sotg in heavy fighting p3 - Department of Defence

Edition 1238
June 24, 2010
Tragic loss: Bearer parties carry the caskets of Spr Jacob Moerland (far left) and Spr
Darren Smith (left) from a RAAF C-17 on their arrival at RAAF Base Amberley. The 2CER
sappers, along with explosive detection dog Herbie (pictured with Spr Smith), were
killed by an IED in Afghanistan on June 7. Main photo by LAC Leigh Cameron
SELFLESS
SERVICE
SEE
PAGE 2
FOR FULL
DETAILS
SOTG IN HEAVY FIGHTING P3 » TIGERS ROAR AHEAD P24&25 » HONOURS LIST P26

2 NEWS Army June 24, 2010
Grief spans the globe
By Sgt Andrew Hetherington
and WO2 Graham McBean
THE lives of 2CER’s fallen warriors,
Spr Jacob ‘Snowy’ Moerland
nd Spr Darren ‘Smitty’ Smith,
ere mourned and remembered
ith affection at memorial servics
in Afghanistan, the United Arab
mirates and Brisbane.
They were killed when an IED detonated
during a dismounted patrol in
the Mirabad Valley region of Oruzgan
province on June 7.
Spr Moerland died in the blast. Spr
Smith was aeromedically evacuated to
an International Security Assistance
Force (ISAF) hospital but died from
his wounds. His explosive detection
og, Herbie, was also killed.
Before their Australian flag-draped
askets began the long journey home,
memorial service and ramp ceremony
was held at Multinational Base
Tarin Kowt on June 9. More than 500
Australian, Afghan and ISAF personnel
attended.
Tears flowed and mates hugged as
they tried to come to grips with the
tragic loss of the two engineers who
By AB Melanie Schinkel
GAYNDAH may be a small country town,
but the emotional outpouring from more than
000 community members for their loved and
ost young sapper, Jacob ‘Snowy’ Moerland,
as immense.
Family, friends and the tight-knit community
of Queensland’s oldest town were joined
by political and Defence leaders who came to
arewell 21-year-old Spr Moerland at Gayndah
own Hall on June 17.
In a statement, Spr Moerland’s mother,
andra, said it was “always his dream to serve
his country and he was very proud to wear the
ustralian Army uniform”.
“Jacob is now home and he can rest in peace.
e will never forget his sacrifice,” she said.
Gayndah was brought to a standstill as shops
n the main street closed for the funeral.
Spr Moerland’s father, Robert, said he was
rateful for the community’s support.
“He was an upstanding young man who was
lways putting himself out there for others,” Mr
oerland said. “He respected all people, was
ad’s mate and loved his mother and sisters to
bits, but he loved his fiancée, Kezia, even more.
will miss you, mate.”
Chap Lyall Cowell, 2CER, and the Moerland
amily’s pastor, Lee Dallmann, conducted the
ervice. In his eulogy, CO 2CER Lt-Col John
arey said Spr Moerland exemplified achievement
in the face of adversity.
“No matter how wet, cold, muddy or hot it
was, Snowy was in the thick of the task, cajoling
or cursing as the situation befitted, but always
giving his all ... always doing the job the only
died doing what they did best – trying
to rid Afghanistan of IEDs for the
safety of their mates and the country’s
people. Some honoured their fallen
comrades by writing ‘Snowy’ and
‘Smithy’ on their Engineering Task
Unit arm patches.
Three explosive detection dogs
watched quietly, although one whimpered
when its handler approached a
portrait of Spr Smith and Herbie.
During the service, Spr Michael
Clarke described Snowy as a committed
soldier with a larrikin streak.
“His mates always came first, he
wasn’t afraid of anything, and everything
was done with a smile ... and
with a larrikin spirit. He pushed himself
and strived to be the best,” Spr
Clarke said.
Cpl Craig Turnbull spoke of Spr
Smith as having a quick wit and being
dedicated to his wife Angela and son
Mason, aged 2½. He held up a picture
Mason had drawn and said: “I
thought it fitting the last words came
not from me but from his son, Mason.
It says ‘Lest we forget. To my Daddy,
Mason’.”
CO MTF 1 Lt-Col Jason Blain
Sympathy: CDF ACM Angus Houston offers words of comfort to Spr Jacob Moerland’s
fiancée, Kezia Mulcahy. Photo by LAC Leigh Cameron
Town farewells its hero
A poem Spr Moerland sent to his fiancée
TO MY ANGEL
In the darkness you are my light,
The shining brilliance that lights my path home.
Into the loving arms that you have waiting for me,
I will run and collapse into gently falling sleep.
Your voice rings out calling my name,
A sound that would make angels cry because of the
beauty that resonates from it.
A voice I hope to wake up to every morning,
To hear until the end of time.
The love that I feel even now from you,
Warming my heart on these cold lonely nights,
Ever present, ever comforting, forever surrounding me.
The warmth one can only feel if loved completely and
unconditionally.
way he knew how – loudly and leading from the
front,” Lt-Col Carey said.
As she tried to hold back the tears, Spr
Moerland’s fiancée, Kezia Mulcahy, read a letter
he wrote to her during his deployment to
Afghanistan. “In the darkness you are my light,
the shining brilliance that lights my path home,”
Ms Mulcahy read.
Pastor Dallmann recited a tribute written by
Spr Moerland’s sister, Bethany. “I wish I could
see you again, just once, so I could tell you I
love you and hear you say it back. To say all the
things we never got to – to hug one last time. I
will never forget you or what you have done for
me and our country. You are in my heart and you
are, and always will be, my hero.”
A private cremation occurred on June 18.
Miss Mulcahy said she planned to bury some
of Spr Moerland’s ashes at the family property
in Woodenbong, NSW, where the couple had
planned to wed in November.
Final salute: Soldiers farewell their mates at Tarin Kowt.
Photo by Cpl Raymond Vance
said our society often spoke too freely
about heroes. “Many do not deserve
such a title. But we know the real
heroes are the men we mourn today
– the men who day in and day out put
themselves in harm’s way and never
let their mates down,” he said.
Following the service, the caskets
of the two fallen soldiers were moved
By AB Melanie Schinkel
A GRIEF-STRICKEN and
teary-eyed congregation of
more than 300 gathered to
farewell Spr Darren ‘Smitty’
Smith – the first soldier to be
killed in action while handling
an Australian war dog – at a
poignant service in Brisbane.
The service for 26-year-old
Spr Smith, a dedicated soldier,
father, husband and son, was
held at the Marist Brothers
College Chapel, Ashgrove on
June 19.
In his eulogy, CO 2CER
Lt-Col John Carey said that in
Spr Smith’s last 20 minutes he
talked of nothing but his wife,
Angela, and son, Mason.
“Darren was a committed,
passionate, unassuming soldier,
father and husband. His first
priority in life was his family,
and then the Army. He loved
Angela and Mason more than
anything else in the world,” Lt-
Col Carey said.
Mrs Smith read part of one
of the last emails from her husband
and said the last 10 days
had been an ordeal for the family.
“Family, friends and
Darren’s mates are gathered to
remember all the Darrens we
knew – the devoted father of
Mason, my loving husband, a
son who made his family proud,
a dedicated and very professional
soldier, a great mate, and
a larrikin with a wicked sense
of humour and mischief, but a
man who would do anything
for anybody, no matter what the
cost,” Mrs Smith said.
“Darren had an uncanny
empathy with the dogs he cared
for, taught and worked with. He
had developed strong ideas on
training, and also the welfare of
the explosive detection dogs.
“We often talked about his
ideas and what he would like
to have seen done to improve
training and conditions, and
I’m going to work as best I can
to make sure Darren’s dreams
come true.”
As Stand By Me and Don’t
Worry, Be Happy played, a
touching tribute video, compiled
by Mrs Smith, was shown
through an honour guard and flown
to the Joint Task Force 633 HQ in Al
Minhad Air Base in the United Arab
Emirates where another honour guard
waited. The dignified ceremony was
observed by Defence Minister John
Faulkner, CDF ACM Angus Houston
and Defence Secretary Ian Watt.
Spr Moerland and Spr Smith
arrived at RAAF Base Amberley on
June 13. There was palpable sadness
as they were carried on the shoulders
of their mates to their waiting families.
Gallipoli Barracks then hosted a
memorial service on June 15. Family,
friends and colleagues were among
1000 people at the simple but moving
service.
CO 2CER Lt-Col John Carey spoke
of the two sappers’ professionalism
and commitment. “There is no amount
of honour we can bestow that one
could say is enough when speaking of
such sacrifice,” Lt-Col Carey said.
He recalled the words of Spr
Moerland’s troop commander to
describe the effort and focus he
brought to his work: “If only we had
a troop full of Snowys, we would be
unstoppable.”
Lt-Col Carey recalled Spr Smith as
a quiet achiever, a committed family
man and as almost inseparable from
Herbie.
In offering his condolences, ACM
Houston said, “I want the families to
know that these two fine soldiers were
outstanding Australians.”
Tears for devoted man
Mementoes: CO 2CER Lt-Col John Carey presents Angela
Smith with her husband’s slouch hat, medals and the
Australian flag. Photo by LAC Leigh Cameron
and Smitty’s favourite Aussie
hip-hop band, The Herd, performed
Redgum’s classic
I Was Only 19. Too young to
understand, Mason called out
“Daddy” in excitement as he
saw the images of his father on
the screen.
Spr Smith’s father, Graeme,
said he would do everything he
could to look out for his son’s
beautiful wife and son.
“What a little champ Mason
is. When I see him, I see
Darren,” Mr Smith said.
Spr Brett Turley, Spr Smith’s
best man, friend, colleague and
godfather to Mason, said Smitty
always produced a laugh, no
matter what the situation.
“The time has come to hang
up Herbie’s collar and share
a cold one – your shout of
course,” Spr Turley said.
Excerpt from a letter Spr Smith
sent to his wife
What is time?
Let me explain Ange, in a few
days I’ve been away two months,
which means only four to go. And
as each day goes by, that will be
shorter and shorter.
Also, four months isn’t that
long – doggy course was threeand-a-half
months, although we
saw each other a lot it still went
rather fast.
Also on my end, last year
when I went to Sydney for a
month it felt like four months and
I’ve been away for two months,
which doesn’t really feel long at
all. So you can clearly see, the
more confusing I make it sound,
the shorter the time really is.
On another note, I love you
my darling wife and my beautiful
son with all my heart and soul. I
can’t wait to see you and hold you
both again, hopefully that is soon.

Army June 24, 2010
SOTG in
heavy
fighting
ONE Australian soldier and an Afghan
officer were wounded in protracted
fighting with Taliban insurgents in
Kandahar province in mid-June.
Taliban networks suffered a major
blow during operations by Afghan security
forces and Australian Special Forces
n the district of Shah Wali Kot, as part
f ISAF’s Hamkari initiative, an ongoing
ivil-military activity aimed at bringng
security, governance and economic
pportunity to the people of Kandahar.
The large-scale, five-day offensive
omprised synchronised and deliberte
clearance operations involving
ustralian commandos combined with
number of surgical helicopter-borne
ssaults by SAS troops on key targets.
A significant number of insurgents
ere reported killed.
On day two of the operation, a major
ontact saw Afghan, Australian and other
roops engaged in heavy fighting for
more than 13 hours.
Shortly after their arrival by helicopter,
the combined force was engaged
by insurgents using small-arms and
machine-gun fire.
For four-and-a-half-hours, the Taliban
used concealed fighting positions and
access to aqueducts and creek lines to
mount sustained fire.
The combined force suffered two
casualties from gunshot wounds – one
Australian soldier wounded in the arm
and a partnered Afghan ANSF officer
struck in the side.
While under fire, both were aeromedically
evacuated to Tarin Kowt.
A large number of weapons were
recovered after the contact, including
assault rifles, heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled
grenade launchers and several
radio handsets.
Commander Australian Forces in the
Middle East Maj-Gen John Cantwell
said he was very happy with the outcome
of the offensive.
“Through the Shah Wali Kot offensive,
the combined coalition force has
severely disrupted an important insurgent
stronghold. They inflicted substantial
losses on a determined and heavily
armed enemy force,” he said.
He said the operation denied the
insurgents a staging area from which to
transit into Oruzgan province, disrupt a
key supply route and generally benefit
security in the region.
Local community members will now
meet with the ANSF and Australian
troops to plan ways for the Afghanistan
Government to assist in preventing
Taliban insurgents from returning.
Commander SOTG Lt-Col P said the
population of Shah Wali Kot was grateful
to the Afghan and Australian forces
for pushing out the insurgents who had
occupied their villages and forced them
to provide food and shelter.
“By removing the insurgents from
where they were not welcome, we have
strengthened the community’s resolve to
keep out the Taliban,” he said.
Major blow: Australian Special Operations Task
Group soldiers move towards waiting Black
Hawks as part of the Shah Wali Kot offensive
(above) and some of the weapons captured
during the offensive (right).
��������������
������������������������������
�������������������������������
Canberra, 16th & 17th September
The leadership event for
Australia’s Police, Defence and
Emergency Services
Including keynote presentations from an unprecedented
line-up of Australia’s highest ranking leaders
Air Marshal Mark
Binskin Binskin, AO, AM AM
Chief of Air Force
Brigadier Alison
Creagh, CSC
Director-General Public
Affairs, Affairs Army
Vice Admiral Russ
Crane, AO, CSM, RAN
Chief of Navy (Invited)
For more information or to register call Nick Williams on 1300 138 037
or email nwilliams@wtaa.com.au
www.wtaa.com.au/leadership-summit
NEWS 3
Howard Broad Lee A Johnson
Commissioner, Commissioner, QLD
New Zealand Police Fire and Rescue Service
Brigadier
Matthew Hall
Commander of Career
Management, Army
John Adrian
Lawler APM
Chief Executive Officer,
Australian Crime
Commission
Rev Tim Costello Ron McLeod AM
Chief Executive, World Commissioner, 2009
Vision
Victorian Bushfires
Royal Commission
Hadyn Smith David Melville
Chief Executive, Commissioner, QLD
LandSAR New Zealand Ambulance Service

4 NEWS Army June 24, 2010
Director
Rod Horan: (02) 6265 4650 Housing costs rise
EDITORIAL
Editor
David Edlington: (02) 6266 7609
Deputy Editor
Sharon Palmer: (02) 6266 7612
Reporters:
Sgt Brian Hartigan: (02) 6265 1161
Sgt Dave Morley: (02) 6265 2151
Cpl Jane Ashby-Cliffe: (02) 6266 7606
Cpl Zenith King: (02) 6266 7608
Sydney photographer:
Bill Cunneen: 0402 155 220
CONTACT US
Email: armynews@defencenews.gov.au
Fax: (02) 6265 6690
Mail: The Editor, Army, R8-LG-038,
Department of Defence, ACT 2600
Web site: www.defence.gov.au/news/
armynews
ADVERTISING
Manager
Tim Asher: (07) 3332 7651 or
0414 552 667
Email: advertising@defencenews.gov.au
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Phone: (02) 6266 7607
Email: tdillon@defencenews.gov.au
Army online
http://www.army.gov.au/
http://www.facebook.com/
TheAustralianArmy
http://www.twitter.com/
AustralianArmy
http://www.youtube.com/ADFMedia
http://www.flickr.com/photos/
AustralianArmy
By Sgt Brian Hartigan
MEMBER contributions for Service
residences and rent allowance residences
will increase for all ranks with
effect July 22 with the change reflected
in members’ salary variations on
pay-day August 5.
Contribution increases range from
8.46 per cent to 17.77 per cent depending
on rank and circumstances – with,
for example, a corporal in a three-bedroom
house paying an extra $30.62
per fortnight.
This year’s Group Rent Scheme
(GRS) increases reflect rises in the
national rental market as well as ongoing
moves to correct an imbalance in
the subsidy Defence provides to members
for housing.
Head of People Policy Steve
Grzeskowiak said it was a longstanding
policy that Defence should subsidise
50 per cent of the national average
cost of housing for ADF members
and their families, however, Defence’s
contribution had slipped out to more
than 56 per cent over recent years.
“For the 2010 annual GRS update,
the Secretary and CDF have agreed to
implement a subsidy correction instalment
to bring the Defence subsidy and
member contributions closer to 50 per
cent each,” Mr Grzeskowiak said.
Rent growth combined with the
subsidy correction will mean a 9 per
cent increase to contributions to rent
bands 1, 2 and 3, except for Sgt(E),
SSgt(E), 2Lt(E) and Lt(E) in rent band
1, for whom an 8.46 per cent increase
will achieve the 50 per cent subsidy
target.
Subsidy corrections will not apply
for lower-amenity housing in group
A or group 1A because this housing
stock is being progressively phased
out of service.
Contributions for rent band 4 (Col/
Brig(E)) will be increased by 14.47
per cent and rent band 5 (Maj-Gen(E))
by 17.77 per cent.
Mr Grzeskowiak said Defence
offered ADF members compelling
service conditions, with housing assistance
being one of its most attractive
components.
“To ensure that the quality of housing
can be maintained and improved
in the future, it is important that costs
are shared fairly between Defence and
ADF members.
“Rents paid by Defence are calculated
on the basis of independently
assessed market rents across Australia,
which are updated annually in January.
“In the past, the resulting adjustment
in the GRS was not passed on to
members until October or November,
with the lag contributing to the
increase in the Defence share.
“Last year, to help rectify this, the
contribution increase was introduced
in July.
“We had hoped to bring it forward
to March or April this year, but that
proved more difficult than anticipated,”
he said.
It is now planned that, from 2011,
GRS adjustments will be made in
March or April.
For information, follow the links on intranet.
defence.gov.au/pac/ or www.defence.gov.
au/dpe/pac
GRS fortnightly contributions effective July 22, 2010
Classification
of Housing
Rank Group
Current two-
bedroom
rate
New twobedroom
rate
Current
threebedroom+
rate
New threebedroom+
rate
Band Group
— A Cpl or lower $306.20 $322.06 $340.22 $357.84
1 B1 Cpl or lower $306.20 $333.76 $340.22 $370.84
1 B1 Sgt, SSgt, 2Lt, Lt $356.12 $386.87 $395.68 $429.86
2 B2 WO2, WO1, Capt $404.24 $440.62 $449.16 $489.58
3 C Maj, Lt-Col $450.88 $491.45 $500.98 $546.06
4 D Col, Brig $560.38 $641.47 $622.64 $712.74
5 E Maj-Gen and above $844.06 $1010.93 $937.84 $1123.26
NOTE: As part of the 2010 GRS changes, the Higher Contribution Scheme (HCS) will also increase.
HCS, introduced in 2007 under the name Choice Contribution Scheme (CCS), requires ADF members
to pay the additional cost involved if they choose a residence above their rent band entitlement. The
change of terminology from CCS to HCS was made to avoid confusion that had occurred between this
contribution and the Rent Band Choice housing benefit. HCS does not apply to members allocated a
residence in a higher rent band because no housing was available at their entitlement level.
Higher Contribution Scheme contributions for service
residence where members with dependants choose a
property above entitlement – as at July 22, 2010
Item
If a member with
dependants has rank in
this group...
...their contribution per fortnight for a rent band
above their entitlement is...
Band 1 or
Amenity
Group B1
Band 2
or Amenity
Group B2
Band 3 or
Amenity
Group C
Band 4 or
Amenity
Group D
1 Cpl or lower N/A $540.90 $682.18 $938.02
2 Sgt, SSgt, 2Lt, Lt N/A $589.51 $739.79 $995.63
3 WO2, WO1, Capt N/A N/A $630.86 $886.70
4 Maj, Lt-Col N/A N/A N/A $801.91
NOTE: The GRS story published in all Service newspapers last year incorrectly implied that the scale of
last year’s contributions increase was partly attributable to the commencement of the rebalance in the
percentage payments made by Defence and Defence members. This year is actually the first instalment
in the subsidy correction. Last year’s adjustments were based upon market rent only, but included a
change in the timing designed to reduce the lag in passing market rent movements on to members and
so reduce Defence’s total overspend on housing subsidies.

Army June 24, 2010
Calmness
under fire
ewarded
By Sgt Dave Morley
A PLATOON commander with
MRTF 1 and an RAA troop sergeant
major were among the soldiers
who received awards for service in
Afghanistan in the Queen’s Birthday
Honours List.
Lt Ashley Judd, now with HQ
Rifleman Wing at the School of Inf,
was awarded a Commendation for
Distinguished Service and WO2 Paul
Boswell, 4 Fd Regt, was awarded a
Distinguished Service Medal.
Lt Judd was commanding 2 Pl,
Combat Team Tusk, in the 7RAR Battle
Group in December 2008.
His platoon was providing a screen
for a cordon and search being carried out
near Kalah Kalah village in the Chora
alley when the action started.
“We were crossing open ground,
ith a section covering when we were
mbushed with PKMs and RPGs from
he front and flank,” he said.
“One soldier was shot and seriously
ounded in the leg and we had to evacute
him 600m to an LZ. While we were
oing this we were surrounded.”
Lt Judd said the contact lasted two
hours and the enemy got within grenadehrowing
range.
“We had ASLAVs in support 1200m
way and they were putting in accurate
ire within metres of our position,” he
aid. “The Taliban were even firing at the
SLAVs and a crewman climbed out and
ired a 66 at them.”
He said two of his section commandrs,
Cpl Nathan Webb and Cpl Leon
ray, were recognised in this year’s
ustralia Day awards for their actions.
Lt Judd, who graduated from RMC
n December 2007, said the contact happened
two months after his arrival in
Afghanistan.
“Everyone who was there that day is
equally deserving of recognition and I
feel I am receiving it on their behalf.”
WO2 Boswell received his award
for saving the lives of British soldiers
injured in an IED incident in December
2008 while serving with the second rotation,
RAA Troop, Afghanistan, attached
Rewarded: Lt Ashley Judd, left, and
WO2 Paul Boswell.
to 29th Cdo Regt (UK). WO2 Boswell
took command following the incident
near Musa Qaleh in northern Helmand
province in which three British soldiers
were injured, two seriously. He was in
the lead Land Rover in a recce patrol
when the vehicle behind detonated a
pressure-plate IED.
“I reckon I must have missed it by
50cm,” he said. “The commander of the
disabled vehicle received severe injuries
and still hasn’t completely recovered,
and his driver lost a leg as well as receiving
multiple fractures to his hip, fingers
and skull.”
WO2 Boswell was the only
Australian in the patrol, which comprised
Gurkhas, Royal Engineers and
Royal Artillery soldiers.
“One of the Gurkhas was a medic and
he did an excellent job at giving first aid,
as did the third bloke in the vehicle who
was blown out the top of it in the explosion,”
he said. “There was an Apache in
the area at the time and it provided cover
for the aeromedical evacuation, which
got the injured out within 30 minutes.”
The purpose of the patrol was to find
a position for a direct-fire gun.
“A few weeks later a gun was
deployed into the position and Australian
and British gunners used it to great effect
against the Taliban,” WO2 Boswell said.
He was proud to receive the award but
was a bit embarrassed by it as many others
performed well that day. “It was just a
bad situation but, thanks to the actions of
some very professional soldiers involved,
everything fell into place at the time.”
Queen’s Birthday Honours List – Page 26
SOLDIERS from A Coy, 8/9RAR,
returned home to Brisbane on
June 9 after a successful fourmonth
deployment with the
International Stabilisation Force
(ISF) in East Timor.
They have been replaced by
members of B Coy, 8/9RAR.
About 130 personnel from A Coy
joined the ISF in February to help
maintain stability and provide a
secure environment for the ongoing
development of East Timor.
Commander ISF Col Simon
Stuart said A Coy had provided an
outstanding capability during its
time in East Timor.
“I think the main highlight for
A Coy was the capacity-building
with the East Timorese military,”
Col Stuart said.
“We held a large number of
training activities covering conventional
warfighting and peacekeeping
operations, which included urban
operations, live-fire ranges and field
firing.
NEWS 5
Heading home: OC Alpha Company, 8/9RAR, Maj Tim Warner presents Pte Justin Simmons with his
Australian Service Medal at East Timor’s Presidential Palace. Photo by Cpl Scott Smedley
Building on work of A Coy
“I am very proud of A Coy. They
are a relatively young company and
they have grown both individually
and collectively during their time in
this operation.”
Pte Joe Rounds, a transport
supervisor, enjoyed the opportunity
to help the local community.
“I know it sounds a bit corny
but you do get a really good feeling
inside to know that we have done
something to help here, a real mission,”
Pte Rounds said.

