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Cover Image:Private Jacob Kauhou tends to “patient” Corporal Michael Taiapa during 2 LFG’s Exercise Malo e Lelei. See story page 8. Photo: AC Laura Ridley.

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Stranded motorists on SH1 and the Napier-Taupo road were rescued by Army personnel on 4 and 5 October during the cold snap which hit the Central North Island.

Warmth, food, and a place to stay were provided for 56 people in Waiouru Military Camp after they were rescued from their vehicles by Army personnel in Unimog trucks.

“It was very cold out there and we were glad to get them all into some warm shelter with a nice hot drink,” said Major Monique Brown.

Motorists were ferried to their vehicles and left Waiouru on 5 October after the road south to Taihape was cleared.

Assistance was provided to motorists on the Napier-Taupo road by Army personnel from 7 (Wellington, Hawkes Bay) Battalion in Napier.

The New Zealand Army provided rescue assistance on SH1 and the Napier-Taupo Road after requests for help were received from the police.

army saVes stranded FamiLies Foodbanks throughout the country now have thousands of extra cans of

food, courtesy of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel.The NZDF put its might behind the campaign, Mission Kiwi Can, which

began on 1 October and ended on World Food Day, 16 October, when the collected cans were handed over to foodbanks around the country.

Personnel from the Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as Navy Reserve and Territorial Force units throughout the country, donated cans during the campaign.

Foodbanks which will benefit from the campaign are delighted that the NZDF decided to support them in this way. One of the foodbanks that will benefit from the campaign is the Auckland City Mission.

“The mission distributes more than $110,000 worth of food every month and the need keeps growing. Already, this year, the demand for emergency food parcels has increased by more than 52 percent, and the price of food keeps rising,” said Auckland City Missioner Diane Robertson.

The contingent of New Zealand Defence Force personnel who make up the 15th rotation of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZ PRT) left New Zealand for Afghanistan last week.

They were farewelled by the Minister of Defence, Dr Wayne Mapp, Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae and Commissioner of Police, Howard Broad.

The majority of the troops will serve in the PRT based at Bamyan Province. The others will work in roles within the International Stabilisation Force HQ, the National Support Element and with the British Army training the Afghan National Army. Three New Zealand Police officers also deployed with the contingent to Afghanistan to help train Afghan police.

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New Zealand Army health specialists and engineers were among those who deployed to help in tsunami-devastated Samoa earlier this month.

Speaking from the village of Poutasi in Samoa, the senior medic deployed with the contingent, Staff Sergeant Craig Love said he and the 12 other New Zealand Army health professionals were busy treating local people for a wide range of infections and injuries.

“When we first arrived we worked with New Zealand nationals who had been injured and had come through triage at the local hospital. We gave them further treatment, and then helped get them onto the RNZAF aircraft that had arrived to evacuate them back to New Zealand. After that we helped the police here, and other non-governmental organisations which were clearing the rubble and trying to find anyone who might have been trapped.”

The medical team was providing care to local people who had fled up into the hills when the tsunami struck. Many of them, fearful for their lives, had to be coaxed back down to receive medical care.

“We have been cleaning wounds, treating cuts and bruises, and influenza-type conditions,” said SSGT Love. He was concerned some of the locals could drink contaminated water, which could lead to an outbreak of typhoid.

The medical team was originally based at Lalomanu on the southern tip of the island, an area severely affected by the tsunami, but then moved west to Poutasi to set up a medical post. The disused facility had had seawater right through it so had to be cleaned and checked for safety by engineers before it could be used.

The team, said SSGT Love, took what is known as a medical section pack-up with it, and had everything on hand to treat patients, including bandages, antibiotics and other medications. As well as helping treat physical injuries, the team had noticed the severity of the psychological effects suffered by some locals and tourists affected by the tsunami. They had had contact with the parents of a two-year-old New Zealand child lost in the tsunami. “That was difficult, especially for some of our younger members.”

Since arriving in Samoa the engineers have been working closely with the Samoan Water Authority building water tank covers, water tank stands and latrines for temporary communities in the hills around the Saleapaga village area.

“Initially we were involved in helping local authorities and the New Zealand Police with searches. Once the searches were completed we began construction work,” said Sapper Matthias Kruger.

“When we arrived it was quite shocking to see the devastation everywhere.

“It’s been good to see how quickly the locals have been able to recover and get back on their feet to one degree or another. It’s great to be here helping the locals and making a real difference,” he said.

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This has been a busy time for all of us within the Army and I have been impressed by how well we have matched ourselves to the tasks. Each exercise, operation or project has needed good leaders; a flexible approach to task organisation; and good build up work. Well done.

Exercise-wise I have visited Tekapo Thump, Malo e Lelei and Black Templar. These exercises have been a good example of the exercises I want commanders to run to raise our skills for a complex combat environment. They have created challenging situations for commanders from section to company level and, as shown by the Samoan Tsunami deployment, they have been realistic. From what I saw these exercises were also fun. It’s good to get out in the field again and for many units these exercises were the first collective training for a while, outside the requirements for supporting pre-deployment training.

Real operations have also been handled well. The Samoan people and government have appreciated the tsunami relief efforts. This operation has been good for learning the lessons of the joint environment. Headquarters 2 LFG deserve a lot of credit for shouldering much of the planning and execution as well as those units who contributed command, medical, logistic, engineering and communications teams. I also recognise the hard work that others put in to getting our people and equipment ready for deployment. Equally appreciated has been the help provided during the snowstorms in the Central Plateau. The ability to operate in the harshest environment and weather are at the centre of the Army’s reputation and image. No less important were the kitchen staff that helped at Sir Howard Morrison’s funeral. Your presence was important and well received.

Amidst all of these activities we have continued marching on with our routine work. I was able to attend the march-out of AARC 354 and commend the staff at TAD for achieving great standards through having a higher staff to student ratio. I also attended the Maori Cultural Festival in Waiouru, which was an enjoyable weekend and a provided a good profile for our cultural groups. Other progress that has occurred has been the opening of the gym in Burnham. For too long that camp has had to make do with the old gym, but now they have a great facility. Thanks Red.

Lastly I would like to praise the efforts of the Army General Staff. The work to support the Defence Review and the Defence Transformation Project has been a long slog but it has been valuable. As well as the long hours of those doing the review work, those remaining in their normal jobs have had to pick up the work that remains. Not easy. However, Project Alexander remains a model for a well-run project, not only within the Defence Force but also internationally. Equally impressive has been the Army Recruiting team’s success with Saatchi & Saatchi with the award for the Army Bebo site.

Innovation and the drive to achieve excellence are the keys to being a high performance organisation and we are all showing these skills. This has been a busy and hectic month but you can be pleased for what you have achieved.

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Through Review 09 the Minister of Defence, Dr Wayne Mapp has instructed the Secretary of Defence to assess what military frontline capability will be needed in the future to ensure NZDF is both operating efficiently and is future-proofed.

Good progress has been made since consultation with the public began in June. The comments from NZDF personnel will help shape the NZDF into a better organisation, by enabling it to better meet the priorities set by government, as well as the challenges of the current global environment.

By August, more than 400 completed questionnaires from the public and internal submissions had been made.

Archives New Zealand is currently digitising New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel records from the Boer War and World War One for the department’s online search engine Archway.

Alan Ferris, Manager Access Development and Operations, says more than 4,000 of the approximately 128,000 files received from NZDF are now available online.

“The files, which contain anything from four to 300 pages of information about individual servicemen and women, are being digitised and linked to Archway at a rate of about 50 per day.”

“The most amazing thing is that the records can now be accessed from anywhere in the world. For example, you could be at a graveyard in the Somme and use your Blackberry to look up the name on a gravestone. Providing that person’s file has been digitised you could see their service records on the screen in front of you,” said Mr Ferris.

The personnel files are one of several records of New Zealand’s military history available to view online at www.archives.govt.nz. Others include a selection of casualty forms from the First New Zealand Expeditionary Force 1914–18, many of whom died at Ypres-Passchendaele during 1917 and early 1918; War Art Online the National War Art collection of about 1,500 artworks covering major conflicts involving New Zealanders from World War One onwards; and An Impressive Silence, an online exhibition marking the signing of the Armistice and the end of World War I. This exhibition shows official and unofficial representations of World War I, and what went on during the conflict and when the soldiers came home.

Mr Ferris says having all these records online means they become accessible to a much wider audience.

how lUcky are we?Editor,Having just returned recently from the Army Motel in Wanaka I felt compelled to write to Army News. We booked months ago. We took three generations to enjoy the wintery south. While cold, it was perfect, the scenery magical, tuis and wood pigeons immediately outside dancing in the trees while lambs were being born in the paddock below, with snow capped mountains shimmering in the sun. What more could you want? My elderly mother and father from Auckland were able to stand again in snow on top of the Crown Range and see the completed Clyde Dam, my daughter and boyfriend from Dunedin enjoyed the ski field snowboarding, while Bob and I just relaxed with family again around us.

As I retire I can only be thankful for these units across NZ. There isn't one we haven't used and have great memories of family holidays; with no children (tying the single beds together!), with young children (feeding the ducks from the porch in Taupo! That’s a no-no now!) and now with adult children (they get to help count and clean up now!)

Thanks to those servicemen and women who worked in 1951 as wharfies in Auckland while the wharfies were on strike (probably including my grandfather before I was born!).

Thanks to those military leaders in the 1950s who were wise enough and had the vision (that word probably didn't exist then) and the foresight to use the compensatory funds given to the NZ Army after the strike for a long term net gain for all past, current and future members of NZ Army.

I am grateful.

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“Many of these items are locked away and not available to view without having to request permission from Archives New Zealand. But now people can view these digital images of the paintings or look up a personnel record from their own home computer without having to come into one of our offices.”

Access to the exhibitions is from the front page of Archives New Zealand’s website.

To search for a personnel file enter the person’s name or enter ‘digitised record (surname)’ into the simple search function on Archway at www.archway.archives.govt.nz

army communications tooLkitsame reasons. Our brand symbolises who we are, what we represent, and what experience we promise to deliver to anyone who comes in contact with us, be they potential recruits, members of the public, existing Army personnel or members of the Navy or Air Force.

The brand encompasses far more than just the Army logo or the badge. They are just a small part of our overarching brand identity and can be used alongside other specific design elements to visually represent what the brand stands for, and the values that underpin it.

Visually, the Army brand must be represented in very specific ways, not only incorporating the logo or badge, but also using specific design elements which are integral to the identity—the general layout, specific colours, fonts, and graphic elements. Together, these all assist to create an overarching brand identity, which works towards communicating who we are and what we stand for.

The brand guidelines set out all the visual elements that must be included when using the Army brand. Any posters, brochures, pamphlets, advertisements, signage, business cards, and other similar types of promotional material, must be produced using all the visual elements of the Army brand. By using the brand correctly, in a deliberate and controlled manner, we can further assist in maintaining and enhancing our reputation.

If you are producing any of the above, or have any questions, please contact your Army Communications team on 349 7465. Their details are also available on the Army Communications Intranet Site.

