The official newspaper of the Royal Australian NavyVolume 56, No. 08, May 9, 2013

SERVING AUSTRALIA WITH PRIDE

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ON HER WAY Newcastle

sets sail for Middle East

New submarines on White Paper agenda

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Looking to the futureTHE Defence White Paper announce-ment on May 3 shows significant pro-gress has been made in the shaping of Navy’s future fleet of submarines and surface ships.

The future submarines will be built in South Australia in the largest and most complex Defence project ever under-taken by Australia, involving hundreds of companies and thousands of workers across federal and state governments, Defence, industry and universities.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the Government was suspending all fur-ther work on off-the-shelf submarine options.

“Our assessment is these options are unlikely to meet the operating require-ments for the future submarine,” she said.

“The Government will therefore focus its further consideration on two options, an evolved Collins-class or an entirely new design.”

The US submarine AN/BYG combat system has been chosen as the reference system for future design work.

This will provide a more accu-rate idea of space, weight and power requirements for the new fleet.

Defence Minister Stephen Smith said the decision would contribute to the program’s success.

“It is significant for compatibility purposes with our alliance partner but is also a deeply significant decision in so far as the design and build of the submarine itself is concerned,” he said.

To further support the project, a Submarine Propulsion Energy Support and Integration Facility will be built in Adelaide to research, integrate, assem-ble and test the energy and propulsion capabilities of the future submarine.

Force postureSubstantial progress has been made in implementing many of the ADF Force Posture Review’s recommen-dations, while many other recom-mendations will be progressed and funded through the Defence Capabil-ity Plan and Defence Major Capital Facilities Program. These include: Developing Fleet Base East as the

home port for the LHDs and DDGs Enhancing Fleet Base West to

support submarine and major surface combatant capability and operations Implementing infrastructure re-

quirements to support major future naval capabilities, including the future submarine, future frigate, offshore patrol vessel and earlier replacement of the Armidale-class patrol boat

AfghanistanThe Government remains commit-ted to withdrawing from Uruzgan Province by the end of the year.

At least 1000 ADF personnel will return home, while civilian agencies in Uruzgan will also draw down, moving to a nationally focused effort.

In 2014, the ADF will focus on a training role at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul with British and New Zealand colleagues.

In Kandahar, the ADF will con-tinue to provide training assistance to the 205 Corps of the Afghan National Army.

Renaming of DSD and DIGOThe Defence Signals Directorate and the Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation will be renamed the Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation to more accurately reflect their national roles.

Support to ADF personnelAn additional $25.3m will be pro-

vided for enhanced mental health programs, involving: Extending the Veterans and Veter-

ans Families Counselling Service coverage to a number of personnel not currently eligible Extending mental health non-liabil-

ity health cover to include access for former ADF members with three years continuous peacetime service after 1994 and expansion of current conditions of PTSD, depression and other anxiety disorders to also include alcohol and substance misuse disorders for veterans Implementing a post-discharge GP

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Defence familiesFrom January 1, 2014, the provision of basic medical and dental care will become available to all dependants of both permanent members and reservists on continuous full-time service.

The trial of these arrangements for Defence families living in remote and regional locations will continue until December 31 when the full program begins.

WHITE PAPER AT A GLANCE

FUTURE SUBS: The existing submarine fleet will be replaced by either an evolved Collins-class or an entirely new design. Photo: LSIS Nina Fogliani

Elements of this facility will be based in Western Australia and Victoria to enable easy access to Navy for train-ing purposes and DSTO maritime spe-cialists.

The existing Collins fleet came into service between 1996 and 2003 and is expected to have a service life of 28 years with a service life extension of one operating cycle which is currently around seven years .

“That points out to you the period of time over which we have to deal with what will be, so far as the future subma-rine is concerned, the largest single cap-ital works program that not just Defence has engaged in, but our nation,” Mr Smith said.

He also said some surface vessels would be replaced sooner than was pre-viously committed.

“We are bringing forward the replacement of our patrol boats and our supply ships HMA Ships Success and Sirius,” he said.

Success and Sirius will be replaced

as early as possible with options for local, hybrid and overseas-built models examined as well as the possibility of leasing existing vessels. The experience of working alongside SPS Cantabria this year will also assist the evaluation process.

The replacement for the Armidale-class patrol boats will be assembled in Australia. A multirole vessel remains a possible longer-term project, subject to technological maturity and its ability to provide operational flexibility with lower ownership costs.

The White Paper also outlines key areas for investment that support the ADF and Defence more broadly, includ-ing an enhanced amphibious capabil-ity based on the introduction of the two LHDs this decade and the expansion of unmanned aircraft capability for use in border security operations.

The 2013 Defence White Paper can be found at www.defence.gov.au/WhitePaper2013

NEW SHIPS: HMA Ships Success (pictured) and Sirius will be replaced as soon as possible.Photo: ABIS Evan Murphy

UNITED FRONT: Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Defence Minister Stephen Smith and CDF GEN David Hurley arrive at Fairbairn for the launch of the 2013 Defence White Paper. Photo: CPL Guy Young

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03NEWS May 9, 2013

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A breAk in the rain gave about 500 family and friends the ideal opportu-nity to farewell the crew of HMAS Newcastle, which departed Fleet base east bound for her fourth deployment to the MeAO on April 21.

replacing HMAS Toowoomba on Operation Slipper, she will be Navy’s 55th rotation to the Middle east since the 1990s.

The ship’s company of 220 received a rousing send off as CO Newcastle CMDr Paul O’Grady praised his crew for its dedication in preparing for the mission.

“Newcastle and her crew have been extensively preparing for these tasks and today we sail with great confi-dence in our ship and in our ability to meet this mission successfully,” he said.

“The challenging training we have undergone this year was met head-on by the team, with professionalism and enthusiasm.”

Many sailors said they felt well prepared after completing a challeng-ing work-up program, which included a highly realistic mission rehearsal exercise based on scenarios they could expect during the deployment.

LS Georgina Herdmun said the work-up had given her the confidence to do her job as an electronic warfare director in her first operational deploy-ment in nine years.

“I joined the Navy in 2004 because I wanted to see the world and I am finally getting an opportunity to do the job I was trained for in an operational setting,” she said.

“I feel really well prepared for the challenge ahead because of the quality of the work-up and the time invested in our training by Sea Training Group.”

AbeT Owen Huth said the mission rehearsal exercise reinforced the need to “do the simple things right” and not to panic in pressure situations.

“This is my first deployment to Op Slipper and it will challenge me on a day-to-day basis to maintain the ship’s radar systems,” he said.

Ab Huth was farewelled by his pregnant wife, katherine, who said there would be one more to greet him when he returned.

“being away for so long will defi-nitely be a big test for us both,” she said.

LSCIS Glen Gante said he expect-ed to play a strong leadership role in the communications centre by using his experience from HMAS Melbourne’s deployment in 2010.

“I expect that a lot of good things will result from our deployment, rang-ing from individual outcomes, depart-mental success and whole-of-ship evo-lutions,” he said.

“The deployment is an opportu-nity to hone my leadership skills by mentoring junior sailors and making sure that everyone does their job while maintaining a positive frame of mind.”

Assistant marine engineering offic-er LeUT Makalia Lasalo hopes to maximise her learning opportunities during the deployment.

“The opportunity to pull with the crew to help Newcastle achieve the mission, while enhancing my own experience, makes this a really excit-ing challenge,” she said.

COMSUrFOr CDre Jonathan Mead praised the crew’s achievements during a compressed work-up and said they had an important job protecting sea lanes for trade, while maintain-ing safe access to vital international waterways.

“You have committed many hours to ensure Newcastle is ready to under-take this important deployment,” he said.

“You are at the top of your game and I have no doubt that you will make Australia and your families proud.”

Making waves for the MEAO

AND SHE’S OFF: HMAS Newcastle sails out of Sydney Harbour. Photo: ABIS Chantell Bianchi

GOODBYES: Above, ABML-S John Baguio says goodbye to his three-month-old son Ethan. Right, ABET Owen Huth and his wife Katharine on the wharf. Photos: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez and ABIS Cassie McBride

SEND OFF: Above, ABML-C Kate Svanfelds gets a goodbye kiss

from her boyfriend. Left, AB Blake Wade with his girlfriend Bianca.

Photos: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez and ABIS Cassie McBride

FAREWELL: Family and friends take a final look and photo as HMAS Newcastle leaves the wharf at Fleet Base East. Photo: ABIS Cassie McBride

04 NEWSMay 9, 2013

Michael Brooke

THE Australian-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) command group returned home flushed with success after striking a major blow against ter-rorism and smuggling by seizing drugs worth more than $100m.