6 NEWS Army June 24, 2010
Software to give
logistics a boost
DEFENCE logistics staff can expect
access to an improved software package
in July that will replace the current
system and enhance the way Defence
does business.
The Military Integrated Logistics
Information System (MILIS) will replace
the Standard Defence Supply System
(SDSSv4) permanently as of June 30
with MILIS available for use, under Joint
Project 2077 on July 5.
Set to offer significant improvements
in the management of Defence logistics,
the JP2077 project team will facilitate
the MILIS software transition.
AHQ MILIS representative Lt-Col
Karel Dubsky said the implementation
of MILIS was complex and required the
support of many Army personnel.
“Every SDSS user must comply with
the MILIS implementation guidance
released by AHQ and functional commands,”
Lt-Col Dubsky said.
“MILIS will ‘go live’ over four phases
in 10 weeks, with phase one officially
launched on June 1.
“Business preparation, support, processes
and restart activities, plus transaction
freezes, outages and workarounds,
will be addressed within this 10-week
software roll out.”
COMMANDER Joint Logistics
AVM Margaret Staib wants to spur
logisticians to tap into their good
ideas to achieve far-reaching logistics
reforms.
“In the near future we’ll be working
from new warehouses and using
new systems and technology – what we
need are new ideas about how we can
best support the more muscular and
LILY POND
the Property Specialists
BRAND NEW 4 x 2 x 2
INVESTMENT HOMES — Fully Finished
From $ 350,000 — $ 390,000
5% RENTAL
RETURNS
Morayfi eld area — half way between
Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast
Phone Barry HOMANN
0424 42 99 88
lilypond@powerup.com.au
Fleet Network Pty Ltd D/L No. 20462
MILIS PHASES
June 1-30 – Finalise go-live preparations
� Introduction of interim business processes
and workarounds;
� Progressive switch off for SDSSv4 interfaces.
July 1-6 – Cut-over activities
� Removal of all user access to SDSSv4;
� Archiving of data from SDSSv4 and migration
to MILIS for reporting activities;
� Granting of user access to MILIS).
July 7-23 Fixed asset migration
� Removal of interim business processes
and workarounds introduced in the go-live
preparation phase;
� Return to business-as-usual activities;
� Migration of the fixed-asset register from
ROMAN to MILIS.
July 31 to Aug 7 – End of month activities
� Financial end-of-month process in MILIS;
� Transition of MILIS support from the
project to sustainment.
He said that while MILIS would alter
some processes, the majority of fundamental
tasks would remain unchanged.
To assist ADF users with MILIS process
changes, the Electronic Supply Chain
Manual (ESCM) has been updated.
For further information on the MILIS go-live
phases visit http://intranet.defence.gov.au/
dmoweb/Sites/JP2077/comweb.asp?page=85433
Bring ideas to conference
hard-hitting ADF that will be here in
2030,” said AVM Staib. To stimulate
the new ideas, the Australian Defence
Logistics Conference 2010 is being
held at ADFA on July 15-16.
The conference is open to all ranks
and registration is free. The optional
dinner is $60.
Register by July 2 at intranet.defence.gov.au/JLC.
Inquiries (02)6266 2101 or (02)4237 5554.
Well done: School of Armour CATC representative Cpl Ingrid Hohol receives an award from CA Lt-Gen
Ken Gillespie. Photo by LAC Leigh Cameron
Rewards for
new initiatives
By Cpl Zenith King
SOLDIERS from around Australia
stepped into the spotlight as they
were awarded for their efforts at
the Army SAFE awards.
The annual safety awards were
presented in Canberra on June 4 to
recognise members who have contributed
towards Army occupational
health and safety.
WO2 Kevin Withers, SASR,
won the award for the best individual
contribution to health and
safety after implementing a questionnaire
to be completed by soldiers
before attempting the SASR
selection course.
“It’s such a simple thing to look
at and to review and gives you
immediate knowledge of the soldiers
participating. You don’t need
to take anybody out of the activity
but you know who to concentrate
on,” WO2 Withers said.
The medical-in-confidence questionnaire
was developed to encourage
honest responses and highlight
existing medical conditions enabling
instructors to monitor soldiers
who may be at risk.
WO2 Withers said he was excited
and thankful for the award. “To
have your peers review your work
and thank you for it is great.”
Medic Cpl Ingrid Hohol rep-
AWARD WINNERS
� Leadership award for injury prevention
and management: no submissions.
� Best workplace health and safety
management system: 1. 16 Avn
Bde; 2. 8CSSB.
� Best solution to an identified
workplace health and safety issue:
1. School of Armour CATC; 2.
12/16 HRL.
� Best individual contribution to
health and safety: 1. WO2 Kevin
Withers, SASR; 2. WO2 Shane
Reid, TLAG2; 2. WO2 Darryl Miller,
10/27 RSAR (equal runner-up).
� Rehabilitation and return to work
award 1. SOI, CATC; 2. 9CSSB.
resented School of Armour CATC
when the unit was awarded for the
best solution to an identified workplace
health and safety issue.
Cpl Hohol said she was posted to
the unit in 2009 and there was nothing
already established to account
for the location and serviceability of
first aid kits.
“The med kits did not have
expiry dates recorded, they were ill
equipped and they didn’t have all
the required items in them, so we
set up a system that made it easier
for us to monitor them.
“Every medical kit gets a yellow
tag, which allows us to ID where
they are, the building number or
what vehicle it is in.
“We also put a seal on it so if
someone does go into that kit we
can identify which items have been
used.”
Cpl Hohol said they had a problem
which needed a solution and it
took about six months to implement
the idea.
“Someone can have an idea but
the whole unit made it happen.
“Without the Q-store guys giving
us the stores and the guys down
in the hangers actually managing it,
it wouldn’t have got up and worked
the way it is working now.”
CA Lt-Gen Ken Gillespie
extended his personal congratulations
to all the award recipients and
those who participated.
“The Army SAFE award scheme
recognises that the health and safety
of army personnel is a fundamental
responsibility of commanders,” Lt-
Gen Gillespie said.
“It also identifies and reports
innovation and initiative in the field
of health and safety.”
All the winners and runners up
from the Army SAFE awards are
nominated for the Defence safety
awards.
Your Vehicle Salary Packaging Experts 1300 738 601

Army June 24, 2010
Save with a 3.99% p.a. 6 months balance
transfer to the ADCU Low Rate Visa Card.*
Together with an everyday purchase rate of
10.99% p.a., we can help lower your credit
card payments.
* Terms and Conditions available on request. Fees and charges apply to the use of your Credit Card.
Australian Defence Credit Union Ltd ABN 48 087 649 741 AFSL No. 237 988
By Gnr Shannon Joyce
SPIRITS are soaring among
indigenous recruits and
soldiers on the Defence
Indigenous Development
Program (DIDP) after fellow
student LCpl James
Woods was awarded
Norforce’s Soldier of the
Year award.
Commander Forcomd
Maj-Gen David Morrison presented
the award during a visit
to Norforce at Larrakeyah
Barracks last month.
Maj-Gen Morrison praised
LCpl Woods for his commitment
and professionalism.
“He is a fine soldier and a
great example to all Regional
Force Surveillance Unit
patrolmen,” he said.
He also expressed his
admiration for all those who
were part of this year’s DIDP,
which he said was “a great
opportunity to learn and share
in indigenous development”.
Adulation over the award
was shared across the tightknit
DIDP group when the
NEWS 7
Popular win for DIDP
Top soldier: DIDP trainees hold up fellow program participant and winner of Norforce’s Soldier of the Year award, LCpl James
Woods, as he displays his trophy at Larrakeyah Barracks in the Northern Territory. Photo by Gnr Shannon Joyce
soldiers lifted LCpl Woods
on their shoulders for a victory
lap around the Darwin
Squadron compound.
“I reckon this mob has
the pride to stick with the full
program to graduation this
year,” LCpl Woods said.
As DIDP’s senior soldier,
the 34-year-old is taking on
the extra responsibility of
mentoring the course’s newest
recruits, while studying
to improve his own language,
literacy and numeracy.
“We come from different
lives to white people and find
the maths and language writing
harder,” LCpl Woods said.
“Everyone deserves a fair
go to make something of
themselves. DIDP will give
us that.”
DIDP is a whole-of-government
initiative, funded
through the Defence
Indigenous Directorate, to
provide young indigenous
adults with the education,
training, life skills and confidence
to secure continuous
employment of their choice.

8 NEWS Army June 24, 2010
March out kept in family RIMPAC a
learning
challenge
y Cpl Jane Ashby-Cliffe
THREE family members have joined the
Army together and completed Kapooka
side by side.
Pte Amie Lee George, 21, marched out
of Kapooka on April 2, a week ahead of
her father Pte Baden Wordsworth, and her
brother Pte Shane Wordsworth, 18, who
marched out on April 9.
The trio enlisted in Tasmania in search
of new and challenging careers.
Pte Baden Wordsworth said he was
proud of his children and happy to share
he experience with them.
“Shane and I were in assisting platoons
o our instructors would call on us to
ompete against each other during PT and
hooting at the range,” he said.
“Our competitive natures took hold and
e were able to push each other along –
lthough I did find I had to try that little bit
harder, being older of course,” he laughed.
Pte Baden Wordsworth served in the
Army from 1990-92 and was unable to find
another career as satisfying.
“Joining the Army has provided my
family and I great opportunities and I
intend to stay in the Army until the day I
retire.”
Ptes Baden and Shane Wordsworth are
aiting to commence 18 months of IET
t the Defence Force School of Sigs in
elbourne.
Pte George, a wife and mother of three,
aid she had always wanted to join the
rmy but family life took precedence.
“When Dad and Shane told me they
ere joining, it got me thinking. My husband
offered to resign from work to look
fter the kids – so, how could I refuse,” she
aid.
“Although it has been tough to be away
rom my family, joining with Dad and
hane made things a little easier.
“Getting to see a friendly face in the
rowd (at Kapooka) lets you know that
amily are around.”
Pte George enjoyed basic training and
has commenced IET at Bandiana as an
perator Administrative.
“There is certainly a lot to learn on this
ourse. I just hope I can remember it all,”
he said.
“I can’t wait to be with my husband and
hildren again and look forward to my first
posting.”
MILITARY � HISTORY � AUSTRALIA
Looking Forward
Looking Back
Customs and Traditions of the Australian Army
Christopher Jobson
Aussie soldiers reflect on
the Rwandan Genocide
Kevin O’Halloran
Pure
Massacre
For many this
book is the first
time soldiers
have spoken so
comprehensively,
in such depth
about Kibeho,
and the Australians UN operation
in Rwanda.
RRP $34.99
Looking Forward Looking Back
is a living record of the Australian
Army’s proud history and its
customs and traditions; from
the slouch hat to Anzac Day
commemorations. Supported
with a wonderful array of
photographs and illustrations,
it provides an insight into the
foundations of our intriguing,
albeit largely unheralded, military
heritage. A wonderful resource
for your library!
RRP $34.99
One POW’s story of escape and evasion during World War II
Charles Granquist
Purchase online www.bigskypublishing.com.au
or call (02) 9918 2168
Available nationally at all good book stores
Family affair: Baden Wordsworth with daughter Amie George and son Shane at
Kapooka training together. All three completed recruit training within a week of
each other. Photo by Oscar Colman/Riverina Media
New
Releases
A Long
Way Home
This is Charles’ riveting
story about serving in
WWII, from his capture
by the Germans, and his
remarkable five escape
attempts, to the joy of his
eventual return home to Australia with his
Russian war bride.
RRP $24.99
Purchase now at Frontline Canteens.
Correcting the record
� The June 10 edition stated that the
Kapooka Tragedy Memorial was built by
engineers from 21 Const Sqn. It was actually
constructed by engineers from the School of
Military Engineering.
� In the story titled “Chief awarded military
honour”, in the June 10 edition, the name
of Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Defence was incorrectly spelled as
Mr Teo Chie Hean. The correct spelling is Mr
Teo Chee Hean.
By Michael Brooke
HMAS Kanimbla’s Ship’s
Army Detachment (SAD)
has taken aim at Exercise
RIMPAC 2010, where many
of its new soldiers will train
in a coalition environment
for the first time.
Kanimbla set sail from
Sydney’s Fleet Base East for
Hawaii on June 9.
It will join more than 34
surface ships, five submarines,
more than 100 aircraft
and 20,000 personnel from
14 countries for RIMPAC
– which stands for Rim of
the Pacific – from June 23 to
August 1.
OC SAD Maj Colin
Bailey said the exercise
would mark an important
milestone in the SAD’s
amphibious training because
Kanimbla would be one of
the centrepieces of a largescale
amphibious operation.
“For the first time a
RAN LPA (landing platform
amphibious) is being used
to launch and recover 10 US
Marine Corps Amphibious
Assault Vehicles involved in
a battalion-sized amphibious
assault,” he said.
Maj Bailey said the lessons
learnt by Kanimbla’s
SAD would help to develop
their operating procedures
and amphibious warfare doctrine.
This will contribute to the
integration of the Canberraclass
LHDs that will give the
ADF a truly expeditionary
capability.
“While HMAS Tobruk
performed a similar task at
RIMPAC in 2008, this is a
milestone for Kanimbla and
the RAN’s LPAs,” he said.
Not only are more than
half the SAD soldiers relatively
new, but this will be
their first opportunity this
year to rehearse amphibiouswarfare
skills.
“In a sense, this is our
baptism of fire, because the
majority of the SAD are actually
new soldiers who have
not yet been involved in
amphibious training, let alone
a combined joint exercise on
this scale,” Maj Bailey said.
Two of the SAD’s new
cargo specialists, Pte Scott
Jones and Pte Therese Price,
who only recently completed
their IET, said they were
excited by the challenges and
opportunities awaiting them
at RIMPAC.
Pte Price said she was
coming to terms with “Navyspeak”
while learning the
ropes as fast as she could.
“Being involved in the
amphibious assault is pretty
exciting and will mark a
new phase in my professional
development as a cargo specialist,”
she said.
Pte Jones was looking forward
to gaining experience as
a cargo specialist in his first
coalition exercise.
“I’m only a new soldier,
so to be getting such an
opportunity at RIMPAC is
really something I appreciate
and am determined to help
the team succeed with,” he
said.
Both soldiers had an
opportunity to begin their
learning as cargo specialists
on an LPA on June 2 when
they helped Kanimbla to load
two fire trucks donated by the
Melbourne Fire Brigade for
delivery to Samoa.
RIMPAC includes units
or personnel from Australia,
Canada, Chile, Colombia,
France, Indonesia, Japan,
Malaysia, Netherlands, Peru,
South Korea, Singapore,
Thailand and the US.
It demonstrates a commitment
to working with
partners in guarding the sea
lanes, protecting national
interests abroad, and ensuring
freedom of navigation as
a basis for global peace and
prosperity.

Army June 24, 2010
By Barry Rollings
SIGNIFICANTLY more amphibious
soldiers, trained to a higher level, will
be ready when Defence takes delivry
of the Amphibious Assault Ship
MAS Canberra in March 2014, folowed
by HMAS Adelaide in 2015.
Lt-Col Jon Hawkins, Joint
Amphibious Capability Implementation
Team (JACIT), said the vessels, with
their embarked battle groups, would be
able to conduct missions in Australia’s
primary operating environment and
beyond.
“From humanitarian aid and noncombatant
evacuation operations to
amphibious operations such as assaults
and raids, the Canberra Class LHDs
(landing helicopter dock) represent an
enormous leap in amphibious capability
for the ADF,” Lt-Col Hawkins said.
The new LHDs will not change the
role of amphibious soldiers, but will
require significantly more soldiers as
part of the ship’s complement than is the
ase now.
“The Army component of each LHD
ill be 80 soldiers, with the majority
oming from the Royal Australian Corps
f Transport,” Lt-Col Hawkins said.
“In this context, the title Ship’s Army
etachment will no longer be relevant
s Army will be fully integrated into
he permanent ship’s complement in the
mphibious Department as well as other
epartments on the ship.
Each LHD’s well dock will make
atercraft operations in heavy seas, day
nd night, while the ship is underway.
“This is a substantial jump in capability
and will require extra training for
rmy watercraft personnel,” Lt-Col
awkins said.
He said the Amphibious Department
ould include a surface assault troop,
cargo troop and an amphibious beach
eam.
“The surface assault troop will be the
atercraft operators for the four LCM1E
atercraft permanently aboard each
HD,” he said.
“The cargo troop will be the terminal
operators necessary to move cargo
on and off the ship, and the amphibious
beach team will be the troops necessary
to co-ordinate activities on the
beach to enable the landing craft lanes to
remain open and soldiers and equipment
o offload.
“Although not being called marines,
his new capability will require Army
o be like marines. What is important to
note is that up to now the ADF has been
oing sea transport and LOTS (logistics
ver the shore). The future is much more
marine-like as it will be about manoeuring
in a littoral environment.”
MAKING HEADWAY
� HMAS Canberra and HMAS Adelaide’s
introduction into service will begin in
late 2013.
� To ensure the successful introduction of
the new capability, Australia is working
closely with the US as well as the Royal
Navy and Royal Marines through the
Littoral Manoeuvre Working Group.
� The Joint Amphibious Capability
Implementation Team, which consists
of members from Army HQ and Navy
Strategic Command, will co-ordinate
most aspects of the introduction into
service for the amphibious capability.
� For more information visit http://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/JACIT/
comweb.asp?Page=121731.
Our personal loan is
the difference between
“I want” and “I have”
Fast approval
defcredit.com.au
Our quick and easy personal loan application can see you
approved in just 24 hours on a great competitive rate. So
you can have what you really want, sooner rather than later.
To apply, call 1800 033 139 or visit
defcredit.com.au or your local Defcredit branch.
Terms and conditions, fees and charges, and lending criteria apply. The terms and conditions,
and interest rate comparison schedule are available at any Defcredit branch.
NEWS 9
Setting a new course
Practice makes perfect: MRH 90 ‘Cobra 08’ takes off from the flight deck of HMAS Manoora during the First of Class Flight Trials at sea.
Photo by LAC Christopher Dickson
He said each LHD would be capable
of embarking 1000 soldiers, 800 lane
metres of vehicles and 12 helicopters,
including Tigers, Chinooks and the new
MRH 90s. They would be capable of up
to 24 knots, but would generally cruise at
12 knots when laden.
Defence Force Credit Union Limited ABN 57 087 651 385 AFSL 234582 DEF2134_AANN (05/10)

10 NEWS Army June 24, 2010
Feeling the
need for
high speed
By WO2 Graham McBean
TWO lucky motorcycle riders got more than they
bargained for when they signed up for Army-sponored
motorcycle safety and awareness training in
risbane.
Sgt Vincent Boyle and Cpl Dave Cooney were
selected to be taken for some fast laps with some of
Australia’s fastest men on two wheels.
They were among 104 Brisbane-based soldiers
who submitted nominations for the first two Armysponsored
Ride Smart motorcycle safety-training
courses on May 12 and 27.
Sgt Boyle said it was the longest time he had ever
held his breath.
“It was awesome. The speed they are doing
around corners and the way they handle the bike is
incredible,” he said.
“I think I took a breath when we took off and I
took the next when we stopped.”
The rides were sponsored by Evolution Sports
Group, which owns two of Australia’s leading superbike
teams.
Honda Australia Rider Training conducted the
Ride Smart training, which focused on safety basics
such as cornering, braking, and managing the dangers
and traffic out on the road.
Cfn Aaron Lewis said it was a great initiative by
the Army.
“Safety is the biggest thing. You can get out on
a bike and race around like an idiot – but this brings
home how dangerous a bike can be,” Cfn Lewis said.
The Ride Smart Program office can be contacted on
ridesmart@defence.gov.au or (02) 6266 6341.
Are you in charge of
maintenance or storage?
“Corrosion need not be inevitable, nor the negative impact on
equipment’s operational readiness due to corrosion”
Corrosion Management international (CMi) is an
Australian owned and operated company that offers
a comprehensive range of world renowned and
proven corrosion management products (Cortec
VpCI) together with corrosion management on site
services, if required.
Cortec VpCI products are codifi ed and are listed on
the ADF inventory.
They have been proven time and again over the last
27 years in managing corrosion for the Defence
industries globally.
Two wheels: Evolution Sports Group rider Greg
Epis, centre, hosts Cpl Dave Cooney, left, and Sgt
Vincent Boyle at the Queensland Raceway for
some hot laps (above) then Greg Epis takes Cpl
Cooney on a wild ride at the raceway (inset).
Photos by WO2 Graham McBean
The capability now exists to clearly change
Standard Operational Procedures relating to
all forms of corrosion management by
focusing on prevention rather than
rectifi cation!
“All forms” of corrosion prone equipment and
inventory can now be protected for active service
protection, lay up and storage, with tailored
procedures for on call, short, medium and long term
storage. Procedure manuals and training can be
created and delivered for each specifi c equipment
type. Also, vehicles and mobile equipment can be
totally protected and successfully stored out doors
with out the need for under roof storage facilities.
Tests already conducted successfully with Army in
Darwin.
Results and advantages:
-Protected equipment and inventory is drawn from storage in a state of immediate operational readiness
-Equipment / inventory damage and the labour devoted to corrosion rectifi cation, dramatically reduced.
-Direct and positive impact on operational budgets and cost centers.
CMi – Corrosion Management international
www.corrosionmanagementinternational.net E-Mail info@c-m-int.com
Phone Direct: 0411 477 830
All products = NSN – numbers allocated – On ADF inventory –
Full Mil Spec and NATO certifi cations
ISO-9001 – ISO 14001

Army June 24, 2010
Lining up: WO2 Pete Hushin, 3CSSB, takes aim during the 3 Bde shooting
competition. Photos by LCpl Mark Doran
ARes unit
returns to
its roots
By Maj Phil Pyke
IN THIS time of tight fiscal control, it
seems unusual that an ARes unit would
be growing at a phenomenal rate and
ith minimal impact on training days
nd resources.
12/40RTR is experiencing such
growth and, for the first time in nearly
20 years, is consequently returning to
Anglesea Barracks to establish a presence
within the historical military precinct.
CO 12/40RTR Lt-Col Colin Riley
said the move was a result of the recent
successful recruitment of 70 new soldiers
for the expansion of the southern-based
rifle company – Bravo Company.
“Anglesea Barracks has always been
he centre of the Army in Tasmania with
ur forebears leaving here to go to the
oer War, World War I and World War
I. Even today our soldiers still transition
hrough Anglesea on their way to operaions
around the world,” Lt-Col Riley
aid.
“Therefore it is pleasing that, because
f the unprecedented growth within the
battalion, we have made a decision to
ncrease our presence on the western
hore of Hobart.”
Lt-Col Riley said the presence at
nglesea Barracks would be annexed
rom the Warrane-based Bravo Company
nd consist initially of a platoon-sized
ormation.
“The aim of establishing the platoon
here is to service the increasing popula-
tion areas south of Hobart, including the
University of Tasmania and the suburbs
of Sandy Bay, Taroona and Kingston,”
he said.
“This growth occurred thanks to the
hard work of our recruiting staff, especially
Sgt Michael Keefe, and the soldiers
who assist him at the various displays
around the State.”
Lt-Col Riley said while the battalion
had grown by 33 per cent, the request
had only been for a 23 per cent increase
in resources during the 2010/11 financial
year.
“We are mindful of the current
resourcing situation but believe that even
in this tight fiscal environment, growth
and development is possible.”
The battalion also provides a bus
service from Kingston, through the
University of Tasmania, Anglesea
Barracks, to battalion headquarters at
Derwent Barracks, Glenorchy and then
to Bravo Company at Warrane, completing
a return trip at the end of activities,
giving parading members a park-andride
option.
Lt-Col Riley said the move back to
Anglesea Barracks was made even more
poignant by the fact the historical precinct
would be celebrating its bicentenary
next year.
“It is an achievement to be returning
the battalion to its original home as the
barracks approaches its bicentenary year,
remembering this is the oldest barracks
still in continual use by the ADF today.”
By LCpl Mark Doran
NINE teams from Lavarack
Barracks took part in the 3 Bde
shooting competition held at the
Mt Stuart range on May 26.
The competition included LF6
and 1km run-and-shoot, using coloured
balloons as targets.
2RAR won the competition overall
on a typical Townsville day – a
mixture of weather from cloudy and
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 ).
cool to rainy and then sunny and
humid.
OC A Coy 1RAR Maj Julian
Thirkill was the OIC of the shoot
and said the brigade shooting competition
was primarily designed to
be a team event that encouraged not
only good marksmanship and fitness,
but also tactical decision making
under stressful conditions.
“The run-and-shoot component
was not just about which team was
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: info@qpsig.com.au
www.qpsig.com.au
email: qldps@bigpond.com
www.qldpropertysales.com.au
NEWS 11
Best foot forward: Members of 1RAR stride out in the run phase of the shooting competition.
2RAR shoots to victory
the fastest or the best at shooting,
but rather about the team that could
combine both elements and defeat
the simulated enemy,” Maj Thirkill
said.
Second place went to 1RAR,
while 4Fd Regt came third with
consistent shooting on the day.
Best shots of the day were Pte
Rosengrave, 1RAR, and Pte Harris,
2RAR, both with scores of 215 for
LF6.
M A (Rick) O’Shea JP (QUAL) QPIA ®
M A Managing (Rick) O’Shea Director JP (QUAL) QPS QPIA
Ex RAEME WO2
®
Managing Director QPS
Ex RAEME WO2