The seed of the money for the Army Central Welfare Fund and Army Leave Centres came from the 1951 Wharf Strike. In a move to overcome a particularly strong union the government of the day called in the Armed Forces to help load and unload ships. To compensate Service personnel for their assistance the government offered the three Services a gratuitous payment. However, rather paying the gratuity as an allowance to the Service personnel involved, the Army decided that its fund would be of greater benefit to Army employees by being held in trust. These funds were then used by the Army to buy holiday homes or for grants to the families who were suffering domestic or financial misfortune.

Almost 5,000 NZDF personnel have viewed the Review 09 website in search of more information.

This month, before the findings of the Review are collated, a series of public meetings will be held around the country to offer the public a final opportunity to provide their views regarding defence. The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae has indicated the Defence Review 09 team will also be coordinating targeted focus groups across camps and bases. Some personnel may have already participated in these focus groups in Whenuapai, Linton or Ohakea. A number of additional meetings will take place next month.

When the consultation phase is complete, all submissions,

feedback and comments will be collated and analysed. Findings will appear in a report being prepared by the Secretary of Defence for presentation to Government in January 2010. Any conclusions put forward for consideration will enable Government to make informed decisions regarding defence policy. These decisions will be able to be seen in March next year, when the first Defence White Paper to be prepared in more than a decade is published.

• Forfurtherinformationregardingthepublicmeetings, go to www.defence.govt.nz, phone 04 496 0993, or download a PDF copy of the Defence Review : http://org/dcg/Random/Review.pdf

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by Kimberley brady, army Communications manager

The New Zealand Army has a positive reputation. In fact we are amongst the top ten New Zealand organisations when it comes to attributes such as trustworthiness, professionalism and high performance.

This is a great achievement and testament to an organisation’s good reputation relying on its own people communicating effectively and positively to all its stakeholders.

But we must ensure that positive, consistent and effective communications, by all Army personnel, continues to maintain and enhance our reputation.

To help us fulfil this role the Army communications team has developed an online communications toolkit that is relevant, up to date and, most importantly, accessible. This toolkit, including media policies, contact lists, templates and fact sheets, is located at http://reference/army-publications/toolkit/pages/home.aspx on the Army Intranet. Also on this site are the NZ Army brand guidelines, including downloadable logos.

You may wonder how a strong and consistent brand contributes to reputation. Think about the brand “Nike”—what does it mean to you? Success, peak performance, health and fitness, speed, lifestyle, winning, advancement—the brand has specific meaning and attributes attached to it which have been carefully cultivated. All the advertising and promotion that Nike undertakes, in whatever medium, is always presented in a similar visual format—you can almost always recognise a Nike advertisement.

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by Judith martinA recent visit to Singapore and Japan was an excellent opportunity to confer with other Army chiefs and discuss issues of mutual concern, says Chief of Army, Major General Rhys Jones.

The visit to Singapore, says MAJGEN Jones, enhanced what is already a strong military and personal relationship. The Pacific Armies Chiefs conference in Japan provided the opportunity to talk about issues with Army leaders from 17 other countries.

Singapore has invested heavily in military simulation equipment recently, and also has a soldier level communication system similar to one that would suit the New Zealand Army’s needs.

A high-tech urban training facility which includes houses with instrumentation to monitor movement, and video cameras to monitor people and movement between buildings, is excellent for teaching soldiers. “This, combined with their soldier command and control system enables the Singaporeans to validate training

and provide back brief training. It’s an excellent system, and the Singaporeans are very willing to allow us to use those facilities.”

During visits to bases in Singapore MAJGEN Jones looked over the Leopard tanks recently purchased second-hand from the German Army.

Singapore, he said, was interested in expanding its peace-keeping capabilities. One of the limitations it faced however was that its force was made up mainly of Reservists. “That limits the amount of troops that can be deployed at any one time. Singapore tends to take on more specialist, technical roles.”

In Japan MAJGEN Jones met with his counterparts from various other Pacific nations, including Mongolia’s Chief of Army.

“The Mongolians are very interested in what the New Zealand military is doing as they have a similar sized population to New Zealand, and their military is keen to develop its peace-keeping capabilities. They wanted to know how we train, sustain, and deploy our troops.”

Japan, says MAJGEN Jones, puts a huge effort into disaster relief training, mainly because it is so susceptible to earthquakes. “A large part of what the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force (Army) does is focussed on responding to natural disasters. The theme of much of our discussion was how we improve the way we respond, and how we synchronise the response to natural disasters around the world.”

Many Armies are facing similar problems, but all seem to be dealing with those problems in different ways.

“Most Armies are facing financial pressure, but they’re also busy doing peace support or other operations. They have to modernise their programmes, just like we do, and they are faced with the problem of balancing those two pressures. Everyone has different ideas on how to address the pressures. It was an excellent opportunity to discuss a variety of ideas with like-minded people.”

chIef of army In SIngaPoreThe Chief of army, major general rhys Jones, and the Sergeant major of the army,

Warrant officer Class one alan Cunningham with soldiers from the Singapore army.

maJgeN Jones tries out some new kit in Singapore.

The newly opened murai Urban Terrain Facility in Singapore. The training facility is commanded by HQ 9 Division, and consists of an

industrial and housing area replicating a typical urban environment. Ca signing a visitors’ book alongside major general

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By Judith MartinPadre Mike Subritzky knows soldiers well. He has married dozens of them, blessed their children, and provided comfort when they grieved.

But while he says spirituality is his passion, he prefers to take a listening, rather than a preaching, approach when he deals with his mainly DPM-clad flock.

“I approach people as a friend, and prefer to just listen than to give out what might be considered “sound advice”. When I am approached for help I try to explore any options the person themselves feels may be viable, and try to encourage them if they feel they know what their next move should be.”

A Baptist pastor, Padre Subritsky comes from a family with strong military links, but until he became first a Territorial Force Army padre, and then part of the Regular Force, he had no direct military experience. He has been an RF chaplain since 2000, serving first in Burnham before being posted to Papakura Military Camp.

He is currently on deployment in Dili, Timor-Leste.“My job is to be pretty much available to serve the community in whatever way I can. I may be

called in when there is a personal crisis, maybe a relationship breakdown or the death of a close friend or family member. Being able to deal with people on such a personal level means you get to know them much better, and that is very satisfying.”

He recognises there is often a need for the padre to “let go” and refer the person they are dealing with to someone better qualified to deal with what are at times very complex issues.

“For me, spirituality plays a huge part in my life, but I think the trick is not to impose my values on others. In my own life I have found great strength from spirituality but I realise others may be at a different place. It’s just a matter of accepting where they’re at, at their stage of life.”

In Timor-Leste Padre Subritzky has reinforced, among other things, how important the families of deployed personnel are to the success of a mission. On Father’s Day, for example, a Unimog did the rounds of the platoons to collect the fathers, bring them back to the telephones to call home, and then take them to a café for Sunday brunch. He is a father of two himself, and has a two-year-old granddaughter.

“It’s awesome to be a father, and another level again to be a grandfather. I’m intent on enjoying it and not taking the pleasure for granted.”

He has come across several orphans during his deployment, some of whom lost their parents

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during the violence of 1999. Along with Company Quartermaster Staff Sergeant Keith Trethewey he regularly visits a local orphanage where 31 children aged between 3 and 18 live.

During their last visit they met Veronica a girl who needed both her feet surgically straightened, and received aid for this to happen at Waikato Hospital. Veronica, and the orphanage “mother” Inicia had spent nine months in Hamilton while she had her surgery and received ongoing treatment. She now speaks very good English, and can also walk unaided.

“We always come away with another perspective on life after visiting Inicia and her children.”Padre Subritzky says he loves his job, so finds his work easy. “It’s not work if it is your passion,

and this is my passion because I enjoy it so much.”

Top, Padre Mike Subritzky with Veronica, from Timor-Leste; Padre Subritzky leads a service to mark the anniversary of Private Leonard Manning's death in Timor-Leste.

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by John archer and SSgT michael ZiarnoThe Royal New Zealand Artillery courses for Bombardier Guns, Signals and Operator Command Post culminated last month with a live fire testing activity, with students being joined by personnel from Kapyong Battery.

Here they were required to display leadership as well as technical and tactical competence in order to qualify. They were further tested by the weather in the training area, having to deal with a good dump of snow followed by a week of sunny days and freezing nights.

The exercise controller Warrant Officer Class Two John Weel explained that the context of the exercise was based on the conventional operating environment , with a few other activities and was designed to force students to demonstrate initative and solve problems.

As an example, the Battery was “attacked” at the far north of the training area near Engineer Monument, forcing an emergency withdrawal or crash out. Each student was responsible for getting his or her detachment from the current position to a new main position, then coming into action and firing to defeat the attack.

There was also an opportunity for media training as a TV One film crew was out with the battery doing a story on capability developments within the RNZA. The emergency withdrawal was also observed by staff and students of the Basic Cooks' course from the Joint Services Catering School, who now have an understanding of the Army's Offensive Support capability.

The exercise produced synergy of training as Kapyong Battery was also able to test and adjust newly written deployment Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs ), while the students were being tested. It also provided a springboard for Exercise Black Templar in the South Island in October.

The exercise was a success with 90% of the students qualifying. It identified areas of strength in the Battery while also providing a focus for improvement.

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by Paul SteinExercise Malo E Lelei taught Linton’s 2nd Land Force Group some valuable lessons and was a timely practice for the humanitarian work New Zealand soldiers are doing following the earthquake and tsunami in Samoa, says the Commanding Officer 2 LFG, Colonel Howie Duffy.

A notional 14-hour trip on board HMNZS CANTERBURY saw the Wanganui, Manawatu, and Rangitikei regions transformed into the fictional island nation of ‘Sione Latu’ as more than 300 soldiers from 2 LFG and two crews from Ohakea’s No 3 Squadron, began exercise Malo E Lelei.

Departing Linton on Friday and arriving at the “Port of Manfield” in Sione Latu at midday on Saturday 5 September, the soldiers from 2LFG and helicopter crews began a week-long exercise assisting the Sione Latu population with delivery of humanitarian aid, and restoration of services following a devastating 8.5 magnitude earthquake.

The combined arms Task Group based themselves at Landguards Bluff on the outskirts of Wanganui where they began working with the Sione Latu Emergency Operations Centre (aka Exercise Control) to re-establish infrastructure, deliver aid and provide medical support throughout the region from Wanganui to Kakatahi and Pohangina.

“This exercise scenario was designed to test our capability to deploy at short notice in aid of our Pacific neighbours—it was also about collective training,” said Colonel Duffy. “As per our motto Parum Ad Agere - we must be ready to act.”

“Given the tragic circumstances of the tsunami in Samoa, the exercise turned out to be a dress rehearsal and a very timely practice for the current situation we are dealing with.”

“This is our core business—collective training in pursuit of our vision—to lead and develop war-fighters to deploy on operations. Exercise Malo E Lelei was the first combined arms exercise in a long while.

“The demands placed on us in supporting current operations have meant that we have not conducted as much collective training as we used to. This means we have lost some of the skills needed to work with other corps and for planning combined operations. It is my intent to address this shortfall and maximise all opportunities.”

