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Cover:A Commando undergoing urban operations training (see page 6) Photo: 1 NZSAS Group

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nZarmynewSContentS

newSNew centralised

payroll 02New HR manual 02

New Years Honours 04

DePLoymentSupporting ice

activities 08PeoPLe

Our People 10Confidence

course challenge 12Top shooting award 19Linton Village Green 22

eXerCISeSLearning to survive 13

Exercise Orsogna 14Exercise Rorkes

Drift 17

Payroll services for Burnham Camp’s 235 civilian personnel have been taken over by the Joint Logistic Service Organisation’s National Service Centre (NSC) in Wellington.

This follows the successful transition to a centralised pay unit for Trentham and NZHQ civilian personnel. And, as part of the Defence Transformation Programme rollout during 2010, civilians from all other camps and bases will soon be paid from the NSC as well.

Burnham’s Human Resources Manager, Tania Lutton says while staff initially expressed reservations about no longer having the personal touch of a payroll officer on site, the change has gone remarkably smoothly.

“Some of our personnel hadn’t ever used KEA before so we have had to show them the key screens to use, but other than that people seemed to have got used to the change quite quickly,” says Tania.

Finance Advisor Alan Day is one of those now being paid out of Wellington and he’s been impressed by the service.

“I can’t nip across the road anymore with my queries, but over Christmas when I didn’t put in a timesheet the NSC staff sent me an email follow-up which I thought was a very good

service,” says Alan.JLSO Group Manager Customer Support, Toni Janes says

having key performance indicators for the NSC staff like 24-hour turnaround on emails, means civilian personnel can be assured of consistency of service.

“There are real economies of scale in doing this kind of work from a central location and that’s an important benefit to the Defence Force.

“But we’re also mindful that this is people’s pay, so we take great care to make sure the service the NSC team provides is just as professional as what people may be used to from an onsite payroll team,” says Toni.

Timeline for civilian payroll centralisationMay/June Army

June/July Air Force

July/August Navy

The consolidation of military payroll will follow on from this current phase and will be part of a wider HRM administration initiative.

New CeNTraliseD payroll for CiviliaN persoNNel

DEFENCE FORCE ORDER 3 THE NEw NZDF HUMAN RESOURCE MANUAL

sappers meetThe Sappers’ Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a reunion in Papakura next month. A variety of activities will be held, including a memorial service, a dinner, a march to the cenotaph, and visits to the Memorial Museum and the Naval Museum. The reunion will be held on 13 and 14 March.For more information contact Peter Foster: 09 298-3295 E: [email protected] Don Rolle: 09 298-8176 E: [email protected]

From the palaceHis Royal Highness, Richard, Duke of Gloucester sent Christmas greetings and New Year best wishes to the officers and soldiers of the Royal New Zealand Army Corps. The Duke is the Corps’ recently appointed Colonel-in-Chief.

more From the palacePrince William, representing his grandmother, the Queen, laid a rose on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior when he visited Wellington in January. Army personnel were amongst the 100-person tri-Service Guard of Honour. A 21-gun salute was fired from Government House.

top musicianLieutenant Graham Hickman recently received a Civic Award from Christchurch Mayor His Worship Bob Parker. LT Hickman received the award in recognition of his contribution to the people of Canterbury through his roles as Musical Director of Woolston Brass (the current Champion Band of New Zealand) and his time as Bandmaster of the NZ Army Band.

gunners gatherThe Royal New Zealand Artillery Association invites serving gunners to become members of the RNZAA. The object of the Association is to keep alive the spirit of comradeship among gunners of all eras, to have fun and reminisce with fellow gunners along the way at the annual reunion and to extend a helping hand and advocacy to all members of the Association who may be in need of assistance.Members of the Association are mainly retired or serving RNZA Gunners, however other serving or retired officers and soldiers may join as associate members if during their service they have been attached to the RNZA, or have been closely connected with them over a reasonable period. In addition, widows and widowers of members may join as associate members. Members receive a newsletter and may participate on our Blog-site MuzzleFlashes.blogspot.com or our brand new Face-book page.For more information see our website www.riv.co.nz/rnza/ or contact us via e-mail: [email protected]

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The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, has approved Defence Force Order 3 (DFO 3) — the NZDF Human Resource (HR) Manual.

This new DFO is intended to help the NZDF move to a more consolidated approach for HR policy, and replaces the large and unwieldy number of HR and personnel policy manuals previously in use across NZDF and the Services.

DFO 3 will allow simpler and better ways of managing HR policy in the Defence Force, moving away from the prescriptive and detailed policy writing of the past, and towards intent- based policies which allow greater flexibility and discretion for commanders and managers.

The first new policy to be added to DFO 3 NZDF Human Resources Manual was the ‘Operational Conditions of Service’, and DFO 3 will progressively combine DFO 4 (Personnel Administration), DFO 5 (Entitlements to Pay, Allowances and Expenses), DFO 16 (Civil Staff HR Policy and Administration) and some Stand Alone DFOs. Current DFOs will remain in force until all the policy contained within them has been transitioned into DFO 3.

How does Dfo 3 change the way we currently operate?

One policy for allThe orders contained within DFO 3 will, wherever possible,

cover all members of the Defence Force. Where there is no difference between the conditions of service or conditions of employment, there should be only one policy. This doesn’t mean that all conditions of service currently available to military personnel will be available to civilians, but that policies will try to find a common approach whenever possible.

The move to one policy for all personnel means that single Service policy will generally not be required. There will still be single Service representation in developing and reviewing policy, and in some very limited cases single Service policy will remain.

Changes to language and content DFO 3 is written in the newly adopted information

mapping style. This makes it easier to locate specific provisions and entitlements. It’s a less wordy style of writing policy and it relies on clear headings and plain English which will also help finding specific information more quickly.

The new DFO also introduces the concept of ‘intent-based policy’. Policy written using this approach aims to be less ambiguous and prescriptive. It will provide commanders and managers with clear guidance, but allow them to exercise discretion when making decisions within the policy.

DFO 3 also delegates authority to make decisions to the lowest appropriate level.

This will empower lower ranks to make HR policy decisions on issues that affect their staff, speeding up decision making, and freeing up senior commanders and managers.

Where can I find out more?DFO 3 is an online only document – no hard copy manuals

will be printed. It is available to read or download from the HQNZDF intranet http://publications/defence/dfo/dfo_3 and from the Personnel Branch intranet site.

Dfo 3 wILL aLLow SImPLer anD better wayS of managIng Hr PoLICy ...

policy framework Manager, Major Jim pope and members of the policy team from left, paul Tryon, Graeme sharp, and letitia isa.

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This year, 2010, will continue to place high demands on all of us; this should come as no surprise as it is inherent in the nature of our profession.

The overriding demand is that we are prepared to act decisively, most often at short notice, in response to the variety of demands that the Government will make on the New Zealand Armed Forces. In an increasingly complex security environment the where, when and what will remain largely unknown until the time comes that our service is required. Of course added to these new challenges will be the existing operations that we will be expected to maintain.

So in an era where there are many great minds across the world being applied to determine the ‘next threat’ and most appropriate size, configuration and equipment that an Army needs to meet tomorrow’s unspecified security environment and unknown threats (and history has shown that these predictions will be largely inaccurate), how do we ensure that we in the New Zealand Army remain ready and responsive to act? Chief of Army’s intent is that we will do this by continuing to emphasise the people element of our Army mission statement, and recruit and grow Army people who are led, trained (and educated) to win on operations.

To maximise the true value of our people in this new decade the terms 'soldier' and 'leader' have to become synonymous. We cannot afford the traits such as courage, initiative, intelligence, adaptability, excellence and high ethical standards, to be ascribed only to select ranks, corps or trades. Across the Army all our people must be developed through their training and education to think and act independently where necessary. They must have thought processes that adapt to the situation, and not attempt to match a previously encountered situation to a pre-determined (template) solution. We must train in this way as we need to operate and ultimately fight this way.

Waiting for orders before acting, waiting for someone else to tell us what to do and how to do it, waiting for someone else to think for us or protesting that we have not got the correct (SOP) resources are characteristics that will not be supportable in the New Zealand Army of 2010 and beyond. As we encounter each new situation, those actually facing it must be able to learn and adapt quickly or the situation, and maybe an enemy, will defeat us.

We often acknowledge that we have a history of excellent adaptation while on operations; this approach must now be built into our training and education schemes and the way that we conduct ourselves in the day to day business in Army. However, do not wait for the order or the plan; the intent from CA to act now should be clear as we have been an Army on continuous operations for more than a decade. The best prediction is that this will continue to be our norm in this new decade.

learN quiCkly, aDapT appropriaTely, aND aCT DeCisivelyby Deputy Chief of army, brigadier Tim keating

Year 13 school students will have the opportunity to join the official New Zealand contingent at Gallipoli for this year’s ANZAC commemorations.

To mark the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings, a competition will be held to find 21 students to accompany Prime Minister John Key and the official party to the commemoration at Anzac Cove in Turkey on 25 April 2010.

“Anzac Day is when we recognise the sacrifice of the men and women of New Zealand and Australia who served in World War One and honour all returned servicemen and women,” said veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins.

“As each generation has carried the spirit of the ANZACs to the next, so it will be our young people who are entrusted to carry it to future generations. This is a rare opportunity for a group of young people to visit the site of an event that did so much to define the ANZAC character.”

To enter, students must illustrate the impact of World War One on New Zealand society by using Gallipoli as a case study. They can do this by short film, web feature, artistic representation, as an essay, diary or letters, or through music or poetry. Entries must be submitted by 12 March 2010.

Chaperones will be provided by the New Zealand Defence Force. A medical certificate will be required.

Students will attend international services the day before Anzac Day, and ceremonies on Anzac Day as part of the contingent.

Further information and entry forms are available on the Veterans’ Affairs website www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz or by calling 0800 483 8372.

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The Army’s 'best shots' gathered at Waiouru’s Taylor Range just before Christmas last year. They came from all branches of the Army, and the competition was fierce. The overall winner was a Territorial Force officer with a natural affinity for hitting the target where it counts. Read more about the competition on page 19.

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when John barclay took on the role of warrant officer of the New Zealand Defence force four years ago he was entering untried territory.It was a new role for both himself and the Defence Force, and was established to provide an interface between the Chief of Defence Force and the Defence Force's non-commissioned personnel.

The position, however, has developed into much more than that, and the effort Warrant Officer Class One Barclay has put into its development was recognised in the recent New Years Honours. He is to become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Despite the position being new, WO1 Barclay was eminently qualified to provide the sort of advice and experience needed; he had spent the previous four years as Sergeant Major of the Army, a position at the apex of the Army’s non-commissioned ranks. He admits a touch of trepidation when he began his new job.

“I saw and recognised the wider parameters, but they were at a level I had not worked to before.”

One of his earliest challenges was supporting the move to provide professional military development for Warrant Officers throughout the Services.

“It had been a bit ad hoc till then, and I experienced that personally. The NZDF had warrant officers throughout its tactical, operational and strategic environments, yet there was very little training available to prepare selected personnel for strategic level employment.”

WO1 Barclay says the NZDF Command and Staff College provided “amazing” support, as did the Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae and the senior leadership of the Defence Force. The leadership programme that has been developed is now being taught at the Staff College in the form of the Warrant Officer Advanced Course and Programme. In addition there has been interest in the programme by other

countries.