FINALLY!
AN INVESTMENT COMPANY FOR DEFENCE MEMBERS
At Astute we are aware of the demands placed on
Military members. DON’T LET YOUR INVESTMENT
PORTFOLIO SUFFER WHILST YOU SERVE.
OWN AN INVESTMENT
PROPERTY FOR
$30/WK *
*Price may vary depending on deposit
We source, negotiate, manage and assist with the
entire process, by offering:
• Property Research and Selection
• Detailed Analysis of Affordability
• Finance Approvals with Major Banks
• Engagement of a Solicitor for Settlement
• Employ a Rental Agent and assist in acquiring a tenant
• Prepare your 1st years tax variation with an Accountant
• Risk Insurance Assessment to protect Assets
(Life, TPD, Income Protection, Trauma)
Philip Game - Director/Ex Army Officer
Masters of Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical)
Diploma of Financial Services
REIQ Licensed Agent
13 Years Experience in the Defence Force
across RAEME and AAVN,
Specialising in assisting Defence Personnel.
Astute Investments QLD Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative (No. 337160) of
Synchron, AFS License No. 243313.
All These
Services are
FREE
for Defence
Members
We manage the entire purchase process on your behalf. You can sit back and enjoy the investing experience
CALL US TODAY
1800 044 429
Email enquiry@astuteinvestments.com.au www.astuteinvestments.com.au

Army June 24, 2010
Golden note: Bugler Cpl Tara Neilsen plays at the 108th anniversary of the Boer
War Peace Treaty signing at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park. Photo by Bill Cunneen
First Boer service held
THE first annual Boer War Day service
was held in more than 50 cities and towns
throughout NSW on May 30 – the 108th
anniversary of the signing of the Boer War
Peace Treaty.
At the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park,
Sydney, Commander Forcomd Maj-Gen
David Morrison and a crowd of more than
160 gathered to commemorate.
Boer War Memorial Association
Chairman Lt-Col Tony Larnach-Jones (retd)
said it was sad that most Australians today
did not know what 23,000 Australian men
and women did in South Africa at the end of
the 19th century.
He also spoke of the need to erect a
memorial on Anzac Parade in Canberra to
increase awareness of the war that claimed
1000 Australian lives, making it Australia’s
deadliest conflict apart from the World Wars.
Entries for the design of a Boer War
memorial closed on May 18 with the final
design expected to be approved by the end
of the year.
For more information regarding the memorial visit
www.bwm.org.au or phone (02) 8335 5357.
By Peter Johnson
THE first sod has been
turned on the Vietnam
Veterans’ Commemorative
Walk project at Seymour in
Victoria, near Puckapunyal.
Commander LWDC
Brig Mark Holmes joined
Commemorative Walk committee
chairman Ross Stewart
and Mitchell Shire Mayor
Bill Melbourne in breaking
the first ground for stage one
of the project – the Luscombe
Bowl.
Some of the 140 Vietnam
veterans who live in the area
also attended to support the
project.
Stage one will be a fullsized
replica of the Luscombe
Bowl in Vietnam where
Defence personnel were able
to relax and watch live entertainment.
The project is a collaborative
effort by Mitchell Shire
and the Mitchell Sub Branch
By Ben Wickham
THE most extensive health
study in ADF history was officially
launched on June 15.
The Military Health Outcomes
Program, or MilHOP, incorporates
four distinct studies and will
cost $12 million over five years.
The first three concern the
MEAO, looking at personnel who
deployed there between 2001 and
2009, as well as doing pre- and
post-deployment studies of those
who will deploy there during
2010-2011.
The fourth study looks at
mental health issues for all current
personnel who have not yet
deployed to the MEAO.
At the launch, VCDF Lt-Gen
David Hurley delivered a firm
message to ADF leaders, saying
“you need to encourage your
of the Vietnam Veterans’
Association.
Ultimately, it will feature
a 400m walk along a
red-earth path lined with all
62,100 names of those who
served in Vietnam etched in
stainless steel.
Councillor Melbourne
said he hoped the walk, the
Puckapunyal Tank Museum,
and the Light Horse Memorial
Park would, together, form a
significant national attraction
in Mitchell Shire.
Further stages of the
project will see the construction
of a native geometric
landscape reminiscent of rice
paddies and rubber-tree plantations
in Vietnam, with other
Vietnam war icons such as
an Iroquois, a Centurion and
an M113 APC planned to be
incorporated later.
Final touches – landscaping,
car parking and serviceroad
connections – should be
finished by 2013.
men and women to respond to
this survey”.
“To be successful we need at
least 55 per cent of the personnel
who are in the Defence Force to
respond,” he said. “It’s not only
those who have served overseas
that we need, but also those at
home who are yet to deploy, and
those who may not deploy – we
need data from across the board.”
The MilHOP initiative is the
product of the Centre for Military
and Veterans’ Health (CMVH),
a consortium of the University
of Queensland, the University
of Adelaide and Charles Darwin
University. The Defence and
Veterans’ Affairs Departments are
funding the consortium.
Director CMVH Peter Warfe
said one of the major outcomes
of the three MEAO studies would
NEWS 13
Sod turned on walk
A beginning: Ross Stewart, Cr Bill
Melbourne, and Brig Mark Holmes
break the first ground for the
commemorative walk project.
Photo by Mitchell Shire
Study needs
your response
be to reveal “whether there has
been any adverse outcomes in
the health of personnel who
have deployed to the Middle
East, compared with those who
haven’t”.
Mental Health Director Col
Stephanie Hodson said the Health
and Wellbeing Survey stemmed
from the recommendations of the
2009 Dunt Review.
“It will give us a mental health
prevalence rate. It will allow us
to look at risk factors. It also will
allow us to look at stigma and
barriers to care. Finally it will
allow us to validate our current
mental health screening processes,”
Col Hodson said.
For more information on MilHOP
visit ww.cmvh.org.au/milhop, email
milhop@cmvh.org.au, or phone
1800 886 567.

14 NEWS Army June 24, 2010
Briefing: Acting CSM A Coy, 1/19RNSWR, Sgt Steve Windsor outlines the finer points of the Steyr to
former reservists. Photo by Sgt Dave Morley
Accelerate
savings.
Mention you saw this flyer prior to completing your initial contract and we’ll give
you a choice of either a Free Nav Man C40 Portable GPS or a Teac
Portable DVD Player when your new vehicle is delivered.
Call us on 1300 738 601
FleetNetwork
Vehicle salary
packaging.
Save now by salary sacrificing your next vehicle.
Limited
Offer *
Fleet Network Pty Ltd D/L No. 20462
*To qualify for this offer you must mention this advert to Fleet Network, prior to completion of your initial contract.
The offer is subject to Fleet Network’s terms and conditions. Check our website for details.
fleetnetwork.com.au
lateralaspect.FNW1110
THE longest-serving foundation
member of 6RAR was honoured at
Long Tan Lines when former corporal
Willie Killick presented his
miniature service medals to the battalion’s
George Chinn Museum.
Family and friends joined Mr
Killick as he presented his 13 miniatures
and Infantry Combat Badge
earned during a 33-year career.
An honour guard of 16 current
6RAR soldiers stood at attention
as stories of Mr Killick’s colourful
exploits were passed on by 6RAR
Association members.
6RAR’s longest-serving member,
former sergeant Gus Guthrie, also
spoke about his service with this best
mate.
During his military career, Mr
Killick served in Korea, Japan and
Malaya. He became an original
COMBINED PROPERTY RENT
Role: Our duty is to provide you
with a specialist
Property Management Service
AO: Brisbane to Redcliffe Peninsula
Purpose: PROTECT and SECURE your
Property Investment.
Method: We achieve this via;
a comprehensive appreciation of our local
market, solid leadership, experienced and
qualifi ed staff, Innovative systems and 24h
support capability
Endstate Endstate: Your property looked after, income
secured and your peace of mind assured
Formoreinformation:
For more information:
Please call Scott (Worm) Allen on 07 3366 8822
www.combinedpropertyrent.com.au
Hall marks
centenary
By Sgt Dave Morley
WAGGA Wagga’s Docker St Drill
Hall celebrated its 100th birthday
on June 12 with a number of wellattended
functions.
The annual Wagga Wagga
Reserve Forces Day march was
brought forward by three weeks to
coincide with the depot’s open day
and a celebratory dinner that night.
About 400 former national servicemen
and reservists took part in
the march, which was marred by a
lighthorseman being thrown from
his horse when it took fright at the
band.
Later, Sgt Steve Windsor, acting
CSM A Coy, 1/19RNSWR, ran a
weapons’ display at the depot which
proved very popular with former
members of the various units that
have occupied the Drill Hall.
Sgt Windsor said having a display
of weapons, including .303s,
an SLR and the current range of
military hardware, gave the visitors
a chance to talk and reminisce about
their days in the reserves.
“It was good listening to the
older blokes’ stories and they really
appreciated the effort we went to
to get hold of the old weapons,” he
said.
Sig James Dallas, A Coy,
member of 6RAR on its formation
at Enoggera in 1965, deploying on
operational tours of Vietnam in 1966
and 1969.
Just before taking his discharge on
November 27, 1984, he was recognised
for his military service with the
British Empire Medal.
The old soldier said the military
was his life and his 19 years with
6RAR were memorable.
He said he could think of nothing
better than having the medals housed
at the George Chinn Museum.
His youngest daughter, Rebecca,
said it was a day for the family to celebrate
his life.
“I would like to thank you all very
much for joining our family on this
most special day in honour of our dad
as he makes a most heartfelt presentation
to his other significant family,
6RAR,” she said.
1/19RNSWR, manned the equipment
stand and said a display of
current desert camouflage uniforms
and equipment generated great
interest.
“The older blokes all had interesting
stories of how the Army used
to be when they were here,” he said.
Almost 200 people attended a
reunion at the Wagga RSL Club that
night where a number of speakers
told of the Drill Hall’s history.
Former WO2 Les Hayward,
chairman of the centenary committee,
mentioned a story in a 1914 edition
of the Daily Advertiser where a
Gnr Birrell had an arm amputated
during a weekend bivouac.
“The horses took fright and bolted,
causing Gnr Birrell to be pinned
under the gun,” he said. “And as we
saw this morning, it can still happen.”
Sgt Russell Kompos, a former
CSM at the depot, travelled from
Port Headland to attend the reunion,
where he caught up with mates from
as far back as 1982.
“It was worth the trip, because it
was a historic occasion, and really,
how many centenaries am I going to
get to?” he said.
“I was at the 75th anniversary
of the depot so I couldn’t miss the
100th anniversary.”
Special gift for museum
Celebrate: Willie Killick
Photo by LCpl John Bonnick
Hydro pool
for Lavarack
A HYDROTHERAPY pool rehabilitation facility is
scheduled to be completed at Lavarack Barracks by
the end of November.
More than $1.8 million was committed in the
Federal budget for the project.
The facility will have a capacity for 15 personnel at
a time, heating capabilities and wheelchair access.
Project officer Paul Smit said treatment was previously
outsourced to a facility at James Cook University,
which had been sold and was no longer available to
ADF personnel.
“This project aims to provide urgently needed
hydrotherapy facilities for Lavarack Barracks and
provides a triservice facility in the north-Queensland
region,” he said. “This will assist in more efficient
rehabilitation, and ultimate return to work, for ADF
members in the north-Queensland region.”
Lavarack Barracks Medical Centre staff said about
100 personnel would access the facility weekly and
there would be substantial benefits collocating the
hydrotherapy pool with the medical centre.

Army June 24, 2010
Arch returns home
Good memories: Olds and bolds from 101 Fd Wksp sit under a replacement historic arch of the unit. Photo by Cpl Jane Ashby-Cliffe
Don’t Risk
Your Original
Medals!
Full ll s ssiz
s iz ize iz e r rreplica
r lica
medals s o oonly
o
$20.00
$20.00
+ + m mmou
m mou
ou ountin ou in ing in g c ccosts
c
We e s ssupply
ss
ly ly aa
all aa
l l fffull
f l size a aand
a
nd m mminia
mm
ia ia iature ia e me medals, me me ls, r rrib
r ib ibbons, ib s, s,
cl claps cl ps a aand
a nd r rrib
r ib ibbon ib n b bbars
b rs rs
With every 3
or more full
sized replica
medals court
mounted
By Cpl Jane Ashby-Cliffe
A MISSING piece of 101
Fd Wksp’s history has been
restored with the unveiling
of a replica of an arch lost
almost 17 years ago.
Erected over an old wrecker
in the unit’s memorial corner,
the arch was unveiled by
Brig Dave O’Brien, senior
RAEME member and former
workshop OC; Maj Ian Cook,
current workshop OC; and
Gary Hodges, 101 Fd Wksp
Association president, on
April 23.
RAEME’s RSM WO1
Jason Ballard attended the
unveiling along with most of
Darwin’s RAEME members.
Mr Hodges said it was
nice to put a bit of history
back into the workshop.
“Some years ago I
researched the origin of the
101 arch and was impressed
by its colourful history, but
saddened by its demise,” he
said. “I felt the arch deserved
to be around today so I
planned for it to be rebuilt
and erected outside the workshop
in Darwin.”
Using an old photograph
for guidance, former 101er
Rod Girvan spent 18 months
building the arch from 800kg
of steel in his Townsville
engineering business.
Donations made by members
of the 101 Fd Wksp
NEWS 15
Association and the NSW
RAEME Association paid for
the materials.
“The arch is a part of
101’s heritage, so to have it
back there means that 101 is
complete again,” Mr Girvan
said.
The unit’s current members
applied the finishing
touches, including hand-cutting
the letters from sheet
steel.
The original arch was
erected by the Britcom Base
Workshop and stood at the
entrance to Sturdee Barracks
in Kure, Japan in 1946.
It was moved to Australia
in 1956 as a symbol for the
newly formed 101 Fd Wksp
where it stood at Ingleburn,
NSW, from 1960-93, but
was lost when the workshop
moved to Darwin.
OC 101 Fd Wksp Maj
Ian Cook said the arch was
a symbol of the workshop’s
proud past and a reflection of
the tight bond between former
and current members.
“It was our predecessors
who laid the foundation on
which we stand today and it
is our job as the current custodians
to make it even stronger
for those who will follow us,”
Maj Cook said.
A RAEME flag used during
the unveiling ceremony
was signed by all guests and
hung in the workshop.

Turning 30-something?
Health Insurance
If your 30-something partner is not in the permanent ADF and does not have private hospital insurance,
then under Federal Government laws, they’ll be up for higher premiums for every year they delay taking it out.
But there’s no need for the birthday party to be spoiled. Just tell them to call Defence Health now to find out
how to avoid or minimise the higher premiums.
The longer they leave it, the more it will cost.
Call Defence Health on 1800 335 425 or visit www.defencehealth.com.au before 30 June.
Join before 30 June 2010 and save.

Army June 24, 2010
By Sgt Andrew Hetherington
MENTORING Task Force 1’s
Operational Mentor and Liaison
Teams (OMLTs) based in
Afghanistan’s Mirabad valley
region have increased their
workload and level of mentoring
responsibility.
The OMLTs have taken on the
task of mentoring more Afghanistan
National Army (ANA) kandaks, or
battalions.
To get to one of the patrol bases
outside of Tarin Kowt requires a
drive through the town’s tight streets
for nearly an hour in the world’s
safest vehicle, a Bushmaster, before
arriving at the high mud-brickwalled,
dusty and hot PB.
Inside are OMLT teams and
ANA soldiers from 3rd Kandak,
which is under Australian mentoring
control.
MTF 1 mentor Sgt Harry Kleid
works closely with the ANA soldiers.
“Our job here is to ensure the
ANA conducts operations correctly,
as well as providing security to the
Mirabad valley region,” Sgt Kleid
said.
“We have to ensure they perform
in a professional manner, allowing
the people to identify with them
and to accept them as being the face
of the Afghanistan Government.”
As part of Sgt Kleid’s mentoring
efforts, he and his other OMLT
team members teach the ANA soldiers
essential infantry skills.
“We teach them patrolling techniques,
how to scan their arcs of
fire, building and IED search techniques
and how to set up security
round qualas they are searching.”
“We ensure their SOPs are
arried out correctly so they can
perform their tasks without being
njured or killed by IEDs.”
Sgt Kleid mentors a squad of
between eight to 10 men.
“I go out on patrol with them
to assist the commander in tactical
decision making,” he says.
“My current group of guys are
really enthusiastic, as they have
just come out of training with one
of our OMLTs in Tarin Kowt,” Sgt
Klied said.
“Because of this, they are receptive
to Australians and it also makes
it a lot easier to motivate them.”
We leave the walls of the PB on
foot and patrol 400m to a vehicle
checkpoint (VCP) run by the ANA.
Today Cpl Ben Logue, a reservist
on continuous full time service is
mentoring the VCP personnel. “I’m
�
�
WORLD NEWS 17
Mentoring gears up
Meeting of
ministers
DEFENCE Minister John
Faulkner ended his visit to
Brussels on June 10-11 by
attending the International
Security Assistance Force
(ISAF) Defence Ministers
meeting at NATO.
Senator Faulkner reaffirmed
Australia’s continuing
commitment to train
he 4th Brigade of the
fghan National Army in
ruzgan province.
“We are encourged
by the signs that
he ISAF campaign has
blunted the insurgency’s
momentum in the south
of Afghanistan,” Senator
Faulkner said.
Senator Faulkner was
accompanied by CDF
ACM Angus Houston,
and Defence Department
Secretary Ian Watt.
now working with my second company
of soldiers and I’m going to
be here for my eight-month deployment,”
Cpl Logue said.
“We patrol our area of operations
on a daily basis and from time to
time we are contacted by insurgents.”
He recalls a recent patrol where
he and his ANA squad had to fight
their way out of trouble.
“We were in the vicinity of
a VCP and our call sign included
ANA soldiers and Australian mentors,”
he said.
“We were engaged by about four
insurgents, firing from two different
positions with small arms.
“The first group tried to move in
and flank us from the north.”
Cpl Logue and other patrol
members were securing the northern
flank and blocked the insurgents’
manoeuvre. “There was one confirmed
insurgent KIA and at least
one other injured. We were told one
of the insurgents may have died of
his wounds,” he said.
None of Cpl Logue’s Afghan sol-
diers were wounded and responded
by putting their training to good use.
“They are brave guys and they
performed well under fire,” he said.
One of the ANA personnel who
has benefited from the mentoring is
Lt Zabilluah Rayouvi. He is working
with Cpl Logue at the VCP.
“I wanted to serve my people
and my country,” Lt Rayouvi said.
“I am happy the Australians work
jointly with us and provide security
for the people.”
He is also appreciative of the
training the OMLT soldiers provide
him and his men.
“The ANA doesn’t have much
experience and your Army training
is good,” he said.
“The best part of the training is
being taught how to search houses
and the Australians show respect
towards our religion, culture and
people.
“When the Australians leave, the
ANA will be able to keep up the
security of Afghanistan themselves.”
Sharing knowledge:
Cpl Ben Logue, MTF
1, mentors Lt Zabilluah
Rayouvi, ANA, at a
vehicle checkpoint in the
Mirabad Valley (above)
while Sgt Harry Kleid
gives Pte Abdul Rauofe,
ANA, some advice in a
security tower (left).
Photos by Sgt Andrew Hetherington

Introducing Australia’s leading and
only fully integrated investment
property solution
Build a passive portfolio of quality
investment properties for as little as
$90 per week*
Brand new house & land packages in
growth areas across Greater Brisbane
(SEQ)
Create a tax effective property portfolio
that will reduce your tax & pay off your
own home sooner
MIA
Own a brand new 4 bedroom home
Merlot Investments Australia
www.merlotinvestments.com.au
Phone: 07 55 124 180 or 1300 MERLOT
for less than $90* per week
While you’re securing the Nation
We’re working on securing your Future
Merlot Investments Australia is the only company in
Australia that will:
�� Become your Tenant & pay your Rent for up to 9 years
(giving you nil vacancy)
�� Become your dedicated Property Manager & pay for all
your Routine Repairs & Maintenance for up to 9 years
(giving you passive peace of mind)
�� Manage & ensure all your Tax Benefits are achieved
(increasing your net income weekly)
�� Set up & manage all of your Financial & Mortgage
needs (putting in place loan structures to pay off your
debts & current home loans faster)
*$90 per week “weekly out of pocket cost” is based on a $80,000 taxable income earner.
$90 per week is the estimated residual after rental income & tax benefits (increased net income)
pays for all relevant expenses associated with the investment property.
PHONE TOLL FREE: 1300 637 568
TO SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR TRAINED CONSULTANTS

Army June 24, 2010
Medics
render
hope,
help
By Leut Lauren Rago
A JOINT medical team from the International
Stabilisation Force (ISF) and the East Timor Defence
Force (F-FDTL) provided care to more than 300 people
in the remote villages of Molop and Holbesi from
May 24 to 26.
Lt-Col Chris Austin from the ISF Civil Military Cooperation
Branch said the visit, to the mountainous district
of Bobonaro, was part of a monthly Medical Civil
Action Program (MEDCAP).
He said the MEDCAPs provided a great opportunity
to the ISF to support the development of the F-FDTL
and to exchange ideas and learn from each other in the
field. “The F-FDTL is a relatively new army and these
medical operations are bringing the people of East Timor
and their defence force much closer,” Lt-Col Austin said.
“Our aim is to support the development of the knowledge
and skills required by the F-FDTL to conduct these
operations successfully on their own so we can ultimately
step back and simply provide some advice and
resources.”
The visit also presented a rare opportunity for elderly
villagers and mothers with babies to receive professional
medical attention.
Commander ISF Col Simon Stuart attended the
MEDCAP in the village of Molop and said the villagers
were delighted to see the ISF working closely with
the F-FDTL. “It is rewarding to see the local villagers
receive critical medical support and to see the F-FDTL
effectively take charge of some elements in the execution
of the MEDCAP,” Col Stuart said.
Running
for reason
By Pte Justine Kissane
RUNNING fever swept
Solomon Islands as ADF
and AFP personnel took
part in a 12-hour challenge
to raise money
for AFP member Jason
Mahoney who is being
treated for leukemia.
Held at the base track
at the Guadalcanal Beach
Resort, all runners in the
challenge had a collective
goal of reaching 1524 laps,
equalling the distance from
Honiara to Brisbane, over
the 1.4km course.
Pte Owen O’Shea,
4/3RNSWR, said his team
had a strategy for running
the most laps.
Pte O’Shea’s group ran
one lap each at the fastest
pace possible, leaving each
runner four laps to recover.
“We came out today to
beat the AFP and the Cav
scouts,” Pte O’Shea said
and proved it with his team
reaching a total of 108 laps
about 151km, the highest
rate for the day.
The event ended with
an auction of eight signed
Fremantle and Richmond
AFL guernseys and a total
of $12,000 was raised.
WORLD NEWS 19
Helping hands: Cpl Leonard
Bigley, 8/9RAR, and an East
Timorese soldier help evacuate
a seriously ill woman from the
town of Molop (above) while
medical stores are delivered
on a Black Hawk to the remote
village of Holbesi (left).
Photos by Cpl Scott Smedley