Malo E Lelei was the first of three Formation level exercises that will culminate in a major combined arms exercise in 2011. Next year the exercise will be a more combat-focused scenario that will build on the combined arms theme.

Throughout the exercise a number of scenarios tested the command team’s planning to ensure they have the right equipment, skills, and processes. They also provided the soldiers in the field with situations where they could demonstrate innovation and their ability to deal with a changing situation.

Each scenario was designed to test specific core skills, while at the same time having a large logistics tail to ensure that specific Logistic Corps training objectives were also met.

“A number of the scenarios were what you would expect as a result of an earthquake; however, where people and cultures are involved there is no standard solution. The soldiers had to think quickly and come up with solutions to many problems ranging from working with upset individuals who are hungry, angry, and have lost their homes, to providing drinkable water,” said Lieutenant Colonel Rob Krushka, Commander of the Task Group.

The task group comprised engineers, medical, logistics (transport, mortuary affairs, catering) and signals elements, as well as the command team that included psychologists, chaplains, public relations and legal.

The first of the medical scenarios saw an aftershock cause a rockslide that required medical staff to be deployed by Air Force helicopter and winched into a quarry where they met up with a transport detachment that had been delivering aid supplies in the area.

Injured quarry workers were assessed and transported to Wanganui Hospital by helicopter and military ambulance where the emergency department triaged and began treating the patients in accordance with the casualty cards attached to each patient.

This was a no-notice exercise for the Wanganui emergency department, and unbeknown to them it was scheduled to be repeated the following day with a simulated motor vehicle accident that saw “patients” delivered to the hospital by helicopter and Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV).

“We tested our nursing responses, our communications responses, how well we triage multiple

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SaPPerS enSUre water SUPPlyEngineers deployed on the exercise provided debris removal, plumbing and electrical restoration, and, most importantly, water purification. They had the opportunity to deploy the Micro Filtration Reverse Osmosis (MFRO) water treatment facility for the first time to generate potable water.

Using the “polluted” Rangitikei River as the source, 7,000 litres per hour were drawn into MFRO filters. Once the water had sand and grit removed it progressed through filters that removed contaminants as small as 0.1 microns. To put this into perspective, a virus is 0.2 microns and bacteria are 0.5 microns, both of which are filtered out of the water.

The water drawn from the Rangitikei was drinkable following microfiltration. After taste testing was conducted, the water was put through reverse osmosis to improve the taste. Had the water source been contaminated with salt water, reverse osmosis would have desalinated the water to render it drinkable.

The drinking quality of the water that the engineers are able to achieve is better than the tap water that is available in some urban areas. MFRO operator Sapper Scott Mudge says, “The water we produce is second to none, and we’re able to produce it fast.”

For coastal areas that were cut off due to flooding or because road access was still unavailable, engineers were able use inflatable boats to deliver aid supplies.

learnIng togetherExercise Malo e Lelei reinforced the need to do as much combined arms training as possible, says 2 LFG Commanding Officer, COL Howie Duffy.

“As soldiers we can never do enough. We need as many collective training opportunities as we can find.”

The exercise was practical, involving units from right across the Army, all of which had to coordinate and work together to achieve their individual aims.

It also provided valuable experience on what should be done—and the traps to avoid—regarding humanitarian aid and disaster relief. Lessons were learned about the best interoperability planning methods regarding the use of other military assets such as helicopters, transport aircraft, and the multi-role vessel, HMNZS CANTERBURY.

Its focus on short-notice issues, such as the deployment of the High Readiness Platoon Group from Burnham was also very useful for refining procedures to the best possible effect.

“We conduct exercises such as this to help us draw out lessons, particularly for our junior commanders. We can always improve what we do, and we are always looking for ways to do that.”

casualties— it was a really good exercise for the hospital to be involved in,” said hospital spokeswoman Jo Priestly.

Throughout these scenarios not only were the medics testing their skills, so too were the security elements through traffic management and scene security ensuring that unruly media or upset locals did not hamper the work.

One of the security scenarios involved an aircraft incident where an aid aircraft crashed, killing some villagers and a pilot while injuring another crewmember. The crowd moved from agitated to upset and finally violent, requiring the security element to show considerable restraint while keeping the aggressive crowd away from the scene to enable medical staff to attend to the injured.

Exercise Malo E Lelei was an almost no-notice exercise. While it was scheduled, the concept and participating units did not know the scale or their involvement. For the Burnham-based High Readiness Group it was no notice; they moved from activation to actual deployment within 48 hours as they flew in to Ohakea to support the recon team ahead of the Task Group arrival.

For the task group to get to ‘Sione Latu’ all of the normal administrative procedures were followed with fitness and medical checks and pre-deployment training. Potential tasks were analysed and equipment and skill sets established. For the logistics team this was a major task to ensure that there were enough rations, fuel, and water, through to ensuring there was enough space on HMNZS CANTERBURY, and how it was going to be loaded.

Often during exercises it is easy to see, and test, the obvious components such as medical, engineers, security, or war fighting skills. Less obvious, and certainly no less important, are the enablers such as communications, catering, transport, environmental health, welfare, and administration. Once deployed, what is taken for granted back home is not always possible, for example, the availability of hot food and showers, computer services, or vehicle repair. These are the responsibility of the logistics team to remember, plan, and implement.

An additional challenge for this exercise was an embedded journalist, Shannon Gillies, who provided experience for the command element, as well as the soldiers, on what it was like working with, and being observed all the time by, a potentially critical media.

“Media has played a big role in this exercise as they would do if this situation was for real. Due to freedom of expression and freedom of the press there's always an unknown,” said Task Group Public Relations Officer Captain Rebecca Adamson.

LTCOL Krushka said having an embedded reporter as part of the exercise was an interesting experience. “There’s a whole range of new things we have to consider. We’re learning how the media and military can work together to provide a result that is mutually beneficial and supports the whole situation here. That’s the great thing. We’re not used to having the media with us full time and we have learned a lot from this experience.

“This exercise brought together all the elements of the Army, Navy, and Air Force that could be expected to respond to a disaster situation enabling each to increase their understanding of the other allowing them to work together as one force.

“It was great learning opportunity for everyone involved. It was a simple scenario that enabled personnel, probably around 70 percent, who had not worked in this type of environment before to understand the requirements and intricacies of combined arms operations. I personally gained a great deal from the experience and had a thoroughly enjoyable time.”

COL Duffy said he was pleased with how the exercise went.

“Next year the exercise will be a more combat focused scenario that will build on the combined arms theme. My intention was to firstly crawl, walk, then run. Given the importance of what we are doing, I have now changed that to crawl, run, run. This is our core business and we should be good at it," he said.

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traInIng, aS Per oUr motto ParUm aD agere—we mUSt be reaDy to act.”

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a recent exercise called “Silent Night” gave the soldiers who deployed with 10 Transport Company an insight into operating from a Forward operating base in current New Zealand operations, writes Lance Corporal Cara Small.The platoon deployed with two 15-man medium lift sections, one heavy lift section and a small headquarters element. The two medium sections were made up of soldiers and non-commissioned officers from 103 Platoon driving Unimogs, and the section commander on a motorbike.

The heavy lift section had the soldiers of 101 PL using a variety of vehicles including low-beds, 2228s, a motorbike and MHE. Our deployment took our platoon across the border in “Gooney Gorewho” to provide logistics to peace and stability operations that were taking place.

Our role was to support the international peace keepers who were there to bolster the democratically elected government. We deployed across the border on an RNZAF Boeing (bus) on 20 July, to simulate as closely as possible a live deployment, which in the run up included kit inspections and a bag drag.

We deployed to Roy’s Hill on the east coast of “Gooney Gorewho” (Hawke’s Bay) where we met our vehicles which had been pre-positioned by HMNZS CANTERBURY.

All drivers were given opportunities to accumulate driving hours, a requirement which is needed for banding advancement. Tasks on arrival included establishing a forward operating base, security tasks, vehicle check points, troop carrying tasks, bridging tasks, distribution points, drop zones and ammunition transportation throughout the central North Island and the parts of the South island.

There was a combination of scenario-based tasks and real time, designed to teach the younger soldiers more about 10 Transport Company’s role in the field, and how we operate, to challenge the soldiers and test everyone’s skill levels within their work environment.

The windy weather in Hawke’s Bay or “Gooney Gorewho”, tried many times to blow us over; indeed at one point our tent blew away at 0100. With a little perseverance and a few more tent pegs we prevailed over the winds. An encounter with some unhappy local Gooney Gorewhoenese demonstrators was dealt with swiftly and professionally and despite the local inhabitants being starving they inexplicably still had eggs to throw at us!

As the peace-making forces penetrated deeper into the country the logistics tail followed to the sometimes sunny, windy, raining, and often snowing area of Waiouru. The enemy “threat” was much higher in and around the Waiouru area. Soldiers learned quickly how to deal with the threat of IEDs, basic vehicle searching, and suspicious people.

The Forward Operating Base set up in Waiouru was slightly different in that it had other buildings surrounding it, allowing enemy personnel easier avenues of approach. Nevertheless security was maintained and our section tasks were conducted.

The threat was eventually neutralized and the enemy seemed to evaporate away in the bright sunshine of Waiouru. Our job was complete and stability had been maintained and secured in “Gooney Gorewho.” It was time for the platoon to head home.

Exercise Silent Night was challenging and developed some infrequently used skills used in conventional operations. The exercise brought out many training/learning outcomes for the Company, while giving an insight to all the soldiers in working in a forward operating base.

The australian army has three simulation systems that are used for technical and procedural training of its Lav crews, in particular gunners, writes andy Hatt of the New Zealand army Simulation Centre. He saw the systems in operation recently during a visit to the School of armour in Puckapunyal.

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major Steve Kupa, New Zealand exchange officer at the australian Simulation Wing.

caPabIlIty UPDate:Logisticians in the NZDF are no longer the “poor cousins”. Equipment and capabilities are being developed to ensure they are on par with their Combat and Combat Support counterparts.

Capability Staff, Combat Service Support / Health Service Support Capability Management Cell (CSS/HSS CMC) have been working hard to ensure logisticians are led, trained and equipped to not only support the battle, but to fight when the situation demands. This has been shown with the recent completion of the Trade Training School Armourers Wing training facility, the introduction of environmentally controlled containers for the storage and movement of ammunition, completion of two tranches of LOV garages, with a third tranche under development and the imminent introduction of the eight projects that comprise the CSS Immediate Needs portfolio.

The CSS/HSS CMC is lead by GSO1 Lieutenant Colonel Cate Tarsau. Due to the breadth of scope of the CMC, it is divided into seven main “enabling” teams. They are the overarching CSS element, which is where LTCOL Tarsau’s main focus is, as well as Supply, Transport and Movements, Maintenance Support, Catering, HSS and the CSS Immediate Needs team. The Land Transport Capability Programme team is also co-located with the CMC, as the key stakeholder.

