Aug-Sep 2013, Issue 174 - Royal New Zealand Navy

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contents NAVY TODAY ISSUE 174 2013DIRECTORYPublished to entertain, inform and inspireserving members of the RNZN.Navy Today is the official newsletter forpersonnel and friends of the Royal NewZealand Navy, produced by the DefenceCommunications Group, Wellington, NavyToday is now in its fifthteenth year ofpublication.Views expressed in Navy Today are notnecessarily those of the RNZN or the NZDF.04Contributions are welcomed. Submit copyor letters for publication in Microsoft Word,on CD or emailed. Articles about 300 words,digital photos at least 200dpi.To request reprints, please contact the Editor.COPY DEADLINES FOR NT5PM AS FOLLOWS:NT 175 October IssueSubject to change.14 SeptemberEDITOR:David McLoughlinDefence Communications GroupHQ NZ Defence ForcePrivate Bag, Wellington, New ZealandP: (04) 496 0219 F: (04) 496 0290E: david.mcloughlin@nzdf.mil.nz0711DESIGN & LAYOUT:Defence Communications GroupPRINT:As part of a Government multi-agencyinitiative the NZDF has changed to a singleprovider for all of its Print Services.This magazine is now printed by Blue Star.Feedback to rick.derham@nzdf.mil.nz onthe quality of this publication is welcomed.040711NEW FLEET FLIGHT DECKOFFICEROP PUKAURUAA NAVY CAREERENQUIRIES TO:Defence Communications GroupP: (04) 496 0270 F: (04) 496 029014WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTFORUMDevonport Naval BaseLT CDR Vicki RendallP: (09) 445 5002 F: (09) 445 5014Director Defence Communications GroupP: (04) 496 0299 F: (04) 496 02901618PADRE MASON’S SEA RIDERECLAIMING SEAMANSHIPEXCELLENCEDefence Careers:P: 0800 1FORCE (0800 136 723)www.defencecareers.mil.nzCHANGING ADDRESS?To join or leave our mailing list,please contact:E: navytoday@nzdf.mil.nz222324MCC AT WARFARE FORUMBIG LIONS POST FOR CLIFFHEYWOODOP PACIFIC PARTNERSHIPcover image:The new Fleet Flight Deck OfficerCPOSTD Nic Irvine supervising thedeparture of a Seasprite helicopterfrom HMNZS TE KAHA.2 mcc log

Chief of Navy Rear Admiral J.R.Steer, onzmyours ayeKia ora. We are a great Navy that conducts its operations verywell indeed. You should all be proud of the amazing thingsyou achieve every day. However there are always areas in ourorganisation where we can strive to do better. This is why for thisedition of Navy Today I want to focus on the importance of safety inour workplace.As you all know my priority is our people and a big part of this isproviding everyone with a working environment that they feel safein. A workplace where you can happily come to work knowing thatyour workmates will treat you appropriately and a place that has theequipment, procedures and processes established to ensure thatyou can carry out your work safely.We always need to be working to improve all aspects of ourworkplace, including safety. Over the years there have been manychanges and improvements to our Navy but as in other areas ofour work, we need to keep on seeking improvement. Let’s faceit. We work in an environment that is at times risky. That is thenature of conducting our military work in the demanding maritimeenvironment in which we operate. As you are all aware, the sea canbe an unforgiving place to work.However, we sometimes need to push the limits of our people andequipment to achieve our operational goals. At the same time wealso need to ensure that our shipmates are not needlessly exposedto risk. Sure there are times when we have to launch a boat froma ship, in the dark and in rough weather. But before we do thatwe should have worked up the crews and others involved in theevolution to ensure that we have identified and minimised the risksas much as possible.When I say this I don’t now expect everything to stop. What I doexpect and what you all deserve, is that we consider the risks andthe requirements before an evolution is started. That everyoneis briefed before an evolution or task is begun and that everyoneinvolved is aware that they all have a part to play in ensuring thesafety of their shipmates during the task. If we all continue to workto improve the safety culture throughout our Navy then we will beeven better placed to conduct our operations and ensure the safetyof our people.As far as the other part of our safety culture goes we need tocontinue to improve the way we work with and interact with ourshipmates. After all, what we do is all about people working togetherto achieve their goals. We are a learning organisation and we needto keep learning. That is what the Naval Excellence programme is allabout. Continuously improving our operational, organisational andpeople excellence remains a key component of our Navy.We will assist this process by adding more safety aspects topre-deployment briefings to ensure everyone is aware of theirresponsibilities and importantly, what they can do if they observeunsafe practices. A key part of this is reporting. We need to continueto ensure that all accidents and near misses are reported. By doingthis we can spread the information throughout our Navy andprevent further incidents of the same nature.We will be holding a Well-Being Forum late in October to cover awide range of people matters. This will be repeated over two daysto ensure as many people as possible can attend and will includeeducation and advice. I recommend this forum to you all.The parents of the young men and women who join us every yearexpect their children to enjoy a safe working environment; a placewhere they can all develop themselves and achieve their dreams.That is what our Navy is about. Every day I get to meet the men andwomen of our Navy. Men and women who are passionate abouttheir jobs and care deeply about our Navy. These same men andwomen achieve extraordinary things every day as they represent usall over the world. They serve their country and there is not muchmore you can ask of someone than that.We all need to keep on working to make our workplace as safe andas good as it can be. I look forward to working with all of you toachieve this.Above: CN at the graduation ceremony for Junior Officer Common Training13/01 putting a new rank slide on SLT Jonathan Otto, helped by Mrs SandraOtto, Jonathan’s mother.yours aye3

Sky’s no limit forNavy’s new FleetFlight Deck OfficerBy David McLoughlin, Editor, Navy TodayWhen Petty Officer Steward Nic Irvine arrived at theDive School section of the CDR William Smith Buildingat DNB for the ceremony for her promotion to ChiefPetty Officer, she had no idea she was also to receive a Chief ofNavy Commendation for her outstanding work ensuring the safeoperation at sea of the Seasprite helicopter fleet and the mentoringof new flight deck officers.It was a Friday. On Monday CPOSTD Irvine would become the newFleet Flight Deck Officer, based within the Maritime OperationalEvaluation Team and responsible for all the Navy’s on-deck aviation.Her father, grandparents, sister and many colleagues were presentfor the promotion when Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Jack Steerrevealed he was awarding her a CN Commendation (see the fullcitation in the panel with this article).“It was a complete surprise,” says Nic. “It was great to be recognisedlike that because I believe I have tried to put in some hard yards.”Pompallier College Whangarei-educated CPOSTD Irvine joined theNavy in January 2000 as an Ordinary Steward. “I have always lovedthe ocean and when I came into contact with the recruiters from theNavy in fourth form I decided I would give the Navy a shot. It didtake me two attempts to be accepted however the commitment Ihad to join was pretty strong which I think helped.“My recruit course changed me as a person, I am sure my family willtell you that. It gave me a real sense of being involved in somethingthat was not nine to five. After completing my recruit course I wasnever late to anything!”In her 13 years since, she’s had many and varied posts. There’s beena lot of time at sea visiting many countries, a tour with the Armyto Antarctica, three years as an instructor at the Recruit TrainingSquadron and her extensive flight deck work. The many coursesshe’s completed include all the Command courses to get to ChiefPetty Officer, the RHIB Coxswain course, Flight Deck Officercourse, damage control courses, Chemical, Biological, Radiological,Nuclear, Damage Control Instructor (CBRNDCI )course, First Aid,Sea Survival, 4WD Driving, Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainingcourse and Anti-Harassment Adviser course.“Going to Antarctica was a real buzz, I had never seen snow untilI got there. Operational work in the Solomon Islands as a young4 OUR PEOPLE

Above left: Nic signals a Seasprite off the flight deck of HMNZS TE KAHA.Above top right: Paddling furiously in the Vaka Eiva regatta in ocean watersoff Rarotonga.Above bottom right: After the promotion ceremony, from left BillIrvine (Nic’s father), Kate Irvine (sister), CPOSTD Nic Irvine, Jean Irvine(grandmother) and Ian Irvine MNZM (grandfather).Steward was something very different for me. Working at RTSchanged me as a person and made me look at Navy life and generallife from another angle, opening up different ways of thinkingand dealing with things which I think has really helped grow myleadership skills.”Nic became a flight deck officer in 2009. “I’d been a flight deck handin the past. When I became a petty officer I went to sea as a PettyOfficer Steward and found I had a lot of spare time because I was inmanagement. I inquired about the Flight Deck Officer course andthey had one on so I took it. I wanted to open other avenues and getmore work experience. It has given me many more opportunities.”A flight deck officer guides the helicopters safely on and off the deck,liaising at all times with the Bridge to ensure the ship is travelling atthe right speed into the wind for what is always a remarkable feat ofaviation from a small, moving, heaving platform.“As the Fleet Flight Deck Officer I am the head of trade of NavyFlight Deck Officers. I conduct checks on them, I do training forthem. I’m responsible for all on-deck aviation in the RNZN.“I am lucky as I have many different aspects to my job. As a seniorCitation of Chief of NavyCommendation for PettyOfficer Steward Nicola IrvinePetty Officer Steward Irvine, D1008530, gained her Flight DeckOfficer (FDO) qualification in April 2009, and has providedexemplary support to the embarked flights of both HMNZS TEMANA and HMNZS TE KAHA over five successive deployments.During this time POSTD Irvine has gained significant embarkedaviation experience, is now one of the most operationallyexperienced FDOs in the Fleet, and an expert in the conduct ofFDO duties onboard RNZN ships.In her role as an FDO she is a skilled professional, providingeffective leadership in a hazardous and dynamic environment toensure safe and efficient flying operations. Her contribution to theoutput of the flight has been outstanding. She is able to managethe flight deck during complex and concurrent evolutions, whilstkeeping a flow of key information to Command, ensuring eachsortie aim is achieved.POSTD Irvine has been pivotal in the mentoring and upgrade offour Provisional Flight Deck Officers (PFDOs). This representsa significant generation of capability for the Fleet, and is atestament to her commitment, initiative and perseverance. Forher performance and proactive approach to FDO training POSTDIrvine was upgraded to FDO1 during Exercise KAKADU 2012.POSTD Irvine understands the importance of ‘team’ and ispassionate about improving aviation operating procedures off aflight deck, and upholding safety standards at all times. POSTDIrvine approaches all her responsibilities with a positive and ‘wholeship’ attitude. Irvine is a superior Petty Officer who is extremelymotivated and consistently maintains the highest standards acrossall aspects of service life.As an NBCDI she takes a vested interest in the integration of theembarked flight into Ship’s Company, and ensures all membersare proficient in damage control and flight deck emergencies.Recently she has taken the lead in developing a recognised trainingprogramme for FDO progression and regeneration in the RNZN.Her commitment to her duties as a POSTD, FDO and NBCDIcannot be understated. She has always sacrificed service over self,and in doing so has assisted the Navy greatly in keeping ships atsea and, in particular, maintaining and growing a credible at seaaviation capability.POSTD Irvine fully embraces the core values of the RNZN, and isa role model to her peers and subordinates alike. In recognition ofher dedication to her duties and contribution to naval aviation atsea over the last four years, POSTD Irvine is Commended.OUR PEOPLE5