20 WORLD NEWS Army June 24, 2010
Defence in
pilgrimage
By AB Melanie Schinkel
THE Australian flag flew at the 52nd
International Military Pilgrimage (IMP)
in Lourdes, France from May 21-24.
A contingent of 10 Army and RAAF
members, shepherded by Catholic Bishop
f the ADF Max Davis, represented
ustralia and the Catholic Diocese of the
DF at the annual event.
The IMP attracted more than 30,000
participants and 15,000 military personnel
from 38 nations. Australian contingent
ommander Capt Ivan Yau said it was the
irst time since 1997 the ADF had paricipated
in the event, which was designed
o promote peace and goodwill between
oreign forces.
“We shared a military camp with a
number of European forces, including
ustrians, Germans and members of the
wiss Army. Discussions ranged from
ur spirituality to leadership styles, and
ven the traditions behind the various
badges and accoutrements worn on our
uniforms,” Capt Yau said.
Primarily attended by military members
of the Christian faith, the IMP’s
pening ceremony was held at the
asilica of St Pius X, a Roman Catholic
hurch. 1CER Chap Damian Styles led
the Australian contingent in the parade at
the ceremony.
“As we marched into the Basilica,
‘Australie’ was announced over the PA
system,” Capt Yau said. “We often hear
Olympians comment on the feeling they
get when they enter the Olympic Stadium,
and I think that’s close to describing how
we all felt that day.”
Before the event, the ADF contingent
visited Rouen, where St Joan of Arc was
burnt to death, and World War I battlefields
in northern France and Belgium.
“To attend an Anzac Day Dawn
Service at your local RSL is one thing,
but to actually walk on the land, the very
soil, where so many Australian lives were
dramatically cut short, just transcended
all human emotions,” Capt Yau said.
“To see the ‘Rising Sun’ engraved on
so many tombstones at so many cemeteries,
to hear the stories of Aussie bravery
and harsh conditions of life in the trenches,
and to salute the Last Post at Menin
Gate, made us all reflect on our own service
in Defence.”
ADF members, families and friends of all faiths
and denominations are encouraged to register
their interest in attending next year’s IMP. For further
information visit http://www.military.catholic.
org.au/adcyn
Replica Medals
& Ribbons
Proudly roudly Australian Owned and Operated
RMR produces the
largest range of replica
militaria in Australia....
Visit us online and
take advantage of our
monthly special
Phone: 02 9652 0366
Fax: 02 9652 0277
www.replicamedals.com.au
Olympic moment: An Australian flag party joins with military members of many nations at the shrine at
Lourdes in France.
On a mission:
Contingent 10 to
the mission in the
Sudan, from left,
Maj Ian Jones, Maj
Kyle Stewart, Capt
Philippa Cleary, Capt
Adam Crockett, Leut
Brandon Ikimau and
Capt Daryl Munro.
FIVE Army officers have been recognised
for their contribution to the UN
Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) over the
past six months.
In a modest ceremony at the
Commonwealth War Cemetery in
Khartoum, Maj Kyle Stewart, Maj Ian
Jones, Capt Adam Crockett, Capt Philippa
Cleary and Capt Daryl Munro, as well
as Navy’s Leut Brandon Ikimau, were
presented with their Australian Service
Medals and Sudan Clasps, and the
UNMIS medal.
They spent six months working at
remote team sites across the south of
Sudan. Despite austere living conditions
and significant cultural and professional
challenges, the ADF UN Military
Observers (UNMOs) of Australian
ENOGGERA
Come and experience
the best kebab
there is no substitute
Ask for the Army DISCOUNT
open 7 days 11am to 8pm
Enoggera Village - Wardell Street
(next to Nightowl)
Healthy Fresh & Easy
Recognition for
UN work in Sudan
Contingent 10 (ASC10) gained a reputation
for being resolute in the field.
Contingent Commander Lt-Col Tim
Rudd thanked the UNMOs for their work
and reflected on the importance of their
contribution to the UN mission.
Lt-Col Rudd said the contribution of
the ASC10 UNMOs had been critical during
the recent presidential elections, a
significant milestone in the history of
contemporary Sudan.
The six new UNMOs of ASC11
looked on as Lt-Col Rudd also presented
the ASC10 UNMOs with COMASC commendations
for their contribution.
“You can all be extremely proud of
your efforts, and you have strengthened
Australia’s reputation of being among the
most hard working and effective military
staff within the mission,” he said.
UNIT PLAQUES
& TROPHIES
Aust Army Approved Manufacturer
Call John NOW
Ph: 07 3408 2444
Fax: 07 3408 2679
Over 25yrs
of service to
Defence
Quality supplier
of plaques,
trophies,
medallions, desk
name-plates,
glassware, hat
badges, general
engraving
email: unitplaques@bigpond.com

Army June 24, 2010
By Sgt Andrew Hetherington
LOCALLY-based civilian UN liaison
assistants are an essential part
of UN patrols in Lebanon.
On a recent patrol though the
village of Khiam, UN Truce
Supervision Organisation (UNSTO)
members Capt Michael Chapman,
Australian Army, and Maj Patrik
Fundin, Swedish Army, had Eddy
with them as their liaison assistant.
Eddy has been living in Khiam
and working for the UN for more
than nine years after being recruited
by an Australian Army officer.
“I started working for the UN
in 2000 after meeting Maj Craig
Kingston while having a haircut in a
nearby town,” Eddy said.
“We had a chat and he said he
was looking for a liaison assistant,
so I took the job.
“In my time I’ve worked with
more than 180 officers and I’ve
established a number of long-term
friendships.”
The UN patrol route included
a disused detention camp, which
the South Lebanese Army ran
until Israeli forces withdrew from
Lebanon in 2000.
It was bombed by the Israeli air
force and nearly destroyed during
the 2006 war between Israel and
Hezbollah, after which it was turned
into a museum, with tanks and artillery
pieces lining the driveway.
Eddy led a tour of the semidestroyed
cells and the nearby
UNSTO observation post (OP)
where four UN observers were
killed in an Israeli air strike – and
told of his own narrow escape that
day.
“I was working in the OP during
the war and we knew the detention
camp would be a target,” Eddy said.
“The observation post was about
100m away and we went through
some critical stages not knowing
what would happen.”
On July 24 – 12 days after the
war started – Eddy and the UN
observers ran out of food and water
and requested a resupply.
“At this time the chief of
Observer Group Lebanon indicated
that I should leave the position,”
Eddy said.
“I was taken to a nearby village
then on to Beirut to fin my parents
who had also fled the area.
“The next day, Chinese UNMOs
told me they had between 15 to 20
airstrikes on the prison since six in
the morning.”
Later that day the OP was hit by
an Israeli bomb that killed the four
observers – one each from China,
Fleet Network Pty Ltd D/L No. 20462
PHILLIP DAHLER
ACCOUNTANT/TAX AGENT
The services provided are:
Completion & Lodgement of Personal Tax Returns
Bookkeeping and General Accounting Services
Tax and Business Advice
Home and Business Loans
Completion & Lodgement of ABN applications
Completion & Lodgement of monthly and quarterly BAS statements
To make a booking please contact us on;
Phone: 02 4648 3910
Fax: 02 4647 7087
Email: info@philsaccounting.com.au
PO Box 437, Narellan NSW 2567
WORLD NEWS 21
ddy just wants peace
Footballs
for troops
VICTORIAN Premier
John Brumby has
visited the Australian
Support Base at Al
Minhad Air Base in the
United Arab Emirates.
Mr Brumby handed
out some Australian
rules footballs and
even presented JTF 633
Commander Maj-Gen
John Cantwell with a
jersey from his favourite
Australian football
team, Collingwood.
Involved: Local civilian UN liaison assistant Eddy gives UN Military Observers Capt Michael Chapman and Maj Patrik Fundin a tour of the Khiam
detention centre, bombed and shelled during the Israeli 2006 attacks on Hezbollah. Photo by Sgt Andrew Hetherington
‘We have the right to live like
other countries.’
Finland, Austria and Canada. Eddy’s
home was also destroyed towards
the end of the war.
“It was a shock for me and my
parents. My father had always
dreamed of owning a house in
Lebanon and worked hard overseas
to save for it,” Eddy said.
During the recent patrol, as Eddy
accompanied Capt Chapman and
Maj Fundin along the steep, narrow
streets of Khiam, a woman and her
mother invited them to drink coffee
at their corner shop.
Eddy used his exceptional language
and interpersonal skills to
gain an insight into what the locals
were thinking and what the mood on
the street was.
“They were concerned about
news that Hezbollah had obtained
Scud missiles and the threat of
another war with Israel,” Eddy said.
After driving through other villages,
the UN observers dropped
Eddy at his new house on their way
back to the patrol base.
He and the majority of the
Lebanese population, as well as the
UNMOs want just one thing – “It’s
time for peace. People are sick and
tired of nearly 40 years of war.
“We have the right to live like
other countries.”
Your Vehicle Salary Packaging Experts 1300 738 601

AWAITING COPY
Ad Number: frontline_24jun_1
Artwork: frontline_24jun_1
Size: 38x7
Description: Army Shop
Account:
Account:
Insignia Rings
Army, Navy, Air Force, Corps and more.
White and Rose gold
also available.
Sterling Silver $209.00
9ct Yellow Gold $545.00
9ct Yellow Gold $1315.00
Stubby Cooler
Neoprene stubby cooler
with full colour
wrap print.
Medallion with Card
40mm antique brass medallion with
information card.
Executive Satchel
Stylish satchel with pockets for all your
bits and pieces.
Bottle Mate Key Ring
Laser engraved
bottle opener
key ring.
‘I’m an Australian Soldier’
A4 Notepad
Pencil Case Pencil
PVC
pencil case.
Perfect for children
stylish enough for adults.
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$6.90
$3.35
$3.20
$3.00
$2.80
$2.65
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$5.90
$4.70
$4.40
$3.60
$3.15
$2.45
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$4.95
$2.15
$2.00
$1.85
$1.70
$1.55
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$49.90
$43.90
$40.25
$38.50
$34.90
$33.25
Poly Fleece Vest
Warm fleece vest. Full front zipper
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$35.90
$32.85
$30.10
$28.75
$27.35
$25.95
ADF, Navy, Army
& Air Force
Hundreds of other military
branded products available.
ARMY ARMYSHOP SHOP
Unsharpened black graphite
pencil with eraser.
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
Key Ring
Chrome key ring
with Rising Sun.
Laser Pointer Pen
Stubby Cooler Laser engraved metal
Neoprene
stubby cooler with
full colour print.
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
50 page
unruled
notepad.
Hydration Pack
2 litre bladder. Padded for comfort.
$6.90
$2.85
$2.35
$2.10
$1.90
$1.75
$6.90
$3.35
$3.20
$3.00
$2.80
$2.65
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$4.25
$3.45
$3.35
$3.25
$3.15
$2.40
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$1.00
$0.35
$0.33
$0.30
$0.28
$0.25
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$29.90
$26.25
$24.90
$23.55
$22.90
$20.50
Shower Proof Jacket Ties
Features a concealed hood.
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$58.75
$56.20
$53.65
$51.10
$48.55
$45.95
laser pointer pen.
Gift boxed.
Balloons
Great for giveaways and promotions.
Plastic Pen
Inexpensive office must
have or a conference
pack filler.
Cooldry Polo Shirts
Available in black or khaki.
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
Available in
silk blend or
polyester.
Silk Blend
1 10
$59.90 $50.50
Polyester
1 10
$29.90 $25.00
25
$48.80
25
$22.00
50
$46.95
50
$19.90
SUPPORT ARMYSHOP - WE SUPPORT YOU
ARMYSHOP is the official shop for Army branded products
All profits go to the Army Relief Trust Fund to support our soldiers
Your support makes all the difference The Army Relief Trust Fund
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$9.90
$4.75
$4.40
$4.10
$3.80
$3.50
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$24.95
$12.60
$11.35
$10.10
$8.90
$7.60
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$0.65
$0.38
$0.36
$0.32
$0.28
$0.27
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$0.95
$0.45
$0.40
$0.35
$0.30
$0.28
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
100
$45.15
100
$18.90
$34.90
$26.45
$25.35
$24.25
$23.15
$22.05
250
$40.65
250
$16.90
Cuff Links
Gold plated Rising Sun
cuff links.
Silver and chrome
metal pen. Laser
engraved.
Gift boxed.
Tie Bar
Gold plated Rising Sun
tie bar.
President Pen Cap with PU & Sandwich
Peak
Lanyard
Features a metal
clip and safety
breakaway.
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$10.50
$6.80
$5.60
$5.20
$4.35
$3.69
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$24.95
$9.50
$7.50
$6.95
$6.25
$5.95
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
Stylish cap with embossed
peak and sandwich trim.
Embroidered Rising Sun.
Cooldry Singlet
Rising Sun Sticker
Full colour printed
vinyl sticker.
85mm x 50mm.
Tri-highlighter Pen The Rising Sun Collection
Three colour in one compact case.
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$4.95
$2.85
$2.75
$2.50
$2.10
$1.95
$3.95
$1.70
$1.20
$1.10
$1.00
$0.95
Rugby Polo
100% cotton single jersey fabric.
Men’s sizes XS-2XL
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$35.90
$29.90
$28.65
$27.45
$26.20
$24.95
Stainless Steel Hip Flask
Laser engraved with
the Rising Sun.
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$24.95
$14.95
$12.95
$11.95
$9.60
$8.95
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
$98.00
$87.25
$74.75
$65.33
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$8.95
$5.65
$4.60
$3.92
$3.28
$2.79
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$17.90
$10.90
$9.30
$8.45
$7.30
$6.75
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$0.60
$0.31
$0.29
$0.27
$0.26
$0.25
Contains 7 stamped brass
replica hat badges housed
in hinged timber box.
Polyester cooldry fabric.
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$25.90
$22.60
$21.70
$20.75
$19.80
$18.85
Italian Glass Decanter
Laser engraved with
the Rising Sun.
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$43.90
$38.15
$34.35
$32.45
$29.70
$26.95
Volume Discounts Available
Brand Your Own Want something different? Choose
and brand your own unique product. Just visit
www.armyshop.com.au and click on Brand Your Own or
call 02 6123 2960 to get instant quotes.

AWAITING COPY
Ad Number: frontline_24jun_2
FREE
Artwork: frontline_24jun_2
Size: 38x7
Description: Army Shop
Account:
GIFTS
Account:
Lapel Pins
Army, Navy, Air Force,
Corps and more.
Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Stylish travel mug in
stainless steel with
laser engraved
Rising Sun.
Microfibre Surf Hat Knitted
Beanie
Great sun protection & cool
to wear. Ideal for fishing,
hiking or at the beach.
Stikki Notes
The message is clear with these stikki
notes.
Gymsac
210D nylon drawstring bag.
Cooldry Sports Shorts
Elasticated waist with drawstring.
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
1
10
25
50
100
250
Business Card Holder
Lightweight leather-look pocket
business card holder.
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$6.00
$2.75
$2.15
$1.77
$1.36
$0.95
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$19.90
$12.60
$10.90
$9.90
$8.45
$7.90
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$2.50
$1.60
$1.55
$1.45
$1.40
$1.30
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$10.90
$8.50
$7.90
$6.95
$6.35
$5.60
Qty Price
$24.90
$22.25
$21.35
$20.40
$19.50
$18.55
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
Offer 1
Spend $50.00 or more & receive a
free 25cm Auscam Teddy Bear
valued at $20.00.
Valued at $98.00.
Valid for orders received before 31 July 2010 Valid for orders received before 31 July 2010
$9.90
$5.90
$4.90
$4.50
$4.25
$3.90
Keep your head warm on
those cold days. Acrylic
knit.
Temporary Tattoo
High impact, low cost. The kids love
them.
Laptop Bag
Padded heavy 600D polyester. 400mm
wide x 360mm high x 90mm deep.
Tracksuit Pants
Cool, comfortable polyester.
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
Sword Desk
Set
Features pen,
medallion, acrylic
desk block and
sword letter opener
RMC DUNTROON SHOWROOM
Fraser Road, Duntroon
PHONE 02 6265 9789
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$11.50
$9.15
$8.60
$8.20
$7.75
$7.40
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$9.90
$4.90
$4.25
$3.75
$3.00
$2.90
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$0.85
$0.44
$0.41
$0.38
$0.36
$0.34
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$39.90
$34.90
$31.90
$30.90
$27.90
$26.90
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$39.95
$35.80
$34.15
$32.55
$30.90
$29.30
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$65.45
$57.30
$53.00
$50.85
$47.25
$38.95
Camouflage
Medallion
OR
Antique brass plated with
camouflage pattern edge.
Drink Bottle
Quality 750ml drink
bottle with printed
Rising Sun.
Silicone Wrist Band
The perfect giveaway item.
Compendium
High quality PVC. Features a metal
replica Rising
Sun badge.
Tracksuit Jacket
Features front pockets & velcro sleeves.
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
1
10
25
50
100
250
Mini Umbrella
Folds down to 180mm long.
Offer 2
For every $500.00 dollars you spend,
receive a free Rising Sun Collection.
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$6.90
$5.35
$5.25
$4.20
$3.70
$3.50
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$10.00
$8.10
$7.65
$6.80
$6.10
$5.30
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$2.95
$1.70
$1.60
$1.45
$1.30
$1.15
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$24.95
$22.00
$20.90
$19.90
$19.25
$18.50
Qty Price
$51.90
$48.90
$46.60
$44.40
$42.15
$39.95
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$24.95
$20.25
$17.70
$15.20
$13.95
$12.65
Beer Mug
Traditional
glass beer mug
with printed
Rising Sun.
Rising Sun Medallion Slouch Hat
Medallion
Gold and silver plated medallion with
frosted background. 48mm.
Yo-yo
Black plastic promotional yo-yo.
Printed Rising Sun.
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
Cooler Bag
600D polyester PVC backing. The
perfect size for a six pack.
$9.50
$5.95
$5.35
$4.90
$4.50
$4.25
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$11.90
$9.25
$8.70
$7.70
$6.95
$6.05
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$3.50
$1.40
$1.30
$1.25
$1.20
$1.10
Cooldry T-shirt
Polyester cooldry fabric.
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
15cm Bear
1 10
$10.00 $8.00
25cm Bear
1 10
$20.00 $17.50
FYSHWICK SHOWROOM
65 Kembla Street, Fyshwick, ACT
PHONE 02 6123 2960
25
$7.00
25
$15.00
50
$5.00
50
$10.00
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
Auscam
Teddy
Bears
Available in
two sizes.
25cm tall and
15cm tall.
100
$4.75
100
$9.50
$19.90
$15.95
$14.90
$13.60
$12.50
$11.25
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$25.90
$23.70
$22.40
$21.10
$20.40
$18.60
250
$4.50
250
$9.00
‘I’m an Australian Soldier’
Coffee Mug
Antique brass. Features
slouch hat , flag and Rising
Sun. 48mm.
Slouch Hat Stress Toy
1
$2.95
NEW
100
$2.05
250
$1.95
500
$1.90
Coffee mug
with full colour
wrap print.
Qty Price
Non-woven Tote Bag
Environmentally friendly tote bag.
Poly Fleece Jacket
Heavy longsleeve fleece jacket.
Men’s sizes XS-3XL
Plaques
Army, Navy, Air Force,
Corps and more. Gift
boxed.
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
$9.90
$6.35
$6.25
$6.10
$5.95
$5.90
Qty Price
1
100
250
500
1,000
2,500
1,000
$1.85
$10.00
$8.10
$7.65
$6.80
$6.10
$5.30
2,500
$1.75
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$3.50
$2.55
$2.45
$2.35
$2.30
$2.25
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
$48.90
$39.00
$35.80
$34.15
$32.55
$30.90
Qty Price
1
10
25
50
100
250
WEB
www.armyshop.com.au
EMAIL
sales@armyshop.com.au
$49.70
$44.65
$37.45
$34.60
$31.70
$28.50
All prices include GST.

24 CENTREPIECE Army June 24, 2010 25
Three Tigers have been certified as deployable in low-threat
environments, Capt Joe Nyhan reports.
THE Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH)
has achieved its first milestone towards full operational
capability with a troop of three aircraft now certified as
deployable in low-threat environments.
The major tick-in-the-box, known as Operational
Capability 1, came at the end of Exercise Ready Possum
– a joint activity, staged from RAAF Base Tindal which
nvolved more than 100 personnel and 39 vehicles from
Avn Regt as well as joint-fire observers from 8/12 Mdm
egt. The 10-day exercise included live-fire serials and
ealistic integration with artillery elements under simulated
battlefield conditions.
Although the introduction to service of the Kiowa’s
replacement has faced delays, 161 Recce Sqn operations
officer Capt Carl Bird couldn’t be happier with how the aircraft
and members of the squadron are performing.
“The Tiger is a quantum leap from the Kiowa in terms of
both capability and complexity,” Capt Bird said.
“I was part of the introduction to service of the Apache
helicopter in the British Army and the types of delays and
teething problems we’ve had here with the Tiger are not
new, particularly for an aircraft as advanced as the ARH.
“But we’ve now reached a significant milestone in that
we are troop-deployable. We’ve been training as hard as we
can with an operational focus and that has given everyone
the edge needed to get up to speed.”
Where a pair of Kiowas could deploy to the field with
just two vehicles and four people in support, the Tiger
requires 20 personnel, four mack trucks and a command
vehicle at its forward arming and refuelling point (FARP).
In addition to the conversion training for battle captains and
pilots, it has been a long process of learning for the FARP
nd maintenance crews.
FARP Commander WO2 Paul Simpfendorfer said the
course for the Tiger involved a further eight weeks on top of
the normal training.
“The Tiger is like nothing else anyone here has worked
on before,” he said.
“Its carbon fibre composite construction, weapons systems
and avionics are all new for us. Everyone is just really
happy the aircraft is here and are keen to learn.
“The advanced nature of the aircraft and its integrated
systems also means the FARP personnel work with the aircrew
more closely than ever before and that is something all
of us are enjoying as we now feel an integral part of every
mission.”
Pilot Capt Cameron Pomphrey agreed. He said aircrew
were enjoying the increased interaction with ground-support
personnel.
“The larger team is bringing with it a sense of group
accomplishment. We rely heavily on the FARP mission support
and maintenance personnel; they are critical to every
mission. If we didn’t have their support we’d be useless. It’s
a massive team effort to keep an aircraft as complex as this
flying,” Capt Pomphrey said.
With Tiger’s roof-mounted day/night sight, 30mm cannon,
70mm rockets, AGM 114 Hellfire missiles and electronic
warfare self-protection suite, 161 Recce Sqn can
now project force as well as conduct its traditional role of
reconnaissance.
The next major milestone for the Tiger is squadron-level
operational capability, OC-2, due next year. 1 Avn Regt is
flying over a troop’s worth of Tigers, with delivery of the
remainder of the squadron expected by the end of 2011.
Ultimately the Army will maintain two squadrons of the
new-generation aircraft.
Experience flies
to power lift-off
ARMY’s lateral recruitment program which attracted
two experienced British Apache pilots Down Under has
enabled 1 Avn Regt to accelerate key aspects of the introduction
to service of the Tiger.
Capt ‘Scotty’, whose full name cannot be published for
security reasons, and Capt Carl Bird, ended 22-year careers
in the British Army and moved their families to Australia
three years ago in search of a better quality of life. They
were commissioned in London and became Australian citizens
three months after joining the ADF.
Their operational experience ranges from theatres in
Northern Ireland and Kosovo to Afghanistan. Both men
ere among the first in the UK to convert to the Apache in
002/03, an aircraft on which they’ve both logged close to
000 flying hours.
In 2007 Capt Bird made headlines around the world
hen, with marine commandos strapped to the outside of
is two-seat Apache, he flew the aircraft into an enemy
ompound in Helmand province to recover a British soldier
illed in action, rather than let the body fall into the hands
f the Taliban.
OC 161 Recce Sqn Maj Dan Bartle said the Army was
ucky to have the experience of the pilots to draw on. “At
time when we’re on a steep learning curve introducing a
ew and complex aircraft, the Army has gained the services
f two very experienced senior aviators,” Maj Bartle said.
“Their impact has been significant when starting out
ith this new capability and the type of experience Scotty
nd Carl have brought is something we cannot get from
any other places.”
Although the Tiger is different to the Apache, both
en said the types of teething problems and steep learning
urves involved in its introduction were not new.
“Although the Tiger is a new aircraft type for all of us,
he training on this type of platform is very familiar for
cotty and me and that allows us to work with confidence
hrough issues other pilots in the squadron might be havng,”
Capt Bird said.
“Our operational experience allows us to offer ideas
Old hands: Former UK Apache pilots Capt Scotty, left,
and Capt Carl Bird. Photo by AB James Whittle
and suggestions to problems that the Australian-born pilots
haven’t yet had the opportunity to experience.”
“We like to feel we’re bringing value,” Capt Scotty said.
“Notwithstanding my background as an instructor on the
Apache, Tiger is still new for me and it’s an invigorating
experience.”
Both men and their families are loving Australia and,
although they now have dual citizenship, they have no plans
to go back to Britain to live. “Never say never,” Capt Scotty
said, “but I can’t imagine a time or reason to go back to the
UK permanently. We went back one Christmas but it felt like
we were coming home when we returned to Australia.”
The question of going to war for another country is one
that does not cause either man to blink.
“There is no difference,” Capt Scotty said. “I don’t feel
any different serving in the Australian Army. Australia is
a nation that has a similar viewpoint to Britain in terms of
how its Defence force operates. I’m keen to show the value
of the Tiger on operations and we want to contribute what
we know we can do.”
Smokin’: A Tiger jettisons flares from its counter measure dispensing system at the Port Wakefield proving ground during
Exercise Possum Guns last year (above). Photo by LAC Leigh Cameron
Softly, softly: Tpr Jeremy Dale, 1 Avn Regt, loads a 70mm rocket into a weapons’ pod on the A38 Tiger as WO2 Paul
Simpfendorfer supervises. Photo by AB James Whittle
The team: Members of forward arming and refuelling point and ARH maintainers pose with an A38 Tiger at 1 Avn Regt,
Robertson Barracks, Darwin (left) while a Tiger jettisons flares in a training run (above).
Photos by AB James Whittle and LAC Leigh Cameron
WHAT THE CREW THINKS
Mechanic: Cfn Mel Reeves
WHEN Cfn Mel Reeves joined the Army in 2007 she knew she
wanted to do something different with her life and break down
some of the barriers women have traditionally encountered.
Despite knowing nothing about aircraft three years ago, Cfn
Reeves now finds herself succeeding in the male-dominated
world of aerospace engineering. Cfn Reeves is well advanced in
her studies towards a Certificate IV in Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical and works day-to-day on the state-of-the-art Tiger at
1 Avn Regt. “I love it,” Cfn Reeves said, when asked about her
job. “I get to look after all things mechanical on the aircraft. It’s
such a good feeling to see them flying when you maintain them.”
Cfn Reeves is one of two women among 40-50 men working on
the regiment’s aircraft. The Tiger’s advanced weapons and reconnaissance
systems require much larger maintenance teams and
Cfn Reeves and her colleagues must remain ready to go wherever
the Tiger goes. “If the Tiger goes anywhere, we go too, whether
that’s on a training exercise in Australia, or possibly in the future
on operations overseas,” Cfn Reeves said. “I love it when we go
into the field – it’s interesting work and not repetitive and a whole
lot different to working in the hangar. We get a great sense of satisfaction
from knowing what we do keeps the aircraft flying.”
Pilot: Capt Cameron Pomphrey
WITH the first Tigers now capable of deploying to a low threat
operational environment, those flying them say they’re extremely
confident in the aircraft’s capability. Pilot Capt Cameron Pomphrey
said he now had the confidence to enter the fight. “Previously the
most we could do was seek out the enemy and report back,” he
said. “Now we can do that as well as take photos and video over
a much greater range, send data and engage the enemy using
weapon systems from our own platform. We can keep up with
a Chinook, outrun a Black Hawk and have the endurance to stay
with them if they need an escort.” The initial reaction of pilots
flying the Tiger for the first time is enthusiasm for the aircraft’s
agility, systems redundancy and ability to project force. Capt
Pomphrey is among the first former Kiowa pilots to transition
to the Tiger. The conversion course took four months, involved
55 flying hours, including simulator time, with an additional one
month and a dozen flying hours to become qualified as a battle
captain. Capt Pomphrey said one of the exciting things about the
Tiger was its capacity to integrate with platforms like the RAAF’s
F/A-18 Hornets and troops on the ground. “The joint-fire observers
we’ve been working with in exercises and who’ve been on ops
say they’re getting the same sort of support from the Tiger that
they’ve been used to and we’re now also forging a much closer
integrated relationship with the fast jet guys.” The pilots have at
their disposal three state-of-the-art flight simulators; two at Oakey
and one in Darwin. The simulator allows crews to be challenged
and caters for all modes of training. Scenarios can be tailor-made
for the level of crew experience or the complexity of an upcoming
mission as well as putting pilots and battle captains through their
paces with emergency drills. The simulator can place the crews
anywhere within the Bradshaw, High Range or Shoalwater Bay
training areas and joint fire observers are able to watch simulated
missions from an outside room, giving everyone a much better
appreciation of what the other does.