CDRE Charles McHardie and his 22-member team were welcomed home by COMAUSFLT RADM Tim Barrett on April 18 in Sydney after a four-month deployment leading mari-time counter-terrorism coalition opera-tions in the MEAO.

CDRE McHardie said his team orchestrated three major drug busts.

“The drug busts included the record seizure of 500kg of heroin off Tanzania on March 28, disruption of the transfer of 1500kg of hashish in the Gulf of Oman on March 15 and the disruption of the transfer of an esti-mated 300kg of hashish in the Gulf of Aden on January 11,” he said.

“The seizure of $100m heroin was one of the largest drug seizures in maritime history and marked a signifi-cant setback for terrorists that smuggle illicit narcotics to finance their opera-tions.”

The seizures came at a time when the CTF 150 had detected a steady drop in piracy in the region, but a slight increase in smuggling opera-tions.

CDRE McHardie said CTF 150’s intelligence gathering, planning, coordination and direction was cen-tral to the mission’s success, with two personnel receiving commendations

Return celebrates success

from the Coalition Maritime Force Commander.

“Everyone in the team did a fan-tastic job, including our intelligence analyst LEUT Danica Ellicott who is one of the two members who received a CMF Commendation,” he said.

Commander Joint Task Force 633 MAJGEN Michael Crane awarded

the commendations to LSCSO Rhys Edwards and LEUT Ellicott.

LS Edwards was awarded a bronze commendation for his tireless and exemplary performance as battle watch assistant.

He was commended for his high standard of technical knowledge and his composed and professional pres-

ence within a busy operations room. “This deployment was very chal-lenging and provided me with some unique development opportunities,” LS Edwards said.

LEUT Ellicott received her silver commendation for tireless and exem-plary performance as an operational intelligence analyst.

She was recognised for her dedica-tion and focus as well as for develop-ing enduring assessments, which will be utilised by multinational partners in the future.

“I have been privileged with a wide variety of professional opportunities during this deployment, the most sig-nificant of which has been the oppor-tunity to develop strong relationships with other operational analysts,” she said.

“I am very pleased to be singled out for recognition, but I consider the successful provision of actionable intelligence during our deployment is a reflection of the excellent support we received from contributing agencies.”

CDRE McHardie said he was proud of his team.

“The secret to our success was our dedication to the mission, our intel-ligence work, and the pre-deployment training we received from the Fleet battle staff, which proved to be highly realistic,” he said.

During the deployment, CTF 150 was based in Bahrain where it con-trolled warships and military aircraft from 27 nations including Australia, France, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US.

RADM Barrett said the task force received high praise from coalition partners.

“Our success in this mission con-tinues to benefit from the shared will-ingness to cooperate closely in such a vital region for the security and economic prosperity of the world at large,” he said.

PARTING WORDS: CDRE Charles McHardie hands the command of CTF 150 to CAPT Jean-Michel Martinet, of the French National Navy, during a ceremony in Bahrain. Photo: POIS Phil Cullinan

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THE review into the treatment of women in the ADF is already having an effect on diversity in Defence, ensuring the ADF remains an employer of choice.

The Director of the Review into the Treatment of Women, GPCAPT Dee Gibbon, said practical guidelines had been developed to assist leaders and managers at all levels in response to personnel asking what they can do to improve diversity and flexibility in the Defence workforce.

Building on the momentum estab-lished by the Broderick Phase Two Report into the Treatment of Women in the ADF, the CDF and service chiefs unanimously agreed to imple-ment all 21 recommendations.

GPCAPT Gibbon said these recommendations were not about providing advantage to one group over another.

“Most of the recommendations are not specifically directed towards women, but have been designed to develop a progressive, flexible and inclusive organisational culture that will appeal to both men and women through different life and career changes,” she said.

Women represent 14 per cent of personnel in the ADF and this num-ber has increased by only 2 per cent during the past 20 years, something GPCAPT Gibbon admits is too slow and out of step with other relevant industries.

“That is why external organisa-tions such as law firms and banks, to name a few, are improving their workplace flexibility, encouraging higher numbers of women into lead-ership positions and putting measures in place to increase their workplace diversity,” she said.

“One of the greatest criticisms of the review stems from the perception that there will be quotas or targets for women’s promotion at all rank levels across the ADF. This is completely incorrect.

“The Broderick Review focuses on ensuring everyone has the oppor-tunity to be competitive for promo-tion by ensuring fair and proportion-ate access to promotion courses, command experiences and training that will enable all ADF personnel to compete in fair competition on their own merits.

“These changes will result in a fairer system for all, resulting in a workplace that is modern, equitable and in step with other organisations, including other Defence departments around the world.”

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Michael Brooke

NUSHIP Canberra’s first crew will start training at the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship Training Facility in Sydney this week in what marks a major milestone for the ADF’s evolv-ing amphibious capability.

More than 700 personnel will be trained over the next two years at the facility while the two Canberra-class LHDs are completed and commis-sioned into service.

Defence Material Minister Mike Kelly opened the training facility in Mascot on April 24.

The establishment contains class-rooms with high-tech simulators that create a LHD virtual ship that will give sailors, soldiers and airmen a real understanding of what it will be like to operate the systems on board the Navy’s biggest and newest warship.

The sailors and ADF personnel will be familiar with the ship’s sys-tems before they even step on board, because the training simulators can replicate any scenario, incident or event the LHDs may encounter.

Deputy Commander Amphibious Afloat Support Group CMDR Ashley Shanks said NUSHIP Canberra’s crew should not feel overwhelmed by its new technologies, but excited by the learning opportunities at the facility.

“The sailors are going to be so much better trained for the challenges of integrating the LHD into service, as

it’s a capability that we have not had before,” he said.

The contractor, BAE, has even con-structed a marine evacuation system where crews can be trained in emer-gency evacuation procedures.

Additionally, there is a simulator that provides a virtual tour of the LHD.

NUSHIP Canberra’s Amphibious Operations Officer, LTCOL Richard Mogg, said he was impressed by the facility, one of the most advanced training facilities in Australia.

“The focus of the training here will be on the personnel posted to the ship’s electrical and mechanical engi-neering departments and systems,” he said.

LTCOL Mogg said Army personnel

posted to NUSHIP Canberra would undertake four to six weeks of training at the facility to familiarise themselves with systems associated with operat-ing the well-dock, vehicle-deck and aircraft hangar.

LTCOL Mogg said personnel from NUSHIP Canberra would participate this year in Exercise Talisman Sabre, where they would have the opportunity to undertake amphibious warfare train-ing exercises while embarked in US Navy Seventh Fleet warships.

“Ex Talisman Sabre will give the crew the hands-on experience they need to supplement the training they do here at the LHD Training Facility, so we can hit the ground running when Canberra and Adelaide come on-line,” he said.

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QUICK EXIT: CMDR David Walter demonstrates the evacuation system procedure at the new LHD Training Facility in Mascot, Sydney.

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06 NEWSMay 9, 2013

DEFENCE’S satellite and tactical networks will be transformed to better integrate with its fixed telecommunica-tions as part of a $1.1 billion contract with Telstra.

The six-and-a-half year contract for the provision of telecommunications services and represents the largest cus-tomer undertaking in Telstra’s history to support military operations at home and abroad.

Defence Chief Information Officer Peter Lawrence said the transformation of Defence’s network was central to wider strategic reforms.

“This partnership will deliver Defence with robust and secure infor-mation communications technology, while creating greater efficiencies and lower costs,” Dr Lawrence said.

“The project includes a major trans-formation program of work and the ongoing sustainment of Defence’s tel-ecommunications environment.”

Telstra CEO David Thodey said the work would draw on the organisation’s experience of large scale network trans-formations, with technology that could become the backbone of Defence for the next decade and beyond.

“We will create 350 new positions to help serve the contract, including recruiting some of the nation’s leading IT, network and security experts,” he said.

“The use of technology such as uni-fied communications, advanced video conferencing as well as tablet and smartphone usage, will provide a vital link connecting troops, commanders, bases and allies around the world.”

Defence will partner with Telstra to implement the transformed network solution, which has a targeted comple-tion date of mid-2016.

The Defence telecommunications network includes networks at 430 sites in Australia, supporting some 100,000 users in Australia and overseas.

Michael Brooke

DEFENCE Force Recruiting’s LEUT Deb Tevelen planted a seed in the minds of 21 aspiring engi-neers at Fleet Base East when she told the university students about engineering careers in the Navy.