The complexity of the business the Defence Force undertakes now means it needs highly trained, educated, quick-thinking, decision-making personnel at all levels.

“We have to train our non-commissioned personnel to not just “do stuff”, but to think and do at the same time.”

While a traditionalist in many respects, the concept of doing your job because that’s the way it's been done for years holds no truck with him. “We need every person at every level to be a thinker. We need people to question and evaluate what they do and look for any changes that will make things better and be supported as such.”

He admits such a philosophy can be risky. “And that’s the challenge for us. We need to nurture, grow and use it to our advantage. If we have confidence in our personnel, why wouldn’t we? The NZDF is a traditional organisation, and the concept challenges the way we have traditionally done things. But if we don’t challenge we will not become the best that we can be.”

WO 1 Barclay has taken a keen interest in the Defence Force's culture environment. He has largely contributed toward ensuring that Maori culture has the appropriate representation and defining how it contributes toward fulfilling the organisational need and mission.

“The award is not about me, but more about us as a Defence Force. The NZDF is a great organisation, and every day personnel are striving to make it the best organisation. I am just one of many who are contributing toward this”.

“It’s invigorating to watch the change and growth that is taking place within the NZDF. If we continue to train, educate and empower our people in the thinking and decision-making processes who knows what we can achieve?”

new yearS Honourfor NZDf’s Top eNlisTeD MaN

“tHe awarD IS not about me, but more about uS aS a DefenCe forCe. tHe nZDf IS a great organISatIon, anD every Day PerSonneL are StrIvIng to make It tHe beSt organISatIon.”

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other awards made to army personnel in the New years Honours included:Colonel (rtd) richard lewis Hall, obe) additional Member of the New Zealand order of Merit (MNZM):Colonel Hall deployed to Afghanistan from October 2008 to May 2009. His initial appointment was as Senior National Officer and Commander of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) in Bamyan.

In January 2009, he was also appointed as the Commander Task Group Ariki, thereby increasing his span of command to most of the New Zealand forces operating within Afghanistan. His assessment of the changing environment in Bamyan led to the development of operating concepts and directions, which resulted in the NZPRT under his command successfully meeting the many operational and environmental challenges of the deployment.

COL Hall developed a sound framework for future tactical and operational commanders to implement. He continued the development of a strong and close working relationship with the Provincial Governor and in so doing, prepared realistic foundations for future New Zealand deployments to Bamyan and for an improvement in the lives of the local people of the province. He continued to develop and enhance a strong and enduring professional relationship with the United States command chain.

COL Hall's professional engagement with his immediate superior US Headquarters and with the International Security Assistance Force, has strengthened the appreciation of the New Zealand contribution to the overall mission, helped to raise the profile of New Zealand's commitment to the mission and enhanced the New Zealand Defence Force as a professional and capable force. He was able to gain assets and tactical support for the NZPRT that had not previously been allocated or operated with the New Zealand contingent in such a close and supportive manner.

Throughout the deployment he provided strategic vision and direction to the mission, while at the same time providing sound operational advice and options to the agencies in New Zealand that were tasked with the ongoing development of the New Zealand mission to Afghanistan.

COL Hall was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the United Kingdom New Year Honours 2001.

To receive the New Zealand Distinguished service Decoration (DsD): Major Dougal andrew barker, royal New Zealand armoured CorpsWhile a Captain, MAJ Barker deployed to Afghanistan from April to October 2008 and served as a patrol commander with the NZPRT in Bamyan Province. His patrol operated in the Khamard and Sayghan districts, two of the more unstable areas of the province. As the security situation steadily declined over the summer months, he worked hard to ensure that his patrol had all the necessary force protection measures that were available to the NZPRT.

Notwithstanding the deteriorating security situation, he also implemented a robust local engagement programme with the local population and was pro-active in ensuring that development projects remained unaffected by terrorist activity in his area of operation. In early October, while on patrol, his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. He ensured that all crew members from the immobilised vehicle were safely extracted.

His strong leadership and professionalism were integral to ensuring that all members of his patrol returned safely to their base.

Major bryce Cameron Gurney, The Corps of royal New Zealand engineersMajor Gurney deployed to Afghanistan from April to October 2008 with the NZPRT in Bamyan Province. He served as head of the Development Group, responsible for the implementation of the development programme, including management of funding provided by NZ Aid and the United States Commanders Emergency Response Programme. He quickly set about identifying areas where funding accountability and delivery of the development programmes could be significantly enhanced. He undertook a complete review of the funding and delivery cycle of the NZAid programmes.

His review and recommendations was subsequently adopted by NZAid. As a result of his review, funding from the United States Commanders Emergency Response Programme received a significant boost from two million US dollars to in excess of twenty million US dollars. As a result, MAJ Gurney needed to provide day-to-day management of over one hundred projects, ranging from digging wells for water supply to major road construction projects spread over a large and varied geographical area. At the same time, he provided effective mentoring to a number of junior officers attached to the Development Group. He also took it upon himself to supervise and mentor Afghan contractors, who had little or no experience tendering and contract in management, again with significant success.

Major peter warren Jacobs, royal New Zealand army Medical CorpsMajor Jacobs first enlisted in the New Zealand Army in 1966 as a rifleman. He saw active service in Vietnam in 1968/69 and subsequently transferred to the Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps (RNZAMC).

He took release from the Army in 1975 to pursue a career as a health administrator, and the following year re-enlisted in the Territorial Force, where he progressed through the ranks to Warrant Officer Class One.

In 1987, he was commissioned and transferred to the Regular Force; he was promoted to his present rank in 1999. A distinctive trait of his service is his passion to ensure that the RNZAMC fully, and without exception, meets its mission and goals.

Drive and enthusiasm have been the hallmarks of his approach to policy development, in particular to policy relating to the recruitment, employment and retention of doctors and medical specialists. A number of initiatives for which he was responsible have bolstered the New Zealand Army’s and New Zealand Defence Force’s capabilities, in terms of the development of a medical specialist base with a focus on sustainable operational outputs.

His professional commitment to operational health care meant that he has been a key member of planning staffs for numerous missions and overseas deployments. Of note was his contribution to health planning at the commencement of operations in Timor Leste. His efforts ensured there was a continued supply of health specialist personnel critical to maintaining a credible surgical capability in the remote Suai region, as part of what was the largest deployment by the Defence Force since the Vietnam War.

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The NZsas Commando Counter Terrorism Training Course began at papakura Military Camp in mid-february.lieutenant ‘w’, one of the NZDf personnel undertaking Commando training writes here about why he wanted to become a Commando, and some useful advice he received.

I attempted Commando entry assessment because I wanted to pursue excellence, see what I was capable of and be part of the counter terrorist team.

My first attempt at entry assessment was in 2007 and ended early just into day one. I resolved to try again and address my weaknesses. A key element of this was a lack of mental preparation, but I was lucky enough to receive advice from a number of personnel.

We spoke about physical fitness and mental hardiness (tenacity) being vital ingredients. Physical training prepares your body and makes entry assessment easier to accomplish — one less thing to worry about. The purpose of developing a 'never give in attitude' is to develop the ability of the mind dominating your body, i.e. when your body wants to give in the mind doesn't let it.

This is what a badged member of 1 NZSAS told me:Remember, in selection they try to strip away your fitness to see what the

little man inside you says: ‘give up or go on’. So here's the insight: The purpose of your physical training regime is to train your mind, not your body. Improved physical fitness is a by-product. I suspect most people go to the gym and walk the hills and mark their progress by how many extra reps they've done or how many extra kilometres they've walked or kilograms they've carried. Within reason, it doesn't matter how much you do, it matters that you always go one step further than you're comfortable with. When you’re out walking and you want to take a short cut — don't. When you’ve finished your workout, do some more. It doesn't matter that you might be too exhausted to do them in one hit — it matters that you do them. When it’s raining or you're tired and would prefer not to train — train anyway. It is those little victories over your body, unseen by anyone except yourself, that will go further than anything else to guaranteeing success. What's more, I'd suggest that once you've honed up your ability to 'push through' it will be an asset for the rest of your life, regardless of the eventual path you take.”

These words were a vital component of my training. It resulted in me achieving greater physical and mental fitness. I believe the hundreds of times during training when I had to tell myself to ‘push through’ enabled me to overcome a specific time during entry assessment when I thought I could not go on.

In terms of physical training, the 10 week training programme available on the Intranet is a great tool and is all you need. A great temptation is to do a great deal more than the training programme, but this will soon catch up with you. I’d encourage training with a gas mask in order to sort out any fitting/ fogging issues early, with and without your helmet on.

During entry assessment it helped me to remember that any discomfort we were experiencing was temporary, and that there was an end goal in sight. However, it’s not over yet and I’m very conscious of the challenges that lie ahead of us as we begin training.

“It IS tHoSe LIttLe vICtorIeS over your boDy, unSeen by anyone eXCePt yourSeLf, tHat wILL go furtHer tHan

anytHIng eLSe to guaranteeIng SuCCeSS…”


NEW ZEALAND SPECIAL AIR SERVICE

1NZsas seleCTioN Course 31 May–13 June 2010- Pre-Selection 31 May–1 June- NZSAS Selection 2 June–10 June- Officer Testing 11–13 June

- MED Board complete- RFL complete within one month of course start date- R tests complete/autobiography- AFNZ3 submitted

- Training programme well underway- Mentally focused- If you have any issues, call the recruiting cell

phone 021743 096

if you have shown interest in becoming a member of 1NZsas Group, here is a gauge of your progress so far:

In tHe mInDS of tHoSe wHo Dare: nZ SaS SeLeCtIon

grIt, DetermInatIon, PerSeveranCe equaLS SuCCeSS

PrIvate ‘g’Twenty hours of wading through dense bush, deep mud and murky water, with bugs attacking every centimetre of bare skin, is something Private ‘G’ prefers to forget.

Making it through the experience was, however, crucial to him being accepted for further training within the New Zealand Special Air Service. And make it he did.

The Meremere Swamp phase of the SAS selection course involves aspiring troopers working as a team, crossing the swamp carrying water-filled jerry cans, and eating nothing for the duration. They are without sleep for 20 hours, and everything must be done in silence, with only non-verbal communication allowed.

“Everything works against you in the swamp,” he says. “The bush seems impenetrable, the mud is thick and sticky, and you’re wet all the time. There are bugs all over you, and everything becomes a bit of a blur. But you have to rely on the team, and just keep on going.”

Private ‘G’ says he is delighted he made it through selection, and can now begin the rigorous SAS training cycle.

But success has not always been at hand; in November last year he attempted selection and failed. A tradesman, he did not have a great deal of field experience as most infantry soldiers would, and his navigation skills let him down.

“When I was training for this course I made sure my navigation was sorted. You need to be quick, be able to look at a map and know exactly where you are going. That is how you keep your times up.”

As he forged ahead he realised he was doing okay. “I could move quite quickly, and it was a great feeling knowing I was ahead of the pack and not miles behind everyone with so much time to make up like last time.”

Private ‘G’ says he used the supplied training programme to prepare for selection. He began training early, taking to the hills after work and at the weekend, carrying a pack weighing up to 52 kg.

“If you are used to carrying a much heavier pack, when it comes to selection and you’re carrying 35kgs, it’s much easier.”

He bulked his pack up with gym weights, put his head down, and walked. “It was hard at first, and took a lot of motivation, especially in winter when it was cold and wet.” He had the usual blisters and aching feet. “But you push through that, it’s all part of it. You just have to tape your feet up and not cry about it.”