Catering, Transport and Movements, Supply and HSS are highlighted further in this article.The mission of the CMC is to develop and manage Army’s CSS and HSS capabilities. Key

responsibilities and tasks currently under action include support to the Chief Logistics Officer Army for the Logistics Change Programme (Army), developing the capability and capacity for CSS force elements to provide effective self defence, and developing Army’s capability to conduct logistics overseas. Specific project responsibilities include the CSS Immediate Needs Project and the development of the 1 RNZIR Workshop.

Other CSS responsibilities include representation on the Sustain Group of the ABCA quadripartite forum, development of CSS concepts, involvement in the initial stages of the DTP (Logistics) working group, CSS capability input into the Defence Review 09 and support to the Regimental Colonel—RNZALR in personnel, capability, trade structures and other matters.

Successful introduction of a new capability requires consideration of a number of important components. Personnel requirements (skill sets, training and organisation) have to be identified, together with any necessary research and development of the new equipment or existing platforms.

The infrastructure necessary to support the capability through out its in-service life must also be identified, and in consultation with the ‘customer’ user group consideration has also to be given to the development of an operational concept. This must align with defence policy requirements and eventually guides the production of robust operating procedures. Finally, before the acquisition process begins, an assessment is made of any potential impact that fast developing information technology could have on the equipment’s future use.

The School of Armour at Puckapunyal in Australia currently has three LAV Crew Procedural Trainers (CPT). These simulation systems are used for technical and procedural training of LAV crew, in particular gunners. An Australian LAV gunner gets to fire 100 live rounds during his training course. Before the introduction of the LAV CPT gunners were taught basics and dry shooting in the hangars, and then went on the range to fire 50 rounds for familiarisation, followed by 50 rounds for assessment.

The CPT allows each gunner to fire some 15,000 simulated 25mm rounds before going out on the range where he fires 100 rounds for assessment. To fire 15,000 live rounds would cost about $(NZ)1,350,000. A gunner trainee must complete the CPT training before live firing.

The CPT allows the gunner to practise drills such as end of belt. Various malfunctions can be generated, which the crew can practise correcting. This type of drill is not feasible on the real system without obvious instructor intervention, which removes the surprise effect of the stoppage.

The three CPTs at Puckapunyal are linked together, so that patrols of three vehicles can operate together in a synthetic landscape. The instructors can add three more virtual machines into a scenario. Some five hundred scenarios have been developed for this system. More PCTs may be linked into a network.

The CPT does not provide driver training, as the simulation is driven through a computer workstation. However a driver can participate as a part of the team procedural training.

The CPTs are wholly built in Australia, although some of the software is sourced from France. Each trainer comes complete in a standard 20' ISO container weighing six tonnes. It takes about 20 minutes to pack up a CPT for transport to a new site, and about the same time to set up again. The only requirement is a standard three phase power supply.

Twelve junior non-commissioned officers (JNCOs) and senior Privates from 5th Movements Company attended Exercise Junior Leader 09 recently. This was a Company activity that introduced selected participants to the Army Leadership Framework concept of Lead Teams.

To make the activity more memorable, it was conducted on a station in the foothills of the Ruahine Ranges. On completion of the day’s training, the CSM took the group deerstalking and despite the difficulties involved with taking such a large group on a hunt, the team was successful, managing to shoot a young hind.

After an impromptu lesson on the field dressing of game came the hard part—carrying the animal back to the hut. However, it soon became a team building exercise that perfectly complemented the Lead Teams training conducted earlier in the day—and the backsteaks on the barbeque made it all worthwhile. Overall it was a very worthwhile activity designed to motivate JNCOs to think outside the square when planning training, as well as provide smoko stories for many years to come.

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These photographs won second and third prizes in Operation Capture, a photo competition organised by Army recruiting held earlier this year. The competition, which was open to all serving Army personnel, was for the best photographs depicting day to day life in the Army.

This photograph won second place for Sergeant Heath Palatchie. The photograph of the soldier in the snow, which was placed third, was taken in Afghanistan by Bombardier Christopher Parker. The winning image featured on the cover of the July issue of Army News.

oPeratIon caPtUre: Place getterS

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reviewed by major monique brownWaiouru resounded with spirited music, song and dance during the recent New Zealand Army Cultural festival.

More than 500 performers and spectators from all over New Zealand gathered at Waiouru for what is now a cultural highlight in Army’s calendar of events.

The build-up to the 2009 festival began when Nga Mokopuna o Te Hokowhitu a Tu arrived in Waiouru having travelled for 12 hours from Tokomaru Bay. Te Roopu O Te Pataka from Trentham arrived early, and not far behind them were Kairanga and Te Reo O Te Pacifica from Linton, Tiori from Burnham, Te Korowai from Papakura and the Hauraki, Air Force and Navy groups.

After being welcomed onto the Army Marae by the Commander of LTDG, Colonel Roger McElwain, they spent the rest of the day and night putting the finishing touches to their costumes and programmes.

The Chief of Army, Major General Rhys Jones opened the festival, acknowledging the importance of Maori culture within the New Zealand Army. “It is part of the many different influences from which we derive our warrior ethos. Recognising our culture and instilling its values in our people promotes cohesion and esprit de corps,” he said.

The paramount chief from Tuwharetoa, Sir Tumu te Heuheu, Susan Lady Te Heuheu, and their entourage arrived with students from Tongariro High School. The students performed a spectacular contemporary choreography with youthful exuberance that included an expert display of poi and Waiata-a-ringa by tiny four-year-old Waikariria, who stole the hearts of everyone who watched her.

The Master of Ceremonies, Mr Piripi Munroe entertained and expertly guided the performances with military precision, finishing each bracket with just minutes to spare.

Every festival thrills and inspires the spectators and participants with something special, and this year was no exception. The Linton roopu paid tribute to Willie Apiata, VC by performing a song composed by Derek Lardelli acknowledging the unselfish actions, devotion to duty and the inspirational qualities of respect and humility that Willie Apiata personifies.

The Waiouru roopu sang a moving song composed by Jase Te Are, dedicated to “Nanny Toots’ Ngatungaane Brown, QSM who died late last year. Trentham addressed the issues of domestic violence and violence against children with parents performing beside their children giving power to their message. The Burnham and Papakura roopu both dedicated their performance to 28th Maori Battalion veteran Koro Eric Henry who died on Anzac Day this year.

As well as spectacular music and dance the festival provided other visual treats. The women of Te Korowai O Te Raki from

Papakura wore magnificent hand woven flax bodices that flowed and danced during their performance. Their costumes were black and kokowai or the traditional Maori red made from shark’s liver.

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warrIor ethoS. recognISIng oUr cUltUre anD InStIllIng ItS valUeS In oUr PeoPle

PromoteS coheSIon anD eSPrIt De corPS.”Te Tini O Hauraki performed with great gusto as their

tutor Nathan Wharton led their tribute to the late Sir Howard

Morrison, singing “How Great Thou Art”. Air Force stormed the

stage with a dramatic performance from the men and women from all four Air Forces Bases. Te Awhiorangi is the spearhead for Maori cultural growth and development within the Air Force and they wowed the audience with their style, skill, and passion giving Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air Commodore Gavin Howse plenty to be proud of.

The Navy looked striking in their costumes and gave a professional, skilled, and polished performance demonstrating great passion and enthusiasm even though they had received tragic personal news just minutes before their performance began.

The festival was truly multicultural as the rhythmic sounds of island drums filled the hall and the energetic dancing from Te Reo O Te Pacifica representing their Cook Island heritage, entertained the audience. They acknowledged the Commander, 2 LFG, COL Howie Duffy who was in the audience,

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and thanked him and others for making their journey to the festival possible.

The final performance came from Nga Mokopuna o Te Hokowhitu a Tu and was inspirational. They are the grandchildren and great grandchildren of men and women whose performances have been associated with the Army since World War One. Complete silence echoed from the Conference centre while a solo sung by nine-year-old Nehu Karaka brought many to tears. The children remained on stage for the final formalities as MAJGEN Jones closed the festival. “It was encouraging to see, with so many young people in the groups, that clearly kapa haka is a growing art,” he said.

Piripi Monroe led all four verses of Pokarekare Ana to finish the festival.

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traInIng SyStem wIngThe Training Systems Wing (TSW) consists of SSGT BJ Kelly, RNZALR, who is a senior instructor and SSGT JP Robson, RNZAMC, an instructor. They are responsible for the delivery of the Training Designers (TD) Course and the Instructor All Corps Advanced (IACA) Course. The two trainers are experts in the Army Training System and Adult Education principles and practices.

This wing delivers five courses per year: two TD courses and three IACA courses totalling 72 trained personnel per calendar year.

The TSW senior instructor is responsible for overseeing all training, moderation, and assessment within the wing; and for the development of training resources for the TSW. This is shared with the wider Army training providers through the wing’s IACA and TD web sites. To view these resources go to:

IACA Course web page: http://awi-teams/ATG/TAD/TD course web page: http://awi-teams/ATG/TAD/The TSW

instructor is responsible for delivering and assessing training for both the TD and IACA courses as well as development of TSW plans and training resources. They also provide advice and support to the wider Army environment on training matters.

Both the TSW instructors are registered Workplace Assessors (WPA) and undertake unit standard assessment towards national qualifications on behalf of ‘ArmyQual’.

This means that TSW is able to assess an individual’s RCC (recognition of current competence) applications for NZQA unit standards in First Line Management and Adult Education and Training. If you are or have recently been either an instructor or course manager you may be able to achieve unit standards for the duties you perform on the job. If you would like to check the available unit standards, go to

http://org/Lhqltdg/Lists/MD%20%20Assessment%20Resources/AllItems.aspx or contact armyqual@nzdf.mil.nz

The aim of the TD course is to train selected officers, warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers to analyse, design, develop and validate training, and to assess their suitability for such employment. It prepares students who will be or are currently employed as training designers, training analysts, and those requiring training evaluation and administration skills. The course requires students to work in syndicates preparing Training Management Plans for individual training. These skills are also transferable to the collective training environment.

The aim of the IACA course is to provide selected officers and soldiers with the ability to design and deliver lessons using adult learning theories and training techniques. The course also develops the knowledge and skills required of a training manager. It aims to give students course

management skills and instructor skills beyond that taught on the JNCO / IOT Courses. Students spend two weeks learning and experiencing course management duties, and two weeks developing instructional skills using adult learning theories. Activities include unfamiliar lessons delivered by students including, for example, sports lessons, cooking lessons and All Arms operational readiness lessons.

Both courses contribute unit standards towards the national certificate in Adult Education and training Level 5, which is industry best practice for instructors in New Zealand.

If you are interested in attending any of these courses, the details are;

• A1559IACACse09/03W:02–27Nov09.• A1559IACACse10/01:25Jan–19Feb10.• A1558TDCse10/01W:12Apr–21May10.If you are interested in any position or course at NCO Coy below

are the contact details for the respective wings:

Chief Instructor

dean.paul@nzdf.mil.nz

Senior Instructor

evan.kareko@nzdf.mil.nz

Senior Non-Commissioned officers Wing

paul.albert@nzdf.mil.nz

2nd regional Training Wing

andrew.boykett@nzdf.mil.nz

3rd regional Training Wing

pete.albrett@nzdf.mil.nz

Training Systems Wing

brian.kelly@nzdf.mil.nz

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a challenge for InStrUctorShQ nco coy the army DePotNon-Commissioned officer Company at the army Depot, Waiouru is responsible for training soldiers from throughout the New Zealand army, and equipping them with the tools they need to lead at their respective level.

