as a junior sailor, MIDN Sarah Lucinsky put forward her views on leadership in the junior ranks to place third in her category of the Jamie Cullens Leadership and Ethics Essay com-petition.

The September competition was an opportunity for ADF personnel and Defence public servants to con-sider issues of leadership and ethics, and how they affect Defence.

The 41 submissions across four categories covered topics ranging from management of personnel issues and empowering junior lead-ers, to methods of increasing ethical awareness and the ethical challenges of increasing technological-dimen-sion warfare.

MIDN Lucinsky’s essay focused on investing in leadership among the junior ranks.

“In the past, the typical demarca-tion between officers and the enlisted was a matter of breeding, as well as educational and social agency,” she said.

“Now, the choice between com-missioning and enlisting is often rather a matter of preference than ability. Many junior members of our organisation are often overlooked when it comes to leadership training and development.”

MIDN Lucinsky said she joined the Navy as a junior sailor, already

The write way for junior leaders

MIDN Sarah Lucinsky receives a certificate for her essay contribution from CO HMAS Creswell CAPT Charles Huxtable.

degree-qualified, and seeking post-graduate qualifications and a com-mission.

“Writing my essay, I drew on my experience with the organisation’s process and perception towards ter-tiary education, retaining talent, and leadership,” she said.

“The Navy has made noticeable changes in trying to adopt a contem-porary approach but I also identified areas for improvement.”

MIDN Lucinsky hoped her essay “resonates with junior leaders who have had similar experiences, and could take courage in the fact their experiences aren’t isolated.

“I hope it provides insight for managers and senior leadership into how less experienced members of the Navy feel about these issues.”

MAJ Scott said the Navy offered degree-qualified Australians diverse work and the opportunity to lead and manage while making a real impact.

“The Navy will enable Paul to grow as a leader and medical profes-sional,” he said.

“Reservists develop specialist skill sets while taking on new chal-lenges with a professional team of like-minded people.”

Adams said he was looking for-ward to working in a completely dif-ferent environment.

“Working as a theatre nurse in a large ship or in a field hospital will

take my professional experience to a whole new level,” he said.

“I have been a leader in my sport-ing career for nearly eight years.

“Recently, I have started to per-form leadership roles in the medi-cal environment – being in charge on afternoon shifts and coordinating medical supplies needed for theatre lists.

“I hope my Navy career can take me all over the world, and even beyond what I think I’m capable of professionally, mentally and physi-cally.”

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FINAL preparations for HMAS Brisbane were full steam ahead leading up to her commissioning into

service on October 27.She is the second of three war-

ships built in Adelaide as part of Australia’s most complex defence project.

CO Brisbane CMDR Josh Wilson joined the crew in December 2017. He was initially part of the Air Warfare Destroyer Capability Implementation Team in 2013 and then served at the Maritime Warfare Centre as the Staff Officer Above Water Warfare.

“I saw HMAS Brisbane launch, was there for her naming and watched her come together, all while dealing with the different organisa-tions who have been responsible for commissioning the ship,” CMDR Wilson said.

Brisbane is the second of three Hobart-class air warfare destroyers being built and integrated by the AWD Alliance, comprised of the Department of Defence, Raytheon Australia and ASC Shipbuilding, with support from Navantia Aus-tralia.

CMDR Wilson said many les-sons were learnt from the com-missioning of the first air warfare destroyer, HMAS Hobart.

“We owe Hobart an incredible debt of gratitude. A lot of the road they travelled during their accept-ance and handover processes made it easier for us to refine those tasks to achieve our goals,” he said.

“We’ve also worked closely with our sister ship to train our crew and the opportunities extended by them to help us learn more about the overall destroyer capability have been priceless.”

As the most lethal warships Aus-tralia has possessed, the destroyers feature an advanced anti-submarine warfare capability, state-of-the-art radar technology and an air defence system capable of engaging enemy aircraft and missiles at an extended range.

The Aegis Combat System – which integrates powerful comput-ers, radars and weapon systems

AS A member of the logistics team that manages the movement of supplies, weapons, equipment and people, ABML-SC Terez Lofts is ensuring HMAS Brisbane is well-prepared for the unique de-mands of work ashore and at sea.