There were some times during the 60 kilometre walk when he felt the pressure. “You have ups and downs on that walk, but it’s at the end (of the selection course) and you just keep pushing yourself on. You’re on your own though, so you can only rely on yourself.”

Private ‘G’ has never been without motivation to join the SAS. As a youngster he met former badged members of the SAS, and rubbed shoulders with them in his early days in the Army.

“I want to be here for the adventure and the challenges. It’s the pinnacle of soldiering.”

by Captain alexandrina bojilova, NZsas psychologist“Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and, like all of man’s values, it has to be earned” – Ayn Rand

For more than four decades, the Special Forces have employed Military psychologists to help select “the best of the best” of the nation’s men. In that time, thousands have applied for selection; many more have had that dream, but never tried to make it reality. For these, self-doubt has become more familiar than the belief in their own potential.

Those who attempt selection want to pursue excellence and are motivated to gain the best training in the Defence Force, to be amongst motivated and dedicated comrades, to practise their newly acquired skills in combat operations and to be challenged every day.

The selection process is widely recognised as one of the highest achievements a service person can attain, as it magnifies the candidate’s ability to overcome gruelling physical challenges and a barrage of psychological assessments. Above all, selection tests the candidate’s determination and mental tenacity, and ultimately seeks individuals with the ‘never give in’ attitude.

For the many who have contemplated selection, the fears are much the same: “Will I fail?”, “Will they let me in if I complete selection?”, “Will I be seen as a ‘wannabe’ if I don’t make it?”, “Is this within my reach?” All the while, the only question that should be asked is “What if I let this dream slip away?”

An aspiring Special Forces operator may be concerned about discovering they don’t have what it takes, and worry about whether they are good enough. They may also worry about being told by the psychologist that they do not fit “The Profile”. Here is what you should know: There is no such thing as the “perfect” candidate!

The factors that carry aspiring candidates through selection are their unique characteristics, their self-awareness, their faith in themselves, their past experiences, the unique challenges they have overcome and even the mistakes they have made.

Hence, what matters is not “will they let me?” but “who will stop me?”. Ask yourself these questions:• DoItrustmyselftostandonmyowntwofeetandpersevereinthefaceofsetbacks?• AmIdeterminedtoseethegoalsthatmatter,cometofruition?• DoIholdrespectformyselfandvaluethosearoundme?• AmIphysicallyrobustenoughtogetmyselfoutofharm’swayandpreparedtodefendmycomradeswhentheyneedme?• DoItrustmyjudgementandknowIwon’ttakeriskswhenriskshouldnotbetaken?• DoIknowmyfearsanddoIfacethem?• CanIspeakmymindandvoiceunpopulardecisionsbutbehonourableandpurposefulindoingso?And above all• AmIpreparedtogrow,learnandevolveintothebestIcanbe?

If this is who you are or what you aspire to be, then you could be the “perfect” profile. There is only one way to find out. After all, the ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity. This is all the Special Forces Selection is designed to give you — an opportunity to show to yourself how much you can be.

Remember, if you dare to dream it, the win is yours to take … you just have to get here.


pre-deployment (pDT) training for membership of operation antarctica’s Harewood terminal team consisted of learning leadership skills, safety training for operation of aircraft loaders and fork lifts and for marshalling vehicles around aircraft. and every minute of it has been useful, writes private rebecca Courtney. The Harewood Terminal Team (HTT) is the group of Defence Force personnel in charge of sending cargo and passengers down to Antarctica. It is currently made up of people from all three Services. Seven from the New Zealand Army, nine from the Royal New Zealand Air Force and two from the Royal New Zealand Navy. We also have 11 experienced people managing us who are posted for a three year tour from the RNZAF Expedition Support Squadron (ESS) which is based at Christchurch Air Movements.

The HTT consists of 18 personnel in total, 15 of whom stay on deployment for six months and the remaining three stay for three months to cover the surge at the beginning.

Our PDT included being taught how to conduct a passenger check-in for a flight, build pallets of cargo and load the aircraft.

To help us with the theory side of the job we were introduced to an electronic training based tool called Buzz. This programme provides an electronic multi choice questionnaire we had to do every morning. We were all pretty average at first, but within a few days the scores were all

around the 90% mark. At the end of PDT we sat our written theory test which showed that the 09/10 HTT scored the highest average of all seasons. Some people thought that these high scores were due to the use of the new Buzz tool but I like to think it was due to the quality of the trainees.

Some personnel were required to obtain extra vehicle

1500, although this is normally based around times of flight departures. The earliest start we have had so far is 0400, and as we have a 20 minute drive to work we are all up just after 0300. Two shifts are rostered on for the day shift as there is usually a lot of work and pallets to build. At 1500 the night shift, takes over. There isn’t usually much work for the night shift except to receipt the incoming C17 Globe Master aircraft, C130 Hercules aircraft or L C130 Hercules with Skis fitted.

Throughout this operation we get to work alongside the American C17 Globemaster Crew. They normally rotate between teams every six weeks. They are always very friendly and are easy to get along with and love the Kiwi ‘can-do’ attitude and flexibility with changing operational tempo.

In summary, we have successfully sent 815,484 lbs of cargo down to the ice via 41 flights. Averaging 75,000 for a C17, 20 000 lbs for a C130 and 11,000 lbs for a Skier C130. Some of the unusual cargo we have sent south includes liquid nitrogen cylinders weighing 25,000 lbs, bulldozers, a snow cat bulldozer and three helicopters.

This season we have an awesome group of people working down here which makes it all the more enjoyable. Although the requirements of the operation can be quite repetitive, every day is different and every flight can offer its own challenges. I am thoroughly enjoying my time down here and look forward to seeing the season through.

licenses like the P endorsement for driving a bus and W endorsement for heavy wheeled cargo loaders to fulfil the requirements of the operation. Our last day of PDT finished around 2pm so we could move into our new accommodation — Park View on Hagley Hotel which is located on Riccarton Road directly opposite Hagley Park, in Christchurch. We have access to a 24 hr gym just down the road, the park just across the road to run around and play touch in, five minute walk from town and a walk down stairs to a bar/restaurant. We were very well looked after.

Before work begins we are split into four shifts. Each shift consists of a bus driver, a check-in person, 25K and 40K K-Loader drivers and a shift supervisor. The shifts are all rostered on a four day, two nights and two days off shift. The day shift technically starts at 0300 and goes through to

I am tHorougHLy enjoyIng my tIme Down Here anD Look forwarD to SeeIng tHe SeaSon tHrougH.

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For Warrant Officer Class One Gavin Hucker accepting the Pace Stick from WO1 Pat Cooney is the last step in relinquishing the role of RSM 2HSB at Linton and moving to Waiouru to become the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of Land Operations Training Centre (LOTC).

Having spent time at LOTC and its predecessor The Army Schools, in various roles from apprentice carpenter to instructor and SSM, heading back to Waiouru is more about what he can bring to the role. “When I was here as a tradesman my main concern was about learning; when I was an instructor it was about passing on knowledge; now it is about making sure that these two activities continue as smoothly as possible for all Army trades” says WO1 Hucker.

Working with 2HSB (NZ), both Regular and Territorial Force, has been a change from the engineer trades. “Working with the different trades at 2HSB (NZ) has been a great and challenging experience. They are a motivated team of individuals who have a wealth of experience, and who are almost never in the unit due to deployments, exercises or courses.”

Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hanrahan, Commanding Officer, 2HSB says that WO1 Hucker’s blend of traditional leadership style, Defence Force values and his ability to lead by example has been a good complement in our 2HSB (NZ) command team.

“Gavin has been an excellent RSM during my first year as CO 2HSB (NZ). His knowledge of the personnel and understanding of the ground truths within the unit have been invaluable.

Gavin is an inspirational leader who commands with a strong presence.”

“Each night Gavin took his bike out to ride home at 1730 hours, it seemed to start raining in Linton. Now Waiouru has to cope with this rain. His friendship, mentoring and loyalty to the personnel of 2HSB (NZ) will be missed”.

The Pace Stick was carved by WO1 Trinder from 5 Wellington West Coast Taranaki Regiment (5WWCT) and symbolises the start date of the Army Schools (1858), Tumatauenga, and the three kete of knowledge.

WO1 Cooney said it had been a pleasure and honour to have served as the RSM of LOTC and was especially proud of the many successes that the LOTC Schools had achieved in providing well trained soldiers and officers for the Land Force units. “It is easy to work with dedicated and loyal command teams and instructors”

New Zealand Army Officer Cadet Cheryl Moir (below) was one of two New Zealand students to be awarded University of New South Wales medals in December last year.

Only four were presented in total (one to a Singaporean student and one to an Australian student).

OCDT Moir (Honours Class 1, Politics) was presented with a University Medal for Politics. She was also awarded the Brian Dugan Beddie Prize ($250).

RNZAF Pilot Officer Simon Thomas (Honours Class 1, Aeronautical Engineering) was presented with a University Medal for Engineering. Pilot Officer Thomas was also awarded the Air Vice Marshal Noble Prize (perpetual trophy and $200) and the A.H. Corbett Prize (medal and $500).

Chief of Army, Major General Rhys Jones (second from left) made several presentations at HQ NZDF in December last year.

From left, Lieutenant Colonel James Kaio received a Chief of Army commendation, Lieutenant Christian Anderson was presented with his Commissioning Parchment, Warrant

Officer Class One Rick Tai with a Meritorious Service medal, LTCOL John Howard with a 25-Year Bayonet, and Sergeant Davey Forbes, with a New Zealand Qualifications Authority certificate.

Profiles on LTCOL Kaio and WO1 Tai will be published in the March issue of Army News.

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TERRITORIAL FORCE CENTENARYThe last weekend of February sees two significant anniversaries celebrated by the Territorial Force. The 4 Otago Southland Battalion Group 150th anniversary and perhaps lesser known, the centenary of the Territorial Force.

The 28 February 2010 marks one hundred years of the Defence Act 1909 coming into force, establishing the Territorial Force (TF) as we know of it today.

The 52 year-old volunteer system that preceded the TF was disbanded and organised into geographical groups that created a standardised national force along the lines of the British Territorial Army.

The 56 areas where volunteer forces were conducting activities around New Zealand at the time were shifted into 16 area groups and named after their locality.

The need for change arose during the Imperial Defence Conference in 1909. Prime Minister Joseph Ward accepted the need to reform the NZ military forces, at that stage a miscellany of voluntary groups and militias, and raise a force capable of providing home security and assistance in imperial defence.

From 17 February to 3 March 1910, visiting Field Marshal Lord Kitchener endorsed the proposal. He also recommended some slight changes to the age of liability of service and subdivided the territories into a larger number of areas.

Major General Alexander Godley, who was tasked with implementing the scheme, had all males between 14 and 30 compulsorily enrolled, and by 1914, the commander had 26,000 young Kiwis ready for war.

As a result of the 1909 Act, NZ was well-placed when World War I arrived. A significant force was well trained and ready for deployment, the TF providing the backbone to New Zealand’s contribution.

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Part-time soldiers and sailors competed against each other in December in a series of military skills challenges for the chance to be named the inaugural New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Reservist of the Year. The competition was won by Lance Corporal Deborah Kendon, a teacher at Auckland’s Northcote College.

Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy instigated the competition, which put representatives of the 11 major Army and Navy Reserve units against each other in a test of military skills for the title.