The training is varied, and ranges from the Junior Non-Commissioned Officer course, to the Warrant Officers Course. All training, however, has an emphasis on developing leadership. As well as promotional courses HQ, NCO Company also has the Training Designers and IACAC courses as part of its Training Systems Wing. The dispersed nature of the Company is challenging, say instructors, but this problem is mitigated by having senior people in each of the respective wings. Here is a snapshot of what NCO Company is about, written by the people who make it work.

warrant offIcer wIng The Warrant Officer course is the top promotional course for soldiers in the New Zealand Army. The wing consists of a senior instructor and a course manager. The course has four leaders or mentors who help the students with guidance, mentoring, and knowledge on a range of issues.

The ceiling is 24 Regular Force students, one from the Mutual Assistance Programme and up five Territorial Force soldiers. The course has developed over the past two years to reflect what is required of a Warrant Officer in today’s complex environment. With the implementation of the Army Leadership Framework it has taken on another focus, and with the Adventure Race ARAHINA KIA TOA AI (Lead to Win) makes for a very challenging but rewarding experience that is designed to test the Warrant Officers of the future.

SenIor non-commISSIoneD offIcer wIng It’s a clear, frosty morning in Waiouru and 24 soldiers are standing to attention on the parade ground. The temperature is eight below. The soldiers can’t feel their fingers and their bodies are screaming at them to move and relieve the pain, but they continue to stand perfectly still.

Three instructors, feeling just as cold, smile quietly to themselves. They are determined to ensure standards don’t slip, and see the conditions as a mental challenge for themselves and the students.

A 1531 All Corps Regular Force Promotion Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Course (SNCO) is on parade.

This is only a taste of some of the hurdles instructors at the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Wing will face.

Although the SNCO Promotion Course has its challenging days, it begins unassumingly with a quiet but enlightening night on the Army marae. The intensity soon picks up, with early morning team building activities and introductory lessons to prepare students for what lies ahead.

As the course progresses, the instructors emphasise the importance of command team relationships between the platoon commander and platoon sergeant. This is reinforced during the Army Leadership Framework (ALF), on the Army Adventurous Training Company phase and on the final exercise, Kalamai.

Instructors in an all arms position are surrounded by a wealth of knowledge from different corps. A lot of learning occurs just by observing and listening to fellow instructors. In addition, SNCO Wing shares an office with instructors from the Training Systems Wing who willingly offer advice and guidance on the delivery of training.

As a result, instructors develop a good understanding of

the management and leadership tools that are contained within the Army Leadership Framework. They develop an excellent understanding of the regimental responsibilities a SNCO must have, and a sound knowledge of platoon level tactics.

Instructors are also given the opportunity to plan components of the course for which they are responsible. This could include planning and supervising the ceremonial drill phase, or organising the plan platoon training component of the course.

Instructors give lessons on orders, military symbols, planning, drill, and leadership, to name a few. They need to be versatile and demonstrate excellent communication skills to teach such a range of subjects. This makes soldiers posted to SNCO Wing employable in a variety of areas when they return to their parent unit.

Instructors posted to SNCO Wing invariably gain new knowledge and consolidate a variety of all arms skills. Units reap the rewards as instructors return to impart this knowledge to personnel as they progress in their career.

Exercise Kalamai still remains an exciting challenge for both the students and instructors. It is an excellent opportunity for students to discover any weaknesses, and to grow in confidence. It’s no longer a back-breaking experience but is designed instead to reflect the current functional and operational demands of the New Zealand Army.

This is also where the instructors really earn their keep! They must constantly observe the students and give well-timed and appropriate feedback. This, however, can be the most rewarding time, watching the skills and confidence of soldiers grow daily.

So if you’re looking for a posting, need a change, or want to grow as a soldier and leader, have a look at the SNCO Wing at NCO Company, the Army Depot. It will have a long-lasting effect on your future, and the future of the New Zealand Army.

If you’re not sure about a posting to SNCO Wing, pop in during the next course and have a look.

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3rD regIonal traInIng wIng The 3rd Regional Training Wing (3 RTW) consists of Warrant Officer Class Two P.R.C. Albrett, RNZIR, Senior Instructor; Staff Sergeant G. Thomson, RNZIR, Course Manager; Sergeant M. Ellis, RNZIR, Instructor; Sergeant N. Russell, RNZIR, Instructor; Sergeant R. Bishop, RNZIR, Instructor; and Mrs Dee O'Connor, Training Co-ordinator. The wing is responsible for the delivery of Regular Force AA JNCO Course, and delivers three courses a year, training 96 personnel.

The aim of the course is to conduct individual training for selected non-commissioned officer personnel, to provide them with military, command, and leadership skills, as well as the attitudes of an All Arms Junior Non Commissioned Officer.

The senior instructor 3 RTW is responsible for managing, planning and delivering all courses conducted by RTW, as well as monitoring and managing the professional development and welfare of all staff and course personnel.

The course manager is responsible for the administration of all JNCO courses conducted by 3 RTW. They also oversee and manage the personal welfare of all JNCO course personnel attached or posted to RTW.

Instructors are responsible for observing, mentoring, and assessing students. They must have sound knowledge and skills in All Arms competencies, as this is what the student lessons are based on. Students are briefed and debriefed continuously throughout the course. Instructors are also responsible for ensuring that the syndicate effectively develops as a team and individuals are provided with opportunities to develop team building techniques and practices. This requires long periods of observation and thorough knowledge of the learning outcomes

and training objectives.The training co-ordinator is responsible for the administration,

coordination and management of resources. The course contributes unit standards towards the national certificate in Adult Education and Training Level 4 which trainees achieve at the completion of the course.

The current course began on 21 Sept and will finish on 27 Nov 2009.

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2nD regIonal traInIng wIng I am Sergeant Kamal Singh, RNZA and am currently serving my second year at the 2nd Regional Training Wing (2RTW) as a Syndicate Two Leader. The other members of the Wing are:

WO2 A Boykett, RNZAMC (Senior Instructor),SSGT H Rogers, RNZIR (Course Manager),SSGT S Aupouri, RNZALR (Syndicate One Leader),SGT J Wells, RNZA (Syndicate Three Leader),SGT A Clarke, RNZE (Syndicate Four Leader), andMr G Clendon (Training Co-ordinator).

Our role here is to lead, mentor, and coach junior non-commissioned officers, or junior leaders, on the best leadership practices; and conduct training as an All Arms Team Leader within the New Zealand Army.

We provide the students with tools and strategies they can take back and apply within their own work environments. The A1530 Promotion Regular Force All Arms Junior Non-commissioned officer course is 11 weeks long with a strong focus on leadership (particularly ethos and values) and instruction.

The main units of competency range from drill, the Army Leadership Framework (ALF) at Lead Teams level, Mental Skills Instruction (MSI), Physical Skills Instruction (PSI), Battle Handling Lessons (BHL), Military Law, and commanding a squad to perform a task.

During their time with us, students need to conduct a number of formal and informal presentations and demonstrate the planning skills required of a Section Commander, by organising several activities. The course is intense and can be demanding, however the Syndicate Leaders are on hand to provide sound assistance, mentorship, and guidance.

Courses such as this integrate students from the many corps and trades within the New Zealand Army, and provide opportunities to network and learn about the specific roles of each unit. This creates an understanding how this network can then be drawn upon outside of the course environment.

As New Zealand soldiers we have learned well in the past from other cultures and have successfully applied this knowledge with great success on operational deployments. This continues with the cultural diversity that is reflected on our courses, with many overseas students, mainly from within the Pacific region, being accepted for training. They, too, provide great insight to the rest of the students about how junior leadership is perceived in their own Defence Force.

Students who complete our course successfully are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to lead their team members effectively and efficiently. They also receive NZQA qualifications by way of the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) Level 3 and the National Certificate in Adult Education and Training Level 4.

In 2010 the courses for both Linton and Burnham will be 15 February–30 April, 31 May–13 August, and 13 September–26 November. The river section of the adventure race gets underway.

a junior non-commissioned officer hones his patrolling skills in the Tangimoana Forest.

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• ColonelRogerMcElwain,currentlyCommander Land Training Doctrine Group is to become Commanding Officer, 4 Otago South Battalion. He takes up the appointment on 9 January 2010.

• WarrantOfficerClassOnePhilBurgessisthe new Army Reserve Sergeant Major. This role is in addition to his Regular Force duties as Territorial Force career manager.

• ThetwonewdeputyFormationSergeant Majors for 2 Land Force Group are WO1 Clancy Johnston and WO1 Rongotaha Neho.

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New Zealand hosted the annual ABCA Reserve Information Team Conference in Wellington recently.

It was attended by Chiefs and Directors of respective ABCA nations Reserve Forces, and delegates from each of the ABCA member nations discussed how to achieve a new level of interoperability between countries.

The conference was opened with an address by the Associate Minister of Defence, Heather Roy.

The focus of the conference was to bring the heads of each nation’s reserve force together to share and discuss current issues of mutual concern, what role reservists were playing in their respective countries, and the direction they were heading.

Discussions throughout the week reinforced that, although each nation had a different reservist system in place, they shared many fundamental issues.

Topics such as recruitment, retention, employer support, and the employment of reserves featured prominently, as did

nZ hoStS 2009 abca InformatIon team reServe conference

ABCA is the name of the American, British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Armies’ Programme. It began in 1947 between the USA, UK and Canada. Australia joined in 1963 and New Zealand became a full member in 2006. The aim of ABCA is to optimise interoperability, standardise capabilities and enhance mutual understanding of ABCA Armies in coalition operations. It is focused on delivering products that will close interoperability gaps between the participating nations. The programme does this through meetings, VTC, email and in some cases exercises and seminars. The program is directed by an Executive Council and managed by a permanent office in the USA.

training and commitment requirements. “This year I wanted to ensure that my colleagues leave

the conference with information on how to maximise the potential of each of our Reserve Forces through the exchange of information,” said Brigadier Ants Howie, Director Army Reserve and host of the conference.

“We achieved this, and the conference also gave my colleagues a much better understanding of each nation’s Reserve Forces. This was particularly useful at a time of a global recession where nations are now looking at ways to improve efficiencies and fully maximise the benefits of Reserve Forces in order to meet operational demands.

“We intend to develop an ABCA document about the lessons learned from deploying Reserve Forces on operations, which can inform future planning.”

The international delegates also attended the (NZ) Chief of Army’s conference in Palmerston North and learned about the

future challenges that member nation armies will face towards

2025 and how the NZ Army plans to face those challenges.