AB Lofts has been with Navy for nearly four years and served ashore at HMAS Waterhen before joining the Transit Security Ele-ment as a member of a boarding party on Operation Resolute, providing support for border pro-tection operations.

She was also posted to HMAS Darwin for her decommissioning before joining HMAS Brisbane in April.

“It’s been awesome to serve on a brand new ship and help prepare it for commissioning, especially after serving on one of the older ships in the fleet,” AB Lofts said.

She said Brisbane was luxuri-ous for a warship.

“The food is great, and we have incredible accommodation and facilities.

“On Darwin I was in a 30-man berth mess, while on this ship I’m in an eight-man berth with two racks instead of three, so there’s much more room.”

POMT Tyron Craft is a marine systems manager responsible for the ship’s main propulsion and power generation systems, includ-ing gas turbine and diesel electric plants.

He said being part of Navy’s newest capability was exciting.

“We’ve been given the op-portunity to set up this platform exactly how we want this ship to be and install items such as tool-boxes and benches where we need them,” PO Craft said.

“This ship is much faster and much deadlier than anything Navy has seen before. Our job now is to keep it in pristine condition.”

PO Craft said the crew were

SEVERAL of HMAS Brisbane’s ship’s company will carry the cus-toms, traditions and battle honours of the old destroyers with the same name on Australia’s newest warship.

CPOCSM Andrew Russell is one of those sailors. He served on HMAS Brisbane II from 1998 until her decommissioning in 2001.

As a leading seaman working in the operations centre on the Charles F Adams-class guided-missile destroyer, he worked with a crew of about 300.

“We did a lot of major exercises and spent a lot of time away from Australia on Brisbane II,” CPO Rus-sell said.

“It’s great to reach a pinnacle of my Navy career on [the new] Brisbane.

“It’s an unbelievable ship and because it is so automated we only have a ship’s company of about 180.

“The Aegis Combat System, which was developed for the United

As the second of Australia’s three new air warfare destroyers is commissioned, SGT Mark Doran talks to some of the people who have embraced the challenge of mastering her highly advanced and lethal systems.

CO HMAS Brisbane CMDR Josh Wilson on the bridge of the

new destroyer.

LEUT Bryce O’Hara is looking forward to the opportunity to make HMAS Brisbane (behind him) the best ship in the fleet.Photos: SGT Mark Doran

POMT Tyron Craft is excited to be part of Navy’s newest capability.

ABML-SC Terez Lofts says it’s awesome to serve in a brand new ship.

Former members of HMAS Brisbane II, from left, POML-SO Mathew McDonald, CPOMT Drew McAuliffe, CPOCSM Andrew Russell and LCDR Cam Hooper will mix the old with the new on HMAS Brisbane III.

STEEL CAT JOINS THE FRAY

on a steep learning curve with the new systems and equipment.

“We used our group knowl-edge as we have crew who’ve served on a range of classes of ships in the fleet,” he said.

“Like myself, we also have people who helped commission HMAS Hobart who we could draw on for extra knowledge and the short cuts we could take.”

LEUT Bryce O’Hara is a watchkeeper with multiple responsibilities aboard the de-stroyer.

Apart from being an officer of the watch, where he controls the movement and operations of the ship for four-hour shifts, he is also the officer in charge of boarding, demolitions, diving and security.

LEUT O’Hara joined the origi-nal crew of Brisbane in January.

“There’s a great vibe aboard the ship and everyone has been working hard to prepare for the

commissioning and life at sea,” he said.

“We are still refining the procedures and policies across the Hobart-class but for me the pro-ject management of establishing stores and registers from scratch has been the most challenging and rewarding.”

LEUT O’Hara said it was an exciting opportunity to make Bris-bane the best ship in the fleet.

“We have a clean slate with a sound, fast and manoeuvrable ship, which means we can operate well, but what makes the ship ef-ficient is the culture and the crew,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to our work-ups process because there’s still much about this ship we need to learn and many skills we need to develop. Our goal is to not bring old habits from other classes of ships – we need to discover, learn and innovate.”

