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NavyNavyVolume 53, No. 11, June 24, 2010 The official newspaper of the Royal Australian NavyVolume 53, No. 11, June 24, 2010 The official newspaper of the Royal Australian Navy

LAST SALUTERAN farewells RADM Nigel Coates

“RADM Nigel Coates was the epitome of the Australian Naval Officer – always in command but never overbearing, dignified but approachable, and with a firm sense of honour and integrity that was not dogmatic.”

– Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Crane

SAD FAREWELL: The coffin of the late RADM Nigel Coates, AM, RAN, sits on the ceremonial gun carriage as family, friends and Navy personnel pay their respects during the funeral service at Garden Island, Sydney.Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind

02 NEWS

NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews June 24, 2010

Sad farewell to top “RADM Nigel Coates was the epitome of the Australian Naval

Officer – always in command but never overbearing, dignified but approachable, and with a firm sense of honour and integrity that was not dogmatic.”THESE were the words Chief of Navy VADM Russ Crane used to describe RADM Nigel Coates, one of the finest Admirals in the history of the RAN, at a poignant funeral service in Sydney on June 9.

VADM Crane joined RADM Coates’ family, friends, colleagues and scores of officers and sailors who lined the streets of Garden Island at Fleet Base East to farewell the wide-ly-respected Admiral after he passed away on June 2 following a battle with cancer.

During the closed service at the historic Garden Island Chapel, CN paid tribute to his friend, saying one of Navy’s most respected and cherished leaders had been cruelly taken all too early in his flourishing naval career.

“RADM Coates’ life epitomised our Navy Values of Honour, Honesty, Courage, Integrity and Loyalty and a life which the RAN, ADF and the Australian nation have much to be thankful for,” VADM Crane said.

“God Bless you Nigel and we wish you fair winds and following seas as you embark on the next leg of your eternal passage plan.”

At the end of the memorial service, a funeral firing party of 24 sailors in full ceremonial uniform fired a tra-ditional Serviceman’s Salute to the Deceased of three volleys.

LSMUSN Marcus Salone then sounded The Last Post, which was followed by a minute’s silence and Reveille.

With the service complete, coffin bearers transferred the coffin from the chapel to the waiting gun carriage. With the coffin secured, the bearers retired and RADM Coates’ widow, three children and immediate fam-ily took up position directly behind it – they were accompanied by the Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia and NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir, as well as VADM Crane.

Many of Navy’s serving Admirals, accompanied by senior ADF and for-eign officers, led a platoon of more than 150 mourners who were followed by 60 Navy members.

When the funeral procession was ready, OIC Funeral, CAPT Tony Aldred, gave the order and the pro-cession stepped off to the Sydney Detachment of the RAN Band play-ing Proud Echo, while HMAS Tobruk began a 13-minute gun salute firing a ceremonial 3-pound cannon once a minute.

The solemn procession made its way to the Fleet Landing between the street liners that were positioned at five pace intervals.

On arrival at the Fleet Landing, the coffin was transferred into the hearse and VADM Crane presented Mrs Coates with an Australian National Flag.

The hearse travelled through Garden Island to Fleet Base East and out FBE 5 Gate, passing HMA Ships Success and Kanimbla and, with their ships’ companies formed up into Procedure ALPHA, they were brought to attention and saluted as the proces-sion passed by.

As the procession reached the gates of Fleet Base East, Tobruk fired the final salute of 13 guns at the normal five-second interval.

RADM Coates was cremated at a private ceremony in Sydney.

IMPORTANT TASK: (Above) RAN personnel tow the gun carriage that will carry the coffin of RADM Nigel Coates during the service of thanksgiving and remembrance for him at Garden Island, Sydney.Photo: LA (Phot) Alasdair MacLeod

PRIDE: (Right) The coffin of RADM Coates is escorted for the final journey on the ceremonial gun carriage as family, friends and Navy personnel pay their respects.Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind

03NEWS


Admiral in Sydney

Nigel Coates had a remarkable career in the RAN. He came to the Service already steeped in the sea. His father was a master mariner and Nigel had a skill in and love of sailing that would be

with him for his entire life. From the time he joined the Naval College in January 1975, he was the outstanding member of his cohort and his gifts of leadership and character were quickly recognised. From the first, Nigel displayed a combination of practical skills, intelligence and good sense and a self confidence that never tipped over into arrogance. Even more importantly, he maintained an unshakeable integrity and concern to do what was right that marked out all that he did in the years that followed. He combined this with a natural kindness and consideration for others. Where Nigel led others would follow, but he would never lead them where they should not go. And, wherever he took his people, Nigel would always bring them back.

– RADM James Goldrick

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A member of the RAN holds an order of service dur-ing the service of thanksgiving and remem-brance for RADM Nigel Coates at Garden Island, Sydney; pall bearers carry RADM Coates’ coffin from Garden Island Chapel to the waiting gun carriage; a member of the Ceremonial Guard outside Garden Island Chapel before the service; HMAS Tobruk fires a salute using a ceremonial 3-pound naval gun in tribute; the funeral procession carrying the coffin of RADM Coates drives past HMAS Kanimbla to Fleet Base East 5 Gate at Garden Island.

Photos: LA (Phot) Alasdair MacLeod and LSIS Brenton Freind


04 NEWS

CorrectionON PAGE 16 of the June 10 edition, there was an error in WO-N’s SRP message.

Defence is committed to deliv-ering major efficiencies totalling $20.5 billion over the next 10 years.

Navy’s contribution over this period is not $.2.8 billion as published, but 2.43 billion, which equates to about $665,750 every day, 365 days a year for the next 10 years.

This error was due to incorrect information provided. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Sailor missing By Ben Wickham and LSIS Paul McCallum

HMAS Warramunga crew mem-ber, 28-year-old LSCSO Andrew Wakely, is missing presumed drowned while swimming in Tonga.

LSCSO Wakely, from Bentley in Western Australia, was swimming in the vicinity of Keleti Beach, Tonga, on the morning of June 16, when fellow crew members notified sen-ior authorities that he had possibly drowned.

Warramunga’s S-70B Seahawk helicopter was launched in an attempt to locate him, searching unsuccessfully until darkness. The search resumed at first light on June 17, with the Seahawk and a Tonga Defence Services patrol boat taking part.

The Seahawk continued search-ing the area until last light, while Tongan police conducted a search of local beaches.

At time of going to press the body of LSCSO Wakely had not been recovered and the search was continuing, while Warramunga remained alongside in Tonga sup-porting the search effort.

Warramunga was conducting a scheduled Port Visit to Nuku’Alofa,

Tonga, while transiting to Hawaii to participate in Exercise RIMPAC 10.

LSCSO Wakely’s family released a statement on June 17, saying “Andrew was a loving and gener-ous person, who was admired and respected by those around him”.

“Andrew proudly served 10 years

in the RAN, including two tours of the Gulf.

“We take comfort in knowing that his final hours were spent with some of his best friends.

“Andrew loved life, had a great sense of humour and will be dearly missed.”

TRAGEDY: LSCSO Andrew Wakely is missing, presumed drowned, while swimming in Tonga. He was serving in HMAS Warramunga, en route to participate in Exercise RIMPAC 10. At the time of going to press, the search for LSCSO Wakely was continuing.

GRIEVING: The ship’s company of HMAS Warramunga reflect upon their lost shipmate, LSCSO Andrew Wakely, dur-ing a memorial service on board, while inset, Warramunga’s CO CMDR Bruce Legge commits a wreath to the sea in memory of the missing sailor.

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05NEWS

CN calls in on ISF sailorsSAILORS working for the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor enjoyed a visit from Chief of Navy VADM Russ Crane on June 11 and 12 at Forward Operating Base Phoenix.

Commander ISF COL Simon Stuart said it was a relaxed atmosphere and the Navy personnel got a lot out of the visit.

VADM Crane was visiting East Timor for the commissioning of the East Timor Defence Forces (F-FDTL) newest patrol boats, NRTL Jaco and NRTL Betano, and took the opportunity to spend time with the four RAN personnel serving with the ISF.

While the new patrol boats were not ready to participate in Exercise Crocodillo, which began on June 19 involving forces from the F-FDTL, ADF, NZDF, USN and USMC, it is anticipated they will be ready for similar joint exer-cises next year.

NEW CAPABILITY: CN VADM Russ Crane chats with CAPT Donaciano Gomes aboard NRTL Jaco during the commissioning of East Timor’s new patrol boats.Photo: CPL Scott Smedley

By SGT Brian Hartigan

MEMBER contributions for Service residences and rent allow-ance residences will increase for all ranks with effect July 22 with the change reflected in mem-bers’ salary variations on pay-day August 5.

Contribution increases range from 8.46 per cent to 17.77 per cent depend-ing on rank and circumstances – with, for example, a leading seaman in a three-bedroom house paying an extra $30.62 per fortnight.

This year’s Group Rent Scheme (GRS) increases reflect rises in the national rental market as well as ongo-ing moves to correct an imbalance in the subsidy Defence provides to mem-bers for housing.

Head of People Policy Steve Grzeskowiak said it was a longstand-ing policy that Defence should subsi-dise 50 per cent of the national aver-age cost of housing for ADF members and their families, however, Defence’s contribution had slipped out to more than 56 per cent over recent years.