The 6 Hauraki Battalion Group (based in Tauranga with sub-units in Rotorua and Hamilton) had a formal parade on Saturday 26 September for the outgoing Commanding Officer (CO), Lieutenant Colonel Warren Banks (from Tauranga), to hand over command of the Battalion Group to the incoming CO, LTCOL Julian Sewell.

A number of guests attended the parade, including the Minister of Defence Dr Wayne Mapp, Tauranga MP Simon Bridges, the Chief of Army Major General Rhys Jones and the 6 Hauraki Battalion Group Honorary Colonel, COL Chris McGuire (also a prominent local Judge).

The parade was held at the Main Cenotaph in the Tauranga Memorial Park at 1430 and was followed by afternoon tea.

Later in the evening a formal dinner was held for members of the Battalion Group and invited guests.

During the parade personnel were presented with medals for recent overseas deployments.

The 6 Hauraki Battalion Group has a long and proud history, beginning in 1898, in the Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Waikato, South Waikato, and Bay of Plenty regions and has served with distinction in many conflicts.

Lieutenant Colonel Sewell joined the Regular Force of the NZ Army in January 1982, as an officer cadet, and was commissioned into the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps at the end of that year.

LTCOL Sewell held troop command appointments within Queen Alexandra's Squadron and 1st Squadron NZ Scottish, staff appointments within the Plans and Development Branch of Army General Staff, and training appointments at the Army Schools. He was Aide-de-Camp to two Governors General, Chief Instructor at the School of Armour, Squadron Commander at Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles, Team Leader at the Australian Army Battle Simulation Group, General Staff Officer Grade 2 Doctrine, Army General Staff, and Director of the NZ Army Simulation Centre.

LTCOL Sewell saw operational service with the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor. He transferred to the Territorial Force on completion of 20 years service and held the appointment of Officer Commanding, Training Evaluation Team, 2nd Land Force Group, prior to posting to 6th (Hauraki) Battalion Group. He was the Officer Commanding Alpha

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Company before assuming command of the Battalion.He was born in Rotorua and is of Te Arawa and Ngatï Porou

descent. He was educated at Hato Petera College, Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington. He is married to Maria and they have two young daughters. The Sewells live in Rotorua where LTCOL Sewell is employed as the Policing Development Manager for the Bay of Plenty Police.

The Band of the Royal Regiment of the NZ Artillery played in a concert at St Matthews-in-the-City, Auckland recently. All proceeds from the charity concert went to the Ranfurly Trust Veterans' Home and Hospital in Three Kings, Auckland. The RNZA band is a Territorial Force band based in Auckland and one of the longest established bands in New Zealand.

Chief of army, major general rhys Jones greets an international delegate.Conference attendees with the associate minister of Defence, Heather roy.

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reLocated rsa oFFiciaLLy opened6 Hauraki Battalion Group personnel Major R Earp, Warrant Officer Class One J Dawson and Captain R Skeet) represented the Commanding Officer of the battalion at a cenotaph dedication at the recently relocated Tauranga RSA in Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga recently. The cenotaph dedication and official opening of the relocated RSA was attended by National (and local) Member of Parliament

Simon Bridges, RSA Vice President Kevin Holley and Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby, as well as Tauranga and other RSA members and office holders. The previous RSA location was officially closed on 28 June. Several longer serving ex members of the battalion were present at the ceremony, including Major (Rtd)Trevor Sexton and WO1 (Rtd) Kevin Mitchell

A deployment to Solomon Islands provided a unique experience and was well worth the effort, writes Territorial Force soldier Trooper Eric Shipworth.

I am a Trooper in the Waikato Mounted Rifles unit, which is a branch of the 6th Hauraki Battalion. I deployed to Solomon Islands as a Lead Scout in an infantry platoon. The daily tasks and duties I performed in the Solomons were unique compared to any work I have done in the past. It is definitely important to be flexible as a soldier as I discovered on operations. Everyday duties varied from serving up food at the Army camp, to patrolling the streets in downtown Honiara on a Saturday night with the police.

A highlight of the tour was staying in a village called Tetere. We stayed with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force in an abandoned house behind the police station. Being typical DIY Kiwis we repaired the house with any materials we could acquire. In 2008 I spent the year working for a carpenter, so I was able to put my skills to use by building stairs for the house and repairing some of the floors. We would play soccer with the local children in front of the police station when we had some downtime.

One thing that amazed me was how happy the children were with kicking a ball around all day. Members of my section and I attended a local church one Sunday morning; this was a great way to build rapport with the locals.

Patrolling with the police though local villages was also a highlight of the tour. Taking in the culture and interacting with the locals is something money can’t buy. The majority of locals are appreciative of the NZ Army ’s presence in their country, approaching us and happily answering any questions we might have for them. We were able to work through the language barrier fairly easily. Most locals speak English but we would try out phrases we learnt in Pidjin when we could.

Working with the Australian and Papua New Guinean soldiers added to the experience of learning and working with new cultures. The classic New Zealand and Australian rivalry was very alive when working with each other and provided interesting topics of conversation. Watching the All Black ’s smash the Aussies in a predominantly Australian camp won ’t be forgotten any time soon.

by Private Carey ClementsThe 7th Wellington Hawke’s Bay Battalion Group (7WNHB) farewelled the outgoing Commanding Officer, Colonel Bede Fahey, and welcomed his replacement, Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Harker at a ceremony in Trentham recently.

After undertaking drill rehearsals early morning, 7WNHB personnel proudly marched onto the parade ground at 1600 to farewell COL Fahey for the last time. His last official act was to hand over the Queen’s and Battalion’s Colours to his successor for safekeeping. The Honorary Colonel, COL Grant assisted with this ceremony.

The parade was reviewed by the Chief of Army, Major General Rhys Jones. In attendance, among others, were the Director of Army Reserves, Brigadier Ants Howie and the Commander of HQ 2LFG, COL Howie Duffy. Three former 7WNHB CO’s including the former Territorial Force Advisor, Brigadier (Retired) Ken Foote also viewed the parade.

After taking up the Maori challenge laid down by Alpha Company’s Sergeant Tim Brown of Gisborne, MAJGEN Jones inspected the full ranks followed by the 7WNHB Band.

Before leaving the parade ground, MAJGEN Jones presented the following medals:

• ClasptotheEfficiencyMedaltoSergeantDavid Searle of the Band

• EfficiencyMedaltoActingSergeantGhilslaine Cousins of the Band

• EastTimorMedaltoCorporalJustinAllanofBravo Company

• OperationalServiceMedaltoCPLEuanHowden of Bravo Company

• Timor-LesteSolidarityMedaltoPrivateSol Stewart of Bravo Company and Acting CPL Glenn Skjottrup (RF) of Battalion HQ.

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Late into the afternoon, 7WNHB Band played Last Post as the Roll of Honour was read remembering those from the Wellington Regiment (consisting of Companies from Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, Ruahine, West Coast, and Taranaki) who were killed in action on 8 August 1915.

The day’s events ended with a dinner held at the Trentham Golf Course, which included COL Fahey thanking his officers and soldiers for their effort throughout his tenure. His major highlight was leading a deployment to Operation Rata in Solomon Islands last year which displayed the hard work and eagerness of the TF to do well on operations.

LTCOL Harker meanwhile, said he was very proud to take command of the 7WNHB Bn Gp and has the utmost confidence in all battalion personnel to maintain the high standards set by his predecessor.

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Colonel Graeme Williams, of Auckland, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the New Zealand Defence Force, at a ceremony in Auckland recently. COL Williams, pictured with Major General Rhys Jones, Chief of Army, has served in the New Zealand Army since 1972, in a variety of regimental, staff, and training appointments, including two postings with the New Zealand Special Air Service. He has undertaken peacekeeping duties, including to the Commonwealth Monitoring Force Rhodesia, the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation in the Middle East, and with the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. He has served with distinction in all these missions, including as the UN chief military liaison officer in Timor-Leste from 2006 to 2008, where he was responsible for the command and leadership of the multi-national observer contingent and the local and international support staff.

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The Trentham Army Officers’ Mess has been rebranded the NZDF Officers’ Mess Trentham to further reflect the concept of Three Services, One Force.

The rebranding ceremony was led by the Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, and was attended by all the Service chiefs. Membership of the Mess committee is open to officers from all three Services.

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From left, Chief of army, major general rhys Jones, Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant general Jerry mateparae, Chief of air Force, air vice marshal graham

Lintott and Chief of Navy, rear admiral Tony Parr in the newly rebranded mess.

by brigadier ants HowieThe 4th Otago and Southland Battalion Group hosts Exercise Twin Peaks Battle Tab annually, usually in July.

This is a 26 km military race in patrol order across a few of the peaks that overlook Dunedin. It is a demanding activity and in the past has been fiercely contested by 2 LFG and 3 LFG teams. A fast team gets around in less than four hours and the slower teams under five hours. This year teams were from 4 O South, 3 HST, 3 Logistics Battalion (cooks), and a guest team.

Brigadier Sean Trengrove and I decided to enter a team and called for nominations from senior staff. The nominations surged to a total of three people and careful selections had to be made. Surprisingly all three made the team—Brig Howie, Trengrove and WO1 Danny Broughton (SM to LCC).

Training was undertaken by all—Brig Trengrove organised Sunday walks with his four daughters; I walked to rugby on weekends, and WO1 Broughton extended the route when walking to the SNCO/WO Mess on Friday nights. So the team was primed for the exercise. It's fair to say this team looked out of sorts at the teams’ inspection on the Saturday morning of the exercise—maybe it was the hair colour (or lack of in one case); maybe it was the tramping sticks which in this team’s hands looked more threatening that the Steyrs they had.

In July in Otago the weather can be described as changeable. Fortunately this year was a sunny winter’s day with some residual snow around. The tab/march starts with a 500 m rise to the first peak just to get the heart going. Thereafter it is literally down, up, down, up, down, and finally up to the finish line. For most it is head down and buns up all the way. It is simply an endurance exercise which is as much mental as physical.

The “guest team’“ acquitted itself well and remained together to complete the circuit in an acceptable time, and was not the last team in. This was an achievement in itself, given the wear and tear over many years on knees, backs, hamstrings, shoulders, and achilles. This team together had over 155 years of life, and 102 years of service.

Exercise Twin Peaks Battle Tab is very much the sort of training the TF needs to do today. It is a physically demanding activity with a strong operational focus that requires good teamwork and leadership—it’s challenging but very satisfying. The 4 South Battalion deserves full credit for keeping the high quality exercise going—it started in about 1980 when I was Adjutant 4 O South and was designed for leadership training then, but has developed a lot more since.

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From left, brigadier ants Howie, Warrant officer Class one Danny broughton and brigadier Sean Trengrove.

A Burnham-based NZDF employee has recently had his services to the local community rewarded by The Central Selwyn Community Board. During the week, Jym Findlay is employed as the Rations Clerk in Catering Platoon, 3 Workshop & Catering Company. At the weekends, however, Jym’s focus switches to soccer. For the last 12 years, Jym has been involved in children’s soccer. This involvement began when his own son started to play at Rolleston

bUrnham’S Jym recognISeD by local commUnItyFootball Club. For the last five years Jym has run the ‘Midgets’ Soccer Club – a weekly gathering for chiildren which provides the youngsters (aged between four and seven) with a taste of the game provided through a combination of skills-based activities and short matches.