Vibe of teamwork in ship’s new crew

Some old cats join new Fighting Forty-One

THE key combat systems of HMAS Brisbane include the com-mand information centre, combat system equipment rooms, direct support element operations and communication spaces in addi-tion to the installation of four AN/SPY-1D(V) phased array radars.

The range of weapons, detection and electronic warfare systems on board include: Aegis Weapon System Base-line 7.1 SPQ Horizon Search Radar

48 vertical launch missile cells

Mk 45 5-inch 62-calibre gun for coastal operations

Two quad launchers of anti-ship Harpoon weapon systems.

Length: 146.7m Top speed: more than 28

knots Range: about 5000nm Can accommodate more

than 200 personnel.

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States Navy, packs a punch, which Navy hasn’t seen before, and it puts us in a better position to fight.”

CPO Russell said the new ship would still be known by her previ-ous nicknames, Steel Cat and Fight-

ing Forty-One, in reference to the ship’s crest and pennant number.

“The most important trait we will continue will be the crew interaction and it’s already present in how everybody always helps each

other out,” he said. “The mate-ship and camaraderie aboard are fantastic, and the ship is extremely comfortable. We’ve been a part of the sea trials with ASC Shipbuilding out of Adelaide, where half the crew were based, but now we’re all based in Sydney and ready for sea.

“A highlight will be sailing to Brisbane next year for Anzac Day.”

About a quarter of the new Bris-bane’s crew are women, which CPO Russell said was a change from the almost all-male crew on Brisbane II.

– can provide simultaneous defence against advanced air, surface and subsurface threats.

CMDR Wilson said the Aegis Combat System was a game-chang-er for Navy.

“The cooperative engagement capability, which is a part of the combat system, is a force multiplier we are only just beginning to under-stand,” he said.

“While the weapons systems and ordnance are a part of our capabil-ity, it is our ability to understand the environment we are operating in, establish the overall picture and then

make rapid, logical decisions on the employment of those weapons that is the main benefit of the system.

“There’s a high level of automa-tion in the air warfare destroyer’s design, which allows them to oper-ate systems to fight and defend the ship.

“We also have the ability to control damage using our systems to deal with incidents on board, such as fire or flood, with fewer person-nel.”

CMDR Wilson said he was proud of his crew, who were comfortable and excited with the

capabilities of the ship.“They’ve taken ownership with

enthusiasm, and set us up for suc-cess,” he said.

“Some of our sailors commis-sioned, worked and were promoted on HMAS Hobart before posting to Brisbane, while others were embed-ded within the AWD project before joining the crew. This expanded our knowledge and capability.”

CMDR Wilson said he was especially grateful to the families of his crew.

“It’s been a challenging time for them, with people moving back and forwards between Sydney and Adelaide,” he said.

“We couldn’t have achieved what we have without their forbearance and the assistance of the wider ship community.”

After she is commissioned, Bris-bane will begin Aegis waterfront training to close out the theoretical training on the combat system.

The ship will begin work-ups and undergo further operational test-ing evaluation before she receives her operational capability endorse-ment by the end of 2019. This will include sailing to the US to com-plete a range of missile firings while based out of San Diego.

‘‘ – LEUT Bryce O’Hara

Everyone has been working hard to prepare for the commissioning and life at sea.

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PERSONNEL were given the opportunity to test a new IED detector in Darwin in October.

The prototype Maritime Portable Raman Improvised Explosive Detector (Maritime PRIED) was devel-oped under contract between the recent-ly established Defence Innovation Hub and contractor EPE.

Members of Navy’s Patrol Boat Crew Support Squadron and the Armidale- class patrol boat HMAS Maitland con-ducted a number of test serials during the PRIED demonstration, including boarding a simulated suspect vessel and searching a car for explosives in a force protection scenario ashore.

The presence of experienced board-ing party members during the trials ensured the technology was used by the operators in a situation that closely represented actual conditions and pro-cedures.

Second-in-charge of Maitland’s boarding party LSBM James Rollo and POB Adam Hubbard were among those who tested the technology.