LEUT Tevelen showed the stu-dents from the Robogals program around the base on April 21 and explained how she had success-fully engineered a challenging and rewarding career in the Navy where she gained a degree in mechanical engineering.

“The Robogals are university students from around Australia, who came to look at careers in Navy engineering,” she said.

LEUT Tevelen proved to be an ideal host and role model for the Robogals, which is an international, student-run organisation that intro-duces young women to engineering and technology.

“The Robogals were interested to know about Navy engineering and how they can follow in my foot-steps as an officer with a degree and also a family of my own,” she said.

LEUT Tevelen joined the Navy in 1992 after recruiters came to her school in Tamworth and told her that Defence would pay her to earn a degree with the guarantee of a job at the end of her studies.

“I told the Robogals that the Navy would give them the oppor-

CAREER CHANGE: LEUT Benjamin Robinson shows engineering students the Seacat MK 20 missile launcher on display at the Heritage Centre at Garden Island in Sydney. Photo: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez

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CPL Max Bree

A SIGNFICANT milestone was achieved in the MRH-90 pro-gram when the helicopter received its official type certification and service release from the ADF’s Airworthiness Authority, the Chief of Air Force, on April 17.

The aircraft has so far flown more than 4000 hours, but Project Manager MRH-90 LTCOL James Allen said the helicopter had, until recently, been operating under a spe-cial flying permit.

“We have to be able to fly the aircraft and understand the system to get the program to a point that we can say the aircraft meets the airwor-

thiness requirements we need to be able to safely operate,” he said.

The helicopter flew about 60 hours while embarked with HMAS Tobruk last year, where it conducted passenger transfers, live hoisting, maritime search and rescue and aero-medical evacuations.

A MRH-90 is now on board HMAS Choules for more testing and evaluation. This year, door gunnery, electronic warfare countermeasures and troop insertion and extractions will be evaluated.

“It’s an opportunity for soldiers and sailors to see it and really start to understand what the MRH-90 is all about,” LTCOL Allen said.

An MRH-90 s imula to r a t AAVNTC in Oakey recently reached

“level D” accreditation, the highest level of accreditation available.

“To qualify, the motion platform needs all six degrees of freedom and the visual system must have a hori-zontal field of view of at least 150 degrees, with a distant focus display.

Realistic cockpit sounds are required, along with a number of special motion and visual effects.

LTCOL Allen said The other countries flying the NH90, the European version of the MRH-90, “haven’t put in place the level of sim-ulator capability that we have”.

“New Zealand has also expressed interest in coming across and making use of our simulator.”

Navy is expected to be certified for initial operational capability later

in 2013, while Army is on track to be ready by mid-2014.

Of 46 helicopters ordered, 19 have so far been delivered and accepted.

Five more are due off the produc-tion line this year, while four from an early production run are being retrofitted with software and hard-ware upgrades, including a hardened floor, to bring them up to standards required under the contract.

Australia is now a world leader in operating the European-designed aircraft, according to LTCOL Allen.

“We’re on the leading edge and breaking new ground in terms of the activities and evaluations that we are doing,” he said.

Certification achieved

tunity to make new friends, gain a quality education, work with high technological equipment, and travel the world, while enjoying the chal-lenges and rewards service life offers,” she said.

LEUT Televen said the Robogals were impressed with what Navy had to offer.

“Whether you join Defence and

stay for a long time, or like myself, do a degree through ADFA and then have some time in the reserves to raise kids, it’s a great career choice” she said.

“Now I’m back part-time with DFR as a reservist and work as a consultant engineer with a private company, in conjunction with my main role as a mother of three.”

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CLEAR TO LAND: The flight deck team on HMAS Choules wait as the MRH-90 is marshalled on to the flight deck. Photo: ABIS Jayson Tufrey

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The crew of hMAS Bundaberg went to the aid of a sinking fishing vessel on April 18, much to the relief of the ves-sel’s passengers.

Bundaberg was transiting from Cairns to Brisbane when her crew, Ardent Six, received a radio call from the Mooloolaba Volunteer Coast Guard requesting assistance to rescue the crew of a distressed fishing ves-sel, 20 nautical miles off the coast of Mooloolaba.

Bundaberg immediately travelled to the fiberglass vessel, which had a cracked hull and was taking on water.

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Brough launched one of Bundaberg’s RhIBs, sending three Navy personnel, a tool bag and a pump to the rescue.

ABMT Paul Garrett , ABBM Jonathan Beveridge and ABMT Joanne Russell pumped water out of the sink-ing vessel’s hull and waited with its crew until the Volunteer Coast Guard arrived to tow the small boat ashore.

“One of the fishermen had never been offshore on a boat before, so needless to say he was very happy to see us,” AB Garrett said.

“he was panicking pretty badly when we arrived, so seeing us was a huge relief for him.”

The fishing vessel and crew were safely towed ashore and Bundaberg continued to Brisbane.

Crew answers callA SeAhAWK from hMAS Melbourne was one of the first on the scene when a solo yachtsman found himself in trouble off the east coast on April 19.

Rescue Coordination Centre – Australia requested assistance and in response Air Force dispatched a C-130J hercules equipped with search and rescue stores from Richmond.

At the same time, Navy sent a Seahawk as Melbourne also headed towards the area.

Deputy Chief Joint Operations RADM Steve Gilmore praised the rapid coordination and response provided by the ADF.

“Navy and Air Force very quickly pro-vided platforms and personnel to support this rescue, giving the solo yachtsman the best chance of survival in some treacherous condi-tions,” RADM Gilmore said.

The two aircraft arrived on the scene just after 12.15pm and located the beacon free floating in the 8-10m swell.

Winds in the area were in excess of 50 knots.

The aircraft located the vessel, upright and without a mast, and visually identified the Russian yachtsman.

“The RAAF C-130J remained on station as the Seahawk returned to the mainland to refuel,” RADM Gilmore said.

“The Seahawk was returning to the loca-tion when a Victorian Police helicopter suc-cessfully winched the sailor from his vessel.

“This rescue is a great example of the ADF working with the civilian authorities, and a sailor who was in grave danger is now safe.”

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TO THE RESCUE: Above and right, personnel from HMAS Bundaberg pump water out of the hull of a sinking fishing vessel.

TEAM EFFORT: The Mooloolaba Volunteer Coast Guard arrives to tow the vessel ashore.

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LCDRs Stephen Hurd and Iain Weir are deployed as Australian maritime trade operations officers embedded in UKMTO’s counter-piracy unit based at the British Embassy in Dubai.

The UKMTO is the first point of contact for merchant ships transiting through the MEAO.

LCDR Iain Weir said the UKMTO’s main role was to act as a conduit between the merchant service and Navy in regards to piracy attacks.

“The protection of the sea lines of communication is a global concern,” LCDR Weir said.

“Somali piracy has reduced in the last two years and this has been attrib-uted to the presence of naval units, application of self protection meas-ures, stiffer penalties/flag state prose-cutions and a change to Somali’s state attitude.

“Our role in assisting with the coun-ter-piracy process is valuable in helping reduce future attacks from pirates.”

The two Navy officers conduct daily briefings with merchant ships and advise the ships on self-protection measures.

LCDR Hurd said the briefings helped

mariners decide if they should proceed on their intended passage.

“The briefings ensure the mariners are familiar with any risks they might encoun-ter and how they might protect themselves from hijack,” LCDR Hurd said.

“Beyond this important role, LCDR Weir and I engage with industry and respond to any requests from Australian deployed units while working within the team at UKMTO.”

During the deployment they have briefed more than 300 ships, from tank-ers to container ships to car carriers to general cargo vessels.

Most of these occur in Jebel Ali, a port that covers about 52 square miles.

Recent visits from CN, Deputy Commander Joint Operations and Deputy Commander JTF633 have fur-ther enhanced the exposure of the work that is being done by the MTO officers.

DCJTF 633 CDRE Martin Brooker said the work of the embedded officers at UKMTO “fits well within the mission for the MEAO and I am in no doubt that they are making a significant contribu-tion to the counter-piracy efforts being undertaken”.

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NAVIES have long been a tool of international diplomacy but it still came as a surprise to MIDN Nam Nguyen when he was selected to be Australia’s voice at several major strategic conferences.

MIDN Nguyen, an ADFA student studying a Bachelor of Business, recently returned from the Global Security Summit in Bratislava, Slovakia, where he joined youth delegations to discuss issues of international importance.

MIDN Nguyen said the experi-ence would serve him well at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore in June.

“I developed a greater apprecia-tion for geo-strategic affairs, par-ticularly in Europe and its implica-tions for our region,” he said.