26 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS Army June 24, 2010
MEMBER (AM) IN THE
MILITARY DIVISION
OF THE ORDER OF
AUSTRALIA
Col Michael Charles BATISTE
For exceptional service to the
Australian Army in the field of
logistics between 2004 and 2009.
Col Batiste has been closely
involved with diverse command
appointments within the field of logistics and has
been instrumental in leading reforms to achieve efficiencies.
As a logistic commander he has improved
performance monitoring of service outputs in base
logistics, and provided better training and skills to
soldiers in shorter timeframes. An outstanding logistics
commander, Col Batiste has set a fine example
to all members of the Australian Army.
Brig Paul Le Gay BRERETON, RFD
For exceptional service to the Australian Army CoS
HQ 5 Bde, Asst CoS LHQ and as Comd 5 Bde. Brig
Brereton has demonstrated exceptional commitment
and service to the Australian Army Reserve.
His leadership and vision over several appointments
have been the foundation for his exceptional performance
in the highest ideals and standards of the
Australian Army.
Lt-Col Robert Douglas COOPER
For exceptional service over the past 25 years to
the Australian Defence Force as a scientific officer
specialising in medical entomology. Lt-Col Cooper
has demonstrated exceptional ability to engage
our region to decrease the malaria threat to ADF
personnel and local civilian populations. He is one
of Australia’s most experienced medical entomologists
and has achieved international recognition
as a leading expert on malaria-vector mosquitoes
throughout the South Pacific. His achievements are
in keeping with the finest traditions of Joint Health
Command, the Australian Army and the ADF.
Col Robert Bruce CROWE
For exceptional service in the sustainment of Army
Avn operations. Col Crowe has made a significant
contribution to Army Avn for more than 20 years.
Specifically he has been an inspirational leader and
engineer in the Army Avn Systems Program Office.
Col Crowe directly contributed to the modifications
and availability of the Australian Army’s Black Hawk
and Chinook helicopter fleets supporting Australian
and coalition soldiers on operations in East Timor,
on regional deployments and in Afghanistan.
Brig Michael George KRAUSE
For exceptional service as the Head of Recruitment
and Retention Implementation Staff throughout 2007
and as Comd 1 Bde during 2008 and 2009. Brig
Krause has provided exceptional service as Head
Recruitment and Retention Implementation Staff in
Defence Personnel Executive and as Comd 1 Bde.
His command of 1 Bde established the critical ethos
and plans for the formation to meet the Australian
Army’s capability growth requirements in coming
years.
Col Gavan John REYNOLDS
For exceptional service to the Australian Army in
the fields of intelligence and career management,
particularly as CO 1 Int Bn, the Director of Officer
Career Management – Army and the Comd Career
Management – Army. Col Reynolds has been instrumental
in the development and implementation of
operational intelligence capability for the Australian
Army. His leadership, intellect and foresight have
been hallmarks of his exceptional service and bring
great credit upon himself and the ADF.
Lt-Col Paul Anthony ROBARDS
For exceptional service to the Australian Army and
the ADF in the field of workforce modelling, forecasting
and analysis. Lt-Col Robards is an exceptional
officer who has displayed professional excellence,
outstanding leadership and drive, and unwavering
commitment and dedication in challenging and
demanding appointments. Through his efforts, the
Australian Army has achieved improved outcomes
in the numbers and balance of personnel, and his
highly sought advice has enabled senior leaders
within the Australian Army to make better informed
personnel and workforce related decisions.
Brig Steven Lyndon SMITH, CSC RFD
For exceptional service to the Australian Army as
the Deputy Comd JTF 633-A, Asst Comd 1 Div
and Comd 9 Bde. Brig Smith has made exceptional
contributions to the operational capability of the
Australian Army Reserve while deployed as the
Deputy Comd JTF 633-A, as Asst Comd 1 Div and
Comd 9 Bde. His vision, personal drive and leadership
have significantly developed operational capability.
Under his command, 9 Bde has made valuable
contributions to several domestic and offshore
operations conducted by the ADF.
MEDAL (OAM) IN THE
MILITARY DIVISION
OF THE ORDER OF
AUSTRALIA
WO1 Gregory Edmond
BARRON
For meritorious service as the
RSM of two FSBs, Force Level
Logistic Asset Five and QUR.
WO1 Barron’s sustained high
level of performance has been outstanding. His professionalism
and dedication have set the conditions
for these units to perform very well. His efforts were
pivotal to the success of Force Level Logistic Asset
Five in the MEAO. His performance is in the finest
traditions of the Australian Army.
WO1 K
For meritorious service as Regimental OPSWO,
SSM B Sqn and RSM of IRR.
Capt Andrew Stephen NORRELL
For meritorious performance in the field of Australian
Army logistics. Capt Norrell has made an outstanding
contribution to the enhancement of the preparedness
of the Australian Army’s aerial delivery
capabilities and broader logistic capability through
his achievement in the progression of pay cases.
His thorough alignment of 1100 complex combat
service support tasks has enabled an outstanding
level of logistic support to Australian Army personnel
engaged on all offshore and domestic operations.
Maj Robert John SUTTON
For meritorious service to the Australian Army in the
field of supply-chain management. Maj Sutton has
worked selflessly for the improvement of logistic governance
throughout his career. His professionalism,
selflessness and meritorious service are of the highest
order and are in keeping with the finest traditions
of the RAInf and the Australian Army.
WO1 Scott John WASSON
For meritorious service as RSM 5/6RVR and 2RAR.
WO1 Wasson’s outstanding professionalism and
devotion to duty directly enhanced the operational
capability of both 5/6RVR and 2RAR ensuring that
personnel were well prepared for deployment. His
leadership and service are in the finest traditions of
the RAInf and the Australian Army.
COMMENDATION FOR
GALLANTRY
Cpl A
For acts of gallantry in action in
Afghanistan in 2008.
Pte D
For acts of gallantry in action in
Afghanistan in 2009.
Cpl M
For acts of gallantry in warlike
operations in Afghanistan in 2009.
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE MEDAL
(DSM)
WO2 Paul Robert BOSWELL
For distinguished leadership
in action while the Tp Sgt-Maj
with the RAA Tp, Afghanistan,
Rotation 2 and attached to the
29 Cdo Regt (UK). WO2 Boswell
demonstrated exceptional leadership
following the ignition of
an improvised explosive device
which injured three British soldiers,
two of them very
seriously, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He
immediately took command of the dangerous situation
and by his excellent judgement and decisive
actions, contributed significantly to saving the lives
of the injured soldiers. His professionalism, leadership
and poise were of the highest order and in
keeping with the finest traditions of the Australian
Army.
Maj G
For distinguished leadership in action in
Afghanistan in 2009.
Capt I
For distinguished leadership in action in
Afghanistan in 2009.
Sgt P
For distinguished leadership in action in
Afghanistan in 2009.
COMMENDATION
FOR DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE
Sgt Jason CARTER
For distinguished performance
of duty in warlike operations
while the RAP Sgt, MRTF 1 in
Afghanistan in 2009.
WO2 D
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike
operations in Afghanistan in 2009.
Sgt D
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike
operations and in action in Afghanistan
in 2009.
WO2 J
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike
operations as an Operations Officer in
Afghanistan in 2009.
Lt Ashley David JUDD
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike
operations and in action while commanding
2 Pl, Cbt Team Tusk, 7RAR Battle Group
(MRTF 1) in the Chora Valley, Afghanistan
on December 29, 2008. While in contact
and under sustained enemy fire Lt Judd
coordinated direct fire support and tactically
manoeuvred his platoon effectively to suppress
the enemy and evacuate a wounded
platoon member. Lt Judd’s courage, leadership
and calm manner were an inspiration
to all of his soldiers and instrumental to his
platoon regaining the initiative.
Lt-Col Eamon Patrick LENAGHAN
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike
operations as the principal Ops Planning
Staff Officer at HQ Regional Command
(South), ISAF, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.
Lt-Col Lenaghan produced plans and orders
of an exceptional standard in support of
Regional Comd (South) operations in southern
Afghanistan. He has distinguished himself
and brought great credit upon Australia while
working in a large multi-national divisional
headquarters through his professional excellence
and outstanding personal qualities.
Maj M
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike
operations and in action in Afghanistan
in 2009.
Sgt S
For distinguished performance of duty in warlike
operations and in action in Afghanistan
in 2009.
CONSPICUOUS
SERVICE CROSS
(CSC)
Lt-Col Kathryn Jane
CAMPBELL
For outstanding achievement
as CO SUR. Lt-Col Campbell
demonstrated significant
professional excellence in
successfully guiding SUR
through a period of considerable
organisational change. Her efforts have
significantly improved the quality of training
provided to ARes officers and have been
in accordance with the highest ideals and
standards of the Australian Army and the
ADF.
Lt-Col Andrew COHN
For outstanding achievement in the area of
psychological resilience training, research
and evaluation, and progression of the ADF
Mental Health Strategy. Lt-Col Cohn is an
exceptional officer who has displayed extraordinary
dedication to duty. He has developed
a resilience-training program which is recognised
around the world as best practice. His
tireless work in implementing the reforms of
the review into mental health services will
ensure that the stigmas and barriers around
mental-health care are being removed within
the ADF.
Lt-Col Steven John FRANKEL
For outstanding achievement as SO1 CIS
and EW Development, AHQ. Lt-Col Frankel
has consistently demonstrated outstanding
technical skills, judgment, leadership and
dedication to duty in the area of networking
capability development. His substantial
achievements have been a result of his determined
efforts to ensure that the Australian
Army is prepared for the networked land force
of the future and operations in the information
age. Lt-Col Frankel’s efforts have brought
credit upon himself, AHQ and the Australian
Army.
Brig William Alfred GRICE
For outstanding achievement as the Director-
General Infrastructure Asset Development.
Brig Grice has consistently demonstrated
outstanding professional skills, judgement,
leadership and dedication to duty. His substantial
achievements have been a result of
his exceptional leadership qualities and his
proven ability to achieve key outcomes. Brig
Grice’s efforts have brought credit upon himself
and the Department of Defence.
Lt-Col Jason James HEDGES
For outstanding achievement as the CoS to
Military
Plaques
Ph: 07 5495 8259
Fax: 07 5499 1231
History Plaques & Boxes Sculptures
Now stocking
Hat Badges Desk Name Plates
Canes & Stands
SPIT POLISHED PRESENTATIONS
NEW OWNERS- Noel &Sheralyn Vellnagel
P.O. Box 1258 , Morayfi eld Qld 4506
sales@spitpolished.com.au
Career Management – Army in 2009. Lt-Col
Hedges displayed exemplary initiative, energy
and dedication to duty in his appointment as
CoS, Career Management – Army. His performance
has been well above that normally
expected of his rank and experience and has
been in keeping with the highest traditions of
the Australian Army.
Lt-Col Stuart Nicholas KENNY
For outstanding achievement as CO 1 Fd
Regt. Lt-Col Kenny has consistently demonstrated
the highest level of leadership, professionalism,
and personal determination during
his current posting. As CO 1 Fd Regt he has
led an undermanned unit to great success on
exercise, deploying its members on operational
service and in corporate governance
while in barracks.
Lt-Col M
For outstanding achievement as the OC Log
Spt Sqn, SASR.
Col Craig Andrew SCHRAMM
For outstanding achievement as CO 2HSB
and senior health officer, Sth Qld. An exceptional
officer displaying inspirational professional
excellence as the CO 2HSB and senior
health officer, Sth Qld, Col (then Lt-Col)
Schramm was responsible for the provision
of high readiness Level 3 combat health support
for the Australian Army. In doing so, he
demonstrated outstanding achievement in
the management of a complex and extensive
workload.
Brig William Timothy SOWRY
For outstanding devotion to duty in a nonwarlike
situation as Comd ISF in East Timor.
As Comd ISF, Brig Sowry established credibility,
respect and honourable standing within
East Timor. His efforts have contributed
extensively to the security of the nation and
resulted in a significant enhancement to the
reputation and standing of the ADF within
East Timor.
BAR TO THE CONSPICUOUS
SERVICE CROSS (CSC AND
BAR)
Col Jeffrey Martin QUIRK, CSC
For outstanding achievement as the Director
Coord – Army, AHQ. Col Quirk provided
exceptional leadership and personal commitment
in the management of complex
and highly sensitive matters that were of
direct importance to the Australian Army. His
achievements have been in accordance with
the finest traditions of the Australian Army.
CONSPICUOUS
SERVICE MEDAL
(CSM)
WO2 Ian David
BROADBENT
For meritorious devotion to
duty as the OPSWO of HQ 1
Div, especially in support of
operational and logistic readiness
of the Deployable Joint
Force HQ. WO2 Broadbent
has exhibited outstanding
service as the OPSWO of HQ
1 Div. His outstanding planning skills, tireless
and exemplary commitment to preparedness,
initiative and strong leadership ensured a
high level of operational and logistic deployment
readiness within HQ 1 Div. His professionalism,
leadership, personal drive, enthusiasm
and dedication to duty have brought
credit to himself and the Australian Army.
WO2 Melissa Jane CHURCHILL
For meritorious devotion to duty as the WO
Pers at HQ Sth Qld Australian Army Cadets
Bde in support of youth development. WO2
Churchill has successfully developed a wide
range of administrative processes and procedures
that have enabled Sth Qld Australian
Army Cadets Bde to meet its significant corporate
governance responsibilities. Through
her personal dedication and commitment she
has brought great credit on herself, her Corps
and the Australian Army.
Cpl Meagan Jane HOLMES
For meritorious devotion to duty as UPR
3CER. Cpl Holmes is a highly motivated and
extremely capable junior leader who has performed
exceptionally well as the unit pay representative
of 3CER. Her proactive approach
and attention to detail have ensured a highly
successful transition to GORPS. Cpl Holmes’
efforts are of the highest order and in keeping
with the finest traditions of the Australian
Army.
WO1 Lesley Anne HUNT
For outstanding achievement as the WO
Admin for the Active and Standby Staff Gp.
WO1 Hunt’s outstanding and dedicated
management of the financial resources of the
Active and Standby Staff Gp has proven to
be a key factor in the effectiveness of the unit.
Her depth of knowledge combined with a systematic,
effective, and innovative approach to
problem solving has consistently produced a
very high level of administrative support for
all members of the unit. Further, her tireless
efforts have been a key factor in the high rate
of retention of soldiers and officers in the unit.
Cpl Christopher JOHANSSON
For meritorious achievement in a non-war-
�NEW
OWNERS
www.spitpolished.com.au
like situation as the Acting RQ with JTF631
in East Timor in 2008. Cpl Johansson, as the
Acting RQ JTF631 in East Timor, proved to be
capable well beyond expectations for his rank
and experience. He worked tirelessly and on
his own initiative to improve the accounting
systems of the task force significantly, and
provided an excellent model for other operations
to follow.
WO1 Michael Walter KING
For meritorious devotion to duty as the QM
12/40RTR. WO1 King has displayed outstanding
enterprise, professional excellence and
superior interpersonal skills as the QM of
12/40RTR. His dedication and personal application
to his tasks have been exemplary and in
accordance with the highest ideals and standards
of the Australian Army and the ADF.
Maj Jodie Karla LORDING
For meritorious achievement as the 2IC and
OC 8 Bde Op Spt Coy in 2008 and 2009. Maj
Lording displayed extraordinary leadership,
technical expertise and capacity for work in the
provision of complex administrative and logistics
support to multiple dependent units within
8 Bde. She performed exceptionally well in a
role above her rank and experience and was
personally responsible for the successful implementation
of a range of initiatives that improved
the administrative and logistic processes within
the brigade significantly.
Sgt Lachlan McMAHON
For meritorious devotion to duty as the
Telecommunication System Supervisor,
System Manager and System Engineer of
1 Sig Regt. Sgt McMahon is an excellent
soldier who displays consistent excellence,
inspirational leadership, initiative, and outstanding
dedication in a range of appointments
including Tp Sgt of 665 Tp, the Manager of
Telecommunications for 101 Sig Sqn and, more
recently, as the Tp Sgt of the HR Cbt Sig Tp.
Sgt McMahon’s management, organisation and
training directly improved the deployable CIS
capability of 1 Sig Regt.
Maj Brett Adam NELSON
For meritorious achievement as the OIC of the
Specialist Recruiting Team – Engineering, DFR
Victoria. Maj Nelson is an exceptional officer
who, as the OIC of the Specialist Recruiting
Team – Engineering, has been responsible for
significantly enhancing the standing of the ADF
within the civilian engineering community. His
extraordinary and accomplished networking
ability, unrelenting dedication to duty and superior
organisational skills have directly resulted
in a dramatic increase in the number of applications
made by engineering candidates to join
the ADF.
Maj Justin Stafford OLDE
For meritorious achievement as a Trial
Manager at the Australian Defence Test and
Evaluation Office, Capability Development
Group, particularly as the Trial Director for
the Project Land 121 Medium/Heavy Vehicle
Comparative Evaluation Trial. Maj Olde has
been pivotal in designing, orchestrating and
managing Defence Trial 871, the Project Land
121 Medium/Heavy Comparative Evaluation
Trial. His outstanding management, coordination
and execution of Defence Trial 871 have
been exemplary and will directly lead to the
procurement of the Australian Defence Forces’
future medium/heavy vehicle fleet. Maj Olde’s
exceptional standards of professionalism,
organisation, drive and commitment are an
inspiration to his peers and subordinates and
are in keeping with the finest traditions of the
Australian Army.
Maj Mark Donald RIDDLE
For meritorious achievement in the development
of a data management system for the
Australian Army’s Doctrine Wing. An exceptionally
skilled and dedicated officer whose
performance is exemplary in all regards, Maj
Riddle developed a data management system
for Doctrine Wing, Land Warfare Development
Centre that revolutionised the management of
all aspects of Australian Army doctrine. This
system, designed to manage highly complex
and diverse data from geographically dispersed
outposts across Australia, was developed
entirely on Maj Riddle’s own initiative and
largely in his own time.
Sgt Phillip Robert SCANLAN
For meritorious achievement as a BQMS,
16AD Regt and CQMS Timor Leste Battle
Group Five. Sgt Scanlan has displayed exceptional
professionalism and outstanding dedication
to duty while effectively performing the role
of a WO2 in three consecutive appointments,
both in barracks and on operations. His accomplishments
and outstanding service over a sustained
period have brought great credit upon
his unit, Corps and the Australian Army and
are the actions of an exceptional soldier.
WO2 Wayne Michael VICKERS
For meritorious achievement as the Force
Protection ECM Warrant Officer Instructor
at the School of Signals. WO2 Vickers has
displayed steadfast determination and made a
profound contribution to the training of Force
Protection ECM to ADF personnel. His accomplishments,
selfless devotion to duty, technical
expertise and ability have undoubtedly contributed
to the safety of personnel deployed overseas,
and clearly identify him as a respected
and extremely professional soldier.
Army congratulates
all recipients of
Honours and Awards
in the 2010 Queen’s
Birthday Honours list.