“We conducted a test of a prototype piece of equipment for the detection of explosive ordnance as well as potentially dangerous substances,” LS Rollo said.

“It was a lot of fun to work with the Australian innovators and test the equip-ment in the maritime environment and ashore in various scenarios.”

While the demonstration celebrated a

successful development project between the Defence Innovation Hub and EPE, facilitated by Navy, insertion of any capability into service is subject to the prototype being further developed based on experience gained during the demon-stration and any subsequent evaluation and tender process.

Assistant Director Project Management and Delivery Duncan Watson said bringing innovators together with the Defence Innovation Hub and Navy was a positive outcome.

“The event marked an important milestone for EPE to demonstrate the prototype PRIED as part of the Defence Innovation Hub program,” Mr Watson said.

“The hub enables Defence, industry and research organisations to collaborate on innovative technologies that can be developed into an advanced capability for Defence.

“Any Australian company can submit proposals to the hub; we have signed 62 new contracts to date with a combined value of over $76.2 million.”

The hub was launched in December 2016 as an initiative of the Defence Industry Policy Statement.

It will invest about $640 million in the next decade to further develop tech-nologies that have moved from early science stages into the engineering and development stages of the innovation process.

Putting tech to the test

POB Adam Hubbard and ABCIS Lauren McAuliffe, from patrol boat HMAS Maitland, probe a suspected explosive device from a distance (left) with the Maritime Portable Raman Improvised Explosive Detector during a boarding party training exercise and (above) check the detector’s results. Photos: POIS James Whittle

Sailors will soon have a new tool to test for suspected IEDs in the maritime environment, writes SBLT Max Logan

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IT MAY feel intimidating to speak to someone about their unethical behaviour, especially when it’s a peer, a commander, manager or

supervisor. However, we all have a duty to

stand up and speak out about doing the right thing.

Our Defence Values require us to display the courage to honour our convictions, stand up for what we believe is right and speak out robustly and openly against what is wrong. It is easier to speak out against unethical behaviour as it arises than it is to pub-licly defend inaction and negligence.

Recent research suggests people are more inclined to act with integrity when they come up against unethical behaviour where they have taken the time to create an action plan. The next time you come across an unethical situation, plan to do the right thing by using the following questions as a guide to make an integrity action plan.

Who do I raise the issue with? The sooner you speak up, the bet-

ter. Addressing integrity issues early can mean the difference between a behavioural management issue and a major incident where the public loses trust and confidence in Defence. � You can raise the issue directly with

the person involved, which is impor-tant if they are your subordinate. If the behaviour is a genuine mistake or a failure to follow procedure, you may be able to address and correct the issue immediately. The Dealing with Misconduct page on the PeopleConnect site provides steps to support you in managing unaccepta-ble behaviour.

You can raise the issue with your manager or CO.

� If it is not practical to discuss the issue with your manager or CO, you can ask the team at the Defence Ethics mailbox for suggestions on how to proceed.

� If the issue is serious and involves potential fraud or corruption, you can access the Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Scheme on 1800 673 502, or email Defence.PID@defence.gov.au. It offers legislative protections against reprisal, bullying and other malicious actions that may arise as a result of reporting unethi-cal conduct.� You may wish to refer to the

AFTER an investigation into allow-ance fraud by the ADF Investigative Service in early 2017, a lieuten-ant colonel was convicted of four counts of obtaining a financial advantage contrary to the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 (Cth) and Criminal Code Act 1995.

The officer joined the ADF in the early 1990s and was a distinguished and valued contributor. However, while occupying a rental property and receiving full rental allowance (RA), the officer decided to sublet a room to a friend, initially for $150 a week, before raising that amount to $170 a week. Defence Housing Authority (DHA) was never notified of the change in circumstances despite the arrangement lasting several years and the officer completing annual reviews.

