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Australian soldiers demonstrate search techniques for Indonesian Army personnel during the Junior Officer Combat Instructor Training Course conducted by the Combat Training Centre’s Jungle Training Wing in Queensland.Photo by Cpl Mark Doran

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MORE than 80 soldiers from across Army met with the CA and other senior lead-ers at the 2014 Wounded, Injured and Ill Digger Forum in Canberra on October 15.

The forum focused on non-combat injuries this year, and gave participants an opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences to both their peers and senior leaders representing Army, Joint Health Command and external support agencies.

CA Lt-Gen David Morrison said Army continued to learn from those who had been wounded, injured and ill.

“We are committed to ensuring all sol-diers who are seriously wounded, injured and ill, whether that is on operations over-seas or during training here at home, receive

the best care and support during their recovery,” he said.

“The feedback we receive at this forum shapes our understanding of the challenges faced by soldiers during their recovery, and assists in making sure we provide the right mix of support for them and their families.”

During the forum, Lt-Gen Morrison also presented his vision that soldiers who were forced to leave the Army due to medical rea-sons be given the opportunity to transition to new civilian jobs and careers.

“I strongly believe that transition with self-respect, a new sense of purpose and with dignity through work is the essence to effective rehabilitation and recovery,” he said.

Director-General Personnel – Army Brig Peter Daniel said Army would harness

the support of experts, including profes-sional recruitment consultants, to create employment opportunities for members transitioning.

“In this new initiative, Army views employment as rehabilitation rather than rehabilitation for employment,” he said.

“The links and networks we establish with external employers and healthcare pro-viders will be made available more widely to include those who choose to transition voluntarily.”

The Wounded, Injured and Ill Digger Forum is in its fifth year and is part of Army’s Support to Wounded, Injured and Ill program, which was established in 2008 to meet the needs of an increasing number of personnel returning from overseas deployments.

Employment is rehabilitation CA Lt-Gen David Morrison delivers the opening address at the 2014 Wounded, Injured and Ill Digger Forum in Canberra. Photo by Cpl Nick Wiseman

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LONG-LASTING military rela-tions between the Australian Army and the Indonesian Army were strengthened by the latest Junior Officer Combat Instructor Training (JOCIT) course, run by the Combat Training Centre’s Jungle Training Wing (JTW).

JOCIT-I is run in Indonesia at the start of each year for 90 to 100 Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD) soldiers, while JOCIT-A is conducted in Australia for the top 30 soldiers of the course based on their order of merit.

This year JOCIT-A was held at Lavarack Barracks, the Townsville Field Training Area (TFTA) and the Tully Training Area from September 28 to October 10.

JOCIT culminated with Exercise True Grit, the section competition over JTW’s demanding obstacle course, followed by the bayonet assault course.

OC JTW Maj David Seers said the concept of JOCIT was to develop the instructional capability of combat skills for the TNI-AD.

“The course was originally based on jungle warfare, but at the request of the TNI-AD we are now using military operations in urban terrain as a means to teach our instructional techniques,” he said.

“While we are teaching the Indonesians how we teach, we are also gaining cultural awareness and knowledge of how the TNI-AD operate.

“JOCIT is a highly sought after course, and is highly valued by TNI-AD. Over the past 14 years we have seen a number of JOCIT gradu-ates take up senior command posi-tions within the TNI-AD.”

The order of merit for selec-tion on JOCIT-A is based on the TNI-AD soldiers’ instructional tech-nique and capability, English profi-ciency, physical fitness and leader-ship during JOCIT-I.

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Sgt Mark Maunusso (right) instructs an Indonesian Army soldier during the Junior Officer Combat Instructor Training course, conducted by the Combat Training Centre’s Jungle Training Wing. Photos by Cpl Mark Doran

“I think the future of JOCIT is strong because of the high regard the

course has in Indonesia and how it can assist the TNI-AD soldiers’

career progression.– Sgt Mark Maunusso,

JOCIT instructor

Australian and Indonesian soldiers train together in Queensland

During JOCIT-A, TNI-AD sol-diers are also tested on their combat shooting and their performance in a tactical exercise to select the top 10. Some of these graduates will become instructors on the next JOCIT-I, which is scheduled to be held in Indonesia in February next year.

Maj Seers was impressed by the latest trainees’ language skills.

“They all spoke English well, although we also had ADF interpret-ers available to assist us in getting past any cultural and linguistic barri-ers,” he said.

“The best part of the course was the interaction between the soldiers from both countries.”

For Sgt Mark Maunusso, of JTW, the latest JOCIT was his sixth time as an instructor on the course.

He said building on the relation-ship between the Indonesian and Australian armies was a key point.

“I think the future of JOCIT is strong because of the high regard the course has in Indonesia and how it can assist the TNI-AD soldiers’ career progression.”

TNI-AD JOCIT Contingent Commander Maj Yusaf Tanjung said the course gave the TNI-AD an opportunity to extend its training capability and for its soldiers to learn new ideas.

“One difference here is that we can train in both urban and jungle environments while we learn new techniques.

“The hospitality provided to us by the Australians has been great. I would like to see more courses and exercises held here. The staff also arranged prayer mats for us and made sure we had a place and the time to pray.

“The most important part of JOCIT is how it helps the Australian Army and the TNI-AD build upon our relationship and understanding at all levels of command.”

Cpl Shamiso Ramman, of 8/9RAR, instructed on three JOCITs before he studied Indonesian at the School of Languages in 2013, which put him in a good position to be an interpreter on the recent course.

He said the course allowed the Indonesian soldiers to experience the style of training progression used by the Australian Army for combat troops at the sub-unit level.

“It’s enlightening for the soldiers and we also learn a lot about how they operate and how the TNI-AD command structure works,” he said.

“We have learnt how they appre-ciate problems on the battlefield in a combat situation, which will be important for us when we work with the TNI-AD in future operations.

“There are a lot of similarities between our cultures and we share common interests, but the best part of JOCIT is that Australians and Indonesians can work together across our cultural boundaries because we both adapt easily.”

Cpl Shamiso Ramman, of 8/9RAR, assists Indonesian soldier Sgt Teddy Wahyudi.

Maj Dodi Nur Hidayat

runs through the

Tully obstacle course.

THE government has announced conditions of service for ADF per-sonnel serving in Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries.

Director-General Personnel Policy and Employment Conditions John Geering said these conditions of service were based on the ADF Deployment Allowance framework.

Under this framework, the threat level of an operation is the sole met-ric used to determine the rate of the allowance.

“Operation Okra personnel cur-rently deployed to Iraq will receive tax-exempt Deployment Allowance of $150 a day,” Mr Geering said.

“Because of the reduced threat levels outside of Iraq, personnel deployed in these locations on Okra will receive Deployment Allowance of $80.51 a day.”

No changes had been made to the tax exemption status of personnel, however, it would vary depending on the individual’s deployed location.

Mr Geering said the threat level was determined by Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) assessments.

“DIO assesses likely risks, adver-sary intentions and capabilities, local environmental conditions and hazards and health risks, within the context of the approved mission profile,” he said.

“Allowance rates are adjusted up or down if the threat level changes.”

From January 1, 2015, Australia’s military contribution in Afghanistan will be conducted under Operation Highroad.

ADF members who are deployed on Highroad will also receive the same tax-exempt rate of Deployment Allowance of $150 a day.

Mr Geering said the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal’s con-sideration of the ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2014 (WRA) had no bearing on the deter-mination of the level of operational allowances.

Allowances rates for overseas deployments had been governed under the terms and conditions of a 1993 Cabinet-agreed framework on conditions of service. This framework has been applied by successive gov-ernments since that time.

Mr Geering said some recent media reports had incorrectly con-fused the WRA with conditions of service allowances.

“ADF members should note that while overseas allowances can go up and down, they are adjusted in accord-ance with an objective assessment of threats in the area ADF members are deployed to,” he said.

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GOVERNOR-GENERAL Gen Sir Peter Cosgrove has visited ADF per-sonnel in the Middle East for the first time since his appointment, paying tribute to those who have served in the region.

During his visit on October 22, he met with personnel from JTF633, the Special Operations Task Group and the Air Task Group deployed on Operations Accordion and Okra.

“For nine years following my retire-ment from the ADF, I thought back with the warmest feelings about seeing our great young men and women in uniform doing hard things in strange and far off places,” he said.

He expressed his pride in the work ADF personnel were doing.

“I am here to wish you well,” Sir Peter said. “I am bringing you the regards, best wishes and hopes of 23 mil-lion Australians, many who don’t know exactly what you do.

“We miss you and we want you home as soon as it’s reasonable to come home. While you are here, we know that, in rep-resenting Australia, you will do a magnificent job.”

During the visit, Sir Peter stopped to honour the sacrifice of 41 Australian soldiers who have died on operations in

the region, laying a wreath to remember them.

“We first started after 9/11 when we had people in Afghanistan, and it’s continued almost without a break for 12 years,” he said.

Before departing, he thanked a num-ber of personnel finishing their tour by presenting them with operational service medals.

“I am delighted to the have the oppor-tunity to recognise the service, to their country, by these men and women,” he said.

“Let there never be a medal that arrives in the post. I wish you well going forward.”

Meeting with the deployed men and women, he handed out Australian sports memorabilia, referring to himself as the “town crier” of sports news when he was a senior officer.

“Wherever I was and because I had access to communications, the troops would ask what the score was,” he said.

“These days you can find out the score on your wrist watch and you don’t need me to tell you.”

He said personnel were doing a tough job in demanding circumstances, a long way from home, but Australians knew they were performing well.

“I look forward to seeing you again, here if you stay a long time and back in Australia when you return home.”

PERSONNEL who are on the receiv-ing end of unacceptable behaviour are reminded they should attempt self- resolution in the first instance.

AHQ Inquiry and Implementation Coordinator Melinda Duncan said a recent inquiry into claims of unaccepta-ble behaviour at a unit found the inquiry most likely would not have been required had the personnel involved taken the correct action at the time of the incidents.

“Instead of attempting self-resolution, or reporting incidents to the chain of command, the members involved chose to tell other personnel about the incidents – they were basically just gossiping,” Mrs Duncan said.

“This behaviour adversely affected morale within the unit, as well as work-place cohesion and the delivery of outcomes.”

DI(G) Pers 35-3 Management and reporting of unacceptable behaviour

outlines what is required of members if they are on the receiving end of behav-iour that could be defined as unaccepta-ble.

The instruction states that Defence personnel have a responsibility to take all reasonably practicable steps to protect the health and safety of themselves and others in the workplace.

“This means the matter should first be attempted to be resolved by self-resolu-tion, if appropriate,” Mrs Duncan said.

“If this is not possible, or self-res-olution hasn’t worked, then it must be reported to the chain of command.

“Similarly, personnel who witness such behaviour have an obligation to take action as well. Don’t just sit by and do nothing, ensure the matter is reported to the chain of command.

“Everyone within Army is required to accept personal responsibility for their actions and strive to uphold Army’s values.”