“I learnt from this visit the ability to critically analyse rapidly changing strategic contexts and this will help me in Shangri-La by being able to contribute to the debate by assessing our security risks in the future.”

MIDN Nguyen’s attendance was the result of a partnership between Defence and Global Voices, a not-for-profit organisation that fosters participation by young Australians in international diplomacy.

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DIPLOMACY: MIDN Nam Nguyen and Jack Greig are representing Defence at global youth forums. Photo: Steve Dent

OFFICE TALK: LCDRs Stephen Hurd, left, and Iain Weir brief LCDR Simon Goodes, CAPT Phil Warwick, CN VADM Ray Griggs and CDRE Martin Brooker at the UKMTO HQ in Dubai.

Voices is helping to develop the next generation of Defence leaders.

MIDN Nguyen was selected along with strategic policy analyst Jack Greig to join the program by VCDF AIRMSHL Mark Binskin and Deputy Secretary Strategy Brendan Sargeant.

MIDN Nguyen said in Slovakia he and Mr Greig were involved in the Young Leaders Forum, where they met government officials and think-tank members to discuss issues of interest, including the responsibility to protect theory.

MIDN Nguyen and Mr Greig will each produce a research paper that provides a policy recommenda-tion that is relevant for Australia.

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“Later in my career, I would definitely like to pursue a posting as a Defence attache, or at a more junior level, a military adviser, at an Australian embassy or consulate,” he said.

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HMAS Dechaineux was the only submarine deployed in support of Exercise Bersama Shield 2013 in the South China Sea, Singapore and Malaysian Peninsula between April 3-18.

Dechaineux was temporarily under the com-mand of CMDR Glen Miles. He said operating as the enemy or ‘Red Force’, Dechaineux’s role in the exercise was to test the responses from participating nations’ navy vessels.

“We operated in shallow waters among high concentrations of fishing vessels and conducted simulated attacks on surface ships from Malaysian, Singaporean and New Zealand navies,” CMDR Miles said. “For the crew of Dechaineux, Exercise Bersama Shield provided a fantastic opportunity to practise the ‘hide and seek’ of submarine warfare in busy waterways.”

Throughout the exercise the submarine was ‘hunted’ by two AP-3C Orions from Air Force’s 92WG, based at RAAF Edinburgh in South Australia.

The Orions flew a total of seven sor-ties in support of the Five Power Defence Arrangements-led exercise, allowing the crews to hone their skills in a complex multinational exercise environment involving naval and air forces.

The Five Power Defence Arrangements is the longest standing multilateral arrangement in South-East Asia between Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK.

The ADF was a founding member of the Five Power Defence Arrangements and this year marked the 42nd anniversary of Australia’s involvement in these exercises.

In addition to Dechaineux and the Orions, Navy and Air Force provided liaison officers who deployed to Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.

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Walking around a track all night might not sound like the best way to spend your Saturday, but ask any member of Team Waterhen who par-ticipated in the annual Relay for life and they will tell you not only was it worth it – it was also a lot of fun.

a team of 12 from HMaS Waterhen led by team captain SMn Fiona White relayed at gore Hill oval in north Sydney on March 23-24 and raised more than $2000 for the Cancer Council.

The team started the day in style, completing the first laps in DPnUs as a team and making their presence known.

as the sun set and the competi-tion for most laps heated up, the team began doing laps individually.

in total, Team Waterhen com-pleted 525 laps of the football field with a special mention to lS Ricky anderson who was highly enthused and kept the team motivated through-out the event.

The team raised money on the day by selling homemade cupcakes and cookies donated by the team’s baker, aB Skye Smith, and massages from the team’s two qualified masseurs, aB Theresa DeBritt and luke Hayes-Williams.

THe Fleet air arm was well repre-sented in the Shoalhaven Relay for life with teams from navy Domestic engagement and 723, 808, and 330 Squadrons entering the fundraising event.

808SQn entered a team of 34 under the name Rossie’s Retreat and had three team members on the track at any one time.

Overall, they completed 611 laps or 263.11km and raised more than $3000.

723SQn ra ised a to ta l o f $7428 – the fourth highest amount from the 120 Shoalhaven teams.

Relay For life is 723SQn’s main charity event each year and money was raised from sponsorship, barbe-cues, novelty lunches and raffles.

Relay team captain SBlT Dan Cochrane said the squadron shared a commitment to help the Cancer Council’s fight against cancer.

“almost everyone has had a face-to-face experience with cancer, whether they have battled it them-selves or lost loved ones, so it is a cause that hits close to home for most,” SBlT Cochrane said.

“The relay is an opportunity to raise money and, just as importantly, to celebrate both survivors of cancer and the memory of loved ones who have lost their battle.”

Teams’ top effort Lapping it up for charity

SBlT Cochrane said there were a number of event highlights.

“One of our team members is a survivor of cancer and remained on the track for almost 12 hours,” he said.

“We also had at least one member on the track for the full 25 hours and

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COMFaa CDRe Vincenzo Di Pietro congratulated the teams and thanked them for giving up their time and “jogger rubber”.

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giving their energy and enthusiasm to the relay,” CDRe Di Pietro said.

“i was also very humbled to hear some high praise from the organisers and members of the public as to how well the navy was organised and par-ticipating. Those who participated did us all proud.”

WHAT A FEELING: (L-R) SMNATV David Robertson, ABATV Colin Cameron, SMNATV Shaun O’Sullivan, LEUT Dan Iwata and SBLT Dan Cochrane, of 723SQN, jump for joy after raising $7428 in Relay for Life.

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FITTING TRIBUTES‘We haven’t, we won’t

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australian War Memorial Brendan nelson in Canberra on anzac Day as he retold tales of anzacs who asked not to be forgotten.

all around australia and the world navy personnel stopped, 98 years after that fateful landing at Gallipoli, to remember them.

From the regional areas and cap-ital cities of australia to Gallipoli, Belgium, France, Christmas Island and the Middle east, navy personnel paid their respects.

One of the largest attendances was in Sydney where more than 600 sailors from hMa Ships Ballarat, Darwin, Melbourne, Success and Tobruk and the shore establishments of hMa Ships Kuttabul, Penguin, Waterhen and Watson featured prominently in the anzac Day march.

COMaUSFLt RaDM tim Barrett also delivered a speech at the Dawn Service at the Martin Place Cenotaph.

“In October this year we will cele-brate the centenary of the arrival of the

first Ran Fleet into Sydney harbour; next year, hMaS Sydney I’s defeat of the German raider Emden in WWI; and in 2015, we will celebrate the centenary of the Gallipoli landing,” he said.

RaDM Barrett said these sig-nificant events, as with many great events in history, were not necessarily remembered for what was achieved, nor whether we were victorious or defeated.

“Rather, we remember them for the quality of the human endeavour, for the extraordinary deeds of ordinary men and women, for the stories that continue to inspire us and for the leg-acy they leave for future generations,” he said.

“It is a time to think of the 3000 or so men and women of the aDF who are serving with great distinction on operations overseas – from South Sudan and egypt to the Middle east, through to our region in South-east asia and the Pacific.

“In the quiet of these few moments before dawn, at a time when soldiers traditionally prepare for attack, we are closest to the unwavering spirit of all

those who have served and sacrificed so much for us.”

On board hMa Ships Choules, Toowoomba, Parramatta, Newcastle and Sydney, dawn services were held as the ship’s companies went about their business at sea.

Choules held its service in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Queensland while in transit to Cairns.

Newcastle held a special anzac Day dawn service at sea 300 nautical miles south-east of albany, the port of depar-ture for the original anzac contingent destined for the Middle east. Likewise, 98 years later Newcastle found herself in transit to deploy to the MeaO.

the crew of Parramatta held its service at sea while conducting border security operations.

With Christmas Island as a pic-turesque backdrop, the dawn service occurred a little late in the day due to Operation Resolute tasking, although the sentiment was not lost in the delay.

the anzac address was given by SWO Sharon Campbell recalling, by name, those who had died in the course of their duty during her career.

CO Parramatta CMDR Simon

Cannell said it was a particularly mov-ing moment for the crew.

“It brought home to the crew a sense of the ultimate sacrifice that the pro-fession of arms sometimes exacts,” he said.

the crew of Sydney honoured the anzac legend in the Coral Sea on the way to Guam, where they will join the US navy’s 7th Fleet for a three-month operational deployment.

In his address to the crew, CO Sydney CMDR Karl Brinckmann focused on navy’s achievements dur-ing WWI.