“For the 2010 annual GRS update, the Secretary and CDF have agreed to implement a subsidy correction instal-ment to bring the Defence subsidy and member contributions closer to 50 per cent each,” Mr Grzeskowiak said.

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“To ensure that the quality of housing can be maintained and improved in the future, it is important that costs are shared fairly between Defence and ADF members.”

– Head of People Policy Steve Grzeskowiak

to rent bands 1, 2 and 3, except for PO(E), ASLT(E) and SBLT(E) in rent band 1, for whom an 8.46 per cent increase will achieve the 50 per cent subsidy target.

Subsidy corrections will not apply for lower-amenity housing in group A or group 1A because this housing stock is being progressively phased out of service.

Contributions for rent band 4 (CAPT/CDRE(E)) will be increased by 14.47 per cent and rent band 5 (RADM(E)) by 17.77 per cent.

Mr Grzeskowiak said Defence offered ADF members compelling service conditions, with housing assist-ance being one of its most attractive components.

“To ensure that the quality of hous-ing can be maintained and improved in the future, it is important that costs are shared fairly between Defence and ADF members.

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“In the past, the resulting adjust-ment in the GRS was not passed on to members until October or November, with the lag contributing to the increase in the Defence share.

“Last year, to help rectify this, the contribution increase was introduced in July.

“We had hoped to bring it forward to March or April this year, but that proved more difficult than anticipat-ed,” he said.

It is now planned that, from 2011, GRS adjustments will be made in March or April.

For more information, follow the appropriate links on intranet.defence.gov.au/pac/ or www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac

NOTE: The GRS story published in all Service newspapers last year incorrectly implied that the scale of last year’s contributions increase was partly attributable to the commencement of the rebalance in the percentage payments made by Defence and Defence members. This year is actually the first instalment in the subsidy correction. Last year’s adjustments were based upon market rent only, but included a change in the timing designed to reduce the lag in passing market rent movements on to members and so reduce Defence’s total overspend on housing subsidies.

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By ABCIS Melanie Schinkel

A TRADE supervisor currently serving on board HMAS Melbourne (CMDR Mick Harris) has been recognised with an award for his outstanding mainte-nance on Navy Seahawks and received a DIY enthusiast’s dream as part of his prize.

For his outstanding contribution to 816 Squadron (CMDR Shane Craig), LSATV Luke Carter was announced as Maintainer of the Year at HMAS Albatross (CAPT Stefan King).

The Maintainer of the Year prize con-sists of a $500 gift voucher from Mitre 10, certificate and patch from helicop-ter manufacturer Sikorsky, an aviation-related book and recognition on the Maintainer of the Year Honour Board.

LSATV Carter said the annual award recognised personal achievements and was highly valued throughout the squad-ron.

“I was pretty shocked to receive the award,” LSATV Carter said.

The Maintainer of the Year is awarded each calendar year to the 816 Squadron maintainer (junior or senior sailor) based on elements of professionalism, contri-bution to the Squadron, work ethic and personal development.

Along with the ship’s company, LSATV Carter is busily participating in Melbourne’s work-ups in preparation for her upcoming MEAO deployment.

“I am really looking forward to going on an operational deployment and I am so proud to represent the Navy and Australia in support of these efforts.”

Outstanding contribution recognised at 816 Sqn

WELL DONE: LSATV Luke Carter receives his award from CO 816 Squadron CMDR Shane Craig.

By ABCIS Melanie Schinkel

A SENIOR sailor’s dedication and hard work was acknowledged recently with an inaugural award that granted a front seat Seahawk flight at HMAS Albatross (CAPT Stefan King) as one of its prizes.

The Tiger of the Year award is the highest honour 816 Squadron (CMDR Shane Craig) bestows on one of its members. The Tiger award is given to the Squadron member (maintenance or aircrew) who is deemed to have the greatest overall contribution to the Squadron over a year.

Winner, POCSS Diane Rowan, the Programming Officer for 816 Squadron, said the award’s prize also comprised a certificate of excellence, an aviation-related book, a $500 voucher, a flight in the front seat of a Seahawk and a place on the Tiger of the Year Honour Board.

“I was very surprised and hon-oured to be the first recipient of this prestigious award,” POCSS Rowan said.

While many of POCSS Rowan’s efforts contributed to her receiving the accolade, she was primarily rec-ognised for her dedication in coor-dinating 816 Squadron’s Freedom of Entry (FOE) march in Caloundra and the Squadron masquerade ball in 2009.

POCSS Rowan arranged drill training, transport, accommodation, school visits, official functions, static and flying displays, and the FOE march itself, in five weeks.

More than 100 Squadron mem-bers were relocated about 1200km to participate in the FOE on October 31, 2009.

“The event was very well received by the community, which was highlighted by the signing of a ‘friendship agreement’ between 816 Squadron and the Township of Caloundra.”

To commemorate 20 years of flying operational Seahawks, and to close out 816 Squadron’s 60th anni-

Hard work pays off for tiger of the year

TOP EFFORT: POCSS Diane Rowan receives her ‘Tiger of the Year’ book prize from CO 816 Squadron CMDR Shane Craig. The inau-gural award grants the winner a front seat Seahawk flight at HMAS Albatross as one of its prizes.

versary, a masquerade ball was held on August 28 last year.

“The event was a huge success. More than 250 people attended and a concert band performed,” she said.

In preparation for upcoming anti-submarine exercises at Fleet Base West, POCSS Rowan is cur-rently programming training for the Squadron students.

During the next two weeks, 816 Squadron will send up to four air-

craft and more than 100 maintenance and support personnel to HMAS Stirling (CAPT Brett Dowsing).

“This will be a significant train-ing detachment for the Squadron and many people are working very hard to ensure it is a success,” she said.

The title of Tiger of the Year will continue to be awarded annually to a member who displays professional-ism, leadership and dedication to 816 Squadron duties.

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07NEWS

By LEUT Kara Wansbury

LEUT Deirdre Smith has left the Navy ward at St Vincent’s behind for a 69,000 tonne floating hospi-tal, USNS Mercy, as part of Pacific Partnership 2010.

Working as a Reservist at the Navy Ward at St Vincent’s Hospital twice a week, LEUT Smith answered the call to participate in the humanitarian assistance mission in South East Asia visiting Vietnam and Cambodia.

Her role on board is vastly dif-ferent to the role she performs at the Navy ward, and on board HMA Ships Kanimbla and Manoora as a mem-ber of the Primary Casualty Reception Facility (PCRF). The challenges, though, will be met with measurable rewards.

“On board Mercy I am a scrub nurse as well as the surgical workload manager – essentially it is my job to track every single operation conduct-ed on board Mercy in Vietnam and Cambodia,” LEUT Smith said.

This is no mean feat with 11 operating theatres and a team of 131 medical personnel made up of special-ist surgeons, nurses and technicians drawn from the US military, US Public Health Service, partner nation mili-

taries and non-government organisa-tions.

“I have been monitoring all of the surgery hours, costs involved and ensuring command is kept informed of the mission’s progress. I also get to work in the theatres as I do in the PCRF,” LEUT Smith said.

Director of Surgical Services for PP10, the USN’s CMDR Trent Douglas, said that, so far Mercy had conducted 132 surgeries on board including 49 cataracts, 15 cleft lip repairs and many hernia repairs.

“The surgeons, nurses and techni-cians who work in the operating suites are changing lives for the better on a daily basis,” CMDR Douglas said.

“Each surgery helps a patient remain a viable and productive mem-ber of society and gives many the chance to lead longer and healthier lives,” said CMDR Douglas.

LEUT Smith is pleased to be mak-ing a difference and is looking forward to being able to quantify her contribu-tion.

“At the end of our t ime in Cambodia I will know exactly how many hours and at what cost Pacific Partnership 2010 has helped improve

Changing lives on Pacific Partnership

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: LEUT Dierdre Smith in the pre-operative ward in USNS Mercy during Pacific Partnership 2010.Photo: ABIS Andrew Dakin

the lives of the locals in both coun-tries,” LEUT Smith said.

That, and the smiles on her patients’ faces, is enough reward indeed.


08 NEWS

Navy’s queen of hearts also a heart starterBy Michael Brooke

ABBM Tracey Moore is not only Navy’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ poker champion but a real life-saver who received a commendation from the Melbourne Ambulance Service for saving a heart-attack victim.

ABBM Moore, who is posted to Fleet Support Unit at HMAS Coonawarra (CMDR Richard Donnelly), is such a card shark that she has won the right to fly to Las Vegas on July 1 to contest the 2010 World Series of Poker, where she could win up to $10 million prize money.

ABBM Moore, 32, won the right to compete in the World Series of Poker by defeating 300 poker play-ers at Darwin Casino recently.

ABBM Moore is taking leave from the Navy for a short period of time to put her skills to the test against the world’s best poker play-ers who will gather at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.

idea how strong their cards are or if they are nervous about their hand.”

ABBM Moore said she wasn’t particularly lucky, although she had had two royal flushes in the time she’d been playing poker.

“Luck doesn’t always have a great deal to do with it,” she said.

“Sometimes I might have a gut-feeling about the cards I have been dealt and, although they aren’t great starting cards, my gut instinct tells

me to play them – I’m right about 60 per cent of the time.”

Navy’s queen of hearts said she started playing poker because she was bored at home and discov-ered it on the internet.

“I picked it up really easily,” she said.