Accept responsibility

7CSR on show for royal visit HRH Princess Anne visits Gallipoli Barracks

Pride in the ADF

Governor-General Gen Sir Peter Cosgrove gives sports memorabilia to Aussie troops in Afghanistan. Inset, Sir Peter is shown around an Australian compound in Kabul. Photos by Sgt Hamish Paterson

HRH Princes Anne greets Sig Steven Belstead, of 7CSR, as LCpl Mark Vickers

(left) and Sig Nicholas Dwyer look on. Inset, Princess Anne speaks with LCpl Jessica

Harper at Enoggera. Photos by Cpl Ben Dempster

Cpl Nick Wiseman

SOLDIERS of 7CSR celebrated their new purpose-built facili-ties with a visit by HRH Princess Anne at a ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks on October 23.

During the visit, Princess Anne met with soldiers of the regiment and had lunch with RASigs and RACT soldiers in her capacity as their Colonel-in-Chief.

C O 7 C S R L t - C o l D a r cy Rawlinson said members of the regiment were honoured to have her there to formally open the new barracks.

“The soldiers enjoyed the oppor-tunity to meet the Princess Royal and to showcase the capabilities we use, including our new digital com-munications systems and vehicle platforms, which are at the centre of the signals and transport corps,” he said.

“It was a great opportunity to have her visit the unit during her trip to Australia and we were pleased to be able to host her in our new lines.”

The lines have been named ‘Buin Road Lines’ after a WWII battle in Bougainville involving 7 Bde troops.

Lt-Col Rawlinson said the lines

were a great capability that allowed unit members to train better.

“We’ll use these new barracks to do our training and to launch into exercises and operations,” he said.

“There was a real sense of excitement about today from the soldiers.

“The Princess Royal asked some very pointed questions of them, which took some by surprise, but they handled themselves well.”

7CSSB catered the visit with military chefs providing all refresh-ments.

“They did a brilliant job,” Lt-Col Rawlinson said.

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AN OFFICER from the People’s Republic of China has been taught fire-making techniques by a Western Australian stockman who serves in the Army Reserve.

The pair were taking part in Exercise Kowari, the first land-based trilateral military exercise involv-ing Australian, Chinese and US personnel.

P te Navarone Sa le rno , o f Norforce, was a mentor on the exer-cise. He demonstrated the traditional fire-making technique – rubbing a stick between the palms of his hands – to the personnel undergoing sur-vival training in remote bushland in the Northern Territory.

He also helped Lt Yang Zhong Hao with the “bow” method. When Lt Yang’s “bird’s nest” of kapok, grass and kangaroo droppings burst

into flame, he was ecstatic. Speaking through an interpreter, Lt Yang said he failed three times, but on the fourth attempt got the fire going.

“I was really excited because I had never achieved that before,” he said.

“I learned a very good skill.”The exercise participants were

split into three groups of 10, each containing a mix of nationalities.

US Army SSgt Sergio Morales was impressed with Australian Lt Lachlan Joseph.

“Lt Joseph made dinner from the ration packs on the first night – some type of stew with mashed potatoes,” SSgt Morales said.

“That was ‘ t ra in smash’ ,” Lt Joseph said. “Lamb with rosemary and beef with blackbean all mixed together.”

The language barrier posed challenges, but Lt Joseph said there was usually an interpreter they could call on.

“Most of the Chinese soldiers have phrase books, too,” he said.

“There was a fair bit of sign lan-guage, and we got pretty good at impromptu games of Pictionary.”

Thirty personnel from China, the US and Australia took part in the exercise, which ran from October 7-25.

Head Modernisation and Strategic Planning – Army Maj-Gen Jeff Sengelman visited the troops dur-ing the survival phase and said the exercise marked an important mile-stone in defence cooperation between Australia, China and the US.

“When we had the idea about hav-ing this exercise, we were primarily interested in the participants getting to know each other, building friend-ships, building respect and building trust,” he said.

“We hope this is the start of a rela-tionship that we will build upon into the future.”

Surviving in the north Australian, Chinese and US personnel learn how to live in the bush on Exercise Kowari

Capt James Hook

AUSTRALIAN, Chinese and US military personnel were welcomed to country by traditional land owners in the Daly River region of the Northern Territory at the start of the survival phase of Exercise Kowari.

Traditional owner Patricia McTaggart welcomed the group at a place known as “Glass Water” on behalf of her elder-ly mother, Molly Yaullming.

“You are welcome here,” she said. “I have told the spirits there are strangers on the land. I have told them to look after you.”

Sgt 1st Class Axel Nieves, of the US Army, said having the local people welcome them was “like a blessing”.

“It was heartfelt,” said Cpl Peng Cheng Zhi, of the People’s Liberation Army.

“I was looking forward to meeting Aboriginal people, and I am very happy now that I have done so.”

A large group of men, women and children from the Nauiyu Nambiyu com-munity on the Daly River joined the exercise participants for lunch, bringing bush tucker to share.

Pte Chris Synnott sampled the turtle, magpie goose, barramundi and yams.

“The goose was delicious, tasted like steak,” he said.

“The turtle was like a rubbery chick-en, like calamari and chicken mixed together.”

Translating the term “bush tucker” posed a challenge for the interpreters. One proposed “ye can”, but that trans-lates back into English as “picnic”.

They settled on “cong lin mi shi”, which means “food found in the forest”.

A LESSON IN BUSH TUCKER

Australian, Chinese and US military personnel at the end of survival training in the remote Northern Territory bush as part of Exercise Kowari 2014. Inset, Lt Yang Zhong Hao lights a fire using traditional methods. Photos by Cpl Jake Sims

Aboriginal elder Johnny Banjo welcomes US Marine 1Lt Daniel Romans to the Daly River region.

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IN A first for the Bersama Lima series of exercises, a land component was included that focused on defence forces working together in a Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) combat team to defend an urban objective.

Just after dawn, after a long march through the night, the FPDA Coy arrived at the urban facility ready to take on the simulated enemy holding the complex. Each nation’s platoon was given their own objective to capture areas of the complex.

Australian platoon commander Lt Adam Toms led the members of Rifle Coy Butterworth (RCB) through the assault on the urban facility.

The Australians were responsible for one of the four-storey buildings, alongside the Malaysians.

“The assault went very well for the Australians,” he said.

“We managed to clear the levels we were responsible for. We worked very well with the Malaysians and they were able to clear the stairwell for us quickly so we were able to break in to finish our assault.”

He said the opportunity to lead

the Australian platoon was a great experience and a career highlight.

“The Australians enjoyed working with the other nations,” he said.

“We have all worked very well together and have been able to exchange our tactics and enjoy each other’s company and culture.”

The FPDA Coy was led by OC Capt Satish, of the Singapore Armed Forces.

“The five nations’ platoons interacted closely during a series of activities,” he said.

“We shared our tactics and capabilities, as well as each other’s skills in the urban operations environment.”

Capt Satish said the Singaporean participants learnt a lot from the exercise.

“After a very long walk overnight, they started off with a big bang and lots of smoke and firepower and all the soldiers were on their toes,” he said.

“They all took the exercise very seriously. It was a wonderful exercise for all of us.”

Gnr Shane Lovejoy, of RCB 107, participated in urban operations training for the first time on Bersama Lima.

“Coming through the fence was

a bit nerve-racking as I hadn’t done that before,” he said.

“It was a great experience, as well as good fun, and I hope I get the opportunity to do it again.

“Working with other nations was exciting.”

Urban operations instructor Capt Tom Larter said it was exciting to be part of the first land component of a Bersama Lima exercise.

“It has been some time in the making and was quite a success,” he said.

“The platoon that came down from RCB did a fantastic job, particularly during the war exercise.”

Commander of the Australian Contingent Gp-Capt Dennis Tan said he regarded the urban assault as a highlight of the exercise.

“ T h e b o y s p e r f o r m e d magnificently during the assault and to see them in action was truly inspiring,” he said.

“It was terr ific to see the Australians work so well together with the five-nation company.”

Bersama Lima 2014 was held in Singapore from October 7-22 and brought together Defence elements from the FPDA partner nations –Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and the UK.

Land element added to Ex Bersama LimaFIVE POWERS SHARE SKILLS

Flt-Lt Alison Lambert

IN THE build-up to the war exercise mission of Exercise Bersama Lima 2014, the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) nations’ platoons were split into multi-nation teams for challenges such as the obstacle course at Mandi Hill Camp and a live-fire weapons shoot at the 100m range at Nee Soon Camp.

During the shoot, the soldiers used the Singapore Assault Rifle 21 to experience the weapon system and compare it to their own.

LCpl Sander Vloothuis said Bersama Lima was a great opportunity to show Australian personnel how other nations operated in different environments, including how they tackled obstacle course training.

“Their practical training procedures are different from ours, but there are also a lot of similarities,” he said.

“We gained a good appreciation of how the other nations’ armies operate in the field.”

The nations conducted platoon assaults through an urban environment, practising at section level, then linking together as a platoon, with the platoon commander directing the urban assault through a number of objectives.

This familiarisation training helped the FPDA Coy link together for the main war exercise where, as a company, the five

nations worked in a coordinated action to clear the urban complex.

FPDA contingent CSM and urban operations instructor WO2 Rob Maitland helped train the FPDA soldiers by sharing his knowledge of urban operations techniques.

“I worked with the Singaporean OC and Malaysian 2IC to sew the group together so the five-nation, five-platoon organisation could work as a collective team to achieve its objectives,” he said.

WO2 Maitland said some of the soldiers from Rifle Coy Butterworth were completing urban operations training for the first time.

“The Australians had not been exposed to this type of training before so they were like sponges absorbing all this new information,” he said.

“There was a lot of information for them to take in, so we were trying to keep things simple with basic drills so they could feel like they were holding their own against the other nations.

“The other nations were all infantry soldiers and our guys were artillery or from other corps. But they went okay.”

Bdr Brian Reed said the exercise was a great opportunity to exercise with other nations they wouldn’t usually get to work with in Australia.

“Not only are we cross-training with the different armies, we get to share our skills with them as well,” he said.

Rifle Coy Butterworth conducts dawn assault in war exercise LCpl Athirdini Dinie, of 5 Royal Malay Regt,

clears a wall during the urban operations

dawn assault. Inset, Cpl Gesavan, of the

Singapore Army, charges into the Neo Tiew urban

operations facility during the dawn

assault.

Members of Rifle Coy Butterworth carry

out urban operations training during Exercise

Bersama Lima 2014. Inset, Australian platoon

commander Lt Adam Toms (left) is assisted

by Gnr Martin Smith to radio that the platoon has

achieved its objective.

Bdr Jade Godbolt (right) and Gnr Jason Goldsmith (centre), of Rifle Coy Butterworth, carry out urban operations training during Exercise Bersama Lima 2014. Photos by Cpl Shannon McCarthy

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A MODERN helicopter training system for Army and Navy person-nel has been approved that will bet-ter prepare aircrew to transition to the ADF’s current combat helicop-ter fleet, as well as the advanced helicopters entering service this decade.

Defence Minister Senator David Johnston made the announcement on October 23 and said the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) would be based at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, NSW.