Above: As CN RA Steer and CDR Martin Doolan of MOET watch, Nic’sgrandfather Ian Irvine MNZM attaches one of her new rank slidessteward I could have a team of stewards who together providehigh-profile functions to high ranking officers—our own and officersvisiting from overseas—and Government officials and dignitaries,both on our ships and on the base. As a flight deck officer I takecharge of the safety of the flight deck controlling the launching andlanding of the helicopter from the deck to ensure safe and efficientflying operations during complex and concurrent evolutions, whilstkeeping a flow of key information to Command. As a CBRNDCIinstructor I train members of the fleet in safe damage control whichincludes fires, floods, toxic gases, collisions and explosions.”CPOSTD Irvine says the Navy’s people make her job. “Not just thefriendships but the comradeship. The Navy really shows how peopleare the asset. Being able to pass on your knowledge and experiencesto the up and coming Navy is an honour. I have acquired some greattraining and work ethics over the years, things that I don’t think Icould have got without being part of this organisation.”One of Nic’s outside passions is competing in Waka Ama—outriggercanoe—racing with her club, Waitakere.“I am a paddler. Racing and training is hard to fit in between goingto sea. However in the last few years I have been taking my paddlesonboard the ships and I approach other crews in the ports we stopin to join in on their trainings. They are always very accommodating,so that gives me some good trainings and a chance to met differentclubs and see how they train. Most of this has been done in Australiahowever I have paddled with crews as far north as Guam and Hawaii.This keeps my paddle fitness up as I try to make it into a crew forone international race a year as well as any other races I can getwhen I am home.”Her main international race in recent years has been the annualVaka Eiva regatta in Rarotonga, a week-long November event thatbuilds from 12km to 18km races to the 36km round-the-island course,all on the ocean side of the reef, starting at lagoon-side Trader Jack’sin downtown Avarua. Up to 800 paddlers attend.“This year’s one will be huge as it’s a 10-year anniversary. Clubs arecoming from as far away as Canada.”Nic says she loves the variety of being in the Navy. “There issomething special about being out at sea, with nothing in sight,that can’t be put into words. And then throwing in that you’re on awarship makes it so much more adventurous. One minute I couldbe doing paper work, next thing you know we are launching ahelicopter in the middle of a rough ocean. An hour later you could besimulating a fire in a main machinery space for training, 20 minutesafter that you are giving first aid to an injured shipmate and thenyou are launching that helicopter again to get them off to hospital.All simulated of course but once you get into it it’s like it is real.That’s just a very small example of how the Navy is really a lifeless ordinary!”When she joined in 2000, she never imagined she would stay as longas she has. Now she doesn’t imagine leaving. “I have so much I wantto achieve in the Navy that I don’t know if I have enough time to doit all!“I am always keen to be involved in any operational postingswhether it be on a ship or as shore-support. I hope one day to geta chance to be one of the instructors for our Command courses,helping mould our future leaders. I could go anywhere with mycareer from here.”6 OUR PEOPLE

Working safely on land and in the waterClearingremote islandsof unexplodedWWII bombsThe small town of Munda in the SolomonIslands’ Western Province is a safer placeto live, thanks to an NZDF-led ExplosiveRemnants of War (ERW) DisposalOperation which cleared over four tonsof leftover World War II bombs, mortars,grenades and projectiles.By Mark Sleeman, Navy Communications ManagerOperation PUKAURUA 2013 involved teams of ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal (EOD) specialists from Australia,Canada, New Zealand and the United States as well aslocal support from the Solomon Islands’ Police Force.The Solomons saw some of the fiercest fighting of World War II soit is hardly surprising that a great deal of unexploded ordnance stilllittered many of the islands.Operation PUKAURUA7

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Opposite page top: HMNZS WELLINGTON Med-Moored in SasaveleLagoon.Above: Preparing to detonate a bomb in Munda Lagoon.Middle left: Detonation! Middle right: In Munda Lagoon, CPODR DarrenMills (left seated) is supervising while ADR Te Rana Faulkner instructsLWTR Erin Smale and LT Dane Christophersen of HMNZS WELLINGTONin how to activate the remote firing device to set off Explosive Remnantsof War (ERW) during Op PUK 13.Bottom: Four Operational Diving Team personnel conducted anunderwater search in Munda Lagoon for WWII US Air Force-droppedbombs. They located two 2000lb and four 1000lb General PurposeBombs in this search.The EOD teams were supported by HMNZ Ships MANAWANUIand WELLINGTON, with the Navy Operational Diving Team’sCommander Trevor Leslie overseeing the entire operation.“All three NZDF Services have an excellent EOD capability and arealways on call to clear Explosive Ordnance domestically acrossNew Zealand and further afield internationally,” says CDR Leslie.“For the Navy, EOD expertise is held by personnel from the divingtrade, who undertake domestic training at the Joint EOD School inTrentham and also an eight-month EOD course at Eglin Air forceBase, Florida, USA. Apart from diving duties, personnel from theODT also contribute to 1EOD Squadron through the conduct ofdomestic EOD throughout NZ.“Every two years we take this expertise overseas by leadingOperation PUKAURUA where we get to use our skills in Pacificcommunities where World War II explosives and other dangerousremnants of war are still present.“This year we took Operation PUKAURUA to Munda where amongother things we worked to clear a US ammunition dump onSasavele Island, made safe the island of Rendova and conductedwork in and around the town of Munda clearing ERW located closeto people’s homes.“Additionally we found eight unexploded 500 and 1000 poundbombs on the sea floor which were cleared by the dive teams.”The operation was made easier through interaction with the localresidents who assisted the EOD teams in the location of over2500 individual items of explosives and ammunition, includingdangerous white phosphorous shells, in areas close to wherepeople live.The operation’s first task on Sasavele Island was supported byWELLINGTON, which crossed the Munda Bar and anchored closeto the lagoon (see Med-Mooring, page 34).“Some of the charts we were working off for Munda were createdin the 1860s, so prior to crossing the bar and heading to Sasavelea Navy hydrographic team led by Petty Officer Thomas Nuttall didan advance survey,” says WELLINGTON’s Commanding Officer LTCDR Phil Rowe.“The team strapped transducers to the hull of a Zodiac and spenta couple of days creating charts so we knew where we couldgo. Amazingly the charts from the 1860s were still accurate andWELLINGTON was able to cross the Munda Bar. It was still quitenerve-wracking looking down and seeing the coral as we crossedthe bar, but because of the charts the team had created we knewOperation PUKAURUA9

Above left: CPODR Rangi Ehu getting assistance from the locals to usethe deployable NZDF Geospatial UXO Database! Above top right: Someof the unexploded ordnance on land near Munda. Above bottom right:Divers at work.we had a safe 1.5 metre clearance.“We then transited to Sasavele were we acted as a forwardoperating base for the EOD teams and our ship’s company had theopportunity to help on the ground.”The first phase of the operation on Sasavele Island was a success,with the teams clearing all known ordnance off the island,including 1500 90mm high-explosive projectiles found in theSasavele lagoon.“It was a huge effort from all the team and it is a great feelingknowing we’ve made Sasavele Island a safer place to live,” saysEOD Team Leader Chief Petty Officer Diver Rangi Ehu.“It was a tough job in very hot conditions, but our EOD teamsare very well trained and they did an excellent job on Sasavele.Concurrently MANAWANUI provided excellent support to theclearance of Rendova Island which was the US Military’s mainoperating base during the battle of Munda in World War II.“Once we’d cleared all known ordnance there, we turned ourattention to the village of Munda, and the surrounding jungleand sea floor. This was also an amazing opportunity for the diversonboard MANAWANUI and WELLINGTON to assist the careerODT Divers in the location and disposal of vast amounts ofmaritime ERW.“We also bought Prime TV’s 60 Minutes along and they got to seefirst hand the professionalism of the NZDF’s EOD disposal teams,as well as the dedication of our Operational Diving Team who workin some really challenging and tough conditions, but always getthe job done safely and to the highest standard.“It was a very rewarding operation and the local population wereextremely pleased to have us there. I for one am proud of the workwe did in making their part of the world a little bit safer,” saidCPODR Ehu.Operation PUKAURUA continued on to Kiribati where a smalltri-service EOD team based in MANAWANUI worked as part of thewider PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2013 Operation to clear ERW fromKiribati.MANAWANUI and the ODT then transited to Vanuatu for the finalphase to clear more ERW from beautiful Vanuatu Harbour beforereturning to Devonport Naval Base in mid-August.“I’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who’s been apart of this operation,” says Commander Leslie. “We’ve met ourobjectives and cleared a huge amount of potentially dangerousexplosives from a beautiful and welcoming part of the world.”10 Operation PUKAURUA

A Navy life for meFrom Ordinary Radio Operatorto Lieutenant CommanderLT CDR Jan Kingham, Recruit Training Officer, HMNZS PHILOMEL, describes her 31years (and still counting) in the Navy and how it is possible to have a Navy career anda family and a lot of fun along the way.Some 2500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitusfamously said that the only constant in life is change. Ofcourse this also applies to our Navy and one change inparticular that continues to generate much discussion, perhapseven polarising, is the role of women. I have no doubt yourown view will depend very much on your own experiences andattitude. That is great. Hold that thought while over the next fewparagraphs I take you on a journey; a ‘short deployment if I may’,where I will give you a brief glimpse of my experiences.Before you turn the page in lack of interest let me just start bysaying I have just celebrated 31 years in a naval uniform and haverecently received the New Zealand Armed Forces Award. Yes, 31years, and in that time I have held every rank from Ordinary Rateto Warrant Officer and since commissioning in 2003 I have climbeda couple of rungs on a different ladder. Today I am a LieutenantCommander and I am the first woman to hold the post of RecruitTraining Officer. I will reassure you this is not a blow-by-blow diaryaccount of 31 years. But it is my story, and, as sailors, we all love ‘agood dit’! As Recruit Training Officer my primary role is to overseethe Basic Common Training (BCT) of the Navy’s newest sailors, andI am often asked this question by the new recruits: “Ma’am, howlong have you been in the Navy?” I enjoy watching the expressionon their faces as I proudly (yes, proudly!) inform them that Ihave been in the Navy for 31 years. I hold my head high when Iemphasise to every recruit that a career in the Navy can be a longand interesting one, if you want it to be, and this applies to male,female, young and even the not-so-young.I remember vividly my own BCT course; this young lass fromDunedin who, together with 28 other young ladies gathered atHMNZS TAMAKI (as it was then) in July 1982, was herded likesheep into Duchess Division. We were nervous, excited, andlooking for adventure. At the end of eight weeks BCT we graduatedand along the way I collected the prize for Best Kit. We still awardthis prize and yes, I do have a quiet chat with the recipient at eachBCT graduation!OUR PEOPLE11