ABBM Moore said winning the $10 million prize for the 2010 World Series of Poker would be fantastic, but not as thrill-ing as saving the life of a heart attack victim earlier this year.

“I was at Melbourne airport when suddenly someone needed my assistance, which is when my Navy training kicked in and I provided life-sav-ing CPR,” she said.

ABBM Moore’s life-saving efforts were rec-ognised by the Melbourne Ambulance Se rv i ce , which awarded her a com-mendation.

“I can read the people I’m playing against just as well as I can turn a bad starting hand into a winning one.”

– ABBM Tracey Moore

ABBM Moore has enjoyed impressive success in the four years she has been playing poker.

In her only professional tour-nament so far, she came 122nd

among a field of 748 participants in the 2007 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.

“I have been pretty focused on consolidating my Navy career but am now taking a shot at a new challenge, before returning to my extended family in the RAN,” she said.

ABBM Moore said her secret of success was that most male poker players underestimated her skills because she was a woman.

“I can read the people I’m play-ing against just as well as I can turn a bad starting hand into a winning one,” she said.

“Sometimes it doesn’t matter what cards you have, but what posi-tion you’re in on the table and the way other players bet, gives you an

By CHAP Jason Wright

DURING HMAS Parramatta III’s (CMDR Heath Robertson) passage through the Red Sea, the ship’s compa-ny scattered the ashes of a distinguished sailor, who sailed in Parramatta II dur-ing World War II.

LEUT Jeremy Richardson said the scattering of ashes ceremony was a proud tradition among navies worldwide and a fitting tribute for sailor Edward (Ted) Fryer.

“Today we say goodbye to one of our own. A sailor whose sacrifice inspires us, and someone who sailed under the same name as we do – in the very same water,” LEUT Richardson said.

Ted Fryer died on January 7, 2010 and was one of the 23 sailors who sur-vived the German U559’s torpedo attack, which sunk sloop HMAS Parramatta II on November 27, 1941.

Ted’s personal account of the attack, which he wrote later in life, was read at the ceremony.

Then a seaman, Ted was at the

helm when the U559’s torpedo struck Parramatta II on her starboard side, astern of the bridge.

In the midst of darkness and alarms, Ted heard his captain order the crew not to go aft and to abandon ship.

As he tumbled into the ocean, Ted became tangled in halyards, which dragged him underwater. He managed to free himself and climbed aboard a nearby Carley float.

In the pre-dawn light, Ted, his ship-mate Harold Ross and 21 other survivors were rescued by Hunt class destroyer HMS Avonvale.

Two weeks later, Ted was posted to destroyer HMAS Nestor but, short-ly after, she too was badly damaged by German bombers in the Mediterranean Sea and had to be scuttled.

Throughout the war, Ted served in several other ships, and was on board HMAS Battan when the Japanese signed the peace treaty in 1945.

In 1948, Ted retired from the Navy and led a fulfilling life with his wife Jean and their family.

Parramatta farewells former shipmate

FAREWELL: The ashes of Seaman Edward (Ted) Fryer of HMAS Parramatta ready to be scattered over the Red Sea.Photo: CPOCIS Leo Vredenbregt

PICK A CARD: ABBM Tracey Moore shows the skills that will be taking her to Las Vegas to compete against some of the best poker players in the world. Photo: ABIS James Whittle

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09NEWS

By Michael Brooke

HMAS Kanimbla (CMDR Tim Byles) set sail for Hawaii on June 9 where she will ‘Cry Havoc’ among the 20,000 personnel, 34 surface ships, five subma-rines and more than 100 aircraft from 14 countries participating in Exercise RIMPAC 10.

Kanimbla’s CO, CMDR Byles, said RIMPAC was a great opportunity for people, individually and collectively, to participate in one of the largest maritime exercises in the world.

“RIMPAC will mark an important milestone for Kanimbla, which will be one of only three amphibious platforms in this large-scale joint exercise,” CMDR Byles said.

“For the first time Kanimbla is being used to launch and recover a platoon of US Marine Corps Amphibious Assault

Vehicles involved in a battalion size amphibious assault.”

Before she departed Fleet Base East, Kanimbla opened her gangway to Defence Materiel and Science Minister Greg Combet and NSW Premier Kristina Keneally, who announced a $75 million investment by NSW to attract Defence-related industry contracts and jobs.

Members of Kanimbla’s ship’s com-pany had the opportunity to tell the Premier about their roles and responsi-bilities when she visited several areas of the ship. Gap Year sailors SMNGXs Alvin Forrest, Kate Tonacia and Phillipa Robertson said Ms Keneally had a good understanding of the Navy and the Gap Year program.

“She was really nice to talk to and wanted to know what we thought of our experience in the Navy so far,” said SMNGX Robertson, who wants to be a Navy Aviator.

Humanitarian aid bound for SamoaBy ABCIS Melanie Schinkel

THE ship’s company of HMAS Kanimbla (CMDR Tim Byles) craned two fire trucks on board recently, donated to assist a post-tsunami effort overseas.

En route to Exercise RIMPAC, Kanimbla delivered the two fire trucks donated by the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade to the Samoa Fire and Emergency Service Authority, in Samoa.

Kanimbla’s CO, CMDR Byles, said the ship’s company were eager to assist the region that was devastated by multiple earth-quakes and a tsunami last year.

“We are pleased to support the ongoing relationship between the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the Samoa Fire and Emergency Service Authority,” CMDR Byles said.

Samoa was struck by an 8.3 magnitude earthquake on September 30, 2009 – further earthquakes and a tsunami fol-lowed.

This is the second time the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade has donated fire trucks to the region, the first of which was delivered by HMAS Tobruk dur-ing Op Samoa Assist.

Kanimbla left for RIMPAC on June 9 and the fire trucks arrived in Samoa on June 15.

Kanimbla’s milestone

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE: NSW Premier Kristina Keneally chats with (clockwise) SMNs Tonacia, Robertson, Gordon-Hall, Reid, Ireland and Forrest of HMAS Kanimbla. Photo: ABIS Sarah Williams

GREAT CAUSE: Sailors stand at Procedure ALPHA on HMAS Kanimbla’s forecastle as the ship arrives in Apia, Samoa to deliver the two fire trucks, while inset, members of the SAD crane one of the trucks onto the ship’s aft flight deck. Photos: ABIS Sarah Williams and ABIS Dove Smithett

Captain Luke CHARLES-JONES CSC OAM RAN, for outstanding achievement as Director of Maritime Operations, Navy Strategic Command.

Captain Charles-Jones is an exceptional officer who demonstrated inspiring leadership, outstanding organi-sational ability and a clear focus on achieving superior results in very demanding circumstances. His achieve-ments are of the highest order and bring great credit upon himself and the Royal Australian Navy.

Warrant Officer Martin Grant HOLZBERGER CSC, for outstanding achievement as the Ship’s Warrant Officer, HMAS Warramunga.

Warrant Officer Holzberger’s performance as the Ship’s Warrant Officer aboard HMAS Warramunga was outstanding. His professionalism, dedication and tireless devotion to duty were excellent and established him as a role model for the ship’s company. His superi-or leadership and tireless work ethic were instrumental in the successes achieved by the ship’s company in a demanding operational period.

Commander Stephen Mark O’HEARN CSC RAN, for outstanding achievement as the Project Manager for the Collins Class Submarines Replacement Combat System.

Commander O’Hearn has made a major contribution to the enhancement of the Collins Class submarine capability by his leadership in managing the Australian participation in the Joint Australian/United States development of the Tactical Combat Control system, and by his subsequent management of the integration of the Tactical Combat Control system with Australian developed systems. His outstanding work resulted in the timely granting by the Chief of Navy of the Initial Operational Release for the Replacement Combat System in HMA Ships Waller and Farncomb.

Warrant Officer Andrew Wilfred ROACH CSC, for outstanding achievement in the field of aviation maintenance in the Royal Australian Navy.

Warrant Officer Roach is an exceptional senior sailor who sets a motivational example, and has had a positive influence over the entire Fleet Air Arm com-munity. He has led the efforts to re-establish trust and confidence in the Royal Australian Navy’s aviation technical workforce following the 2005 Sea King helicopter tragedy on Nias Island. Warrant Officer Roach’s achievements have defined the way aviation technicians of the Royal Australian Navy are trained, qualified and employed, and he has directly contrib-uted to a safer and more efficient aviation maintenance environment.

Lieutenant Commander William Lemesurier WATERS CSC RAN, for outstanding achievement in the development, plan-ning and conduct of operations at the United States Navy’s Surface Warfare Development Group, as Operations Coordinator at Fleet Headquarters and as Executive Officer HMAS Sydney.

Lieutenant Commander Waters is an exceptional officer whose dedication, commitment and profes-sionalism have enabled him to produce outstanding results for the Royal Australian Navy in the fields of

tactical development, current operations, ship organi-sation and leadership. In a time of severe resource constraints Lieutenant Commander Waters has consist-ently applied himself in a variety of different postings to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the Fleet and to reduce the watch-keeping burden on sailors across the Royal Australian Navy.

ConspicuousService MedalLieutenant Commander Edward Michael DONCASTER CSM RAN, for meritorious achievement as Staff Officer International Engagement in Navy Strategic Command.