The preferred partner for HATS, Boeing Defence Australia, has proposed a training system that will include purpose-designed syllabi based on 15 Airbus Helicopter EC-135 twin-engine glass cockpit training helicopters, three full-motion Thales EC 135 Flight Simulators and a flight deck.

“This will deliver a fully integrated modern training environment with both in-flight and virtual environments on contemporary twin-engine helicopters and flight simulators,” Senator Johnston said.

“These will prepare both Army and Navy for the new generation of advanced combat helicopters such as the Tiger ARH, MRH-90 Taipan, MH-60R Seahawk Romeo and our new CH-47F Chinook Foxtrots.”

Senator Johnston said the joint

service approach would benefit the ADF because of the reduced train-ing burden on operational aircraft and enhanced Army and Navy operations from the new amphibious ships.

“Defence will also achieve a sig-nificant efficiency now that all Army and Navy aircrew will do their initial helicopter training in the one location,” he said.

“Being based at Albatross will also bring the advantage of aircrew being able to train in realistic conditions at sea including ship deck-landing and search and rescue skills.”

He said there were significant opportunities for the Australian defence industry, with the local component val-ued at more than 65 per cent of the acquisition and support contracts of the training system.

The approval allocates more than $700 million to acquire the new train-ing system, which includes around $200 million in new and refurbished facilities at Albatross.

Initial operating capability for HATS is expected in late 2018, but the systems will begin to receive students before then. There will be a mature training capacity of up to 130 students a year covering pilots, aviation war-fare officers, aircrewmen, sensor opera-tors and qualified aircrew returning for instructor training.

Modern chopper training Army and Navy aircrew will train at HMAS Albatross with new Helicopter Aircrew Training System

The Helicopter Aircrew Training System will prepare aircrew for a new generation of combat helicopters such as the Tiger ARH, pictured here at 3 Bde’s Combined Arms Training Activity in June. Photo by Cpl Mark Doran

Maj John Liston

IF YOU walked past the simple granite headstone you would not have known it was the final resting place of a great Australian war hero.

But now the grave of the first Western Australian awarded a Victoria Cross dur-ing WWI has become a fitting memorial to a brave warrior.

During a small, solemn ceremony at Perth’s Karrakatta Cemetery recently, troopers from A Sqn 10LHR unveiled the new grave of Capt Hugo Throssell, VC.

OC A Sqn Maj Jason O’Keefe said the grave had been neglected for a number of years.

“It wasn’t until this year that enough money was raised to completely refur-bish and rebuild it,” he said.

The cemetery is across the road from Irwin Barracks, the home of 10LH.

Capt Throssell, the son of former WA premier George Throssell, was serving in the 10th Light Horse when he earned his VC at Hill 60, Gallipoli.

Although severely wounded, he held his position against Turkish counterat-tacks and was instrumental in saving the situation at a critical period.

SSM WO2 Bruce Williams said it was important that Capt Throssell was remembered appropriately.

“He is the only Light Horseman to be awarded the VC,” he said.

“He’s done a lot for our country.”Throssell recuperated from his

wounds and rejoined the 10th Light Horse in the Middle East. After the war he became a pacifist and took his own life in 1933.

“He was a victim of war just as surely as if he had been killed on the battle-field,” Maj O’Keefe said.

The ceremony was the culmination of years of effort by Northam resident Mr Dave Sims.

Mr Sims launched a fundraising cam-

Fitting memorial to brave soldier

paign to raise the $8000 needed to refur-bish the grave, which features a bronze headstone with Capt Throssell’s photo and VC citation.

Maj O’Keefe said his soldiers, who also donated money to restore the grave, felt proud to be linked to the Anzac hero.

“The timing has been extremely symbolic,” he said.

“This tribute occurred on the eve of the regiment’s centenary, 99 years since Capt Throssell fought at Gallipoli and 80 years since his death.”

Soldiers of 10LHR stand at attention at the restored grave of Capt Hugo Throssell, VC (inset).Photos courtesy 10LH and AWM

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ADFA TAKES A STAND

Cpl Mark Doran

MORE than 1000 members of ADFA took the White Ribbon Oath on October 24.

Officer cadets, midshipmen, staff and Australia’s Federation Guard formed a giant white ribbon on the ADFA parade ground and took the oath to take a stand against violence against women.

ADFA is participating in the White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation Program and Commandant ADFA, Air-Cdre Alan Clements, said person-nel were keen to be involved.

“We want to ensure awareness of the issue of violence against women is raised across society, particularly at ADFA, where we are determined to eliminate this type of behaviour,” he said.

“Today’s photo and oath is the first step in all of us making a personal commitment to being proactive about eliminating violence against women.”

OCdt Ryan Turner led the affirma-tion and said it was important for all undergraduates and staff at ADFA to come together as a group and show they supported the White Ribbon cause.

“It really matters to us,” he said.“Violence against women needs

to be eradicated – not just from Australia, but from the rest of the world.

“Taking the White Ribbon Oath was an opportunity for us to lead by example.

“If we start now as junior leaders, we can truly make a difference to our future in the long run.”

For more information on White Ribbon, visit www.whiteribbon.org.au

LS Jayson Tufrey

“VIOLENCE against women has no place in our society and it sure as hell doesn’t have any place in our ADF.”

With these words from VCDF VAdm Ray Griggs ringing in their ears, more than 700 representatives from all three services, as well as Defence civil-ians, launched White Ribbon Day by taking part in a 5km walk/run around Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra on October 17 in a show of solidarity against violence towards women.

White Ribbon Day is the world’s largest male-led movement to end men’s violence against women, and is Australia’s only national, male-led primary prevention campaign, held on November 25.

In keeping with Defence’s cultur-al intent of ‘trusted to defend, prov-en to deliver and respectful always’, Defence does not tolerate violence against women within its workplace and supports efforts to eliminate it in the broader community.

DGPERS-A Brig Peter Daniel said the day was about recognising how violence against women should not be tolerated by anyone in our society.

“Men in par t icular need to recognise this behaviour exists and it needs to be stamped out,” he said.

“It has no place in society, and it certainly doesn’t have any place in the Army.

“I think we need to under-stand that there are all parts of our society – men, women and

Show of solidarity

people of different ethnicities and beliefs.

“We should all tolerate each other, we should all respect each other. Violence based on difference is not acceptable. We should all understand what everyone brings to the commu-nity.”

Event organiser Cmdr Rod Harrod said activities such as this sent a strong message.

“The Australian statistics in terms

of violence against women are huge,” he said.

“Unfortunately, we only see the fine tip of the iceberg with some of the trag-ic outcomes.

“Today’s highlight was seeing hundreds of young men cite the oath, where they pledged not to commit, remain silent or excuse violence against women.”

By 2016-17 Defence aims to be an accredited White Ribbon workplace.

VAdm Ray Griggs said this was some-thing of which we should all be proud.

“I want all the blokes here today to think of three women in your life – that shouldn’t be too hard,” he said.

“Statistically, one of those three has had violence perpetrated against them by a man – one woman a week is killed by her intimate partner.

“Domestic violence is the single biggest reason for homelessness in women in Australia.”

ADFA personnel form a ribbon after taking the White Ribbon Oath. Inset, Defence members make their way around Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra as part of the ADF White Ribbon campaign launch. Photos by John Carroll and LS Jayson Tufrey

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SOME of Bougainville’s most influ-ential leaders have thrown their sup-port behind the operation to help rid their island of a deadly legacy of past conflicts.

R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m t h e Bougainville Women’s Federation attended a focus group to provide vital feedback on Operation Render Safe, the ADF’s commitment to the removal of explosive remnants of war that continue to pose a potential danger to communi-ties across the Pacific.

The operation began on October 22 and will run until November 8.

Meeting coordinator Sgt Jasmine Johnston said the activity was a huge success, with a village chief from every Torokina village represented.

“Bougainville is a matrilineal soci-ety and women are powerful influenc-es in the villages, so it is important we give these women a sense of inclusion and responsibility in the conduct of the operation. Their input is critical to the success of our work here,” Sgt Johnston said.

“Some of the people at the meeting had travelled up to six hours by foot to attend.”

As a result of the focus group, a range of products were developed to communi-cate the benefits of the operation, which

TWO Army members have endured a gruelling four-hour journey through swamp to attend a soccer match and discuss the ADF’s efforts to remove explosive remnants of war from Bougainville.

Sgt Jasmine Johnston and Capt Jordon Caine were invited to the Torokina district soccer finals held in the remote village of Atsime, located at the base of Mount Bagana – one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Their task was to brief the locals on Operation Render Safe.

Soccer is the most popular sport on Bougainville and many locals had travelled for a full day by boat and on

foot to attend the event, which was held over three days.

Render Safe is the main sponsor of the Torokina team, kitting them out with balls and jerseys for the tournament.

Sgt Johnston said the long trek was as difficult as it was important, with the education materials they brought with them distributed to 1000 locals.

“The dissemination of information in Torokina is very difficult, largely due to a lack of infrastructure, geographically dislocated villages and no sealed roads,” she said.

“The soccer tournament allowed us to inform a wide audience and ensured that everyone was aware of the operation.”

Cleaning up after war

include a reduction in the likelihood of casualties being caused by explosive remnants of war, greater access to land for food cultivation and improved condi-tions for economic development in the future.

Sgt Johnston is one of a number of ADF personnel who have been in Bougainville since June, liaising with the local community in the lead-up to the arrival of the main contingent.

Render Safe brings together personnel from Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, US, Canada and the UK.

Trekking through swamp for soccer

“ Community engagement in Bougainville ahead of Operation Render Safe

Some of those who attended

had travelled up to six hours by foot to attend.

– Sgt Jasmine Johnston, meeting coordinator

Sgt Jasmine Johnston meets with Bougainville locals in the lead-up to Operation Render Safe.

Sgt Jasmine Johnston, Capt Jordon Caine and locals make their way through swamp land to Atsime, Bougainville, for a local soccer match and community engagement activity.

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Capt Stephen Turner

SOLDIERS from 4 and 9 Bdes had a rare opportunity to use simulation system Janus to take virtual warfighting to a new level during the Combat Officers Advanced Course (COAC).

The brigades teamed up with Combat Command Wing for Module 3 of the course, under the Anzac Bde, to simulate battle group warfighting in the lead up to Exercise Hamel in 2016.

The reserve soldiers came together in Puckapunyal to form Battle Group Jacka in September.

For Lt-Col Dave Edmonds, of 9 Bde, the simulation exercise was a great opportunity.

“We’re working with two ARA (COAC student) battle groups,” he said.

“We have access to a full battle group scenario using a modern simulation system. It’s something we wouldn’t normally get to see at reserve brigade level.”

Janus uses interactive maps of the specified location – in this case Seymour, Victoria. Scenarios can be played out based on inputs from exercise controllers, incorporating movements by friendly forces and the enemy. The computer simulation system allows both sides to be tracked on the digital map.

The brigades were aligned with the

Reserve troops track movements on digital maps with simulation technology

objectives of Plan Beersheba during the activity.

Maj Steve Richardson, of 4 Bde, said it was important to get on board with the technology as early as possible.

