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4 NEWS Army February 4, 2010 Action to reduce allergen exposure THE Army has developed a series of controls to minimise exposure of cadets to allergens in foods while improving related management practices. This follows the death of Australian Army Cadet Nathan Francis on March 30, 2007, after he had an anaphylactic reaction to a beef-satay meal he conumed from a ration pack. During the same camp, a section f six cadets spent an unplanned night By Cpl Jane Ashby-Cliffe BAD things might come in threes but Cpl Adam Wallace hopes to break the cycle after attending two ehicle accidents last year. First on the scene at both crashes, the 8CSSB transport supervisor twice rendered life-saving first aid. He said adrenalin and military training got him through. Cpl Wallace saw a vehicle “split in two” on November 12 when it crossed the New England Highway and into the path of a semi-trailer. “I hit the brakes, jumped out and watched in disbelief as the front of the car continued to slide into a ditch, with the rear end settling a good 60m away,” he said. “The two people in the car were UNSW@ADFA is a campus of the University of New South Wales and is located at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. In addition to educating undergraduate students for the Australian Defence Force, UNSW@ADFA offers a range of postgraduate programs and Professional Education courses. They provide a stimulating learning and networking opportunity for the general community and Defence personnel. 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For further information and details of over 70 courses available through UNSW@ADFA contact: E: bsu@adfa.edu.au T: (02) 6268 8421 or go to the website below to download our brochure. CRICOS Provider Number: 00100G www.unsw.edu.au/bsu/short_courses Business Services Professional Education Courses Courses offered in Feburary - March 2010: a comprehensive range of remedial actions. DCA Maj-Gen Paul Symon said AHQ and HQ AAC had been collaboratively working on these recommendations. “Justice North’s findings have only served to harden my resolve that we must never allow this type of incident to occur again,” Maj-Gen Symon said. The response is comprehensive, involving more than 50 individual actions, including reviewing the food- Saviour breaking cycle Life saver: Cpl Adam Wallace has been on the spot at two vehicle accidents. both trapped so all I could do was monitor them until rescue teams arrived,” he said. He faced another emergency earlier last year when a caravan under tow rolled near Coffs Harbour. “I jumped out and immediately removed the female passenger as I was concerned the vehicle might explode,” he said. “I was concerned she was suffering from internal injuries so I kept her upright and monitored her breathing until help arrived. Her husband was a little shaken but OK.” The couple was transported to Coffs Harbour Hospital after rescue teams arrived. The woman, however, had informed Cpl Wallace she was missing an envelope containing $300 and her wedding rings. “The carnage was spread over 50m but the boys and I began the search. We managed to find the money and her rings.” Hospital staff later informed Cpl Wallace the woman would have drowned in her own blood had he not kept her upright. He received a letter and card of thanks in the following weeks from the couple who had made a full recovery. stuffs provided in ration packs and improving labelling. Only ration packs with improved labelling can be issued to non-service personnel. HQ AAC has initiated a review of the training system for AAC staff and developed specific policies and procedures for managing cadets with food allergies/intolerances. These include, but are not limited to, an anaphylaxis policy, a policy on the identification and management of cadets with health By Lt Gregory Green and Sgt Andrew Hetherington A SOLDIER awarded the Medal for Gallantry for his service in Afghanistan with the British Army in 2007 presented the medal to his former unit on December 4. Cpl Justin Huggett, School of Inf, gave his medal on loan to 2RAR for display in the battalion historical collection. “I couldn’t think of a better place to have it held,” Cpl Huggett said. “It’s just the perfect spot something like that should be ... it belongs to all of 2RAR.” He said it was a good feeling to provide his award to the display. “I hope the young diggers see it before they head to Afghanistan in the conditions, training for Army cadet staff in the identification and management of food allergies and an improved risk-management system for all cadet activities. AHQ and HQ AAC continue to monitor the performance of all actions to ensure their effectiveness and make refinements where required. Further details can be obtained from CA Directive 31/09 and Deputy Director Safety Incidents and Analysis Lt-Col Peter Davies. On show: Cpl Justin Huggett presents his Medal of Gallantry to Maj Ben McLennan for display at 2RAR. Photo by Troy Rodgers, Townsville Bulletin Gallantry medal an inspiration NORCOM HQ will remain in Darwin following a government review of its roles and functions. Defence Minister John Faulkner said the decision was in Australia’s best interests. “Given the strategic near future, and it puts some fire in them to do a great job,” he said. OC A Coy 2RAR Maj Ben McLennan received the medal on behalf of the unit and praised Cpl Huggett for his generosity. “Without exaggerating, Cpl Huggett was recognised as a hero within 2RAR,” Maj McLennan said. “He’s the exemplar of what our battalion’s soldiers and NCOs are capable of.” Cpl Huggett was a member of 1 Bn Grenadier Guards Battle Group during Exercise Long Look in 2007 when he earned the medal. The citation for his award commended him for “the highest standards of gallantry and personal courage during numerous intensive fire fights”. No move for Norcom importance of the north of Australia and its approaches and the important role Norcom plays across a number of Defence tasks, I have decided that Norcom should be retained in Darwin,” Senator Faulkner said.