Above left: Cheif of Navy RA Jack Steer congratulates LT CDR Kinghamon receiving her NZ Armed Forces Award.Above: ORO Kingham (second from left, back row) at conclusion of herARO course in 1983.Above right: Jan Kingham in 1982.I also pause for a moment’s reflection, remembering when thatsame cup was presented to me in 1982. I think of that threeand-a-bitdecades, and of the memories; the people, the goodand the not-so-good times, the lessons in life along the way. Aquestion we often hear ‘old salts’ ask each other is “would youjoin up again?” I can answer this in a heart-beat: “Absolutely!”Back to that diary… briefly. Following completion of Basic BranchTraining as an Ordinary Radio Operator (ORO(W)) I was postedto Waiouru. Now I know many of you will be saying “that was lifeas a Communicator” and sure, in hindsight, this was inevitable.But I didn’t know this at the time and of course there were plentyof ‘willingly negative big-mouths’ telling us how dreadful it wasgoing to be. There is no denying Waiouru (well, HMNZS IRIRANGIto be more accurate) is isolated, the weather is hardly tropicaland the watchkeeping routines are hard work. But what I foundwas an awesome little Naval community surrounded by a greatlocal community. Yes, the training was tough, and the 15-hournight watches was a shock to the body that I hadn’t experiencedbefore, and wouldn’t again until parenthood. But it was all made somuch better by the people I was working with, and it wasn’t longbefore my ‘dreaded posting to Waiouru’ turned out to be exciting,challenging, and lots of fun.Here is lesson number one; don’t take everything those ‘willinglynegative big-mouths’ say as the gospel truth. Seek advice, searchfor information, and experience things for yourself. Be yourown person, make up your own mind, and take responsibilityfor yourself, in the Navy and in life. Over the following years Iprogressed through the ranks, posting back and forth betweenAuckland and Waiouru. At about the same time things in the Navywere changing for women, with women first posting to sea in 1986,followed by permanent ‘core crew’ employment for women at seain 1989. During this time I had to choose to either remain postedashore for the remainder of my career or choose a sea-going careerwhich would mean postings to sea. I remember giving this a lot ofthought; I knew I wanted to have a family, but I also knew a postingto sea would present so many exciting opportunities.My final decision was to remain posted ashore, but at the timeI was unsure if I had made the right choice. I continued with myshore-based career—watchkeeping and supporting our ships atsea—and progressing the necessary courses for promotion. I madeno secret that my career was very important to me; it was then,and it still is today. Here’s where lesson number one came intoplay again; I was at a major decision point so I sought informationand advice. I gave it a great deal of thought, and then made thedecision and most importantly, I committed myself to it. Whilemy career was important, so too was a family. With my husbandMurray, also Navy and our intentions to start a family, I (well, we…)needed a plan. It became clear very quickly that we would needto compromise and ‘balance’ our two priorities; hence our ‘plan’.I was fortunate to be given the opportunity of taking maternityleave for each child, however I did also know that on returning towork the ‘juggling act’ would start— taking care of two preschoolchildren and trying to provide them with ‘mum time’ whilst at thesame time continuing with my own watchkeeping obligations.With Murray also a watch keeping Communicator; it wasn’t easy.We were ships passing in the night. We were both conductinghandovers at work and we would also be conducting a handoverwith the children at home. This is where ‘compromise and balance’came into play. We were purposely placed in opposite watches inorder to meet our share of watch keeping obligations and also tomeet our family’s needs. Although very tiring, this worked wellfor us because we made it work. I hasten to add, the Navy dideverything to accommodate the most workable plan for us, but wedidn’t seek, nor were we given, any special privileges or favours.12 OUR PEOPLE

Above top: LT CDR Kingham presenting the Duchess Cup to OCH IosefatuSiulai during pre-graduation prizegiving for Basic Common Training13/02. LT CDR Kingham received the same prize during her initial training.Above: ORO(W) Jan Kingham receiving the same cup from CO HMNZSTAMAKI CAPT Somerford Teagle (later Chief of Naval Staff) afterfinishing her basic training in 1982.We continued to do our share. Throughout my career and as amum, a wife and a female ‘non-sea goer’ I have forfeited manyopportunities to post or travel overseas. I had to compromise.Yes this was my choice and the Navy respected this. But I wasstill able to have a career and progress through the ranks; I coulddo my best at work and also with my family. Lesson number two:I knew what I wanted and I was willing to compromise and beflexible in order to achieve it. I needed a wee bit of the samecompromise and flexibility back from the Navy, which I asked forand discussed and negotiated and ultimately I received. This isa bit like love. You need to give a bit to get a bit. I finally made itto the rank of Warrant Officer (WO) and Officer-In-Charge of theNaval Communications Station at HMNZS PHILOMEL—a postingI had always aspired to but never dreamt I would attain. To sayit was a sense of achievement is an understatement. Although achallenging and satisfying post, I knew my career options in theranks and as a WO were limited. I had always aspired to becomingan Officer in the Navy one day, even back when I was a LeadingHand. I thought this time would be the perfect opportunity. Ihad reached the pinnacle of my career in the ranks, and it wasright from a family life perspective, so I sought advice and madethe decision to ‘go for it’. I commissioned in 2003 and am now aLieutenant Commander overseeing the training of our newestrecruits. I look back to when I joined and my experiences overthose years, and I see this has come full circle. I am proud of myachievements; I am proud of my family, and I am proud that bothare equally successful. I recently attended the NZDF Women’sForum and had the privilege of meeting some truly inspirationalwomen who have made their career work. Without exception,they have all made sacrifices along the way, but they remainfocused, committed and motivated. Of the many common themesamongst them all, the one that I believe the most significant isthat communication is vital—within their career environment, aswell as with their family. It was also a timely reminder that NewZealand was the first nation in the world to let women vote, backin 1893. How things have changed since then and how they havecontinued to change, even in my career so far.Throughout my career I have met many people and many of themremain firm friends today. When I look back now and reflect…was training different back then? Yes of course it was. Firstly,women didn’t train with the men. We had separate PT sessions,all male instructors, totally separate accommodation (not even inthe same building), restricted branches where women were noteligible to serve, women couldn’t serve at sea. The list went on.Things have certainly changed over the years, and today I wouldsuggest that there is nothing in the Navy that isn’t available towomen. The Navy is a great organisation, and I am privileged towork alongside some awesome people doing amazing things. It istrue that not every day is a bed of roses or—for you slightly oldersalts—all ‘rum issues and runs-ashore’. There have certainly been afew tears along the way, but it has been worth it. A long, successfuland rewarding career awaits us all, male or female, if you setyour goals, work hard and your heart is in it. To be successful, beyourself, be flexible, you may need to compromise a little alongthe way, take opportunities and the occasional well thought-outrisk, and in return the Navy will do its best to ‘partner you’ in all ofthese things.Thank you for coming on this brief journey with me. I trust thatsomething I have written may be relevant to your own career,family or life. Even better; something relevant to all three! For me?Well RTO is a fantastic post, however there is always somethingelse around the corner. All the best!OUR PEOPLE13

Forum’s aims to inspireNZDF workforce and informwomen of the opportunitiesForty Navy people attended the 2013 NZDF Women’s Development Forum, held atTrentham Racecourse in June joining participants from across the Defence Force andoutside agencies.By LT CDR Kelly Begg, RNZNThe forum targeted women in Defence, but the wider themeswere about managing diversity and integration across theorganisation. It was not limited to women—a quarter of theattendees were men and the feedback indicated that it would begreat to increase this number in the future, to share the opportunityand the knowledge.The forum had four intended outcomes:• Inspire our workforce to achieve and remain connected to NZDF• Imagine an NZDF in 2035 that women want to belong to• Inform women of the opportunities inside the Defence Force• Improve our organisation by tackling current organisationalchallenges.The forum followed the establishment of the Women’s DevelopmentSteering Group, launched by Chief of Defence Force LTGEN RhysJones in March. CDR Maxine Lawes, CDR Melissa Ross and MrsDonna Weissenborn are the Navy representatives on the steeringgroup, which is made up of uniformed and civilian members fromacross the NZDF and from Leading Hand to Captain in rank.The Navy’s 40 representatives at the forum were made up frompeople onboard ships and ashore with a focus on bringing juniorpeople as the leaders of 2035. They joined personnel from the Army,Air Force and Defence civilians. Also present were a number ofrepresentatives from other Government agencies such as Treasury,Customs and the Police as well as international defence attaches. TheAustralian Defence Force also sent two representatives, GPCAPT DeeGibbon and LTCOL Ali Berlioz-Nott, who are leading the work ADFis doing to action the feedback from Report into Gender Equalityin the ADF by Elizabeth Broderick, Australia’s Sex DiscriminationCommissioner, who also came to the forum.Speakers included the Hon Judith Collins, Minister of Justice, ACCand Ethnic Affairs who exhorted everyone to be bold and courageousin everything they did, and spoke of the importance of integrity toleadership. Other speakers included Mr Martin King from Coca-ColaAmatil who discussed initiatives his organisation was undertaking;and Mr Mike Scanlan from MFAT who spoke about the role womenplay in peace-building and conflict resolution internationally.Elizabeth Broderick summarised some of the key points from her14 WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FORUM

Opposite page left: CDR Melissa Ross, co-chair of the Women’sDevelopment Steering Group, speaking at the forumMiddle: LMT(L) Logan McRae and LHCM Tiffany Kalin brainstorming at thestart of a syndicate session.Above: The keynote address by Hon Judith Collins.report, which was followed by the ADF reps, who spoke about theefforts to change that have been made since.Internal contributions included presentations from different parts ofthe organisation, including a programme segment called ‘HerStory’,sharing experiences from around the Defence Force. CPOCH MelDixon spoke for the Navy, recounting the challenges of being marriedwith children and remaining seagoing and how you can overcomethese with teamwork and understanding, thriving in your chosencareer.The forum included two workshops. Participants were asked topicture how they would like the NZDF to look in 2035, and thentackle some of the organisational challenges that are preventing usfrom getting there. This gave attendees the opportunity to interactwith people from the other services and hear some examples ofchallenges they might have faced, or simply get new perspectivesabout what needed to change.The highlights for Navy representatives included the servicewomenwho shared their stories and the opportunity to meet women fromacross Defence who have had positive and interesting careers. Theforum provided the opportunity to consider our own positions,especially regarding the people we influence in our daily behaviour(knowingly or not) and how we promote ethical and diversebehaviour in our every action.As we progress into the future, we need to ensure that all partsof the New Zealand population recognise our strengths and theopportunities we offer, so that we continue to maximise our recruitsand maintain our strengths into the future.Quotes from the forum:“It is important for the NZDF to capitalise on diversity inorder to broaden our recruiting pool and enhance ouroperational capability.”LT Nick Foster“Embracing and managing diversity is increasingly importantas society changes. The NZDF needs to keep up and not beleft behind.”LT Nick Foster“The HerStories were moving and demonstrate the high calibreof women we have in all three services. Each had a differentcareer path and had faced different challenges, personallyand professionally, but their dignity and strength of characterstood out.”CDR Maxine Lawes“The forum was enjoyable. There wasn’t any man bashing.People have negative opinions or suspicions about the forumbecause they don’t understand what it is about, so it would begreat to get more there next time.”AMT(L) Hayley GledhillWOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FORUM15