“This is a cost-efficient way to give reservists access to new warfighting technologies,” he said. “It also has the added value of providing access to the Janus software.”

Another advantage was preparing the paired brigades for Exercise Hamel in 2016.

Capt Trent Harron, of 9 Bde, would like to see it become a regular event for the brigade.

“An activity like this puts us in a good position for preparations,” he said.

“We are starting to look at people who may be best suited for Hamel.

“This activity has also demonstrated the benefit of being embedded with COAC.

“Having a product developed that allows us to launch straight into a complex problem has been advantageous.”

The training brought together brigade members from Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia.

Capt Alistair Chilcott, of 12/40RTR in Tasmania, said it was

an opportunity that he didn’t want to miss.

“I jumped at the opportunity. It offers a huge amount of professional development, particularly mixing with the ARA COAC organisation. Drawing on their experience is valuable – as is the planning at that level,” he said.

Maj Richardson said access to experienced ARA staff, who were happy to share their knowledge, was a key outcome.

“I think this is one of the attractions of coming to Combat Command Wing,” he said. “It’s been a great learning curve for the guys here.”

Battle Group Jacka was given the

task of defending Anzac Bde’s western flank. It was not an easy task, according to Capt Harron, who was the S3 for the activity.

“It was a difficult task given the assets we were assigned, as the enemy had a significant weapon overmatch. But we performed well,” he said.

“I think the overall standard of the staff involved lifted markedly. There is now a rhythm to the command post that everyone understands.”

Lt-Col Edmonds said he was also impressed.

“The soldiers of 9 and 4 Bdes acted very professionally and delivered some great products.”

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Capt Alistair Chilcott, of 12/40RTR,

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105 Const Sqn, look over maps

during the Combat Officers

Advanced Course at

Puckapunyal. Photo by

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Sgt Dave Morley

A NEW cell formally stood up within SASR in 2013 is develop-ing innovative ways of improving the performance of its members.

The SASR Human Performance (HP) Cell was stood up in response to the report Army Modernisation Lines of Effort, Imperative One: Enhancing Human Potential (2013).

Human Performance Manager Sgt H said the cell’s mission was to develop unit members along physi-ological, psychological, social and philosophical lines in order to enhance their professional lifespan.

“Members of SASR are required to be at a heightened level of prepared-ness and readiness at all times,” he said.

“As part of SASR’s holistic approach to its soldiers, the cell brings together doctors, physiologists, psy-chologists, strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, DSTO scien-tists, cadre instructors and IT experts from across the unit, ADF and other coalition forces, to develop unique approaches to human performance.

“These evidence-based methods support a rapidly growing program that fosters prehab (injury prevention train-ing), rehab and research as central to its success.”

“The cell is manned by two senior and experienced operators who have overseen the development of the program.”

Both have completed post-graduate qualifications in psychology and physiology, continuing a little-known strength of SASR culture in which members are supported from within to take up extra vocational and tertiary education.

Sgt H said opening the minds of individuals was a key element to human performance, which started

Striving for excellence SASR implements holistic approach to elite soldiering with Human Performance Cell

THE Physical Employment Standards (PES) trial has been extended to June 30, 2015, and broadened to include AHQ and units from across all functional commands.

The introduction of PES repre-sents a change to previous physical assessments, such as the Combat Fitness Assessment.

During 2013, Forcomd led a trial of Physical Employment Standards Assessments (PESA) that were devel-oped by DSTO after extensive experi-mentation and evaluation.

This trial involved personnel from many units and assisted decisions on how PES could be best applied at the Army Recruit Training Centre and during initial employment training.

While this data has been invalu-able, more work is required to deter-mine how to best apply PESA to the trained force.

Army recognises the importance of considering all practicalities of the assessment, including the potential impact on all elements of Army, when developing PES policy. For this rea-son, Army has extended the trial.

The results from the trial will further shape the assessment and will inform how PES is applied to the trained force from January 1, 2016.

Individual feedback based on sol-diers’ experience in completing the trial will actively inform how PES

Army PES trial extended

will be applied across the trained force from 2016.

The trial is an opportunity for soldiers to have their say on how PES will influence Army to ensure the test introduced is both effective and achievable.

For further information, visit http://intranet.defence.gov.au/armyweb/sites/dwsa/ComWeb.asp?Page=294404&Title=PES

MYTH BUSTINGPESA MythThe jerry can carry is a poor substitute for the stretcher carry. PESA FactThe jerry can carry element of PESA was developed to replicate the stretcher carry task. Despite the difference between the two activities, DSTO established a very strong match in muscular endurance during their evalu-ation in 2012. The jerry can carry also tests muscular endurance against about 100 other general employment tasks across all categories.

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Members of SASR’s Human Performance Cell at work.

as soon as soldiers were selected for SASR.

“People bring their own biases to every aspect of life including training, beliefs and education,” he said.

Sgt H said the aim was to alter those biases so that critical analysis could be applied to mind, body and soul.

“This enables the unit to best uti-lise its most important assets,” he said.

“We aim for this to be through-

life support because what we learn and teach them now will impact them forever.”

The cell is only a year old, but has achieved a considerable amount in this period.

Successful achievements include development of job-specific individual and group training programs, cognitive-enhancement approaches, enhanced learning techniques, physical movement

screens, a reduction in non-training injury rates and decreased rehabilitation times, mental health programs, and improvements to the partner/spouse and family experience.

Sgt H said as advances in the human performance field grew, the cell aimed to remain at the leading edge of developments in unleashing human potential.

“The SASR HP Cell will continue

to ensure that the best practices and technologies are employed to do this for the benefit of its personnel, and therefore for all members of the ADF,” he said.

“The cell is looking to go online in February 2015, so more people can see what we are up to, and it may even be helpful for all members by enhancing how they ‘act, think and do’ as a soldier in the 21st century.”

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THE command of 1 Bde has been handed over in a simple ceremony that goes back over two millennia.

Brig John Frewen handed the pen-nant of command to the new com-mander, Brig Mick Ryan, at the Robertson Barracks parade ground on October 13.

Brig Frewen said his command of 1 Bde had been a highlight of his career.

“The command of a brigade is an honour for any officer in the Army,” Brig Frewen said.

“To command 1 Bde and the dedi-cated, professional soldiers who make up its ranks is a rare privilege.

“I am very proud of what the brigade has achieved over the past two years, be it rotations through Afghanistan or leading the Army’s fundamental reform of our combat bri-gades under Plan Beersheba.

“I know Brig Ryan will be equally proud when he reflects on his time here at the end of his command.”

Brig Ryan said he was looking for-ward to the role.

“I relish the opportunity to work with the brigade’s personnel and their families again,” he said.

“I also look forward to building on the great relationship the brigade has with our Navy and Air Force col-leagues, as well as the personnel of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin.”

Changing of the guard

Outgoing Commander 1 Bde Brig John Frewen (right) presents incoming Commander, Brig Mick Ryan (left), with the commander’s pennant and patch during the change of command ceremony at Robertson Barracks, as Deputy Commander 1 Bde Lt-Col Darryl Bridgeman stands at attention. Inset, Brig Ryan (left) and Brig Frewen. Photos by LCpl Seb Beurich

Brig Frewen will be promoted to Maj-Gen before beginning his new posting in Canberra as the Head of Military Strategic Commitments.

The change of command ceremony is a time-honoured tradition for many of the world’s military forces, which has its roots in the Roman army.

In that era, the outgoing legion commander would pass his pennant or vexillum – the symbol of command – to the new commander in front of the entire legion.

The ceremony ensures the forma-tion and its soldiers that it is never without official leadership, confirms a continuation of trust, and signi-fies an allegiance of soldiers to their commander.

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up its ranks is a rare privilege.

– Brig John Frewen, outgoing Commander 1 Bde

Brig John Frewen hands over command of 1 Bde to Brig Mick Ryan

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IN BRIEFCommitment rewardedAN ENGINEERING officer received a Comcare Award on September 10 for his work in reducing lead exposure in soldiers. Maj Bruce Hughes said he’d had an interest in reducing lead on ranges for about 30 years. “Lead levels used to be around 35mg per decilitre 30 years ago and we’ve now reduced that to six, so we’ve achieved a sixfold reduction in lead levels in soldiers,” he said. Maj Hughes also received a second award a week later, being named the West Australian Professional Engineer of the Year.

Helping veteransA NEW initiative delivering a greater focus to helping wounded, injured or ill veterans achieve their employment goals is under way. The Veterans Employment Assistance Initiative is linking 50 former ADF members with Queensland workplaces as part of their rehabilitation. Under the initia-tive, veterans who hope to return to work will undergo early assessment of their vocational rehabilitation needs, with the aim of aligning their ADF skills with civilian employment opportunities. For more informa-tion visit http://minister.dva.gov.au/media_releases/2014/sep/va070.htm

IN THE lead up to Remembrance Day, Australia Post is honouring the contribution made by the ADF over the past century with a new stamp issue.

Australia Post managing director and group CEO Ahmed Fahour said the stamp issue remembered the contribution made by the ADF.

“We hope these stamps serve as a symbol of our appreciation to those who have served and continue to serve our nation,” Mr Fahour said.

CDF ACM Mark Binskin said the ADF was honoured Australia Post was paying trib-ute in this way.

“Whether they are in combat or on human-itarian operations, our military personnel are internationally renowned for their skill and widely respected for their professionalism,” ACM Binskin said.

“This stamp issue is an outstanding tribute to all those Australians who have served our nation.”

The four domestic base rate (70c) stamps were designed by Tim Hancock, of the Melbourne-based design studio XSD. They are based on the caps and badges of the three services, with the fourth stamp depicting the ADF emblem.

Associated with the stamp issue is a spe-cial prestige cover. The ‘Remember Me To All’ cover includes a facsimile of a pocket book carried by Pte John Hector Croft, of the Australian Imperial Force, during the landing at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915.

Pte Croft’s life was saved when an enemy bullet lodged in the pocket book after pen-etrating his arm.

Also included is a facsimile of a letter written by Pte Croft describing the incident.

Other products associated with this stamp issue include a miniature sheet, first day cover, stamp pack, booklet of 10 x 70c self-adhesive stamps, set of four maxicards and four designed gutter strips of 10 x 70c stamps.

A Century of Service: The ADF stamp issue is now available at participating post

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Earlier this year Australia Post marked two significant Australian military centenaries with a new stamp issue commemorating the first flight by an Australian military aircraft and the commissioning of Australia’s first submarines.

On March 1, 1914, the first flight of a military airplane took place when Lt Eric Harrison flew Bristol Military Biplane CFS-3 at the Army flying field, Point Cook, Victoria. Australia became the only British dominion to establish a flying corps, the Australian Flying Corps, for service during WWI.

Australia’s first submarines, British-built E-class vessels HMA Ships AE1 and AE2, were commissioned into the RAN in February 1914 and arrived in Sydney on May 24 that year.

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FIVE sappers from Plant Tp, 2CER, travelled to Hervey Bay in Queensland on October 2 to assist the local RSL erect a life-size bronze statue of a light horseman.

The statue is part of the RSL’s com-memoration of the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign and honours the sacrifice of those who served.