The contestants were assessed in their performance of a series of military tasks such as driving, weapons handling, first aid and physical fitness.

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The Director General of NZDF Legal Services Brigadier Kevin Riordan (left) and his deputy, Lieutenant Colonel Justin Emerson attach the rank slides of their newly promoted colleague, legal officer Captain Chris Sutton.

LEGAL BEAGLES

Colonel Garry Brosnan has become the senior New Zealand Officer in Timor-Leste as the Deputy Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF). Colonel Brosnan has taken over the position following the departure of Captain Wayne Burroughs from the New Zealand Navy who has completed his six-month deployment.

Taking up his appointment, COL Brosnan, who has previously served on operations in Bougainville, the Sinai and Afghanistan, as well as staff college training in the United States, said he welcomes the challenges may arise in the months ahead.

“The New Zealand Defence Force has a proud history in Timor-Leste having been here at various times since 1999,” COL Brosnan said.

“It is my intention to carry on with this legacy to continue that good work. “I am very impressed with what I have experienced so far. Dili has a unique vibrancy about

it and there is a strong sense of peace and stability in the area from what I have seen.”COL Brosnan said the combined and joint nature of the operation in East Timor added an

extra dimension to the deployment.“Throughout our time here the New Zealand Defence Force has been working in concert with

the Australian Defence Force; in essence we are an ANZAC force and we are proud to be a part of that arrangement.”

CAP Burroughs left the Dili airport following a heart-felt Haka from around one hundred New Zealand Army soldiers. As he boarded his flight to head home, CAPT Burroughs made mention of some of the mission’s successes over recent months.

“We delivered a capability to assist the Fred Hollows foundation in undertaking eye surgery that will make a huge difference for thousands of East Timorese. That was a great achievement for the force that we have here.

“I have always been very pleased with the presence of our personnel and the way they operate and interact with the people on the streets.

“New Zealand soldiers have provided many proud moments for me and I am sure that the East Timorese appreciate their presence.”

As part of the handover of responsibility from the outgoing to incoming ISF Deputy Commander, CAPT Burroughs passed the Deputy Commander’s mobile phone to COL Brosnan as a light-hearted gesture symbolising the passing of responsibilities. COL Brosnan was also welcomed with a Haka-Powhiri from New Zealand troops when he arrived at their barracks. COL Brosnan will be posed to Timor Leste for six months.

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by Gary parkesAbout 100 Linton soldiers in light marching order raced against the clock in the resurrected Individual Confidence Course Challenge in late November.

The competition, over Linton’s conditioning course, was first instituted in 1992, with the women’s competition being added in 2001. Since 2004 it had fallen by the wayside, but was reintroduced this year as part of the Linton Camp Sports Trophy competition.

A unit points tally competition was incorporated, adding to the adrenalin rushes of supporters. While fast times counted for a lot, points were deducted for faults on the various course obstacles.

Regional Physical Training advisor JJ Lloyd said there had been an enthusiastic response to the competition’s return, with all units being strongly represented.

He said that apart from it being something of a “bragging rights” thing for those who emerged at the top of the tables, it presented a realistic test of the individual’s endurance and cardiovascular fitness. “But they are all pretty familiar with it, so to a large extent the results give a measure of their determination.”

Champion of the day was James Faber, of 21 Support Coy, who completed the obstacles in a cracking five minutes and 58 seconds, followed by Victor Company’s Matthew Couper, who pipped 2nd Workshops Company’s Mark Doohan by a mere two seconds to emerge runner-up. Top woman was Summa Goodall, 5th Movements Company, with an impressive time of eight minutes seven seconds and a reasonable 47 seconds margin over 2nd Health Support Battalion’s Raylene Kirk, with 2nd Signals Squadron’s Karen White one minute 19 seconds behind for third place.

The time margin between the men’s winner and tail-ender was 13 minutes 26 seconds, while in the women’s section it was 20 minutes 52 seconds.

results:-

conditioned linton soldiers tackleconFidence course with gusto

individual: Men; J. Faber (21SUP) 5m 58s 1, M. Couper (V COY) 6m 1s 2, M. Doohan (2 WKSP) 6m 3s 3.

individual: women; S. Goodall (5 MOV) 8m 7s 1, R. Kirk (2 HSB) 8m 54s 2, K. White (2 SIGS) 10m 13s 3.

unit: 21 SUP(20 points) 1, SME (17 points) 2, 25 ESS (15 points) 3.

victor Company soldiers tackle the zig-zag wall as they start on the individual confidence course challenge.

after clearing a barbed wire fence, victor Coy duo kuripa white (left) and Hugh summers pace it out for the tunnel obstacle.

spr Nicole bewley presents a picture of determination as she tackles the wall. Her determination was an important factor in

her unit, 25 ess, emerging in third place in the unit competition.

spr adrian velich (25 ess) straddles the overhead cables during November's linton individual Confidence Course. He emerged 13th in the men's section with a time of 6m 57s, adding useful

points to get his unit to third place in the unit competition.

spr bewley, of 25 ess, makes a good showing in the women's section, of which she was placed 7th with a time of 19m7s.


personnel from 10 Transport Company recently deployed to Herbertville to carry out survival training, followed by four days of escape and evasion through the east coast hill country. Earlier in the year, instructors from the RNZAF Survival School provided class room instruction on survival techniques to the company, which gave soldiers some ideas of what to expect and how to prepare.

The exercise began with the group of soldiers being divided into five teams of five and straight into some practical survival training for the first 24 hours on the ground.

Sergeants Brad Cassidy and Gavin Rolls from the Survival School took the group through techniques they would require throughout the exercise. For example, establishing shelter, building a fire, and catching and cooking game.

The training covered how to behave in non-tactical situations where rescue was required, and in tactical situations where evading the enemy was one of the highest priorities. From there the teams were separated and told to fend for themselves for the night, making sure they employed what they had been taught.

By this stage no one had eaten since breakfast so once a sturdy shelter and bed was established a fire needed to be built and dinner caught. The landscape provided a variety of options for food. The most available being eels from the creeks that dissected the landscape, but other options included fresh water crayfish and even a bush chicken that strayed too close to camp. Sleeping arrangements were primitive with no sleeping bag or bivvy bag, and attempts to build a bed raised off the ground proving to be warmer but far from comfortable.

Come morning, the escape and evasion phase began. Teams were strip searched and removed of all but the authorised gear.

Each person had their patrol pack with smock, wet weather and thermal clothing, a water bottle and their personal survival kit. The latter could be personally designed but could be no bigger then pocket size. In it were items such as nylon and hooks, a survival blanket, flint, rubber, cotton wool, Vaseline, pen and paper, para cord and other small items that would aid during time on the run.

Dropped off in the middle of nowhere, teams had only what was in their pack, plus a map and compass. Given a checkpoint to reach and a time to be there by, the teams set off. Their first checkpoint was between 15 to 20 kms away. For the next four days teams made their way across the countryside climbing over the 200m peaks and down through the valleys. As long as they made their checkpoint, they would meet their contact, be provided with their next checkpoint and hopefully a little food. Teams received on average two apples and two muesli bars per team, per day.

Movement during the day was restricted to a minimum to avoid detection. Teams walked through the night to meet their checkpoints and moved into a hide to stay concealed during the day. Hunter forces criss-crossed the landscape on motor bike and truck by day, and at night with night vision equipment. Teams had to be vigilant to avoid detection, making use of the large hills and the minimal vegetation cover available.

Often large distances had to be covered in order to stay concealed. The locals also needed to be avoided, since as it turned out, they were more then happy to pass on information

to the hunter force. As hunger set in and energy levels dropped, making each checkpoint became harder. Long days without food or cigarettes took their toll. For the heavy smokers the pain was two-fold, becoming at times unbearable while waiting for night fall. Sleep was less than comfortable, with little to help keep warm. Location was vital to getting rest as the wind was gusting non stop for nearly the entire exercise, sapping energy while walking, and biting to the bone while lying on the ground trying to sleep. With little to do during the day but wait for nightfall, talk inevitably turned to food and the craving for a smoke. Sleep would be broken and once a route had been planned and bearings taken, a lot of patience was required. Temptation to leave the hide would put the team a risk of being caught but waiting full days without food, sitting in one place proved to be the biggest challenge.

After four days of living rough the last checkpoint was reached. The tactical situation had called for meetings to be discreet and quick, passing on any information possible then moving on. Last minute changes in location had teams running for their pickup. Once back to a secure location food was provided and people ate too much too fast.

Overall a lot of valuable experience was gained. With qualified instructors passing on their knowledge teams were able to practise the best techniques to avoid detection, and survive with the minimum of kit. Along with practical skills everyone was able to learn something about themselves, testing their limits and learning how far they can go without the normal comforts.

• The role of the RNZAF Survival Training Centre is to conduct specialist Survival Training in order to provide NZDF aircrew with the skills, attitudes, knowledge and practical experience to maximise survival in areas of operation.

10 transport company makes the grade

tHe LanDSCaPe ProvIDeD a varIety of oPtIonS for fooD. tHe moSt avaILabLe beIng eeLS from tHe CreekS ...

LearnIng to SurvIve


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The Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Company of the 2nd Canterbury Battalion honed their close country operations skills on a two-day field training exercise in the St Arnaud Ranges recently. The Coy converged onto Dip Flat one Friday evening and began battle preparation ready for insertion into the area of operations next morning.

The concept of the training was to exercise the company using patrolling, navigation, operational security measures, and set up and occupy an operational post. Emplane and deplane

helicopter skills were rehearsed with RNZAF Iroquois crew on the Saturday morning, with the insertion conducted afterwards.

Field Training Exercise Orsogna was named after the battle of Orsogna to capture the town during the Italian campaign of WW2. Within a month of arriving in Italy, the 2nd NZEF was in battle with the occupying German army at the Sangro River, attempting and failing to take the town of Orsogna. More than 1600 men were killed or wounded in these initial operations. Although spirits had been low at times, the knowledge that the enemy was undergoing the same trials was not lost sight of and at no time did any man lose confidence.

An accident happened during the exercise, resulting in a

soldier being evacuated by helicopter. The soldier had lost footing and fallen down a slope. He was injured when a rock came down hitting him above the left eye and rendering him unconscious. The soldier was treated on the ranges at 1490 metres and proceeded to continue down the hill after 30 minutes when delayed concussion and suspected shock set in forcing the group to harbour up. It was then that the section commander decided to send out a two-man team to raise the alarm as communications due to the mountainous ranges were intermittent. With the much appreciated help from all concerned and particularly Base Woodbourne staff the soldier was safely evacuated to Nelson hospital.

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"Field Training exercise OrsOgna was named aFTer The baTTle OF OrsOgna TO capTure The TOwn during The iTalian campaign OF ww2 ..."

ExErcISE OrSOGnABattalion members gather after the completion of the exercise.

Capt Grant Palmer (now Officer Commanding of Nelson Marlborough West Coast Company) mid-exercise.

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MAJ Philip Bellamy (Officer Commanding) and SSGT Quigs Quigley (Company Sergeant Major) conduct their final training brief.

The RNZAF Iroquois arrives for drills and insertions.

Soldiers begin their march in.

Soldiers are briefed before setting off.

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Counter vehicle ambush drills were well practised during the exercise, along with other battle drills.

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Exercise RORKES DRIFT, 3rd Logistics Battalion’s recent Infantry Minor Tactics (IMT) training activity, saw members of the unit conducting three days of revision on section battle drills in Burnham Camp.