“the achievements by hMaS AE2, under the command of LCDR Stoker, in navigating the Dardanelles under extreme fire were unbelievable,” CMDR Brinckmann said.

“Most australians relate anzac Day with the tremendous courage of the diggers in the trenches of Gallipoli, not many understand the heroics and sac-rifice of the Ran, nor do they note the navy were the first in and last out of that particular campaign.”

– CN’s Gallipoli address – P14

All around Australia and the world, at sea and on shore, Navy personnel paid tribute to the sacrifice and courage of those who went before them.

IN MEMORY: Above, the ship’s company of HMAS Sydney assembles on the flight deck for an Anzac Day dawn service at sea. Right, LS Kristy Eadie reads the Prayer of Remembrance at the Anzac Day service held at HQJOC in Canberra. Photos: LS Peter Thompson and Lauren Black

TRISERVICE: AB Jon Scuton, AC James Hurrel and PTE Craig Newson prepare to mount the catafalque at the beginning of the Menin Gate daily Last Post ceremony in Ypres, Belgium. Photo: CPL Melina Young

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GOOD CAUSE: LS Ben De Groot, AB Bhupinder Hothi and AB Carl Buhmann sell pins for the Anzac Day appeal outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground before the traditional match between Essendon and Collingwood. Photo: ABIS Dove Smithett

STAND PROUD: ABML-P Rajinder Singh holds HMAS Albatross’ ceremonial life ring during the Anzac Day march in Nowra, NSW. Photo: ABIS Alan Lancaster

SOLEMN SOUND: Left, SMNCSO James Maybury plays the Last Post on the flight deck of HMAS Newcastle. Above, LCDR Lincoln Trainor leads the HMAS Cerberus contingent past the Shrine of Remembrance at the Melbourne Anzac Day march. Photo: LSIS Paul McCallum

AT SEA: ABCIS Benjamin Herron, Ship’s Buffer CPOB Ben MacQueen and ABCIS Amy De Boer on the flight deck of HMAS Choules after an Anzac Day service off the coast of Queensland. Photo: ABIS Jayson Tufrey

ON THE DAY: LSNPC Edgard Jabre plays two-up on the flight deck of HMAS Choules off the coast of Queensland. Photo: ABIS Jayson Tufrey

EYES RIGHT: The HMAS Kuttabul contingent make its way past Sydney Town Hall during the Anzac Day parade. Photo: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez

ON LAND: Left, sailors from HMAS Farncomb wait for the closing ceremony of the Anzac Day parade in Fremantle, Western Australia.Photo: ABIS Lincoln Commane

TOGETHER: The guard forms before the Nowra Anzac Day march up Junction Street. Photo: ABIS Alan Lancaster

HUNGRY WORK: ABML-S Jessica Sampson, of ADF School of Catering, helps serve Anzac biscuits at a gunfire breakfast after the Melbourne dawn service.Photo: LSIS Paul McCallum

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EOD technician and clearance diver POCD Christian O’Neill was among the Australian soldiers, sailors, airmen and women at Multinational Base Tarin Kot to gather at a dawn service marking Anzac Day in Uruzgan province.

He said he felt privileged to have been a part of the service at Tarin Kot.

“It was my first Anzac Day deployed to Afghanistan and the service was a moving and powerful one,” PO O’Neill said.

“It made me feel like I’m here doing something good to help the Afghan peo-ple in my job.”

Several hundred ADF personnel as

well as soldiers from the US, Singapore and Slovakia and Australian Defence and Government civilians attended the mov-ing dawn service.

Defence Parliamentary Secretary David Feeney, CA LTGEN David Morrison and Commander Joint Task Force 633 MAJGEN Michael Crane joined the troops as they paid tribute to personnel who had died on operations, including the 39 Australian soldiers who have fallen in Afghanistan since 2002.

Senator Feeney said the Anzac Day ceremony in Uruzgan was significant for all Australians.

“The thoughts and prayers of Australians are focused on this place and the Australians here, like nowhere else in the world,” he said.

In his address, LTGEN Morrison said he felt privileged to be in Uruzgan.

“There is no place I would rather be than among this band of brothers and sis-ters here on this Anzac morning,” he said.

“Standing in front of this simple wall that bears testament to the humanity and sacrifice of our fellow band of brothers and sisters – with three words in front of them that say it all for us – lest we forget.”

After the service, troops participated in a dawn run, watched AFL and NRL football matches on television, played two-up at the base gym and purchased items such as AFL and NRL jumpers, raising more than $42,000 in auctions and raffles held for charity.

Last Post echoes over Tarin Kot

Strong memories resound across Gallipoli

CN VADM Ray Griggs

For the first to land on Gallipoli in the early hours of April 25, 1915, the tension aboard the small boats which brought them to shore was palpable.

For many, it would be their first experience of war. William Turnley eloquently described this feeling.

The suspense is nerve-wracking. All we can do is follow the pinnance towing us about.

The thought comes to me that perhaps we are the unfortunate ones to be sacrificed in drawing the enemy’s fire. Such a cheerful thought.

Oh, why the dickens don’t they fire at us?

There are a couple of lights flashing about. They must have seen us. Crack, swish, ping, at last we breathe a sigh of relief. The suspense is over.

Some get ashore safely, some are hit slightly, others are drowned in only a couple of feet of water because in the excitement no one notices their plight.

One fellow remains in the boat after all the others have disembarked.

He looks at us dazedly leaning for-ward on his rifle. A sailor touches him

on the arm and the soldier falls forward into the bottom of the boat – dead.

once ashore men rushed on hands and knees up the steep cliffs to the ridges above us.

They reached the heights quickly and stood triumphantly 300ft above the beach. They would soon face a strong counter attack by Turkish forces.

The first battle for the heights, which has come to be known as the Battle of the Landing would last until early May.

Those who survived these early days would see many other battles and many more of their mates fall.

Those who lived through the heat and the horror of the summer and the August offensive.

They lived through the flies and illness which plagued the peninsular and they were exposed to the storms and the snow as the freezing Turkish winter descended whilst preparations were made for the December evacu-ation.

The voices of those who served here are now silent.

We are the caretakers of their memories. Today we will walk their battlefield and carry their stories in our hearts.

FRANCE: PTE Craig Newson and AB Kathleen Clifford during the mounting of the catafalque party at the start of the dawn service at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux. Photo: CPL Melina Young

GALLIPOLI: CN VADM ray Griggs recites the Call to remembrance at the Anzac Day dawn service in Gallipoli. Photo: CPL Ray Vance

TARIN KOT: Top left, personnel enjoy a game of two-up. Top right, PoCD Christian o’Neill. Left, LS Kaitlyn Kulacz presents arms during the dawn service. Above, personnel watch the traditional Collingwood versus Essendon AFL match. Photos: WO2 Andrew Hetherington and POIS Phil Cullinan

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HELPING HAND: Above, personnel from HMAS Waterhen joined other Defence members to help wheelchair-bound residents from Peter Cosgrove House march in Narrabeen in Sydney in the lead-up to Anzac Day. More than 250 people took part on April 17. This year was CPO Wayne Swift’s fourth time at the march. “I have met some incredible people over the past four years and it is always an honour and a privilege to be able to take part on such an important occasion and support our surviving veterans,” he said. Photo: ABCIS Rhiannon Paul

LEUT Joe McKay

In true Anzac spirit the ship’s company of HMAS Success wel-comed 11 sailors from the royal new Zealand navy replenishment ship HMnZS Endeavour to march alongside them in Sydney on Anzac Day.

Over a three-month per i -od, which ended on April 12, 11 rAn personnel were seconded to

Endeavour, including eight from Success.

this unique opportunity allowed Success sailors to maintain at-sea competency during an extended maintenance period for their unit, while augmenting Endeavour’s crew during a busy time in their operational cycle.

Command WO Endeavour WO Steve Bradley and SWO Success WO Deb Butterworth agreed that the activity was a great opportunity

to showcase the close bond between the rAn and rnZn.

“Our sailors marching together on such a significant occasion made it clear to the public that the Anzac spirit of cooperation and mateship is alive and well,” WO Butterworth said.

WO Bradley said, “It is so valu-able to foster the strong bonds of comradeship that have developed between sailors of both ships”.

FRIENDS UNITE: ABBM Tom John leads the combined contingent of HMAS Success and HMNZS Endeavour during the march in Sydney.Photo: ABIS Jesse Rhynard

ANZAC Day is always more memo-rable for personnel serving on opera-tions and for a patrol boat sailor it’s not unusual to be at sea.