Plant Tp Comd Lt Daniel Parkinson said the sappers did not expect such a large crowd keen to see them at work.

“The task for the crane operator and dogman was a relatively simple lift,” he said.

“But the large crowd, an expensive statue and low-hanging power lines added to the difficulty.”

The construction of the plinth and statue took the Hervey Bay RSL two years to complete.

The statue was officially opened on October 11 in front of a large crowd, including the Belgian Ambassador.

OC 24 Spt Sqn Maj Christian Van Den Bosch and SSM WO2 Damien

2CER’s big lift for RSL

Woolfe represented the regiment and were thanked for the contributions of the sappers.

The statue 2CER sappers helped erect in Hervey Bay.

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WELL-WISHERS turned out on the streets of Hobart to see members of 12/40RTR mark the launch of Centenary of Anzac commemorations in Tasmania on October 20.

More than 120 members of the battalion took part in a freedom of entry march, commemorating the embarkation of troops on that date in 1914.

Three months after the outbreak of WWI, members of 12 Bn board-ed the troopships HMAT Geelong and Katuna in Hobart.

After docking in Adelaide and Fremantle, the troops headed west to Egypt where they trained for the Gallipoli landings on April 25, 1915.

RSM 12/40RTR WO1 Sean Ransome said the battalion still traced its lineage to those 12 Bn soldiers today.

“The march commemorates the forefathers of 12/40RTR who also marched through the City of Hobart in October 1914 before they deployed to Gallipoli,” he said.

“Members came from the north and north-west of the state to take part in the historic commemora-tions.”

Under c lear skies , mem-bers of 12/40RTR fol lowed in the footsteps of their for-bears , parading the Queens and Regimental Colours of

the battalion through the centre of Hobart.

CO 12/40RTR Lt Col David Hughes said it was an historic day for the unit and 9 Bde as it marked a century of service from WWI until the present day.

“It is always a privilege for any CO to have the battalion parading with the Colours,” he said.

“It was a large parade, but one which fittingly commemorated those young men of 12 Bn and other units who marched through Hobart’s streets 100 years ago on their way to war. Many never returned.”

Lt-Col Hughes was challenged by the OIC of the Hobart Division of Tasmania Police, Inspector Glen Woolley, as he marched the battalion through the city.

The battalion was then inspect-ed by the Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Damon Thomas, as it

exercised the right of freedom of entry into the city.

The parade fea tured two parts. The first was the challenge by the police representative and the inspection at the Town Hall, while in the second part the bat-talion marched to the Hobart Cenotaph for the official launch of Tasmania’s Centenary of Anzac program by the Tasmanian premier.

Together with representatives from state and local government, members of 12/40RTR also planted a tree propagated from pines of the Gallipoli Peninsula.

P t e Duncan Lu t t r e l l , o f 12/40RTR, said it was a privilege to march as part of the same bat-talion as his great-grandfather, Horace Luttrell, who joined the 12th Reinforcements in 1916.

“Today feels special,” he said. “I think he would be very proud if he could see this parade today.”

MEMBERS of 9 Bde participated in Centenary of Anzac commemorations with a service of remembrance at St Peter’s Cathedral in North Adelaide hosted by the RSAR Regiment Association on October 20.

The service marked the centenary of the embarkation of 10 Bn troops in South Australia on October 20, 1914. It was led by 10/27RSAR’s Chap Neil Mathieson.

Based at Keswick Barracks, 10/27RSAR is an infantry unit of 9 Bde and traces its lineage to the 10th Bn of the Australian Imperial Force.

CO 10/27RSAR Lt-Col Graham Goodwin said the unit was proud to commemorate a century of service.

“We have worked closely with the wider community in South Australia to mark this significant historic event,” he said.

ADELAIDE REMEMBERS

9 Bde commemorates Parade marks 100 years since the embarkation of troops

Members of 12/40 RTR on parade at the Hobart

Cenotaph. Inset below, 12/40 RTR soldiers conduct

a freedom of entry parade in Hobart.

Inset right, Pte Duncan Luttrell, of 12/40 RTR, plants a tree propagated

from a Gallipoli pine to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac.Photos by LS Jo Dilorenzo

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NINE reserve soldiers were among a group of 21 who gained their Bushmaster PMV driver qualifica-tion with 16ALR at Woodside in South Australia from September 25 to October 15.

WO2 Bernie Maus , a PMV instructor at 3/9LH(SAMR), said it was the bond his unit had with 16ALR that made it possible.

“We have a pretty good relation-ship with 16ALR and without them the unit would be struggling to gener-ate its PMV capability,” he said.

“Hopefully we can continue the connection in the future to pool assets and capabilities.”

He said so far this year the unit had qualified 17 drivers and five crew commanders.

“We are going wel l toward meeting the CA’s intent with Plan Beersheba for 2016.”

2IC 3/9LH(SAMR) Capt Brandon Coghill said his squadron couldn’t achieve this type and quality of train-ing working in isolation so the unit worked in collaboration with other units.

“We wouldn’t be able to qualify our blokes without the help of 16ALR and D Sqn, 1AR,” he said.

Capt Coghill said one of the squadron’s future roles was to provide cavalry scouts to 1AR to assist in filling a gap in capability.

“We have had a section of cavalry

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scouts who took part in Exercise Paratus Cup with D Sqn, 1AR, and we have 10 members just back from six months on operations,” he said.

“The high operational tempo, integrated training and participation in exercises with ARA units is producing a better quality soldier.”

Tprs Cain Harrip-Young and Jamie Crossing were two 3/9LH diggers

who took part in the 16ALR PMV course.

Tpr Harrip-Young said the high-light was the difficult driving phase at Cultana.

“It was more in-depth than other courses I’ve done,” he said.

“I’ve enjoyed learning the limits of the vehicle and what it can and can’t do, and have been quite impressed.

“It’s one of the most organised courses I’ve ever done, which is a reflection on the staff.”

Tpr Crossing, who had a great-great-uncle in the 3rd Light Horse in WWI, said he enjoyed learning to operate the vehicle.

“I enjoyed the field phase at Cultana where we learnt about the vehicle’s capabilities,” he said.

New digs for 2CER in BrisbaneTHE sappers of 2CER are the lat-est soldiers at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, to benefit from the Enhanced Land Force project with the regiment now working from purpose-built facilities.

The lines were officially occu-pied on September 29 and contain a new workshop, water point, wash point and unit training facility.

CO Lt-Col Matthew Richardson led the regiment’s sol-diers as they marched from their temporary lines to their new home and said it was a significant occa-sion.

“Moving into purpose-built lines provides a springboard as the formation prepares to mount the ready brigade group,” he said.

“As good as the facilities are, it is the men and women of the regi-ment who make the difference and provide essential combat engineer support to the brigade.”

A new sportman’s club named “Browny’s Bar” – after SSgt Horace Brown who was awarded the George Medal in WWII – is part of the new facilities.

The new lines include room for the unit to display items of histori-cal significance, with the unit trac-ing its lineage back to when it was the 7th Field Company in 1915.

One item that will constantly be on display in front of the unit is the flagpole – the original raised when the unit was still named the 2nd Field Engineering Regiment.

Tprs Cain Harrip-Young (left) and Jamie Crossing, of 3/9LH(SAMR), train on Bushmaster PMVs.Photo by Sgt Dave Morley

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AN INSTRUCTOR at the School of Artillery at Puckapunyal can claim a fas-cinating military background

– five of his great uncles served in WWI.

Sgt Chris Brown said four of his uncles served in the AIF and one in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces.

“Two served in German New Guinea as part of the Naval and Military Expeditionary Force in 1914, two were awarded the Military Cross, one was killed in action and three were returned to Australia as a result of wounds or sickness,” he said.

“The oldest of the brothers, Brig Francis Heritage, served as a Lieutenant in the 1st Tasmanian (Mounted Infantry) Contingent to the Boer War in South Africa from October 1899 to December 1900.

“On his return he joined the Permanent Force of the Australian Army where his service was marked by keen specialisation in mus-ketry and small-arms training.”

In September 1911, he was appoint-ed Commandant and Chief Instructor of the School of Musketry at Randwick, where his work contrib-uted greatly to the Army’s high standard of training in small arms.

He went on to serve in German New Guinea and later the Western Front with 2 Div at Bullecourt and 4 Div at Messines, where he was award-ed the French Croix de Guerre.

Lt-Col Heritage was evacuated from the front with rheu-matic fever in February 1918 and inva-lided back to Australia.

After the war, he served two appointments as the RMC Commandant, including when it moved to Sydney in 1931, and was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order and Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his service.

Sadly his remarkable career was cut short when he died of peritonitis in a Melbourne hospital on July 9, 1934, after being operated on for acute appen-dicitis.

Sgt Brown said another of his uncles, Capt Keith Heritage, had been identified as the first Australian to sign up for WWI, giving him the title of the first Anzac.

“Keith served in German New Guinea with his brother Francis as part of the Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, and later with the 19th Bn on Gallipoli for five months, being com-mended for his part in the evacuation,” he said.

“He served on the Western Front where he was awarded the Military Cross, and was killed in action a week later, on July 26, 1916, after relieving two soldiers from duty in Pozieres.

“Capt Heritage was doing his rounds

when he came across two of his soldiers on guard duty.

“Characteristically, he gave them some food and told them to turn in and he would take over.”

Later the two men stated that within about 10 minutes of lying down they heard a large explosion and found Capt Heritage had been hit in the head with a piece of shrapnel.

Sgt Brown said the family’s second Military Cross was awarded to Lt Austin Heritage, a former bank clerk, who enlisted in the 12th Bn in May 1915.

“He received his Military Cross for gallantry in France, leading his men in the face of heavy fire and driving the enemy out of their position with heavy losses,” he said.

“He later rallied his men under heavy mortar bombardment and re-established

the position.“Austin was sent

home with a serious gunshot wound to the leg in July 1917.

“His MC and other medals are in the Military Museum of Tasmania, along with Frank’s min-iature medals and sword from the Tasmanian Mounted Infantry.”

Sgt Brown said one of the five brothers, Stanley Heritage, was work-ing as an engineer in Nevada, US, when war broke out.

“Instead of going back to Australia to enlist, he headed north to Canada where he enlisted with the 99th Canadians as part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force,” he said.

“It’s very hard to find out much about his service except he served in France as a sapper.

“He eventually returned to Australia and settled in Brisbane, dying in 1934 at the age of 50.”

Sgt Brown said the youngest brother, Spr Robert Heritage, served as an engineer in the Militia before the war.

“When he enlisted in the AIF he was allocated to Field Company Engineers, but was transferred to the 19th Bn, the same as his brother Keith, and finally the 2nd Pioneers,” he said.

“He served in France, but was evacuated from the front line with a severe septic infection, to a hospital in Rouen, Normandy, and then back to Australia.

“In the era before antibiotics, the healing process was long and slow, so for this reason it was decided that he should return to Australia and be discharged from the AIF on March 17, 1917.”

Sgt Brown joined the Army as an artillery air defender in 2002, and deployed on Operation Astute in 2006 and Operation Slipper in 2010.