Army June 24, 2010
I WOULD like to ask a question in regards
to infantry qualifications available from
the defencequals.edu.au website.
The following qualifications have expired
and are not scheduled to be renewed:
Regimental Signaller: 80223ACT Certificate
III in Radio Communication Operation,
and 12719ACT Certificate IV in Radio
Communication Supervision.
They expired on June 30, 2004, and one
can assume if they have not been renewed
by now they are not going to be in the near
uture.
When having a telephone conversation
ith one of the office’s attendants in regards
o other matters I asked why they are no
onger available. I was told that when they
xpired it was up to our ECN manager to
review the matter and request that a new
qualification be raised.
There are not many qualifications given to
an infanteer upon discharge from the Army.
However, being proficient at using radios and
having a high level of skill at handling communications
recognised with a national civil
ccreditation would be of great benefit when
reintegrating back into civilian careers.
Cpl Geoffrey Loftus
5RAR
Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Col Michael Kingsford, Commandant CATC,
responds:
THE original qualifications referred to by
Cpl Loftus were written in very specific
terms and related directly to the operation
of outdated radio communication
equipment.
Unfortunately, these are no longer rele-
HAVING been a PTI for the past
13 years and constantly trying to
get the best results from soldiers
and the units I have supported,
I am aware of the huge benefits
that playing team sports bring.
Even while on operations the
teamwork, camaraderie and simple
release that it can bring can’t be
measured.
What can be measured are the
dollars that we spend every year on
avoidable injuries. For example, the
picture on page 33 of the May 13
dition of Army shows a full-con-
vant and, as he points out, have expired. Had
these qualifications been written in more
generic terms, for example, only referring
to the use of “in-service communications
equipment” it would have been a simple task
to renew the qualifications.
However, they were not and entirely
new qualifications must be added to Army’s
scope, which is a time consuming process
involving a number of external agencies.
That said, with the impending introduction
of new combat communications courses
(BCCC etc) CATC has already begun this
process, which should be completed in 2010.
What does this mean for Cpl Loftus?
First, if he possesses the original qualifications
he can simply apply for RCC/RPL
against the new qualifications. He would
also need to include evidence of currency,
through experience which, given his appointment,
should not be a problem.
Second, if he does not already possess
any of these qualifications then he should
again apply for RCC/RPL based on his previous
training and experience. Again relatively
simple.
Finally, should Cpl Loftus leave the
Army before the new qualifications come
on to Army’s scope then he can apply
retrospectively.
The point-of-contact for any RCC/RPL
applications for Cpl Loftus is the RAInf SO2
Trade & Training Cell at HQ CATC, who
will assist him with the application process
and will also be able to advise on the
progress of the new qualifications. Note:
Cpl Loftus can do likewise for any qualifications
on Army’s scope that he feels he might
qualify for.
tact game of AFL being played
with no mouthguards being worn
and one member wearing a ring on
his right hand.
These simple things that we
highlight every day seem to be
the first overlooked when we riskassess
these types of activities, be it
in barracks or while deployed.
While I have no doubt the game
was played with the best intentions,
the risk of major dental injury and
degloving of the member’s right
hand have been greatly increased in
this instance.
Sport has been scaled back over
the past several years because of
operational commitments and the
risk of injury.
Sport and PT played appropriately
with the correct risk mitigation
in place is a must for servicemen
and woman today and into the
future. If you have PTIs or combat
fitness leaders within your areas,
they will ensure these events continue
to flourish and someone does
not become an NBC over something
that is easily avoided.
WO2 Simon O’Regan
ALTC
Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla
LETTERS AND VIEWPOINTS 27
Exiting with trade skills
Simple precautions
easily overlooked
HOW TO HAVE
YOUR SAY
■ Preference is given
to letters under 300
words.
■ All letter writers
must include their
name, unit, location
and contact number
for purposes of verification.
■ Letters might be
rejected if they are too
long, abusive or can
be answered by the
author’s unit.
■ Efforts will be
made to seek official
responses, where
appropriate.
■ Email letters to
armynews@
defencenews.gov.au
In touch: Some communications qualifications are radio type-specific and CATC has begun writing
new broader combat communication courses. Photo by Sgt Mick Davis
Seeking former 6RAR soldier
I SEEK assistance from readers of
Army once more in an effort to find
a recent veteran so I can return two
medals to him.
This time I’m looking for J.S. Van
Den Heuvel.
He served as a private with 6RAR
and only discharged within the past
few years. His address on discharge
was in Nerang, Queensland, however,
he no longer lives there.
If anyone has information about his
current whereabouts, please contact
me at llanwarne80@hotmail.com or
via the DRN.
Lt-Col Glyn Llanwarne
Military Strategic Commitments
Russell Offices, Canberra

LAND SYSTEMS DIVISION
Are you a Service member considering employment options, looking for change but still wanting to be part of the Defence
team? A civilian role in the Defence Materiel Organisation’s (DMO) Land Systems Division could be your perfect fit.
Your contribution will continue to benefit the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as you use the knowledge, skills and experience that
you gained in the ADF to deliver new equipment or sustain our existing fleets in a civilian role.
Land Systems offers a broad range of opportunities to suit experienced soldiers and officers. We have a range of opportunities within
the Australian Public Service (APS) available at varying levels. APS salary scales and conditions are available at:
http://intranet.defence.gov.au/dwr.
Primary areas of employment include Project Managers, Schedulers, Integrated Logistics Support Managers, Systems Engineers,
Technical Advisors, Fleet Managers, Inventory Controllers and Procurement Officers. A comprehensive suite of training available for
these roles is provided by the DMO.
Applying for APS roles is a straightforward process. Just follow the instructions of the position you are applying for on the DMO
employment website.
APS positions in Defence are filled using a merit based process. This process is used to ensure that Defence employs the best
applicant available for the position. You will be assessed by a selection panel against your resume, claims against the selection
criteria, interview and referee checks. Your military experience is recognised in this process.
Embarking on a large recruitment campaign, Land Systems is keen to retain and utilise the knowledge, skills and experience that
our current soldiers and officers possess. Life out of uniform does not have to mean life out of Defence.
If you’re interested in exploring a civilian career in Land Systems or one of our other DMO Systems Divisions, with positions located
throughout Australia, you are encouraged to check the DMO employment website or contact us.
TONY DANGER “I FOUND STABILITY FOR MY FAMILY.”
SENIOR TECHNICAL
ADVISOR
Armaments
APS 6
After 20 years in the
Army, a posting close
to family and with the
children beginning
school, I was beginning
to consider what
my future would hold. It was during that
last posting that I really started to look for
employment opportunities that would meet my
goals as well as provide stability for my family.
My last job as a soldier was as an armourer
within the Royal Australian Electrical and
Mechanical Engineers (RAEME). The position
was as a Senior Technical Advisor with
Armament Systems Program Office (ARMTSPO)
in Small Arms and Technical Integrity.
With experience gained during my final posting
to the DMO as well as throughout my career
in the Army, I prepared myself to pursue a new
career within the APS transitioning across into a
civilian Senior Technical Advisor, APS 6 position.
The career path change had many benefits;
these included my family, my future career
and also for Defence as
the corporate knowledge
gained through my career
will remain in Defence.
There are many training
opportunities within the
public service that allow
you to continue your
professional development
DEFENCE MATERIEL ORGANISATION | www.defence.gov.au/dmo
and possible future employment/promotion.
Other benefits include being able to transfer
across any accrued leave such as long service
and personal leave. The real main benefit to this
transfer is the ability to continue your contact
with the network of people you have made
throughout your career to enable you to provide
and sustain the equipment that the ADF use to
complete its mission requirements.
RAY ASHTON “THE GRASS ISN’T GREENER IN PRIVATE INDUSTRY.”
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
COMPLIANCE
AND ASSURANCE
Strategy and
Governance
EL 1
In 2001 I decided to
leave the Australian
Regular Army (ARA)
after serving 23 years.
My career in the ARA was with the Royal
Australian Armoured Corps with highlights
being Tank Squadron Commander and 2IC
of the School of Armour. My decision to
leave the ARA was based on being a single/
non-custodial father at the time. I felt that my
primary responsibility was to my children who
live in Victoria.
I found work in the corporate world in the
Business Development field, but decided
to return to Defence in 2006, this time on
continuous full time service in the DMO
Operations Cell based in Victoria Barracks–
Melbourne. However, my role in the Operations
Cell was relatively short lived, as I was
seconded to a Logistics Governance role in
Land Systems Division. I enjoyed the work and
applied for the role, successfully transferring to
the APS as a Deputy Director (EL 1).
The benefits of returning to Defence in the
APS are many. The five years outside in
private industry confirmed in my mind that
the ‘grass is not always greener’. Defence
is a very good employer compared to many
corporate or small/medium enterprises. I
have found that my skills as an Army Officer
adapt easily to the APS environment. The
APS also provides the necessary training
to aid in an individual’s career, whilst also
benefiting the Service.

LAND SYSTEMS DIVISION CONTACTS
DMO Employment
www.dmojobs.gov.au
Land Systems Recruitment
LSDHR.Recruitment@defence.gov.au
BRETT SNELLING “TIME TO BROADEN MY CAREER.”
NATIONAL FLEET
MANAGER
Indirect Fire Support
Weapons
APS 6
I began working for
Defence in 1986 when
I joined the Army as
a young apprentice.
Promoted through the
ranks I finished my time in uniform as a Warrant
Officer Class Two as a Fitter Armament. I was
posted around Australia and moved between
Infantry, Artillery and Armoured units.
In January of 2006, I decided it was time for
me to broaden my career perspectives. I felt
I could still contribute to Defence, so I made
the decision to move across to the APS in the
Land Systems Division of the DMO. From there
I haven’t looked back.
I work as the National Fleet Manager for the
Indirect Fire Support Weapons Fleet. This
position involves the management of a small
team of Inventory, Procurement and Technical
personnel to provide support to a range of
equipment including 81mm Mortar, 105mm
and 155mm Howitzers and Gun Artillery
pieces.
My civilian job is responsible for an annual
budget of approximately $6.9m to achieve
Army’s performance targets in the areas of
Demand Performance (inventory), Operational
Availability, Repair and Loan Pool levels and
Equipment Turn around Time (maintenance). I
achieve these targets through agreements with
Joint Logistics Command for depot level repair
and maintenance, with support from local and
overseas industry and the use of Foreign Military
Sales arrangements for repair parts.
Prior to my current role, I was working as
the Senior Technical Advisor for the ADF
Catering and Field/
Barracks Fleets
within the DMO.
In this role I was
responsible for
providing technical
advice, conducting
technical
investigations,
review/rewrite
of technical
LSD Staff Officer 2 Military Personnel
MAJ Rick Loveridge 03 9282 4095
LSD Administrative Commanding Officer
LTCOL Simon Heritage 03 9282 4506
specifications and the conduct of tender
evaluations.
The skills, knowledge and experience I
gained while working as a soldier gave me
the foundation for employment in the DMO.
Retiring as the Artificer Sergeant Major of the
1st Battalion RAR in 2005, the transition to the
DMO has been rewarding both professionally
and financially. I have built upon my military and
trade training through DMO professionalisation
support programs in Project Management and
Materiel Logistics.
I would recommend to those current serving
members (of all Corps and levels) that are
considering leaving the Army, that a job in the
DMO should be considered.
BOB LUMLEY “SEAMLESS TRANSITION.”
PROJECT DIRECTOR
M113 Upgrade Project
EL 2
My career has come a
long way since my days
as an Army Apprentice
and my Defence
career didn’t end with
my resignation from
the Army in 2002 as
a Lieutenant Colonel. I went on to take up a
number of senior project management roles
in the APS within the DMO in Land Systems
Division in Melbourne. I am currently the
Executive Level 2 Project Director managing
the M113 Upgrade Project.
My experience in Army has served me very
well. First in winning a position in the APS,
then in progressing my civilian career and now
in applying my experience to the myriad of
decisions required to run an $800m plus major
Defence project to introduce a great bit of kit.
I am extremely happy with how Army provided
ROGER HYDE OAM “I CARVED OUT A CAREER IN LAND SYSTEMS.”
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
JNT2097 (Redfin)
EL 2
In 1999 I was posted
to Support Command,
which has evolved
into the Land Systems
Division of the DMO,
as the Warrant Officer
Class Two, Engineer
Technical Advisor in Engineer Systems
Program Office. As a Royal Australian
Engineer, my role was to provide engineer
technical advice to the Program Office and
in particular to Project Managers who were
managing projects specifically for the Royal
Australian Corps of Engineers.
I decided that the posting to the DMO was
to be my last military posting as I wanted to
settle down in my home town of Melbourne.
Although I was posted to LSD as a Technical
Advisor I sought an opportunity to carve
out a new career in Project Management
and enrolled in a two year part-time Project
Management program through the University
me a satisfying career including four years of
full time schooling to earn an honours degree
in mechanical engineering and another year
to obtain a masters degree in military vehicle
technology in the United Kingdom. I am also
very pleased with how my training and career
continued to progress after leaving the Army.
I was put through the rigours of the United
States BOEING Complex Project Managers
Course and sponsored by the DMO to be
of Southern Queensland. During this time I was
fortunate to be associated with motivated and
skilled Project Managers who mentored and
provided me with opportunities to manage a
number of small and non-complex Engineer
Corps related projects. I was privileged enough
to be awarded an Order of Australia Medal for
my services to the DMO, in particular to the
East Timor conflict.
I spent almost three years in uniform working
in a public service environment followed by a
two year stint as a consultant. The transition
to the public service in 2002 was relatively
straightforward and it provided me with the
financial and job security I was used to whilst
in uniform. I set goals and committed myself to
further professional development.
I joined the public service at the APS 6 level
where I managed a $15m Minor project with
one other staff member. Eight years on and I
have managed several Minor Projects and I am
now managing my third Major Project as the
EL 2 Program Director. I am now responsible
for up to 35 staff from a variety of disciplines
such as Project Management, Logistics,
certified as a Practising Project Director (CPPD)
through the Australian Institute of Project
Management.
You hear the catchword ‘seamless’ used a lot.
In this case, my transition from the Army to
the APS has been exactly that. My personal
leave was transferred across; my information
technology access didn’t change; I still work and
socialise with the same mates I had while I was
serving; and my career has continued to grow.
Engineering, Finance and Contracting in both
civilian and military capacities.
After joining the public service I continued to
develop my Project Management skills and
qualifications which complemented the CEO
DMO’s initiative to professionalise the DMO.
I attribute my success to the people I have
worked with during my time in the Army and
the DMO. Transitioning to the DMO has been a
rewarding experience that I would recommend
to anyone in the military to consider should
they be leaving the services. The Australian
Defence Organisation as a whole and
particularly the DMO have a lot to offer not only
to uniformed members but public servants
alike. If you’re considering a move, then
consider the DMO.
LSD Administrative Commanding Officer
LTCOL Colin Mattey 03 9282 6473
LSD Deputy Director Human Resources
Tate Hirdle 03 9282 6820
| professionalise | re-prioritise | standardise | benchmark | improve industry relationships and industry performance | lead reform |
DMO: MAY002/10

30 TRAINING Army June 24, 2010
Gurkhas
at home in
Townsville
y Lt Paul McKay
1RAR played host to 160 officers and
soldiers from Support Company 2
Royal British Gurkha Rifles (2RGR)
who travelled to Townsville to participate
in Exercise Pacific Kukri.
The soldiers, who are mostly
Nepalese, are from the British Army
Brunei-based Garrison on the island of
Borneo. They are preparing to deploy to
Afghanistan early next year.
TFTA was selected for the initial
pre-deployment training because of the
flexibility it provided to commanders to
conduct manoeuvre war fighting. Live
field-firing exercises were conducted
beyond what would be achievable on the
maller live-firing ranges in the jungles
f Brunei.
Training officer Capt Ian Cameron
aid the challenging six-week exercise,
held from April 12-May 30, gave 2RGR
participants the training they needed.
“The training initially started at
low-level tactics and culminated with a
number of large live-firing assaults using
many different weapon systems,” Capt
ameron said.
“The soldiers from 2RGR normally
pend three years in Brunei before returnng
to the UK. This three-year tour will
be interrupted by six months in the chal-
INCOME TAX
RETURNS
PHONE
PHONE
BRISBANE
195 Samford Road Enoggera Qld
WEB
lenging environment of Afghanistan.”
For many 2RGR members, this will be
their third or fourth trip to Afghanistan,
having also served in Sierra Leone, Iraq,
Bosnia, Kosovo and East Timor.
Initial training commenced with
familiarisation of Australian conditions,
equipment and ranges, followed by section
and platoon training, culminating
with combat-team live firing assaults
supported by offensive support.
The soldiers, renowned for professionalism
in dress and drill, celebrated
Anzac Day with 1RAR. The Gallipoli
Campaign, a significant Battle Honour
for the RGR, is usually remembered by
the Gurkhas on August 7.
With the training concluded, 2RGR
soldiers undertook adventure training,
including rappelling and rock climbing
facilitated by C Coy, 1 RAR.
Hosting 2RGR gave the soldiers of
1RAR an insight into the uniqueness
and cultural peculiarities of the famous
British infantry unit.
It gave soldiers the chance to observe
the flexibility provided to sub-unit
and platoon commanders by having a
Manoeuvre Support Section to employ, a
capability 1RAR is developing.
Selection for service in the Gurkhas
is competitive and arduous, taking place
in the Himalayas in Nepal once a year.
That’s a knife: Soldiers from Support Company 2 Royal British Gurkha Rifles
(2RGR) take part in Ex Pacific Kukri in Townsville.
07 3354 3939
07 3355 4080
austaxqld.com.au
SPECIALISING IN INCOME TAX RETURNS
FOR DEFENCE FORCE PERSONNEL
FOR OVER 20 YEARS
By Cpl Zenith King
MORE than 40 years ago, former
2Lt Michael Von Berg, 5RAR,
was tasked by his CO to raise the
first Australian Army reconnaissance
platoon in theatre during his
tour of South Vietnam.
In 1966 with 48 hours notice
Mr Von Berg and a select group of
JNCOs created and implemented the
first two-week basic course, based
on training from the SAS in country.
On May 17, 2010, reconnaissance,
surveillance and sniper (RSS)
platoon 2RAR had an opportunity
to learn from the best as they welcomed
their founder and former
recon platoon commander Mr
Von Berg and former patrol commander
Bill Harvey along with colleague
Trevor Cheeseman to the
Townsville-based unit to observe
their basic recon course.
Mr Von Berg said the role of
his platoon in 1966 was to fill an
information void that was not being
provided by SASR or rifle company
patrols. “There was a gap in the
patrolling being conducted 15-30km
REGISTERED
TAX AGENT
forward of our fire support bases
(FSB),” Mr Von Berg said.
“The rifle companys were conducting
aggressive patrols up to
15km forward of the FSB. SASR
patrols were patrolling 30km and
beyond from the FSB. The CO at
the time wanted his own ‘eyes and
ears’ patrolling between 15-30km
beyond each FSB.”
Since Vietnam, reconnaissance
platoons have evolved into RSS platoons
of each of the Army’s seven
regular battalions.
Mr Von Berg and Mr Harvey’s
visit provided soldiers with an
insight into the history of their trade
and allowed the men to see how
reconnaissance operates today and
how the TMP they created has been
adapted and improved.
“While the equipment being
employed by the modern RSS platoon
is a significant improvement
over our equipment scale, it is
immensely satisfying to realise the
soldiers possess the same enduring
qualities. They are passionate about
their soldiering and they seek to
excel in their field-craft, battle-craft
INCOME TAX RETURNS
Shared experience: Pte Ben Katz gives orders during
live-fire break-contact drills at Mt Stuart while Vietnam vets
Michael Von Berg, Trevor Cheeseman and Bill Harvey watch
the action. Photos by LCpl Mark Doran
Sharing of knowledge
Specialising in Income Tax Returns for
Armed Forces Personnel for over 20 YEARS
SYDNEY LEVEL 1, 23 OXFORD RD, INGLEBURN
PHONE 02 9829 4188
and fitness,” Mr Von Berg said.
Pte Daniel Angus, RSS Pl
2RAR, said the experiences of the
inaugural RAR Recon Pl were relevant
today. “The lessons learnt by
Mick and Bill in South Vietnam are
of enduring relevance for the current
soldiers, NCO’s and officers of
the regiment’s RSS platoons,” Pte
Angus said.
During the five-day visit, Mr Von
Berg and Mr Harvey showed the
RSS platoons of 1 and 2RAR the
original training syllabus, orders and
numerous photos from their time in
Vietnam. They discussed their experiences
as reconnaissance patrolmen
in South Vietnam, their course experiences
and lessons learnt.
The recon basic course in turn
conducted live-fire break-contact
drills at Mt Stuart Training Area to
demonstrate elements of the training
they had completed.
OC Spt Coy 2RAR Maj Ben
McLennan said the visit was an
overwhelming success. “It has
inspired the soldiers in performing
their role in training for known and
contingency deployments.”
RECON ROLE
� Steeped in history,
the soldiers in Recon
Pl 5RAR were the
first Australian troops
on the summit of
Long Hai Hills in
South Vietnam.
� The primary role
of the RSS Pl is to
collect relevant and
timely information
that is used at company,
battalion and
brigade level for planning
purposes.
� Preceding the first
course, the 5RAR
Recon Pl conducted
continual covert
reporting in five sixman
patrols for the
remainder of the battalion’s
deployment.
� It was not until the
1980s that a reconnaissance
platoon
was deemed organic
to the RAR battalions.

Army June 24, 2010
Fast becoming the #1 tax agent
for ADF members
Maximum returns - We know all the specific deductions, so you get a great tax
return every year!
Phone consultations - All tax returns are completed over the phone, so you
don’t have to leave your base, ship or assignment.
One tax agent - We are not limited by locality so you and your family
don’t ever have to look for another tax agent again.
Defence Force tax specialists - We have
extensive experience across all ranks
and specialities, including:
� Members who have served overseas,
and/or have investment properties
� Members who have fallen behind
on lodging their tax returns
TRAINING 31
Air time a lift for 3 Bde
Thumbing a ride: Members of B Coy, 2RAR, wait for an airlift to High Range (above) as a Black Hawk
loadmaster watches a Chinook come in to land at High Range (inset). Photos by LCpl Mark Doran
By LCpl Mark Doran
A COMPANY-level airlift of
soldiers from Lavarack Barracks
to the Townsville Field Training
Area (TFTA) was a feature of
3 Bde’s air manoeuvre training
from May 24-27.
For some soldiers it was their first
time in a Black Hawk or Chinook.
Maj Mick Buchanan, OC B Coy,
2RAR, led the combat team with
troops from 2RAR and 1RAR’s
Mortar Pl on one of the airlifts.
“As part of 3 Bde, readiness is our
main game and being able to deploy
from both air and sea is very important
to us,” Maj Buchanan said.
Three Black Hawks and two
Chinooks from 5 Avn Regt moved the
combat team to TFTA.
The airlift was also a treat for
passing civilians on the highway as
they stopped to watch the action.
During the air manoeuvre training
period, soldiers, equipment, vehicles
and Hamel guns were moved to locations
at TFTA.
Lt-Col James Brown, CO 5 Avn
Regt, said it was a complex operation
and in some cases carried a relatively
high risk.
“The training is useful when
deploying troops into combat zones
and what we are doing here is honing
some very specific skills to do with air
mobility,” Lt-Col Brown said.
Comd 3 Bde Brig Stuart Smith
said the training was important to
“ensure vital air mobile tactics, techniques
and procedural skills were
maintained.”
Call 1300 763 575 24/7
or visit us online at www.phatreturns.com.au
phat.cdr

Your unit
Life Insurance
It’s nice to know that your unit on the home front will be looked after if anything happens to you. Because life is full of
uncertainties no matter how fit and healthy you might be now. So if you have people who depend on you financially,
then consider Defence Health Term Life Insurance for their protection. It will even cover you on warlike operations if you
take it out before you know you are to be deployed. Don’t delay.
For a quote, brochure or application form call Defence Health on 1800 335 425 or visit www.defencehealth.com.au
This information is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider your personal circumstances and the relevant
Product Disclosure Statement in deciding whether to acquire this product. You may wish to seek independent advice. This product is underwritten by Asteron Life Limited (ABN 64 001 698 228, AFSL
237903) and Defence Health receives remuneration of 11.78% of all premiums you pay to Asteron Life Limited. The Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement may be obtained by
calling the Defence Health Member Service Centre on 1800 335 425 or downloaded from www.defencehealth.com.au

Army June 24, 2010
��������������������������������������������
�������������������������������
����
������������
��������������
�������������������
�������������������
��������������������
�
�����������������
�����������������������������
����������������������
�������������������������
����
��������
������������������
��������������������
���������
������������������
������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
���������������������������������������
FREEZING cold and sopping
wet, survivors were found
and safely rescued during
simulated search and rescue
drills on 9 Bde’s new training
initiative – Ex Rhino Surge.
A first of its kind for
Defence in South Australia, the
exercise was held from May
22-23.
The SA Police, State
Emergency Service, Country
Fire Service, Metropolitan Fire
Service and 9 Ready Reserve
Force (9RRF) combined skills
and capabilities to improve
state management of the everincreasing
number of joint
emergency call-outs.
SES official Grant Guyer
said Ex Rhino Charge was a
smart initiative.
“As the soldiers found out,
search and rescue can be like
trying to find a needle in a haystack
but, by working together
and increasing numbers on the
ground, we can improve our
efforts,” Mr Guyer said.
“Training like this is really
good value, it allows everyone
on the ground to really
understand and appreciate
the benefits of multi-agency
command and joint-control
arrangements.”
With the training scenario
dishing up severe weather,
widespread destruction and
flooding across three states,
9RRF was tasked to provide
TRAINING 33
Flood of rescue efforts
Difficult terrain: Members of 9RRF stretcher a ‘casualty’ at Saunders Gorge in a training scenario that encompassed foul
weather, flooding and destruction. Photo by LCpl Glenn Power
assistance to the relevant government
agencies and emergency
services to enhance the
overall response.
Troop commander 3/9 LH
(SAMR) Lt Duncan Hains was
impressed with the speed of his
troops’ response to the call for
action and with the communication
methods adopted by the
field command post, as well
as the SES’s incident tracking
systems.
“The field command post
– similar to an Army HQ CP
– kept everything on the rails,
co-ordinating logistics and
providing communications
to the people on the ground,”
Lt Hains said. “It was well
equipped, with government
radio network, HF radio, VHF
capabilities, telephone and
internet access.”
He said he had to be careful
how he used Army terminology,
jargon and acronyms in
the joint agency activity.
“Although, it didn’t take us
long to adapt, bridging that gap
ensured we all had clear, precise
communication,” he said.
“On these exercises we all
need to work closely together,
rehearsing major call-outs and
getting to understand the idiosyncrasies
of each others service
so we can respond immediately,
with little duplication,
for maximum outcomes from
minimal assets.”