The unit then deployed to Tekapo for a series of live fire exercises. Previous exercises have seen an emphasis on section weapons, however following Exercise SECOND STEP in Oct 09, a requirement to incorporate other weapon systems available was identified.

The soldiers were put through individual jungle lanes utilising the new Small Arms Retaliatory Target system, then pairs fire and manoeuvre, culminating in the posting of live high explosive grenades. Soldiers then had the opportunity to conduct live firing counter vehicle ambush drills and conducted an introduction shoot with Mag 58 mounted on a Light Operational Vehicle out to 1,000 metres. The final activity was a claymore stand that allowed six soldiers to set up and detonate the mines and then inspect the lethality of the weapon on a series of targets and a scrim wall.

The participants came away from the exercise with a better appreciation of the effects that these weapons have, as well as gaining confidence and skills in their operation.

teSt tHeIr SkILLS"tHe SoLDIerS were Put tHrougH InDIvIDuaL jungLe LaneS utILISIng tHe new SmaLL armS retaLIatory target SyStem, tHen PaIrS fIre anD manoeuvre, CuLmInatIng In tHe PoStIng of LIve HIgH eXPLoSIve grenaDeS ..."

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by lT albert lombardWhen most people think of underwater operations, including demolitions, the first thought may be that those tasks would be exclusive to the Navy. However that is not the case as demonstrated by Linton’s 2 Engineer Regiment Dive Team during Exercise NEPTUNE FURY recently.

The exercise was conducted in two parts, beginning with underwater demolitions in Lake Moawhanga, Waiouru, followed by a basic CABA (Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus) phase conducted in Wellington Harbour.

Despite high winds hindering the boat operators on Lake Maowhanga, the demolitions phase was conducted successfully. The targets for the exercise were timber piles, which were effectively attacked using both cutting and borehole charges.

The focus for the demolitions practice was to refine the capability of the divers to conduct underwater demolitions using electronic initiation and remote firing systems. The team found that electronic initiation offered greater flexibility and control when conducting underwater demolitions.

Wellington Harbour provided an ideal training ground for the dive team to practise basic engineer dive skills using CABA. Tasks included conducting various underwater search techniques, recovery operations using lift bags, basic underwater tools, and underwater navigation by night.

The Wellington Harbour Authority kindly provided specific tasks around the harbour which included recovering disused mooring blocks in Evans Bay and locating fallen logs off Aotea Wharf.

Overall the exercise was a success and provided the Dive Team with a clear indication of its current capability as well as how its future training should progress, especially relating to underwater demolitions.

exerCise NepTuNe fury improves army dive team skills

wellington Harbour provided the perfect backdrop for 2 engineer regiment’s dive team exercise.

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Captain Sergai Davis, second in charge of Bravo Company, 7th Wellington Hawkes Bay Battalion, is the 2009 Queen's Medal and Championship Belt winner.

Fifty-two soldiers from all branches of the Army entered the competition. They practised at Waiouru’s Taylor Range before two days of competition. After three preliminary matches had been completed, the top ten marksmen took their places on the 300-metre mound for “The William Brighton Match”, the prestigious fourth and final round of the Queen’s Medal Shooting Competition.

CAPT Davis faced some formidable opposition; the other nine finalists on the 300m line included experienced rifle instructors, soldiers who had competed at the Bisley tournament in the UK, and young infantrymen who were top scorers in the Freyberg Trophy.

The ten firers competed in a match that flowed in a similar style to the Annual Weapons Qualification shoot but with more demanding engagement scenarios, with no allowance for failure of the firer’s weapon, ammunition and personal equipment, and with a rapidly increasing pace as the distances closed.

The final close-quarter sequences, firing at pairs of small figure 12 and 14 targets, were fast and complex, requiring a high degree of concentration not only from the firers but also from the butt party.

The weather for the Queen’s Medal was variable, with showers and a gusty crosswind in the opening match. However the weather cleared for the end of the competition although some shooters had to negotiate large puddles near the 75 yard mark.

Others in the top ten, all of whom received marksmanship badges for their achievement, were Corporal Gillgren, Private B Falk, Staff Sergeant K Andersen, PTE M Lupi, Lieutenant B Jones, Corporal D M Garden, Warrant Officer Two P Mumm, PTE P Hitch and SSGT S Muschamp.

Other award winners were SSGT K Andersen, 16 FD REGT, the Log (for highest scoring competitor from 1RNZIR ) and the Artillery Trophy (for highest scoring competitor from 16 Field Reg ); SSGT M Bedford, Land Operational Training Centre; the Waiouru RSA Shield (highest total scorer from ATG Waiouru), PTE A Clark, 2/1 Battalion (2/1BN) the School of Infantry Trophy (top score for young junior rank infantryman); PTE B Falk, 2/1 BN, the Army Rifle Team Trophy (highest total score in Matches 1,2,3) and the Army Cup; PTE G Hitch,1 RNZIR, the Trentham Rose Bowl (top score for a first time firer) PTE M Lupi 2/1 RNZIR, the Vickers Trophy (top scorer Match 2); LCPL J Mablin, 2 LOG BN, the Lewis Trophy, (top scorer Match 1), PTE P Harrison, 2/1 BN, the Pistol Trophy.

CAPT Davis has been in the Territorials for 20 years. He has competed in 16 Freybergs and nine Queen’s Medal competitions. He works in the construction industry as a health and safety officer, and until recently has served with 7 WNHB at Napier. He is now in Wellington with Norfolk ODG Rail, the company upgrading the Wellington suburban rail system.

Soldiers gathered at Waiouru in November for the Freyberg Shield combat shooting competition. It was won by the 2/1 RNZIR team.

Staff Sergeant Wayne Churchouse (I Battalion)Lance Corporal Benjamin Falk (2 Battalion) and LCPL Shane Kelly (2 Canterbury Regiment) were the top-scoring individuals in Match One. But the 90-metre sprints to each mound of Taylor Range added extra pressure in Match Two, and LCPL Falk’s 2/1 team-mates, joined him on the leaderboard at the end of this match.

Next came the Section Match, held on the much more exposed Old Class Range. Each team had 14 minutes to complete a 2.5 km run while carrying their Steyr or C9, ammunition and webbing. They then had to immediately hit 10 small targets 500 metres away and sprint to the 400, 300, 200 and 100-metre lines to repeat the task, while using the minimum amount of Steyr ammunition. The westerly blowing almost straight down the range made shooting only slightly more difficult, but it did create a troublesome headwind on the long run from the east of the range, and three teams were penalised when some of their older members were unable to complete the run in time, although they were warmly applauded as they strove to beat the clock.

Private David Panther, 2/1’s gunner in the Section Match, had already won the LMG match, and those watching noted the control he had of his C9, enabling him to fire accurate bursts that hit multiple targets. “You have to grip it really tight; push, pull and twist,” he explained later. “If you just hold it, the barrel jumps.” If a gunner can hit more targets in the section match, then the riflemen use fewer rounds. The 2/1 team made the most hits and also handed back 43 Steyr rounds, gaining 1090 points to win the match from 1 RNZIR and 7 WnHB (775 points each).

The competition finished with the very popular Falling Plate Match. The 2 Canterbury Regiment Bravo team, with one of the few female shooters in the competition, Officer Cadet Ashleigh Hall, did very well in this match, losing only in the final round to the

winning 2/1 Bravo team.

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by Graham wi, simulation support officer, waiouru.The New Zealand Army Simulation Centre’s Weapons Training System in Waiouru now has two MAAW 84mm “Carl Gustav” guns to enhance its virtual simulation training. The anti-armour weapons are part of a growing array of weapon systems that are available for use at the facility.

The MAAW 84mm Carl Gustav, occasionally referred to as “Charlie Guts Ache” has been in-Service for more than 30 years, with its primary role being anti-amour. It may appear to be one of the “older” weapons, however it still provides and supports the Army’s operational capabilities.

Staff Sergeant Paddy Church, who is one of the Weapons Training System (WTS) instructors says the acquisition of the Carl Gustavs is great for the simulation facility.

“Previously we had to borrow “84s” from either the Combat School or the battalions, but now that we have our own here, training can be customised and tailored to meet team and unit needs more effectively and efficiently, particularly when using them with WTS scenario-based exercises using the CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) Trainer.”

Soldiers complete a quick “bore sight” and then refine the “zero” at range on “Lanes Training”, before starting up the CGI Trainer and encountering the many virtual scenarios available, usually

against armoured vehicles, exposed infantry, fortified bunkers and built up targets.“As a training aid, we start with simple scenarios and progress to more challenging and

complex situations. Again this is done from various ranges, both moving and stationary targets with various weather environments, in day or night mode. “

SSGT Church says incorporating the use of the WTS CGI with the “84s” has enhanced soldiers’ knowledge and skills on the weapon and the correct way of both operating and employing it. “It even feels and sounds like firing it live,” he says.

To facilitate training, the guns come with a unique “front loaded” shell case that has computer chip hardware, encased to communicate and interact between the firer, the round being loaded, the WTS computers and the graphics on the screen. When the ‘84’ is loaded with the various ammunition types — High Explosive Anti Tank, High Explosive Dual Purpose, Illumination or Smoke — the weapon is operated normally and soldiers carry out the tasks and responsibilities of an anti–armour team from the firing mound.

Army units keen on building up their skills or revising their Direct Fire Support Weapons training are invited to try out the MAAW 84mm Carl Gustav at the WTS.

Combat SHootIng team (nZaCSt) 2010

wHo: Any RF and TF personnel who are fit, able and Command cleared

wHaT: Team selection and training

wHeN: The final NZACST selection is being conducted in Waiouru in April 10

wHere: Waiouru

wHy: The NZACST is deploying to the UK over the period 22 Jun to 16 Jul 2010 to once again win the Central Skill at Arms Meeting (CENTSAM). Why not try out and join the NZACST and not only represent your Army in a core skill, but also defend our international titles and reputation of excellence in military shooting.

for more information contact your unit training cell or wo1 Gordon Jenkinson or wo2 Tim witton via Dxis email

More information on the NZaCsT and its participation in CeNTsaM-08 visit the army News intranet site and click on army News, issue 388 (10 Jun 08) and issue 391 (09 sep 08).

For virtual training at ltdg

NZASC WTS RECEiVES MAAW 84MM CARL GUSTAV GUNS


The Territorial Force (TF) Army surgical team got to know each other and worked together as a team during Exercise STARLIGHT LIGATURE conducted by 2 HSB(NZ) at the Navy Hospital, HMNZS Philomel, Auckland late last year.

Surgeons generally work in close-knit teams and the quirks and methodologies of the team members quickly become established. The Army maintains a TF surgical capability but the members of the team have civilian jobs all over New Zealand and the annual exercise gives them the chance to work together, performing minor surgery on Defence Force personnel.

Dunedin Anaesthetist Col John Wilson, who has been a military surgeon since 1968, said that while he had worked with some of the team members on deployments in places like Timor-Leste and Afghanistan the weekend exercise was very valuable.

“This is about getting the surgical team together so they are familiar with working with each other. It’s amazing how once you get to know people and you get to know their little quirks, you can work much better together when you do get deployed somewhere. You know their strengths, their weaknesses and they know your little foibles which is very important, because everybody does things differently,” said COL Wilson.

Patients for the weekend were Auckland based Defence Force personnel who had been on the Navy Hospital waiting list for minor surgery. The exercise not only relieves the pressure on the hospital, but means the surgical team gets to work on real people as opposed to notional or exercise patients.