Equity & Diversity“The standardyou walk pastis the standardyou accept.”By Liz Barclay, Northern Regional Equity and DiversityAdvisorThe headline quote was said recently by the AustralianChief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison.This one simple sentence asks us all to question thebehaviours that we are prepared to accept. It was promptedby revelations of unacceptable behaviour occurring acrossthe Tasman. Unfortunately the Navy is not immune fromincidents of discrimination, harassment or bullying either.It is important to keep in mind that any single incident candamage our reputation and question our professionalism.Education is one way to prevent these types of incidentsoccurring. Recently the new equity and diversity trainingcalled Bystander Intervention was delivered at HMNZSPhilomel. This 90-minute brief focused on creatingand maintaining an inclusive culture, one in whichdiscrimination, harassment and bullying is unlikely to occur.The aim of the training is to empower each individual in theNavy to step up and take responsibility for the culture in ourown living and working environments.This can be easier said than done. Employment in the Navyis unique. One day you could be alongside in a foreign porttaking in the sights and sounds of another culture and nextday you’re out in the ocean with nothing else but sea insight. You could be based in Devonport working behind adesk, on course, or working for Navy outside the Aucklandregion. There are a myriad of different environments andthe importance of being surrounded by a team that issupportive cannot be understated.Mr Trevor King, the Equity and Diversity Senior TrainingManager who delivered the training, was impressed withthe positive attitude of the Devonport-based audiences.He found they were prepared to get involved and werereceptive to the key message of taking some form of actionwhen confronted either directly or indirectly with behaviourwhich does not support our organisational values.Upholding our core values of courage, commitment andcomradeship will support us in this effort. It is more thanjust attending the briefs and nodding wisely. It is aboutLIVING the Navy’s values everyday. It’s about having thecourage to say or do something when the situation callsfor it. It’s about the commitment to eradicate unacceptablebehaviour in our organisation, and quite simply it’s aboutlooking after our mates.Padre MasonChaplain Colin Mason,Leading Chaplain Northern,recently made a voyage atsea on HMNZS TE MANA.In this article he writes abouthis experiences.I’ve been a Padre for several years; however it was just last yearI changed service from Army to Navy. I’d have to say it was agood move. As much as I enjoyed my time in “green”, and stillharbour fond memories of people, places and experiences whilein the Army, Navy certainly has its advantages. For example, onexercise in “green” your accommodation is a fox hole. You eatfrom a ration pack and there’s not a shower in sight. The Navywhile on exercise provides a pit (bunk), a steward takes my mealorder, plus there is a shower.The role of Padre is privileged. It is a unique situation whereinI have the freedom to move about, making contact across allranks. Padres are a vital part of the military structure. Thoughpart of the structure, we maintain an independence that providesconfidentiality. Our presence and role has been likened to that ofengine oil; keeping components running smoothly.Boiled down, Padres provide for the spiritual and moralewellbeing of service personal and their families. This is dispensedvia ceremonial duties, tuition, parade prayers, crisis support,weddings, funerals and particularly in counselling.Above: CHAP Mason talks to some of Ship’s Company.Opposite page: The Padre with LWT Mark Greening andAET Thomas O’Connor.16 EQUITY & DIVERSITY

at sea in HMNZS TE MANARecently I had the privilege of sailing in TE MANA for her homewardjourney from Guam, following her three-and-a-half-monthdeployment. Along with 48 change-over crew, including severalunder training, I departed Whenuapai on an Air Force Boeing 757,arriving Andersen Air Force Base, Guam (excellent service Air).The air-conditioned room in the Guam hotel brought some reliefbefore venturing out to explore the sights and shops. I managed toget some last-minute shopping at NPX before TE MANA set sail forhome on Monday 3 June.The first couple of days aboard TEM involved me getting into therhythm of sea life including gaining my sea legs. I was made to feelwelcome and soon began forging meaningful contacts with many ofthe crew.Some may think that all the Padre does is wander round having agood old chat. Well yes I do, however the value and importanceof this is that it builds a relationship, enabling the person to feelcomfortable and confident about presenting issues they may wish toshare. Sometimes issues are dealt with there and then, often followupis required.The following 10 days gave me first hand knowledge and experienceof life at sea. This has better enabled me to understand andempathise with those seeking my assistance.I admire those who crew our ships. Cramped conditions, constantnoise, varied sea and weather conditions, lack of privacy andseparation from loved ones are not everyone’s cup of tea, yet I wasinspired by the professionalism and enthusiasm displayed by all.My job description includes informing Command of the “mood”or wellbeing of Ship’s Company and raising areas that are ofconcern. This is in a generalised way—no individuals are named, noconfidentiality is betrayed.I found Command appreciative of my feedback and desirous to do allthat’s possible in providing for the wellbeing of crew.Of course the closer we got to home port, the more excited crewbecame. Homecoming and welcome embraces were on everyone’smind.It was a privilege to serve as Padre on TE MANA. I offer my thanksto the Ship’s Company for making me so welcome. Until next time.God bless.our people17

Mock IPV coming toDNB to help SeamanshipExcellence trainingBy LT CDR Ange Barker, RNZN, Programme Manager—Reclaiming Seamanship ExcellenceHow cool would it be to have a life size mock up of a ship’sforecastle in a fully enclosed building to train seamanshipskills on? And how cool would it be to practice the launchand recovery of sea boats with a real Hiab crane onto a real daviton a wharf prior to posting to a ship?Well both of those things are within our grasp and by the end of2014 a purpose-built Seamanship Training Aids facility should beup and running at Devonport Naval Base to ensure all our peoplecan be trained in a realistic working environment prior to postingto a ship.The planned facility is just one part of the Reclaiming SeamanshipExcellence (RSE) programme, which has the prime outcome ofbeing able to deliver excellence in seamanship through a trainedand supported Seaman Combat Specialist Branch, complementedby a well-prepared wider Navy.HistoryFollowing the tragic loss of AHSO Byron Solomon in theCANTERBURY RHIB accident in 2007, a review of core seamanshipskills was conducted, resulting in the 2010 establishment of theRSE Programme, aiming to re-focus the Navy back on to the coreskills of seamanship.The review highlighted that the transition to a more versatile fleet,along with reduced manning in our ships, increased the complexityof tasks at sea. Further, an Operations Branch rationalisation alsoaffected our seamanship capability.Within the maritime environment, all trades must alsodemonstrate a basic level of seamanship in disciplines such asBoat work; Anchoring and Cable work; Berthing and Slipping;Replenishment at Sea; Rigging and Deck work; Towing;Quartermaster and Bosun’s Mate duties; Lookout and Helmsmanship.Seamanship, along with damage control, is one of the two keysafety pillars upon which we rely at sea. Everything we do at seain our ships is underpinned by our collective ability in seamanship.We are, first and foremost, seamen.ProgressSince 2010 there has been some major progress in the trainingof our people, particularly the introduction of a Sea QualifyingSeamanship Course as part of Basic Mariner Training. All newrecruits to the Navy now undergo a two-week course coveringthe basics of seamanship evolutions (part of ship work, berthing,slipping, towing, height safety, boat work and Bosun’s Mate roles).The next steps will be developing the training framework furtherto allow Team Leader and Scene Leader seamanship training.18 RECLAIMING SEAMANSHIP EXCELLENCE

Warrant Officer ofthe Navy Lennie ShailesTop: Proposed site for internal Seamanship Training AidsAbove: Proposed site for waterside trainerOpposite page: The RAN version of a seamanship training facilityFeedback from the ships has been extremely positive, highlightingthe increased confidence Command has when personnel new to aship undertake seamanship evolutions. Trainees are also positiveas it better prepares them for what can be challenging tasks,especially when they are outside the realm of their trades.The most exciting and visible progress for the RSE programmeis the approval for construction of a mock ship emulator andwaterside trainer. The Seamanship Training Aids project is nowwell underway to provide a purpose-built internal and externaltrainer, allowing a realistic working environment for our people totrain on. The internal facility will house a scale model of an InshorePatrol Vessel forecastle, midships and berthing structure. Thewaterside trainer will have a Vest Davit, Hiab crane, pilot ladderand swimmer-of-the-watch gantry to allow real time launch andrecovery of our seaboats.It is expected that the trainer will be ready for use mid-to-end2014.The other pieces of the puzzle around governance, standards andmeasurement of seamanship excellence are all being worked onto ensure that safe and effective seamanship is ingrained in ourculture. Make sure you’re part of the solution, ensuring safe andeffective seamanship right across our Fleet.Any comments about the RSE Programme can be directed to LT CDRAnge Barker, RNZN. angela.barker@nzdf.mil.nz or 397-8271.WON REPORTIf I take you back to the eighties, networking wassomething we did at Inter Services sports tournaments—although back then it was called something else. Itwasn’t till later that I started to think and realise howimportant the contacts I’d made through sport really were.So what changed? Well I guess I realised that the more wework in either an International or Tri-Service environment,many things and information are made easier to acquireif you already have a contact within that area or knowsomeone who can help you.I do not know anyone who hasn’t met someone from eitheranother Service or a civilian working for the Defence Force.The current intake of BCTs have met and been instructedby Mr Harris at SATU. AMT (P) Daniel Wilson talks to PTEJackson of Ship’s Amphibious Load Team (SALT) on CAN atscran and ASA Leighton Kopua, who’s currently assisting outat Papakura, all conduct networking on a daily basis. Theseare just a few people who come to mind but I’m sure youcan think of others.So what is so important about networking? As the DefenceForce works towards Future 35 over the next 20 years,networking and having contacts within other Services orcivilian organisations is going to be more important as westart to coordinate things. The other reason that comes tomind is, as we move up through the ranks we rarely keepthe same job or work in the same place for more than two tothree years. This makes it difficult at the start as you don’tknow all you need to, and these people will help you.My challenge for you today is to talk to someone new andstart creating your own network. Having someone to talkto on a good day is easy, it’s when it’s a bad day that yournetwork will really pay off.No matter where you are or whatever you’re doing have funand “Look after your mates”.Top: The Master Chief of the Seventh fleet (CMDCMTyler Schoeppey) was a recent visitor to Wellington.Networking from left WOWT Wayne Morris, WOMT (L)Howie Rait, WON Lennie Shailes, CMDCM Schoeppey,WOEWS Darby Allen and WOCH Shane Reeves.WON Report19

0102030406 07081. A Seasprite helicopter from TE KAHA Flight of No 6 Sqn thrilled the pupils of Gulf Harbour Primary School at Whangaparaoa on 18 June. F/S Paul Hunter,Helicopter Crewman, the school Principal John Petrie, LT Benny Melville, Pilot and LT Hamish Liddy, Observer, addressed the students. Said one motherafterwards: “Pirates are so last month, Navy helicopters are now in at our house!” 2. Bombay School student Lily Webber had the experience of a lifetimewhen she spent 19 July with the Navy after winning a day with the RNZN in Operation ANZAC SPIRIT, a poster competition run by the New Zealand DefenceForce. During her day Lily fought fires, dined onboard HMNZS TE MANA, drove a ship simulator, had a RHIB ride and topped it all with a flight over Aucklandin a Seasprite. “My favourite part was definitely the helicopter trip and the fire fighting”, Lily said. This photo shows Lily (centre) with her friend Samanthaand WOMED David Murray who is explaining onboard firefighting to them. 3. Seven of the Navy’s budding master chefs graduated from the DefenceJunior Caterer’s Course. From left: OCH Lance Saiger, OCH Abner Duffy, OCH Lachlan Faulknor. OCH Bryny Whittaker, LCH Simon Gillbanks, OCH NatashaCampbell, OCH Alex Skinner, OCSS Christine Topia and LCH Rowena Kaa. 4. Onboard HMNZS WELLINGTON on a balmy tropical evening in the Solomon20 Our People

0509Islands during Operation PUKUARUA. From left AHSO Coady Clark, ASCS Cory Bell, ACSS Te Whaiora Horomia-Kaiwai and ASTD Danielle Turnbull. 5. Itseems like TE MANA has barely arrived home than she is leaving again. CPOSCS Mark Latu greets his boys on the ship’s return from North Asia on 13 June. 6.Onboard HMNZS TE MANA alongside at DNB in July, AWT David Scott is about to be promoted to LWT. The CO, CDR Shane Arndell, is holding the new rankslides. 7. CPOET Eli Munn was presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in a ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on 17 July. Eli is picturedafter the ceremony with his children Mahinarangi (left) Awatea (with the medal) and (in his arm) Whetu-Marama. 8. CPOMED Andrew Findlay-Clarke hasbeen awarded the Brigadier Anne Campbell Cup for his work developing and instigating a number of NZDF medic-health reforms and RNZN training courses.The cup is awarded annually to the person who has made the greatest significant contribution to the NZDF Health fraternity during the year. In this photo,SGN CAPT Alison Drewry, Director Defence Health, presents Andrew with the cup. 9. New recruits OCSS Leon Fortes (left) and OCSS Daly Tuilaepa of BasicCommon Training 13/02 during a training session.our people21