For two sailors embarked in HMAS Glenelg, Anzac Day on Operation Resolute was a proud moment but also made them think of home.

ABMT Chris Kleehammer said he would have loved to march with his grandfather, although it was a big plus just to be with his crew.

“It is better to be alongside,” AB Kleehammer.

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“But somebody has got to be out here and it’s either me or the other guy.

“When we go out we are always on operations, we’re always doing something. I feel proud to be a part of that.”

ABBM Phillip Chappell agreed.“Of course it’s good to march with

your mates and talk to the old vets,” he said.

“But on the other hand, it’s a good feeling to be out on the line, serving your country on the day.”

Proud day to serve at sea

AT SEA: ABMT Chris Kleehammer, left, and ABBM Phillip Chappell, right, spent Anzac Day at sea in HMAS Glenelg. Photo: LSIS Jo Dilorenzo

TOGETHER: The crew of HMAS Parramatta hold an Anzac Day service at sea while conducting border security operations as part of JTF 639.

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WHEN CHAP Rendall Walker is not working as a chaplain or hon-ing his karate skills,

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CHAP Walker, of HMAS Watson, plans to conquer the North Face 100 in the Blue Mountains on May 18-19 to raise money for the Allowah Presbyterian Children’s Hospital in Dundas, Sydney.

The senior blue-belt in kyokushin karate is one of three Navy runners who will tackle the gruelling 100km course.

CHAP Walker will run the North Face with LSWTR Roger Issaks and ABMUSN Emma Lefroy.

“I thought doing the event as a charity run would provide us with an extra incentive,” CHAP Walker said.

“The hospital provides quality care and support to children with disabilities as well as their fami-lies.”

CHAP Walker ran the North Face 100 last year but was ham-pered by cramps.

He has trained hard for this year’s event, but said he expected to be doing a lot of praying dur-ing the back end of the race as his body tires.

“The North Face 100 will chal-lenge us both mentally and physi-cally, when the fatigue and muscle cramps set in during the latter stages of the race,” he said.

He aims to complete the race in less than 14 hours to qualify for a coveted North Face 100 silver belt-buckle.

LS Issaks ran the North Face 100 last year in a time of 16.5hr but is aiming to run faster this time to also qualify for a belt-buckle.

“The hardest part of the race is the last 20km when the body has no energy and wants to give up,” LS Issaks said.

CHAP Walker said the North Face 100 was one of the most amazing and challenging courses around and just one of the events sanctioned and funded by the Navy Running Association.

Donations for the Allowah Children’s Hospital can be made at www.allowah.org.au

A chaplain is tackling a gruelling 100km run to raise money for children, Michael Brooke reports.

Praying for an easy runFOR A CAUSE: CHAP Rendall Walker, left, and LSWTR Roger Issaks, right, prepare for the North Face 100 run. Photo: Michael Brooke

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Entries close June 30 and awards will be presented for the most out-standing achievement across five categories:

category 1 – Best Workplace Health and safety Management system. For demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of WHs using an integrated systems approach.

category 2 – leadership Award for injury or Disease prevention and

Management. For organisations that demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement in WHs and injury or disease prevention and management performance through leadership and best practice in the workplace.

category 3 – Best solution to an identified Workplace Health and safety issue. For excellence in developing and implementing a solution to an identified WHs issue. Entries for this award may include a product solution, design/engineering innovation, training program, aware-ness raising activity or other risk control measure that reduces the risk of work-related injury and disease.

category 4a – Rehabilitation and Return to Work Award – an organisation. For organisations that demonstrate excellence in the development and implementation

of rehabilitation and return to work programs for ill or injured workers.

category 4b – Rehabilitation and Return to Work Award – an individual. For individuals who demonstrate excellence in develop-ing and implementing rehabilitation and return to work programs for ill or injured workers.

category 5 – the cMDR Dave Allen Award for safety Excellence. For an individual who has made an out-standing contribution to safety. this award is named after the late cMDR Dave Allen, who served as Director navy safety systems 2001–2003 and developed many of navy’s safety systems still in use today.

Entry forms and instructions are available on the Safety Management System – Navy intranet site: http://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/SMS_N/

lcDR John sperring is a man of many hats and celebrated 40 years in ADF on March 6.

He has spent 18 years in the navy after earlier serving 12 years in the Army and 10 in the RAAF.

A long-term resident at the Australian Hydrographic office, lcDR sperring said he had enjoyed the different roles and services he had worked in over four decades.

“i have enjoyed my time at the Hydrographic office, in fact my time through all three services,” lcDR sperring said.

“it is a point of pride for me that i have this great collection of hats.

“i reached the rank of warrant officer, working primarily in Army intelligence, but also served in the infantry as a machine gunner, an orderly room clerk and a police inves-tigator serving overseas in Malaysia.”

He moved from the Army to Air Force where he taught intelligence courses before spending two and a half years with the Jindalee over-the-horizon-radar team as its first intel-ligence officer, operations officer and relief executive officer.

“i retired from the RAAF after working for navy in the then Joint intelligence centre and Maritime intelligence centre as a watch officer during the First Gulf War,” he said.

“While working as a combat sys-tems operator with (then) cApt Russ crane, i was persuaded to do the service trifecta and joined the navy Reserve as an intelligence officer at Maritime Headquarters.”

Celebrating a trifecta

Awards open for excellence in safety

DEFEncE staff who receive a living away from home allowance will be required to provide a declaration for the allowance following a legislative change to the fringe benefits tax com-ponent.

Defence is now required to pay fringe benefits tax on living away from home allowance benefits that were previously exempt.

Defence will pay the tax, not the individual, but staff receiving the allowance are required to complete a living away from home declaration (form AD 706) each fringe benefits tax year and for each period of the allowance if there have been different locations.

staff can submit the form elec-tronically to the Defence tax Management office using an elec-tronic signature.

the form can be completed after

April 1 each year, or when the person no longer receives the allowance.

Assistant secretary Financial services Ben Wright said there were many types of living away from home allowance, which included accommo-dation, food and meal allowances.

“to reduce the financial impact on Defence staff, the fringe benefits tax regulations have been amended to make living away from home allow-ance benefits non-reportable for commonwealth employees, including Defence military and Aps employees, and therefore excluded from payment summary reporting,” Mr Wright said.

“Your living away from home allowance benefit should not appear in your reportable fringe benefits amount.”

For more information, contact Defence Tax Management Office on 1800 806 053 or taxation.management@defence.gov.au

THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN

Two leading seamen, of Attack Five, assisted an injured maintenance contractor near the small boats landing at HMAS Coonawarra. After hear-ing cries for help, they rushed to help and saw the man in the water surrounded by blood. They pulled him from the water and applied first aid to his injured arm until a first aid attendant arrived. Their swift actions ensured the contractor was recovered from the water quickly and the bleeding managed until further help arrived.

A junior sailor from a Major Fleet unit at Fleet Base East was noticed not wearing the correct uniform while in public and was approached by the Command warrant officer – Fleet Command.The member appeared before a Discipline officer for an infringement under the DFDA and received two days’ restriction of privileges.

Benefit must be declared

in november 1995, lcDR sperring joined the Australian Hydrographic office in Wollongong, working for cApt Geoff Geraghty and lEUt Brett Brace.

“lEUt Brace has since gone on to become cDRE Brace and, in January this year, became the Hydrographer of Australia,” lcDR sperring said.

During his time in the Australian Hydrographic serv ice , lcDR

sperring has filled a number of staff positions across operations, hydro-graphic development, executive sup-port and capability, including man-agement of navy reserve time in the branch, and said he hoped to do more.

“there are no retirement plans in my immediate future as i am happy to continue to work in areas that i am needed, balancing it with my passion for travelling.”

TOP COLLECTION: LCDr john Sperring proudly displays his three service hats from his 40-year ADF career.

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AN apprentice carpenter who quit his job to join the Navy marched out of HMAS Watson on April 12 as dux of Basic Combat Systems Operator Course 306 and the Naval Warfare Community Medallion winner.

SMNCSO Leigh Gough, who posts to HMAS Anzac this month, scooped the dux award with an aver-age score of 99.1 per cent from a total of 16 exams.

He was also awarded the Naval Warfare Community Medallion for showing traits and characteristics dur-ing the 17-week course that empha-sised Navy values and ethos.

“Navy has taught me the value and importance of being a team player so I was really committed to helping the other nine students pass the course,” he said.

SMN Gough joined Navy after see-ing recruiting ads on TV.

“I joined because I was looking for something different to what I was

doing as a carpenter, which was pretty boring,” he said.