The ADF Investigative Service became aware of the officer’s crimi-nal conduct via a tip-off and com-menced an investigation. The investi-gation determined that: the officer did not meet their obli-

gation to tell DHA of a change of

circumstances when it occurred; the action resulted in personal

gain to the officer; and the officer not only received the full

amount of RA, but also received additional payments from the per-son staying with them.This is contrary to DHA guidance

and PACMAN (Division 4) which states that: If a member is receiving RA and

sublets part of the premises to another person, that subletting has implications for the rate at which RA is to be paid. In particular, that money, received by way of sublease rent, is to be taken into account and reduce the RA pay-able to the member; and

Members are obliged to inform DHA of changes in circumstances as soon as practicable and not wait for the rent review stage. When ADF members receive

significant allowances to alleviate the demands of service life, it is essen-tial the privileged nature of these

benefits are respected. With regards to the member in

question, not meeting their reporting obligations to the Commonwealth constituted a serious breach of Defence values.

The presiding magistrate said: “It is well recognised that where there is a breach of trust involved, that is a significant factor… The military relies on the honesty of its members in relation to the payments of allow-ances such as rental allowance. Where there is an abuse of trust, as in the present matter, that breach of trust must be dealt with by way of [the appropriate] punishment.”

The officer was found guilty of allowance fraud and consequently: dismissed from the ADF; sentenced to 60 days’ impris-

onment at the Defence Force Correctional Establishment and Metropolitan Remand Centre at Silverwater; and

ordered to repay to the Commonwealth the amount of $27,000.

It is sometimes easier to identify unethical behaviour than it is to do something about it.

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TERMINATEDOVER a 55-month period, an ADF member received $160,087 in rental allowance they were not entitled to after a change in their personal circumstances. The matter was investigated as the result of a Public Interest Disclosure (PID). The member was found guilty under the Criminal Code Act 1995 and is awaiting sentencing. The member’s service was terminated and the amount was repaid in full.

FORGERY FINEAN ADF member was found to have forged a receipt for a trust fund loan of several thousand dollars. The matter was investigated as a result of internal checks. The member was found guilty of offences under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 and the Criminal Code Act 1995. The member was fined and severely reprimanded.

UNFITAN ADF member falsified a fitness assessment record. The matter was investigated as a result of an internal report. The member was found guilty under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982. The member was subject to a fine and a reprimand.

RENTAL FRAUDAN ADF member was found to be in receipt of Rental Allowance they were not entitled to for two months. The member was classified as Member without Dependants (non-sharing), while sharing with another person. The matter was investigated as a result of a PID. The member was found guilty of offences under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982. The amount was repaid and the member was subject to seven days’ restriction of privileges.

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Difficult Conversation Quick Reference Guide on the PeopleConnect intranet site for tips on how to raise and manage the issue.

How do I approach the situation?Is there legislation, a Defence instruc-

tion or a manual relevant to the issue? These documents guide behaviour in Defence and you can refer to them to help you build a clear and objective argu-ment against unethical behaviour.

Take the time to write out your con-cerns about the situation and reference the legislation or policy that supports your position.

If you are still uncertain how the

legislation or policy applies to your situ-ation, the Defence Ethics mailbox can provide you with tailored advice and guidance.

What can I do if the issue is ignored or minimised?

If you have questions about what to do next, or what ethical behaviour in a particular situation might be, contact the Fraud Control and Investigations Branch via the Defence Ethics mailbox.

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the right to protection from reprisal. If you submit a PID or refer an incident to the Fraud Control and Investigations Branch, your information will be treated in confidence and managed in line with Australian Privacy Principles. Your identity will not be released outside the Directorate of Investigations and Recovery unless it contacts you and obtains your consent.

Finally, remember that maintain-ing integrity requires honest and ethical behaviour and the highest standards of probity in personal conduct. Integrity is more than knowing what is right; integ-rity is doing the right thing even in the face of adversity.

To discuss any questions or concerns, email Defence.Ethics@defence.gov.au or go to drnet.defence.gov.au/AssociateSecretary/AFCD/FCIBTo report fraud, corruption or abuse of resources call (02) 6266 4322 or email fraud.inves-tigations@defence.gov.au. If in doubt, seek advice on identifying and

reporting unethical behaviour.