Lieutenant Commander Doncaster has been a key contributor to the management of the Royal Australian Navy’s international engagement program, notably in support of the Chief and Deputy Chief of Navy. Through application of outstanding professional knowledge, initiative and exceptional commitment and dedication to his duties, Lieutenant Commander Doncaster’s considerable efforts have resulted in achievement of highly successful international engage-ment outcomes for the Royal Australian Navy. His per-sonal influence and energy have enhanced the Royal Australian Navy’s reputation and earned the respect of various Defence agencies and senior foreign attachés, and have been a key factor in progressing the Royal Australian Navy’s established and emerging interna-tional engagement objectives and commitments.

Lieutenant Commander Peter James FOSTER CSM RAN, for meritorious devo-tion to duty as the Marine Engineering Officer in HMAS Arunta during her assign-ment as a training ship.

Lieutenant Commander Foster’s performance during HMAS Arunta’s Plan TRAIN assignment has been outstanding. His exceptional leadership and total commitment to the vital mission of training Marine Technicians have directly led to the achievement of the Plan TRAIN objectives, thus enhancing the Royal Australian Navy’s capability. His selfless dedication, exceptional leadership and commitment to operational performance are in the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy.

Petty Officer Emma Dawn PROCOPIS CSM, for meritorious achievement as the Communications Centre Manager at HMAS Waterhen.

Petty Officer Procopis’ performance as HMAS Waterhen Communications Centre Manager in direct support of the HMA Fleet units was outstanding. Her dedication and willingness in difficult circumstances ensured the maintenance of Fleet operational capabil-ity. She met all her challenges with fortitude, grace and finesse, displaying excellent personal and professional skills while keeping a superb sense of humour. Petty Officer Procopis’ performance is in the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy.


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Officer in the Military Division of the Order of AustraliaVice Admiral Matthew John TRIPOVICH AO CSC RAN, for distin-guished service as Head Capability Systems and Chief Capability Development Group.

Vice Admiral Tripovich has made an enormous con-tribution to both the current and future performance and effectiveness of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force throughout his distinguished career. As Head Capability Systems and now Chief Capability Development Group he continually dis-played outstanding leadership, integrity and dedication through a period of extraordinary change and develop-ment, culminating in the publication of the Defence White Paper of 2009. His leadership, vision and man-agement of the Capability Development Group will have a profound impact on the operations and support of the Australian Defence Force far into the future.

Member in the Military Division of the Order of AustraliaCommodore Bronko Stanley OGRIZEK AM RAN, for exceptional service in the field of naval engineering and safety.

Commodore Ogrizek distinguished himself during a range of demanding naval postings. Through the achievement and maintenance of high standards of leadership, engineering and safety, he has provided the Royal Australian Navy with exceptional service throughout his career. He is an outstanding officer whose dedication and selfless service have been beyond the call of duty.

Captain Philip Andrew WARWICK AM RAN, for exceptional service and contribution to Navy logistics as Chief Staff Officer – Support and Director Logistic Support Agency – Navy.

Captain Warwick has provided exceptional service as the Chief Staff Officer – Support in Fleet Headquarters and as Director Logistic Support Agency – Navy in the Defence Materiel Organisation. His dedication to duty, untiring efforts and strong leadership and management skills under extremely challenging circumstances have enhanced the operational availability of the Royal Australian Navy’s ships and submarines.

Medal of the Order of Australia in the Military DivisionLieutenant Commander Murray Victor McAULIFFE OAM RAN, for merito-rious service as the First Lieutenant HMAS Cerberus and as a sen-ior cook in the Royal Australian Navy.

Lieutenant Commander McAuliffe is an exceptional officer who has made a significant contribution to the Royal Australian Navy through his thorough and professional approach to his duties and his passion for the Royal Australian Navy and for Navy Catering. His application of specialist knowledge and orchestra-tion of complex tasks ensured optimal results were achieved in all his endeavours, whether dealing with projects or personnel. His actions are consistent with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Defence Force.

Chief Petty Officer Dean Allan MEDLEN OAM, for meritorious service in the field of Combat Systems Maintenance Management in Adelaide Class frigates.

Chief Petty Officer Medlen has, over a number of postings, been intimately involved in the sustainment of the Adelaide Class frigates, both at sea during operations and in direct support positions ashore. He is an outstanding senior sailor who consistently demon-strates leadership, loyalty and selflessness beyond the call of duty.

Conspicuous Service CrossLieutenant Commander Hugh Wade CAMERON CSC RAN, for outstand-ing achievement as the Joint Education, Training and Warfare Command and Australian Defence Force Academy Legal Officer.

Lieutenant Commander Cameron is a truly exceptional officer who consistently displays professional excel-lence as a Legal Officer, and demonstrates remarkable dedication and commitment in mentoring and develop-ing midshipmen and officer cadets at the Australian Defence Force Academy. His sustained efforts as a legal officer, leader and mentor have set a consummate professional example to subordinates, peers and supe-riors, and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force.

Serving Navy with prideOn the Queen’s Birthday, 14 of Navy’s finest joined the Australian Honours List for services to the nation. Navy News joins the nation in congratulating all recipients.

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IN BRIEF

THE implementation of the Military Integrated Logistics Information System (MILIS) is just around the corner. Replacing the Standard Defence Supply System (SDSSv4), MILIS will be imple-mented in July 2010 under Joint Project (JP) 2077 Phase 2B.1.

The MILIS go-live event will span the 10 weeks from June 1 through to August 7 and is grouped into four phases.

During the 10 week go-live event, there will periods in which both SDSSv4 and MILIS are unavailable and interim business processes required. Activities during this period will be governed by the Implementation Plan of each Service and Group. Navy has developed a tailored implementation plan covering:➤ business preparation activities;➤ transaction freezes, outages and workarounds;➤ business processes and restart procedures; and ➤ business support and governance mechanisms.

For further Navy-specific information relating to the implementation of MILIS, refer to http://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/COMSPT/docs/090923Z_APR_10.pdf or contact CMDR Chris Roberts at Navy Strategic Command by emailing [email protected]

Further information on MILIS go-live is available at http://intranet.defence.gov.au/dmoweb/Sites/JP2077/comweb.asp?page=85433

MILIS go-live just around the corner

COMMANDER Joint Logistics AVM Margaret Staib wants to spur logisticians to tap into their good ideas to achieve far-reaching logistics reforms.

“In the near future we’ll be working from new ware-houses and using new systems and technology – what we need are new ideas about how we can best support the more muscular and hard-hitting ADF that will be here in 2030,” AVM Staib said.

To stimulate the new ideas, the Australian Defence Logistics Conference 2010 is being held at the Australian Defence Force Academy on July 15-16.

Vice President Logistics and Sustainment at Lockheed Martin, Lou Kratz, and BlueScope Steel’s Vice President Logistics, Ingilby Dickson, will talk about their industry sectors. Dr Hermione Parsons from the Victoria University Institute for Logistics and Supply Chain Management will share the lat-est in logistics research. Grand Prix Board Member, Chairman of L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week and logistics consultant, Laura Anderson, will speak about how to embed a culture of innovation in organisations.

Senior logistics leaders from US and Canadian Defence organisations, Paul Peters and Genevieve O’Sullivan, are also presenting on the innovation theme.

Media personality, James O’Loghlin (The New Inventors, Rove, The Glass House) will speak at the conference dinner on Thursday night.

The conference is open to all ranks and registration is free. The optional dinner is $60.

Register by July 2 at intranet.defence.gov.au/JLC. Inquiries or call (02) 6266 2101 or (02) 4237 5554.

Loggies encouraged to innovate

By LEUT Gary McHugh

THE Indian Navy paid a visit to the west recently when Indian Navy Ship Rana pulled into the port of Fremantle for a three-day stopover.

INS Rana, the second of five Rajput Class Guided Missile Destroyers, is part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet and is based at Visakhapatnam on the country’s east coast.

The ship has an overall length of 146.2 metres with a displacement of 5000 tonnes – she is powered by four gas turbines and is capable of making 30 knots.

INS Rana fulfils a number of roles in the Indian Navy, including anti-submarine warfare and carrier taskforce protection.

She has a complement of 48 officers and 343 sail-ors, and is commanded by Captain K.G. Vishwanathan.

The visit commemorated the strong maritime coop-eration between India and Australia with both navies having paid visits to each other’s countries on a number of occasions over the years.

The most recent interaction between the RAN and the Indian Navy was earlier this year when HMAS Glenelg participated in Exercise Milan 2010.

That exercise saw ships from 12 nations take part in naval manoeuvres out of Port Blair in the Andaman Islands.

During her weekend stopover in Fremantle, INS Rana was open to visitors with hundreds of interested Western Australians taking the opportunity for a guided tour of the impressive warship.

Indian warship visits Fremantle

ADF farewells fine soldiersMILITARY funerals have been held for Sappers Jacob Moerland and Darren Smith, who lost their lives on June 7 following an improvised explosive device blast during a dis-mounted patrol in the Mirabad Valley region of Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

A ceremony was held for SPR Moreland on June 17 at the Gayndah Town Hall in Queensland, while SPR Smith was farewelled during a ceremony on June 19 at Marist College in Ashgrove, Queensland.

The families, along with senior govern-ment, Defence and community representatives, attended the ceremonies to farewell and pay their respects to the two brave soldiers. Sapper Jacob Moerland Sapper Darren Smith

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By CAPT Jonathan Mead

The Directorate of Navy Uniforms (DNU) has recently received numerous inquiries regarding uniform changes and policies. The information below addresses some of the common questions.

