Army Trains Its Sights on Technology

Issue No. 69 2018 ADVERTORIAL Army trains its sights on technology

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Head of Corps BRIG Andrew Freeman – COMD 17 CSS Bde

It has been another amazing year for the Australian Army and our Corps. It has been a year that has seen the appointment of a new Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, the deployment of many RAEME officers and soldiers overseas, the constant Force Generation Cycle preparing our soldiers for war, and the continual introduction of new equipment. This operational/work tempo has now become the new normal and we in RAEME have embraced it. I have been fortunate throughout the year to visit many units across Army and I have witnessed the great work we as a Corps are doing. Our significant contribution to the Australian Army is recognised and frequently acknowledged by the senior leadership and our reputation as professional technicians grows in strength. The HOC presenting the outgoing The HOC presenting the This year I had the opportunity to visit our Colonel in Chief, His Royal Deputy Heads of Corps with retiring Representative Colonel Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Although the Duke recognition of their service to Commandant, BRIG McGahey, of Edinburgh is 97, I found him to be most engaging and still very RAEME. CSC, for his service to the Corps. interested in what our Corps is up to. The main reason for my visit was to thank His Royal Highness for his commitment to remain appreciative that we valued his commitment to RAEME. We also associated with our Corps. spoke about our Corps Banner – The Prince Philip Banner, which he recalled presenting it to us in 1986, and of our 75th Anniversary – I thanked him for the letter he sent which I read aloud at the Corps Dining-in-Night that was held at the National War Memorial. I would like to make mention of our Corps Conference which was held in October at Sydney. The Corps Conference, like the Army, must be self-correcting and continuously change and evolve in order to remain relevant and effective. This year the conference was very structured and I would like to acknowledge the work done by our seven Topic Leads who wrote and led the discussion papers in the months leading up to the conference, as well as presenting their findings and recommendations. We as a Corps made some significant decisions during this conference, which include the establishment of Master Artificers for The HOC and LTCOL Evans meet the Colonel in Chief, HRH, Prince each of our trades. It is my intent to conduct next year’s conference Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. in the same format, so I ask that you engage early with the topic leads and be a part of the discussion that will inform our Corps and His Royal Highness retired from all official duties last year and it is drive necessary changes. my understanding that he held over 700 patron-like appointments, The role of our Colonel Commandants and the Representative Colonel with 32 of these appointments linked to the military which included Commandant is important and their contribution to our Corps is Captain General of the Royal Marines since 1953, Honorary Air significant. At our recent Corps Dinner Brigadier Dave McGahey was Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force and Colonel of the farewelled and his contribution to the Corps, fulfilling many key Grenadier Guards. appointments over many years, cannot be understated. Upon retirement he transferred his representational responsibilities I would like to acknowledge and thank the Regional Colonel to other royal family members with the exception of three Commandants who are retiring from their appointments, namely appointments; they being the Colonel in Chief of the Intelligence Colonels Tony Borg and David Cocker. I would also like to welcome Corps, of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and of our our new Representative Colonel Commandant Brigadier David Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He was very Creagh, who was a previous Head of Corps, and the new Regional Colonel Commandants: Colonels Steve Evans (Qld), Martin Griffiths (Vic and NT), Andrew Herbert (Tas and SA), Mark Sweetman (WA) and Andy Adams (NSW and ACT). Finally, I would like to acknowledge the great work our two Deputy Heads of Corps have done over their two year tenure. Both Lieutenant Colonels Brett Nelson and John Bouloukos have worked tirelessly for our Corps while having demanding Commanding Officer appointments. They have both significantly contributed to the stewardship of RAEME and have ensure that we remain contemporary, relevant and forward looking. Gentlemen, on behalf of the Corps thank you for commitment as Deputy Heads of Corps. I look forward to working with the Corps, building upon our achievements, and being able to visit many RAEME elements during

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 BRIG Creagh addresses the RAEME Corps Dinner. my travels in 2019.

2 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 333 messages & reports & messages Corps membership, merchandise and the staff effort to coordinate coordinate to and the staff effort merchandise membership, Corps and other activities behind the Conference the Corps the HOC Cell, scenes. between approach integrated build a more to HOC team the entire streams. Corps our two a champion have and support in ensuring our Tradespeople advice and Army. of the Corps at the senior levels of direction and future the history ensure and support to advice capacity is voluntary is aligned. Their support in a largely Corps beyond extends that our esprit de corps and shows appreciated in Army. service our active be able us to for the conditions and setting guiding the HOC cell date. to the successes achieve Conference supporting the Corps maintaining the spanner clubs, the things that enhance doing great day and every discussions Corps. image of the Royal positive dedicated topic leads to research, develop proposals and present proposals present and develop research, to leads topic dedicated has format This new Conference. the Corps to the outcomes the intellectual capability of harness to enabled the HOC Cell Army solutions and offer a unified outcome, derive to the Corps, to essential effect the Maintenance deliver we how evolve to was capabilities. In 2018 the Conference supporting emerging In topics. the seven for with the positions reached a success engage the we how further enhance will to 2019 we work Capability the Army Maintenance for the topics develop to Corps Conference. • on focus renewed in generating MAJ his efforts Hobbs for Perri • with and working his support as DHOC-Air Nelson for Brett LTCOL • your for Colefax, and WO1 Turnbull RSMs WO1 Corps The two • their sage for COMDT and COL COMDT COL The Representative • in their efforts for HOC, The two and BRIG Freeman BRIG Kohl • in efforts your for thank all to of Corps the members Lastly I want I would like to close by wishing the new Corps appointment holders Corps wishing the new close by like to I would It has been an in 2019 and beyond. all their tenures the best for school our Corps and command be a part of the HOC Cell honour to (ground). et Marte Arte As a Corps, the ground trades are about to undertake one of the about to are trades the ground As a Corps, undertaken The work in a generation. reviews most significant trade for of Reference the Terms the basis for in 2018 will provide likely to Review, Category Employment the Army Maintenance as must support this review, we in 2019. As a Corps commence will be and what trades will what our future inform the outcomes will we require. training have successes is ending and our Corps time as DHOC-Ground My make specific like to I would as a collective. all been achieved to:acknowledgement owever, owever, d; h ar way forwar ar way LTCOL John Bouloukos, CSM – CO/CI ASEME CO/CI CSM – John Bouloukos, LTCOL Deputy Head of Corps (Ground) Corps of Head Deputy started in February 2018 with the release of the topics and of the topics release 2018 with the in February started discussion over a number of years has been role clarity between clarity between has been role a number of years over discussion on Workshop topic Conference The Corps and Artificers. our Officers has given us a cle and Control Command officers. our junior trained the Corps in how remained concerns up-skill designed to knowledge was the technical The ROBC-G the deliver to must play an officer and understanding of the role At the time of writing this a Commander. to effects maintenance in the final week. was Initial feedback is the first course article, Of years. few the next and it will over positive be refined very is being run at ASEME, course this career and as such we note, school preparing ground the Corps are that we state can clearly Army’s in delivering their roles for and officers our craftsman capabilities. maintenance Employment Category and Training Design Group at the Army Design Group and Training Category Employment map to a body of work commenced have Centre Training Logistic the Manual into capabilities from of Army Employment the Corps actual skills and then link these skills a Unit of Competency to requirement, with a simple rationale (UoC) or other training will at This body of work ensure justify these links. to statement it the right skills Army capability; but for and UoC train ASEME we the Maintenance into move as we a good start state also provides in 2019-2020. Review Category Employment ASEME have worked tirelessly to conduct this significant retender this significant retender conduct to tirelessly worked ASEME have by supported was of Work Statement of the The drafting activity. and we DG Plan Centaur, as BRIG McGahey, by provided resources Wodonga to awarded was his support.thank him for The contract the transition through half way and is presently of TAFE Institute will and we see all of the learning Under this contract process. a Moodle through online learning being delivered assessment an through of OJT progress the capture by followed package, ensure designed to is The contract – skill-tracker. tool electronic contextualised contemporary, are provided materials the learning as we updated and can be readily meet our capability needs, to the future. into modernise our trades • Format. Conference The 2018 Corps Conference Corps Revised • of topic key A (ROBC-G). Ground Basic Course RAEME Officer • Skills and Training. Capability to Mapping Maintenance • staff at Key Retender. Contract Training Trade Army Technical ASEME and the Corps have achieved a significant amount of achieved have ASEME and the Corps but will just started, only ensure modernisation, changes which have will effects continue Army’s maintenance of providing our role Our modernisation have efforts as a Corps. our 100th year well into methods to and set the conditions have but we only just started, highlighting by commence like to I would forward. move collectively some of our efforts: It is bittersweet to be writing my second and last DHOC-Ground and last DHOC-Ground my second be writing to It is bittersweet privilege has been an absolute It magazine. the Craftsman article for team part of a fantastic school and be ground the Corps command to as well the ADF, for military-technicians the future trained who have of RAEME. leaders future the as develop messages & reports

Deputy Head of Corps (Aero) LTCOL Brett Nelson, CSM – CO/CI RAMS

It has been another busy yet successful year for Army Aviation and The new CH-47F technician training system at RAMS was ofﬁcially a ﬁtting year for our colleagues to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of opened by Chief of Army on 18 October 2018 and represents the establishment of the Australian Army Aviation Corps. Early 2018 the benchmark for future technical training given the seamless saw 16 Aviation Brigade intimately supporting DACC/HADR activities integration of instructor-led learning, simulation and practical on-job within Australia and our near region. training.

This was followed by a very successful major exercise period. A major activity for 2018 was the conduct of the Army Aviation Army’s new platforms are achieving marked increases in rate Capability Establishment Review (CER). The CER provided an of effort, improved reliability and reducing maintenance burden opportunity to ‘right-size’ our technical workforce with clear (although more work is required in this area for the MRH-90 Taipan). alignment between maintenance capacity, rate of effort and Confidence in Army Aviation and our sophisticated, digitised and preparedness directives. The CER has also locked-in a key tenet of lethal helicopter fleet is on the up. Plan PELICAN, being the integrated Army/contractor model for our maintenance workforce. Two major activities for Army Aviation that will continue into 2019 are the integration onto the Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Dock A significant body of work continues as part of Employment Category (LHD) and the introduction of the MRH-90 Taipan into 6 Aviation Reviews (ECR). The RAEME Aeroskills Other Ranks ECR tackled trade Regiment (replacing S-70A-9 Black Hawk as part of Plan PALISADE). sustainability issues for ECN 411/412 and provided target structures Through 2018 we saw MRH-90 Taipan, CH-47F Chinook and ARH for the ECR. Furthermore, it recommended the transition of ECNs Tiger embarked on the LHD for major exercises and/or dedicated 153/154 to RAAF in line with Houston Review recommendations flight trials. (although implementation timeframe remains TBC). A key outcome of the ECR was the endorsement of the Aeroskills Technician The aspiration for 2019 is to see all three platforms embarked as part Specialist (ATS) program. of the Amphibious Ready Group. Plan PALISADE is the main effort for 16 Aviation Brigade in 2019, with detailed planning and focussed The goal of this program is to create a cadre of CPL (ECN 411/412) execution required to ensure continuity of Special Operations with deep systems knowledge, holding additional authorisations Rotary Wing support. Airbus Asia Pacific (AAP) will establish the (previously held by SGT) and remunerated accordingly. In order to initial maintenance workforce at 6 Aviation Regiment and will be develop their technical mastery, ATS candidates will participate in an supplemented by experienced Army MRH-90 maintainers from 5 Industry Placement Program that will provide exposure to deeper Aviation Regiment. maintenance venues and component overhaul facilities (expected to commence Jan 20). Outside of 16 Aviation Brigade, the proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) is impacting all of Army. 20 STA Regiment is trialling EME Aviation Officer (EMEAO) will progress to ECR in 2019, where we the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter concurrent with continued operation of will refine our career model in order to retain EMEAO through critical Shadow 200. The Wasp AE and Black Hornets are being rolled out to CAPT ranks and prepare them for both CLM and technical roles at Combat Brigades, while every Army Unit has received a Multi-Rotor O4/O5. UAS in order to develop ‘drone literacy’ amongst soldiers. Finally, I would like to thank the Head of Corps team for their From an integrated investment plan perspective, there are three collective efforts in advancing the interests of RAEME and improving major projects concurrently ramping up – Light Utility Helicopter for communication across the Corps. Last year’s RAEME 75th Parade was Special Operations (L2097-4), ARH Tiger Replacement (L4503) and a particular highlight for me and those who participated from RAMS Shadow 200 Tactical UAV Replacement (L129-3). There is a virtual and RAAF STT. ‘Matterhorn’ of investment that needs to be scaled by our colleagues in AHQ and CASG in the next few years. The 2018 RAEME Corps Conference was vey successful and has mapped out a number of activities that will benefit both the Corps In the training space, the Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School and Army in future years. I am grateful to have had the opportunity (RAMS) is winding up S-70A-9 Black Hawk technician training while to be Deputy Head of Corps (Aero) and will be passing the baton introducing a new CH-47F training system. RAMS has been in the onto incoming CO/CI RAMS, LTCOL Miles Irving. business of Black Hawk technician training since 1990 and the final initial employment training (IET) graduates will depart RAMS at the Arte et Marte end of 2018. This is the end of an era and my thanks go to the Army and Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) team who contributed to this capability over the years. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

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State Number of Payments ...... Payments Number of ...... $ Amount per Period Address ...... Address Name 6. For retired personnel, please use your details as at your retirement/resignation. details as at your use your personnel, please retired 6. For be filled out: to 7. Details 1. Lump Sum Payment, or or yearly. is fortnightly, A Period Membership. = $Life x $(Amount per Period) payments) 2. Instalments: #(number of 3. 5. 4. Each contributor to the Corps Fund will receive a bronze St Elligius Membership Medallion. a bronze will Fund receive the Corps to 4. Each contributor It is with pleasure that I write to you for the first time as Corps RSM first time as Corps the for you to I write that It is with pleasure has been year This the Corps. members to our new and I welcome soldiers and see our as normal and it has been satisfying to busy such as in events the Corps and representing achieving officers AASAM. of new the introduction supported seen and have we As a Corps, and technologies new based on and equipment that are platforms The before. not experienced have that we of systems the integration types of UAVs of new the introduction phases of Land 121 vehicles, that our shown have and HAWKEI of BOXER and the announcements the how accommodate to change in the future need to may trades with this The main concern together. work within systems’ ‘systems these systems for training of the bellby curve get ahead we is how and skills the knowledge that have and WOs SGTs have so we now introduced. are when they Industry negotiating with Civilian HOC and ASEME are a first step, For in the soldiers and officers for program implement a placement to our Air brethren. by initiated the program similar to space ground looking at what into has evolved Plan Centaur In line with this, the Army look like in 2030 and will into may feed our trades 2019/20. planned for Review Category Employment Maintenance few a fair to speak had been able to I have the year, Throughout or their SUBJ Two complete to ALTC through come soldiers as they going on in their units what was hear be able to good to It was Four. is the Corps and thoughts on where find out their concerns and to heading. messages & reports