“Most of the surgical team members work in hospitals so they are working with real people with real conditions every day of their lives. There is no point in doing a mock exercise, you don’t know how people are going to work until you do have real patients,” said COL Wilson.

The weekend also gave the surgical team the chance to recognise the recent operational service of Private Shannon Russell who was awarded her NZ Operational Service Medal and NZ General Service Medal, Solomon Islands.

SURGiCAL ExERCiSE CLEARS pATiENT bACkLOG

by 2lT a i linTerritorial Force members of Northern Troop, 1 Field Squadron (1 Fd Sqn) (above) have demolished the derelict Cargill Street scout hall in Papakura and cleared the site, freeing it up for further development by the Papakura District Council.

The Council had arranged for a local sports club to carry out the demolition work as a fundraiser. The club had not been organised enough to undertake the job and the building was eventually used as a training aid by South Auckland based volunteer fire-fighters. One of the firemen served with 1 Fd Sqn and he identified the demolition of this building as both an ideal training aid for TF engineers and a worthwhile community project for the Army.

Territorial Force engineers train not only to fulfill a combat role, but also a civil aid role should a national or

international situation require this. The objectives of this exercise were:

• demolishanunsafebuilding• improvethehandtoolandmachineryskillswithin1Fd

Sqn• consolidatelocalsupportfor3AuckNorthBnGpand

the NZ Army within the community.Members of the local community enthusiastically got

behind the troop as it proceeded with the demolition. The entire building was demolished in 36 hours.The concrete was loaded onto a truck, which carried

numerous loads to the local concrete-fill. Timber framing, and other items were loaded by hand onto the two 1700 Uni-Mogs and sent off to the landfill.

Overall it was a successful training weekend for 1 Fd Sqn.

by wo1 Danny broughtonToward the end of last year Jedi Knights from most units gathered in Waiouru to discuss one of Army’s core skills — shooting. Among the audience of green was a speckle of blue, all representatives from the Small Arms Training Unit (SATU, RNZN) and the Ground Training Staff (GTS, RNZAF)

The concentration was developed because the Land Component Commander (LCC) believed that the art of shooting within Army was beginning to deteriorate and that following the recent introduction of new equipment, namely Soldiers Personal Protective Equipment (SPPE) no recognised analysis was being done to capture the lessons learned in terms of shooting techniques.

The programme included policy, targetry , Weapons Training Simulation (WTS), sim-munitions, Intro to Service Weapon Replacement and Upgrade project (ISWRUP) project which included the combat shot gun, 7.62mm Light Support Weapon, enhanced individual Steyer to name but a few of the weapons looked at during the concentration.

The main points discussed included:

wTs• Anexcellenttoolfordevelopingshooting,andtacticaland

scenario training at command and team level. It will never replace live firing and any thought of using it as a means to qualify personnel on the Army Weapons Army Weapons Qualification should be discouraged.

standard of weapon Handling• Lotsofexcuses,fromcomplacencythroughtoalack

of opportunities to conduct live firing. ‘Do our weapon drills need to change?’ Competency is achieved through repetition in training. ‘We don’t need bullets, we own the time’. Repetitive training is boring. Too bad, that’s what we do. Do your job and leaders, lead.

Theatre specific shooting• RecentcontactsinAfghanistanhighlighttheneedforour

Army to continue to learn from these lessons. • Thedifficultywehaveinuphillanddownhillshooting

when wearing soldiers’ personal protective equipment. • Thelimiteddistancethattheinfraredaimingdevice

provides. • Theneedtobeabletoreachfurtherwithoursmallarms

and why ISWRUP is so important. These were all good

discussion points that will need to be analysed and more importantly captured and taught.

iswrup• Thenew/upgradedweaponswilldefinitelyenhancethe

Army’s capability. They will provide the extended reach needed but also provide flexibility to step down to the close environment if needed. The increased accuracy of the Mk2T62, 5.56 round and what this will mean to the overall enhancement of our small arms whanau and shooting.

shooting competitionsThere was much discussion around the Freyberg and Queens

Medal shooting competitions. It was generally agreed that allowing all corps plus Navy and Air Force the opportunity to participate in the Freyberg framework but for another trophy was a positive way to improve shooting across Army. The detail for this will be discussed and shaped with a view to trialling the concept in 2010/ 2011.

Overall the concentration was a very worthwhile activity that has set a start point for future concentrations. It is likely that they will split into two key areas, one being policy and the other being practical analysis and development of the next generation of trainers and shooters. The Land Component Commander also acknowledged the efforts of the SWI, Army, Warrant Officer Class One Gordon Jenkinson for putting the pilot Shooting Concentration together and making it so successful.

Full details of the SASC can be found on EARLLS.

laND CoMpoNeNT CoMMaNDer small arms shooting concentration (sasc)

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"ComPetenCy IS aCHIeveD tHrougH rePetItIon In traInIng. we Don’t neeD buLLetS, we own tHe tIme. rePetItIve traInIng IS borIng. too baD, tHat’S wHat we Do ..."

TF ENGiNEERS COMpLETE COMMUNiTy TASk iN SOUTh AUCkLAND



by Gary parkesAfter a hectic year training for and supporting planned and spontaneous operations, 2nd Land Force Group soldiers were delighted with the respite offered by the pre-Christmas Village Green and Families Day.

Always popular on the Linton Camp calendar, this year’s event was organised by Corporal Devan Robinson of the Physical Training Wing.

All units were well represented in the lineup of 26 teams taking on the 13 imaginative challenges, most of which involved getting in the spirit of the thing rather than expending any great amounts of physical or mental energy.

CPL Robinson said it was pleasing to see so many units joining in and thanked the unit PT representatives for their proactive and enthusiastic attitude in organising their units and games.

During trophy presentations for the year’s competitions, 2LFG Commander, Colonel Howie Duffy, noted everyone clearly had a good day. He also said he was an advocate of the maxim ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’: “In the last six months you have all worked pretty hard as a formation. Today is all about you, giving you something in return for that dedicated, hard work.”

Following the Village Green programme clean up, many soldiers returned with some 300 children for the Families Day component, which provided three hours of entertainment, including the statutory visit by Santa.

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soldiers and their families gather for the village Green fun.

school of Military engineering soldiers run, jump and crawl inverted as they negotiate the hazards of the Ninja warrior challenge.

Josh Campbell, of 25 siGs sends a colourful Dave sisley, of 25 ess, off his perch during the

Gladiator Jousting Challenge. Campbell had a good day, emerging as winner of the strong Man competition.

sMe's Tom williams goes into a spin as he rides the log to embark on the Ninja warrior course.

Commander of 2lfG, Colonel Howie Duffy (left), presents spr Jacob Dagger with the Commander’s Trophy during linton

Camp’s village Green Day in December. spr Dagger was chosen to receive it on behalf of 25 ess, which amassed the

greatest tally of points for the year’s sports competitions. runner-up was 21 supp with Minor units/2 Hsb third.

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ment7 Senior officers (sl)8 Came out9 Rush violently10 Italian (derog WWII)12 Fencing sword 13 Veteran (abbr) 14 Trains15 Track17 9 across again19 Loose fibred stuffing20 and 21 Situation involving

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3 Rob serves (anag)4 Hawker WWII aircraft5 From dusk to dawn6 Short heavy clubs11 Ornamental strip denoting

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reviewed by Major lee TurnerNo one goes into a war or conflict with the intention of becoming a casualty; the reality is that many do get injured or killed. During the First and Second World Wars the first assistance that these casualties received was often from stretcher-bearers. Khaki Angels is the first New Zealand book that is dedicated to this unique and special group of service personnel. The author is quick to point out that these service personnel were not simply those who objected to the war but were mainly formed from volunteers and selected individuals.

Khaki Angels concentrates on the New Zealand experience, however, it also provides accounts from other nation’s stretcher-bearers. Initially it was disappointing to find that the largest chapter was not that of a Kiwi stretcher-bearer but a British one, Sergeant Denis Bounsall. This disappointment was short lived, as the benefits provided by SGT Bounsall’s memoirs outweighed the country of origin. It helped not only to document a comprehensive insight into the roles that these soldiers performed but also to understand the character required to be a stretcher-bearer. These memoirs were only available to the author, Brendan O’Carroll, because SGT Bounsall chose to settle in New Zealand after World War II.

The courage needed to go into battle cannot be understated, but to walk around the battlefield armed only with a stretcher and dressings takes a whole different mind set. Indeed many stretcher-bearers were killed or injured as they tried to help others. This book graphically describes how they struggled in the different environments that the wars were fought in.

Khaki Angels provides details of what the treatment options were during the two World Wars. Some of these treatments seem primitive, yet what is also true is that many are not far removed from what is taught today. War has helped develop

medical techniques and treatments but often this knowledge is lost in peacetime and re-learned during the next conflict; just such a situation has occurred with the lessons learned from Iraq and Afghanistan. Stretcher-bearers are just the first element in a long evacuation chain, the author details the other parts that complete the chain right the way back to major hospitals in home locations. Although timings may differ, the rest of this evacuation chain is not too dissimilar to that of today.

There is a school of thought that suggests, ‘you cannot know where you are going unless you know where you have been.’ If this is true then this book is important to the future of those in the Defence Force health services. While this text concentrates on stretcher-bearers it also mentions orderlies, medical officers and nurses. This book will therefore be of interest to many within the military medical service irrespective of rank or role.

What Brendan O’Connell has done is document a part of New Zealand’s history that was previously absent. It is not intended to distract from the other amazing New Zealanders who have given credible service to their country; but it is equally important that the contribution made by this special group of soldiers is not forgotten.

Major Turner is a registered nurse specialising in trauma medicine, and the author of a book on dealing with trauma injuries.

khAki ANGELS: kiWi STRETChER bEARERS iN ThE FiRST AND SECOND WORLD WARSby brendan O’Carroll.

"kHakI angeLS ProvIDeS DetaILS of wHat tHe treatment oPtIonS were DurIng tHe two worLD warS. Some of tHeSe treatmentS Seem PrImItIve, yet wHat IS aLSo true IS tHat many are not far removeD from wHat IS taugHt toDay ..."

reviewed by Major Neil bleasdaleHaving given our junior leaders structure through prescribed format and process, one of the hardest things for them to then learn is how to be innovative yet realistic in their planning. To assist junior leaders, Major General Swinton penned The Defence of Duffer’s Drift based around the British experience in the Boer War. In this booklet, the reader is led through a series of incidents, each based on the same tactical problem, with the narrative building upon each of the previous experiences. This concept of experiential learning based on a simple tactical problem has been updated by the Americans Burgoyne and Marckwardt into an Iraqi based counter-insurgency scenario—The Defense of Jisr Al-Doreaa. Lieutenant Backsight, Her Majesty’s Rifles defending Duffer’s Drift has become Second Lieutenant Connors, Army of the US, establishing a forward patrol base at Al-Doreaa.

As with Duffer’s Drift, there are six ‘dreams’ in Al-Doreaa. Don’t be put off by the use of dreams — it’s not airy fairy, but merely a mechanism that enables the reader/student to learn from their mistakes and progress onto the next learning incident. Each dream outlines the task, what 2LT Connors decided to do, what then transpired and what lesson 2LT Connors learned from the incident. It is a superb and safe teaching mechanism.