“I guess I joined the Army for the same reason these guys did; to get out of Tassie and see other parts of the world,” he said.

A history of serviceWith five great uncles serving in WWI, Sgt Chris Brown is following in the footsteps of a long line of soldiers, Sgt Dave Morley reports.

Two served in German New

Guinea as part of the Naval and Military

Expeditionary Force in 1914, two

were awarded Military Crosses, one was killed in action and three were returned

to Australia as a result of wounds

or sickness.– Sgt Chris Brown, School of Artillery

Sgt Chris Brown is an instructor at the School of Artillery, and had five uncles (inset) who served in WWI. Inset photo courtesy AWM

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SOLDIERS of 7 Bde test-ed state-of-the-art dig-itised equipment during Exercise Headline from

August 15-22.Enabled by Army’s battle man-

agement system and enhanced by the Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC), the exercise was carried out to test the new equipment and pro-vide feedback to both the LNIC and Defence Science and Technology Organisation.

Brigade Major Maj Simon Hompas said the exercise was part of Army’s experimental framework and was designed to capture data to help inform the Land 400 project and the future of Army’s next generation armoured vehicles.

“It also provided a great opportu-nity to go through a planning itera-tion with full support from the rein-forcing formations of 6CSB, 16 and 17 Bde,” he said.

“A key outcome for the brigade was reinforcing just how important it is to establish good working rela-tionships with all the reinforcing bri-gades that constitute a true combat brigade.

“We can’t fight without them and a key outcome was getting that

7 Bde makes headlines

early engagement and integrating ourselves with them to optimise the unique and significant capabili-ties that they bring to the combat brigade.”

The further rollout of new battle-field management systems, networks and digital equipment provides another opportunity for members of 7 Bde to continue to develop the dig-ital command and control systems.

One piece of equipment used throughout the activity was a fully interactive touch screen Battle Update Board that allows the com-mander to control the battlefield and plan as they would on a traditional map.

Using the touch screen, a com-mander could draw his plans direct-ly onto the on-screen recognised land picture, which could then be

digitised and transmitted to other elements.

Maj Hompas said the new sys-tems provided by LNIC were well on their way to becoming powerful and collaborative products with the primary operating system.

“It’s approaching the point where you intuitively use the touch screen board like you would an old school paper map,” he said.

With new iterations being devel-oped by LNIC from the feedback provided by these training events, Maj Hompas said the brigade would do the activity once again in early 2015.

“The next activity will be a much more mature step with the end state in mind of being certified as Army’s first digitised ready brigade post Exercise Hamel in 2015,” he said.

“Early engagement and integration is the key to success, Cpl Nick Wiseman reports.

A key outcome for the brigade was reinforcing just how

important it is to establish good working relationships...

– Maj Simon Hompas, Brigade Major 7 Bde

Capts Alex Segar (left) and David Nazareth

operate hand-held tablet computers which can

transmit data securely to the battlefield

command and control system. Inset, Sigs

Kaylan Miller O’Connor (left) and Vikrant Deokar

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SOME of the latest in tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) tech-nologies were showcased

by members of defence industry at the inaugural Army Innovation Day held at the Special Forces Training Facility in Sydney on September 30.

Head of Modernisa t ion and Strategic Planning – Army Maj-Gen Jeff Sengelman hosted the event at Holsworthy Barracks, where industry officials demonstrated the latest gen-eration of tactical ISR and targeting capabilities to unit commanders and key stakeholders from across Army and the broader ADF.

The capabilities included the ST Kinetics’ 40mm soldier parachute aerial reconnaissance system; Prox Dynamics’ PD-100 Black Hornet per-sonal reconnaissance system; Aeryon’s SkyRanger unmanned aerial system; AeroVironment’s Wasp AE micro air vehicle; and SwitchBlade – a restricted, non-line-of-sight, precision targeting and lethality capability.

Maj-Gen Sengelman said the event sought to promote genuine innovation and organisational agility in a way that cut through bureaucracy, encouraged good ideas and acted dynamically to implement them by putting new tech-nologies into the hands of operators and challenging them to imagine new and improved approaches.

“This will be an annual arrange-ment designed to expose our people at the tactical edge to new ideas and the best equipment industry has to offer in selected areas,” he said.

“From this I want to create a cli-mate that promotes capability innova-tion that acts as a catalyst for respon-sive approaches to better learn, adapt and succeed on future battlefields.

“I envisage that each year invita-tions will be issued to selected organi-sations who we believe represent cut-ting-edge or ground-breaking ideas that can be delivered to our operators rap-idly, with the focus being on the indi-vidual soldier, the small team and oper-ations at battle group level and below.”

He said the day was not just about new equipment.

“It’s about innovation in our field of professional mastery,” he said.

“The technologies provided here are designed to trigger new ideas for how we can better execute our missions and overcome adversaries through innova-tive tactics, techniques, procedures and technologies.

“I believe that across Army, while we have made great strides in the last five years and significant improve-ments in what we are doing, we are still short of our true potential.

“Innovation and adaptiveness aren’t destinations – they must become part of the organisational DNA of who we are and how we think and act.”

Maj-Gen Sengelman said the major-ity of the commercial and military off-the-shelf equipment on display at both the Army Innovation Day and at the recent land forces exhibition was indic-ative of what future adversaries might have in their arsenal.

“We need to ask not only what these technologies mean for us, but also what it means if they are used against us,” he said.

Following the demonstrations, attendees discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the capabilities show-cased, to inform which capabilities they would like to see brought into ser-vice.

SO1 Surveillance and Reconn-aissance at Army Headquarters, Lt-Col Tim Rutherford, said to remain tech-nologically relevant, Army needed to have an agile and adaptive approach to acquisition.

“The Army Innovation Day sup-ports this idea and provides an excel-lent opportunity for operators to see the latest technology and have an imme-diate say in what systems should be bought,” he said.

“As a result of the day and the feed-back received, we will be looking to equip a battle group with a number of the systems demonstrated by mid-2015 for trials. We will consider recommen-dations to introduce these systems into service the following year. ”

The event confirmed the benefits to Army of identifying capability opportunities through proactive indus-try engagement and will be continued annually.

The theme for next year’s event will be advised by Army Headquarters in early 2015.

Soldiers get a glimpse of the future of warfare at the inaugural Army Innovation Day in Sydney, Cpl Mark Doran reports.

SkyRangerAT ONLY 2.4kg, Aeryon’s SkyRanger is a surveillance platform with features previ-ously restricted to full size unmanned aircraft – and it can be deployed from a backpack in seconds.

The quad-copter’s automated features and flying controls enable operation at beyond line-of-sight range, as well as advanced networking capabilities and system extensibility, comparable to the Shadow unmanned aerial system.

A solo operator pilots the SkyRanger with a tablet-like ground control station, using touch controls to program a flight path or aim its on-board camera.

Once deployed, it can take off and land vertically and is able to remain in flight for 50 minutes on a single charge to provide extended situational awareness, through a variety of interchangeable payloads, including electro-optical day and infra-red cameras, high-definition cameras and an array of signals intelligence options.

One of the SkyRanger’s most compel-ling aspects at the Army Innovation Day was its high wind tolerance. It is capable of performing in sustained wind of 65km/h and in gusts up to 90km/h.

The system is being considered as a tool to augment sniper observation tasks in urban environments, as well as over-watch and surveillance missions in sup-port at the battle group level.

Operators can be qualified in two days.

AEROVIRONMENT’S Wasp All Environment (AE) micro air vehicle is a man-packable surveillance platform suitable for land and maritime operations and it is so quiet it is virtually undetectable.

With its hand-launch and deep-stall landing capabilities, the Wasp AE can be operated manually or programmed for autonomous operation using the sys-tem’s avionics and GPS navigation.

Wasp AE’s mechanically stabilised gimbal sensor payload transmits encrypt-ed colour and infra-red video imagery. Weighing only 1.3kg, the Wasp AE has a communications range of 5km and flight endurance of 50 minutes.

Wasp AEST KINETICS’ 40mm soldier parachute aerial reconnaissance camera system (SPARCS) is tactical ISR tool, designed to provide immediate real-time situational awareness to soldiers on the ground.

The system employs a disposable camera housed in a 40mm grenade that descends by parachute over the battlefield. It can be fired from all low-velocity grenade launchers to acquire top-down aerial views of a target area.

When used in built-up areas, rooftops, cover and alleys are effectively captured in real time for better situational awareness.

Aerial images captured are auto-matically stitched together to provide a wider geo-referenced image of the target area.

Images from the camera are sent wirelessly to the receiving station, which can be any computing device attached with a wireless receiver. The composite image can be transmitted to other personnel on the ground carrying hand-held devices or to higher echelons.

40mm SPARCS

The receiving station can also be repackaged into the load-bearing vest with a head-mounted display.

Operator qualification takes less than a day.

PD-100 Black HornetTHE Prox Dynamics’ PD-100 Black Hornet (pictured below, left) is the smallest mil-spec unmanned aerial system on the market.

Weighing only 18 grams, the system packs a punch as an air-borne personal reconnaissance system.

It can fly for up to 25 minutes on its quiet electric motors and is con-nected to the operator by a digital data link and GPS with a range of 2.5km.

The nano UAS, which can be

deployed within one minute, pro-vides soldiers with a highly mobile system that is capable of providing full-motion video or still imagery of targets beyond line-of-sight, to help identify hidden dangers and enemy positions by both day and night.

Earlier versions of the system were employed by British forces in Afghanistan and are being explored as a possible combat team surveillance tool.

Operator qualification takes less than a day.

The Aeryon SkyRanger unmanned aerial system in action during the inaugural Army Innovation Day held in Sydney.Photos by Cpl Mark Doran

Craig Palmer, of Criterion Solutions, demonstrates the Prox Dynamics’ PD-100 Black Hornet personal reconnaissance system.

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PROVIDING Defence with more bang for its firepower buck is a little-known dynam-ic testing facility located at

the top of St Vincent’s Gulf in Port Wakefield, 100km north of Adelaide.

The Proof and Experimental Establishment (P&EE) may be miles away from the big city, but it certainly gets its fair share of action, according to those who work there.

Among them is workshop supervisor WO1 Dave Chiverton, who said no two days were ever the same on the P&EE range.

“There’s always something different going on every day here because we have the facilities to do all sorts of tests,” he said. “We subject rounds to different temperatures and different pressures, we’ve got a shaker machine to shake up ammunition to simulate road, air or sea transport, an X-ray machine to check for fractures in rounds, and even a boat and hovercraft.”

Of course, there’s a good reason for having a boat and hovercraft on a range.

“This is only one of two ranges in the world where, when the tide is right, we can fire rounds down along the beach, skip them off the water so they’re rela-tively undamaged, observe where they land and then go and recover them using our hovercraft or boat to then conduct tests on the projectiles,” WO1 Chiverton said. “So, it’s a unique facility here.”

And it holds unique trials, too, as was the case when the fuse of a naval Oto Melara 76mm gun system was test-ed by P&EE.

WO1 Chiverton said it was his sec-tion’s job to ensure the gun system was fully operational before and during the trial, which was conducted on the Port Wakefield range from July 7-11.