The Good Citizens Award was presented to Jym by Board Chairman Bruce Russell who is adamant that it is people like Jym who allow the local community to run more efficiently and effectively. The award, which is only presented every two years, is given to people who, in the words of Board Member Jeff Bland, “are examples of people who make up the glue that holds communities together”.

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french army In town for exercISe ceeloA contingent of 47 soldiers from the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia (FANC) was in the South Island recently to strengthen ties with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

In New Zealand for two weeks, the FANC forces were exposed to different equipment, terrain, environmental conditions, and procedures, particularly NZLAV.

“The aim of the exercise was for FANC and NZDF soldiers to get an understanding of each other’s tactics, techniques, and procedures, in order to build interoperability and strengthen ties between the two forces,” said Commander 3rd Land Force Group Lieutenant Colonel Jim Bliss.

The first day of training was spent at Burnham Military Camp where they conducted shoots with their own weapons system at the West Melton Rifle Range with Delta Company in the morning, and spent the afternoon on the confidence course.

The rest of their time in New Zealand was spent in Tekapo, where they took part in Exercise Tekapo Thump.

Exercise CEELO is reciprocal with Exercise Croix du Sud, which sees NZDF personnel exercise in New Caledonia annually.

by garY ParKeS “Don’t rain on my parade,” would have proved a plea in vain when the Corps of Royal NZ Engineers turned out at Linton Camp recently.

The occasion was the changeover of Colonels-Commandant. As the parade began the skies opened and relentlessly dumped rain during the inspection. Part way through medals presentations, the parade was adjourned indoors.

Departing after a long association with the corps was Brigadier (Rtd) Stu Jameson, OBE. BRIG Jameson’s career with the corps saw him rise to Chief Instructor of the School of

Military Engineering before progressing to higher positions with Army Headquarters. He told the parade that during his eight years as Colonel-Commandant he has seen six

commanding officers and about five regimental sergeant-majors pass through. Throughout he had noticed a consistent pattern of professionalism among those who had

gone on overseas missions. He took the opportunity to thank on behalf of the Army their loved ones and families. “Without their support, you can’t do your job.”

Taking over from BRIG Jameson is Colonel Tony Wilson, who served as a Territorial Force officer with the corps and with the Royal Engineers in Kenya and Britain from 1978 until 2004.

He was then attached to the 5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast Taranaki), RNZIR, to rebuild the assault pioneer platoon. Subsequently he was appointed Alpha Company commander, then reluctantly switched collar dogs from the flaming grenade to the phoenix when appointed battalion commander before going on to Headquarters appointments.

COL Wilson is a Taranaki-based civil engineer specialising in heavy municipal infrastructure and has been involved in developing the science of strategic asset management in New Zealand and the USA. He plans to utilise his role as president of the Professional Engineers Association of New Zealand to strengthen the links between civil and military engineering.

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Flanked by the Co 2eNg regT, LTCoL Todd Hart (left) and executive officer, maJ mike Pettersen, departing rNZe Colonel Commandant, brIg (rtd) Stu Jameson—sporting

the now rarely seen army air Corps brevet—conducts his last inspection before handing over to CoL Tony Wilson.

Warrant Officer Class One Jerald Twomey has been appointed the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) first Māori Cultural Advisor.

The new role will continue to develop and enhance NZDF’’s long standing traditions and unique cultural identity. As Māori Cultural Advisor WO1 Twomey will provide advice on cultural practices appropriate to NZDF activities, advise on the implementation of NZDF cultural policies, liaise with local iwi and hapú and develop learning opportunities within NZDF in areas of Māori language, tikanga, and the Treaty of Waitangi.

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According to Captain Lincoln Nicholls, the life of a medical officer is not dissimilar to that of a civilian GP, but with unique lifestyle advantages.

“I enjoy sports and have managed to keep that up. In fact, my personal fitness has improved in the Army. It seems like I can get more training into my weekly routine than when I was a civilian.”

Through the Army, Lincoln has had the chance to challenge himself and experience things that doctors in a regular hospital would not.

“There are opportunities to work overseas and in some areas of medicine that are not seen in New Zealand, which could be very appealing to many doctors.”

Unlike many GPs, his patients are largely from a young, fit population. As a result Lincoln has found a passion for sports medicine.

“I’m very much looking forward to pursuing a career in sports medicine with support from the Army.” The nature of patients presented in the NZ Army, combined with the Army’s commitment to professional development means this will soon become a reality.

WHY JOIN AS A MEDICAL OFFICER?From working in the comfort of a Medical Treatment Facility, to a tent in a war-torn country, or a makeshift hospital

in a city devastated by tsunami—as a Medical Officer, no two days will be the same. The Army lifestyle offers you all kinds of perks you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Not only will you receive free health care, but also free dental. Travel

opportunities, as well as free access to gyms, pools, and personal trainers will also be available.

The NZ Army is recruiting now for Medical Officers. Find out more by contacting your local recruiter or by visiting www.army.mil.nz/careers

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“Here on base it’s a general practice role—looking after soldiers’ general health issues but I’ll be looking forward to deploying overseas and working with some of the Pacific Island patients, and seeing some more army-like acute medicine.”

THE ROLEAs a medical officer in the NZ Army, you will be able to take your existing skills to the next level. We’re looking for experienced medical practitioners who are up for a new challenge. The training you will receive will allow you to lead teams of people in all kinds of situations. You will receive adventure and outdoor training, be taught how to handle weapons and will get to work in a world-class team.

Not only will you focus on treating medical conditions, but also the prevention of medical problems. You will be called upon to give advice on all healthcare related matters as well as supervise medical establishments.

ONGOING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIESIn the Army, you are able to further your professional development and tertiary study. After initial employment and training, the NZ Army will provide funding and the opportunity to complete further study.

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bar coDe ScannerS IntroDUceDThe first bar code scanners have been issued to Army units throughout the country.

Bar Codes have been used commercially in New Zealand for more than 30 years, and the Army has had stock issued from the SPEL Bulk Store with bar code labels for more than 25 years. Many serving and retired Army personnel will have memories of false starts where bar code scanning was promised and not delivered. They can now rest easy in the knowledge that the NZ Army has made progress.Why introduce bar code scanning?The Logistic Change Programme, which is part of the Defence Transformation Programme, is addressing the main issues affecting logistics within Army, one of which, is the requirement to implement technological solutions to help offset risk, align Army with NZDF direction and enhance the supply-technician capability. The first solution to be developed is SAP Bar-Code Receipting. What are the benefits for army?The introduction of SAP Bar Code Receipting is expected to improve the level of support provided to the Army, using information technology and the integration of bar codes and scanners within SAP. It is anticipated that this will increase account accuracy and decrease the time associated with Issues, Receipts, and Physical Inventory management.Where to from here? SAP Bar Code Receipting is the first application to be developed for Bar Code Scanning. It is anticipated that SAP Issues, Work Order Requests, and Stocktake management will follow, however these additions will require custom system development and because of this a timeline cannot yet be provided.

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Beyond the Battlefield is a behind the scenes look at how and why New Zealand entered and fought with its allies in WWII. With extensive access to archives here, in Australia, the UK, and in the United States, Gerald Hensley, the former Secretary of Defence, paints a picture of a small country determined to take a moral stand against a far away enemy.

The country’s ailing Labour Prime Minister, Michael Joseph Savage may have uttered the words: “Where Britain goes, we go, where she stands we stand” but on his death it was left to his no longer sprightly Cabinet colleague, Peter Fraser, to follow through on this promise, and as history shows, “follow through” he did.

With incredible attention to detail and an unmatched eye for a great photograph we learn how the Government in Wellington was delayed in sending its support for Britain’s declaration of war because a messenger boy in London, carrying the telegram for New Zealand with the British war message, took cover for hours following an air raid alert that turned out to be a false alarm. Beyond the Battlefield reveals it was the Americans who eventually passed our note in support of Britain to the Nazi authorities in Berlin.

From tracing the movements of “our” HMS ACHILLES around

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the Pacific convincing those in power in French colonies to come over to the Allies’ cause, to the terribly sad photograph of Prime Minister Fraser waiting on the wharf in Alexandria in Egypt for the arrival of a Royal Navy warship with the last New Zealand troops evacuating from German-conquered Crete, the book gives great insight into the personalities involved in running the war.

Along with New Zealand’s military leader, Field Marshal Freyberg, Fraser fought and won the argument that New Zealand forces should not be broken up and used piecemeal by the British. Around the same time the New Zealand leader was pledging his country’s support to its colonial master, without knowing what the future held. In a personal message to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Fraser told him, “ if the time came when Britain felt it could no longer continue to fight ... then New Zealand would stand by the United Kingdom Government in that event also.”

The book reveals the relationship with our much closer neighbour was less easy. Both New Zealand and Australia’s worst fears were realised when Britain indicated that despite earlier promises it would not be able to expend all of its resources defending Singapore. Its subsequent capture by the Japanese eventually led Australia to withdraw its forces from the Middle East to bolster its defences in Papua New Guinea and the North West Pacific. When New Zealand didn’t follow suit we were perceived by the then-Australian leadership to have let them down. Surprisingly neither country had high level representation in each others capital’s until well into the war.

With New Zealand forces still facing Rommel and heading to Italy, the Americans came here to fill the void, marking the beginning of a relationship that lasts till today. As the war drew to a close, New Zealand’s strong push for a more representative United Nations becomes clear with a handful of diplomats working tirelessly from a few hotel rooms in San Francisco in an attempt to ensure small countries had a say in world affairs.

But this is all big picture stuff, and the beauty of this book remains in the detail. How the future head of Foreign Affairs slept in a cot at the foot of Mr and Mrs Fraser’s bed as they all hid from the blitz in a London hotel’s basement. How New Zealand fed Britain and how later US troops in the Pacific relied on our food. How New Zealand literally ran out of men to send away, and lastly how Peter Fraser told the US media during a press conference that “New Zealand had done its share”. By February 1945 New Zealand’s casualties were calculated at 2.245% of the population compared with 1.435% for Britain, 1.23% for Australia and 0.78% for Canada.

New Zealand had paid for its seat around the victors’ table. The book quotes Winston Churchill remarking to colleagues as Britain faced the blitz and imminent invasion across the channel, “New Zealand has never put a foot wrong from the start.”Chris Wright is the New Zealand Defence Force’s media manager.

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The New Zealand Army Cricket team is heading to Canberra, Australia in November to take part in the second International Defence Cricket Challenge Tournament.

The team was given the opportunity previously in 2007, when the side played well. Unfortunately, however, they lost a hard-fought and evenly balanced game to the Australian Army which prevented them progressing to the grand final. The Australian Army eventually went on to win the tournament by beating RNZAF.

The tournament this year will see teams from Australia, New Zealand, India, and Malaysia participate. The make up of the competing countries will see representation from all arms of the Services, with the NZDF heavily involved this time around with the RNZN, NZ Army, and RNZAF competing in the tournament.