It is quick to read (70 minutes), but then I was familiar with Swinton’s method, and in fairness to the authors, I did not spend too much time contemplating what action I would take for each incident but strove on to the ‘answers’. The real strength of this publication is not its brevity, but the ease of which the incidences can be broken out and used as individual teaching aides. This booklet does not replace teachings on formal courses. Rather it is a supplement. It can be adapted and tailored quite easily for groups or individuals, depending upon the training intent

or requirement. And it is not too difficult to readily imagine extending the counter-insurgency scenario into further incidents or transposing the concept of experiential learning to another scenario (Afghanistan?) or type of military undertaking (SPE etc).

If I have one gripe, it’s about the quality of reproduction of the sketches in the Duffer’s Drift section. Literally, one cannot see where LT Backsight has positioned his troops, which greatly diminishes the learning value. I was forced to go back to my original copy of Duffer’s Drift to refresh my understanding of the troop dispositions.

Poor reproduction of the essential graphics has been overcome to some degree in Al Doreaa through the use of a web link (www.defenseofJAD.com). And this web link has more. As well as the graphics for Al Doreaa, it contains notes and DS answers to the six incidents which will greatly aid in teaching/ coaching within the unit.

While some of the tactics may vary slightly from official NZ Army doctrine, it would not be too difficult to Kiwi-ise the notes and answers.

2LT Connor’s learning at Al Doreaa paralleled that of US Forces in Iraq. Given that the only permanent thing on a battlefield is change, it will be interesting to see if 2LT Connors (or his relief) also continues to adapt as the political and military situation evolves.

Major bleasdale is a serving New Zealand army officer.

Published by the University of Chicago Press, USA, 2009. Including E.D Swinton’s ‘In Defence of Duffer’s Drift’. No maps or photos, but several explanatory sketches.

ThE DEFENSE OF JiSR AL-DOREAA by Michael L. burgoyne and Albert J. Marckwardt.

"tHe reaL StrengtH of tHIS PubLICatIon IS not ItS brevIty, but tHe eaSe of wHICH tHe InCIDenCeS Can be broken out anD uSeD aS InDIvIDuaL teaCHIng aIDeS ..."



reviewed by Malcolm ThomasFollowing on from the author’s earlier title New Zealand Army Personal Equipment 1910–1945, this lavish production fully covers a subject not published before except in Army regulations.

Profusely illustrated with actual examples and contemporary photographs, this new reference book covers headdress, jackets, shirts, footwear and every other clothing item issued to or privately purchased by New Zealand Army personnel. The text explains the regulations pertaining to wear and circumstances of uniform development in New Zealand. Captions identify each item and provide further detail of construction with, in many instances, the original owners service. Women’s uniforms are not forgotten and a section is also devoted to armlets worn by the Home Guard and Emergency Precautions Service.

A third of the book comprises appendices which round out the research by the authors with descriptions of the material types, regulations, uniform issue tables, manufacturers identification labels and stamps and even an addendum to their previous book on equipment.

The authors and publisher are to be commended in producing

such a specialised reference. It is unlikely to have a large appeal, but is an invaluable tool for museums, collectors, costumiers, antique dealers and others to identify surviving garments so personal to our soldiers.

Highly recommended.

Malcolm Thomas is the co-author of New Zealand Distinguishing patches.

NEW ZEALAND ARMy UNiFORMS AND CLOThiNG 1910-1945by barry and Matthew O' Sullivan "tHe teXt eXPLaInS tHe

reguLatIonS PertaInIng to wear anD CIrCumStanCeS of unIform DeveLoPment In new ZeaLanD. CaPtIonS IDentIfy eaCH Item anD ProvIDe furtHer DetaIL of ConStruCtIon wItH, In many InStanCeS, tHe orIgInaL ownerS ServICe ..."

reviewed by lieutenant Colonel Terry kinlochDarren Moore retired from the Australian Army in the rank of Major. While in uniform, he served in Timor Leste and spent several years on an exchange posting with the United States Army. His tour to Timor-Leste was short, ‘essentially-risk free and relatively comfortable’, yet it produced in him ‘a kind of melancholy’ as he thought of his wife back in Australia. While in the United States he witnessed the traumatic effect of ‘9/11’ and subsequently watched many American soldiers march off to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. These experiences made him think about the heavy burden carried by all soldiers, and about the apparent indifference and lack of understanding within modern society about the sacrifices of soldiers who are put in harm’s way in the service of that society. This book is Moore’s attempt to explain what soldiers actually do when fighting a war, and what influences their behaviour.

The Soldier covers many aspects of soldiering: the soldier’s relationship with the state, the types of men and women who serve in uniform, the human cost of war, killing enemy soldiers and your own comrades, and the impact of the media. It ends boldly with a chapter titled, ‘Is there a Need for War?’

This reviewer found the early chapter on the relationship between the soldier and the state to be one of the most interesting. It discusses how some soldiers simplify everything they do to ‘just obeying orders’, while others cannot reconcile lawful commands with their own sense of right and wrong. It shows how some soldiers see combat as the essential climax of their entire professional lives; as General David Patraeus put it, “This is the biggest prizefight in our careers, and every soldier … has been training for this for months, if not years.” The psychological impact of ‘coming home to an ungrateful public’ is analysed in detail. This section alone will be of great interest to New Zealand veterans of the Vietnam War, many of whom experienced such a homecoming. It may also help today’s soldiers to deal with such a shabby homecoming in the future if they are unlucky enough to experience it.

The chapter entitled ‘A Soldier’s Journey’ covers initial training, the strain of combat, ‘the culture of obedience’, the role of religious faith, accepting the presence of death on the battlefield, the need for, and the impact of, alcohol and drugs, the importance of news from home, and other elements of a soldier’s life. ‘The Cost of War’ deals with the fate of the killed, the fear of mutilation, the relief some men feel on being wounded, and why self-inflicted wounds occur. Subsequent chapters cover many other aspects, so that, by the end of the book, the reader has a good understanding of what soldiers go through in time of war.

In the introduction, Moore states, “Soldiers must face the possibility that their occupation may bring about their death or disfigurement. They suffer enforced separation from their loved ones. They are required to seek out and kill men whom they have likely never met. At times they will be ordered to kill their comrades. At other times the death of their comrades will arise from a tragic

ThE SOLDiER:A hiSTORy OF COURAGE, SACRiFiCE AND bROThERhOODby Darren Moore

‘tHe SoLDIer’ CoverS many aSPeCtS of SoLDIerIng: tHe SoLDIer’S reLatIonSHIP wItH tHe State, tHe tyPeS of men anD women wHo Serve In unIform, tHe Human CoSt of war, kILLIng enemy SoLDIerS anD your own ComraDeS, anD tHe ImPaCt of tHe meDIa. It enDS boLDLy wItH a CHaPter tItLeD, ‘IS tHere a neeD for war?’

mistake. And through it all, soldiers will have to bear these tribulations under the harsh and unforgiving gaze of the media. These are the burdens of war.”

If you are leader who commands soldiers, this book will be a valuable resource. It will challenge your own thinking and help prepare you for the awkward questions and the sometimes incomprehensible actions and attitudes of the soldiers under your command. Most of you will only experience war once or twice, if at all. You will only get one or two chances to get it right. The great value of this book is that it helps prepare you, the military leader, for what you will encounter on the battlefield.

lTCol kinloch is a serving army officer and military historian.

tHe great vaLue of tHIS book IS tHat It HeLPS PrePare you for wHat you wILL enCounter on tHe battLefIeLD.

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NZDF personnel are now able to make their own Leave Centre bookings online. After development by Army’s Knowledge and Information Management team and a recent trial using a number of regular users, a new intranet web-based system is now live.

The new system has been developed as a user friendly site for customers, enabling them to make their own bookings and receive back an immediate email acknowledgement with an invoice attached. With the great feedback received from the trial and its subsequent use in house by Army Leave Centres staff it is planned to enable all Defence Force personnel on the DIXS system to make their own online bookings from this month.

The new Army Leave Centre Booking System enables Defence Force employees to:

• Maketheirownpersonalbookings• Enterballots• Lookattheirownbookings• CurrentArmypersonnel(CategoryOne)willbeableto

sponsor bookings for their family members (parents, parents-in-law, brothers and sisters) and friends. Users will also be able to comment about their stay.

To help with making their bookings an online manual will

be available to assist users.Army Leave Centres are very grateful for the efforts

of Army’s KIM team and in particular Adam Evans who developed the booking system and Matt Baker, Intranet Manager who also provided much support for the project.

rotorua refurbishmentDemolition work begins on the the old Rotorua unit site this month. They will be replaced by three separate new Lockwood homes to be built on the site. The new homes are scheduled to be completed by the end of April 2010 and available for use in May after they have been fitted out with furniture. Due to the planned construction period the new homes will not be included in the 2010 Easter Ballot.

These new homes will offer a new standard of leave centre accommodation with each dwelling having its own deck, heat pump, laundry, and car port. A common area is also planned. Army employees can expect to once again enjoy their Rotorua holidays and be proud of the comfortable new surroundings.

other developmentsThe search to find suitable accommodation in the main centres of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch continues.

OF ARMY LEAVE CENTRESonLIne bookIng AVAILABLE FROM

1 FEBRUARY 2010

CaLLIng aLLnZ army CyCLIStS

promoting cycling (road and mountain Biking) as an official army sport

The Races

roaD CyCLIng: SaturDay 10 aPr 10The Inter - Regional Road Championship will consist of: a Graded Criterium, Sprint and Road Races.

mountaIn bIkIng SunDay 11 aPr 10The Inter - Regional MTB (Cross Country) race will be a graded track circuit in the Wellington Area.

tHe regIonaL teamSThe Inter-regional is based on competition between Northern (Wellington, Waiouru, and Auckland areas), Central and Southern regions. The aim is for a minimum of 15 riders for each code per region.

graDeSThe intention for both races is maximum participation. Riders will compete in the following grades to allow a fair competition: Novice / Open, Vets (35 and over), Elite (A and B grade club riders)

AUCKLAND: MTB & Road: SSgt Dave Henderson

WAIOURU: MTB & RoadSgt Aaron Tregoweth

LINTON:MTB: Lt Dave Carmody Road: MAJ Steve Challies

WELLINGTON: MTB: Lt Col Mark Blythen,Mike Beale Road: Maj Rob Te Moana

SOUTH ISLAND: MTB & Road: Maj Kirstine Collins

The Third Unofficial

iNTer-reGioNalCyCliNG CoMpeTiTioN trentham 10 – 11 april 2010

Put the date on your calendar and register your interest with your regional co-ordinator or through the Army intranet site.

Register your interest in the inter-regional competition and Army Cycling by placing your details on the Army Cycling Intranet site at: http://communities/Sport/ArmyPages/Sport/Cycling/Homepage.aspx or contacting your regional co-ordinator.

“on tHe roaD to beComIng an offICIaL army SPort”

Further details on both events will be promulgated soon and will be available from your code POC and through the Army intranet site.

situation: Advising all RNZAMC personnel: The RNZAMC Banner Parade and other associated activities will be held in the Palmerston North area between 17 and 21 May 2010.

Mission:

The RNZAMC Banner will be presented to the Corps on 20 May 2010 at Linton Military Camp by the C-I-C of the RNZAMC, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, KG GCVO. Maximum participation of all RNZAMC members (RF and TF) is encouraged.

execution:

As per the admin instruction (AGS Admin Instruction 1328/2 dated 8 Dec 09): Key Activities for 20 May include:Banner Parade / GuardVIP Luncheon / Afternoon TeaDisplays and VIP meet and greet.RNZAMC Ball

administration:

HQ 2HSB Parade instruction to be distributed shortly. All attending personnel are required to register for the event.