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Credit cards tested from September 1- 30

The sample testing of credit card transactions during September has resulted in nil transactions being referred to Audit and Fraud Control Division for further investigation. A review of the credit card testing program is underway to make it more targeted.

Sample status Defence groupNumber of

transactions sampled

$ value of transactions

sampled

Average value of

transactions sampled

Completed transactions verified by supervisor

Navy 12 2433 203

Army 31 4645 150

Air Force 39 8295 213

ADFHQ 5 619 124

SP&IG 10 3136 314

Defence Science and Technology 5 851 170

Joint Capabilities Group 15 8501 567

E&IG 10 516 52

CASG 20 3429 171

Pending response from supervisor Army 5 1012 202

Total 152 $33,437 $220

ADF members and their families transition-ing from the ADF will have access to a more tailored approach to manage the pro-cess thanks to a refresh of the way support is delivered.

Defence Personnel Minister Darren Chester announced in October that the format of the ADF Member and Family Transition Seminars had been revised to better meet the needs of those leaving the permanent ADF.

“We have responded to feedback from ADF members and their families to ensure the seminars are family-friendly with an emphasis on early engagement,” Mr Chester said.

The seminars are now a one-day expo-style format.

Concurrent information sessions will be held covering topics such as health, finance and career planning with representation from state and territory governments and ex-service organisations.

“The new seminar format and enhanced online content provides flexibility for fami-lies who have other commitments or are based interstate at the time. Family mem-bers who cannot make it to the session that the member is attending can still register

Seminars to improve transition

Navy Reserve Cell representative CPO Paul Taylor talks to a Defence member during the transition seminar in Melbourne. Photo: POIS Nina Fogliani

to attend on another date or location, or access the information online at any time,” Mr Chester said.

The first one-day seminar was held at Melbourne Park Function Centre, Rod Laver Arena, on October 10.

More information is available at: www.defence.gov.au/DCO/Transition

Forum to support innovative thinkersTHE Australian Defence College is supporting the innovative think-ing of our junior leaders through the third Defence Entrepreneurs Forum (DEFAUS) on November 15-16 at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

The two-day forum is an opportunity for Navy members to pitch their ideas and concepts about the future of Defence to senior leaders.

The organising committee is ensuring it is a joint endeavour to further enhance networks and link pioneering minds across all three services and the Australian Public Service.

LEUT Ashley Wallin, of HMAS Cerberus, was awarded for his pitch at DEFAUS 2017, which aimed to help combat obe-sity in the ADF.

“The forum does a great job

bringing together like-minded ADF members who are looking to the future of Defence,” LEUT Wallin said.

MAJ Kate Tollenaar, who attended the previous DEFAUS events, is now part of the 2018 triservice planning team based at Command and Staff College.

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A TRIAL program to train volunteers as wellbeing and resilience advo-cates is being rolled out with positive results.

Next Generation Navy (NGN) established the program at HMAS Kuttabul in August, with the last ses-sion finishing on October 4.

The training is centred on mindful-ness research from the University of Massachusetts and is designed to assist participants with sharper focus, atten-tion-honing, improved wellbeing and resilience, and enhanced situational awareness.

The training, conducted over two phases, was facilitated by Mindfulness Coordinator, Monash University, Associate Professor Craig Hassed.

On completion of the training each participant is expected to lead their individual unit’s health and wellbeing program.

A program was successfully con-ducted on recent operational deploy-ments in HMA Ships Perth, Arunta and Warramunga.

Participants said it was invaluable in ensuring ship’s companies returned from deployment as healthy, fit and well as they left.

There are plans to roll out the pro-gram to the whole of Navy.

One of the volunteers, LSCSOMW Ed Rossiter, a member of NGN staff in Sydney, said he was grateful to the Navy for providing the program.

“The practical applications of

mindfulness have already proved invaluable in my day-to-day work,” LS Rossiter said.

“I am now able to recognise stress elevators in my life and have in place the tools to deal with them.

“Also, I have greater peace of

mind, my work performance has improved as a result and I am looking forward to assisting my colleagues – present and future – with their wellbe-ing and resilience.”