Army February 4, 2010 Large deployment: 1000 Army personnel march onto Duncan Ovals at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, for an official farewell parade. Photo by ACW Jessica Smith By Capt Alastair McPherson and WO2 Graham McBean BRISBANE farewelled its largest deployment of troops to leave Enoggera since World War II on January 20 and marked a major milestone in the re-emergence of 7 Bde as a deployable formation. About 1200 soldiers will deploy on operations to the Middle East and East Timor as 7 Bde assumes the role as the Army’s deployed brigade. Personnel are drawn from units across Australia but based predominantly on units from the South Queenslandbased 7 Bde. It was one of the last official functions for departing Comd 7 Bde Brig Steve Day. “The years of being drip-fed resources have created a lean and hungry culture in the brigade and that is not a bad thing,” Brig Day said. “That hungry culture has been retained; the soldiers are full of initiative, and ready to go.” Brig Day said the Brisbane-based soldiers were second to none. “No-one in the world produces better soldiers than Australia does – there are some that do as well, but none better. The soldiers will form MTF 1, Timor-Leste Task Group and FSU 3. 7 Bde has already farewelled Secdet “The long time away can be tough for the soldiers as well as loved ones, so I really thank family and friends for their support.” Pte David Deitz (pictured left with son Josh). Farewell to big and bold 16, mostly from 2/14 LHR (QMI), while soldiers from 139 Sig Sqn deployed to the Middle East with FCU 3. A farewell at Holsworthy had already been held for the 140 communicators from FCU 3 (Op Slipper) and the FCE 3, which will be deployed to Op Astute in East Timor. Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Minister Greg Combet reviewed the Brisbane parade hosted by Comd 1 Div Maj-Gen Michael Slater. 7 Bde’s year-long preparation included its combined-arms activity, Ex Diamond Dollar, and the ADF’s major joint combined arms training on Ex Talisman Saber. More recently, deploying forces conducted mission-specific training, culminating with MREs to test the competency of the deploying units. Pte David Deitz from MTF 1 said the long training had been successful. “Thanks to the lead-up training and leadership in 6RAR we are ready for Afghanistan,” Pte Deitz said. “The time away on training and deployment can be tough for the soldiers as well as loved ones so I really thank family and friends for their support,” he said. Soldiers had the opportunity to mingle with family and friends, media and official guests at a barbecue after the parade. Friends and family: Cpl Nicole O’Brien, left, and Cpl Carrie Warre (above) look forward to working together in the CSSB while WO2 Leon Nelson, FSU 3, enjoys the farewell parade with wife, Renee, and children, Blake, 7, and Abbie, 5 (right). Photos by ACW Sandra Midson LOTTO WINNERS? QPS Investor 10 years QPS Investor 3 years 5 investment houses 2 investment houses QPS INVESTORS We’re NO! NO! We’re a Military family and we use QPS Investment Group to purchase quality residential property in high capital growth areas. QPS makes it easy. You can do the same. QPS gives us a free Quantity Surveyor’s Report (worth $600) and helps us to organise our tax. We love dealing with QPS because: QPS sells properties in high capital growth/low rent vacancy areas close to schools, transport and employment hubs. QPS is a Corporate Member of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia - they are qualified Property Investment Advisors ® (QPIA ). Phone QPS and see for yourself. You can have a great lifestyle NOW and with a little commitment and the right investment strategy create wealth and security for the long term you don’t have to be wealthy to invest ...but you do have to invest to be wealthy! QPS offers a Rent Protection Plan and leaseback options up to 15 years, giving us peace of mind. QPS takes care of everything from the initial purchase, including arranging the best possible finance, plus all ongoing management. It really is a set and forget investment. QPS can also recommend reliable solicitors for you. PHONE NOW ON 1800 155 611 email: qldps@bigpond.com www.qldpropertysales.com.au NEWS 5 M A (Rick) O’Shea JP (QUAL) QPIA ® Managing Director QPS Ex RAEME WO2
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