First MaritimeWarfare ConferenceThe profession of Naval warfare and more generally, maritimewarfare was given a boost in July with the inaugural RNZNMaritime Warfare Conference. Hosted by MCC CDRE John Martin,enabled by the Naval Warfare Development Group and heldat the Maritime Warfare Training Centre, HMNZS PHILOMEL,the conference was opened by Chief of Navy RA Jack Steer andattended by COMAUSFLT, RA Tim Barrett, as well as senior RNZN,NZDF personnel and members of the RAN and RNZN.By Commodore John Martin, RNZN,Maritime Component CommanderThe aim of the two-day conference was to stimulateconsideration of the future of warfare and what it means tobe a naval warfare professional. The NZDF’s Future 35 strategyoffers a vision that promises to shift the NZDF from a componentorientatedforce to an integrated defence force that is combatcapable,expeditionary in nature and maritime in outlook.While safeguarding the core identity and strengths of the service,it directs mid- and long-term goals for organisational reform andcapability development and the development of an AmphibiousTask Force as a key change agent.Crucially the strategy must balance these long term developmentgoals with the need to conduct operations with a ‘force of doing’and generate the key Competencies that we deliver including NavalCombat (UWW/ AWW/ Surface Warfare/ EW); C4ISR; open oceanboardings; Naval Aviation; Naval Leadership advice and expertise;Amphibious and Littoral warfare (Projection/ lodgement as well asAdForOps REA-Diving, Survey and MCM); at- sea logistics and ShipMaintenance.In other words, it is not good enough for the RNZN to train andprepare for specific operations, it must also deliver on operationsday to day.With CDF’s vision for Future 35, it is important now to focus onmaking sure we have the correct professional building blocks todeliver that future. This is particularly the case given that, in the lastcouple of years, the Commanding Officers and Command WarrantOfficers of the 2035 Navy have already joined and the 2035 Chief ofNavy is probably currently a Lieutenant. It is also important to refreshour understanding of the change agents in warfare development,particularly around amphibious operations, capability development,information warfare and asymmetric and conventional threats.Other forces are generating the need for change:• The level of technology and information available today at thegeneral service level is far in excess of what we enjoyed five yearsago. The trend lines indicate that we need to orientate the navyto be able to accept more.• Implications of being a lead navy—the need for the Navy andNZDF to completely manage capability has been brought sharplyin to focus as we manage the Protector Fleet and it has made uslook at Seaworthiness, Safety and Capability Generation (DLOC&OLOC). The Government invests in a Navy in order for it todo tasks that other maritime operators can’t or won’t. Our keycompetency is our ability to get ships to sea in a safe state tosurvive to fight and win—this is what I described asseaworthiness.So, the Challenge for the NZDF and the Navy is to find the balancebetween delivering ops today and tomorrow with the need to createa new defence force and naval force of the future.We have a vision that informs capability development, shapesour expectations of ourselves and guides day to day activity. Ourthree-strand approach focuses on operational and organisationalexcellence but the most important aspect is excellent people.The forum encouraged participants to consider the Defence Force of2035 and the Navy that will be an integral part of it. New capabilitieswill be required, new technologies will be available and we need tofocus on how we can prepare for their arrival. We need to do thiswithout knowing what sort of ships we will get so we need to focuson the people, skills, education and the roles they will fill.I challenged participants to engage with me to influence and shapethe development of the Navy. Nobody else in New Zealand knowsyour business better than you, so I need you to help move us into thefuture and consider:• How do we move forward?• What needs to be changed?• Are our structures/ processes/ people right?The Maritime Warfare Conference brought together excellentpeople to consider the challenges of today and tomorrow. I knowthat you are all intimately engaged in trying to manage the Navyof today, this work is challenging enough and you are doing it intrying circumstances, but I need you to think ahead and act and planknowingly.22 mcc log

Navy Bandrecords theme forNZ Olympic TeamThe RNZN Band played at York Street Studios in Aucklandrecently working with singer Hollie Smith and members of theDunedin Band Netherworld Dancing Toys to re-record theirhit song, For Today as the theme song for the New ZealandOlympic Team’s build-up to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.“It is an honour to be part of this project in associationwith the NZ Olympic Committee, and we are excited aboutit,” says LT CDR Owen Clarke, the Navy Director of Music.“Obviously the Olympic ideals of striving for excellence andphysical fitness are ideals we hold in the services also, so thecollaboration fits well.”The band will feature in television commercials playing thesong and images of the band in the studio recording it. Therewill also be a short documentary played on Sky voiced by MikeChunn, former Split Enz member, explaining the story behindthe Olympic song and again showing segments of the Navyband.The first live performance of the song will be with the bandand Hollie Smith at a fundraising dinner hosted by the PrimeMinister in Auckland in October.NAVOSH helps tobuild capabilityThe Naval Occupational Safety and Health Section (NAVOSH) islocated in the Philomel South Yard (SY57). Its role is to promote ahealthy and safe working environment and minimise the burdenof injuries, occupational illnesses and environmental pollution tothe Royal New Zealand Navy, its personnel and others who may beimpacted by RNZN activities such as Lodger units (such as DefenceTechnology Agency) and visitors.NAVOSH supports naval military commanders, civilian line managersand representatives of their work groups, ashore and afloat, toprovide safe, healthy, environmentally responsible and legallycompliant workplaces and work practices and mainly through theapplication of the RNZN and NZDF Safety, Health and EnvironmentManagement Systems (SHEMS).The unit is led by Gerard Jackson, Manager Naval Safety (MNS) whois responsible to the Corporate Services Commander, CDR SimonGriffiths. NAVOSH has two safety advisors who have extensivemilitary backgrounds —Steve Boundford (Royal Air Force) and ClarkAnderson (RNZN). The unit’s Safety Data Coordinator Ms Alva Lynchalso provides support for ACC injury claims and the accident andincident reporting process.InternationalLions role forCliff HeywoodTorpedo Bay Navy Museum Operations Manager Cliff Heywood hasbeen appointed an advisor to the International Board of Directors ofLions Clubs International for a one-year term, believed to be only thesecond New Zealander so honoured.The role is bestowed on six Lions members from around the worldannually. It is offered to those who have contributed significantly in avariety of ways to the association over an extended period of time.Lions is one of the biggest not-for-profit service organisations, with1.3 million members in almost every country in the world.Cliff holds a number of Lions roles within New Zealand, Australia andIndonesia. His main area of responsibility is for Leadership Trainingwithin the organisation across those three countries. He is theNational Trainer for the incoming District Governors in addition topromoting and implementing training programmes nationwide. Heand his support team all work voluntarily.“In being appointed to the International Board for the coming yearI will serve on the Club Services Committee which looks at waysclubs can operate more effectively in addition to future-proofingthemselves,” says Cliff. “Needless to say, this is a milestone event inmy Lionistic career and I was delighted to accept such a premiumappointment.”Above: Gerard JacksonGerard Jackson says when he first started, “some personnel thoughtSafety was a bolt-on, but now with the strong support of Commandand the enthusiasm and hard work by our team, SHEMS Committeeand others we are now seeing a stronger and a much more consistentsafety culture across Navy and the NZDF.”“This leads to increased capability and also legislative complianceand here everyone can contribute. First look out for any uncontrolledhazards or questionable risks and report these to your Command andsecondly always report accidents and incidents.”Anyone can contact NAVOSH and the unit can be contactedby phone, in person or by email to any team member or tonavosh@nzdf.mil.nzNEWS23

Preparing in calmto respond in crisisBy LT CDR Vicki Rendall RNZNDeveloping relationships, enhancing capability and making livesbetter for Pacific nations—these are the aspirations of the PACIFICPARTNERSHIP team in 2013. This year’s NZDF contribution islarger than previously. New Zealand has provided two deputymission commanders over the duration of the mission: GPCAPTDarryn Webb and CAPT Tony Millar RNZN. Three ships haveparticipated, operational divers and EOD teams, over 120 NZDFpersonnel involved in ground operations and supporting RNZAFflights throughout the Pacific.“Pacific Partnership 13 is a four-month operation spanning sixPacific nations,” says Deputy Mission Commander, CAPT TonyMillar. “It is a large-scale regional operation designed to providereal-world help to local people whilst simultaneously buildingrelationships and cooperation between regional partners in orderto be ready deal with a natural disaster or other emergency.PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP originated as a means of improvingregional cooperation after the December 2004 Banda Acehearthquake and tsunami.“We are all Pacific peoples who live along and within the infamousring of fire. We have needed to deal with natural disasters in thepast and we will have to do it again,” says CAPT Millar.PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP is now in its eighth year and continuesto evolve. Previously, all missions have been US-led. Howeverthis year a variety of nations led individual phases. Australia ledthe Papua New Guinea phase and the US led the way in threePP13 mission ports—Samoa, Tonga and the Marshall Islands. NewZealand was leader in Kiribati and Solomon Islands. There has beenfull support and participation from all partner nations involved,including, Canada, Columbia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore andSouth Korea.Lead nations take responsibility for the planning and coordinationof multinational assets and resources to achieve tasks as identifiedand agreed to by the host nation government. Although theNZDF is regularly involved in regional capacity building activitiesin our backyard, PP13 offered a new challenge for us to step up,enhancing our coordination with a wide range of regional partnerson a larger scale.In each phase there are military personnel, civilian employeesand volunteers from non-government organisations such asProject Hope and World Vets (amongst others) working alongsidehost nation staff and enthusiastic crowds of residents. The PP13team supports a variety of medical, engineering, and communityprojects targeted towards the needs of each host nation. Theprojects are designed to enhance local capacity and encouragesustainable knowledge into the future. In 2013, there has beena tangible shift from provision of direct care (such as hands-onmedical clinics), towards education, discussion and workshopswhich are designed to empower local staff to sustain progresslong after the PP13 teams have left.The amphibious dock landing ship USS PEARL HARBOR is theprimary platform for PP13 with the Mission Commander CAPTWallace Lovely, USN and his PP13 team embarked. PEARL HARBORprovided the only naval ship support in the US-led mission portsof Samoa, Tonga and the Marshall Islands during June and July.In August, CAPT Lovely moved his flag to HMNZS CANTERBURY,taking command from New Zealand ‘soil’ for two weeks.In the Solomon Islands in July, HMNZ Ships WELLINGTON andMANAWANUI supported divers and explosive disposal teamsfrom Australia, Canada, and the United States as OperationPUKAURA, a sub-set of Op PP13. In August in Solomon Islands24 Operation PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