“It took about 40 hours of work to prepare for this trial, and that’s just on the guns,” he said.

“It was quite unusual because we don’t often fire the Oto Melaras, and we were also firing over barrels with burning fuel, which was interesting to watch.”

Gun Captain Sgt Ben Hoskins, whose small team of artillerymen loaded and fired the gun during the trial, said it was a unique but not an extraordinary task for P&EE.

“Every trial is unique in its own man-ner and a lot goes into setting up every one of them,” Sgt Hoskins said.

“Different gun platforms require dif-ferent ordnance and different require-ments and have slightly different drills so we treat them all differently as a result.

“The unit is unique in what it does and it provides the opportunity to work with a variety of equipment. All the tri-als are good and everything we do here is important.”

P&EE OC Maj Jonathan Abundo

said trials of all natures conducted at P&EE permitted the unit to remain robust and relevant in supporting ADF test and development.

“We provide explosive ordnance and weapon system testing, evaluation and investigative services to Defence, specialising in medium to large cali-bre dynamic testing, environmental and destructive testing,” Maj Abundo said.

“This provides assurance that items tested perform as they are designed and instil end user confidence.

“Tasks are directly dependant on the customer, but we generally deal with two-to-three trials per month, which can range from a few days to several weeks.”

He said the aim of the Oto Melara trial was to cartridge fire serials to obtain data on the performance and reli-ability of Fuse Variable Time against a static DSTO designed infra-red target.

“There are a lot of moving parts to every trial and this task was a moderate-ly complex dynamic trial,” Maj Abundo said.

“The unique element was the use of DSTO designed targets, which were 44 gallon drums being ignited to represent a heat signature.

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customer is supplied with a task report, which collates all data requested. This enables them to make a determination based off their trial aim, which was sup-plied at the beginning of the process.”

Maj Abundo, who has been in the job six months, said there were many ben-efits and challenges to running P&EE.

“Being the most senior rank here on the ground and having responsibilities for a whole host of issues means there are a lot of areas I need to get my head around and make decisions quickly,” he said.

“Thankfully, I have plenty of people who work with me so I’m never short of good ideas on how we can do the job better.

“PP&E also provides a unique train-ing environment for junior soldiers, as many of the skills learnt are unique to this establishment, meaning the expo-sure gained here will not be experi-enced anywhere else.”

One of those junior soldiers is Gun Number Pte Bradley Wittwer, who has been with P&EE for nearly two years.

“It’s a great posting – something different outside what we normally do in the Army,” Pte Wittwer said.

“It’s a lot more relaxed here and we get to test lots of different equipment and ammunition, which provides a bit of variety compared to what we would normally do in a regiment and as a gun number.”

Solid team effort at Port WakefieldBefore soldiers get their hands on new equipment, it’s likely to have been tested at the Proof and Experimental Establishment in South Australia, Simone Liebelt reports.

A Naval Oto Melara 76mm gun round detonates.Photo by Lt Callum Watson

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Hard work recognisedDigger receives Bronze Commendation for outstanding service in Afghanistan, Capt Bradley Richardson reports.

AIRLOAD duties are not normally the role and responsibility of a movement control detach-ment private, but Pte Luke Lockwood rose to the challenge and has been rewarded for his

hard work on deployment in Afghanistan. Commander JTF633 Maj-Gen Craig Orme recognised

Pte Lockwood’s outstanding service when he awarded him a Bronze Commendation on October 15.

Pte Lockwood was left speechless.“It was a very big surprise,” he said. Maj-Gen Orme commended him for his tireless efforts

and exemplary performance. “Your outstanding work has ensured a very high quality

of movements support within your area of operations and enabled lines of communication to remain effective within Afghanistan,” Maj-Gen Orme said.

Pte Lockwood organised the movement of personnel and cargo around the MER during his six-month deploy-ment, but branched out into other roles to provide support to Operation Slipper.

“I conducted air load team duties, as there wasn’t one deployed in our area for the majority of the time,” Pte Lockwood said.

“It was good, as I was out of the office working air-side.”

Air load team duties included building and netting pal-lets, preparing cargo manifests, and helping to load and unload cargo from the aircraft.

This was Pte Lockwood’s first deployment since join-ing the Army two-and-half years ago.

“I really enjoyed my trip, it was a great experience working in Afghanistan,” he said.

“The environment in Kabul was different and the workload was constant, but I was also lucky to work with a good group of guys.”

Pte Lockwood said he couldn’t take all the glory, thanking his roommate Pte Bryan Hodgson.

“Hodgo also helped me out, especially with preparing pallets, so I can’t take all the credit,” he said.

Pte Luke Lockwood receives a Bronze Commendation from Commander JTF633 Maj-Gen Craig Orme for his work as the movement control detachment private. Photo by Sgt Hamish Paterson


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Clearing a terrorist cell3RAR Ready Battle Group deploys Ready Combat Team on no-notice call out, Capt Thomas Horne reports.

A COY 3RAR responded to a no-notice call-out in October, part of a busy couple of months after taking over the role of the Ready Combat Team (RCT) in August.

The call-out led to a training exercise clearing a suspected terrorist cell at Macrossan Airfield in north Queensland.

A Coy deployed within 48 hours of being recalled to conduct a night raid on the fictional terrorist platoon group on a notional airfield.

OPSO 3RAR Maj Judd Finger said it was important to ensure soldiers “were prepared to deploy at short notice against a hardened and well-trained enemy”.

2IC A Coy Capt Timothy Farrell said the training would allow soldiers to provide the capability the ADF may need.

“This was an excellent opportunity to rehearse our recall procedure and provide our soldiers with the latest intelligence on potential terrorist threats,” he said.

“I’m very pleased with how our soldiers and junior leaders performed over this activity. It demonstrates what 3RAR, as the Ready Battle Group (RBG), is capable of.”

S6 signals officer and an observer-trainer Capt Anthony Steele said it had been a busy year for A Coy.

“We are about to deploy on a Tully jungle training rotation, so it was great to see how tenacious and aggressively the company performed during this task,” he said.

“The recall hit the timings like clockwork, and the clearance was systematic, professional and well led.”

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Soldiers from 3RAR conduct training as the Ready Combat Team.


DISPENSING life-saving medication in the Middle East is Zimbabwe-born pharmacist Lt Raymond

Mushayabasa, who ensures soldiers, sailors and airmen have critical medical supplies.

“In the Middle East my role is unique because I am the only pharmacist in the region,” Lt Mushayabasa said.

“All medical demands come through me. That means I am supplying the ADF across three operations.”

Lt Mushayabasa is deployed on Operation Accordion, based at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE.

Provision of pharmacy services, including dispensing, monitoring, evaluation and assurance of safe and effective use of medication rests on Lt Mushayabasa’s shoulders.

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I also cater for any potential or geographical threat.

“I had to make preparations, just in case ADF personnel deployed were exposed to yellow fever.”

Lt Mushayabasa moved to Australia in 2004 and studied at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW, to become a pharmacist.

“I joined the ADF half-way through my degree, in 2009, through the undergraduate program,” he said.

“I didn’t have to worry about my costs or buying text books, which are very expensive.”

Lt Mushayabasa started his military duties in 2012 after finishing his pharmacy internship in Redcliffe, Queensland.

“I was getting paid more than most interns, as Defence was paying me to complete my pharmacy qualifications,” he said.

Lt Mushayabasa will be deployed for just over six months.

“I have been exposed to so much stuff that I would never have dreamt of as a pharmacist,” he said.

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An Army pharmacist is making sure soldiers in the MER have all the medications they need, Capt Bradley Richardson reports.

Pharmacist Lt Raymond Mushayabasa, deployed on Operation Accordion, issues prescription medicine to a soldier.Photo by Sgt Hamish Paterson

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The novel was written by former RAAF intelligence officer, Hugh Dolan, and illus-trated by ex-sailor, Malcolm Gardiner.

Mr Dolan said the novel was endorsed by Army and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as a self-paced educational tool for students.

The Iraq and Afghanistan veteran came up with the concept of a graphic novel because it was an excellent way to raise awareness of Australian history among teenagers too young to digest academic literature.

He said he realised a graphic novel would have great appeal after authoring 36 Days about the intelligence mission that preceded the Gallipoli landing, which inspired the History Channel documentary Gallipoli From Above.

“While writing 36 Days I thought it would be a great idea to reach a younger audience,” he said.

“So Malcolm and I worked together on our first graphic novel.”

Mr Dolan said the aim of Gallipoli: The Landing was to challenge the misconcep-tions about the landings being at the wrong beach, the slaughter of troops at dawn, the lack of maps or intelligence on enemy or the terrain, and Aussies being lambs led to the slaughter by the British.

“The Anzac landing on Z Beach on April 25, 1915, was highly innovative,” he said.

“Australian officers planned the assault themselves after folding in intelligence on enemy positions and likely intentions.”

Mr Dolan said Maj Brudenell White, who later planned the withdrawal, was the architect for the assault.

“He based the landing on a surprise assault to land at night before the enemy could use their artillery batteries to effect,” he said.

The graphic novel depicts how Anzac intelligence staff selected an area between Fisherman’s Hut and Gaba Tepe because the mountainous terrain provided cover for the troops from Turkish artillery while they transited in row boats warships to the shore.

Twenty subject matter experts assisted with the novel to ensure historical accu-racy, which was essential for credibility and value as a learning tool.

Some 6000 graphic novels and more than 100,000 e-books of Gallipoli: The Landing will be distributed by NewSouth Publishing.

Copies of both books can be found in bookstores or at www.newsouthbooks.com.au

Teaching Gallipoli Graphic novel tells the story of our baptism of fire in WWI

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Martial arts goes beyond enhancing fighting ability, says Maj Michael Brooke. It also promotes health and cultivates the mind.

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TRADITIONTHE history of martial arts in the Australian military goes back to at least 1940, when Special Forces soldiers were taught a range of unarmed combat skills.

While Defence does not yet recognise martial arts as an approved sport, a group of ADF martial artists are looking to change this, according to Director Special Projects Col Michael Lehman.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that mar-tial arts deserves to be an ADF sport,” he said.

“They’re based on a warrior ethos, build mental toughness and physical fitness, and are about controlled and appropriate force.

“In a time when the battlefield has no front line, I believe every soldier, sailor, airman and airwoman should have basic martial arts skills.

“The ADF has lots of people who’ve trained for years in martial arts, who give back to the community by instructing, and who have become state, Australian and international champions. I think it’s time that their commitment and achievements are recognised.”

The Defence Sports Council said it had been contacted by Col Lehman about the proposal but his committee was still drafting the martial arts charter and other documentation necessary for a formal submission.

MARTIAL arts is viewed by many people as the best kind of mental and physical exercise available.

No matter what style of martial arts you choose, whether karate, jujitsu, taekwondo, kung fu, or some other form of unarmed self defence, the benefits remain the same.

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❶ Total body workout: Martial arts is a high-aerobic workout that uses every muscle group in the body. Your stamina, muscle

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every class. However, you’ll also find that your

natural eating signals become better regulated so food cravings will disap-pear and you’ll eat less.