SO2 Corps MAJ Perri Hobbs

As you may or may not have heard, my position, SO2 Corps RAEME, Corps personnel discharging after completing their minimum service will not be filled next year. Or the next. This is the new future of the are entitled to a certificate signed by the Head of Corps recognising Head of Corps Cell and affects all Corps with ARA personnel in these their service to the Corps and Army. Unfortunately, we rely on the positions. Whilst it is disappointing for the Corps, the work that we unit informing the HOC Cell of the details of soldiers discharging. do in the Cell will carry on. Due to the volume of certificates that we issue, we appreciate at First, there are the other members of the Head of Corps Cell – the least 6 to 8 weeks of notice prior to the intended presentation. If you HOC, the Deputies, the Corps RSM, and WO1 Dekrell that will do have unit RAEME personnel discharging, just send us their details continue the good works. Secondly, the duties I perform will be and we will return the signed certificates in a RAEME presentation allocated amongst them and other personnel within ASEME and folder to your unit address. RAMS. Thirdly, if approved by the Chief of Army, the Corps will institute the Trade Advice Cell with the Master Artificers coordinating The HOC Cell has restocked the Corps Shop with items such as ties, the provision of technical trade advice – this will go some way cummerbunds, bow ties, scarves, cufflinks and coffee mugs. In the towards improving the Head of Corps’ ability to provide the Chief of near future we are considering supplying Corps branded thermos Army with advice on maintenance capability. flasks, upmarket cuff links, polo shirts, and stable belts (although these will not be an item in accordance with the Dress Manual). Discharging soldiers will still receive Recognition of Service certificates recognising their service to the Corps and Army, the The membership subscriptions and trading profits support Corps Craftsman magazine will still be published, Corps Conferences will activities such as the Corps awards, the Craftsman, the presentation still be run, and the RAEME Corps Fund will continue to support coins to new officers and soldiers, the Artificer’s Coin, as well as Spanner Clubs and RAEME Birthdays across the country. There just funding disbursements to the Regions. Whilst we did not fund won’t be an SO2 Corps to help manage it all. activities to the same amount this year as we did in the 75th (as we did not make a profit last year), we still gave out over $3500 in If the last year, 2017, was about 75 years as a young Corps financial support to RAEME personnel in support of RAEME Birthday constantly evolving, this year has involved a long hard look at some events in 2018. Your support in buying the merchandise and of our possible futures. The Corps Conference started in February purchasing membership are key to our financial support of Corps and allocated topics for development to selected personnel around events. Australia. The results of these were presented at the two-day gathering in Randwick Barracks from the 23rd to the 24th of October. I would like to thank the members of the HOC Cell— thank you The final papers and the Corps talking points are published here in for your advice to me and your contribution to our Corps. The 75th the magazine. Anniversary Parade and Dinner, and the Corps Conference have been a real contribution to our Corps now and into the future. I The Corps Conference covered topics as diverse as Battle Damage would particularly like to thank WO1 Dekrell for his work in the Cell. Assessment, the career progression of our regimentally inclined He organises the Certificates of Recognition, the delivery of the soldiers, how we review our trades, and the relationship between merchandise to the purchaser, the delivery of the Corps Awards and the Workshop Commander and the Workshop’s Senior Tradesman. the Craftsman, as well as a myriad of other jobs. Without him, the The papers are not the right, wrong or final answer, but the Corps HOC Cell would not be able to carry out our mission. Despite being positions as briefed to the Chief of Army are the official RAEME RAAMC, he has contributed more to our Corps than most. positions on the topics (pending his approval). The work done this year will be built on in 2019 with the Maintenance Effects Finally, I would also like to thank all of the contributors to the Conference and the 2020 Corps Conference. magazine. While Dave Clarke and I spend a couple of weeks at the end of the year reading and editing articles, it is you, the reader, who The Corps Instructions have been updated, with the Head of Corps send us all the interesting stories of your year in the Corps – Thank signing them on the 14th of October. Included in these are a change You. to the way we recognise the service of our officers and soldiers – all RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

6 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 7 military tankers Leading the way in trailers and the supply of messages & reports & messages your nearest Haulmark Office: For more information contact Brisbane Ph (07) 3277 3666 Darwin Ph (08) 8984 3533 Adelaide Ph (08) 8283 8585 Manufacturers of Specialised Road Transport Equipment Certified Quality Assurance to ISO 9001 U U Quality ISO 9001 There is also an article on how 1st Signal Regiment supported the 1st Signal Regiment supported is also an article on how There 2018. The Hamel during Ex Headquarters Joint Force Deployable and equipment used is mind done on work statistics provided blowing! how article on front,On the technology is an interesting there There at RAMS. the training into simulation is being incorporated a it is now racing, how detailing articles on drone is also two at the represented was RAEME Army sport and how recognised in October. Sydney in Racing Tournament Drone Military International I thought it One, War of end of World As 2018 is the centenary the Battle of Hamel include an article on my visit to to appropriate RAEME to does this relate How on 4 Jul 2018. Service Centenary Mark that were the five be that of V tanks ask? Maybe it could you and be repaired able to were three knocked out during the battle, the CA Lt just be because it could action; or maybe back into brought talk to over tie and came my Corps wearing I was Gen Burr noticed and the event remember I think it’s important to Either way me. to end all to the War It’s just a pity it wasn’t of Armistice. the Centenary Wars! get lists of members no longer able to are we laws privacy Due to DOCM or SCMA, from like your retired would so if you that have the sending an email to by let us know please recognised service for I thank you On behalf of the Corps Rick Colefax. RSM WO1 Corps wish Major Babington the best also like to I would Scott service. your 2019. in early when he discharges the future for Laurie ASM WO1 The Corps by written tributes moving two are There MAJ this year; away serving members that passed on two Wallace a number of received have We Millican Mick Kenny. and WO2 Lloyd the Unfortunately, away. passed members that have emails regarding kept the I’ve light on. Therefore, detail in a lot of these emails is very passed. they the members name and date to notices of the vale rest enough information provide please sending this information If you’re can do the member’s memory justice. so that we Magazineenjoy the 2018 edition of the RAEME Craftsman I hope you putting it together. enjoyed as much as I have et Marte Arte the mission. eve are put to our tradespeople we we our tradespeople put to are WO1 Dave Clarke Dave WO1 From the Editor the From it takes to achi tever There’s also a couple of articles from members deployed on Op members deployed of articles from a couple also There’s all be seem to The members deployed and Op Okra. Accordian and meeting all hard the challenges them working working put to equipment. amount of deployed on the diverse Again, it’s always the pick are the RAEME tradies that state comments read to pleasing willing turn to always are as they of the maintainers on operations, their hands to wha Maintenance Mobility General Protected has its own now The Corps articles on this two are and there support PMV to (PMGMV) Vehicle and it gets a number of mentions in the Unit Jottings. This vehicle bit of kit! great like a looks There is also a lot of good work being done to integrate both RAEME integrate being done to is also a lot of good work There to with both having amphibious theatre, in the trades Air and Ground as the challenges provides this environment overcome to how learn and long This is an exciting platforms. on Navy work to well learning in Army’s capability. development overdue It appears that the Lean is taking over in our Workshops and the way and the way in our Workshops is taking over that the Lean It appears articles on that subject. different four are as there do business we is DTR-A Jadhav from LTCOL of the year, father Victorian It appears across the word and has been spreading the Army’s ‘Guru’ of Lean like he has it looks the articles provided reading From the Army. practitioners. lean many of our members into converted LTCOL Brendan Robinson has included an article he wrote for for included an article he wrote Robinson has Brendan LTCOL military education portal, ‘The Cove’, Army’s professional Australian This is a thought RAEME in the future. on the challenges facing should thinking about what we article that should get you provoking ASEME Along this line, meet the challengesbe doing to of the future. (ROBCG) – Ground Basic Course the Regimental Officer has introduced and careers in their new success up for RAEME officers set new to ASEME this year. run by is an article about the first course there continue to overcome them. This includes relearning old skills; such them. This includes relearning overcome to continue having do with maintaining the M113AS4 FOV, had to as 7 RAR have briefly. PMV gone to As usual, I really enjoy reading the articles and finding out what is the articles and finding out what enjoy reading As usual, I really to It’s great on operations. and on exercises happening in workshops, challenges what see that no matter With the manning shortage in the RAEME Head of Corps (HOC) Cell (HOC) Cell of Corps in the RAEME Head With the manning shortage the losing with the HOC Cell year next worse and getting continuing assist to back in again been drafted I’ve SO2 position as of 2019. edition has This year’s RAEME Craftsman. the 2018 with compiling writing articles members of The Corps by well supported been very to which is great Unit Jottings, by overwhelmed been have and we see. articles

With Skill and Fighting: An Article About Future Maintenance in the Australian Army LTCOL Brendan Robinson

philosophy. Like our United States allies at the end of the Cold War, many maintenance functions were outsourced by Defence in the 1990s on the unproven premise that cost-savings could be made.[4] Much later it was recognised that this efﬁciency drive occurred to the detriment of organic capability.[5] For both the Australian and United States armies, it is probably too late to reverse these structural changes, so what can we do? For a start, we need to appreciate the inherent value of our remaining maintenance system in terms of its cost and contribution to capability. As the ANAO noted from the 2015 First Principles Review, “…Defence treats staff as a ‘free good’ across the Department” yet the labour bill for Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) employees in 2015-16 was $490.4M.[6] This also rings true at the Brigade level; a senior Combat Brigade Like many combat enablers, the effect that maintenance brings to logistics planner recently advised that if he could get the Brigade capability is often poorly appreciated. Maintenance is, however, an Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) essential input to capability that comes with a price: too little means workforce to work an hour longer each week, he would not require no capability; too much can consume a capability. Last year Defence the contracted maintenance support provided to achieve his was in the public spotlight for both problems.[1] Brigade’s equipment readiness requirements.

The new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) fleet spent a considerable That the value of CASG project staff should always be costed against amount of time alongside undergoing unforeseen repairs, and the capability is clear, but less clear is whether the same argument ballooning costs of sustaining the Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH-90) applies to uniformed tradespeople. On the one hand, Army’s fleet drew the attention of the Australian National Audit Office investment into technical trades is significant. (ANAO). As Army introduces ever-more complex fleets of equipment, The new technical trade training contract adopted for the Army such as the recently announced Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle, the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME) is one of threat of unplanned growth in maintenance costs is a real possibility Army’s most expensive training contracts and RAEME tradespeople that must be considered now. are amongst the better paid soldiers in the conventional Army. According to a recent ANAO report, Defence spends almost as much Therefore, Army could expect a similar return on investment in the on sustainment of its materiel as it does on acquiring it. In 2015-16, form of productivity in workshops. However, the 2008 Pappas Review this equated to around $6.5 billion on acquisition and $6.3 billion on assumes no productivity savings from combat and combat-related sustainment, each about 20% of the Defence budget. Of concern, military staff advising that ”... the number of combat and combat- [7] the ANAO also found that Defence is not reliable in forecasting related military staff has a direct relationship with capability” Whole of Life sustainment costs, nor willing to present these costs as implying that the deployability, not the productivity, of these staff is prominently as acquisition costs.[2] paramount.

The introduction into service of Army’s Multi Role Helicopter (MRH- To be clear, the aim of ASEME has always been to generate soldiers 90) fleet is instructive. In 2004, the forecast annual sustainment cost first and qualified tradespeople second. Equally, the RAEME Corps’ per aircraft was $2.13M, by 2009-10 it was $5.66M and by 2012 it Latin motto, Arte et Marte (with skill and fighting), reminds us that was up to $7.70M per aircraft. In this time the fleet grew from 15 the Corps’ real purpose is to serve on the battlefield where the aircraft to 47 and the sustainment costs grew a whopping 350% per economic concept of productivity takes a backseat to maintaining aircraft. In a rather significant understatement, the ANAO identified equipment for the warfighter. Most warfighters will appreciate the that the “sustainment cost has been identified as a ‘key risk’ for the truth of this dichotomy. [3] MRH90 …” On exercise or deployment they will know their supporting Notwithstanding that many improvements have been made to this tradespeople work through the night to ensure broken kit is fixed if platform, such cost blowouts will have consequences for Army’s its availability is imperative to the mission. In barracks, these same sustainment budget and other capabilities. Directly addressing these warfighters as commanders may struggle to achieve unit equipment cost implications in a 2016 speech to Defence Industry, Head Land readiness requirements as their personnel are frequently absent from Capability, Major General Kath Toohey, asked: the unit workshop for leave, courses, physical or military training, medical appointments or corporate governance. Somewhere a “How [can we] reduce our cost of ownership?... How do we better balance exists. position logistics to support the modernised Land Combat System? Is there a way we can challenge / change / or drive our Force This is not the main issue though because this RAEME workforce Generation model to optimise maintenance, sustainment and makes a definite contribution to both maintaining the capability and resource usage?” deploying it. I think the real issue is how we match this incredibly valuable but finite workforce to the right areas. The Singapore Armed As this article will highlight, solutions to these answers are already Forces (SAF) offers an interesting solution. The SAF has a similar

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 being generated, but in the face of an antiquated maintenance sized professional army to the Australian Army yet their operating

8 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 9 articles [10] [11] Continued next page … systems that replicate crew crew that replicate systems and a 2016 Army discussion paper and a 2016 Army discussion ask the US Army what happened Army what happened ask the US the premises justifying the modernisationthe premises of how the US Army introduced a complex a complex Army introduced the US of how introduced to manage this complexity quickly manage this complexity to introduced [8] [9] machine into service concludes that even with careful planning, with careful that even concludes service machine into that challenged arose the frequently problems unexpected solutions when bespoke enterprise develop organisation’s ability to achieved. readily more were and localised fixes So called ‘buffering’, escalated fleet cost of ownership through growth in specialist growth through of ownership cost fleet escalated she advised Further, and evaluation. and test contractors maintainers, it is environment in a garrison be workable that whilst this may of conflict. the complexity for hardly recommended Regardless, this is one of Regardless, it a capability, Land 400. Besides improving through of Army’s AFVs of ownership. the cost supposedly down drives Demchak) this is to (with reference observes Beaumont As Dave of the MRH’s critique militaries as the ANAO’s not the case for often demonstrates, sustainment costs acknowledges. the use of tanks advocating Demchak and the buffering cost reduce So what can be done to paper identify a identifies? The authors of the Army tank discussion go to but it is hard sustainment costs, solutions for of potential range of effort the tank fleets’ rate simply reduce past their main point; to in simulation investment greater through The Land 400 program and gunnery. operation, vehicle procedures, also should phases but such an outcome will on this in later deliver strategy. Army’s maintenance as part of now be considered also may concern Demchak’s buffering partiallySolutions to address in Army’s highly-qualified further investment through be available upon. One of it relies tools and the forecasting RAEME workforce fleet of AFVs through Land 400 should encourage those in charge in charge those should encourage Land 400 through AFVs fleet of of the previously just in consideration pause; not to of this program Army’s but also for AFVs operating units now infantry dismounted Why? Just regiments. armoured in the 1980s. Chris of the M1 Abrams the introduction following case study Demchak’s estigation will be warranted estigation will be warranted update Army’s maintenance update Army’s maintenance workshop practices and workshop practices decade will appeal to this competitive market since it is not freely it is not freely market since this competitive to decade will appeal elsewhere. available and Mathematics (STEM) qualified potential maintainers must be qualified potential and Mathematics (STEM) competitive. expensive and technically demanding on the battlefield, expensive and highly qualified experienced available, demanding readily maintainers. and geographic context is certainly different to Australia. To this end To Australia. to different is certainly context and geographic maintenance uniformed finite that their own recognised have they deploy. their ability to is critical to workforce by is conducted of this is that scant maintenance One outcome and equipment whose purpose vehicles on general SAF tradesmen of SAF tradesmen the efforts Instead, outsourced. readily are repairs conduct critical equipment such that they on mission focussed are fighting armoured on their Terrex the majority of maintenance (AFV) fleet.vehicle Whilst further inv • the next over Army introduces that technology The advanced • Engineering Technology, Science, for offer Army’s recruitment should the Australian Army consider this approach for its incoming its incoming for this approach Army consider should the Australian influence that could factors related three are there fleet of AFVs, as a valuable treated personnel are our maintenance ensure this to resource: • the most increasingly fleets are critical equipment Mission A closer look at the maintenance system could also drive down down also drive could system A closer look at the maintenance our maintenance plan and forecast we how considering by costs On do. need to we much maintenance and how requirements, the deficiencies of the existing Army has recognised the former, system. maintenance under the banner of Plan CENTAUR working 2016 a team Since methodology deficiencies using the LEAN numerous identified have to improve 2017 for in late released was direction On the latter, strategy. that paradigm the new recognising Army’s AFV fleet maintenance and (ASLAVs in. Using legacy AFVs Army’s Plan BEERSHEBA ushered within laid the groundwork Plan KEOGH, M113A4s), its successor, of structures in terms Land 400 fleet of AFVs the incoming Army for and training. Plan KEOGH Command, Forces across Using similar structures the planners align to and exercise demands that commanders Enforcement and reset’. ready of ‘readying, cycle generation force set limits on equipment usage to during is intended of this cycle phase brigade is in the reset training, particularly when a combat regionally- Supporting documents also define revised of the cycle. good steps These are arrangements. maintenance based contractual of the cost reduce Land Capability’s goal to Head realising towards ownership. generation of a next though. The introduction Caution is necessary articles

Continued from previous page … easy, and amongst the many challenges associated with this journey is keeping sustainment costs under control. Examples of the stalled Demchak’s key concerns is that on introduction to service, complex LHD fleet and expanding MRH90 and tank sustainment budgets offer systems impose a huge burden of unknown and often unforeseen a sobering guide on what to expect. faults. Significant investments during design and testing can go some way to resolving these issues, but would likely render such a system Yet there are signs that the Australian Army is aware of these unaffordable. challenges and is looking for solutions on either side of the maintenance balance sheet. On the productivity side we could use An alternative to investing during design is to invest in the human our workforce more effectively and in so doing change the way we capital responsible for maintaining the fleets. Much like the Ryan recruit, utilise and invest in our technical workforce to overcome Review’s goal to improve decision-making superiority in the constant staffing shortages, competition for skills and the ever- Army through investment in professional military education and present complexity inherent in introducing new systems. professional discussion portals like The Cove, Army should consider a similar investment in the technical and intellectual superiority of its On the other side of the balance sheet, organisational changes to tradespeople. reduce actual equipment usage, and efforts to better forecast our maintenance liability offer other means to drive down the cost of Much is already done through ASEME trade courses and Plan ownership. Army’s intended investment into simulation, coupled CENTAUR activities but more could occur through virtual reality based with efforts to exploit our maintenance data would complement training, conferences, distributed learning and existing networks. these outcomes. Not all problems can be solved this way but undoubtedly having a trusted and highly skilled workforce on hand to develop solutions is Finally, Army’s yet-to-be-endorsed maintenance strategy may offer more desirable than not. the roadmap to aid its modernisation journey. It is vital that is does – Army’s $20 billion investment into new AFVs should provide the The improvement of maintenance forecasting tools and their Government with the capability it needs and the protection that predictive ability would complement this investment. Already at the Australian public expects for its troops. It should not therefore our disposal is a large and mostly unmined set of data within our be undermined by rising and unforecasted maintenance and maintenance systems that could inform and improve our equipment sustainment costs that bring into question the affordability and value maintenance forecasting. Chris Jackson proved this in 2009 when as of that capability. an Army Captain he mined Land Rover servicing data. His analysis of this data showed that a recently serviced vehicle was “1000 times About the author less reliable than one that had been serviced 10 000 km ago”[12] and Brendan Robinson is a graduate of the UK Command and Staff led to mandatory servicing intervals being doubled.[13] College and the Royal Military College Duntroon. Trained as a Close to the end of its life, planned maintenance costs for this fleet mechanical engineer at the Australian Defence Force Academy, were sharply reduced. Such is the power of data analysis. As an he joined RAEME in 2001 commencing his first post at B Squadron organisation, Army should exploit this lesson for our new equipment 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment in 2002. He now coordinates infrastructure fleets wherever possible. projects from the plans branch at Headquarters Forces Command and maintains a healthy interest in world affairs and Army modernisation. To close, Army is embarking on a transformative modernisation journey that will outfit its field forces with an unprecedented level This article was originally posted in the Australian Army’s professional and scale of complex technology. No one is assuming this will be military education portal, ‘The Cove’, on 10 August 2018.