DPNUSince the initial rollout 18 months ago an estimated 14,000 Navy members have been issued with the DPNU.

Cadets, Reserves and a small number of Permanent Navy person-nel in non-seagoing billets are yet to be issued with the new uniform. Additionally, some personnel are yet to receive their full entitlement of three sets.

To improve availability, CN recently approved an extra $24m over the next four years to purchase additional DPNU items.

Navy personnel can access DPNUs through their local clothing

store. Until stocks are replenished the following issue entitlements have been approved for Permanent Navy members:

➤ Point of entry – three sets.

➤ Personnel posted to sea going billets – three sets.

➤ Personnel posted to shore estab-lishments – one set.

Permanent Navy members can now also exchange existing DPNU items, where they show fair wear and tear (not including fading).

More information is available on the DNU intranet site (see below).

Name badgesName badges have been a prob-lematic DPNU item. An improved ordering process is under devel-opment (details will be provided shortly).

There are currently around 700 unclaimed name badges that have been returned to DNU. A list of the unclaimed badges is available on the DNU intranet page.

Review of uniform itemsDNU is undertaking a major review of all uniform items, with the goal of rationalising the inventory.

Personnel are invited to have their say on the DNU’s intranet site.

In brief➤ Winter day dress W6, also

known as the ‘Schooner Rig’, has been endorsed as an alter-nate winter uniform for officers.

➤ Berets have been removed from Navy’s uniform inventory. Berets may continue to be worn until May 31, 2013.

➤ Bush jackets have been removed from Navy’s uniform inventory, but may be worn until June 30, 2012.

➤ Non-RAN visiting personnel are generally not authorised to wear RAN uniform items, except in the case of some protective clothing, such as blue coveralls.

Uniform issues addressed

By Ben Wickham

THE most extensive health study in ADF history was officially launched on June 15 and Defence leaders are urging all ADF men and women to take part.

Known as the Military Health Outcomes Program, or MilHOP, the initiative is the product of the Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health (CMVH).

CMVH is a consortium of the

According to Director of CMVH, Professor Peter Warfe, one of the major outcomes of the three MEAO studies

MilHOP health study launchedwill be to reveal, “whether there has been any adverse outcomes in the health of personnel who have deployed to the Middle East, compared with those who haven’t.”

Director of Mental Health, COL Stephanie Hodson, said the Health and Wellbeing Survey had four goals.

University of Queensland, the University of Adelaide and Charles Darwin University, and is funded by Defence and Veterans’ Affairs.

MilHOP incorporates four dis-tinct studies and will cost $12 mil-lion over five years.

The first three concern the MEAO, looking at personnel who deployed there between 2001 and 2009, as well as doing pre- and post-deployment studies of those who will deploy there during 2010-2011.

The fourth study – the Health and Wellbeing Survey – looks at mental health issues for all current person-nel who have not yet deployed to the MEAO.

Vice Chief of Defence Force, LTGEN David Hurley, delivered a firm message to ADF leaders, saying “you need to encourage your men and women to respond to this sur-vey”.

“To be successful we need at least 55 per cent of the personnel who are in the ADF to respond,” LTGEN Hurley said. “It’s not only those who have served overseas that we need, but also those at home who are yet to deploy, and those who may not deploy – we need data from across the board,” LTGEN Hurley said.

ACCESSIBILITY: LCDR Tony Ellis demonstrates the Health and Wellbeing Survey to VCDF LTGEN David Hurley, MINVADP Alan Griffin and CPL Alisha Davis.Photo: Bryan Doherty

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MilHOP is the largest health study in ADF history. It aims to understand the health and wellbe-ing needs of current and former Service personnel, in order to deliver better healthcare products and services.

To guarantee privacy, information provided is not stored with per-sonally identifying details and is not accessible by the Defence or Veterans’ Affairs.

Participation is entirely voluntary and participants may withdraw at any time. Defence and Veterans’ Affairs will not be notified of your participation or non-participation.

Service personnel will be con-tacted by email with directions on how to complete the Health and Wellbeing Survey. Please see the contact information below if you haven’t been contacted. Participants can choose which parts of the survey they wish to do.

Because of its importance, CDF has directed that personnel be allocated time during normal work hours to complete the Health and Wellbeing Survey.

Web: www.cmvh.org.au/milhopEmail: [email protected]: 1800 886 567

“It will give us a mental health prevalence rate. It will allow us to look at risk factors and protective fac-tors for mental health issues. It also will allow us to look at stigma and barriers to care. Finally, it will allow us to vali-date and enhance our current mental health screening processes,” COL Hodson said.

The MilHOP studies are due to be com-pleted by June 30, 2012.

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Packing a powerful punchEarlier this month five of the fleet were put through their paces, in waters off Darwin, as part of the Minor War Vessel Concentration Period – a collective training activity geared at honing fundamental war-fighting skills in the Minor War Vessel community while exercising border protection competencies, amphibious skills and common mariner skills. Natalie Staples reports from Darwin.

THEY may be small, but the concentrated force of the RAN’s Minor War Vessels packs a powerful punch.

Cairns-based HMAS Bundaberg joined Darwin-based HMA Ships Glenelg, Pirie, Balikpapan and Betano for the two-week exercise.

Following a comprehensive harbour phase of briefings covering topics like force protection, damage control and an inter-ship sports day that saw Assail Five claim victory in the touch football competition, the ships sailed for a chal-lenging sea phase.

The sea phase, comprising graduated serials, began with the ships departing Darwin harbour in formation and hon-ing their officer of the watch manoeu-vres as they sailed to the Beagle Gulf. Bundaberg conducted an aviation serial with a media contingent winched from the deck by an Agusta A109E helicopter from 723 Squadron.

Commander of the Task Group, CMDR Alex Hawes, said the safe and efficient conduct of helo operations was a big ticket item in terms of the out-comes of MWVCP.

“During the sea phase, we success-fully put all crews over the ASSA line,” CMDR Hawes said.

“The crews’ consolidated skills can now be exported throughout the fleet, as these crews move on to serve else-where.”

During the sea phase the training escalated from seamanship, tactical evo-lutions and gunnery to complex multi-unit activities, including an amphibious non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) staged at the HMAS Coonawarra

boat ramp, supported by the Army’s 2 Cavalry Regiment with an ASLAV, GMV and three Unimogs.

“The NEO was an opportunity to train for assistance to civil community and, importantly, integrated the Army. The interoperability between the RAN and Army is essential for current ADF operations and pertinent for the future capability,” CMDR Hawes said.

Crews were also challenged to integrate to achieve a mission during a scenario-based boarding operation. The serial began with the A109E helicopter searching the grid for MV Sapphire Bay and two DMS assets simulating fish-ing vessels and a SIEV. Once located, the ACPBs swung into action locating and conducting multiple boardings. To complicate the scenario, three additional patrol boats, HMA Ships Launceston, Childers and Wollongong, were intro-duced unexpectedly and a search and rescue operation was conducted, which saw Glenelg tow Childers.

For the second year running, Betano was recognised as the most proficient during sea phase.

“The free-play period provided the ships and aircraft with an opportunity to exercise control of force in a scenario-based time frame, allowing for free thought and the coordination of multiple classes of ships to achieve the mission,” CMDR Hawes said.

“It really set my team back on their haunches to see the way in which the assigned units carved through the free play phase. With an hour to run I had used all my planned primary and contin-gency scenarios. That’s a pretty satisfy-ing place to be at the end of the day.

“In company, time is a precious

resource to our ships at sea so, while it can be challenging to schedule exer-cises, given the high tempo of Operation Resolute commitments, it remains achievable. Too busy to train is an unac-ceptable stance, as all these capabilities are perishable.”

CMDR Hawes said the patrol boats and landing craft that took part in MWVCP 2010 provided a wide range of services, ranging from specific naval operations, logistic support to fleet activities and remote communities, and the training of officers and sailors in general mariner and employment-spe-cific skills.

“In terms of the defence of Australia’s national interests, these ships operate on the front line of border pro-tection, in support of Defence interna-tional engagement activities and, when required, in aid to the civil community. As such, the crews must remain at the top of their game,” CMDR Hawes said.

“During the exercise the crews per-formed very well, but there still remains scope for improvement across the board. What really impressed me was to see the enthusiasm at all levels for the training on offer. Where opportunities presented to exercise further, invariably commands took up the challenge without hesitation.

“We have a dedicated body of Servicemen and women in the MWV community supported by an extraordi-narily understanding family network. We know our efforts contribute signifi-cantly to the safety, security and good order of the country we love. We need no more motivation than that and we expect no accolades for the privilege of the duty of Service. On on.”

FIRE!: LSBM Adam Yarnold (left), SMNBM Cory Pickett (right) and SMNBM Rhys Williams (middle) conduct a 12.7mm firing serial on board HMAS Bundaberg during the Minor War Vessel Concentration Period in waters off Darwin, while inset, HMAS Glenelg conducts a 25mm anti-aircraft firing serial, right astern of HMA Ships Bundaberg and Pirie.

HMAS Betano (LEUT Cam Hooper) has again been awarded the Proficiency Shield during the Minor War Vessel Concentration Period conducted recently off Darwin.

The annual MWVCP ena-bled HMA Ships Glenelg, Pirie, Bundaberg, Balikpapan and Betano to enhance general mari-ner, surface and amphibious war-fare skills.