The NZ Army side will be made up of 22 personnel consisting of both Regular Force and Territorial Force soldiers from around the country. This year a large proportion of the players will be new to the Army side, however they have all played a good level of local club cricket in their respective regions. There will also be a few old hands and long-time servants of the NZ Army Cricket team playing this year, and this, combined with the enthusiasm of youth, should serve the Army well throughout the tournament, where the team is expected to perform well.

The competition will consist of a two-day T-20 tournament followed by a one-day (50 over) round robin competition. The NZ Army side will be playing up to five T-20 games and hopefully five one-day games over ten days.

For those who play well enough, they have the opportunity to play for the World Defence XI against an Australian Masters selection. In 2007, NZ Army was fortunate enough to have three players selected for the World Defence XI.

The NZ Army Cricket team would like to thank Gordon Forrester from Army Sport, the Regional Cricket representatives for the work to date and a big ‘thank you’ to the current code-chairman, MAJ Sam McQuillan for the behind the scenes work he has done to make this tour possible. A big thank you is also extended to Army cricket sponsor the AFCC ‘Hotshots’.

Some changes to the Required Fitness Level (RFL) test have recently been approved and many Army personnel will be affected in some way.

Those who obtain a G1 pass in the first period of each year will be waived from attempting another RFL in the second half of the calendar year. “In other words, get a G1 in the January to June period and you won’t need to complete one for the July to December period. This will provide an incentive to maintain a higher fitness level for longer rather than the minimum standard,” says Army Physical Training Advisor, WO1 Marcus Fowler.

The exception to this rule will be for those deploying overseas, who are still required to be tested within three months of their deployment.

“Personnel should be aware that the computer system that assists with the management of RFL results is not configured to make these changes automatically and the physical training instructors (PTIs) will need to make manual amendments, which may take a month or so. Your patience will be appreciated,” said WO1 Fowler.

A second amendment relates to women aged over 40. Until now women have been exempt from press-ups once they reach 40. They now have some press-ups to complete and the number depends on their age. “Check in with the gym staff to confirm what is required, and then start building this exercise into your programmes. This change is effective immediately.”

The third change reflects the growing number of servicemen and women who are over 50. “There is now a G2 scale that reflects ages all the way up to 65. If you are over 50 then you may find that you have a few extra seconds up your sleeve. Your PT Wing will be happy to discuss these changes in detail as required.”

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sigs battLe Loggiesby LCPL Sommer gisborne One Signals Regiment was invited to play the Royal New Zealand Army Logistics Regiment netball team recently in a battle of netball prowess and regimental supremacy.

Teams were picked from each respective Corps week. WO2 Waiheke Cross headed 1 Signals Regiment and the RNZALR team by lead by MAJ Tracey Mouat.

2 LFG must be the camp to be posted to as both teams had a majority of players from Linton. In particular, seven out of the nine players in the RNZALR team came from 2nd Logistics Battalion. Individual skills and flare showed why they were all there, in particular, standout player Mrs Jackie Fenton, who is always the well-drilled experienced player and regular fixture of the RNZALR team.

The game proved a huge success and a crowd pleaser, the ball moving back and forth from each team’s goals circle, never more than one goal ahead, a hard fought battle from both teams.

Logisticians won the game outright though, 48–50.Signals Regiment will have to wait another year to challenge

the RNZALR netball team for regimental supremacy.

Top, PTe Cindy ries-ruapapera tries to intercept a ball thrown to CPL Kaz White; the two teams after the game.

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nZdF runners turn out in Force in bagram haLF marathonNew Zealand Defence Force staff posted to Afghanistan did well in the Bagram Half Marathon held on 13 September. In ideal running conditions 12 NZDF personnel put all their effort into the half marathon, despite many having done very little personal training.

For others, including LT Kelly Begg, it was the longest distance she had ever run. "I was left with a real sense of personal achievement after completing the run,” said LT Begg. The first three New Zealanders in included TPR Richard Williams in 1hr 38 minute in 38th place, LCPL Junior Metcalfe in 1hr 42 in 59th place and LTCOL Oiroa Kaihau in 1hr 42 in 66th place. The first New Zealand female in was CAPT Kalo Lalahi in 1hr 58 in 222nd place. It was a commendable effort for all participants given the altitude and the real lack of opportunities to train properly, said LTCOL Kaihau.

A total field of 474 runners took part in the marathon. The fastest time was achieved by a US Army sergeant who completed the marathon in 1hr 17 min.

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The Army’s regional rugby league tournament was held in Waiouru recently.

The draw for the tournament was based around the trophy holders Southern defending its title against Central. Both teams consisted of personnel who played club league in their regions, and both were expected to contest their supremacy with no holds barred.

Central’s fast-running, hard-hitting forwards created space for their determined and well-trained backs who scored almost at will. Dogged determination and pride on behalf of the Southern team ensured that it would not be overlooked as a worthy defender.

Day two saw Southern take the field against a Northern side made up of those from the Northern Region, and three or four players identified as excess to requirements from Southern and Central. As it turned out, both teams seemed evenly matched, and although Southern set the pace throughout, Northern managed somehow to stay one step behind. The experienced Southern team continued to dominate the game, but couldn’t manage to dictate overall control. A late try in the

corner to a resolute Northern side set the scene for a showdown with Central in the final.

The weather, although threatening to rain from Day One, held off, and Day Three turned out to be cool and calm. Ideal weather for playing a running game. Try as they might, pride and determination is no match for speed and experience, and Northern players discovered this pretty early into the match. The teamwork, fitness, and the solidarity of the Central Team completely dominated their not so well prepared opponent. Two late tries to Northern added some respect to the overall end result. Central was deservedly victorious and was decidedly the tournament victors.

All players from North to South are to be congratulated for the way in which they played the game displaying good sportsmanship and self discipline. This was commented on by the referees and is a feather in all of our caps. To the spectators who came to watch, to all those who helped make this tournament work, and to those players who were selected to represent Army, congratulations and thank you all. As in all sport;

“Win with Dignity, Lose with Pride”

A survey conducted by YASL, the New Zealand Defence Force’s clothing and footwear contractor has provided valuable information that will help assess who uses NZDF physical training (PT) shoes, how often they get used, what they are used for and where, and how often they need to be replaced.

YASL staff say they were overwhelmed by the response—more than 1,700 people completed the survey. The information will be used to help YASL identify preferences and understand what type of training shoe best suits the needs of NZDF personnel.

Initial survey results have been informative, revealing that PT shoes are worn each week for ten hours or less by 72% of those who completed the survey. By far the most common use for PT shoes is on and off road running with 59% of runners covering up to 20km per week.

With training schedules such as these, it is clear why 60% of Army personnel replace their PT footwear within the first 12 months and 25% by the end of the second year. Meanwhile, 48% of Air Force personnel replace their shoes annually and 45% within two years.

YASL now has a clear understanding of what is important to Defence personnel in a PT shoe, and is reviewing all survey responses. These will help to develop a user requirement for the PT shoe tender, which will go to market soon, to make certain the NZDF is providing personnel with practical, comfortable and durable PT footwear.

A high level of interest has been shown in training shoes, so YASL will be sure to keep personnel informed of any further progress made.

For more information on the recent survey or NZDF PT shoe contract, contact Sarah Leask, Relationship Manager at JLSO on sarah.leask@nzdf.mil.nz.

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This year’s Inter Service Rugby Tournament was the most difficult the NZ Army Rugby team had faced since winning back the prestigious King George V Cup in 2004.

The tournament was also the 90th Anniversary of when the Cup was first played for and won by the Army in Great Britain at the conclusion of the First World War.

In preparation for the tournament, the Army team was fortunate enough to undertake a short South Island tour, playing first-class representative matches against Mid Canterbury in Ashburton, and South Canterbury in Timaru. Although the Army team lost both of these matches, they proved be of great value for both the players and management team.

The 2009 team was nearly a full strength side with only a few players being unavailable due to either injury of operational deployments; nevertheless those selected were worthy of their selection.

Linton Military Camp hosted this year’s tournament for the first time since the early 90s. The first game for the tournament saw Army play Navy, and as to be expected from the outset Navy was after the scalp of Army. This was the best prepared Navy team for many years, due mainly to them touring the United Kingdom at the end of October to compete in the Commonwealth Cup. This competition involves the NZ, Australian, South African, and Royal Navies. From the whistle Navy came out with all guns blazing and dominated in the forwards, and quickly got out to 15 point lead. Take nothing away from the Navy; the team played well and made the most of all opportunities.

Army never gave in, and in the last quarter superior fitness came to bear and closed the gap to within two points. All too little, too late, with the final result of Navy 15–Army 13. Army paid the price for a poor start, failure to follow the game plan, and not having parity with the Navy forwards. This was the first loss for Army at the Services competition since 2003 and there was a great deal of soul-searching conducted post-game. However, all was not lost as the following day Navy had to face Air, who also appeared to be a lot better prepared this year.

Once again another beautiful Manawatu day dawned and the opportunity for Navy to be crowned as 2009 Service Rugby Champion. As usual, Navy played the forward orientated game using the team's larger forwards to gain dominance and possession, to manoeuvre into position to hopefully cross the line for a try or wait for the inevitable penalty.

This Navy did but looked a little battle weary from the day before, and as usual the Air Force team showed real heart and determination and kept the opponent at bay for most of the game. The lead see-sawed between the two teams with Navy leading with only a few minutes to play. However, a last minute penalty enabled Air to clutch a 19–all draw.

That left Navy with six points, Air four and Army one. For Army to win the Cup the team had to beat Air and to score a minimum of five tries—and that’s what Army did to win the King George V Cup for an unprecedented six years in a row.

Army was far superior to when it lost to Navy, with the forwards showing more hunger, a stronger scrum, a better lineout, dominance of the rucks and mauls and providing good ball for the backs who had it all over the Air Force backline. Players who stood out in this game were L. Carter, R. Player and DJ Waiwai.

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tournament awards:Best Back: LCPL L. Carterbest Forward: SPR DJ. Waiwaiplayer of the tournament: LCPL L. Carter

tournament resuLts:Navy 15-Army 13Scorers for Army: PTE V. Luatua try, SPR A. Curry penalty and conversion

Navy 19-Air 19

Army 29-Air 11Scorers for Army: LCPL L. Carter 3 tries, SPR A. Curry try, W02 R. Player try, SPR A. Curry 2 conversions.

In conclusion the Army team wishes to acknowledge and thank all those responsible for making this tournament the success that it was, both on and off the field. They are Army Sport, Army Rugby Code, Commander and personnel of 2 LFG, Tournament Committee (LTCOL D. Jones and W02 Lloyd), PAE, team sponsors Sterling Property Investments, Style Inc, Kiwi Corner, Musashi, and Hart Sport.

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W02 richie Player, SPr Zinzan ransfield Kake, LCPL Sonny Woodmass, SPr DeeJay Waiwai in the lineout.

CPL manu Taufa, SSgT Tom Kerekere, CPL Dauwie morgan, PTe vesi Luatua (#5) and SPr Zinzan ransfield Kake.

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