Postcard fromSinai, EgyptAbove top: RNZN Chaplain Chris Haines plays catch with a child atEnnylabegan Primary School, Marshall Islands, after presenting theschool with donations on behalf of Pacific Partnership 2013.Above bottom: ADM Cecil D Haney Commander US Pacific Fleet (right)with CAPT Millar, Deputy Mission Commander at a former Japanesegun site on Tarawa. CAPT Millar is describing the battles fought on thisbeach in WWIIOpposite page: CAPT Millar and LT CDR Vicki Rendall at a medical clinicat Lora, Majuro Atoll, in the Marshall Islands talking to local childrenMartin in blue and Helen in pink.both USS PEARL HARBOR and HMNZS CANTERBURYsupported operations in the Georgia and Choiseul islandgroups.PP13 is an ambitious programme of humanitarian support andcapacity building in Pacific Island nations. It provides real timeassistance to host nations, whilst regional partners enhancerelationships and understanding of one another’s capabilities.There are excellent opportunities for development as PP13 teammembers experience and embrace the differences in culture.CAPT Millar best acknowledged the overarching influenceof each host nation, thanking each for “your hospitality andyour willingness to teach us, and help us to learn from yourexperiences.”By Leading Writer Zena WolversWhilst sailing back from Exercise RIMPAC in 2012, I was informedI had been nominated for Op FARAD. I was ecstatic; both mymother and brother had served with the Army and this gave me anopportunity to see the differences between our services.The months before starting pre-deployment training went veryfast and before I knew it I was nervously navigating my way toa very cold Linton for the first time. The three weeks of trainingwas very beneficial. It ranged over a variety of classroom work,presentations and even some mine prodding, which for obviousreasons I had never used on a ship! I quickly caught on to Armyranks and abbreviations, slowly moving away from the Navy lingo,which in turn saved me getting some confused looks from thesoldiers. The most valuable part of the training was the two days atthe range. The staff took time to guide me through correct shootingtechniques including body positioning, breathing and the use ofsand bags. This training assisted me in hitting the target numeroustimes at 600 metres, the longest range I have shot any weapon.The flight into Cairo through Singapore and Dubai took over 24hours but before we could relax there was still an extremely hot,uncomfortable eight-hour bus ride to the camp which wouldbecome our new home.Working with the Multinational Force and Observers, I am luckyenough to have a position where I get to meet all the differentnationalities that come in. We share laughs trying to decipher eachother’s languages. I find Google translate has saved me a lot oftime. This operation has given me the opportunity to meet somewonderful people both in and out of work, I enjoy their companywhether it is drinking kava with the Fijians, dancing with theColombians or having dinners with the different nations on theirnational days.Although I have only been here for just over two months I havealready had the privilege of seeing one of the Seven Wonders of theWorld, the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. I completed my first (andmore than likely last) 30km pack march known as the NorwegianRuck March and I spent my birthday weekend snorkelling in theRed Sea at a resort in Taba. Due to the current activity in Sinai,movement has ceased for both camps but I am hoping to make it toIsrael, Sharm el Sheikh and a swim/float in the Dead Sea before mytour ends in November.The experience so far has been extremely valuable, althoughinitially hesitant to deploy with so many Army personnel they haveproven to be very similar to the Navy and share our Defence corevalues. I would highly recommend to anyone in any of the servicespresented with the opportunity to take up a position here.Postcards25

fleet progressHMNZS CANTERBURYOperational Testing and EvaluationHMNZS CANTERBURY is back at sea after a major remediation programme, having departedDevonport Naval Base on 22 July for Operation PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP. Here are two articles onthe remediation, one by a member of Ship’s Company and one by a member of the project team.A Ship’s Company viewBy Midshipman Nicholas Braun, RNZN, HMNZS CANTERBURYCANTERBURY has been working hard at sea after a longremediation period. The remediation period saw vastchanges to her crew, and a number of her operationalcapabilities. The changes to CANTERBURY’s boat alcoves, LandingCraft Medium’s (LCM) bow ramps, addition of shell doors, andnew accommodation ladders all required new Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs) and extensive testing to ensure that the newequipment was fit for its operational purpose.Enter the Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) team, led by CDRPhil McBride and his team of subject matter experts. CANTERBURYis our first Ship to undergo this new process. The crew’s initialthought was that a new breed of the Maritime OperationalEvaluation Team had been embarked, missing only the greenoveralls. It was soon discovered that this new evaluation teamwas quite the opposite, and were onboard to test the equipment’soperational capability, not the personnel.The testing began well before CANTERBURY proceeded to sea as allevolutions were first conducted alongside before progressing intothe low sea states. Weekends quickly became working days for Ship’sCompany as CANTERBURY ensured that all the testing could becompleted within the shortening time frame. Whangaparaoa quicklybecame a familiar anchorage, as all the evolutions were required tobe conducted at anchor before moving onto SS1 through SS5. Thehours ticked up for LCM and RHIB operations as over 20 differentNew Zealand Army vehicles were transferred across the stern rampinto the LCMs at all hours. The tempo continued to increase with theswell when the RHIBS began to be launched into SS5 and SS6 duringboth day and night.Overall OT&E was successful. It allowed training for LCM and RHIBcoxswains and crews as well as training for the Ship’s AmphibiousLoad Team (SALT). The SOPs were reviewed and modified to ensurethat the equipment was operationally effective whilst maintainingthe safety of the crew. The OT&E process will serve as a majorstepping stone for the RNZN in future testing for new equipmentand helping us in being the best small nation Navy in the World.Above: CANTERBURY departing Auckland on 22 July forOperation PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP.Opposite left: Army and Navy working together gettingCANTERBURY ready for sea.Opposite top right: The Army coming ashore!Opposite bottom right: A night view of Army vehiclesbeing driven from CANTERBURY into a landing craft26 fleet progress

fleet progressA view from the project managementBy SLT Keith Cook, RNZN, OT&E Data AnalystFor eight months, HMNZS CANTERBURY, draped withscaffolding and inundated with dockyard workers, was afamiliar sight in the Devonport Naval Base. During that timethe ship underwent some significant changes as part of the ProjectProtector Remediation process. The changes included the relocationof the RHIB alcoves to a position further forward and higher in theship; the installation of a state-of-the-art hydraulically operatedaccommodation ladder and modifications to the ship’s two landingcraft (LCMs).The final step in the Project Protector Remediation was to conductOperational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) of the newly installedequipment to ensure that it was safe and fit for operational use.OT&E in the RNZN is a relatively new process that will now beconducted on all new major equipment and following any majormaintenance periods such as the Anzac frigate Platform SystemUpgrade (PSU).Initially the reaction to OT&E by the Ship’s Company was subdued asit was assumed that the OT&E team were simply MOET in disguiseand they were in for another five weeks of workup! However itquickly became apparent to them that the fundamental premise ofOT&E is that the personnel are considered to be competent and thefocus is on assessing whether the equipment provided can be usedsafely and will be fit for purpose during the life of the ship. This wastheir opportunity to make sure that they weren’t left with a ‘lemon’or a piece of kit that was dangerous to operate or maintain.The OT&E process begins with a series of tests in benign conditionsand slowly ramps up to more realistic operating conditions todetermine the ‘ceiling’ of the capability being evaluated. At anystage during the process the testing could be stopped if the crewconsidered it was unsafe to continue to the higher-level tests. Thiswas used to good effect when, despite being successfully trialledat anchor and up to Sea State 4 during the day, the RHIB recoveryprocedure was considered by the boat’s crews and davit operatorsto have become unsafe. Subsequently OT&E was halted, the RHIBrecovery procedure modified, and OT&E recommenced withmore trials at anchor before working up to the higher sea states.Ultimately the RHIB launch and recovery system proved to be safeby day and night in Sea State 5 which is a significant capabilityrelease for CANTERBURY.During OT&E each evolution is witnessed by a number of SubjectMatter Experts who later interview key personnel to establish theoperator, or maintainer, assessment of a piece of equipment forits ease and safety of use. These records are later analysed andrecorded for use in developing a package of OT&E recommendationsfor release of the equipment into operational service or, if required,further modifications.OT&E identified some equipment and procedures that requirefurther attention before full operational release will berecommended, but after five weeks of intense trials the ship wasable to commence her workup and preparations for the PacificPartnership 13 and First of Class Flying Trials… and she has thetiddliest accommodation ladder in the Navy!fleet progress27

fleet progressMANAWANUIHMNZS Manawanuiin the Solomon Islands for Operation PUK13By A/CPOCSS Jonathan Brooke, HMNZS MANAWANUIWhen HMNZS MANAWANUI sailed from DNB on 2 June,Ship’s Company had just completed a work up and werelooking forward to the challenges of a deploymentoutside EC1 and the NZ Exclusive Economic Zone, something whichis a rare opportunity for MANAWANUI. However we were soongiven a reality check when on the morning of 3 June we hit veryrough seas and by the following day the swell had hit six to sevenmetres. There was nothing to do but hold on and ride out the storm,with a well deserved ‘pipe down’.After a solid five days of heaving swells and all the Pacific Oceancould throw at us we berthed in Noumea for leave ashore. Themajority of Ship’s Company headed for dinner together and a look atthe local markets.Once sailing from Noumea we encountered a two-metre beamswell making our trip a little more uncomfortable than desired. Onarrival in Honiara it was good to see our shipmates from HMNZSWELLINGTON berthed alongside. As we came alongside them therewere plenty of friendly waves and good to see a lot of familiar faces.Berthed at the main shipping wharf in Honiara where both shipsawaited the arrival of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Teams(EOD) who were flying in on an RNZAF C-130. On arrival we all cameto terms with the realities of ‘island time’ with the load-out of theEOD teams taking both ships into the early evening.Once departing for OP PUKAURUA on Monday 17 June with sevenUS EOD personnel embarked, MANAWANUI proceeded to ourArea of Operations around the islands of Rendova, Munda and theSasavele Channel. Once at anchor it was not long before the localscame out on small dug-out canoes with a daily exchange of friendlygreetings and the handing over of a few trinkets and some fishingtips (to no avail, the best we could do was find wahoo fish on thedeck in the morning after getting stranded chasing bait fish).The EOD Teams conducted reconnaissance ashore to find theexplosive remnants of World War II. Plenty of 105mm naval shells,84mm mortars and white phosphorous shells were found andeventually destroyed with explosive charges made by the US EODteam (see LSA Polglase’s and LCO O’Neill’s Stories). The US EODteam also located an aircraft in the lagoon and after confirming itwas clear of any ordinance, it was deemed safe to dive on.The crew took up the challenge and a number of PADI qualifiedShip’s Company had the opportunity to dive and spend a bit of timeinvestigating the aircraft or sitting in the cockpit at 11 metres.By this stage the US EOD team had fully integrated into the RNZNway of life, participating in all aspects of shipborne life on an RNZNunit, from cleaning stations to keeping watches on the bridge,playing ‘uckers’ and requesting ‘goffas’. OP PUKAURUA kept theship busy with plenty of boat operations (in challenging unchartedcoral-filled lagoons), transferring equipment and explosives andsupporting the EOD teams as required.After a busy 18-day period on task around the Munda area, MANdeparted and while transiting back to Honiara on the Fourth of July(US Independence day) POSCS Mark Hardgrave and a few of Ship’sCompany took the lead for the celebrations. An excellent effort wasmade decorating the dining hall in the red, white and blue and allthings American, much to the delight of the US EOD team.After a very busy period with Phase One of OP PUKAURUAcomplete we made our way to Kiribati and the island of Batio inTarawa. The highlight of the passage would have had to have beenthe Crossing the Line Ceremony (a right of passage on any RNZNship crossing the equator) with our motley international crew oftadpoles transformed into salty shellbacks within the hour by ‘KingNeptune and his court’.Above: Royal guard - crossing the line.28 fleet progress