[1] R. Callinan, ‘Call navy trial off, we’ve got that sinking feeling’, The Australian, 9 August 2017, page 6. Callinan drew attention to the unforeseen maintenance costs associated with the Navy’s LHD and Army’s Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter fleet. [2] Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), Defence’s Management of Materiel Sustainment, 39, para 3.37. [3] ANAO, 37, para 3.24. [4] D. Warren, Defense Maintenance: Sustaining Readiness Support Capabilities Requires a Comprehensive Plan, Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Military Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, (Washington DC: United States General Accounting Office, 2001). Warren testified that cheaper sustainment costs were never realised following the downsizing of the US Department of Defense’s maintenance system at the end of the Cold War. [5] J. McCarthy, Logistics in War, ‘Tyranny of the Easy Button: Finding a Balance between Contract & Organic Logistics’, (blog), 17 July 2017, accessed 29 November 2017, https://logisticsinwar.com/2017/07/17/tyranny-of-the-easy-button-finding-balance-between-contract- organic-logistics/. [6] ANAO, 42, para 3.45. [7] Department of Defence, 2008 Audit of the Defence Budget, (Canberra: Department of Defence). In discussing labour productivity gains in the Defence workforce, the Pappas Review assumes no productivity savings are realised from combat and combat-related military staff observing that ”...the number of combat and combat-related military staff has a direct relationship with capability.” Defence, 2008 Audit of the Defence Budget (Pappas Review), page 25 [Accessed 7 Oct 2017] [8] Chris Demchak, 1991, Military Organizations, Complex Machines – Modernization in the U.S. Armed Services, Cornell University Press, New York [9] Demchak, 32. [10] Demchak, 38. [11] Army cites this very point in describing Project Land 400 and the rationale for replacing its “ASLAV fleet with a CRV due to obsolescence factors that constrain tactical employment and increase the cost of ownership.” Australian Army, Project Land 400, https://www.army.gov. au/our-future/modernisation-projects/project-land-400 [Accessed 5 Dec 2017] [12] Chris Jackson, ‘Do we service materiel too often?’, Maintenance News Issue No 120, Land Systems Division Defence Materiel Organisation, (Melbourne: Jun 2009), 1,2. [13] Land Systems Division, ‘Extended servicing interval for Land Rover 110’, Maintenance News Issue No 121, Defence Materiel Organisation,

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 (Melbourne: Sep 2009), 12.

10 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 11 articles proven LSS has sire to consider a sire to consider owever equire a de LTCOL Sandeep (Sunny) Jadhav Sandeep (Sunny) LTCOL ement activities was that LSS sought that LSS ement activities was rov owever r their actions h SO1 Land Maintenance System DTR-A (AHQ) DTR-A System SO1 Land Maintenance se imp It does h oyees of re. The small to large differences or inconsistencies from from or inconsistencies differences The small large to The mistakes and errors in outputs that have to be fixed be fixed to in outputs that have The mistakes and errors The delays between the process steps cost time and cost steps the process between The delays money that reduce productivity and profitability. productivity that reduce money or scrapped. time of the month, time to month to day, to day piece, to piece and services. products Fixing processes before aligning staff behaviours include: leaks of process Examples will fix productivity. • Delays. • Defects. • Deviations. 1. Six Sigma Awareness and LEAN Champion (Yellow Belt) – 1.5 days. Champion (Yellow and LEAN Awareness Six Sigma 1. Belt) – 2 days (Green practitioner and LEAN Six Sigma 2. Master and Six Sigma (Black Belt) – 2.5 days. LEAN 3. Delays and Defects can be addressed using Lean. Six Sigma will using Lean. can be addressed and Defects Delays deviations. rectify Getting started in LSS started Getting requires methods and tools an understanding of LSS Developing exotic nor does it require in mathematics, no special background softwa computer notes such as post-it of simple tools use in detail through process flow. finding an optimal process to and flip charts with a view will methodology and is include instruction on the LSS Training levels: at following conducted recognition international an provides above noted The ‘belt’ ratings field. within the LSS of proficiency is facilitated practitioner as a LSS and certification mentoring Training, Systems. the SO1 or SO2 Land Maintenance (AHQ) through DTR-A by A key finding from the a more common root cause to be complications, inefficiencies or be complications, cause to root common a more within processes. delays to influence outputs through understanding the individual processes, the individual processes, understanding outputs through influence to that three found their inputs. It was and controlling sub-processes and complexity size, of its regardless in any process exist ‘big leaks’ or productivity (money) profitability The organisation leaks context. but erroneously commonly are of such leaks Sources (effort). attributed to empl LTCOL Sandeep (Sunny) Jadhav Sandeep (Sunny) LTCOL ement and organisational improv , other armies and s the Army and rove ational performance and ational performance will imp for continuous for continuous s within any process whereas ‘Six whereas s within any process solve numerous business problems. problems. business numerous solve ement activities acros esses, organis in commercial businesses in commercial ulture striving roven ems, proc ess improv rove syst

within an organisation by improving the lead time by 30% of the by time the lead improving within an organisation by Of Studies process. Board optimal placement of maintenance staff to their required work, their required staff to of maintenance optimal placement they the distances reducing mechanism, thereby and support tools tasks. designated complete to travel had to the Condition Assessment Process within Navy’s LHD Technical LHD Technical within Navy’s Process Assessment the Condition ManagementIntegrity System. maintenance planning process cycle time from 285 to 200 days 285 to time from cycle planning process maintenance activities. per work order, thereby improving the delay vs activity time ratio. the delay improving thereby order, per work in process delays and removal of non-value adding process steps. adding process of non-value and removal delays in process • realised was per year $500,000 savings of approximately Cost • management through efﬁciencies in repair Highly improved • from adding work 53 hours of non-value Elimination of over • in reduction pa through $300,000 savings of approximately Cost • governance-related for in time required reduction Considerable • 14 hours spent the average 3 hours from of approximately Cutting • reductions within units through processes maintenance Improved

Six Sigma Methodology Methodology Six Sigma Maintenance Process Improvement Using LEAN LEAN Using Improvement Process Maintenance industries across the globe. industries across simpler and more better, build a faster, is to of LSS The essence and simpliﬁcation, streamlining through processes productive excellence achieve is to elements. Its goal optimisation of process and organisational skills which in turn technique as a tool, LSS employed The unit Force. wider Defence an innovative improve to and most importantly as a guide on how including: results, mindset. highly positive This produced Sigma’ focusses on the variations in the results from those processes. those processes. from in the results variations on the Sigma’ focusses has methodologies of these internationally-recognised The coupling effectively been p Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a fact- based methodology consisting of consisting based methodology is a fact- Six Sigma (LSS) Lean that statistical tools technical ‘Lean’ focuses on the wastage focuses ‘Lean’ waste through and productivity effectiveness) (cost proﬁtability hanging ‘invisible’ fruits spot the low to elimination. It is a strategy within an organisation or and identify anomalies or deviations system. upon which organisational ‘best-in-class’ is the foundation LSS and a c performance methodology of the LSS can be established. The end state innovation is to imp Army’s Capability. change people’s mindset; subsequently enhancing conducted DTR-A unit within System Land Maintenance the In 2018, multiple LSS proc articles

Leaning 9 FSB – 9th Force Support Battalion LEAN Training CPL Simon Cannon and MAJ Dean Kachab

At a chance meeting at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, in mid-2017 seeded the roots of a training journey of international recognition for a number of personnel within the 9th Force Support Battalion (9 FSB). 9 FSB personnel recently embarked upon a journey to become part of a Lean Six Sigma Society of Professionals, LSSSP. With full support from the CO 9FSB, LTCOL A Harrison-Wyatt, the opportunity to undertake this training began with engagement from OC 9 LSC, MAJ Dean Kachab, with AHQ and CASG representatives, LTCOL Jadhav and Mr. Basu Banka, respectively. Since the last quarter of 2017, LTCOL Jadhav, and support staff, visited 9 FSB, RAAF Amberley and RAAF Richmond (176 AD SQN) to deliver the training that would see the LEAN Six Sigma principles taught are almost immediately implement into areas of perceived inefficiency and capability shortcomings. LTCOL Jadhav and Mr. Basu Banka instructed a swathe of personnel from the unit’s Workshop and Logistics elements on the tools, methods and principles required to achieve the yellow belt qualification within the LSSSP framework. This training enabled members to be equipped with the necessary know-how to develop problem statements, outlining issues and defining the so what or implications. These areas were Defined, Measured, Analysed, Improved and Controlled (DMAIC). This is a core tool in the LSS space and is a cycle aimed at continuous improvement.

LTCOL Jadhav conducting training.

of tradesmen between the shop-floor and the tool store. We were able to achieve this through the local purchase of rolling trolleys, with tailored layout of high-use tools and always co-located on the workshop floor. Another benefit of 5S is to also use colour groups for managing equipment; we have used this on our ‘croc line’ by detailing what each group means for the equipment parked there. Through EMEOPS, we have been able to standardise practices and 9 FSB Workshop staff Lean Training. sustain them at the desired tempo level through simply adding flowcharts and checklist templates on work stations and desks. The 5S model is such a simple and effective tool to use in any area of LEAN Six Sigma is a methodology evolved from LEAN and Six Sigma your workplace and like most things within LEAN Six Sigma, it is a combining the two theorems into one and is focused on customer’s cycle so it will have continuous relevance. needs. Using an acronym SIPOC (Supplier – Input – Process – Output – Customer), members are able to map out problems and identify Visual aids are also a huge factor in practicing LEAN Six Sigma. exactly any issues. In this map, the detail of Value Adding, and Non Ishikawa, or fishbone diagrams, portray Cause and Effect and are Value shows where waste can be reduced. To achieve reduction perfect in visually laying all items along a path to a perceived defect. of waste, or Muda which is Japanese for waste, we must assess it This aids to identify the focal areas for process improvement. Slightly by utilising TIM WOODS (Transportation Inventory Motion Waiting more mathematical, Box and Whisker Diagrams, help to identify the Over-processing Over-production Defects Skills). If waste is identified median – an area that indicates the process variability. Variability is to fall within any of these areas, we must look at ways to reduce not ideal for a customer so this is an area where further areas can or eliminate the effect it has in order to produce a product for a be enhanced and changed. Value Stream Mapping is another way in customer more efficiently and with less variability. which we can begin our initial assessment of a process defect. One example of understanding TIM WOODS has led us to also tie Over the course of 6 months, these LEAN Six Sigma workshops has in with the 5S model (Sort Set Shine Standardise Sustain). Through seen a massive change in thinking for all those that attended and combining these two principles we have been able to change the those who will continue on this training journey. A select number of

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 layout of our Workshop in order to eliminate unnecessary movement members of the battalion were then encouraged by AHQ and

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A LEAN Approach to EMEOPS Introduction SGT Andrew Gorine

The 9th Force Support Battalion (9 FSB) recently conducted a review transfer. The PCS is the first section you see when you walk into the of its workshop. As a result of the review activities, it implemented office, preventing customers from walking too far and distracting a new Electrical Mechanical Engineering Operations (EMEOPS) other personnel who are working. The PCS does not get involved structure and adapted its workplace operating processes. This change with the work that is currently on the floor. has resulted in a decrease in work order administrative downtime of approximately 50% over a rolling 12 month period, measured Focus on future work. The PCS looks at future work and future work utilising VULCAN and other evidence from the Reliability, Availability, only. Nothing that happens in the current work fortnight goes to the Maintainability Engineering (RAME) section. The aim of this paper PCS, as this is the responsibility of the Execution Team. Exception to is to explain the new processes followed at 9 FSB EMEOPS so that this only occurs if work has to cease and be parked up for long term other units can assess whether they wish to implement this as best issues (or generated from XX – DO NOT USE Technical Inspections). practice within their maintenance facilities. In this case the PCS takes over responsibility for Date Equipment Required (DER) negotiation, additional parts planning, etc. Background Component level files. Ellipse is the Computerised Maintenance The author posted into 9 FSB at RAAF Amberley and within the first Management System (CMMS) that currently keeps component level few months identified a number of deficiencies. The identification files on our equipment. The essential element in this case is to of these issues, amplified by the evolution of PLAN CENTAUR, maintain data integrity with as much detail provided as possible. encouraged the author and the There is a set naming format for all work order headers, making it easy for all personnel to organise their work. Having a uniform Technical Support Platoon (TSP) Platoon Commander to think of a naming convention that is known by all planners and executors new approach to workshop operations. allows easy visual differentiation of the current work schedule. 9 The initial plan was to establish a Production Control Section (PCS)[1] FSB utilise a formal naming convention in MILIS (Military Integrated based on the “Six Maintenance Planning Principles”[2]. The plan has Logistics Information System) for all work order headers which since evolved, with the facility now using ten principles. It should enables simpler organisation: OWNER/EQUIPMENT/ARN/TYPE OF JOB. also be mentioned that this is not just a system based on principles: Estimate the job based on planner expertise. The PCS consists it is a culture that must be instilled within the workplace to achieve of experienced members and, if required, draws on experienced excellence. Senior Non-Commissioned Officers to provide methods of how to There is a growing consensus within the Royal Australian Electrical conduct work in the most efficient manner. Emphasis is placed on and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) Corps between Artificer Sergeants the PCS being educated in the ADF supply chain (with the minimum Major (ASMs) that you cannot have everything ready for the requirement being the Campus ADF Supply Chain course) to reduce Commanding Officer all the time. Instead, it is important to work with the tendency to dump everything on the Repair Parts Section for the Operations cell to forecast activity demand[3]. It is the personal rectification. The PCS are the ones held accountable for parts not opinion of the author that, despite the fact that nothing can be arriving as they should be the ones chasing up parts as required. available 100% of the time, the efficiency of the system described 9 FSB EMEOPS is separated into two detachments (see Image 1 for in this paper results in a level of equipment availability that comes visual representation): close to achieving ‘complete’ readiness. As a result, this system assures the Commanding Officer that, within reason, they have all of Planning. The planning detachment currently consists of a multi- their capability available and at their disposal as and when required. trade group of personnel with a Corporal Vehicle Mechanic, and a part-time Craftsman Fitter Armament who is in training, spending The Structure two days a week in the planning department offering his expertise. 9 FSB EMEOPS currently operates using the following 10 principles: There is a Sergeant Vehicle Mechanic in the location that currently conducts platoon administration; however, is able to provide 1. keep planning as a separate department expertise when required. 2. focus on future work Scheduling. The scheduler is currently a Corporal Technical Electrical 3. component level files System who sits in the same area. He is available to offer expertise 4. estimate the job based on planner expertise to planners on electrical matters when required. There is now also 5. recognise the skills of the craft a Production (call in and out) Clerk that is a Lance Corporal Vehicle Mechanic, having just taken over from a civilian contractor. 6. measure performance with work sampling 7. internal key performance indicator (KPI) The Production Clerk works together with the scheduler, who drives the flow of work in to the workshop. The workshop schedules 8. visual management systems using two week blocks, i.e. two weeks’ worth of work are called in 9. command and control (C2)/transparency while the next two weeks are planned due to known turbulence 10. strict routine within Army workshops. At any time, the leading hands in the work execution area can advise the scheduler to either slow down Keep planning as a separate department. The PCS sits completely or speed up the schedule if work is being conducted quicker than separate from the members conducting day-to-day business. Desks expected. have been arranged (within network cable limitations) in such a way that encourages face-to-face communication between the members Recognise the skills of the craft. The individual skill of the of the PCS, in order to enhance future planning and knowledge technician must be considered by the planner when estimating a RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