The sailors also enhanced their collective competencies includ-ing boarding operations, tactical manoeuvring and seamanship

during the sea phase, which was conducted in early June

The MWVCP was especially challenging and rewarding for Betano’s ship’s company, who retained the Proficiency Shield in recognition of their hard work and dedication.

“The MWVCP was challenging for all the Navy and Army partici-pants but was particularly reward-ing for Betano, because we were awarded the Proficiency Shield for the second year running,” LEUT Hooper said.

– Michael Brooke

Betano’s reason to celebrate

UP, UP AND AWAY: (Top) Pia Nowland of Mix 104.9 is winched from the Quarterdeck of HMAS Bundaberg into an Agusta A109E helicopter while reporting on the MWVCP.HAPPY AT SEA: (Above) SMNBM Cory Pickett, attached to Ardent Four, cleans a 12.7mm machine gun at sunset during the MWVCP.

AT THE READY: (Left) Members of the ship’s security team prepare to conduct a naval evacuation opera-tion exercise on board HMAS Betano during the MWVCP.

FINE FORMATION: (Right) Armidale Class Patrol Boats enter Darwin Harbour in formation with Landing Craft Heavy at the end of the MWVCP.

Photos: ABIS James Whittle

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FOLLOWING severe 45-knot winds and torrential rain, HMAS Paluma (LCDR Mhanda Tokesi) respond-ed to a mayday call from Fishing Vessel (FV) On Strike, which had been hurled onto Hoskyn Reef dur-ing a storm on April 12.

Paluma was surveying the waters between Lady Musgrave Island and Heron Island when the Volunteer Marine Radio Station announced a violent squall was anticipated.

Paluma’s CO, LCDR Tokesi, said at about 9.30pm the undesirable weather developed, followed by may-day calls.

“Unprepared for the sudden weath-er change, two vessels had been flung up onto the reefs,” LCDR Tokesi said.

“By chance, one vessel had grounded 15 nautical miles from the infamous MV Shen Neng 1, which was still aground on Douglas Shoal.

“That vessel was assisted by a nearby water police vessel. FV On Strike, however, was out of reach for the water police but only two-hours steaming from us.”

Paluma made her way about 45 nautical miles east of Gladstone where she was met by FV On Strike’s Master, who had managed to escape in his dory but was concerned for the fishermen still on board the fishing vessel.

“The Master explained FV On Strike had run aground, lost all com-munications and was suspected to have a punctured hull and flooded engine room,” LCDR Tokesi said.

Paluma to the rescue

Accompanied by FV On Strike’s Master, Paluma’s XO, LEUT Christopher Diplock, POHSM Ben Walter, ABHSO Roek Dyer and ABMT Michael Millott formed a res-

cue team. While the reef was exposed at low water, the rescue team planned to walk over it and escort the remain-ing FV On Strike crew back to safety.

As the rescue team closed the FV

On Strike at 1am they attempted to establish VHF radio communications.

LCDR Tokesi said it became apparent that the fishermen on board FV On Strike could hear the rescue

team’s calls but their equipment wastoo damaged to respond.

“The fishermen ended up respond-ing to Paluma’s VHF calls by flash-ing light signals with a torch; oneflash indicating a yes and two flashesa no.”

Using this signalling method, the rescue team determined that nobody was injured, the FV On Strike’s hullwas intact and the fishermen were prepared to postpone the rescue effortuntil weather conditions were safer, in the morning.

Next morning at dawn, high waterenabled the fishermen to be res-cued by the Master’s dory, and they returned safely to Paluma.

“FV On Strike was towed off thereef and anchored in deeper water toassess damage,” LCDR Tokesi said.

“The fishing vessel had no struc-tural damage and the engines were serviceable, however, ABMT Millott’stechnical expertise was required to repair the steering.”

LCDR Tokesi said that, once the FV On Strike was repaired, the ship’sMaster and crew were eager to get back underway.

“The crew were so grateful to be safe they tried offering us what littlefish they had managed to catch, as areward. They could not believe we were happy to help for free.

“Their overwhelming gratitude and the teamwork accomplished by ship’s company was thanks enough.”

Paluma is the first ship of the Paluma Class Survey Motor Launch and the fourth to bear the name Paluma. She’s is a custombuilt surveyvessel, designed for surveying in theshallow coastal waters of the Great Barrier Reef and Northern Australia.She was built by Eglo Engineering of Adelaide in November 1987 andCommissioned on February 27, 1989.

TO THE RESCUE: FV On Strike’s rescue team, POHSM Ben Walter, XO Palmua LEUT Christopher Diplock, ABHSO Roek Dyer and ABMT Michael Millott. Photo: LCDR Mhanda Tokesi




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With the Australian Hydrographic Service celebrating its 90th anniversary this month, the Navy News team thought it would be timely to bring you some

of the technological innovations enhancing our knowledge of the undersea environment. The information here comes courtesy of a presentation delivered by Commandant ADFA, CDRE Bruce Kafer, at the recent Oceans 10 IEEE conference in Sydney. The presentation, entitled ‘Understanding the oceans – A Navy perspective’, was prepared in collaboration with DSTO’s Dr Brian Ferguson, Dr Philip Chapple and Jamie Watson.

Charting Earth’s final frontier

SPEEDY SURVEYOR: The LADS measures depth by using two laser beams to compare the distances to the sea surface and sea floor.

Laser Airborne Depth SounderSINCE 1992 Navy has utilised DSTO-invented Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technol-ogy, fitted aboard an airplane (Navy’s only fixed-wing aircraft), to chart littoral regions, where the water is shallow and relatively clear.

Known as the Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS), the system emits an infrared laser beam, which is reflected at the sea surface, while a second, blue-green beam is partly reflected at the sea floor. The system measures the difference between arrival times of the two reflected beams to compute the water depth. LADS is so effective at surveying clear, shallow waters (such as the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait) that surface units are no-longer rou-tinely tasked in these areas.

EFFICIENCY: A LADSsurvey of a section of the Great Barrier Reef, near Townsville.

SAFER WATERWAYS: AEMB (left) versus LADS (right) surveys of Warrior Reef, Torres Strait.

Airborne Electromagnetic BathymetryLASER Airborne Depth Sounding’s main limitation is it doesn’t perform as well in turbid or murky waters.

In response, DSTO has more recently developed and demonstrated an Airborne Electromagnetic Bathymetry System

(AEMB) – a shallow-water system that overcomes LIDAR’s significant limita-tions in surveying turbid waters.

In the future this technology may also be applied in bubble-filled surf zone waters, where sonar depth sounding sys-tems do not perform optimally.

Multibeam Echosounder ImagingTHE depth and characteristics of the seabed can only be effectively mapped for a broad range of oceanographic conditions using acoustic techniques.

Multibeam Echosounder sonars are primarily used to chart seafloor topogra-phy, but they can also be used to detect and locate hazards.

UNCOVERED: The wreckage of a RAN Fairey Firefly rest-ing on the bottom of Jervis Bay, identi-fied via Multibeam Echosounder Imaging.

THREE years ago a collaborative project involving Navy, CSIRO and the Bureau of Meterology produced an ocean forecasting system called BLUElink.

BLUElink combines climatology databases, satellite remote sensing and at-sea data to produce three-dimensional ocean forecasts, includ-ing ocean currents, wind stress, tem-perature and salinity.

INNOVATION: A BLUElink image of the Indian Ocean and West Australian coast from Carnarvon to Cape Leeuwin. The colour depicts variations in sea temperature with the arrows indicating particular currents.

BLUElink ocean forecasting system


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One last hoorahBy ABCIS Melanie Schinkel

CMDR Thomas Phillips has stepped off HMAS Collins’ gangway for the final time, receiving a last ‘hoorah’ from Submarine Crew 2, submarine force members and Secret Harbour Surf Club’s (SHSC) surf boat crew.

S u b m a r i n e fo rc e m e m b e r s , CAPT Brett Sampson, LCDR Garry Williams and WO Richard ‘Wombat’ Lowe (retd), formed part of the SHSC surf boat crew, which demonstrat-ed old-school rowing techniques to CMDR Phill ips and Submarine Crew 2.

CMDR Phillips said during his command he saw the loyalty and com-mitment of sailors and junior officers

and was sad to leave his underwaterhabitat.

“I saw some amazing contributionsand resilience, during difficult times,from my crew,” CMDR Phillips said.

“The highlight of my time in com-mand was watching a new crew trans-form themselves, and a boat from ashed in Adelaide, into a state of readi-ness.

“We also performed very well whenwe benchmarked ourselves against theUS submarine force.”

CMDR Glen Miles has sinceassumed command of Collins andSubmarine Crew 2.

Submarine Crew 2 is eager torejoin the fleet at sea for upcomingexercises, once Collins’ recertificationand work-up period is complete.

FAIR SEAS, TRAILING WINDS: AB Matthew Holmes presents CMDR Thomas Phillips with an engraved bell on behalf of HMAS Collins’ ship’s company, while inset, CMDR Phillips leaves the boat with the Secret Harbour Surf Club. Photos: ABIS Dove Smithett and ABIS James McDougall

IN BRIEFDE disbanded

THE Directorate of Entitlements within the Personnel Policy and Employment Conditions Branch will disband on June 30.