Command and signals:Event Registration: Ms Nicola Peretini. [email protected] General Enquiries: Co-ordinating Officer Maj Wendy McEwan. [email protected]

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A significant day in the history of the 2nd Health Support Battalion (New Zealand), and in particular Army health services located in Burnham Camp was marked on 14 December 2009, when command of the Burnham Medical Treatment Centre (MTC) and Burnham Gymnasium transferred from 3 LFG to 2 HSB(NZ).

A new RF/TF sub-unit was also formed in Burnham Camp and designated the 3rd Health Support Company (3 HSC). A small changeover ceremony was conducted at the Burnham MTC to mark the occasian. The RNZAMC flag was lowered from the MTC flagpole, and the 2 HSB(NZ) flag was raised. The ceremony

was attended by the Commander 3 LFG Colonel Phil McKee and 3 LFG Formation Sergeant Major WO1 John Mills as well as the Commanding Officer 2 HSB(NZ) Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hanrahan and the new Regimental Sergeant Major WO1 Mus Boykett, as well as other invited guests and representatives from 3 LFG. Following the changeover ceremony, all personnel enjoyed morning tea, at which Captain Vanessa Weenink was presented the Timor Leste Solidarity Medal, CAPT Marcus Fowler was presented his commissioning parchment, and Private Lennard Funcke was promoted to Lance Corporal.

Forty-three Defence Force medics were awarded the Auckland University of Technology Diploma in Military Medicine at a graduation ceremony in Auckland recently. Twenty-two RNZAMC personnel celebrated their academic successes with their Navy and Air Force colleagues. A number of Defence Force medics were unable to attend the occasion due to operational commitments. The Diploma in Military Medicine was also awarded posthumously for Lance Corporal Francis Smart. It was an auspicious occasion which recognised the academic efforts of the last 54 Defence Force medics to finally complete the Diploma in Military Medicine. This diploma has been replaced with the new Graduate Diploma in Health Science, marking a new era of academic achievement for medics.

change oF command For Burnham mtc

medics graduate

CapT weenink receives her medal from Col Mckee.

The rNZaMC flag is lowered for the last time at the burnham MTC by ssgt Jessop during the change of command ceremony on 14 Dec 2009. The commander 3 lfG, the Commanding officer 2 Hsb(NZ) and officers and soldiers of 3 HsC stand at attention.

MaJGeN rhys Jones with army medical graduate Cpl Matthew savage,Joint services Health school celebrates the graduation of 54 NZDf Medical students

receiving a Diploma in Military Medicine from auckland university of Technology.

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by staff sergeant Taff TawharaThe NZ Army Dragon Boat Team has been fundraising over the last five months for the upcoming Dragon Boat Season and the chance to compete in the New Zealand Dragon Boat National Champs in March 2010.

Our most recent event was a 24 hour RFL (Required Fitness Level) Fundraiser run from 0800 on 24 November until 0600 25 November 2009. Team member Warrant Officer Class Two John Irving, Army’s Rehabilitation Warrant Officer, came up with the idea of doing a 24hr (RFL) fundraising event. Now when you compare RFLs and the sport of Dragon Boating, there’s not a lot of similarities. But both need just as much fitness and focus especially when faced with muscle and mental fatigue.

It wasn’t just the physical activity that would effect WO2 Irving. He was required to run an RFL every two hours to a

minimum G2 standard. That’s 12 RFLs with an average of 300 press-ups, 800 sit-ups and a distance of 28.8kms. Most people would say this would be easy enough but little did I know just how hard this challenge would be. After completing the run, exercises, and cool down, WO2 Irving only had an hour and a half to rest, eat and maybe sleep a little before his next attempt. He had to do this for a full 24 hour period. Luckily he had a great support crew thanks to fellow team member Corporal Remy Ledingham, Private Antz Groen and a handful of people from TTS. They made sure WO2 Irving was taken care of throughout the 24 hours including driving the safety vehicles (and bike), setting up his hot and cold baths and tending to his needs.

As well as pledges for sponsorship during the activity, WO2 Irving was up for special challenges during his attempts. SQ &

EA Cell challenged him to wear a pink fairy suit for $100. Not a problem for WO2 Irving, who despite the odd look and wolf whistle, completed the run in a fairy respectable time.

All daytime RFLs were officially timed and recorded, so WO2 Irving was joined by other Trentham and Wellington-based personnel including the Defence WO, WO1 John Barclay.

All in all, the fundraiser was a great success raising well over $1,000 toward the season. At 0600, WO2 Irving finished the last of his 12 RFLs, completing all to a G2 standard.

On behalf of the Army Dragon Boat Team I'd like to thank all those who sponsored or donated money towards WO2 John Irving's 24 hour RFL attempt. A special thanks to the Wellington Area Sports Club (WASC) President, WO1 Dave De Lautour, for the use of the WASC facilities

by Cpl lance apaapaThey say that there is no such thing as a bad day’s fishing, regardless of what you take home. Fishing is not just a sport, it is a great opportunity for parents to bond with children and partners in a relaxed environment with the ability to bring kai home.

With the rising popularity of outdoor activities and more people expressing an interest in fishing, there is an awareness that there is a need for a club to encourage and promote the sport. With the support of Linton Multi Sports, a club has been created with the aim of providing the opportunity to fish with family and friends in areas that, without a club, would be inaccessible.

Our first event was a three day fishing cruise off the coast of Castle Point on board the Legionnaire which is an amazing vessel that holds up to 12 people and sleeps 10. This charter vessel powers though the deep blue sea off the east coast at up to depths of 140 metres and targets Hapuka, Kingfish and a whole variety of other deep sea fish.

Arriving aboard the Legionnaire we were welcomed by owners Bob and Carol and introduced to our home for the next few days. A quick tour of the vessel showed that it had everything we would need, from hot showers to chillers and everything between. As we settled in, conversation would always lead to landing that big hapuka.

The early bird gets the worm so it was an 0600 start on the beach to get a vessel on the water and into some long-awaited fishing. Out of sight of land we stopped and dropped anchor and were into the first round of fishing.

Within five minutes it was all on, the lines were heavy and pulling was hard. We had a true fight on our hands; hauling those giants of the deep was no easy task.

My back and arms were hurting, and I was thinking of giving up when I caught sight of the 15 to 20 kgs of fish that I had just pulled from 130 metres down.

Later that day Dan, a typical local, friendly and full of advice, turned up and led the way along the beach until we reached a sheltered bay. “Right here boys,” he said. and 30 minutes later we had our paua quota and some crayfish and were heading back to cook tea.

Up again next morning and the birds were singing, and not a cloud in the sky. It was my group’s turn to out-fish the boys and girls from the first day. It was all the same drill, gears on and off we went, with a minimal swell so the fishing was good. We caught our share of a whole range of fish. The highlight was when Craig, our sponsor from Deli Ca Sea, hooked something big and strong: a metre long Kingfish.

Our divers got a good haul again and we ate like kings on the last night. The fishing was good and everyone enjoyed getting away from work and coming home with some good kai and a typical fisher’s tale to tide us over till the next time.

None of this would have been possible without the help and support of Linton Camp and the community. In particular thanks go to WO1 Mike Ross, Linton Multi Sports for giving me the opportunity to take my idea and turn it in to a reality, Mosses Sports for free advice and prizes for Village Green, Hunting and Fishing Manawatu for the game rods and tackle, and lastly Craig from Deli Ca Sea Seafoods, for the bait, the lessons, especially how to fillet a monster, and for out-fishing all of us.

TALL TALES, bONDiNG, AND bRiNGiNG hOME kAi

pTi iRViNE’S 24 hOURS OF FUN AND FiTNESS

lance bombadier Mudz Te HeuHeu with his catch.

pTi warrant officer John irving was accompanied by army colleagues for much of his marathon effort. for an extra $100 donation he dressed as a pink fairy for a small section of the event.


armySPort27ISSue 406 | 16 february 2010

The first week of December 2009 saw the best Defence Force softballers assemble at RNZAF Base Whenuapai to contest the 2009 NZDF Inter-Service Softball Tournament.

A unique aspect of the tournament was the return of the Police men who were invited to contest the men’s competition after a 13-year absence due to the demise of the Combined Services tournaments.

The Army men and women arrived at the tournament as defending champions and confident of a good result after a productive training camp had been conducted at Papakura in preparation for the tournament.

The women started slowly, suffering two defeats to Airforce during the double round robin, winning through to the final, however, after a convincing win against Navy on the final morning. This earned them the right to play their old foe Airforce in the final. Although having suffered two defeats, the women were building nicely and went into the final with confidence they were about to peak at the right time. And peak they did, jumping out to an early lead in difficult conditions. The hitting power of our women, combined with excellent defence lead by a dominant pitching display from LCPL Jenni Mumm, proved too much for the Airforce team to contain. The Army women eventually ran out the winners 16-3 in a one sided final.

The Army men made a good start to the tournament beating the strong Police side 6-5 in extra innings in the opening game. A feature of this game was a home run with loaded bases by SPR Hayyn Giles, commonly referred to as a ‘Grand Slam”. Until the Grand Slam the Police men were cruising to a comfortable victory leading 5-1. With four teams competing, the tournament format was a double round robin with the second round worth double points. The men ended up finishing a disappointing third after two close losses to the Airforce, two wins against Navy, and a win and a loss over the eventual winners, Police.

The following Army players were recipients of individual tournament trophies presented on the final evening at the official tournament prize-giving.

women• TheMartinTrophyforMostStolenBases–PTEAwhina

Hokianga• TheArmyTrophyforMostRunBattedin–LCPLJenniMumm• FemaleRookieoftheTournament–PTETalaitupuAllan

Men• TheGurneyTrophyforMostStolenBases–WO2Dean

Groves• TheServicesTrophyforTopPitcher–CAPTGrantMcCarroll• MaleRookieofthetournament–SIGSydReweti

A highlight of the final prize-giving was Chaplain Ra Koia receiving the ‘Personality of the Tournament’ award for demonstrating the highest ‘esprit -de – softball’ throughout the week and Mrs Sue Harrison the prestigious Black Sox Trophy for outstanding dedication and commitment to NZDF Softball.

All in all it was another successful week of NZDF Sport well hosted by the RNZAF, where all in attendance put their best foot forward in a competitive sporting environment. An abundance of new players were introduced to both the men’s and women’s teams which bodes well for the future.

army softball webpageArmy Softball has its own webpage, which is linked into the

main Army Website. If you are interested in Army Softball past and present information, step up to the plate

http://www.army.mil.nz/our-army/sport/softball/default.htm

ARMy WOMEN SOFTbALLERS’ WiNNZDF TOURNAMENT

lCpl Jenni Mumm battles against the inclement weather, batting against the Navy.

The NZ army women's team, winners of the prendergast Cup for being crowned 2009 NZDf Champions.

pTe Taliatupu 'Toops' allan in action against air force in the NZDf final.

rookie of the Tournament award winner siG syd reweti is congratulated by Group Captain alec shariff (Chairman

NZDf sports Council).

Mrs sue Harrison receives the black sox Trophy for outstanding dedication and service to NZDf softball, presented by former player

MaJ Clayton willocks( left) and Manager CapT Grant McCarroll.

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