14 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 151515 articles Continued next page … Figure 1: Work Order Flow Chart. OPS that they cannot deliver or cannot deliver OPS that they being in a workgroup. conversion. order work notifies EME the owner (unless time savings significant are pick up equipment). This is where friction points and indication of potential allowing early achieved, work. of equipment for unavailability information from the requesting customer) are to be in the to are customer) the requesting from information week the working in under 24 hours during workgroup relevant = 24 hours). – 1200h Monday 1200h Friday (note: • within 24 hours of order a work to be converted All to MR are • 24 hours of the and the job planned within be ordered to are Parts • all between call 24 hours in and out periods is The time difference • further pending Requests (MR) (unless All Maintenance Visual management systems (VMS). The first VMS at 9 FSB starts first VMS The (VMS). Visual management systems denoting the system colour is a four There line. with the ‘croc’ When call are ins and outs order. status of the particular work current to are they the particular colour to directed are customers conducted, off drop at, to park their vehicle are point they or at which delivery for the office their equipment. around a number of posters are There colour. in the correct also park vehicles they ensure IOT technicians orders of work the workflow denoting created been have Templates the CMMS. through work in Mincom WorkPlanner and export to Excel. It is mandatory It is mandatory Excel. to and export WorkPlanner in Mincom work with no as per the template that all completed the data fields are basis in order is used on a weekly VULCAN Furthermore, variations. call (time between in and equipment gauge equipment downtime to returned). KPI: internal following KPI. 9 FSB has set the Internal This is conducted This is conducted Image 1: Production Control Section. job. The planner uses their expertise to plan the general conduct of a conduct plan the general to The planner uses their expertise job. against the of the technician the individual proficiency respecting job, will the work actually be conducted. and the way specific information sampling. with work performance Measure in a number of ways at 9 FSB EMEOPS. The first theory behind this at 9 FSB EMEOPS. in a number of ways with ‘chase been introduced which have reports is that complex running the day-to-day for not required style KPI are the green’ production for used The only report facility. of the maintenance Management (Maintenance management at 9 FSB is the DDAPC1 page of on the back Report, an overview Overview) as it provides Supply Chain Manual (ESCM) KPI as per the Electronic all the relevant to able are Administrators Site Local a backlog figure. and gives an automatically into run cyclically and be delivered set this up to still that be some sort of secret seems to (a fact individual’s Infoview the RAEME world). around tab allows audit list on the second order work the Furthermore, follow. to that is easy a simple table into work sorting of the current open all is to current report using the DDAPC1 to An alternative articles

Continued from previous page … personnel in the execution section advise the scheduler whether the flow needs to increase or decrease. Once the equipment arrives in location, it is up to the floor corporals to determine in what order C2/transparency. This is the most important aspect of the 10 they want to complete the work. The trigger for schedulers to call in principles. It starts with C2, by the EMEOPS having a group email work is when 70-90% of the class nine stores have been received box on the network. It may sound minimal; however, nothing is (depending on the work order type). The scheduler uses the user permitted to be sent to customers and external agencies from statuses E1 (1st call in), E2 (2nd call in), E3 (3rd call in), AU (owner personal e-mail addresses. It must be sent on behalf of the group task), AF (equipment received), AW (awaiting item at trade) and AG email, and must also carbon copy the group email box. (awaiting facilities). Once the equipment is received, the scheduler The theory behind this particular aspect is based upon the author’s reassigns the work order to the relevant USERID of a floor corporal experience with personnel being in and out due to various Army (based on their current workload). commitments, which often leads to an information gap about certain MSEWO4 (Execution) screen is used by the corporals running the jobs jobs. This is the first part of ensuring that anyone (all Lance Corporal on the floor. The only thing they have to worry about is the jobs in and above in the workshop have access to the box) can answer a location at the workshop. They use the user statuses AL (awaiting query by searching through the various folders in order to provide labour), IP (in progress), MB (work complete), PP and PO (if growth information to a customer. Not only does this aid in keeping the work is found). Once the job is completed (i.e. all the physical work EMEOPS transparent (nothing is deleted) and all informed, it keeps and electronic transactions including technical inspection has been the customer honest and allows the EMEOPS to produce evidence done) they reassign the work order back to a USERID of a member in of technical advice provided or evidence of multiple call in and out the PCS. attempts when necessary. MSEWO5 (Completion) is used currently by the prod clerk. They Written communication is the only type permitted for contact with conduct staff checks on the work and finalise any outstanding customers; phone calls are not used. A running commentary is transactions. They then use user statuses O1 (1st call out), O2 (2nd maintained in the extended text at the work order header level call out), O3 (3rd call), OL (equipment returned), AN (administration) that must be completed as the work order progresses through the and AZ (document complete). The PCS closes the work order and execution process. This is another enabler for planners as anyone scans it in to the DRMS (which also has a highly organised structure). can see the status of any work order at any time if there is a request for information. This commentary is also copied into the completion The advantage of the below workflow is that managers only need to comments during closure for maintenance traceability. be concerned about the work orders that are assigned to them. For example, a floor corporal may have 10 work orders assigned to him, The practice of having a section commander run a workgroup on knowing that he should not have any issues with parts or customers, Ellipse is no longer used at 9 FSB. Instead, work orders are managed as the equipment has already been delivered to him. The planner by user status and are assigned to individuals. This is visually only worries about planning. The production clerk only concerns represented in Figure 1 and laid out in Figure 2. The explanation of himself with the call in and out process. This alleviates the current the process is below: practice of running a workgroup with 50 jobs jumping between MSEWO1 & 2 (Initiation & Planning) screens are only to be used different stages. by the planners. The planners look in multiple workgroups for MR Strict routine. This is a must. The current practice is not to allow which require conversion. Once converted, the planner assigns the personnel to go home until labour hours have been submitted and job to their USERID and uses AB (awaiting planning), AP (planning), user statuses have been updated. This may seem extreme; however, PP (parts regional), PO (parts global), A5 (await technical data) the relentless pursuit of excellence has to be taken seriously. The user status whilst planning the work order. Upon completion of the strictly enforced standardisation enables the creation of a ‘culture’ planning process (when the parts are ordered), the work order is that ensures everything is completed correctly. assigned to the USERID of the scheduler and changed to user status AS (scheduled). Other considerations. There are a number of other enablers to the new structure. The platoon commander is instrumental in this plan MSEWO3 (Scheduling) screen is used by the scheduler to schedule as they are one of the key inputs into production. The lieutenant will the work. The current guidance is to plan in two week blocks of work utilise their peer group in the unit, as well as the OPS conference, (the author has accepted the turbulent nature of barracks routine). in order to gather ‘business intelligence’ on upcoming activities. The flow of work is completely controlled by the scheduler. The This intelligence is fed to the workshop ASM, who injects the work

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 Figure 2: CMMS Workﬂow.

16 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 1717 articles Conclusion that is reaping structure an EMEOPS implemented 9 FSB has recently the unit. for is essentially The method used significant rewards It is the CMMS and the planning world. to approach a LEAN implementing of this paper considers that any reader recommended unit. respective in their as best practice a similar system About the author He is trade. Mechanic by Gorine is a Vehicle Andrew Sergeant Battalion Support as a workshop 9th Force to posted currently supervisor. an important step in the process, as it allows early intervention and intervention as it allows early in the process, an important step of friction. points future identification of potential the Execution the PCS by back to 10% is referred over work Growth can still whether the work be completed ascertain to in order Team be rescheduled. to or will have time, in a reasonable a MMMPLAN as a minimum, All of the PCS must have, members (planner) profile. Figure 3: Business workflow. The Planning and Scheduling Handbook – Richard D. Palmer The Planning and Scheduling Handbook D. – Richard 2017 of 13 Dec 17 Support Directive Maintenance FORCOMD LWD 4-2 Maintenance Support 2009 Maintenance 4-2 LWD [2] [3] [1] into EMEOPS, resulting in PCS receiving only one input of work. in PCS receiving This resulting EMEOPS, into training planning and understanding of upcoming greater allows for 3), in Figure activities and priorities (represented it can easily MILIS, applies to currently Although this structure planning) resource ERP (enterprise our future to be transferrable and has in a similar fashion work solution (SAP). SAP still generates specific that personnel can be assigned meaning workflow, a linear as SAP is highly Furthermore, end process. in the end to roles can be used during such as this (or similar) a system configurable, in the ERP 100% making the process thereby initial configuration, all. for templated/standardised on the initial MR vetting must also be placed Much importance whether confirm single DER to every One must vet (triage) process. the MR has been Once priority. or user perceived it is a real, the DER. to The best time has committed the workshop converted, sending involve This may is during the MR phase. renegotiate to in order the yard out to (or the planners themselves) craftsman of the user request. of this is the validity An example ascertain to can be done at whether they confirm chips to looking at windscreen Unit. via the Joint Logistics or will This is be outsourced the workshop articles

13 CSSB – 113 Workshop Coy WO1 Grant Stinson and CPL Terry Sullivan

2018 has been a year of positive change for all of the workshop staff at 113 Workshop Company 13 CSSB in how we support the units in 13th Brigade including Infantry, Engineers, Artillery and Tenth Light Horse. Whilst some members have been deployed on Transit Security Element (TSE) rotations this year on the home front there has been a shift of focus to increase the amount of maintenance being performed by Army Reserve staff. This was brought about as a result of reduced ARA staff and the ceasing of civilian trade support. The key to achieving this has been Set up Vehicle Bays. through two main levers: 1. Lean Maintenance Activities, and 2. Dedicated Maintenance Weekends. Fortunately amongst the Full time and Part time staff we have members with direct industry experience as Business Improvement Specialists and use of Toyota Production Systems. To assist embed a Continuous Improvement culture in the workshop everyone was introduced to 5S Workplace Organisation, Lean Maintenance Principles, Types of Waste (DOWNTIME) and Process thinking. With this new knowledge at hand the current state of the Workshop facilities were reviewed and it was surprising how many things had become the’ norm’. The team mapped the process for vehicle servicing and End to End POL management. The spaghetti map highlighted how inefficient our process was. The way things were set up there was also additional work (over-processing) being done for spill management. Maintenance Weekend. There was great engagement within the Workshop as everyone weekends. Special thanks to CPL Terence Sullivan our in-house contributed to the changes to Workshop bay designs. The Vehicle Toyota specialist who has taken a lead role in the Lean Maintenance Platoons Bay Plan is simple and visual on a large whiteboard which Deployment and shares some of our Lean Journey below. allows ready reference by workshop members and briefings of progress. Lean to me: CPL Sullivan I was posted in Jan 2017 as a VM CPL and am currently in EMEOPS. Due to reduced workshop manning, all maintenance needs to be carried out in the most efficient and productive way. Vehicle platoon lost two Full time CPL’s and one crafty at the end of 2017, this reduction in manning has made production in vehicle platoon heavily reliant on Reservists, with the odd job going to JLUW. This required lean maintenance principles to be introduced based along the same lines as KAIZEN; the Japanese word for improvement, I used this when I worked for Toyota in CIVI street to keep productivity as efficient as possible; working smarter, not harder. To implement lean maintenance at 113 Workshop Coy, 13 CSSB the following actions were carried out in vehicle platoon: Workshop Design Brief. • The amalgamation of two facilities into one, setting out specific In between swinging spanners on subsequent maintenance bays for specific vehicles, weekend’s each section worked on their bays to continually improve • The acquisition of an FLSP, set up for PMV servicing; to stop the the layouts, the locations of equipment and tooling juggled around requirement of pulling the pack every service to only pulling the for safer and more efficient maintenance. pack for 40,000km/1000hr services, I have had great feedback from the team. For the first time in a long • Relocation of waste oil/coolant recovery points to minimise time they understand why changes are happening, have been able downtime. to provide ideas to how bays are laid out and then enabled to make • Auditing of specialist tooling and tool boxes replacing deficiencies. changes that is making their work better. • Labelling specialist tools and having them catalogued in folders Whilst we still have plenty to do I am very proud of all our tradies with photos for ease of identification. who have taken up the challenge with Lean Maintenance and • Setting up of parts collection point/distribution point and the

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 parading more often to swing spanners on dedicated Maintenance eradication of partial parts issue on Req’s unless requested.

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Maintenance culture within Army has been an evolving beast over over beast within Army has been an evolving culture Maintenance been changes have number of positive the past 24 months. A space, maintenance Command within the Forces implemented Management Section Technical by been driven many of which have the Forces At the end of 2017, HQ FORCOMD. Branch, of G4 (TMS) released 2017 was Support Directive Maintenance Command On in 2018 and beyond. maintenance for which set the tone a number of manning changes within of the year, commencement Paul LTCOL from the reins took Palmer Alex LTCOL place. took TMS Management MAJ and ShandelleNelson as SO1 Technical Welbourn Management position vacant. the SO2 Technical out leaving posted Hegarty up as SO2 while CAPT Tom stepped CAPT John Peterson return, Upon Tom’s until July. on operations deployed remained the SO2 into stepped his turn on ops and Tom John tagged out for Arifin have and Ms Jeanne Tim Costin WO1 McBean, Dave WO1 role. as usual. do all to the actual work continued has been TMS for the main effort the past 12 months, For on investigating has been focused TMS reform. maintenance (operator) and non-technical undue technical solutions that remove whilst still liability and ensuring equipment is safe maintenance a number of different has encompassed This focus purpose. fit for h areas; identify equipment faults, used to NTI are Inspection (NTI) space. and up-coming maintenance; failures system components, missing purpose and fit for ensuring that equipment is safe consequently has seen a modernised force to The transition when required. repair-by- a bias toward advances, technological incremental (OEM) repair Manufacturer or Original Equipment replacement and an unbalanced costs replacement low methodology, maintenance Despite use of specialist items. Update – Maintenance Reform Reform Maintenance – Update unchanged. of NTI had remained the conduct governing processes to commenced (T&E) activity within FORCOMD & Evaluation A Test NTI had on the technical of suspending mandated the effect assess ensure equipment fleets. To of different a range across integrity included in the T&E,suitable equipment types were the equipment For conditions. of a number of possible meet one or more had to identify potential to in place the equipment had other checks example, first or last (ie. issues maintenance the not. or would either work that it would Alternatively, meaning such that was type of equipment and quantity within the system and test Control personnel or availability. risk to did not present failure 80 across enacted utilised and the suspension of NTI was were groups 31 March 2017. from within FORCOMD equipment groups giving in May the results 2018 with The T&E concluded NTI has indication that the suspending of mandated comprehensive In materiel. of land integrity on the technical no detrimental effect NTI conducted) (no mandated group the test a number of cases, norms. It was liability than historical actually maintenance had less tha calculated conservatively HQ FORCOMD – Technical Management Section Management Section Technical – HQ FORCOMD in a reduction resulted group within the test items the 51,318 across tasking, noting the of NTI and administrative days of 5095 work extant. remains As a maintenance equipment husbandry operator NTI within FORCOMD of this T&E, of mandated result the cessation for relev on the available Variation) in the AE425 (Maintenance documented site. SharePoint TMS not remove NTI does of mandated The suspension or removal purpose. and fit for keep our equipment safe to the requirement decisions for make maintenance to commanders It empowers for NTI forms equipment and maintain their capability. their own articles

Simulation & Spanners: Contemporary Aviation Technical Training CAPT Michael Fairbanks-Smith