SMN Gough thought the Navy could offer more exciting challeng-es and rewards, but his first category selection didn’t go to plan.

“I originally joined as an avionics technician but that didn’t feel right, so I dropped out halfway through the course to start CSO training because I wanted to go to sea in a warship,” he said.

The proud graduates received their CSO rate badge, framed qualification certificate and competency evidence journals from Training Authority Maritime Warfare CAPT Will Martin.

“This group are now ready as com-bat system operators to make a sig-nificant contribution to Navy,” CAPT Martin said.

The graduates of BCSO(A) 306 are: SMNCSOs Nicholas Bates, Josh Facchiano, Selby Fernandes, Mitchell Forbes, Michael Frank, Leigh Gough, Jethro Shaw, Jarrod Tamasi, Matthew Tunbridge and Christopher Wright.

Changing careers rewarded

PROUD DAY: SMNCSO Leigh Gough receives his Basic Combat Systems Operator graduation certificate from CO HMAS Watson CAPT Will Martin. Photo: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez

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HMA Ships Brunei and Labuan participated in an Amphibious Task Group exercise near Townsville from April 8-11.

The aim of the exercise was to improve the amphibious efficiency between the units taking part.

Units involved were ADV Ocean Shield, Brunei, Labuan, the Army’s 3 Brigade and LCM8s from 35 Water Transport Section.

The training consisted of interop-erability trials with Ocean Shield and day and night beach landings at Herald Island.

CO Brunei LCDR Kevin Whatling, said the greatest challenge was devel-oping procedures for rafting alongside Ocean Shield while she remained sta-tionary using her dynamic positioning system.

“The exercise was exciting and chal-lenging in the prevailing weather condi-tions, however, this was made easier by the highly professional and compe-tent crew and master of Ocean Shield,” LCDR Whatling said.

Both LCHs were tasked with rafting up alongside Ocean Shield to conduct craning interoperability trials.

XO Brunei LEUT Brenton-James Glover said the exercise provided an excellent insight into the available capa-bilities provided by Ocean Shield.

“Conducting the driving training and vehicle marshalling training provided an excellent opportunity for the LCH crews to hone their skills and interoper-ability with Army,” LEUT Glover said.

Brunei and Labuan also conducted beach landings on Herald Island, allow-ing drivers to conduct over-ramp train-ing and vehicle marshallers from both Navy and Army to refine their skills.

While on board, Army drivers enjoyed the hospitality of the crews and small comforts of the ships while Brunei and Labuan conducted a short-sea experience.

The beach landing phase was repeat-ed as many times as possible within the tidal window, which enabled 3 Brigade drivers to qualify as many personnel as possible in over-ramp operations. It was also conducted by day and by night using night-vision goggles.

Brunei and Labuan both celebrated their 40th birthdays earlier this year, demonstrating they are still versatile workhorses training up a new genera-tion of amphibious-minded ADF per-sonnel while keeping the skills of exist-ing personnel current.

Teamwork triumphs

TOP VIEW: CO HMAS Brunei LCDR Kevin Whatling points to ADV Ocean Shield.

WORKING TOGETHER: Above, XO Brunei LEUT Brenton-James Glover explains the rafting approach to CPOMT Mark Flynn. Left, ABBM Matt Godwin directs Army vehicles on to Brunei.

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20 FINANCEMay 9, 2013

Get diversified

MARKET MANAGEMENT: Managing the risk by spreading your investments is one factor that will help ensure a diversified portfolio. Photo: CPL Nick Wiseman

Diversification is an essential ingredient of all investment portfolios. It’s the key to riding the ups and downs of

financial markets. Diversification is all about man-

aging the risk versus reward trade-off. Spreading your risk across differ-ent types of investments means you won’t suffer a big loss just because one sector is doing badly for a while.

Spread across asset classes Start by spreading your invest-

ments across the major asset classes – cash, fixed interest, bonds, prop-erty and shares. How you split your money will depend on your goals and risk tolerance and how much money you have.

Spread across industries To manage the risk of one par-

ticular industry suffering a setback, invest your money in shares and funds across different industries. Different industry sectors include financials, mining, health care, con-sumer staples and utilities.

Manage your risk

A balanced portfolio can include some investments that have a high degree of risk and reward, as well as some investments that are less volatile. How you balance your risk-reward trade-off depends on your appetite for risk.

Spread across fund managers If you invest through managed

funds keep in mind that different fund managers have different styles of investing. Relying on one fund manager for all your investments may be placing too big a bet on that man-ager’s success.

Spread across markets Australia has only a relatively

small share of the world’s investment opportunities. Investing some money overseas may help reduce the risk of being in only one market. One way to access foreign investments is via a managed fund.

Spread your timing

Timing risk is the chance that your investment will suffer because of when you buy or sell. For exam-ple, you buy an investment just before a big price drop.

To reduce this risk, invest at reg-ular intervals, for example, every fortnight, month or quarter. In this way, sometimes you will pay more, sometimes less for your investments. The differences in price even out over time.

Similarly, you can reduce timing risk by selling investments in stages.

Are you diversified?

If you want to know if you have a truly diversified portfolio, ask your-self these four questions.

Do you invest across several asset classes?

Do you invest across at least three industry sectors?

Do you never invest more than 25 per cent of your total portfolio in any one investment?

Do you have both growth and conservative investments?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, you have a very well diversified investment portfolio

If you answered yes to a couple of these questions, you have a reasona-bly well-balanced portfolio but could consider diversifying more.

If you answered yes to one of these questions, you should seriously think about spreading your risk.

These questions are suited to peo-ple with an established portfolio, but the principles of diversification apply to anyone who is investing, includ-ing through your superannuation and even if you’re just starting out.

For more information see MoneySmart’s publication Investing Between the Flags, available from www.moneysmart.gov.au.

Spreading the risk is the best way to manage an investment portfolio, as ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft writes.

If you have a suggested topic for this column, email ASIC at: ADFcolumn@asic.gov.au

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SOFT tissue injuries con-tinue to be the hardest to avoid for the men and women of the ADF.

According to data captured by Defence’s Work Health and Safety Branch, injuries to joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons accounted for more than half the total number of injuries sustained by ADF personnel in 2012.

Of the 11,249 injuries record-ed, 6554 were to joints and liga-ments or muscles and tendons.

The 2011 figure for the same injuries was marginally less, but still ahead of the category for wounds, lacerations, amputa-tions and internal organ damage.

The Director of Business Change Implementation, Gary

Tyrrell, said the data played a big part in helping Defence miti-gate injuries, with the respec-tive Services having their own strategies in place to reduce their occurrence.

Once a member presents at a medical centre for treatment, he or she completes the form AC563, or submits notification through Incident Self Service (ISS) on PMKeyS.

“The duty of care rests pri-marily with the person control-ling a business or undertaking (PCBU),” Mr Tyrrell said.

“However, under the Workplace Health and Safety Act, there are mutual responsi-bilities on individuals to take no action that causes themselves harm by either not following instruction or not using appropri-

ate personal gear for whatever they are doing.”

The same applies should an individual place others at risk, but the issue is complex as each head of the Service is an officer of the PCBU and is therefore accountable for operations on behalf of the PCBU.

Mr Tyrrell said that there was no obvious correlation between injury rates and operational tempo, as the primary sources of injury remained consistent.

“There may be some mar-ginal increase in severity of outcomes but that is difficult to ascertain as there has been a consequent improvement in reporting of incidents, so it is difficult to determine if there is a real increase or simply improved record-keeping,” he said.

More than half of all injuries to ADF personnel are soft tissue injuries. Michael Weaver looks at the statistics, policy and treatment for our joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons.

IT’S A WRAP: Compression of a soft tissue injury is one of the key components of effective treatment. Photo: CPL Nick Wiseman

Hard facts on soft tissue

INJURY TYPE 2011 2012

Traumatic joint/ligament and muscle/tendon injury 6076 6554

Wounds, lacerations, amputations and internal organ damage

2276 2205

Fractures 671 620

Burn 295 384

Intracranial injuries 186 208

Nerves/spinal cord 27 26

Other injuries 1243 1252

Total 10,774 11,249

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LCDR Steven Reynolds, of HMAS Waterhen, will take to the coming Australian Defence Tenpin Bowling Association’s (ADTBA) National Combined Services tournament as the form Navy representative.

LCDR Reynolds was victorious in the NSW trials with an average of 199 and a high game of 268.

ADTBA will hold its national tournament in Belconnen, Canberra from June 3-6.

This annual event puts state against state in a multi-disciplined tournament, consisting of singles, doubles and teams. There is also a Services’ challenge event on the first day for the interservice trophy.