fleet progressAbove: Beach volleyball with locals on the beach at Rendova.Left: CO MANAWANUI LT CDR Kerry Driver greeting USNCAPT Wallace Lovely, mission commander, onboard MAN.Into the jungleBy LCO Matthew O’Neill, HMNZS MANAWANUIMy day with the United States Explosive OrdinanceDisposal (US EOD) team was quite a surreal experience.It was a great opportunity to go ashore on an uninhabitedisland, Rendova, which was a stronghold used by the US to resistJapanese forces during WWII. Our first objective was to pick upour guides from a nearby community. Their job was to keep thelocals away from our area of operations and to help us locate theordnance. We arrived on the island early morning to get started. Aswe made our way though the jungle, there were low-lying shrubsover the ground concealing possible explosives. Needless to say wetreaded very carefully.It didn’t take long to find the site. There were big artillery shellsscattered all around a big tree and we soon discovered that mostof the shells were underneath the trunk, intermingled with itsroots. We set off two blasts that day. The first was for the shellssurrounding the tree, the second was for the tree itself.We set the explosives around and underneath the tree trunk, ran the‘det cord’, set up the detonators and receiver, then quickly retiredto the safety of the boat. We had to set the explosives off within acertain time called the ‘blast window’ and we were running a tadlate. It was 15:55 once we were a safe enough distance away; only fiveminutes to spare. The US team gave me the honours of pressing the‘fire’ button, and ‘bang’. This one was much bigger than the first andleft my ears ringing.Then came the fun part, returning to the blast site. For safetyreasons, they gave me instructions to stay behind until the ‘all clear’was signalled. We then went in to inspect the damage. The tree wason its side spurting sap which stung like acid. It seemed as if thejungle had come alive, with big ants crawling over me; and movinginsects all over the ground. We took some photos, and startedjourneying back to the boat. At this point it became apparent thateveryone was worried about crawling insects over them, so westopped to check each other over. There was a big green spidercrawling up along my chest—beyond all the blasts and explosives,that was the scariest moment of the day.fleet progress29

fleet progressAdventures onBomb IslandBy LSA Megan Polglase, HMNZS MANAWANUI“FIRE IN THE HOLE, FIRE IN THE HOLE, FIRE IN THE HOLE.” That’ssomething I never thought I would get to say, as I pushed the remotedetonator setting off about 50kgs of explosives and destroyingaround 20 M58 projectiles.The day had started like any other at anchor around the SolomonIslands—waking to blue skies and a scorching 28 degree morning.The United States Explosive Ordinance Disposal team, ADR TePumautanga Campbell and I packed the RHIB full of detection gear,explosives, water and lunch.After a few reconnaissance missions with the guides, we droppedhalf our team at the beach to fill sand bags, while the rest of us wentto a previously located site filled to the brim with M58s. LT DanMcDonald had by this time brought most of the projectiles to onespot and piled them carefully on top of each other. I was surprised tosee they were in all kinds of conditions. Our next task, tramp themthrough 500 metres of dense jungle, climbing fallen trees, dodginglow lying branches and avoiding all the creepy crawlies to get themto the ditch where they were to be blown up.Luckily by this time we had rendezvoused with the others who hadfilled their sand bags and were here to give us extra muscle power,allowing the M58s and sandbags to be hauled to the designatedspot a lot quicker. We prepped the projectiles and loaded them upwith explosives and sand bags over the top, then took ourselves toa safe distance in the boat ready to make it go BANG. After somebrief instruction I was handed the detonator and called the infamous“FIRE IN THE HOLE, FIRE IN THE HOLE, FIRE IN THE HOLE.” Wesaw the massive cloud of smoke before we heard it go bang, butbang it did go!After all the heat and excitement of the day it was essential tocool off and although Bomb Island was our last official call we hadto ensure no pretty little creepy crawlies followed us home. Westopped off at a pretty little reef full of beautiful but sharp coral andapparently a small shark too, for a sneaky snorkel before returningto ship and retiring for the day, tired but happy.Above top left: Explosives ordnance with Plastic explosive andDet cord.Above top right: Unexploded ordnance, Bomb Island.Above bottom right: US EOD Team, Bomb Island.30 fleet progress

fleet progressTAUPOHMNZS taupocrosses the harbour to Titan MarineBy MID Jeffrey Handcock RNZNEarly on 24 June HMNZS TAUPO crossed the WaitemataHarbour to the Titan Marine slipway where she would bepulled out of the water for repair work.A routine inspection of the “P bracket” that holds the weight ofthe shaft at the propeller end of the shaft line had found excessivewear in the bearing between the bracket an shaft. Whilst thewear was inside tolerance levels, repairs were required. Due tothe unavailability of the dry dock and the busy Babcock schedulethe decision was made to effect the repairs at Titan Marine inWesthaven.TAUPO was the first IPV to use the Titan Marine slipway meaningit was a completely new experience for those onboard as well asthe Navy,After crossing the harbour, TAUPO was soon sitting high in thecradle with Titan marine workers hard at work removing therudders and shafts to repair the bearings.The work also included removing both propulsion shafts forcomplete refurbishment in the workshop, as well as small repairsto the rudders. While the ship was on the slipway the hull wascleaned, inspected for damage and then spot-painted. Many smalljobs were carried out internally and externally to maximise repairand maintenance time.It was a positive experience and good learning opportunity for theMarine Engineers working at Titan, even though it called for longhours and weekends in many cases. The interaction between theengineering department and the Titan personnel was very positive.The willingness to share knowledge and expertise was noted byTAUPO’s Engineering Department.Said LMT (L) Jemal Bowler: “From an engineering perspective, thiswas an awesome and rare opportunity to get involved with Titanstaff, learn more about the art of shaft repairs and installation; andessentially pick their brains at each step of the way.”Three-and-a-half weeks after arriving at Titan, TAUPO departed theslipway with the aid of two tugs and returned to Devonport NavalBase. The rest of the week was busy with Harbour AcceptanceTrials and then a full week at sea proving the repairs and ensuringthe ship is available for operation for the rest of 2013.Above: The shaft removed to get at the bearings.Above top: Ship’s Company at Titan Marine.fleet progress31

fleet progressHMNZS Te KahaUpgrade’s end in sightBy MID Julian Cholmondeley-Smith, RNZNMuch has happened since HMNZS TE KAHA’s Aprilarticle in Navy Today. On 24 May, TEK reached a majormilestone and came out of dry dock after a monthundertaking scheduled work associated with an Extended ShipRestricted Availability (ESRA) period which finished on 28 June.The focus now is Phase II of the Platform Systems Upgrade (PSU)which is the upgrade of the Integrated Platform ManagementSystems (IPMS) and Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning (HVAC)system. Ship’s staff and Babcock are working hard to ensure thePSU finish date of October will be met.Coming out of dry dock was a long evolution, extending well intoFriday evening in order to coincide with the high tide. Earlier in theweek the opportunity was taken to get a photo of Ship’s Companystanding in the dry dock with TEK as an imposing backdrop.Promotions are still happening frequently and career progressioncontinues whilst alongside. LT CDR Leon Harvey is the WeaponsEngineering Officer onboard and was given command of theship for three weeks whilst CDR David McEwan was temporarilyappointed CO of HMNZS WELLINGTON. TEK also has a newCommand Warrant Officer, WOCH Steven Bourke who has alreadymade positive changes to the running of the ship. LMT StevenMcKenzie was awarded Sailor of The Quarter for his consistentefforts and high standards.To provide respite to ship’s personnel whilst alongside—andto take a break from working on such an intense maintenancepackage—there have been a number of activities arranged. Theseinclude EXPEDs, school visits, sports (of which we won the intershipindoor soccer on 19 June) and BBQs.Two EXPEDs to Mount Maunganui took place with a total of 19crew heading south. They stayed in the Navy motels and engagedin team-building activities such as high ropes, white water rafting,mountain biking and luging. They also assisted the local RSA. Bothweeks were a great success with all participants rating it highly.Eight members of Ship’s Company went to Bailey Road School,Mt Wellington and spent the day with the students, answeringquestions, playing games and having a good time with them. Thecrew introduced traditional Navy games to foster teamwork andbuild self-confidence. TE KAHA’s affiliation with Bailey Road Schooldates from prior to her commissioning in 1997. It was initiated bythe school’s principal when it was discovered 96 per cent of thestudents had never been on any form of ship. The affiliation existsas an attempt to encourage interest in the sea and promote TEK’scommunity involvement.Being able to see the daily upgrades and improvements to theship makes TE KAHA an exciting and rewarding posting for allpersonnel involved. There’s much to do, but outwardly the ship isstarting to regain her lines and much more is being put back intothe lower compartments than is being taken out—always a goodsign.010432 fleet progress

fleet progress0203050607081. Ship’s Company in the dry dock. 2. State of the Bridge in mid-July. 3. New Bridge layout. 4. TEK coming out of dry dock. 5. Prior to white water raftingduring EXPED. 6. MCC CDRE John Martin giving LT CDR Harvey temporary command of TE KAHA. 7. LMT Steven McKenzie, LMT Jack Hargreaves andAMT Blake Hollamby painting the gun at Mt Maunganui RSA. 8. LT CDR Harvey, LT CDR Graham MacLean and SLT Morgan answering questions at BaileyRoad School.fleet progress33

fleet progressTS LeanderSea cadets camp at BaseBy LT CDR Richard Gilvray, RNZNThe Training Ship LEANDER sea cadets enjoyed a trainingcamp in and around Devonport Naval Base over theweekend of 21-23 June. Under the command of TS LEANDERCommanding Officer, LT CDR Jenny Fagan, the contingent consistedof five Cadet Officers, Padre Bruce Thompson, Ms Debbie Britton,20 cadets and camp organiser/liaison officer LT CDR Gilvray. LT CDRLeon Harvey, RNZN who has supported TS LEANDER for the past22 years also attended some of the activities.The camp began at 1900 Friday at the TS LEANDER headquarters,Narrow Neck annex, Vauxhall Road. Plans for the cadets to bunkin the gymnasium there were quickly changed due to the coldweather. A mess deck for the 16 male cadets was hastily set up inthe OTS classroom block, whilst the four female cadets made campin the headquarters common room.Saturday Wakey Wakey was at 0600. The cadets made their wayto breakfast at the Vince McGlone Galley. They then split intothree groups to conduct Colours at HMNZS PHILOMEL, the NavyMuseum and Officers Training School. They then returned toNarrow Neck for some much-needed drill practice. At 1015, theCadets assembled at the Boats Pontoon and had a one hour cruisein four RHIBS. Many thanks to CPO Hone Harrison and his teamof RHIB drivers, WO Joe Gray, CPO Euan La Trobe and PO DelboyDelaney.From the Boats Pontoon the very cold and bedraggled cadets madetheir way to the swimming pool where they undertook a 50mswimming test. A quick shower was followed by a quick lunch andthen a brief tour under the Santa Regina Cook Strait Ferry thatwas under maintenance in the dry dock.From there it was off to the Navy Museum where they formed intotheir two Divisions, Algiers and Nile to compete in a Crown Riggingrace in front of the public. The race was narrowly won by AlgiersDivision.Next stop was the ACHILLES Turret at DNB where LT CDR Gilvrayrecounted the exploits of HMS ACHILLES in the Battle of the RiverPlate. Another brief stop was made at the Base Chapel where theyheard the history of HMNZS LEANDER before Padre Thompsondiscussed many of the interesting features and artefacts in thechapel and told the sombre WWII tale of HMS NEPTUNE, inwhich only one sailor survived out of 750 crew, 150 of them NewZealanders.Three Sunset ceremonies were followed by an eagerly awaitedscran, then the final evolution for the day, another divisionalcontest in the form of a quiz, comprehensively won by Nile Division.Sunday began with the three Colour ceremonies followed bybreakfast and cleaning stations at Narrow Neck. An hour of drillpreceded changing into PT gear for the final Divisional Challenge—the Beep Test. All the cadets raced over the 7.1 mark with the topfour male levels being 16.3, 16.2, 15.8 and 15.6. The top female was11.2. The Beep Test was won by Nile Division.Top: OCDT Rix Donaldson participates in the PHILOMEL Sunset Ceremony.Middle: Cadets inspect the bottom of Cook Strait Ferry Santa Regina inthe DNB Dry Dock.Above: LEANDER Cadets inspect IPVs PUKAKI and ROTOITI from the water.Parents arrived at 1130 and a Prize Giving was held. The DivisionalCup, last competed for in 2001, was presented to PO Chris LeeSNCO of Nile Division. The Jenny Fagan Cup for Best JR Female inDivisional Competition was presented to OCDT Trish Gilvray. TheLeon Harvey Cup for Best JR Male in Divisional Competition waspresented to LCDT David Gilvray.On behalf of TS LEANDER I would like to thank all Personnel(including OODs, DTOs, Duty Watch, Catering Cell, Galley Staff,Security Guards and Boats Team) who made this a very specialweekend for the TS LEANDER Sea Cadets.fleet progress35