34 TRAINING Army June 24, 2010
Building practice: Participants on a bridging course return to their moorings at Ross Island Barracks after a hard day’s work. Photo by LCpl Mark Doran
Units back to basics
By Cpl Zenith King
WATER skills of combat engineers were
tested in May as members from 3CER
and elements of 35 Fd Sqn participated
in a bridge erection propulsion boat
course (BEPB) at Ross Island Barracks.
From May 17-28, 13 engineers plus
staff and instructors participated concurrently
in a two-week BEPB course, floatng
support bridge (FSB) training and
atermanship training.
Senior instructor WO2 Shawn
Goodbody, 3CER, said the training was
part of the unit’s effort to get back to
basics after the operational focus of recent
years.
“Most of the people this year have
recently come back from Afghanistan or
Timor so it was part of developing there
skills,” he said.
This training allowed experienced sappers
to revise and improve their watermanship
skills while, for newer sappers,
the activity enhanced their skill sets.
WO2 Goodbody said the BEPB
course, usually conducted at SME, was
a competency obtained by soldiers once
they completed IETs.
“This was the first BEPB they have
run in Townsville for nearly five years
but the training was a success.
“We had a shortage of qualified people
and it fits easily into our training
schedule.
“This competency will assist in
putting floating bridges into the water
so we can conduct river crossings and
work in the ocean off ships.”
BEPB provides a floating support
system to the Army and is designed to
allow engineers to traverse water cross-
ings of all sizes. It works in conjunction
with the FSB as a propulsion and
anchorage system.
The FSB consists of a ramp and
internal modules that can be transported
by road to the bridging location.
The FSB can be erected into a bridge
or raft and the BEPB is used to manoeuvre
each component during construction,
and the entire structure when completed.
The specialist training employed
watermanship skills that can be used for
both military-type missions and humanitarian
efforts.
Sleuths
hone
their
skills
FOUR members of
the ADF Investigative
Service (ADFIS) have
honed their skills in
response to sudden
death, sex and drug
offences, fraud, intelligence
and victim
identification.
Army personnel Sgt
Gary Ritchie, Sgt Jeff
Lyon and Cpl Nathan
Bailey were joined by
RAAF Sgt Paul Judges
for Exercise Nomad
10 at RAAF Base
Learmonth, Western
Australia from April 27
to May 4. They were part
of the airfield operational
support element.
Maj Martin Lark, HQ
ADFIS, said operational
certification assessments
tested members under
demanding conditions
and within a short time
frame to replicate operational
environments.
“Investigators must
show ability to think on
their feet and adapt to the
conditions before them,
which is essential in an
operational theatre,” Maj
Lark said.
The assessments were
conducted under the
vigilant eyes of ADFIS
command warrant officer
WO1 Andrew Johnston
and CPO Peter Ensor.
The scenarios included
a victim identification
scene where objects had
to be collected as evidence
and carefully processed
in harsh conditions.
Sqn-Ldr Jerry Nair,
HQ ADFIS, said the
scenarios were an essential
element for ensuring
investigators could
respond to incidents.
The exercise, co-ordinated
by No 2 Airfield
Defence Squadron,
allowed ADFIS to demonstrate
to commanders
how investigators can
support other ADF units
on operations.
ADFIS staff also provided
rapid execution and
combat targeting briefs
for all exercise personnel
as part of force preparation
training.
Close attention: Sgt
Jeff Lyon and Sgt
Gary Ritchie search
kit during a simulatedshooting
incident.

36 TRAINING Army June 24, 2010
Giant
leap
forward
Into the blue: Personnel from the PTS at HMAS Albatross drop from a
Globemaster (above) while Pte Eric Egginton waits to jump (right) and
is congratulated by CO PTS Lt-Col Simon Bonavita on the ground (left)
after being the first student to complete a qualifiying parachute jump
from a C-17. Photos by LS Kelvin Hockey and WO2 Ralf Jaeger
THE skies above Nowra were a
sight to see on the morning of
June 4 as a RAAF C-17 turned
wide circles over the region.
The Globemaster was providing
support to the Army Parachute
Training School (PTS). It was the
first time the aircraft had been used
for parachute descents during a PTS
basic parachute course.
The C-17 provides a greater
airborne capability over more frequently
used military aircraft, such
as the Hercules, and more accurately
reflects the requirements of today’s
operational zones.
All 72 trainees and the six staff
and instructors involved in the basic
parachute course were able to be
lifted at once, with room to spare.
This feat would normally require
several loads on a typical PTS support
aircraft.
PTS CO Lt-Col Simon Bonavita
was the first to jump. Shortly after,
he was joined on a very wet drop
zone by the first member of the
basic course, Pte Eric Egginton.
The descents were conducted
Last checks: Parachutists await take off in the Globemaster.
from 1000ft using static-line parachutes,
which are the staple of ADF
parachute training.
As many locals noticed watching
on from the ground, the
Globemaster flew at a relatively
slow speed to allow for the dispatch
of the parachutists.
After what resembled a splashdown
more than a landing, course
members can lay claim to an aircraft
exit that is currently rare for the ADF.

Army June 24, 2010
Arty
takes
a ride
on C-17
By Michael Brooke
IN A first for 8/12 Mdm Regt, a medium artillery
battery comprising howitzers, Bushmasters, APCs
nd other vehicles have been loaded onto a C-17 and
lown more than 500km from Darwin to Tindal.
The exercise demonstrates the ADF’s well developed
interoperability, 1 Bde’s air-portability of medium
artillery and the broadening of the Air Force’s strategic
lift capability.
The milestone activity was conducted from June 7-9
as a component of Exercise Predator’s Walk at RAAF
Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal.
The demonstration by 8/12 Mdm Regt and 36 Sqn
has resulted in vital experience for both the Army and
he Air Force as well as the wider ADF, with a particuar
focus on broadening our strategic-lift capability for
lobal reach and force projection.
CO 8/12 Mdm Regt Lt-Col Neil Sweeney said
t was important to both practice and demonstrate
Bde’s capacity to rapidly deploy on the C-17. The
lobemaster has a lift capacity of 70 tonnes and a
range of 4500km, a significant capability for ADF and
crucial enhancement of 1 Bde’s deployability.
During the exercise, 8/12 Mdm Regt and 36 Sqn
emonstrated a Globemaster, which has a cruise speed
f 800km/h, can load and lift a medium howitzer batery
more than 500km in about 48 hours.
Lt-Col Sweeney, who has recently had gunners
return from Operation Herrick with the British Army’s
st Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery in southern
fghanistan, said this was the first opportunity his regiment
had had to work with a Globemaster while further
highlighting 1 Bde’s air-portability of medium artillery.
“What we have demonstrated here today is not only
1 Bde’s capacity to rapidly deploy medium artillery
by air but also our readiness and capacity to integrate
ffectively with RAAF as part of a joint force,” he said.
The exercise also highlighted the M198 howitzer
nd new medium artillery systems which are being purhased
as a part of Land 17, can be transported quickly
nd efficiently by the Globemaster.
The M198 howitzer is also air-portable in the
ercules and under-slung with the Chinook as pracised
last year with 5 Avn Regt.
“The broad air-portability spectrum of the RAA’s
un systems allows for rapid transit to an AO, increased
manoeuvrability within an AO and excellent force
protection, when the ground threat is high,” Lt-Col
weeney said. “Of course, the guns also represent an
xponential combat force multiplier for any commandr
on the ground with a relatively small footprint.”
The exercise was particularly successful given the
rapport developed with the Air Force, in particular the
ir-load team, and the skill drivers from 8/12 Mdm
egt demonstrated in manoeuvring the Mack-truck gun
ractors and M198s onto and off the plane.
“The speed in loading the guns, which we thought
may take two hours per sortie, only took half that time,
hich reflects the amount of hard work my soldiers and
he 36 Sqn personnel did in studying the doctrine and
onducting week-long rehearsals before coming out
here,” Lt-Col Sweeney said.
Such joint exercises are important because they
allow officers and soldiers to gain experience during
training that will serve to enhance their readiness and
capacity for a range of operational tasks and missions.
Lt-Col Sweeney said more than 120 of his soldiers
were involved in this exercise in one way or another.
The lessons learnt by 8/12 Mdm Regt included
identifying the specific pieces of equipment necessary
for the loading process, exploiting the procedures and
doctrine provided by the US military and the C-17
manufacturer, as well as driver training.
WO2 Troy Salter, battery guide for 101 Mdm Bty,
said it had been invaluable to work with the RAAF air
movers and load masters.
“The importance of the exercise and working with
the RAAF is that, before today, many of our young
soldiers had never set foot in a Hercules let alone a
Globemaster, so it has been really beneficial for them.”
Rolling: A Mack-truck gun tractor and gun
are reversed onto a Globemaster at RAAF
Base Darwin as 8/12 Med Regt conducts
the first air-portability trials of medium
artillery. Photo by LS Helen Frank
A MilHOP, SKIP
AND A JUMP
TO A BETTER
HEALTH FUTURE
For a better health service for you and your ADF
teammates, participate in the MilHOP survey.
milhop@cmvh.org.au
cmvh.org.au/milhop
1800 886 567
TRAINING 37
Tight fit: Sgt Chris Sharp removes tie-down chains
from a Mack-truck (above) before it is driven off the
Globemaster at RAAF Base Tindal.
Photo by Sgt Pete Gammie

Finding it
hard to help
your people with
financial
issues?
This film will help you.
VOLUME SIX
If you are interested in your
personal and family finances,
this is a MUST SEE!
Helping ADF
members with
their finances
the
DOs &
DON’Ts
VOLUME SIX
Helping ADF members
with their finances
the DOs & DON’Ts
Watch the video or order the
DVD on the website
www.adfconsumer.gov.au
ADF Financial Services Consumer Council
ADF Financial Services Consumer Council

Army June 24, 2010
Out of the shadows
Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder is an
ever-evolving process, Barry Rollings reports.
Breaking the silence: Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you think you need it.
ANZAC LEGACIES
A NEW book, Anzac
Legacies: Australians
and the Aftermath of War
chronicles the aftermath
of overseas service for
returned soldiers, from
Gallipoli to the present
day. With a central message
that the effects of
war can last long after
the shelling stops, chapter
topics include the
rise of the Red Cross
and RSL, POW compensation,
the effect of
war on the sexuality of
the nation, and recent
debate over excavation
of war graves. The book,
edited by Martin Crotty
and Marina Larsson, also
includes chapters from
members of psychology
corps on the unique
challenges faced by
serving members. Anzac
Legacies is available
in selected bookshops
or through Australian
Scholarly Publishing.
ONLY in recent times have the
medical and military worlds
begun to fully understand the
complexities and nuances of
combat stress conditions such as posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), says
Lavarack Barracks’ senior psychologist
Maj Damien Hadfield.
Maj Hadfield was a contributor to the
book Anzac Legacies: Australia and The
Aftermath of War launched at Melbourne’s
Shrine of Remembrance on April 14.
Col Peter Murphy, the recently retired
Director of ADF Psychology, also contributed
a chapter to the book.
“The term PTSD was introduced in the
1980s – before that it was known as shell
shock or battle fatigue – and although we
have known about it for a long time, it
is only in recent years that we have really
begun to understand the mechanisms
behind it,” Maj Hadfield said.
His contribution to the book deals with
the fact the stress today’s soldiers face is
different to that of their predecessors.
“In World War I you knew better where
the enemy was, and at night, shelling
would probably decrease. In Afghanistan
or Vietnam you do not – or didn’t – know
who or where the enemy was. The arousal
level is more sustained and that, in a way,
is more stressful,” he said.
He and Col Murphy write in the book
about the influence of the original Anzacs.
“In a way they had built the reputation of
the nation. That left a big mark on modern
soldiers who feel they need to live up
to that reputation,” he said.
“Modern capability makes it harder
for them to live up to that image. The
‘larrikin digger’ image can be hard to reconcile
with the professional soldier image
of today.”
He said modern communications
today were good in that they allowed contact
with loved ones back home. However,
this could also bring home-life stressors
into the battlefield, which wouldn’t have
FEATURES 39
happened on the same scale before. Maj
Hadfield said the ADF was doing extensive
work with the Australian Centre for
Post Traumatic Mental Health in regard to
PTSD treatment.
“Often PTSD might result from a oneoff
discrete event on the battlefield, or it
could be from continuous exposure. So
how you treat it is different and the ADF
is developing specialised treatment programs,”
he said.
“Looking at the three phases – predeployment,
deployment and post-deployment
– Col Murphy has reviewed many
studies and drawn conclusions from that.
“The post-deployment phase is most
important and Joint Health Command,
through the ADF Mental Health Strategy,
is investing a lot to see we get that right.”
He said only a small percentage of
troops returning from deployments experienced
PTSD. “Many others have grown
from the experience, but others might
have more problems with relationships
on their return, or with issues that already
existed before departure,” he said.
“A good homecoming rests with good
communications with your partner back
home that sets you up best for a successful
transition when you return.”
Acknowledging that mental health
concerns such as PTSD no longer carried
the stigma it once did, Maj Hadfield
had sound advice for those who thought
they might need help. “We draw an analogy
between a psychological injury and a
physical injury. If you have a broken leg
and let if fester, it will get worse. Seek
treatment and it will mend,” he said.
“The earlier the intervention the sooner
you’ll be back up and walking. It’s
the same with the psychological concern.
And we do this with the expectation that
we will get people back up and serving
effectively.”
The Directorate for Mental Health can be found at
www.defence.gov.au/health/DMH/i-dmh.htm. An
all-hours support line is available for ADF members
and families seeking help, 1800 628 036.
Inspector General
Australian Defence Force
PROMOTING MILITARY JUSTICE
If you’ve had a first hand experience with the DFDA or
complaints process, here’s your chance to tell us about it.
Our aim is to make sure you have confidence that the military justice system will deliver
unbiased, timely and fair outcomes and to improve any areas where necessary.
Personal experience with the system is the only requirement. You can have your say by
visiting www.defence.gov.au/mjs.
Your comments will be non-attributable.

40 PERSONNEL Army June 24, 2010
Restrictions to
study scheme
ACCESS conditions for the Defence
Assisted Study Scheme (DASS) have
become more restrictive following
increased demand on limited funding.
DASS, a scheme designed to assist
permanent and reserve ADF members of
ll ranks to access training and education
t external education institutions, has
proved popular with members.
Maj Craig Rose, SO2 Personnel
Policy, said the aim of the new conditions
were to share available funding
more equitably and in accordance with
ervice priorities.
“Claims for DASS support are subject
o available funding and members should
onsider several factors before making
financial commitment to study after
uly 1 this year,” Maj Rose said.
DASS considerations:
Subject to funding availability, a reimbursement
rate of 60 per cent of manatory
course fees applies for studies
pproved for financial support.
Text-book costs will no longer be
reimbursed.
A maximum of two subjects will be
iven financial support in any financial
year (a subject is defined as 1/8 (0.125)
f an annual full-time study load).
Delegates will determine sponsorship
evels for each course based on how the
ubject meets the sponsorship definitions.
HELPING reservists maintain a good
working relationship with their civilian
employers is the focus of a new 34page
handbook.
The Reservist Handbook has been
produced by Cadet, Reserve and
Employer Support Division (CRESD)
and aims to provide reservists with information
about their rights and responsibilities,
according to Head CRESD Majen
Greg Melick.
“The handbook covers a range of
� The maximum payment in any financial
year will be:
� $1000 for each subject approved
at level 1;
� $500 for each subject approved at
level 2; and
� $250 for each subject approved at
level 3.
� Level 1 studies – ADF-preferred
courses and subjects are under review.
� Level 2 support is under review and
may be suspended.
� Certificate I–VI courses will be
approved at level 3 only.
� Level 3 (professional development)
studies are again eligible to be considered
for financial support.
� Level 3 (transition) suspended.
� Studies afforded a lower service priority
may be approved for non-financial
(work release) support only.
� Only courses that lead to accredited
Australian qualifications framework provided
by registered training organisations
will be considered.
� One DASS or ADFA postgraduate
course at a time may be supported.
� Members who fail subjects are required
to self-fund the subject before further
financial support will be approved.
Further information is at http://intranet.defence.
gov.au/dsg/sites/CESP/default.asp?page=4541
8&Title=DASS or email Maj Craig Rose at craig.
rose@defence.gov.au
Handbook for reservists Engineering expert: Capt Keith Chambers on deployment in Afghanistan.
topics, including sections about the
Employer Support Payment Scheme,
Office of Reserve Service Protection,
tips on how to liaise with your employer
to arrange Defence leave and also
information about the opportunities for
your employer to personally experience
life as a reservist through Employer
Engagement Activities,” he said.
For more information, talk to your unit liaison
officer or visit the Defence Reserves Support
website at defence.gov.au/reserves
TAX RETURNS
Tax Returns prepared from $99 (tax deductible)
SPECIALISING IN DEFENCE
PERSONNEL TAX RETURNS
& RENTAL PROPERTIES
( Negative / Positive Gearing )
We know what to claim to obtain
a bigger refund for you.
TAX REFUND IN 10 DAYS
For an interview contact:
Christopher, Sue or Matthew
(02) 9744 3443 or (02) 9744 5834
On Line or Phone interviews for tax returns also available for your convenience
Just post/fax/email us your Payment Summary
Email: info@taxaust.com ................ P.O. Box 613 Burwood NSW 1805
AUSTRALIAN INVESTMENTS & ACCOUNTING
Chartering the
way for others
By AB Melanie Schinkel
THE winner of the 2009
Engineering Officer of the Year
Award is encouraging qualified
technical ADF personnel to
achieve chartered status.
Capt Keith Chambers, SO3
Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering (EME S42) for 3 Bde
at Lavarack Barracks, said achieving
chartered status offered many
professional benefits within the military
and civilian workforce.
“As you must adhere to an engineering
code of practice and commit
to continuing your development,
you are seen as equally professional
in the eyes of your civilian engineering
peers,” Capt Chambers said.
“Accreditation helps to maintain
your skills and should be an
achievement all levels of the engineering
profession aspire to.”
Chartered status is exclusive
to Engineers Australia, a national
forum for the advancement of
engineering and its professional
development.
lower your interest payments with 3.99% p.a.*
Visit www.adcu.com.au
Engineers who achieve chartered
status are authorised to work independently
and considered competent
and ethical leaders.
Capt Chambers was bestowed
an Officer Fellow by Engineers
Australia in 2008 and holds
board positions on the National
Engineering Registration Board
and the National Committee for
Engineering Associates Australia.
As the recipient of an award
at the Canberra Engineering
Excellence Awards, Capt Chambers
said he was surprised to receive a
national accolade.
“To win the state award was
impressive enough but to then be
awarded the national prize was
beyond my wildest dreams.
“I was also very proud to be an
ambassador for the Army and to be
seen by my civilian colleagues as a
worthy recipient.”
Capt Chambers arrived back in
Australia on March 4 after seven
months in Afghanistan on Op
Slipper as the logistic mentor to the
Afghan National Army’s 4 Bde.
In his 24 years in the Royal
Australian Electrical and Mechanical
Engineers, Capt Chambers has been
the senior technical adviser for
Leopard tank at DMO, the Artificer
Sergeant Major of 3CER, and
a contributor to the White Paper,
on Defence engineering and to the
overall logistic plan that ensured
aviation capability on Op Slipper
from 2006-2007.
“I have had the opportunity to
associate with the most talented
engineers in the country and provide
my input based on military-engineering
knowledge,” Capt Chambers
said.
“Now I plan to advance the profile
of the artificer-level maintenance
practitioner by promoting the
benefits of becoming chartered, and
lobbying for Defence sponsorship
and support.”
For further information on how to achieve
chartered status visit www.engineersaustralia.org.au.
Alternatively, qualified ADF
personal can contact Capt Chambers on
keith.chambers@defence.gov.au
*Six months balance transfer offer. Terms and Conditions available on request. Fees and charges apply to the use of your Credit Card.
Australian Defence Credit Union Ltd ABN 48 087 649 741 AFSL No. 237 988

Received your posting
before 1 July 2010?
Moving before 31 August 2010?
You will need to talk to us as we will
manage your relocation. Any postings
received after 1 July 2010 will be handled
by Toll Transitions.
www.dha.gov.au | 139 DHA (139 342)

42 PEOPLE Army June 24, 2010
Tea time: Cpl Brett Lawler, 3CSSB Health Coy, with his daughter Kadence
at the family day at High Range. Photos by LCpl Mark Doran
Enlist him: Pte Scott Clibborn and Michael West at
the family day at High Range.
MISSED the 60th
Army Apprentice
REUNION?
Don’t miss out on
your copy of
S.H.Cheeseman AM JP
‘FROM BOY TO SOLDIER’
‘A View of the Army Apprentice Scheme 1948 -1998’
Fleet Network Pty Ltd D/L No. 20462
Limited Edition - Hard
Cover
178 Pages printed in colour
Great Gift Idea
$50.00 plus postage and
handling
Available from
Army Museum Bandiana
02 6055 2525
email bandiana.museum
@defence.gov.au
OR
Direct from the distributor - Freecall 1800 244 566
email sales@malbargroup.com.au
Keeping cool: Ashlea Ellis, Olivia Ellis and Lt Glenn Ellis, 3CSSB Workshops, at the unit’s family day.
Demo: Pte Jennifer Pengelly shows her sister
Sue an F88.
Junior pro: Cpl Mitch Hornby instructs Brodie
Dawson in rappelling.
������������������������������������
�
������������������������������������������
�
�����������������������
��������������
�
�
�
������������������� �
�
������������������������
�������������������������������
�
������������������������������������������
��������������������������������������������������������������������
��������������������
���������������
����������
���������
��������������
��������������
������������������
���������������
Follow the leader: 3CSSB PTI Cpl Esther Smith leads the way in the children’s
obstacle course
Families see
work in field
By Cpl Zenith King
EXERCISE Blazing Sun, 3CSSB’s
first battalion deployment in more than
two years, paused on May 30 to allow
friends and family to experience what
life is like for soldiers in the field.
The family day activity was conducted
at Line Creek Junction in the
Townsville Field Training Area (TFTA).
CO 3CSSB Lt-Col Andrew Freeman
said the Townsville-based soldiers were
used to having visitors in the field, be
they commanders or RSMs, but never
their own families.
“Conducting 3CSSB’s family day
while on exercise is a great opportunity
for families to see what their husbands or
wives, mums or dads, actually do in the
field, be they on exercises or operations,”
Lt-Col Freeman said.
“This is an excellent opportunity to
have an exercise pause and involve the
families as they are an important part of
the battalion.”
More than 300 soldiers were involved
in the activity, during which each of the
five sub-units conducted a capability
demonstration.
Camouflage face painting,
Bushmaster rides and an obstacle course
for the kids were some of the activities
available on the day, which drew more
than 200 family and friends.
Dental technician Cpl Brett Lawler
said he was glad to see his family and
show them what he did.
“This has been a great opportunity for
the kids to come and have a good time
playing with the equipment,” Cpl Lawler
said.
Op sup Pte Jennifer Pengelly’s sister
attended the family day activity to see
how her sister operated in the field.
“It has been an awesome day. It has
been fantastic showing off the gear I
use,” Pte Pengelly said.
Ex Blazing Sun was a 3CSSB activity
to train soldiers in infantry minor tactics
and logistic corps skills.
Lt-Col Freeman said the battalion
exercise had included a call-out and concentration,
preparedness checks, RSO&I,
and deployment into an AO.
“It replicated reality and prepared the
battalion for CATA and Exercise Hamel
later this year,” he said. “This was the
first battalion deployment in a couple
of years, as we have been committed to
supporting operations MRTF 2, TLBG
6, RCB 86 as well as Exercise Talisman
Saber, CATA and MREs.”
Your Vehicle Salary Packaging Experts 1300 738 601