The week culminates with the naming of the ADTBA team from which an elite squad will be chosen to com-pete at the pinnacle of Australasian tenpin bowling, the Walter Rachuig Tournament, held in conjunction with the Tenpin Bowling Australia Nationals in October.

ADTBA president WO2 Brett Thomas said South Australia and Victoria were yet to hold their trials, but if the other states were anything to go by, the standard at this year’s ADTBA Nationals would be high.

For full results from state roll-offs, visit the ADTBA website at www.adftenpin.org

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AFTER annihilating the Air Force team by 161 points, the Navy wom-en’s Australian Rules Football team came within a whisker of winning the interservice title when it faced Army in the decider.

Despite a sterling effort by veter-ans POPT Candice Freeman and PO Trish Muller, of HMAS Cerberus, Navy fell 10 points short of the mark.

Playing for the 10th year in a row and seventh as Navy team captain, PO Freeman said it was a disap-pointing loss, but she was sure the Navy team would come back fitter, faster and stronger in next year’s carnival.

“Our victory against Air Force was our biggest win in the 10 years we’ve been playing which put us in good stead for the Army game,” PO Freeman said.

“It’s always a hard game against the Army girls, it’s very physical but when you get to the final night’s din-ner, you’re back to being mates again and back in to the spirit of what play-ing footy is all about.”

In the first round Air Force failed to score as the Navy women went on a 24-goal rampage.

A strong Navy backline thwarted any scoring opportunities and left Air Force scoreless at full time, with a final result of Navy 24.17 (161) to Air Force 0.0 (00).

In the decider against Army, Navy started strong, kicking three goals in the first quarter to Army’s three behinds.

Army team came back in the second quarter to lead by five points at half-time.

Army stretched its lead to a goal by three-quarter time and held on to win by 10 points at the final siren, 6.12 (48) to Navy’s 6.2 (38).

In a close first round match in the men’s competition, Air Force beat Navy be less than a goal.

The second day of play saw the Army sides take on Air Force with similar results for the women and a margin of close to 25 goals for the men.

The strong forward line on the men’s team was too good for Air Force and good defending by the Army left Air Force with little chance for scoring opportunities.

Final scores were Army 25.11 (161) to Air Force 2.1 (13).

Close, and yet so far

DASHING: ABBM Brittany Abel, of HMAS Cairns, makes a break from a swarming pack of Air Force players, while SMN Gabi Bryan, of HMAS Waterhen, backs up. Photos: LSIS Paul McCallum

The Army women were victors after putting on 155 unanswered points against Air Force.

The two strongest men’s sides then faced off for the coveted interservice titles.

The Army men had control of their match from start to finish with a strong forward line resulting in more than 35 successful scoring chances.

Although Navy had plenty of opportunities, Army’s defence was too good, which resulted in fumbling and rushed play by Navy.

The final score was 22.13 (145) to Navy’s 4.9 (33).

Navy men’s captain LS Adrian James, of HMAS Cairns, who also won the umpire’s award for most valuable Navy player, said it was an unfortunate loss, but with a lot of players new to ADF footy, the expe-rience would give them the chance to win next year.

“We were a bit inexperienced, but it was a good opportunity to give the new players a game. We had the standard up pretty high and we gelled really well in the group so that’ll help us out next year,” he said.

The players’ player award for the men went to AB Daniel Fry, and PO Matthew Holmes won the coach’s award for player of the tournament.

For the women, the Navy player of the tournament went to seasoned player and vice-captain PO Trish Muller in her seventh year of the competition.

TOP MARK: ABBM Daniel Fry, of HMAS Cairns, takes a great mark (above) over his Air Force opponent as LSMT Sam Chivers (left) contests the ruck and LSPT Amy Carpenter watches on in the final against Army.

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MenArmy 25.11 (161) def Air Force 2.1 (13)

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MenArmy 22.13 (145) def Navy 4.9 (33)

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Drought brokenTHE Navy NSW hockey team broke an 11-year drought, claiming the NSW Interservice Hockey title from the Air Force with a 2-1 series win.

The series, which took place on March 20-22, was on track for a repeat of the last decade on the first day when Navy squandered a 3-2 half-time lead.

Air Force came out fighting in the final term, to score four second half goals to beat Navy 6-3.

Navy dominated the second match, with all players chipping in for a comprehensive 3-0 win.

With the series tied at one win and six goals difference each, a tie on the final day would surrender the title back to the Air Force on countback.

In the final match, Navy drew the first blood, followed by a sec-ond goal shortly after.

Air Force retaliated midway through the first half, with a lucky shot in a congested defensive line.

The second half was more or less a training session for Navy which piled on a further four goals

to take the match, 6-1 and the series.

Coach and player PO Ash Stoll said the result was fantastic for Navy hockey.

“I thought our team stead-ily improved in its teamwork during the three games,” PO Stoll said.

“What was really great to see was that the team was made up of a variety of skill and fitness lev-els, but all members contributed to the wins whether they were playing their first game or their 100th.

“It was also satisfying to put an end to 11 years of RAAF domi-nance and start building a good pool of players for the ADF champion-ships.”

The top players and support staff from the competition will be select-ed to represent NSW at the ADF Hockey Championship in Sydney from May 11-17.

For more information on how you can get involved in Navy and ADF Hockey, contact LEUT Aditi Lhanna at aditi.khanna@defence.gov.au or phone (02) 9359 4606.VICTORS: The NSW Navy hockey team that broke an 11-year drought to claim the NSW title from Air Force.

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RUGBY league players LS Damian Rex, AB Mitch Morton and LS Daniel Capilli have each put strong cases for selection in the Combined Australian Services team for a UK tour in June and July.

The three players starred for the Combined Australian Services Rugby League (CASRL) team, which had an almost perfect hit-out for the com-ing Police and Armed Services Rugby League World Cup in the UK.

The trial against their police coun-terparts was held at St Mary’s Stadium in western Sydney on April 17.

Police held off a fast-finishing CASRL team, 20-16, however coach-ing staff were provided with plenty of opportunities to view players and com-binations before the UK tour.

CASRL coach WO2 Brian Jones said his side performed superbly and almost every player received points in the players’ player award.

“This game was extremely physical; in fact the tackles and defensive colli-sions were some of the hardest I have seen in any game,” WO2 Jones said.

In perfect conditions, the opening exchanges were physical with numer-ous attacking raids being repelled, highlighted by a superb individual effort by LAC Sean Colville in making a try-saving tackle.

Police opened the scoring after an apparent knock-on was missed by the referee and CASRL trailed 6-0.

That soon ballooned out to 12-0 after Police scored a soft try under the posts and the CASRL side had trouble holding possession.

Coach WO2 Jones stressed to his players that they were well and truly in the game at half-time, and this advice

came to fruition after just four minutes when a superb cross field kick from LAC Mitch Knowles saw LAC Colville tap the ball back to SGT Zane Mitchell who scored in the corner.

PTE Mahn Darley’s conversion attempt sailed just wide of the uprights and the score was now 12-4.

AB Phillip Samuelu was penalised for a high shot and was sent from the field, leaving the CASRL team with only 12 players.

For the next 15 minutes, both teams attacked and defended with determi-nation and in the 60th minute, it was the CASRL line that cracked and the Police scored for a 16-4 lead.

The send-off and try seemed to galvanise the CASRL team and in the 67th minute, PTE Keith Eshman broke through the Police line and offloaded to BDR Jarred Bassett who scored near the posts.

PTE Darley converted to make the score 16-10.

Three minutes later, BDR Bassett darted out from dummy half and pro-duced a sublime offload to TPR Jack Blaine who scored.

The conversion by PTE Darley was successful and the scores were locked at 16-16 with 10 minutes to go.

Once again the attack and defence from both teams was at its best, but only having 12 players took its toll on the CASRL team and the Police scored in the corner to take the lead 20-16.

The last two minutes of the match was played at a frenetic pace, but CASRL was unable to capitalise.

Best for Army was TPR Blaine, who was also voted players’ player, BDR Bassett and CPL Pat Inskip.

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ACCOUNT LOYALTY PROGRAMNaval uniform and medal mounting specialist

Volume 56, No. 08, May 9, 2013

HOPES SUNK

Full story: page 22

Navy women come within 10 points of victory against Army in the interservice championships

SO CLOSE: Navy’s vice-captain and best player POPT Trish Muller, of HMAS Cerberus, tries to break an Army tackle in the final of the interservice Australian Rules championships in Melbourne.Photo: LSIS Paul McCallum