Since the 1970s the Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School (RAMS) requirements. Whilst trainee ability, experience and graduation has provided technical training to aircraft technicians, engineering standards are readily accepted, it is generational differences which officers, aircrew and civilian partners. The school has taught fixed and are proving increasingly important. Younger trainees not only accept, rotary wing aircraft systems of greatly varying technical complexity, but thrive within tech heavy learning environments. It would be folly which is today observable by comparing the in-service Kiowa and its to ignore this as a method of achieving learning outcomes. contemporary replacement, the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter As a result, 3D animations, simulated component R&I utilising a (ARH). mouse and screen combined with the use of simulation devices has When comparing these platforms it is easy to recognise the become the interface between the classroom, OJT and ultimately technological advances that have occurred within a relatively short the workplace. It has reduced previous reliance on OJT and resultant period. Composite airframes replacing aluminium, fly-by-wire access to costly aircraft and components whilst increasing trainee replacing mechanical flight-controls and glass cockpits replacing throughput, reducing gaining unit training liability and producing analogue gauges have become a staple of military aviation. As skilled and capable personnel. The once clear demarcation between the complexity of aircraft increases, so too does the training the classroom and OJT is becoming increasingly less defined for the requirements and challenges in terms of trainee ability to assimilate right reasons. information, but also the ability of schools to deliver efficient, During 2018 RAMS is introducing several BLS training initiatives to effective and high-quality training. include the following. This article presents contemporary technical training methods utilised MRH90 3D System Animations by RAMS to meet these challenges both now and into the future. The RAMS developed MRH90 3D Systems Animations largely The days of trainees being issued an echelon bag filled with manuals removes the reliance on physical training aids through providing and overhead projector delivered lessons are behind us. Whilst once animated system models which are highly portable and effective appropriate, it is now intuitive that we teach trainees using a similar regardless of trainee numbers. The MRH90 gas turbine engine environment to that in which they live, surrounded by technology. animation below displays component rotation, gas flow and start Blended learning is a technology based flexible approach to the sequence information to the trainee. RAMS is currently developing design, development and delivery of learning and teaching. It is a time-synced narratives for these animations. hybrid of online computer based and traditional face-to-face learning enhancing one-another1. For our purpose simulation may be considered as a component of blended learning. RAMS utilises Blended Learning and Simulation (BLS) training for the MRH90, ARH and CH47F. Not solely, but in ever increasing proportions, BLS is finding a preferred place having proved itself as an effective tool for meeting the challenges of a contemporary, highly complex technical training environments. At this point it is important to note that BLS does not completely remove the requirement to train hands-on skills through traditional on-the-job (OJT) methods, being the swinging of spanners so to speak. For some therein lies a controversy whilst for others it poses a key question. What is the correct balance of OJT to BLS? Figure 2: MRH90 3D Engine animation detailing internal rotation, gas flow paths and start sequences.

MRH90 Aircraft Systems Trainer (MRH90 AST) The MRH90 AST comprises of 13 trainee workstations (Fig 1), two instructor stations and a functional simulated cockpit (Fig 3) allowing for system operation and checks, fault diagnosis and general familiarity with a very high level of fidelity. This realism allows for the conduct of tasks which previously required a running MRH90, reducing cost, scheduling conflicts and trainee bottle-necks whilst significantly improving trainee access, task repeatability and opportunity for exceptionally detailed instructional interactions. Figure 1: MRH90 AST trainee workstation performing a simulated CH47F Avionics Trainer (CAT) component R&I whilst interacting with the Interactive Electronic The CAT system offers hands-on task training through the simulation Technical Publication. of avionics systems within a fully integrated CH47F environment. It replicates the aircraft with simulated line replaceable units The frustratingly non-committal answer to this question is, it supporting avionics training such as fault finding, R&I, operational depends. It depends on trainee ability, on prior experience, on checks and assessment. the required graduation standard and it depends on generational RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

20 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 21 articles in with at least for the foreseeable future. the foreseeable for at least – CAPT Michael Fairbanks-Smith is a senior – CAPT Michael Fairbanks-Smith Figure 5: The CAT is a full-scaled avionics simulator. the new, and in with the old Summary of quality training efficiently deliver RAMS the ability to BLS affords manner for assimilated and easily in an accepted systems complex and aircraft. components on costly reliance whilst reducing trainees that reason will it stands to likely remain, OJT training As traditional to BLS must be maintained in order of OJT to balance an appropriate the position of us to leading standards, graduation achieve About the author instructor for MRH at RAMS. for instructor uses a blend of simulation-based modelling and replicated physical modellinguses a blend of simulation-based and replicated and assessments. led training or instructor stand-alone for controls identify to data allowing the instructor collect is able to The MBRAT outcomes. enhancing learning improvement for areas https://teaching.unsw.edu.au/blended-learning Figure 6: CH47F Maintenance Blended Reconfigurable Aviation Trainer virtual environment. Figure 3 & 4: MRH90 AST cockpit and systems display screen. 1 Blended and online learning UNSW The MBRAT is a virtual maintenance environment trainer which trainer environment is a virtual maintenance The MBRAT CH47F Maintenance Blended Reconfigurable Aviation Trainer Trainer Aviation Blended Reconfigurable CH47F Maintenance (MBRAT) 1 articles

Maintenance First, Duty Second LT Jack Gilfedder

2018 has been a year of transition at 7 RAR, which has shone a the week let alone an unachievable task. If the workshop is purely bright light on the importance of skilled and reliable tradesman at all reactionary then the entire day is consumed in an ever evolving levels of the organisation. It is easy for a workshop to succeed when decision cycle that is disrupted by the shifts in priorities of effort from it is fully manned, resourced and receiving superior information on its the various authorities. vehicle fleet. However, for the majority of 2018 this was not the case at 7 RAR. As such, all craftsmen should be commended on delivering Love your vehicle a functional AS4 fleet in the face of adversity. Vehicle husbandry harks back to the cavalryman looking after his There has been a great deal of lessons learned with many being horse through developing an intimate bond with the animal and learned the hard way. This is a good opportunity to highlight what having an in depth understanding how to maximise its performance. we have learnt during this period and to document the exemplary In the modern context it is focused on the operator conducting performance of individuals in the organisation. This article will look maintenance tasks, requesting the correct stores and being aware of to provide a scope on maintenance operations within a mechanising likely faults and flaws in his vehicle. infantry battalion with a focus on three key areas of the maintenance In a resource constrained environment the careful management system, being maintenance planning, operator and equipment and conservation of all resources is critical to producing a capability. management and workgroup planners. Specifically, for the infantryman, the innate knowledge that the This article is by no means conclusive but simply looks to highlight vehicle is your lifeline, your support network, your communications areas for growth and understanding by all three stakeholders within node and your main weapon system, is not a sentiment instinctively the maintenance system; maintainer, equipment manager and felt by an infantry battalion. This is an understanding forged over operator. sustained immersion within mechanised operations, which has led to the infantryman being able to better comprehend their equipment Planning, planning, planning and diagnose a maintenance issue to the same extent as a junior craftsman. This is a skill that has been lost at 7 RAR but something Generally, maintenance is not designed to be a reactionary activity; that the organisation is working hard to revive. work is forecast, planned, tasked and conducted based on time or condition variables, which trigger maintenance events. These Such a culture needs to be embraced across all personnel within the are known to maintainers and maintenance planners as a result Battalion and requires an adult approach to the passage of both skills of known or accumulated data on the LogIS or component failure and knowledge from the tradesman to the infantryman and the cross rates. These have been developed through appropriate testing and pollination of concepts at the command level. The emphasis moving over historical usage by the OEM or within the military, allowing for forward has to be on education and the dispersion of knowledge the creation of the maintenance scheduled tasks allocated to each throughout all ranks and roles in a mechanised battalion, without platform. This allows the prediction of a maintenance liability in first which the organisation cannot grow a culture focused on capability and second line support units. In spite of these scheduled tasks there generation. are numerous variables and complications in first line units that affect their conduct to the required standard or within the set timeframes. The importance of having an integrated A1 Echelon embedded within the rifle companies allows for a familiarity between Mech The deconfliction of superior commander’s intent from 1 BDE down Corporals, Crewys, Drivers and the Craftsman. This organisational to OC Admin Company can create conflicting schedules and support structure has historically been the backbone of more equipment requirements that cannot always be met. In spite of all of these heavy units enabling the flow of information to be comfortable and variables within the work environment, a workshop must be able constant. to adapt and overcome, to ensure that the maintenance effort is aligned to the unit effort. However, the withdrawal of CSS personnel from first-line to second- line under CSS CONOPS has reduce the flexibility of the Admin/ The fallacy has emerged that it is the role of the workshop to ensure Log Coy to provide such effects, instead reliance on an increase in 100% equipment availability at all times during the FORGEN Cycle. maintenance effect rearwards seems to be the new MO, one which Re-alignment of expectations at the command levels can enable the is contrary to long-standing mantra of repair forward. This limits the workshop to conduct the required training while keeping its parent ability of vehicles to be repaired while on the battlefield and can unit at the appropriate level of readiness. lengthen the lines of communication rearward further exposing the Battalion to becoming isolated in the advance. This was seen on While negotiating the difficulties of a first line workshop the exercise Predators Run where 18 maintenance and logistic requests importance of planning reactionary maintenance began to be were not filled as C Coy advanced down the escarpment. become more apparent. The correct analysis of outstanding tasks, available work hours and the flow of parts through the RPS reduced The FRT was required to accept greater liabilities and conduct an overwhelming, time poor situation to a manageable weekly controlled parts exchanges when there were parts in the region. schedule, while enabling additional training to be undertaken. Vehicles were close to being grounded through simple parts Looking at the outstanding work within the 7 RAR workgroups, shortages and stores requirements. This lengthy line of support there are 2900 items that require attention on the UEHR and the places greater responsibility with the second line units in predicting workgroups contain greater than 500 hours of work. the requirement of the units it supports. Therefore, the sharing of both extrinsic and intrinsic knowledge needs to go both ways to To external assessment this would look like the workshop is far ensure knowledge gaps are reduced. behind and unable to surmount that task. Once analysed and broken down the workshop does not have enough available work to fill With A1’s pushing further up into the battle space, the RAEME RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

22 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 23 articles military tankers Leading the way in trailers and the supply of s that would be similar at be similar s that would your nearest Haulmark Office: For more information contact Brisbane Ph (07) 3277 3666 Darwin Ph (08) 8984 3533 Adelaide Ph (08) 8283 8585 it has been a successful year year it has been a successful owever Manufacturers of Specialised Road Transport Equipment Certified Quality Assurance to ISO 9001 U U Quality ISO 9001 About the Author Support Platoon the Technical and is employed Jack Gilfedder LT 7 RAR. piece This paper is a reflection within Admin Coy, Commander the through perspective a maintenance from on the observations 2018. Battalion throughout of mechanising an Infantry journey This has been an intense year for the workshop at 7 RAR and has the workshop for year an intense This has been The at all ranks. and development growth immense prompted de- the since companies with mounted of exercises first conduct challenges unique very some mechanisationunit has provided of the the unit as a whole. opportunities for learning and some excellent a fluid maintenance further complicates CONOPS CSS The new additional difficultie situation and provides all units. further the 7 RAR Workshop develop and push forward to In order as year this from learned implement the lessons actively needs to need as the RBG. A1 Echelons certify to forward the Battalion moves and element of the companies tactical active as an be cemented to will growth knowledge the required that will facilitate the familiarity shortly follow. role active take a more needs to team leadership The Workshop in the education of all of the chain individuals both up and down finding and fault maintenance formalise is to The intent command. in Handbook” be distributed to in a “Mechanise Maintenance lessons continue. needs to of JNCO’s the development Lastly, vehicle. every emphasis on the allocation professional Further of time to not only a good produce to of our junior leaders development who understands commander but a tactical manoeuvre tradesman the task within the and can achieve intent the commander’s of the ASM. intent technical a truly become 7 RAR to go for to is stillThere a long way h mechanised fighting force Conclusion and on their performance commended must be and all tradesman the task.application to er he howev lie with the ASM does not possess the ability to be omnipotent and advise on all omnipotent be the ability to does not possess experiencing in the field. Through occurring decisions technical and its the workshop and their solutions, problems technical various capable of achieving are they understand what can begin to JNCO’s be able make a decision on. The ASM can needs to and what they will and make decisions in line with his intent trust that his JNCO’s to guidelines. his technical to conform environment, becomes this empowerment Whilst in the barracks and the release the smooth functioning of a workshop tantamount to If the ASM is constrained tasks. higher level conduct of the ASM to managing individual duties, groups, in the management of work then his wealth and managing daily administration, EMEOPs assisting such tasks. by negated becomes of experience and empowerment, think outside the box Through of the CPLs to the organisational tempo, influence their practices understand how and petition changes at the BHQ level to the ASM can be released a This in turn creates the force. decisions across strategic influence defined rank with a more all for ranks environment working better and organisational goals at the individual, group and clearer structure level. the by cycle in the maintenance Ongoing analysis of shortfalls This is on the craftsmen. the workload can further lighten JNCO’s of oil sampling the implementation the 3 by replacing exemplified ASM 7 RAR through by spearheaded month servicing task that was CPL’s. the VM from and recommendations advice Empowerment of NCO’s of Empowerment of a spotlight on the importance of A1’s shines The integration in RAEME. not may JNCOs While they and confident competent the decision of the FRT of individuals, number a large command enable or disable Mechanised Company. may an entire commander our FRT empowering of the importance 7 RAR WKSP learned caused minor issues 18 where Run Predators on Ex Commanders understanding of the lacking a clear the FRT major due to delays effect. maintenance responsibility will always Technical craftsman must now be a highly competent Mechanised Crew Crew Mechanised highly competent be a now must craftsman in assaults and effectively participate and be able to Commander through acumen is best learned This tactical enemy. engage the and establishment the training both within and practice integration of and tutelage under the command and ALT5 up to tactical training CSMs. infantry the mechanised articles

Maintaining the Modern Deployable Joint Force Headquarters (DJFHQ) 1st SIG REGT Forward Repair Group (FRG)

Ex HAMEL 2018 saw the 100th Logistics Support Squadron (100 LSS) • General Engineering: 65 hours of repair and light fabrication deploy to Tiger Hill in Shoalwater Bay Training Area for the period work + numerous additional services of tradesmen in estate and 28 May – 05 July in support of DJFHQ and coalition partners. 100 LSS facilities infrastructure maintenance roles deployed as part of the 1st Signal Regiment, whose role is to provide • Electronic and Instrument Repair: 5 hours ISO Commander’s Tactical Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Combat Service Support Party (four PMVs) (CSS) to the HQ. At its peak, over 600 personnel from across Army, as • Vehicle Repair: 75 hours well as DFAT, Navy, RAAF and US Armed Forces personnel resided on Tiger Hill. • Recovery: 8 hours + manning a Recovery Post from 02-04 Jul 18. • RPS: >60 hours, both deployed and in barracks Amenities were provided by a contract solution and consisted of a 14 stall shower block with hot, pressurised water, 30 ﬂushable • Volleyball: Daily, 1630-1730h. An International Competition was toilets and a series of bucket showers (absolute luxury). Water was conducted with the US 76 IBCT in the later weeks, the overall resupplied to the HQ by the 2nd Force Support Team, part of the result being an agreeable draw. Combined Force Support Group for the exercise, and consisted of Whilst the explanations above are excellent for quantifying the FRG’s 30,000L deliveries by Bulk Liquid Water Tanker (BLWT) to reﬁll the contribution to the exercise, it shouldn’t detract from the quality nine 10,000L tanks in location. Water usage was approximately of the services provided by the dedicated Craftsmen and JNCOs of 22,500L per day for the amenities and another 5,000L of potable the Troop, often in the conduct of General Duties roles and ad-hoc water for drinking and use by the kitchen. tasks required to maintain the Tiger Hill establishment and those Technical Support Troop deployed a Forward Repair Group (FRG) passing through. The qualitative aspect of their performance was consisting of, on average, 24 personnel (1/23). The FRG had most notable in the sheer variety of dependencies supported often the primary role of establishing and maintaining a Field Power for tasks outside the scope of their trades; applying sheer RAEME Distribution System (FPDS) to supply: ingenuity to prevail.