Army June 24, 2010
MOVIES
Recurring
nightmare
Nightmare on Elm Street
Director: Samuel Bayer
Rated: MA
Running time: 102 minutes
Rating: ★★★★✩
FREDDY Kruger fans will not
be disappointed with Director
Samuel Bayer’s nasty rendition
of the cult horror classic Nightmare on
Elm Street released Australia-wide on
May 18.
While the storyline has not altered
much in comparison to the original 1984
film, the 2010 version introduces us to a
realism that far surpasses its predecessor.
Freddy (Earle Haley) seeks revenge
in the dreams of the children that caused
his death by fire.
It is revealed that the teenagers
Freddy torments in the present were all
victims of his predatory needs when he
was employed as the gardener at their
pre-school.
In the fight to survive, the remaining
teenagers Nancy (Rooney Mara) and
Quentin (Kyle Gallner), attempt to bring
Freddy into the real world to destroy him.
This remake of Nightmare on Elm
Street amplifies the complete terror of
the original film.
Earle Haley’s performance as Freddy
is spine-tinglingly horrid, which was
emphasised by the intricate prosthetics
used to create his face of burnt flesh.
If you thought Freddy was bad back
in the ’80s, think again, because this film
presents a side of him we have never
seen on screen before.
Freddy Kruger is the ultimate villain
because, no matter how strong or
clever the victims are, he is waiting for
Counter-Strike from the Sky
The Rhodesian All-Arms Fireforce in
the War in the Bush 1974-1980
Author: J.R.T. Wood
ublisher: 30 Degrees South Publishing,
ohannesburg, (2009)
RP: $65
ating:
T HIRTY
years on there is still
an immense interest in the
Rhodesian Bush War, Africa’s
last colonial war.
Former Rhodesian Intelligence Corps
soldier Richard Wood interviewed dozens
of ex-Rhodesian Security Force
members while writing this book.
He gives a brief overview of the
conflict before delving deeply into
Fireforce, the Rhodesian concept of vertical
envelopment.
Wood gives a graphic account of
Operation Dingo using several detailed
colour maps and diagrams.
Op Dingo involved 200 Rhodesian
soldiers, supported by a small number of
40s-and 50s-vintage aircraft, successfully
attacking 11,000 ZANLA insurgents at a
complex of camps in Mozambique in
November 1977.
Rhodesian casualties were two dead
and six wounded, while ZANLA was
estimated to have sustained more than
3000 dead and 5000 wounded.
LEAD TWICE THE LIFE
DMO
that moment of vulnerability – in their
dreams.
Performances by the supporting cast
were suitable for the genre with Rooney
Mara and Kyle Gallner providing good
on-screen chemistry.
However, it was the special effects
of this film that really brought the nightmare
to life.
Transitions between reality and the
dream world were flawless and realistically
captured the fear of the characters.
Fans will be excited to hear that a few
of the ‘classic’ Nightmare on Elm Street
scenes were recreated in this remake.
One, two – Freddy is showing at a
cinema near you. – AB Melanie Schinkel
Operation Dingo unplugged
★★★★✩
Still scary: Freddy Kruger.
This operation is still taught as a planning
exercise at the US Marine Corps
University.
Dozens of black and white photographs
of the men and equipment that
fought in the 16-year war add to the
book’s interest.
A DVD featuring war footage and
interviews with many of those involved
in the Rhodesian campaign comes with
the book.
An Alouette III door gunner who shot
down a Botswana Defence Force aircraft
with a 20mm cannon is one of those
interviewed.
This book may be difficult to find in
mainstream bookshops, but is well worth
tracking down. – Sgt Dave Morley
Department of Defence
Calibra�on and Electronics Auc�on
Defence have closed their 6 calibra�on equipment
laboratories around the country.
The surplus equipment as well as addi�onal electronics and
avionics equipment will be auc�oned at ManheimFowles
Melbourne on Wednesday 7th July.
The auc�on will feature oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers,
transformers, various generators, radio test sets, voltmeters,
power supplies, soldering sta�ons and more.
You can view the items on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th July.
For more informa�on or to register to receive informa�on
about this and future Defence electronics auc�ons
visit manheimfowles.com.au and click on the
electronics icon on the right or contact Peter Carah
on 0400 646 693, email peter.carah@manheimfowles.com.au
ManheimFowles - Gordon Luck Ave, Altona Nth VIC 3025
manheimfowles.com.au
DMO MILITARY RESERVES
exciting opportunities Australia wide!
Exciting opportunities are available for Military Reservists in the following trades/ specialisations:
» Project Managment » Logistics » Finance » Administration » Technical Trades » Engineering (mechanical & electrical) » Aircrew
DEFENCE MATERIEL ORGANISATION | www.dmojobs.gov.au or call 1800 DMO JOBS (1800 366 562)
� Say again, over
If you can think of a clever, witty caption for this picture, email
captioncomp@defencenews.gov.au with “caption competition
June 24” in the subject line. Keep entries under 25
words. Entries MUST include sender’s name, rank and unit.
Dept of Defence
22-9-92 LMCT 8588
UNIFORMED RESUMÉS
Resumés for Serving & Ex Serving
Military Members
Introductory Offer
- Re-work old resumé: $100 + GST
- Design and construct a complete
resumé: $220 + GST
LIFESTYLE 43
June 10 winner is ...
“Are you sure this is what the RSM
meant when he said, ‘Don’t walk
across the grass’?”
WO1 Clayton Baker
HQ Forcomd
We also liked ...
“I hate being on the synchronised
swim team since they filled the
pool in.”
Sgt Barry Archer (retd)
UNSWR
“Auditions are going well to
find Aker’s replacement at the
Bulldogs.”
Capt Ben Sinclair
HQ CATC
DIKKO By Bob Dikkenberg
Specialists in transferring Military speci�ic skills
into attractive Industry speci�ic resumés
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Phone: Phone: 0432 0434 534 349 232 319
Email: www.uniformedresumes.com
uniformedresumes@bigpond.com

44 LIFESTYLE Army June 24, 2010
HEALTH
void cold sport damage
he winter sports season is upon us and as Lt
ob Orr says, take particular care with your
reparations for the cold season.
HILE winter sports provide
the opportunity to
get away from the office
and provide some social
nteraction and friendly competition,
hey can also lead to a higher risk of
njury for the ill prepared.
The ADF Health Status (2000) rated
ports injuries as high as 32 per cent.
ecent statistics highlighted by Sports
edicine Australia claim that hospital
ata shows an increase of more than
0 per cent for sporting injuries during
inter months.
With this in mind, how can you best
inimise your chance of injury?
uman error
One of the major causes of sporting
njuries is human error. Often playrs
‘jump in’ to make up the numbers
r there is only one team in the local
orkplace and all players, regardless
f skill level, are welcome.
Have you been asked to ‘fill in’ or
come and play’ for a work team (with
he match being that night)?
With low sports-specific skill levls,
the chances of injury, not only to
ourself but others, is high. Likewise,
oor fitness plays its part.
For months, your only metabolic
raining has been the 2.4km run that
asts no more than 15 minutes, suddeny
you are on the pitch for 90 minutes
nd, as fatigue sets in, technique falters
nd injuries occur.
Working in Defence means
36% off petrol
Ask us how!
Salary packaging makes sense. You can
lease a car with SmartSalary and put more
in your pocket. SmartSalary’s car lease
specialists will:
Source your car
Use our buying power for the best price
Handle all the paperwork
� Ensure you are fit enough to play
sport. Undertake some pre-season
fitness training
� Before all games, include a warm
up that concludes with a simulated
game, thus preparing the body for
the specific activity to follow.
Terrain and equipment
Sporting fields or ovals that have
lowered pipes, drains and sprinklers
create potential trip hazards. Many
fields also have hidden potholes and
dips with stones, pebbles and branches
scattered around.
Most team sports at one stage or
another have players sliding, falling
or jumping. Remember loose soil or
stones or sticks and uneven footing
caused by dips or potholes have the
potential to not only cause sprains and
strains but also tear and graze skin.
Often ring-in players have to borrow
equipment that does not fit correctly
or for simplicity, many lunchtime-fun
games totally disregard inconvenient
equipment.
Have you ever played basketball
without a mouth guard or soccer without
shin pads?
� Before playing games, even those
quick games, check your playing
area. Have each team spread out
and search for hidden obstacles
and remove the smaller obstacles
like stones etc. If unhappy with the
venue find another.
Arrange 36% discount on petrol,
maintenance, rego and insurance
Preparation: Make sure your kit is appropriate and fits correctly.
� Avoid using solid concrete paths
or gutters that ring the playing area
as boundaries, use marker cones or
jumpers placed well within the field.
� Ensure that you have all of the
equipment required for your sport
and that the equipment is used.
Winter climate
Often players are poorly prepared
for the cold climate. With an insufficient
warm up, the colder muscles
impact on your energy usage and muscle
movement, placing your body at a
greater risk of injury.
It’s that easy and that good!
Call today for an obligation-free discussion.
Call us now on 1300 112 769
Visit www.smartsalary.com.au
WINTER WEAR
AND TEAR
Some things to think about
to avoid injury in the winter
sports season.
� Don’t allow peer pressure
to drag you into playing
a game when you know
you’re unprepared.
� Acclimatise yourself
to exercising in colder
weather by training outdoors
and conducting a
thorough warm up that is
longer than in the summer
months.
� Apply a broad-spectrum
30+ sunscreen to exposed
skin when outdoors.
� Maintain your hydration by
drinking water before, during
and after the game or
training.
� Dress in layers to trap heat
and prevent heat loss. Add
or remove layers of clothing
as necessary according
to exercise level and
conditions.
� Those with a pre-existing
medical condition affecting
the feet, such as diabetes,
should see a doctor before
taking part in winter sports.
In summary, be prepared both physically
and logistically for your sporting
games to minimise your chance of
injury.
For more information see Sports Medicine
Australia at: http://sma.org.au/2010/06/preparation-reduces-winter-sports-injuries-2/

Army June 24, 2010
CONTACT
FREE
electronic
subscription
���������������������
������������������������
��������������������
���������������������
������������������
������������������������
DUGOUT BIVVY
TENT
Sophisticated shelter
-Event fabric. OD
-Hoop. Roomy Shape
-Bail out zips
-Mesh & ventilation
Mil Price $377 posted
Crossfi re ( Aust ) P/L
www.crossfi re.com.au
info@crossfi re.com.au
(02)4842 2677
Rising star: Pte Hayley Sullivan tries to
break through the SA defence in the national
women’s rugby championship (above). Pte
Sullivan, 18, was named best ASRU forward of
the tournament while Lt Kate Porter (inset) has
been told to train for the Australian team.
Photos by LAC Leigh Cameron
ARMY CLASSIFIEDS
ASSIFIEDS
Advertise your business
here from only
$46.20 per editio edition
advertising@defencenews.gov.au
07 3332 7651
REGIMENT BELT
BUCKLES
RAR RAE RAA RASigs RAAC
RAAOC RAEME RAInf
RAAMC SAS NAVY
Air Force Squadrons
and others. Details on
www.davesbuckles.com
or
davidsshrine@optusnet.com.au
RESUMES
�����������������
• ���������
• �������������������
• �������������������
• �����������������
• ����������������
• ���������������
���������������������
CALL
1300 112 114
‘Slouch Slouch Hat Carriers’
*Standard Standard - $35
*Double Double standard - $58
*Ultimate Ultimate (Black) - $58
*Premium Premium - $165 (pictured)
/mil/index.htm
or order direct on 07 4630 5353
Discounted prices for bulk
purchases of 10 or more
(perfect for Regt shops
and cadet fundraisers)
SPORT 45
Victorians
too strong
for ASRU
By John Martin
LT CAROLINE Vakalahi will be hoping
history doesn’t repeat itself with her
likely selection for the Wallaroos team for
the women’s rugby union World Cup in
England in August.
Lt Vakalahi, a loosehead prop and Lt Kate
Porter, a No 8/lock, have both been told to
train for the Australian team after stellar performances
for the Australian Services Rugby
Union (ASRU) team that finished second
in division two of the Australian women’s
championship in Canberra in early June. Lt
Vakalahi was also selected as the development
player of the tournament.
Both women were also selected in the
Wallaroos last year and this year’s team will
be announced at the end of the month.
But Lt Vakalahi was cruelly denied the
opportunity to play when she twisted her left
ankle, injuring ligaments, in the final trial
match in September, before the team went to
Samoa for the Oceania Cup.
Both women were in exciting form during
this year’s nationals where the ASRU team
won two out of three games.
Lt Porter scored two tries in the first game
and three in the last. She was tri-less in the
second game, but she wasn’t on her own.
That game was against Victoria, the eventual
winner of the tournament. The Victorians
won 29-5.
Coach WO2 Sean Emmett said the
Victorians were always going to be the team
to beat. Aside from their own depth, they
were bolstered by some good players from
Western Australia who were not able to field
their own team this year.
“As strange as it may sound, we played
better overall this year than last year,” he said.
“We only had to play two games last year.”
WO2 Emmett, who coached the Army
women’s team for four years from 2006, was
assistant coach of the ASRU team last year
and stepped up as coach of the team this year.
“We played exceptionally well in the first
game (beating NSW Development 22-5),
Second chance: Lt Caroline Vakalahi is
hoping to be selected for the Wallaroos.
but we had some distractions leading into the
game against Victoria were not in the right
head space. We got ourselves in the right
frame of mind for the last game (which resulted
in a 33-12 win against South Australia).”
Other high achievers for the ASRU team
included open-side flanker Capt Sally Carter
who was named ASRU’s most valuable player
after the tournament and 18-year-old lock Pte
Hayley Sullivan who was named the player’s
player in two of the three games she played
as well as being named ASRU’s best forward
of the tournament.
The ASRU team was chosen after the triservice
carnival in Canberra where Army beat
a combined Navy/Air Force team 29-13.
WO2 Emmett and his fellow selectors
picked the best 24 players available, including
15 Army women.
WO2 Emmett said the ASRU team’s
achievements were the result of all the players
coming together as a strong cohesive unit
and working together for the common goal.
Army players: Cfn Deanne Allen, Tpr Stacey Bolton,
Cpl Kelly Boye, Pte Emma Brien, Capt Sally Carter, Cpl
Jessica Clifford, Cpl Melissa Croll, WO2 Jo Downes, Pte
Penny Duke, Sgt Ionie Jackson, Pte Fasheena Neville,
Pte Hayley Neville, Lt Kate Porter, Pte Hayley Sullivan,
Lt Caroline Vakalahi.
• Extractors
• Performance Exhausts
• Standard Mufflers &
Brakes
• Shocks & Suspension
• Car Servicing
• Road Worthy Certificate
44 Pickering St
Enoggera
Ph: 3355 3455
‘we’ll beat any price’
PEACEKEEPER
COMBAT BOOT
“ This Boot Will Not
Declare War
On Your Feet “
Defence Approved
Mil Price $257
Crossfi re ( Aust ) P/L
www.crossfi re.com.au
info@crossfi re.com.au
(02)4842 2677

46 SPORT Army June 24, 2010
Top notch: Pte Jamie-Lee Britt
heads for the surf (above) and
completes a wave (right). In trying
conditions and in just her first
ADF surfing competition, Pte Britt
claimed the women’s title.
Pride in your colours?
Hi Profile can put your
Company/corps/battalion
colours onto:
� End of year / TOD
commemorative
� Team shirts
� Hats caps
� Bags etc
By Barry Rollings
Call Col [the boss] on:
07 3846 5455
or
just google Hi Profile and see
what we can do
Riding
wave of
success
No stranger to surf
IT WAS no such thing as beginner’s
luck when reservist Pte
Jamie-Lee Britt, 19, kept the Army
flag flying by winning the women’s
competition at the NSW interservice
surfing carnival near Port
Stephens from May 25-27.
Pte Britt, 8CSSB, may have been
competing for the first time as the
lone Army woman, but she’s no
stranger to the sea and surfing.
From Killarney Vale on the NSW
Central Coast and a member of
Shelly Beach Surf Club, she’s been
surfing since she was introduced to
the sport at the age of eight by her
father Geoff.
“I had not surfed around that area
a whole lot, but I had been there
[Manly] with Queenscliff Surf
Lifesaving Club,” she said.
While it may be a fair way from
the Central Coast to Manly, she
has been with that club since some
friends involved her in a team event.
Pte Britt, who is studying teaching
at the University of Newcastle,
has not ruled out joining the ARA
when she considers her career
options on graduation.
But for the time being, she
remains a reservist immersed in
gaining her transport qualifications.
Her interest in the surfing competition
was piqued by an Army
colleague who knew she surfed and
asked her if she would be interested
in representing Army.
She went into the event without
any great expectations, saying: “I
expected to go away, enjoy the competition,
learn a little about it and
make some new friends; it was a
good week.”
Not so good were the conditions
– rainy and overcast – with good
surf on day one to needing a venue
change on day two because of the
winds.
“There was big surf on the second
day when there were a few
snapped surfboards,” she said.
“It was a good experience but
hard in some heats. It was quite
rough and scary for some, and yes,
even scary for me at times.
“I enjoyed meeting up with the
other forces and, being a tri-service
event, I was very happy to come
away with the win for Army.
“As the lone Army female, I
enjoyed a lot of support and I will
surely compete again next year and
defend the title if I am invited.”
There was a push to attract more
females to this year’s titles with
Navy fielding four women and Air
Force two.
Conditions over the three competition
days ranged from 1m to 3m
swell with north-west to south-east
winds.
Navy won the Grant Robinson
Perpetual Trophy for the best-performing
team at the titles, and shared
all the other individual prizes on
offer with Air Force.
Army team: Maj Matthew Carr (39 PSB)
shortboard, Capt Kurt Stahmer (DSG NSW)
longboard, Stu Brook (AHQ) long, Sgt Grant
Pringle (6 Avn Regt) short, Sgt Nathan
Grumley (39 PSB) long, Cpl Shane Button
(3 RAR) short, Cpl Conan King (39 PSB)
short, Cpl John O’Connor (8CSSB) long,
Cpl Ken Richards (3RAR) short, LCpl Gavin
Castro (3RAR) long, LCpl Gregory McGrath
(3RAR) short, LCpl Ben Wolski (SOI) long,
Pte Jamie-Lee Britt (8CSSB) female, Pte
Luke Brown (3RAR) long, Pte Ryan Daff
(2 Cdo Regt) short, Pte Chad Hicks (17
Const Sqn) short, Pte Heath Jones (3RAR)
short, Cfn William Orchard (ALTC) short, Pte
Tim Rayner (2/17RNSWR) short, Pte Joshua
Thomas (3RAR) short, Spr Kieran Toohey
(19 CE Wks) short.
Annual assault
on city closing in
ARMY will be out to replicate last year’s results
as the Australian Defence Running and Athletics
Association (ADRAA) gears up for Defence’s
assault on the annual 14km City to Surf fun run
in Sydney on August 8.
Last year Army provided 20 of the 109 hardy
ADF souls who took on the challenge from the
heart of the city to Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach.
Capt Anthony Craig, a dentist from 3CSSB, was
the first Defence runner home last year and 16 th
overall in a hefty field of more than 75,000 runners
from all over Australia and overseas.
With thousands lining the course to cheer on the
contestants and several ‘killer’ hills on the course,
potential participants are urged to begin their running
and fitness work now.
If you think you want to give it a bash and are
confident of finishing the 14km, send your name to
luke.grattan@defence.gov.au and you will be placed
in one of the Defence teams.
This is a popular event and entries can close
early, so contact Luke as soon as you can.

Army June 24, 2010
By Scott Kohler
ARMY lawn bowlers will be out
to recapture their mantle as service
champions at this year’s Australian
Services Bowls Association
National Championships to be held
at Booval Bowls Club, Queensland,
from September 20-24.
In past years, Army has dominated
the sport, but has recently slipped
down the rankings because some key
personnel were on operations, and
there was a failure to backfill with
new bowlers.
According to Army NSW Bowls
manager WO1 Tony Finneran
rmy’s inability to unearth new talnt
has really cost them.
“Navy won it last year for the
irst time and it wasn’t a fluke,”
O1 Finneran said.
“They started a development plan
ive years ago to seek out new bowlrs
and improve their skills and they
alloped everyone. If we don’t find
he next generation of Army lawn
bowlers we’re going to find it very
ifficult to catch up.”
The game parallels Army training
n terms of small group leadership
nd situational awareness, accordng
to WO1 Finneran, who said it
as necessary to get inside the other
kip’s head to determine his intent
nd develop a counter plan.
“The head normally changes
ith every bowl so the battle within
SPORT 47
Mixed judo comp a hit
On guard: LCpl Matt Lipman, right, takes on the best of the British in Sgt Fred Harris, RAF, in the 2010 Auckland International Open
Judo Championship. Sgt Harris is ranked number three in the UK.
In search of new talent
Right about here: Cpl Dale Reeves, DFR, directs the head for Army
during the 2009 ASBA National Championships.
the game has to be reassessed and
adjusted while understanding that a
small sacrifice from one of the rinks
may actually provide the greater victory
for the team overall,” he said.
The national championships
comprise both a state-versus-state
and an interservice competition, and
also includes a strong Defence APS
team.
New bowlers are encouraged to
apply and must be financial members
of a bowls club recognised by
Bowls Australia.
NSW will conduct its State carnival
at Raymond Terrace from August
16-20.
For more information, contact Army: WO1
Ian Groves on (02) 6933 8493 or email
ian.groves@defence.gov.au. APS: Gary
Kern on (07) 33327707 or email ronald.
kern1@defence.gov.au
RAF tests out
our Anzacs
IN KEEPING with the Anzac spirit, a mixed contingent
of ADF and New Zealand Defence Force members
took on the elite of the Royal Air Force in a team
event at the 2010 Auckland International Open Judo
Championship last month.
Headlined as the ‘Anzac Challenge’, the event was
primarily organised by Sqn-Ldr Murray Simons of the
New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
“This year’s event was organised really to test the
waters with regards to the level of competition and the
level of interest from both the RAAF and NZDF,” Sqn-
Ldr Simons said.
“RAF really came to the fore with their representation.
Their team coach, Sgt Fred Harris, is ranked
number three in the UK and is likely to represent
England in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.”
The ADF’s participation was coordinated by Lt-Col
Todd Everett, currently posted to HQ JFNZ.
The Anzac Team consisted of five members of the
RNZAF, three from the NZ Army, two from the ADF
(Army) and two from the NZ Cadet Forces.
ADF was represented by LCpl Matt Lipman and
Capt Derek Morris, 9FSB.
The competition was solid but good natured with
LCpl Lipman fighting in the under 81kg group – a heavier
weight group than he is accustomed to – losing his
third-place fight. LCpl Lipman is ranked number three
in NSW and is training for selection for the Olympic
Games in 2012.
Capt Morris, who is also a senior instructor of military
self defence, was forced to retire early in his match
after injuring himself in training.
The highlight of the team event was the final fight
between Sgt Harris and LCpl Lipman. Sgt Harris proved
too strong for LCpl Lipman who submitted to a strangle
hold about two minutes into the fight.
For the record, the RAF team won the team event,
outclassing the ANZAC team 7-2 (with 1 draw).
Judo is not an approved sport within the ADF or NZDF and subsequently,
funding for events such as this is generally not provided.
Capt Morris is seeking expressions of interest for participation in
next year’s event, expected to be conducted mid-year. He can be
contacted at derek.morris1@defence.gov.au

June 24, 2010
MIGHTY
Page 39
pipped EFFORTASRU Victoria
WINNING
WAVE
Sweet taste
of first-up
success
Searching for support: Pte Emma Brien looks
to offload the ball as a South Australia player
tackles her during the 2010 national women’s
tournament held in Canberra. ASRU went on to
finish second behind Victoria.
Photo by LAC Leigh Cameron
by
Page 45