By participating in martial arts, you can increase your muscle mass. The more muscle you have, the more toned your body will look.

The higher your muscle mass, the higher your metabolic demands will be, and the more calories you will burn each day, thereby helping prevent obesity and even leading to potential weight loss.

High levels of muscle mass also lead to increased agility, which can prevent falls as you age.

❸Stress relief: In martial arts you get to kick, punch and scream, which is a great stress release no matter what your age.

❹Better self-confidence: Due to the goal setting, positive encouragement and respect for values that are part of all

martial arts programs, the greatest benefit usually reported by martial arts students is greater self-confidence.

❺Learn self-defence skills: Unlike any other form of exercise, with martial arts you learn potentially life-saving

self-defence skills and at the same time you are getting in shape.

❻Improved reflexes: In order to be a good martial artist, you must have very fast reflexes. Research has found that by

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improve your mood. Performing martial arts is not only a

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You won’t only feel the effects dur-ing the activity, either. The endorphins released by physical activity appear to be active in your body for up to four hours after exercise.

You become more comfortable in all situations – whether you’re in danger or simply doing a task that takes you beyond your comfort zone – and you’ll discover you can accomplish almost anything you set your mind to.

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AN SASR trooper joined more than 100 competitors from eight coun-tries who braved the harsh Western Australian outback terrain in the 3500km 2014 Australasian Safari.

Tpr H, a mobility operator, com-peted on a 450cc modified rally motorbike in the week-long rally, held from September 19-27.

Only 52 of the starting 113 com-petitors finished this year’s event.

Tpr H, who has been with SASR for seven years, said his training with the regiment was beneficial to not only completing the rally but doing well in some stages.

“In the past, a few of the guys from the regiment have competed in this event and they have also done quite well,” he said.

“Our inherent skill sets really do stand us in good stead for these types of events.

“The rally was great for my pro-fessional development as well as fur-ther developing my mobility related skills.

“My Army training also came into play when it came to planning, time management and the attention to detail that is required to compete at this level – it’s all the one-percenters that need to be squared away or you can be brought undone.”

Tpr H said he spent nine months preparing for the event. “I participated in a motorcycle navigation event, as well as numerous off-road motorcycle events,” he said.

“I also undertook unit patrol motorcycle continuation training, motorcycle specific mechanical train-ing and I instruct on the unit patrol motorcycle course.”

World champions from Spain, US, Botswana, Italy, South Africa, Thailand and Slovenia made the long trip to Australia to compete.

Tpr H said the main challenge was overcoming mechanical defects in order to keep his bike going and remain competitive.

On safari in the outbackSASR trooper maintains focus in Australasian Safari

Tpr H, of SASR, on his 450cc modified

rally motorbike during the 2014 Australasian

Safari through the West Australian outback.

“We also had to be aware of the dangers of wildlife on the tracks – there were definitely some moments for all of us with kangaroos and cattle in particular,” he said.

“We had to meet strict event times – if you didn’t finish your stage in the allocated time you weren’t allowed to continue, and incurred a 12-hour penalty.

“Another big challenge was main-taining focus 100 per cent of the time – one little mistake can bring your event to a grinding halt.”

Vehicle mechanic Cfn T was part of Tpr H’s support team, and said he enjoyed putting his problem-solving skills to the test.

“The opportunity to work with the world’s best mechanics and leading-edge sustainment practices was inval-uable towards my wider development in contributing to Special Operations,” he said.

“I hope to pass on the knowledge and skills I gained to inform enhanced practices within our workshops and provide better integration with mobil-ity operators.”

Throughout many of the stops dur-ing the event, Tpr H and Cfn T were also able to spread the message about Soldier On, raising awareness about the issues facing wounded and injured personnel. They collected nearly $1000 for the charity in the process.

Touching winsFIFTEEN soldiers have been selected to represent the ADF fol-lowing the ADF Touch Association National Touch Championships.

More than 125 Army personnel playing in 16 teams contested the championships in Brisbane from October 6-10.

Eight soldiers helped Southern Queensland win the men’s open title, while three women helped the ACT/NSW country team claim the wom-en’s open title.

The men’s over-30s final featured an entire line-up of Army personnel playing for Northern Queensland who were beaten by the ACT/NSW Country side – composed of Air Force players.

South Queensland, with eight Army players, won the men’s open title for the third year in a row with a 6-3 triumph over the Northern Territory.

Army was well represented in the winning team by Sgt David Walsh, Cfn Joshua Woo, LCpl Kurt McKenzie, Pte Liam Ross, Cfn Matthew Maarseveen, Gnr Ben Kingston, Gnr Mathew Fleming and Gnr Cameron Poppi.

Unfortunately, Army was out-gunned 10-2 in the men’s over-30s title, but salvaged some pride with Cpl Phillip Kong receiving the award for the player of the series.

Cpl Kong, of Lavarack Barracks, was modest about his achievements on the footy field and the award he won.

“I usually play link, but I don’t want to talk myself up too much because it really was a team effort,” he said.

Cpl Kong has played touch

Left, Cfn Matthew Maarseveen lunges for the tryline under heavy pressure from the opposition during the open men’s final. Photo by LAC Brenton Kwaterski

footy for the past 15 years and first represented the ADF in 2008.

“The nationals were of a high quality so we will have a decent team for the 2015 Australian National Touch League that will be played in March,” he said.

The women’s open decider was the most closely contested of all three finals. ACT/NSW Country lost only one round game and came up against South Queensland in the final, which had won the title for the past three years.

Cpl Rhiannon Busch, Cpl Sara Wasson and OCdt Ewy De Guzman helped ACT/NSW Country beat Southern Queensland 4-3 in a thrill-ing encounter.

ACT/NSW Country led 3-1 at half-time, but conceded two quick tries in the second stanza. Country snatched the title with a try in the last 10 seconds. Sgt Katie Donnelly took out the player of the series award.

Fifteen Army players have been selected in four ADF national teams that will play in the 2015 Australian National Touch League. They are: Mixed open: Pte Liam Ross, Gnr Ben Kingston, Pte Kathryn Krosch, Pte Ashley Schultz, Pte Courtney Kerr and Pte Chloe Crotty. Senior mixed: Sgt Katie Donnelly, Cpl David Krause and WO2 Kristy McNaught.Men’s 30s: Sgt David Walsh, Pte Darren Joseph, Cpl Phillip Kong, LCpl Mathew Griffiths and Sgt Daniel Tattersall. Men’s 40s: Cpl Shane Burgess.

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Warriors fight back 7 Bde soldiers take out the Gold Coast women’s rugby sevens bowl competitionMichael Brooke

THE rugged rugby women of 7 Bde crushed the Tongan and Cook Islands national teams to win the bowl com-petition at the 2014 Gold Coast wom-en’s rugby sevens competition.

The 7 Bde women defeated the Tongan women’s national sevens side 24-14 to claim the bowl competition at Albert Park, Broadbeach, on October 12.

Australian Rugby Union (ARU) development team members Cpl Lucy Lockhart and Pte Georgina Smith played key roles in helping 7 Bde to make the bowl grand final.

Cpl Lockhart, of 2CER, and Pte Smith, of 2RAR, were also two of the eight soldiers who helped the Australian Services Rugby Union Women’s (ASRU-W) Warriors reach the grand final of the 2014 Byron Bay Sevens’ Championship the following weekend.

Playing halfback, Cpl Lockhart was outstanding in attack and defence in the sevens competitions.

Cpl Lockhart said the 7 Bde women’s team was sensational in the Gold Coast sevens competition because each player dug deep to perform at a high level.

“For such a talented and inexperi-enced team to come together at short notice and win the bowl competition is a credit to our determination, sportsman-ship and commitment to each other as rugby players,” she said.

“We had a really good bunch of girls who played to the team strengths, and didn’t rely on one person’s individual brilliance.”

Team coach Capt Ash Naughton said the 7 Bde team put in a great effort against a number of tough and experi-enced sides, including the Samoan and Tongan national teams.

“The finals for the bowl were tough for the 7 Bde side as they were up against two of the biggest and toughest oppositions on the day in the Gold Coast sevens competition,” he said.

“The girls played the Cook Islands in the semi-finals and were pushed to their physical limits by a very big and tough team.

“It was a credit to the courage and toughness of the 7 Bde women to come away with a good 12-10 win.”

Cpl Lockhart and Pte Smith were both injured in the match against the Cook Islands and watched from the grandstand as the 7 Bde rookies came of age with a great 24-14 victory in the grand final. Cfn Sheena Sidon, of 7CSSB, stepped up as the new captain to steer the team to an upset victory.

Cfn Sidon’s excellent form in the Gold Coast sevens resulted in her inclu-sion in the ARU Aussie Pearls develop-ment team, which may lead to a contract to play in the national women’s sevens team.

Cpl Lockhart also starred in the Byron Bay sevens, but not even her

The 7 Bde women’s rugby sevens team took out the

bowl competition at the Gold Coast tournament.

For such a talented and inexperienced

team to come together at short

notice and win the bowl competition is a credit to our determination,

sportsmanship and commitment to

each other. – Cpl Lucy Lockhart,

halfback

speed and talent with the ball could pre-vent a 38-7 defeat to the mighty Samoan national team.

The Warriors were among 14 teams that played at the Byron Bay recreational grounds during October 18-19.

Cpl Lockhart was well supported throughout the campaign by Pte Smith (vice captain), Cpl Trudy Cahill, of Ross Island Barracks, Cpl Christie Robinson, of 3CSR, Cfn Sheena Sidin, of 7CSSB, Pte Salesia Navuetaki, of 1 Avn Regt, Lt Gabrielle Taylor, of 1 MP Bn, and Spr Kate Corsham, of 1 Int Bn.

ASRU-W team manager Flt-Lt Esther Suh said for a team that came from all over Australia for only two training ses-sions, the players did a fantastic job to qualify for the grand final.

“The Warriors were only beaten by a national squad whose full-time commit-ment is dedicated to rugby union, which speaks volumes of the talent we currently have within ASRU-W,” she said.

The ASRU-W Warriors kicked off their campaign in the Byron Bay sev-ens with a 46-0 trashing of the Doggies, followed by a 38-0 demolition of the Stingrays and a 25-12 defeat of the NZ Glenfield team.

On the second day they beat the Hooters and the Stingrays to earn a berth in the final against the Samoan team.

Flt-Lt Suh said these competi-tions served as a selection guide for the coming ARU National Sevens Championships.

“This would be an opportunity for more Warriors to be selected for the national team and to follow in the foot-steps of Army’s Cpl Mollie Gray, Capt Caroline Vakalahi and Capt Alisha Hewett, as well as Air Force’s Off-Cdt Rachel Crothers and Cpl Brooke Saunders,” she said.

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November 6, 2014

TOUCH DOWN

Soldiers help teams take out the men’s and women’s open titles at the ADF Touch Association National Championships in Brisbane

Cfn Joshua Woo, of 7CSR, dives for the tryline during the open men’s final at the ADF Touch Association National Championships. He scored two tries and was named player of the final. Photo by LAC Brenton Kwaterski

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