DE’s functions will be redistrib-uted within Defence, with a range of responsibilities flowing back to Navy. All Navy personnel who are seeking guidance on ADF pay and conditions policy should consult their nearest shopfront/ship’s office and, if further advice or clarification is required, they should contact the Directorate of Navy Employment Conditions at [email protected]

Hardcopy SVAs no moreHARDCOPY payment summaries will no longer be printed and dis-tributed.

Members should regularly review and print off a copy using PMKeyS Self Service (PSS) – My Pay.

If you have a question or find a problem with your payment sum-mary contact your nearest shopfront, customer service centre or ship’s office.

Capability AllowanceON APRIL 9, 2008 Navy introduced a Navy Capability Allowance as a short-term tar-geted initiative to maintain Navy

➤ Conditions of Service The forum coordinator is DNEC

(CMDR Stephen Cornish) who welcomes any contributions or questions relating to conditions of service. He also welcomes questions on the interpretation of PACMAN. Please do not raise or discuss individual cases in this forum – that is the domain of the divisional system. DNEC will also post conditions of service updates, so keep an eye out for these.

➤ Navy Uniforms The purpose of this forum is to

provide an opportunity for Navy personnel to discuss the develop-ment, implementation, quality and supply of Navy uniforms. Any feedback, suggestions or com-ments about uniforms and associ-ated policies are always welcome.

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This forum provides an opportu-nity to interactively discuss alco-

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capability and facilitate workforce recovery by retaining trained and experienced sailors.

Eligible sailors who have yet to apply and who are interested in this significant financial benefit must do so by June 30, the day on which the scheme closes.

Full details of the allowance policy and application can be found at http://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/DGNP/comweb.asp?page=95872&Title=Navy%20Capability%20Allowance

hol and illicit drug-related issues in the RAN. It seeks constructive feedback about the program and ideas on how we can ensure our workplaces are safe from the negative effects of alcohol and the use of illicit substances. The RANAODP also provides sup-port for people considering giv-ing up cigarettes and can assist with information on problematic gambling.

DEFENCE Minister John Faulkner visited HMAS Parramatta at the Karachi Naval base in Pakistan on June 8.

Senator Faulkner was accompa-nied by CDF ACM Angus Houston and Defence Secretary Ian Watt.

During his vis i t , Senator Faulkner met personnel and was briefed on the progress of the deployment, including counter-pira-cy activities.

While consolidating the strong ties between Australia and Pakistan, the visit provided the Minister with an opportunity to thank the officers and sailors of Parramatta for their service.

During her brief visit in Karachi, Parramatta hosted a number of activities including a charity event for the deaf and training activities with local Pakistan Navy units.

Parramatta has just completed her second patrol conducting coun-ter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia.

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Hope for a better futureBy Michael Brooke

AS PART of Navy’s Community Engagement Program, ‘old salt’ CPO Tony Thomas has helped Navy reach into the heartland of indigenous communities to help young people expand their career options.

Over the past 18 months CPO Thomas and other Navy personnel posted to HMAS Coonawarra (CMDR Richard Donnelly) have forged strong and reward-ing relationships with indigenous com-munities at Oenpelli and Ngukurr, which are 312 km and 650 km from Darwin respectively.

CPO Thomas said three visits to both communities had built solid relationships to the point where a Navy ‘ship of the desert’ (also known as a truck) was warm-ly welcomed by people of all ages.

LCDR Rebecca Je ffcoa t , XO Coonawarra, and ABCK Trish Salau recently accompanied CPO Thomas to Oenpelli and Ngukurr, where they were invited by the female tribal elders to speak to teenage girls about career opportunities in the Navy.

“For the first time in their lives they have a career goal, which has given them hope for a better future,” LCDR Jeffcoat said.

ABCK Salau said many of the young women wanted to know what they had to achieve to join the Navy.

“Many of them are now contemplat-

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES: Girls from Oenpelli school in East Arnhem Land try on Navy uniforms for size, while, inset, students and teachers from Ngukurr School in South East Arnhem Land pose with ABCK Trish Salau.Photos: ABCK Trish Salau and LCDR Rebecca Jeffcoat

ing careers that will take them outside the community,” ABCK Salau said.

“I found it very rewarding to be help-ing so many smiling young people under-stand that they have options and opportu-nities in their lives.”

CPO Thomas said the secret to success was the importance placed on cultural understanding and the goodwill involved.

“We do this program for goodwill rather than recruiting,” he said.

“The immediate aim is to build rela-tionships through trust and understanding, which will help people in these commu-nities appreciate that the goals they set themselves will have them on-track for some career options and opportunities, including the RAN.”

In addition to Coonawarra’s NCEP with indigenous communities, the ADF also operates the Indigenous Pre-Recruitment Course, which is an eight-week program designed to prepare indig-enous Australians for the ADF recruiting processes and for a rewarding career in the Navy, Army or Air Force.

By Annabelle Haywood

THE Petty Officer’s Promotion Course now includes a half-day mod-ule on mentoring, as part of the new leader-ship modules introduced

under Navy’s Leadership and Ethics project.

The modules, facilitat-ed by CMDR Sue Bigham and CPO Toni Greenwood, are highly interactive and feature practical mentoring sessions where participants

can develop and practice their mentoring skills.

“It’s a big step from junior sailor to senior sailor and, while informal men-toring is something that leading seamen do fairly well, they haven’t always felt confident with the dif-

ference between mentoring and managing,” CMDR Bigham said.

“What’s important is to show how a mentoring style of leadership can be used at any level, and this module is about develop-ing mentoring skills and

Mentoring key to personal growth

the confidence to introduce this style of leadership as senior sailors.”

P O M T S h a y d o n English attended one of the modules at HMAS Stirling (CAPT Brett Dowsing) in March, and found that the interactive style used during the module helped make the d is t inc t ion between a leader and a mentor.

“I found the role play-ing was a better way to see exactly what a mentor is, and I think most of us have mentored people before,” POMT English said.

L S AWA S M J a m i e Dennis said the course built on his knowledge, though it was not what he expected.

“In the past, my ideas of mentoring came from looking at one of my leaders and thinking, ‘I’d like to be like him’,” LSAWASM Dennis said.

“But this course has challenged my perception and my eyes have been opened to ways I can pass this on to my subordi-nates.”

The mentoring team is currently providing men-toring training as part of all sailor promotion courses and junior officer training, and hopes that modules such as this will ensure the principles of mentoring are embraced at all levels.

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Avoid cold sport damage

WHILE winter sports pro-vide the opportunity to get away from the office and provide social inter-

action and friendly competition, they can also lead to a higher risk of inju-ry for the ill prepared.

The ADF Health Status (2000) rated sports injuries as high as 32 per cent. Recent statistics highlighted by Sports Medicine Australia claim that hospital data shows an increase of more than 30 per cent for sporting injuries during winter months.

With this in mind, how can you best minimise your chance of injury?

Human errorOne of the major causes of sporting

injuries is human error. Often play-ers ‘jump in’ to make up the numbers or there is only one team in the local workplace and all players, regardless of skill level, are welcome.

Have you been asked to “fill in” or “come and play” for a work team (with the match being that night)?

With low sports-specific skill lev-els, the chances of injury to yourself and others is high. Likewise, poor fit-ness plays its part.

� Ensure you are fit enough to play sport. Undertake some pre-season fitness training.

� Before all games, include a warm up that ends with a simulated game, thus preparing the body for the spe-cific activity to follow.

Terrain and equipmentSporting fields or ovals that have

lowered pipes, drains and sprinklers create potential trip hazards. Many fields also have hidden potholes and dips with stones, pebbles and branches scattered around.

Most team sports at one stage or another have players sliding, falling or jumping. Remember loose soil or stones or sticks and uneven footing caused by dips or potholes have the potential to not only cause sprains and strains but also tear and graze skin.

Often ring-in players have to bor-row equipment that does not fit cor-rectly or, for simplicity, many lunch-time-fun games totally disregard incon-venient equipment.

Have you ever played basketball without a mouth guard or soccer with-out shin pads?� Before playing games, even those

quick games, check your playing

� Don’t allow peer pressure to drag you into playing a game when you know you’re unpre-pared.

� Acclimatise yourself to exer-cising in colder weather by training outdoors and conduct-ing a thorough warm up that is longer than in the summer months.

� Apply a broad-spectrum 30+ sunscreen to exposed skin when outdoors.

� Maintain your hydration by drinking water before, during and after the game or training.

� Dress in layers to trap heat and prevent heat loss. Add or remove layers of clothing as necessary according to exer-cise level and conditions.

� Those with a pre-existing medical condition affecting the feet, such as diabetes, should see a doctor before taking part in winter sports.

The winter sports season is upon us so, as LT Rob Orr says, take particular care with your preparations for the cold season.

area. Have each team spread out and search for hidden obstacles and remove the smaller obstacles like stones, etc. If you’re unhappy with the venue, find another.

� Avoid using solid concrete paths or gutters that ring the playing area as boundaries, use marker cones or jumpers placed well within the field.

� Ensure that you have all of the equipment required for your sport and that the equipment is used.

Winter climateOften players are poorly prepared

for the cold climate. With an insuf-ficient warm up, the colder muscles impact on your energy usage and mus-

cle movement, placing your body at a greater risk of injury.

Be prepared both physically and logistically for your sporting games to minimise your chance of injury.