• 80x accommodation tents The FRG’s location at Tiger Hill enabled it to support (at least in some capacity) numerous Units and Formation HQ throughout the exercise • 38x Base-X 305 tents containing DJFHQ working areas including; 3 CSSB (3 CSST), 6 ESR, 16 ALR, 7 CSR, 7 Bde HQ, 2 GHB, 1 • 49x 18 kW Environmental Control Units (air-conditioners) Avn, 20 STA, US 76 IBCT, 1 MP Bn, 6 CS Bde, 1 Int Bn, 10 FSB (2 FST) • 309x 15A, four socket 240V, distribution boards and BG Waratah. The FRG was also ideally placed to provide SME • >270x fluorescent lights advice on a variety of topics to inform the following agencies: • A field kitchen including two brand new kitchen containers • CASG – to inform L8120, L8140 and L8190 • 101st Signals Squadron • G4 – to inform L8120 MHE • A Role 1 Medical Facility in a weather haven expandable shelter • QinetiQ and DSTO – to inform L8140 and Power and Energy requirements in general To power the dependency five 60kVA generators were deployed in-conjunction with six 120kVA generators. At any one time four of • 17 Bde HQ, Force Modernisation – to inform catering capability and the 120kVA generators would be running and two of the 60kVAs, acquisition of more ARKS Army wide the others were held in reserve and used to cope with surges during • School of Artillery – to inform gun line (Battery level) power peak demand periods such as the afternoon heat. requirements and methods of supply and reticulation • Divisional HQ J2 Cell – to inform Level 5 SCIF container construction • 43,200L of diesel was consumed by the generators and design finalisation • 18 generator services were conducted using a total of 360L of engine oil As usual, the RAEME underground made things happen and was the • Over 10km of heavy duty cable was rolled out, weighing up to 1kg most effective means of communication around the battlefield, Tiger per meter. This doesn’t include the large quantities of extension Hill acting as one of the main hubs. cords run throughout the HQ and accommodation. The exercise saw a relatively small number of technical repair The FRG fulfilled its enduring role of providing integral repair and tasks completed and a large effort towards miscellaneous base recovery support to 1 Sig Regt, DJFHQ and assigned force elements. maintenance, this is attributed to the both static nature of the DJFHQ Essential support was provided to the deployed element by the establishment and the inherently substantial peripheral infrastructure. Rear Echelon, consisting of 14 personnel, expediting repair parts and Overall, Ex HAMEL 2018 was an excellent platform to progress Power conducting liaison with JLU. The FRG conducted over 2200 hours of and Energy related modernisation efforts and the 1 Sig Regt FRG trade tasking broken down into the following areas: made the most of any opportunity to influence future systems. • Electrical: >2000 hours in establishment, maintenance, collapse and testing of the FPDS RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

24 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 25 articles LT A. Tomlin. arton-Dodd, LT R. Plackett. Next steps Next the graduated in preparing has been successful The trial course within the Land Materiel their careers commencing for officers domain. Some aspects of the course management maintenance will students be adjusted further based on the feedback from the awaits schedule and resource course The next and instructors. that willestablished be Review Learning of the trial course outcome will as a new remain ROBC-Ground months; but the in the coming of a RAEME Officer. skills the technical build required to course Feedback from students: from Feedback Officers Service General graduated a mix of newly The students were Some (engineers and non-engineers) Entry Officers. and Direct on back-to- months in the Units and some were had spent a few of their Units. This blend into march to yet and were back courses and experience- learning a mutual from excellent was experience the course. which immensely benefited sharing perspective, unanimously officers graduated ROBC-G the eighteen Overall, equipped with job relevant better now were that they expressed this attending after network support and technical skills, knowledge LOBC. from graduated when they to as compared course how maintenance regimes are developed through the RCM process the RCM process through developed are regimes maintenance how its maintenance govern Army uses to framework and the regulatory apply Army’s risk to on how focused final week The processes. a through problem maintenance an equipment to analysis process combine to how Students learnt Tools. Without Exercise Technical plan to commanders with their analysis of the advice technical the CO. to briefed which they COAs risk based maintenance develop Land visit to a site out with rounded module was The foundation areas the various to introduced were they Division where Systems support and deeper level receive back to reach could they where roles. in their advice Back Row (L-R): LT B. Burton, LT H. Fairbairn, LT D. Gray, LT Banks,F. LT I. Uys, LT K. Wang, LT L. Woodford. Middle Row (L-R): LTMueller, P. LT M. Payne, LT J. MacKenzie, LT K. Lee, LT M. Bechler, LT E. Cox, LT N. Hood, LT C. Worsley,

Front Row: LT D. Lloyd, CAPT A. Babu (CM), MAJ T. Hajenko (Instructor), LTCOL J. Bouloukos (CO), CAPT J. Lawson (PM), CAPT D. G Aim and Course Overview Aim and Course module. foundation technical week began with a three The course theory underpinning maintenance the ideas to an introduction After analysis; the used in maintenance and the mathematical tools DTRA, from visiting lectures from presentations students received RAM Section. and LEA’s DLOG-A the entire to introduction them an gave These presentations within commanders as workshop and their role process maintenance an insight into provided it. the equipment lifecycle, It introduced Since the inception of the Corps, RAEME has always had to deal with deal had to has always RAEME of the Corps, the inception Since and managing the Commanders to advice technical of the provision empower to effect the maintenance aspects of providing practical a positive required This has always of the Army. punch, the combat – across our Artificers and the Officers between relationship symbiotic trades. and all the ranks and responsibilities, roles clear requires build such relationships To training established through a solid foundation and most importantly identified was an opportunity In 2017, level. rank requisite at each Officer that RAEME junior Senior Leadership Army by and supported them additional technical provide to should be enhanced training as Workshop roles them in their and skills assist knowledge to Basic the RAEME Officer devised, was course A new Commanders. (ROBC-G). - Ground Course ASEME and between effort a collaborative design was The course of MAJ efforts the key Tim Hajenko, It is through ALTC. Group, ECTD module; CAPT Jonathon foundation who designed the technical MAJ by module; supported Mick the command who designed Lawson workshop MAJ MacDonald cotemporary who inserted Alexander Fry, for the final assessment and MAJ who lead Stokes Ed experience; been successful not have would The course module. the command 1 Bde, from of a number of visiting lecturers without the assistance Bde and AHQ. CASG, 17 CSS

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Centenary of the Battle of Le Hamel David Clarke

first battle as The Commander of the Australian Corps, he was adamant that the infantry should not be sacrificed in an unprotected advance, hence his care to ensure that they were well covered. This was the reason he was loved and admired by his troops. Once he reached the level of Corps Commander, Monash finally got the opportunity to use his highly developed skill for meticulous planning and organisation, and to innovate in the area of technology and tactics. There were also two Australian VCs and a Medal of Honour awarded for actions during the battle. Peter FitzSimons wrote ‘Monash’s Masterpiece’ about the battle in time for the centenary; which is very interesting.

Ultimately, my fascination with the Battle of Hamel and John Monash lead to me and my family spending three days doing battlefield tours of Polygon Wood, Villers Bretonneux, Pozieres, Mouquet Farm and Australian Corps Memorial Le Hamel 4 Jul 2018. Le Hamel; culminating in attending the centenary commemorative service at the Australian Corps Memorial at Le Hamel. Taking our There would not be many Australian Army members that have not seats on that quiet and calm morning around the memorial, I heard the word Hamel. Be it as an old and bold such as myself, who couldn’t help but think back 100 years to that very day. We would worked on and taught the Gun, 105mm, Field L118-F1 & L119-F1 have been standing atop Wolfsberg; the final objective for the battle ‘Hamel’. Younger members would associate Hamel with the largest and it would have been raining artillery shells; death and misery exercise Army conducts each year, in order to test the Readying would have been visible as far as the eye could see. The Australians Brigade, before it takes over as the Ready Brigade. However, how and their US Allies would have been continuing the fight by holding many people know the story of why the Australian Military chooses the ground taken from the Germans, whilst consolidating themselves to remember the name Hamel? in their trenches.

As a trade instructor here at ASEME back when I was a WO2, I thought I’d add a bit of historical interest to the Hamel maintenance courses I was conducting by doing a short lesson on the Battle of Le Hamel as an arousal. This initial investigation opened my eyes to what an important and historic battle this was to Australia and how it was a turning point for the Allies in World War One.

I read somewhere recently, that once you start doing historical research it’s like peeling an onion, once you get past the first layer you continue to find more to draw you in. This is what I found when I started looking into Hamel. It lead me to start reading about John Monash and his inspirational life, which should be compulsory reading for any military member with leadership aspirations. His combined arms tactics are the basis of how Armies plan and fight battles today. Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, the World War II Assembling at the Australian Corps Memorial. British army commander, described Monash as the best World War I general on the Western Front. I found the service very moving; especially when the local school For those that are not aware of the battle, I have copied a very brief children planted flags around the remnants of the trenches with synopsis from The Army website on Exercise Hamel below: the occasional symbolic poppy; also when the flags of the countries The Battle of Hamel (or The Battle of Le Hamel, 4 July 1918) involved were raised above the memorial; and when the French was a successful attack launched by the Australian Imperial representative read French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau’s Force and several American units against German positions speech to the Australian troops after the Battle of Hamel: in and around the town of Hamel in Northern France. The “When the Australians came to France, the French people battle was commanded by Lieutenant General John Monash expected a great deal of you….We knew you would fight a who employed the new tactics of combined arms tactics real fight, but we did not know that from the very beginning to successfully complete the battle in 93 minutes (previous you would astonish the Continent with your valour. I have battles using conventional tactics lasted for weeks or months come here for the simple purpose of seeing the Australians with high casualty rates). The battle of Hamel paved the way and telling them this. I shall go back tomorrow and say to for the allied victory in the First World War. my countrymen: I have seen the Australians; I have looked https://www.army.gov.au/our-work/operations-and-exercises/ into their eyes. I know that they, men who have fought great major-exercises/exercise-hamel-2016/what-is-exercise-hamel-0 battles in the cause of freedom, will fight alongside us, till the freedom for which we are all fighting is guaranteed for The above synopsis of the battle does not do the significance of this us and our children.”

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 battle justice and is only the tip of the iceberg. This was Monash’s

26 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 27 articles Service. David, Keely and Rebecca Clarke at the Hamel Centenary Service. David Clarke and CA LT Gen Rick Burr, Battle of Le Hamel Centenary I highly recommend that if you find yourself in Europe, that you take that you in Europe, find yourself that if you I highly recommend respects your with a guide and pay do battlefield tours the time to it is sacrifice; the ultimate us and made before those that served to about read It is one thing to and sobering experience. sombre a very the the ground walk thing to different it is a totally these battles, on. fought battles were and Keely, Rebecca and daughter; thank my wife to I’d like Finally, walking holiday spending part of their European indulging me by for all the more battlefields. It made the experience these around special sharing it with them. Flags around trenches with poppies. Australian Corps Memorial service with flags raised. Georges Clemenceau’s speech on Australian Corps Memorial. articles

Introduction to Service, Protected Mobility-General Maintenance Vehicle (PMGMV) WO1 Steven Doehnert

Now with the vehicles delivered, the Project is concentrating on finalising the matched trailer solution. The trailer will be delivered to Units progressively from early 2019 and is required to supplement the FRT’s load carrying requirements primarily when the PMGMV is fitted with the deployed mission fits. When the mission kit is fitted to the vehicle, a measured proportion of the vehicle’s load is required to be transferred to the trailer to ensure the vehicle axles remain within required load limits. The trailer will be modified to:

a. allow PMGMV crew to safely ingress and egress from the vehicle with the trailer connected, and

b. provide a 1500-1900 kg carrying capacity, with an aggregate trailer mass of less than 4000kg and will include provision for the The Initial Issue and Familiarisation training of the new Protected safe carriage of workshop gasses. Mobility General Maintenance Vehicle (PMGMV), has been completed with 1, 3, 7 Brigade Units receiving the PMGMV. 16 ALR, 7SIG REGT and ASEME having also received the PMGMV.

Under LAND 121 Phase 3B, the Army provided 37 Assault Pioneer Variants and 12 Troop Variant PMV’s to be re-rolled as the new Protected Mobility General Maintenance Vehicle (PMGMV) variant. The PMGMV was delivered under the auspice of the Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) and the Bushmaster original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Thales.

The PMGMV is Army’s ballistic and mine blast protected general maintenance vehicle enabling a RAEME forward repair team (FRT) to conduct maintenance support including light and medium grade repair tasks, across the battlefield. The PMGMV has been modified to meet current deployable standards, accept required mission fits and includes the following ancillary equipment in the designs baseline:

a. modified and enhanced hull; b. a working at heights platform; c. a light weight crane; d. a reconfigurable internal stowage; e. revamped external stowage; f. a fixed external work bench; Workbench set up and Work shelter set up. g. a canvass annex with removable sides; and h. a sustained towing capability (with a matched trailer). WO1 Steven Doehnert The vehicles have already been put to work with a number of Units Senior Technical Advisor PMV-M Program taking the new vehicles on recent Exercises. I would have to say no feedback is good feedback, with no major issues being reported. Throughout the training a number of minor issues were identified and these have been passed onto Thales for rectification. Thanks to an old WO1 VM (Ron Van Der Doorn) being the Thales Project Manager for the PMGMV and keeping in tradition of the RAEME Craftsman, a couple of Tri Colours were placed on the vehicle just to let people know who the vehicle belongs to. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

28 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 29 articles the efficiency of rove eplacement is going to imp eplacement workshop elements in the field environment as well as raise morale morale as well as raise elements in the field environment workshop its significant enhancements. due to For employment in the tactical environment, compared to the GMV the GMV to environment, in the tactical employment compared For off for locks with differential equipped, notably is better the PMGMV Repair Forward making sound signature; driving and a reduced road in the field environment. time efficient smoother and more Teams tradies as a result box; tool its own also includes PMGMV The new and exercise field on each box tool load a personal to will not have bag at most.will carry a personal tool only need to This will help during field going missing the likelihood of personal tools reduce and the Q-store. the owner both for causing headaches exercises, Over all the GMV r CFN Ashton Walsh

It’s been a long time in the making and every tradie wants them; wants tradie in the making and every It’s been a long time is (PMGMV) Vehicle Maintenance Mobility General the Protected leaks with water is on its last legs, GMV The Land Rover ﬁnally here. understandably lack of air-conditioning; in the cabin and a serious replaced. see them to happy are in Townsville the Crafties spare bins for include variant of the PMV features Some of the key One “Loctite”. and a fridge for awning workbench an external parts, is an inbuilt crane, the PMGMV to of the most notable additions in the at max extension; Load Working Safe with it’s limited even with conducting assist this addition willﬁeld environment greatly maintenance.

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It’s Ofﬁcial – Drone Racing is a Sport MAJ Charles Phillips

Did you know: The AUADRT members enjoy some very generous deals with its corporate sponsors!

Like any good sporting association the AUARDT has lined up partnerships with quality companies who are willing to support its members. Currently the list of sponsors includes well-known brands such as Liftoff, Rising Sun FPV, Impulse RC, Tiny FPV and Fatshark.

Whether you are an old pro or brand new to this sport; everyone has their eye on the next piece of kit which will give you the competitive edge. If you are looking for whoops, goggles, frames or just a ready to ﬂy beginner kits; one of our sponsors has a seriously good deal for you. Did you know: Drone racing is a sport in Army!

Since its humble beginnings a little over 12 months ago, the Australian Army Drone Racing Team (AUADRT) has led the way to challenge the notion of traditional sports in Army and now ranks itself as the newest Army Approved Sport. This new endeavour is best described by the Commander Forces Command:

‘You will have seen me promoting the Army Drone Racing Team on social media. The Army Drone Racing Association now has the governance in place to develop from its genesis as an AHQ initiative to become a regular part of FORCOMD/Brigade rhythm as a Brigade Sport. The Association has been approved by DCA (endorsed by myself and the Association Patron, HLC), operates under an airworthiness instrument and has association members in each garrison location.

This is an exciting development for Army. I see it as a representation of the evolving sporting landscape that keeps up with the changing interests of our soldiers and young officers. Traditional sports such as AFL, Rugby, Netball and Touch Football have a specific place in the development of teamwork, fitness and resilience but I see a place for Did you know: The AUARDT members are regularly called upon to emerging sports like drone racing and perhaps in the future on-line represent this sport at high profile events! gaming. As a new and captivating sport, the drive to see drone racing I highly encourage you and your Brigade Sports Officers to include at significant events has exploded over the last year with this sport in a regular fixture of formation sports. I look forward to representation at events such as Land Forces Conference Adelaide, your feedback about how we balance the traditional sports with their Canberra Generals Day, UNSW Canberra @ ADFA Open Day, World known benefits to our culture and cohesion with these emerging Of Drones Conference Brisbane, CIVSEC and the Australian Youth sports.’ Aerospace Association amongst others. Plans are also well underway Did you know: The AUADRT members regularly travel across Australia for additional representation at events like the 2019 Avalon Airshow to compete in local, national and international drone racing events! Melbourne where we are expecting our largest caged flying area to date. In the last year alone, members have competed at the FAI World Cup in Adelaide, Australian 2017 Drone Nationals, Mission Food Australian Did you know: That over 80% of the AUARDT membership is RAEME! Nationals North Queensland and will very soon cap of a very As it turns out; in a sport that involves a lot of crashing, it also successful year at the Military International Drone Racing Tournament involves a lot of fixing. This has made drone racing a very appealing MIDRT at Victoria Barracks Sydney where they will be facing off the sport for members of the RAEME brethren. So weather you are a VM, best racers from over 20 other military drone racing teams. a gun plumber a sparky or a black hander, this sport is one of very few that allows you to design, build and create your own competitive equipment, it also allows you to put all of your trade skills to work to stake your own competitive advantage.