Importantly, in terms of Navy’s mission, the training being provided

incorporates activities which develop qualities, including courage, initiative and teamwork that assist individuals and teams in overcoming the fear and stress generated during operations and emergencies.

This will instill toughness, confi-

dence and self-discipline.Another training program is

planned for July next year.

For more details on the program, contact LEUT Megan Campbell-Dowling or WOET Neil Povey via the NGN site on the intranet.

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Promoting wellbeingDr Craig Hassed talks to participants during the Wellbeing and Resilience Advocate Program at HMAS Kuttabul. Photo: ABIS Kieren Whiteley

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SMN Keely Hagedoorn, centre, provides patient stabilisation as part of a casualty evacuation exercise during an aviation support course at HMAS Albatross. Photo: ABMT Leo Baumgartner

ABCIS Elise Saunders

talks with high school student Shayla Newell on the bridge

wing of HMAS Warramunga

during a ship tour for the Defence

Work Experience Program in

Hobart. Photo: ABIS Tara

Byrne

LS Rayden Prayitno briefs Navy cadets on correct use of the Emergency Life Support Respiratory Device during activities at the School of Ship Safety and Survivability, HMAS Cerberus. Photo: POIS Nina Fogliani

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is met by medical officer LEUT Rebecca Ainsworth on the flight deck of HMAS Ballarat during a visit to HMAS Stirling. Photo: LSIS Richard Cordell

LSCSO Thomas Jeffery, right, with a member of the Indian Navy at a sports day held during the Republic of Korea Navy International Fleet Review in Jeju, South Korea. Photo: ABIS Bonny Gassner

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NAVY Tridents have arrived in the United Kingdom for the first time ahead of a series of matches against the Royal Navy.

They will face their British counterparts to mark the cen-tenary of the World War 1 Armistice.

The Tridents were accli-matising in Portsmouth for the three-match series which kicks off on November 3 at Belle Vue Stadium, home to Super League

club Wakefield Trinity.Before leaving Australia,

Tridents forward AB Leigh Gough predicted some big hits from his team’s front row.

“We’ve got a lot of big boys who like to run hard, straight up the middle, and I’m one of them,” he said.

“We’ll figure out a plan when we get into camp, but it will probably be big in defence. That’s what wins games.

“We’ll be making sure our tackles are solid – one going low and one going high – and making sure they don’t get any breaks.”

Players from the two teams will pay their respects at a wreath-laying ceremony in London and attend Armistice Day commemorations.

“At the end of the day, we’re going over there for Armistice Day. It’s not just about service

versus service,” AB Gough said.“We’re lucky as sailors in this

day and age to go and play footy. We couldn’t do that when there was a war to fight.

“Now we’re just battling on the field and it’ll be a great feel-ing.”

The other two games will be played at Burnaby Road, Portsmouth, on November 7 and November 10.

CPL Julia Whitwell

PITTING sta tes and ser-vices against each other, the week-long ADF Lawn Bowls Competition, in mid-October in Ipswich, finished with NSW on top in the state rivalry and Army winning the interservice event.

State Defence teams played one another for the first cou-ple of days, with NSW plac-ing first and Western Australia coming second. Sides were then selected to compete against each other for the national service title.

NSW team member CPOET Phil Black said the winning advantage for his team was experience.

“We had depth of experience among our players. The other states’ lead bowlers were inex-perienced and hadn’t played at that level of bowls before,” CPO Black said.

When Navy placed second behind Army in the interservice competition, experience was again the key factor.

“Navy only had 16 people at this year’s championships, two of whom only started playing that Monday,” CPO Black said.

“Another two were novice bowlers, so all up a quarter of our team were new to the game.

“When you come up against an Army team that have play-ers that have been playing for a number of years, you’re basi-

cally playing three-on-four in each rink.”

Army representative WO1 Mick Carley said his side’s per-formance came down to team-work.

“We combined very well. We had strong teams both upfront and at the back,” WO1 Carley said. We looked over the master board, at the scores across all four rinks. If one was down, we’d cover it across the other three rinks.”

Out of eight rinks, Army only lost one and drew another.

Selectors put an ADF repre-sentative side together from the interservice competition, which CPO Black said performed strongly against a civilian Ipswich team.