For more information see Sports Medicine Australia at http://sma.org.au/2010/06/preparation-reduces-winter-sports-inju-ries-2/

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By John Martin

NAVY’S best female rugby play-ers helped the Australian Services Rugby Union (ASRU) team fin-ish second in division two of the Australian women’s championship in Canberra in early June.

Lock LSNPC Renee Woodward was a tireless worker for the team and ABSN Saluelanei Gray was ele-vated to the run-on side for the last game after doing well coming off the bench in the first two games.

POET Leonie Stengart, borrowed from the elite levels of dragon boat-ing, and LSPT Carrie Downey were unrelenting in their support of their team members running down the opposition throughout the game.

ASRU won the last game, against South Australia, in resounding fash-ion, 33-12.

Navy had seven players in the squad of 24 picked after a tri-Service carnival in Canberra in May at which Army beat a combined Navy/Air Force team 29-13.

Coach WO Sean Emmett, a four-

Women help ASRU to second BREAKING THROUGH: ABSN Saluelanei Gray takes on three South Australian players at the 2010 National Women’s Tournament. Photo: LAC Leigh Cameron

time coach of the Army team, took the ASRU reins this year.

He was assistant coach last year when ASRU won division two with two wins from two games but he rated this year’s competition, with three games, as a tougher ask.

“We played exceptionally well in the first game (beating NSW Development 22-5), but we had some distractions leading into the second game and we were not in the right headspace (losing to eventual tournament winner Victoria 5-29),” he said.

“We got ourselves in the right

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WO Emmett said the Victorians were always going to be the team to beat. Last year they played in division one. Aside from their own depth, they were bolstered by recruiting some good players from Western Australia who were unable to field their own team this year.

WO Emmett said the ASRU team’s achievements were the result of all the players, from whatever Service, coming together as a strong cohesive unit and working together for the common goal.

“This was a key aspect of our preparation,” he said.

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By CPL Zenith King

SERVICE personnel and the Defence APS community will battle it out at the Defence Road Cycling Championships (DRCC) in a bid to take home this year’s title.

Road cyclists will compete in Adelaide from September 13-15, in the annual event organised by the Australian Defence Cycling Club (ADCC).

On day one cyclists will compete in time trials at Langhorne’s state time trial course. The following day they will com-pete in the 12km state road course at Williamstown followed by a criterium on day three at Victoria Park.

LS Liam Sweeten from HMAS Manoora competed in last year’s compe-tition and said he was not worried about the race.

“I have only competed in criterium racing and have done okay,” LS Sweeten said.

“It’s a really good event, a good chal-lenge and a tough competition.”

LS Sweeten said he will prepare for the event by training hard and maintain-ing a good diet.

ADCC SA Regional Representative FLTLT Drew Abbott said the event would determine the ADCC national road squad.

“The grades on offer will allow maxi-mum participation for members of vary-ing ability,” he said.

“Three great days of racing will be experienced in an enjoyable club atmos-phere.”

Members are not required to hold a road cycling license to participate in the event.

With more than 300 members, the ADCC conducts annual national champi-onships in both road and mountain bike disciplines.

Further information is at www.adcc.asn.au or contact FLTLT Drew Abbott at [email protected]

➤ September 13: All grades time trial, men’s C-grade 15km, women’s A-grade 15km, men’s B-grade 25km and men’s A-grade 40km, at Langhorne’s state time trial course.

➤ September 14: All grades road race, Willamstown 12km state road course, men’s A-grade 7 laps, men’s B-grade 5 laps, and combined men’s C-grade and women’s A-grade 3 laps.

➤ September 15: All grades criterium races, Victoria Park Criterium Track, combined men’s C-grade and women’s A-grade 20 minutes and 2 laps, men’s B-grade 35 minutes and 2 laps, and men’s A-grade 50 minutes and 2 laps.

Cycling titles just around corner

LOOKING AHEAD: LS Liam Sweeten, in the pack at last year’s race, is aiming for a better finish this year.

Navy rides on wave of success

LONG time surfing champion LSATV Jordan Dank has defended his 2009 individual surfing title, riding his shortboard to victory in the NSW Inter-Service Surfing Championships at One Mile Beach near Port Stephens in NSW from May 25 to 27.

LS Danks latest win adds to an impressive trophy cabinet already housing five individual trophies from the previous six years.

“I have been surfing since I was 10 and, when this championship was established, I thought it would be a great competition,” LS Dank said.

“That was seven years ago and this is the sixth time I have won it.”

But it wasn’t just LS Dank who helped Navy to its third win in a row at the inter-Service carnival.

Navy came from behind to again win the Grant Robinson perpetual

trophy as the best-performing team at the titles.

AB Adam Cross finished third in the shortboard and LCDR Ralph Illyes took second place in the long-board.

The women also added to the score with AB Naomi Adriessen fin-ishing second in the women’s sec-tion and LEUT Kystelle Venn fin-ishing third.

Navy fielded a strong team of 23 competitors against Army and Air Force teams.

Conditions over the three com-petition days ranged from 1m to 3m swell with north-west to south-east winds.

“Each day brought new, tricky conditions but there was plenty of swell and good quality waves for every surfer to enjoy,” LS Dank said.

“The competition is a great event and everyone should get on board.”

The team event, which is much sought after for its bragging rights, was held at the end of the individual finals.

Air Force took a commanding lead over Navy and Army in the first half of the event – only to see it eroded during the afternoon.

Army put in a solid effort but could not match it with the depth of the Navy and Air Force teams and slowly lost touch with the lead throughout the day.

The remainder of the afternoon saw the lead change between the Navy and Air Force numerous times and the final result was of the clos-est margin seen in recent years, just five points, as opposed to 22 points last year.

There was a big push this year to get more women competing and Navy did best with four female rep-resentatives.

CARVING IT UP: LSATV Jordan Dank surfs into a nicely formed wave during the inter-Service surfing carnival. Photo: LAC Craig Barrett

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The ACT/Wagga Wagga inter-Service basketball competition will be held at the Royal Military College on the weekend of June 26-27.

Participants will be considered for the men’s and women’s ACT Combined Services Team to compete at the National Combined Services Championships, at RAAF Base Williamtown later this year.

Selection is open to all ADF members.

If you’re interested in playing, coaching or refereeing, contact LS James Lee at [email protected] (even if you’re unable to make the above weekend but still wish to be con-sidered).

Basketball trials

SPORT SHORTS ASAFA battles ACT and NSWTHE RAN Rugby Union team is play-ing the French Navy in Sydney on July 14 at Victoria Barracks.

The game is the big-gest event on the RANRU calendar for 2010 and is set to be a memorable event.

Last year this annual game was played in France with a huge spec-tator turn out from the French Navy following a Fleet-wide clear lower and upper decks.

This year the game will have special sig-nificance for the French Navy team as July 14 is celebrated in France as Bastille Day (the French National Day) named after the ‘Storming of the Bastille’ during the 1789 French Revolution.

RANRU to tackle French team

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By LSIS Paul McCallum

SOME of Navy’s best women footballers joined their Army and Air Force coun-terparts to tackle the ACT and NSW in a Tri-Team Challenge at Kingston Oval in Canberra over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

Following the Australian Services Australian Football Association (ASAFA) championships in April this year, the ASAFA All-Stars team was invited to compete in the NAB Tri-Team Challenge.

An under-strength All-Stars team began the competition against the ACT side, made up of players from seven of the nine Canberra-based Aussie Rules teams, with several key players unavail-able.

Missing from the ranks were the likes of LSPT Candice Freeman, LSPT Trish Muller and ABCSO Kate Goggins, but stalwarts LEUT Liz Quinn and ABCSO Tash Wilson were joined byABBM Amy Carpenter and ABMT Jennifer North who returned to the squad after several years off.

“I was good to be able to come back into the team,” AB North said.

“Being local (posted to Australia’s Federation Guard) meant that I was able to take a spot in the team at short notice. The AFG were fantastic letting me com-pete at short notice.”

With limited training opportunities, the All-Stars team took some time to find their rhythm and the ACT team took full advantage with a five goal to nil opening term.

As the All-Stars began to gel, they were able to hold the ACT team to just two goals in the second and third quarters and just one behind in the final term.

Unfortunately they weren’t able to capitalise on the few forward pushes they had and only managed three points for the game, finishing 0.3.3 to ACT 9.7.61.

Team captain, Army’s CAPT Hailey Merrick, said they learnt a lot from the first match and were more intense in the second match against NSW.

“We came out blazing against NSW and got off to a great start,” CAPT Merrick said.

A three goal opening quarter certainly signalled the All-Stars intent and strong defence from LEUT Quinn and the back-line held NSW to just one behind.

NSW upped the pressure in the second quarter and began to close the gap and when CAPT Merrick left the ground with an injured ankle, NSW upped the tempo and scored two late goals before the final siren to win the match 4.8.32 to 6.4.40.

AB North said it was a great contest and all teams got a lot out of the cham-pionship.

“This carnival provided us with two games at quite a high skill level; it was a real honour to be involved.”

In what was the only representational match for the ASAFA Women’s All-Stars for the year, the hard work of LEUT Kylie Schulstad in promoting ADF football among women has paid off with the All-Stars being well-received by their civilian opponents.

DESPERATION: ABMT Jennifer North puts her body on the line chasing after the ball as the All-Stars find their feet against an ACT representative side.

Photos: LSIS Paul McCallum

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