If any of this sounds appealing for a Thursday afternoon sporties or a new hobby and recreational interest, then head on over to the AUARDT Facebook page and track down a representative in your area.

Happy ﬂying! Arte et Marte RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

30 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 31 rove articles er Cosg the Honourable Sir Pet the Honourable tutelage. Drone Racing is custom made as the However, GG – Australia trying his hand at flying a drone under LT Sheppeard’s Two of the five members of the Australian Army Drone Racing Team Racing Team Army Drone of the Australian members of the five Two (pilot name ‘Cam’), Cam Webster RAEME! LCPL are racers (AuADRT) (pilot name ‘Shep’), maint Mark Sheppeard and LT 3CSSB from VM - events the team swept clean The Army team 5CSSB. engineer from 8th overall. Shep placed ANZAC, Ashes and Inter-Service. Overall, of Australia The Governor-General be the Spanner sport (along with the spanner used to of war Tug toss and billy carts). technician! the contemporary for sport of choice AK MC (Retd) was at the event to meet the teams and try his hand and meet the teams to at the event was (Retd) AK MC Shep. from with assistance a drone at operating e, New Zealand Defence Force, Force, Defence Zealand New e, yal Thai Army, UAE Defence Defence UAE Thai Army, yal GG – Australia with Military International Drone Racing Tournament competitors.

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The RAEME Corps Conference – 2018

The Corps conducted the 2018 Corps Conference at Randwick career management agencies, followed by the Head of Corps, Barracks from 23 to 24 October. However, to make the best use the Deputies and the Corps Regimental Sergeant Major. The topic of attendees’ time, the Corps Conference topics were released presentations followed the scene setting activity with each topic in February. The appointed topic leaders, with assistance from leader presenting their topic and the accumulated six months of volunteers within the Corps, then used the intervening six months to work, followed by a discussion involving all attendees. The Head develop their topics, presenting the results at the Conference. of Corps then summarised the resultant discussion, with the results forming the basis of the Head of Corps’ Conference Brief to the Chief The Conference consisted of a scene-setting activity, with addresses of Army. The brief is summarised here in the following talking points from the Chief of Army, Director General Land Manoeuvre Systems, by topic along with the ﬁnalised Conference papers. Director General Army Aviation Systems’ representative, and the

Corps Talking Points: Topic 1 How can the Corps improve the current methodology for reviewing employment categories in a rapidly evolving technological environment?

1. Conference Outcomes. The outcomes of this Corps Conference noted that the Army Employment Category Management process Topic were: was undergoing signiﬁcant change that would set conditions for more frequent and shorter-duration ECRs. While ECRs remain a. That RAEME ground trades were expected to proceed to ECR essential to achieve large-scale changes, it is equally important in 2020 following outputs of the Land Force Maintenance the employment category managers affect routine smaller-scale Strategy 2030 (develop 2019). improvements to EC.

b. The essential and desirable characteristics for the RAEME SO2 3. Firstly, this topic served to improve the general awareness of the Employment Category and Training Development (SO2 EC&TD), ECR process amongst RAEME’s senior leadership attending the HQ ALTC. Intent is that a high performing individual in this role Corps conference. Secondly, it was noted that RAEME’s ground can influence modernisation of ECNs on a day-to-day basis (i.e. trades were due for ECR, but this should not occur until finalisation without relying on ECR to affect change). of the Land Force Maintenance Strategy 2030. It was also noted c. That RAEME ground trade (maintenance) ECRs require a that RAEME’s aviation trades had progressed through ECR in 2017 dedicated ECR team as the staff work will exceed the capacity and the aviation engineer officer is scheduled for ECR in 2019. of the SO2 EC&TD. Identification of resources and individuals 4. It was agreed that RAEME needs to prioritise the role of SO2 will need to occur ICW CM-A throughout 2019. EC&TD and provided CM-A with a set of essential and desirable d. The RAEME HOC cell will provide advice throughout any characteristics for consideration. While the SO2 EC&TD will set the maintenance ECR process and supporting communication to conditions for commencement of an ECR, based on experience members of the Corps. This will be enabled via a HOC Directive with RAEME aviation and the current health ECR, a dedicated team inclusive of a RACI matrix. will be required for conduct of any maintenance ECR.

e. That RAEME HOC requires a broader network of advisors in 5. Finally, it was agreed that RAEME HOC provides a critical order to provide timely advice to an ECR (see Topic 5 – RAEME supporting effort to an ECR by informing various steps of the Master Artiﬁcer / Trade Sponsors). review and communicating progress/outcomes to members of the Corps. To that end, RAEME HOC requires an enhanced 2. Background. This topic was designed to investigate options for network of advisors within the Corps, which will be achieved via ensuring RAEME employment categories remain relevant and establishment of Master Artiﬁcers and Trade Sponsors. aligned with the modernisation of Army’s land material. It was RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

32 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 33 articles The The military tankers Leading the way in trailers and the supply of Preliminary Preliminary your nearest Haulmark Office: For more information contact Brisbane Ph (07) 3277 3666 Darwin Ph (08) 8984 3533 Adelaide Ph (08) 8283 8585 As the campaign plan Manufacturers of Specialised Road Transport Equipment Certified Quality Assurance to ISO 9001 U U Quality ISO 9001 LOE 2 – Review of Employment Categories. Employment of 2 – Review LOE actions have commenced to shape the formal employment employment shape the formal to commenced actions have across will run consistently This LOE process. review category is approach an iterative of the campaign plan, ensuring the life skills developed are and capabilities trades, maintained as new increasing ever ﬂeets with materiel support emerging to requirements. integration system advanced Partnerships. 3 – Establishing Maintenance LOE will require integration of technology complexity increasing international Air Force, with our Navy, cooperate RAEME to industry (OEM), academia and technical military partners, and attitudes our skills, knowledge ensure to institutes training support to ready future are This will we agile. ensure remain alljoint land combat, of war. spectrums across Continuum. Training 4 – Building an Integrated LOE around is structured continuum training maintenance present Training. Trade and Advanced (ITT/IET) Training Based Trade of specialist equipment consists Training Trade Advanced ITT is complete. once courses progression and career courses opinions on the divergent are there Corps, the Across Army has the right ensure to training deliver to optimised way including the joint and contracted workforce, maintenance based will a uniﬁed, evidenced deliver This LOE workforces. be based needs to continuum position on what the future maintain advances to required on the skills/competencies capabilities. system integrated Operations. 5 – Information LOE will ensure we need to reached, are and outcomes develops Army and our across communicated this is effectively will partners. This that Army’s future ensure maintenance our into nested are support concepts/effects maintenance concepts. operational c. c. d. e. f. e topics and conferenc How does RAEME How The outcomes of this Corps Conference Conference of this Corps The outcomes with many of the other This topic was designed to start a discussion a discussion start designed to was This topic woven

Campaign Plan to be presented at the 2019 Army Maintenance Army Maintenance at the 2019 be presented Campaign Plan to Capability Seminar. Campaign plan – problem statement. Campaign plan – problem Philosophy. Land Maintenance Defence’s of 1 – Review LOE the Land Plan Centaur, by off work will leverage This LOE a develop it to and extend Strategy, Maintenance Forces in doctrine, philosophical position articulated comprehensive maintenance other non-RAEME which should consider position on capabilities. This will Corps include the updated and Repair. Battle Damage Assessment provide the maintenance effect required to support Army in support Army to required effect the maintenance provide 2030. by warfare Motion and accelerated Conference Outcomes. Conference were: Topic a. Effects of a Maintenance the development to agreed The Corps Background. what skills the future consider and to amongst the Corps Army its maintenance provide to willlikely require workforce within of integration levels increasing in light of the ever effects; and paper equipment. our new and between As the research with problem, a complex was this soon realised it was developed, inter threads together the work across Army to ensure our future maintenance maintenance our future ensure Army to across the work together and the TTPs to training in doctrine, nested are support concepts of Army capability. support the generation a. b. capabilities that will be fully integrated systems (systems of (systems systems capabilities that will be fully integrated an Army should develop the Corps decided that it was systems), campaign plan. This campaign plan will effects be maintenance reﬁne Army as we all across of the efforts connect designed to support joint land combat. to effects our maintenance work already in progress across Army. Army. across in progress already work

How will the Army maintain the rapidly proliferating system of systems? of system proliferating the rapidly maintain willArmy the How Corps Talking Points: Topic 2 Topic Points: Talking Corps 2. 1. 4. draw to (LOE) Lines of Effort of ﬁve The campaign plan will consist 3. new acquire to that Army will only continue Considering articles

Corps Talking Points: Topic 3 How will Army conduct battle damage assessment with an ever-increasing use of contractors and OEM for maintenance?

1. Conference Outcomes. The outcomes of this Corps Conference 2. Background. This topic sought to understand the current level Topic were: of Battle Damage Assessment capability resident within RAEME. It was identified by the topic leader and agreed by conference a. That Army’s Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR) attendees that ‘The current capability of the Australian Army capability is deficient in terms of doctrine, policy and training. to conduct Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR) on b. BDAR is a core function of RAEME and, therefore, HOC should operations, up to and including high intensity warfare is deficient.’ drive improvements in consultation with TC COMDTs and HQ As BDAR is a core function of RAEME, the conference identified a FORCOMD. number of options to improve our BDAR capability.

c. A set of BDAR definitions were agreed to in order to guide 3. Firstly, it was agreed that updates to BDAR doctrine and policy further development of BDAR doctrine and policy. (Army and Joint) was required. To inform this work, a set of updated definitions were developed for Battle Damage, Battle d. RAEME HOC will request COMDT ALTC to update RAEME doctrine Damage Assessment and Battle Damage Repair. The key element to include BDAR concepts and techniques. It is intended that of BDAR definitions was the role of RAEME to provide technical this will then feed Army and Joint level BDAR policies. advice (with or without associated repair action) to inform a risk based decision by the tactical or operational commander. e. RAEME HOC will request COMDT ALTC to incorporate BDAR training into RAEME (ground) subject 4 courses. 4. It was agreed that BDAR training needs to be incorporated into individual training via the RAEME subject 4 suite of courses. It was f. AAvnTC is already incorporating Battle Damage Assessment noted that AAvnTC have commence inclusion of Battle Damage into subject 4 courses and engineer officer training following Assessment into subject 4 course and engineering officer training DG AVN direction of 10 Feb 17. as directed by DG AVN on 10 Feb 17. Finally, BDAR serials should g. HOC should request HQ FORCOMD G7 to include BDAR serials be inserted into unit-level professional development programs within collective training activities. and FORCOMD collective training activities.

h. RAEME industry placement initiatives (currently in development) will enhance technical mastery and, therefore, better enable BDAR in the future. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

34 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 35 articles To support, through To Annex A provides the agreed duty statements duty statements the agreed A provides Annex The role of the junior officer within the ground within the ground of the junior officer The role Background. RAEME stream has been contentious and lacking clarity for clarity for and lacking has been contentious RAEME stream of introduction the has supported FORCOMD COMD sometime. build a technical to – Ground Basic Course the RAEME Officer it was a Corps, As this deficiency. rectify base to knowledge build a more to enhanced be clarity could that role determined Army workshops. in relationship Command effective Duty Statements. The HOC will release and Artificer. commander the workshop for use within Army workshops. immediate for Corps the these across Commanders to write FORCOMD will COMD we request Further, and the the Duty Statements implement seeking their support to skills within their building their core of RAEME officers importance appointments. command development. professional Corps across development enabled learning, the professional technology development that a RAEME professional agreed it was the Corps, ADELE portal will be established. This will support to be used standardised deliver to and allow workshops courses career of the technical and control the command enhance to information workforce. 2. 3. 4. The outcomes of this Corps Conference Conference of this Corps The outcomes

Commander and Artificer and Commander be included in doctrine, should They Artificer. and Commander in a and retained courses on promotion outcomes as learning RAEME format standardised all for milestones critical development are team EMEOPS RAEME officers sub-units, maintenance within Army’s clarity necessary role FORCOMD COMD from guidance proposed through build standardisation across positions during 2019 to workshop such as projects, future and inform effects Army’s maintenance ERP. modelled off the within the Corps, development professional ASEME Mastery Toolbox.

Conference Outcomes. Conference were: Topic a. Workshop the between clarity role provide is a need to There b. the Workshop for developed were duty statements Proposed c. an and leading commander workshop postings as Officer d. establish the to efforts the Corps support to a role have CO’s e. further along with other will Duty statements be developed f. support the to A RAEME ADELE portal should be developed the relationship between the workshop commander, artificier and supported element? artificier and supported commander, the workshop between the relationship How can the education and training of junior officers and artificers be developed to enhance enhance to be developed and artificers officers junior of and training can the education How Corps Talking Points: Topic 4 Topic Points: Talking Corps 1. articles

Corps Talking Points: Topic 5 How can the Corps provide sound technical advice for each trade?

1. Conference Outcomes. The outcomes of this Corps Conference c. support the extended HOC cell through strategic engagements Topic were: to further enhance Army’s maintenance effects

a. The Corps will seek to have the Chief of Army appoint each d. support the Master Artificer in development of the annual state position Extra-regimental appointments for an O-6 Trade of the trade report. Sponsor and a Master Artificer for the eight RAEME trade groups should be established to provide HOC, and Army, with 4. Master Artificer. The Master Artificer will be an extra –regimental a considered report on the status and future requirements for appointment selected by HOC, the Trade Sponsor and the each trade. appropriate DHOC. They will predominantly be at the rank of WO1, but for smaller trades may be drawn from the rank of WO2. The b. The Corps will seek to have the Chief of Army appoint each appointment will be by the Chief of Army. Their primary task will position. be to network across Defence to build an informed picture on the current status of their trade and offer potential insights into the 2. Background. Across a number of areas of Army different silos future needs. The key responsibilities are: of information relating to aspects of our trades is collated and used to inform a range of decisions. Often this information is a. provide an annual ‘State of the Trade Report’ to the HOC not synthesised together to provide a holistic report on the state of a trade including; workforce health and sustainability, b. maintain awareness of potential modernisation and other training concerns, future requirements of the trade to support influences that may impact the trade emerging capabilities, and opinions of the trade from across the c. develop a trade network across to provide views from all Commands and Ranks of Defence. Establishing a trade advice levels of the trade structure, as part of an extended HOC cell, will enable RAEME to provide accurate, timely and agreed data on each trade to support d. propose options to modernise the trade decision making processes with a single source of consolidated e. attend the quarterly Work Group (teleconference) to provide trade data. regular updates to the wider HOC cell on trade related matters 3. O-6 Trade Sponsor. The Trade Sponsor will be an extra- f. provide communications through a range of means and regimental appointment selected by the HOC. Their primary task publications. will be to provide strategic guidance and general support to their aligned Master Artificer. The key responsibilities are: 5. DHOC. Each DHOC will provide the Master Artificer effect for their respective officer streams (aviation and ground). a. ensure alignment of trade advice with Army’s strategic environment 6. Tenure. There is no minimum or maximum tenure for a person to hold any of the positions. Selection is on merit and will continue b. communicate trade advice to key strategic decision makers based on performance and willingness to perform the duties. across Defence RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