Above: LPTI Gomez after the courseLeft: The now-LPTI Robert MillerA road less travelledBy LPTI Caleb GomezOn February 11 2013, ASCS Robert Miller and I stood, fullyat attention, with myself out front in the first of manymorning inspections. We were all staring straight ahead,scared to move, twitch, itch or make a noise. We had finally madeit to the home of the NZDF’s Physical Training Instructors, RNZAFBase Woodbourne’s West Gymnasium.The previous six months had been a lead up to this very day. EveryPTI before us had stood like we were. Finally we were on course.Excitement turned into apprehension as we were inspected and“remedial training” was handed out.This is where our journey began, to change us from what wewere, into PTIs. What occurred over the following four monthsdeveloped every aspect of our character.Throughout the course we were assessed in several areas: physicalfitness, physiology and anatomy, confidence course, sportsmedicine, survival in wilderness, taping, systems within the body,movement and levers, muscles, class-taking and our personalqualities, to name a few.A typical day includes 0520 “Wakey Wakey”, dressed and straightto the pool for swimming EMAs (Early Morning Activities). This isfollowed by breakfast and 0735 inspection. Depending on the stateof our rig we would begin theory at 0745 or usually sweating andpanting at 0810.In the class-taking phase we endured up to six classes back toback a day and most Fridays we finished with a little “conditioningsession” from our instructors to keep us on track. With yourclassmates you are expected to give 100 per cent to every classyou are involved in. Through adversity the course bonded welland the old saying “work hard, play hard” was definitely taken onboard.Four months later graduation day arrived. We celebrated with ourfamilies and friends in front of our new PTI family and we two Navypeople ended up taking three of the four awards available. TopTheory, Top Practical and Top Sportsman.The PTI course can be described as exciting, painful, challengingand intense. But the best courses are the ones that put you out ofyour comfort zone and empower you to become better. The endresult is that we are back in the navy, doing the business on thegym floor.Looking back over the past few months, I am thankful I made thedecision to try out for the PTI trade. I am proud to call myself aPTI and have been brought into a family of motivated people. I amhappy turning up to work ready to put into practice the skillsI have learnt and help to improve physical fitness in the Navy.If you are looking for a challenge and think you have what ittakes to be a PTI, apply for the PTI Selection course being held inOctober 2013. Contact any of the PT staff or your Career Managersfor further information.36 WOODBOURNE PTI COURSE

TWO-SPEED NAVAL CROSSWORDCryptic and standard clues are provided for this crossword. Both sets of clues have the same set ofanswers.TWO-SPEED NAVALCROSSWORDBy three authors: Damn Riddles of Mr E. Brice, MBE (7,9,8)(anag.) with special guest setter: A Grand Hammer (6,6) (anag.)Cryptic and standard clues are provided for this crossword.Both sets of clues have the same set of answers.By three authors: DAMN RIDDLES OF MR E. BRICE, MBE (7,9,8)(anag.) with special guest setter: AGRAND HAMMER (6,6)(anag.)1 2 3 4 5 67 89 10 11 1214 1517 18161319Cryptic Across Clues7. Lift to a lever was arranged. (8)8. Indian tribe played uplifting role in Vietnam. (8)9. Flyer or introductory episode? (5)10. Repair rig, akin to produce 42 Sqn workhorse. (4,3)11. Enzo should provide safety assurance. (3)(abbr.)14. Mythical creature made biscuits. (7)15. Gout arranged with a french masculine type gives the advantage inarmament. (6)16. Shhhh... it sounds like he is a bit under the weather! (4)17. Chatty bovines or Soviet trainers? (4)18. Not the top team. (4)19. Air Force boss heard to replenish with skill. (9)20. Our Annabel was at the heart of such effort. (4)22. Reveal performance. (4)23. Maybe I heard Phil and Gees pulls along. (4)26. Seize transposed chants. (6)27. Possibly I’m a liar – it’s the fastest way to get the post there. (7)28. Initial aircrew selection board, you can bank on it! (3)30. Halfway up the stairs at the end of the flight? (7)31. Coffee without the hit works for ‘19’. (5)32. A capital aircraft. (8)33. Transmit with some singers heard in military locations. (8)Cryptic Down Clues1. Airborne apparatus without which those magnificent men would bemore down-diddly-down than up-diddly-up! (6,8)2. Aircraft electronics assembled Visa icon. (8)3. Yeager’s office – prepare gun to shoot mine! (7)4. Childhood flying hero untangled big legs. (7)5. Company trial screening produces second high flyer. (2-5)6. Lone pilot of the Millennium Falcon! (4)12. Does quarrel and could be a major? (8,6)13. Calculations performed in 3 for estimates. (4)16. Throws up Kupe’s arrangement. (5)21. Fundraiser heard to be destined. (4)22. ‘Second’ precedes fast bowler who’s out of this world. (8)23. Shocking threat with closure of The Globe perhaps? (7)24. ‘The Breeze’, on talkback, can’t stop talking. (7)25. Collar style fashioned from drawing tips. (4-3)29. Riverside turn. (4)Down: 1. Flying Machines, 2. Avionics, 3. Cockpit, 4. Biggles, 5. Co-pilot,6. Solo, 12. Squadron Leader, 13. ETAS, 16. Pukes, 21. Fete, 22. Spaceman,23. Theatre, 24. Windbag, 25. Wing-tip, 29. BankAcross: 7. Elevator, 8. Iroquois, 9. Pilot, 10. King Air, 11. OSH, 14. Griffin,15. Outgun, 16. Psst, 17. Yaks, 18. Side, 19. Stockwell, 20. Chef, 22. Show,23. Tows, 26. Snatch, 27. Airmail, 28. ASB, 30. Landing, 31. Decaf, 32.Canberra, 33. Airbases20 21 2223 24 2526 2728 29 30 3132 33Standard Across Clues7. Lift. (8)8. Indian tribe. (8)9. Aviator. (5)10. Transport aircraft. (4,3)11. Occupational Safety and Health. (3)(abbr.)14. Mythical creature with wings of an eagle and body of a lion. (7)15. Possess superior firepower. (6)16. Attract attention surreptitiously. (4)17. Tibetan oxen. (4)18. Team. (4)19. Current Chief of Air Force. (9)20. Cook. (4)22. Demonstrate. (4)23. Pulls. (4)26. Grab. (6)27. Letters carried by air. (7)28. Aircrew Selection Board. (3)(abbr)30. Alighting. (7)31. Caffeine free. (5)(slang)32. Australian capital city. (8)33. Military airports. (8)Standard Down Clues1. Aircraft. (6,8)2. Aircraft electronics. (8)3. Pilot’s compartment. (7)4. Fictional British flying ace. (7)5. First Officer. (2-5)6. Unaccompanied. (4)12. Air Force officer. (8,6)13. Estimated time of arrival. (4)(abbr.)(pl.)16. Vomits. (5)(slang)21. Gala. (4)22. Astronaut. (8)23. Playhouse. (7)24. Talkative person. (7)25. Collar style. (4-3)29. Depository. (4)Crossword37

HMNZS TOROA 85th Year Reunion25, 26 and 27 OctoberDUNEDIN 2013Persons Interested Contact:HMNZS TOROA211 St Andrews St, DunedinPhone (03) 477 8883Email amanda.buchanan@nzdf.mil.nzHMNZS Canterbury Reunion—Commissions1970-198026 to 28 September, 2014Tauranga RSARegister expressions of interest to:Bill Newell82 Twin Oak AvenuePapamoa 3118e-mail: newell1@outlook.co.nzPhone: +64 7 542 1412Proposed RNZN Engine Room Branch ReunionOctober 2015NapierExpressions of interest welcome. Contact:Dennis Zachan12 Norrie PlaceTamatea NapierHome (06) 8442201Mobile 021 673242RNZN PTI Reunion22,23 and 24 November 2013Devonport Naval Base and Ngataringa Sports ComplexAll enquiries to:WOPTI Peter HodgeFleet GymnasiumDevonport Naval BaseEmail: peter.hodge@nzdf.mil.nzPh: (09) 445 5152Mobile: 021 1344 733HMNZS TARANAKI All Ships Reunion 20131, 2 and 3 NovemberPapatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club, AucklandShipmates from all RNZN Ships are invited to attend.Expressions of interest to:reunion2013@hmnzstaranaki.orgOr contact:Bill Sedgwick: 09 296 3022PO Box 72831, Papakura 2244 AucklandBob Gage: 09 483 8502Charlie Govind: 09 299 8089Raniera (Dan) Bassett 09 263 7247PROMOTIONS & RELEASESREGULAR FORCEPROMOTIONSCDRE D J R McDougallCDR B J ClarkCDR P YoungLT CDR D J BarrLT CDR G F MacleanA/LT CDR K E HillA/LT CDR K J SherleyLT J W M AperahamaLT E J ChapmanS LT M D BanksS LT M J BrownS LT W G FisherS LT A E HillS LT K J JorgensenS LT B J MarettS LT J D OttoS LT T J RawhitiS LT C J TrainorS LT B O WestENS P V QuinlanWOMT(P) D T HamillWOMEDIC T M IkenasioWOET C D McKeichWOET R R WattieCPOMT(P) S J AberyCPORS J A CampbellCPOCH J L HardieCPOSTD N J IrvineCPOPTI M J KavanaghCPODR D S MillsCPOCSS E T H PohatuCPOMT(P) J S RapanaCPOEWS D T SomervillePOSA D S T NgawakaPOWTR C S RobertsonPOMT(L) C SalmonPOPTI M C ThomasAPOCSS S S GreavesLMT(P) N M BarrettLHST M A BlackburnLET B J BoonLHST J P ButlerLSTD S K DysartLPTI C F GomezLMT(P) R W Heaven-SmithLWT L D HendersonLWTR M M JosephLWT T P J McCulloch-PenfoldLMT(P) T J McDonaldLMT(P) R J NewmanLWT J B NixonLMT(P) L A OxbyLMT(P) B W PhilpottLEWS R G T PitaLMT(P) A P RoweLMEDIC S M StutzLSCS A A WellsLMT(P) A H WhiteASA K E AustinACO J J BartramADR T A CampbellAMT(P) T C CollinsAMT(P) J P CorbettACH J R CrakeADR S K DickeyASCS D W F Dolman-TuhouAHSO W FinchAMT(P) M D GrossartAMT(P) J H HeavenACSS M G HodgkinsonASA J M W HorneACSS T A Horomia-KaiwaiACSS L B JohnsonASTD F LeameivakaASTD J D McDowellASCS H C J NewportASTD D K M PuketapuAMT(P) S B ShannonACH M R ShepherdACO T S SimeonASA T M TearikiACSS S TipunaACSS A M WallAMT(P) C J WarrenASCS J R D WerahikoAMT(P) D L WilsonASCS C K D WiseAAMT(P) B R Maloney38 notices

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