“We had our representative match against the local team on the last day,” CPO Black said.

“We absolutely pounded them. One rink won 20-14, another 30-7, and the other two were 26-8 and 28-13. We gave them a fair touch-up there.”

While the representative team played well, CPO Black said he was eager to see the Navy team grow.

“For RAAF and Navy to beat the Army team, we’re going to have to recruit hard,” he said.

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CPOATA Steve Atkins shot 732/775 to win the overall champion shot in the ADF Clay Target Association (ADFCTA) Combined Services Championship for the seventh time in eight years.

The six-day competition, at Wagga Wagga Gun Club in September, pitted 34 competitors against each other in skeet, down-the-line (DTL)/trap and sporting clays disciplines.

CPO Atkins said shooting clays drew on a different set of skills from those used on a rifle range.

“The main difference is in using hand-eye coordi-nation and the ability to concentrate over a long period of time,” CPO Atkins said.

“The clay targets we shoot at move at 90km/h and at different angles, depending on the event you’re shooting.

“Your first shot’s in less than a second and they’re about 110mm in diameter, so they’re a small target.”

Aside from winning the individual competition, the Navy team won the interservice shields for the DTL and sporting clays events.

CPO Atkins said competitors developed a strong bond over the tournament.

“There’s great camaraderie and a really good atmosphere. There’s the serious side of the competi-tion, but everyone has fun doing it,” he said.

ADFCTA president LCDR Blizzard said the stand-ard of competition had increased each year.

“Competing over three separate disciplines in clay target shooting is extremely difficult. Most competi-tors specialise in only one discipline so to have them gaining such high scores is impressive,” he said.

LCDR Blizzard and CPO Atkins were selected to represent the ADF at national level skeet, DTL and sporting clay events in 2019.

Overall winner CPO Steve Atkins, right, with ADFCTA president and fellow competitor LCDR Glenn Blizzard, left, and PTE Christopher Barber.

No match for our shooters

Experience key

Tridents set for some big hits on UK tourThe Navy Tridents team and support staff before flying to the United Kingdom for their three-match tour.

CPO Phil Black (left) and AB Andrew Batterham in action at the ADF Lawn Bowls Competition.

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AB Courtney Frankl finds space in the final of the

Pacific Military and Police Rugby Union Cup against

New Zealand.

LEUT Kiz Welling-Burtenshaw

A SEA of colours enveloped RMC’s Portsea Oval from October 12 to 13 as eight South Pacific nations fought for the Pacific Military and Police Rugby Union Cup.

It was the first Defence women’s rugby 7s competition aimed at Pacific participation and included Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vanuatu.

HMAS Harman’s LS Shannon Evans said the competition provided highlights both on and off the pitch.

“To build stronger relationships with seven other countries around the rugby field has been monumental for ADF women’s rugby as well as our ties to our allies,” she said.

Fiji’s Vika Matarugo said the memories were more valuable than the results.

“The whole week has been something we will never forget,” Ms Matarugo said.

“The welcome function we attended, where each team shared a dance or song from their country, was a highlight.

“I enjoyed the environment off the field – making friends and sharing our love of rugby – as much as my time on it.”

The final match came down to the familiar rivalry between New Zealand and Australia,

The captains of the eight teams share a moment during the tournament.

with neither side giving an inch. A game with many twists and turns ended with the Kiwis lifting the inaugural cup thanks to a 14-12 victory.

Fiji played strongly to win bronze, while Tonga took home the plate in fifth place.

ADF Rugby Union chairman RADM Michael Rothwell said the tournament “pro-vided an excellent opportunity to recognise

women competing in sport at an international level and the contribution they make to their nations’ defence and police forces”.

“It was remarkable to see the eight teams competing fiercely, but then forming a real sisterhood based on joy and celebration. The importance of such an outcome is becoming increasingly clear as we continue to tackle common security challenges,” he said.

Field of

friends

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LS Shannon Evans tries to break free of a New Zealand defender during the final of the Pacific Military and Police Rugby Union Cup.Photo: Peter Reichstein

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