36 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 37 articles female recruitment. improve lack of corps-enlistment for officers and perceptions about the and perceptions officers for lack of corps-enlistment we Furthermore, RAEME technicians/engineers. for of work nature limited are such that there members, of female lack ‘critical mass’ join / to females inspire role-models in senior appointments to in RAEME.remain and that RAEME will not outcomes and retention recruiting female of other at the expense representation female increase seek to of a ‘trade creation is consideration that bears initiative One Corps. ADF method of entry that will access assistant’ allow RAEME to not been an option due applicants (which has previously Gap Year length of RAEME IET). to and cadets (ADFA) engineering officer for of Corps-enlistment the broader that this addresses Note qualified engineers (RMC). of insufficient engineers within RAEME,issue but also has potential to postings for soldiers to progress through the ranks to the position to the ranks through progress soldiers to postings for or locatable known of SM or RSM. is not readily This information often our WOs, by our soldiers and without the mentorship by a pursue decision whether to make an informed not able to are Regimental career. soldiers and encourage mentor identify, to an enduring structure positions within ensure to pursue a Regimental Pathway to filled as SM are with our personnel. This will major workshops fill in RAEME to corps progression the regimental also strengthen in Tier B and C representation RSM positions and provide coded related on Corps advice provide to RSM positions in the future matters. The major exception is gender diversity. Females represent only represent Females is gender diversity. The major exception than is significantly lower which 3.9% of the RAEME workforce, (RAE) Corps similar technical (RAAOC/RACT), Corps other Logistic in RAN or RAAF. trades and maintenance or represent RAEME to the wider Army. We need to grow theses grow need to We the wider Army. RAEME to or represent RSM can be maintained the position of Corps ensure soldiers to of the and resourcefulness professionalism the promote and to the wider Army. to Corps 3. is due to: representation female that RAEME’s low It is assessed 4. improve with DRR to work that RAEME needs to agreed It was 5. should pursue the concept that DOCM-A agreed it was Finally, 4. potential and guidance details the career MAE Any Corps The 5. of RAEME must enable the building and promotion As a Corps, rall gender diversity gender diversity rall improve ove The outcomes of this Corps Conference Conference of this Corps The outcomes The outcomes of this Corps Conference Conference of this Corps The outcomes This topic sought to understand the level of diversity of diversity understand the level to sought This topic This topic was an analysis of the requirements and an analysis of the requirements was This topic tion and, in doing so, tion and, in doing so,

with DSCM-A, to inform those that show an interest in the an interest those that show inform with DSCM-A, to Regimental Pathway. importance of, and the pathway for, progression to SM or RSM SM or RSM to progression for, and the pathway of, importance positions

Topic were: Topic Conference Outcomes. Conference b. b. the in RAEME MAEs be nested guidance on career Information c. RSM, the Corps by in conjunction A briefing pack be compiled Conference Outcomes. Conference were: Topic a. the Instruction on or Corps a directive HOC will promulgate Background. in terms of diversity within RAEME. degree has a strong The Corps methods of entry, categories, employment of demographics, workforce. technical/non-technical and mixed education levels engineering officer cadets (ADFA) and qualified engineers (RMC). cadets (ADFA) engineering officer Sponsors (Topic Five) will enable HOC to better understand and will better Five) enable HOC to Sponsors (Topic within the Corps. diversity influence female recruitment / retention outcomes for RAEME and to RAEME and to for outcomes / retention recruitment female be would concept assistant’ whether a RAEME ‘trade discuss program. viable under the ADF Gap Year for Army (i.e. RAEME will not seek to increase female numbers at female RAEME will increase Army (i.e. not seek to for of other Corps). the expense representa Background. attributes the displayed that have soldiers prospective mentoring SMs RSMs, become to their desire and skills, or communicated SKA to better inform and guide the Corps to ensure a healthy a healthy ensure to and guide the Corps inform better SKA to As an the Corps. SMs and RSMs for future produce to structure offshoot, representational also analysed the benefit for topic this positions. and out of trade Corps? What measures can the Corps implement to increase the diversity of personnel in the in the personnel of the diversity increase implement to can the Corps measures What Corps Talking Points: Topic 7 Topic Points: Talking Corps pathway? What is the career development progression for soldiers pursuing the regimental regimental pursuing the soldiers for progression development the career is What Corps Talking Points: Topic 6 Topic Points: Talking Corps 2. e. e. for of Corps-enlistment should pursue the concept DOCM-A d. / Trade of Master Artificers of a network The establishment c. improve RAEME HOC will identify opportunities to DRR to engage a. gender diversity. but lacks in a number of areas, RAEME is diverse b. female improve RAEME should seek ‘untapped’ opportunities to 1. 2. 3. and identifying for a framework have RAEME does not currently 1. articles

How can RAEME improve the current methodology for reviewing employment categories in a rapidly evolving technological environment? MAJ Troy Hollis

Introduction 8. The recommended future actions for this topic are currently:

1. Army Employment Category Management ensures Employment i. HOC remain engaged with COMDT ALTC to monitor Categories (EC) for ofﬁcers and other ranks that are required commencement of ECR. to support Army’s capability are aligned with modernisation initiatives, are managed effectively and are contemporary, ii. HOC request that SO2 ECM’s job description be updated by deployable, sustainable and affordable. ALTC IOT include identiﬁed requirements.

2. Early and enduring engagement with the stakeholder group iii. Drafted Corps Instruction be endorsed for final development during Employment Category Review (ECR) is fundamental to and release. the process. In order to maximise its effect as a stakeholder, for The ECR process – why it is important Army’s effects, RAEME requires a united, deliberate approach to bring to bear its influence on the ECR process. 9. An introductory understanding of the ECR process is critical in enabling input to discussion on the Corps role within the process. 3. RAEME as a Corp is decentralised in terms of its members who The ECR supports the Army Modernisation Plan, ensuring that carry influence across the Army. From our most junior soldiers Army’s workforce is reviewed and managed on a cyclic basis undergoing Initial Trade Training through to senior officers in so Employment Categories are contemporary, deployable, positions across the command, control and staff functions. sustainable and affordable, as well as being equitable across 4. Maximum impact from the input of RAEME to the ECR requires a other EC within the ADF. The ECR is the mechanism through united voice from the Corps in the myriad of forums within which which the Corps must operate IOT ensure the best possible members have the ability to influence the evolution of Army’s maintenance capability is provided to Army. maintenance effects through the different EC. 10. So What? The ECR is the process that decides what capability 5. Scope. This discussion paper will focus on the role of RAEME as our workshops will have. If RAEME gets this right it has the a stakeholder and its input to the ECR process. This paper will ability to provide a flexible framework within which the Corps not analyse the ECR process itself, it will explain the process only can provide maintenance support to current as well as new as much as required to identify those areas where the Corps and emerging capabilities. If the Corps gets this wrong it could can engage as a stakeholder. Whilst the outcomes discussed in generate trade structures that are un sustainable and unable to this paper will impact all RAEME EC, RAEME aviation trades are provide deployable capability. captured under Aviation ECRs, as such this paper predominantly The ECR process addresses ground EC. Industrial Relations (IR) considerations such as remuneration also fall outside the scope of this paper. The task 11. ECR are conducted over four phases with a Prelim Phase: to produce actionable outcomes has been the main driver behind a. Prelim Phase – Establishing the ECR requirement. development of this topic. Establishes the requirement for the conduct of an ECR with Aim consideration given to new capabilities and major reforms. ECR nominations are submitted for consideration by the Army 6. This paper aims to: Employment Category Management Stakeholder Steering a. Provide a basic understanding of the ECR process to Corps Group (ASSG) for inclusion in the ECR schedule: Conference attendees ITO enable informed discussion. i. DCAP PLANS-A for capability based nominations

b. Propose points for discussion at the Corps Conference ii. Employment Category Sponsor (ECS) for environmentally regarding the role of RAEME in the ECR process. based nominations

c. Propose actionable items for reﬁnement leading up to and iii. any stakeholder can submit a nomination. during the Corps Conference. b. Noting that major organisational reform and projects are Bluf given priority when consideration is given to inclusion on an 7. The key discussion points proposed for this topic are: ECR, it is recommended that any nomination by the Corps should be partnered by actions to elicit support from DCAP a. Discussion as to appropriateness of proposed skills, PLANS-A. experience and responsibilities of SO2 Employment Category Management (ECM) (attachment 1). c. The key output of the Prelim Phase is the production of a Terms Of Reference (TOR) to focus the conduct of the review. b. Does the consultation diagram represent the best ﬂows of This is a key document which addresses the what of Army’s consultation that need to occur (attachment 2)? changing capability requirements.

c. Is the allocation of responsibility for monitoring the d. Phase One – Analyse Phase. The ECS conducts an EC environment and propose the initiation of an ECR to DHOCs analysis including a FIC analysis. An analysis of workforce appropriate? requirements leads to the development of outline courses RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

38 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 39 articles Continued next page … It is proposed that the It is proposed “How can the Corps provide RAEME input to the ECR needs the ECR RAEME input to of the next ECR cycle, or cycle, ECR of the next ECR. at the next be reviewed that RAEME Soldier trades understanding with a clear the ECS which provides statement support. is being designed to of what the EC sound technical advice for each trade?” outcomes from this topic provide the backbone for the Corps ECR ECR the Corps for the backbone provide this topic from outcomes consultation. all ACRs (target 2026). all (target ACRs our EC. that is imperative It review to Army’s appetite can shape the Corps and all of these members, across members the voices what indicators to be given needs to Consideration united. are and who a review, request should use as triggers to the corps these indicators. monitoring for should be responsible in 2019: phase occur with the preliminary consideration, a. as part review for RAEME Soldier trades nominate that they b. HOC RAEME from supporting a request to commit that they for the Corps to DHOCs be responsible that in the future, undergo to trades their relevant for identifying the requirement an ECR. Engagement with the ECR. IOT be recorded. needs to and the process be coordinated to the during has maximum effect that the RAEME voice ensure all across members posted from knowledge harness ECR. IOT must the Corps and the Army Joint Staff, functional commands and responsibilities clear and have in its approach be systematic for the ECR. input to The primary interface chains for reporting is the ECS. process ECR in the the Corps it and how the cycle input to it provides on how should focus where points in the ECR Key the corps. messaging to conducts input are well coordinated it provides should ensure the Corps be: to assessed a. detailed capability which contains of the TOR Development b. proposition. of the capability Development are: a. analysis which includes a FIC assessment EC b. plan communication of the Corps development c. of the Capability Implementation Plan drafting d. of LMP development e. modification of ES. (attachment 3). Input prior to in the attached RACI been drafted It is intended is welcome. this RACI regarding conference Corps underpinned by Diagram, Consultation that the accompanying It is suggested Conference. at the Corps be discussed the RACI, the drafting as the basis for serve Diagram that the Consultation and inputs of the Corps instruction on Consultation of a Corps will ECR. be heavily that the final diagram to It should be noted of topic outcome on the reliant 14. Within the next 10 years, the Boxer CRV will be in service across across CRV will service be in the Boxer 14. 10 years, next Within the 15. who influential positions of members in RAEME has a number ECR for been raised have 16. trades ground that RAEME Is is noted a recommendation 17. RAEME SQ was by An output of the analysis 18. that the Corps assessed and analysis it is 19. workgroup Through input for effort should coordinate 20. which the corps Other items have within the Corps and responsibilities 21. roles ECR Proposed It should Implementation Completion of all Completion the EC will the EC meet Amy’s changing and sustainment courses planned, FIC and sustainment courses how Topic scoping has led to the assessment that the assessment has led to scoping Topic confirming that the capability to be developed meets be developed to that the capability confirming Army’s needs. i. strategy and development the Learning ii. specification employment a draft iii. implementation plan capability a draft if required iv. selection criteria modify EC to requests v. identification funding and resourcing DGMOD-A vi. from of Capability Endorsement Advice issue capability requirements. capability requirements. document addresses be noted that at the AHQ level, progress to the Design and the Design to progress that at the AHQ level, be noted from of responsibility the handover Phase marks Approval the development phase involves This DGPERS-A. to DGMOD-A for set timelines proposition, of a detailed capability Management of issue Plans (LMP), Learning of development DGMOD-A. from Advice Capability Endorsement Phase Two – Capability Design and Approval. – Capability Phase Two the COA to be progressed. to the COA of action (COAs). These COAs are presented to the ASSG for for ASSG the to presented are These COAs (COAs). of action the to guidance formal will issue The chair of ASSG approval. be progressed to are on which COA ECS up cargo fleet cargo capability based documentation and approval by DGMOD-A DGMOD-A by capability based documentation and approval conduct packages, of learning completion and DGPERS-A, gap of pilot courses, of all accord personnel to and transition outcomes of ECR Specifications (ES). Employment with new Phase Three – Capability Development. – Capability Phase Three – Capability Implementation. Phase Four arrangements put in place, and the issue of Employment of Employment and the issue put in place, arrangements Capability Implementation Plans and Specifications, Plans. Communications h. are Other outputs of Phase Two g. this capability proposition; is the Two output of Phase The key f. e. e. on the ECS to guidance of Phase One is formal output key The c. systems of artillery and targeting gun platforms replacement d. platforms aviation a number of new b. b. tactical level from platforms of communications replacement RAEME must have a deliberate methodology for considering considering methodology for a deliberate RAEME must have 1 volume Per review. for of EC the raising request whether to a of the Army Manual by of Employment, is not raised if an EC has it is not until a period of 10 years review, stakeholder for review. as part of the periodic is reviewed the EC that passed In evolve. can rapidly period technology During a 10 year changes Army has seen the following 10 years the previous (amongst many others): a. of the GS light medium and replacement complete a near Initiating an ECR.Initiating discusses the initial direction for the research and development and development the research for the initial direction discusses the analysis of the on how of this topic. is discussion Below points and discussion of outputs, the production to has led topic actionable items. proposed i. j. 13. 12. The first paper on this topic, available on the topic SharePoint,12. the topic on The first paper on this topic, available Outputs of topic analysis topic Outputs of articles

Continued from previous page … second posting as a Major will have the drive and contacts to succeed in this position. It was recommended that this 22. It should be noted that the Consultation Diagram should also person has completed sub-unit command in their first or be interpreted for how the Corps messages. It is proposed that second Major posting. once positions are agreed to after consultation, or once HOC/ c. Junior officer postings that include: HOCs representative makes a decision based on consultation conducted that messaging be promulgated through the Corps, i. a regimental role at the rank of Captain such as sub-unit 2IC via a HOC Order of the Day ensuring alignment to the Corps or sub-unit OPSO IOT provide contemporary experience of position. This aims to achieve a common drive to a capability workforce stressors. outcome, rather than adhoc regional engagement based on ii. a posting as an instructor as desirable. An understanding of personal opinion. Training Design is an inherent requirement of the position. d. Project management experience was assessed as desirable, 23. The RACI identified that the position of SO2 Employment however it was noted that experience base should be broad Category Management and Training Design is critical in the in terms of previous postings and a member with little conduct of RAEME ground ECRs. The outputs of the RACI provide experience external to CASG would not be desirable. a basis for the proposed experience, and responsibilities of SO2 attached to this brief. Key skills, knowledge and attitude bases e. Not required to be an ex-tradesman. Whether or not the identified are: SO2 ECM requires trade experience was discussed. It is the recommendation of RAEME SQ that the member will be a. experience with higher HQ staff processes adequately supported by members with trade experience b. broad profile including: and does not require trade experience themselves. i. experience in a regimental environment 2. The proposed responsibilities of the SO2 ECM are: ii. project management experience desirable a. Responsible IAW the RAEME Corps Instruction on ECR for: c. ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders. i. Staffing the nomination of RAEME ECs through COMDT ALTC Proposed actionable outcomes when notified of requirement by relevant RAEME DHOC. ii. Synergise RAEME input into the: 24. It will be proposed at the Corps Conference that the following items be carried forward for action: (1) draft TOR for the conduct of RAEME ECRs (2) development of outline courses of action as required a. HOC remain engaged with COMDT ALTC to monitor for any RAEME ECR commencement of ECR. (3) design of the capability proposition for RAEME ECR b. Generation of agreed appropriate skills and experience for the member posted as SO2 ECM, with output messaged (4) EC analysis including FIC analysis of EC to Corps IOT enable a united Corps front for DOCM-A (5) setting of timelines for the development of RAEM engagement. LMPs c. HOC write to COMDT ALTC IOT request that reviewed roles and (6) completion of RAEME ECR capability based responsibilities be added to the job description of SO2. documentation d. Draft Corps Instruction, providing direction on how the Corps iii. Completion of RAEME LMPs. will consult across the Corps and provide input to the ECR be b. Provide input through consultation on: endorsed. i. review of pilot courses. Conclusion ii. dissemination of ECR Communication Plans 25. RAEME is a large, diverse Corps, in large defined by the iii. the implementation of ECR outcomes. complexity of the capability it is tasked to support. A coordinated approach, supported by deliberate messaging Consultation Diagram within the Corps is required IOT ensure that the EC are reviewed in a manner that ensures RAEME remains relevant in a rapidly evolving technological environment. Attachments

1. Proposed experience roles and responsibilities of SO2 ECM 2. Consultation Diagram 3. RACI Proposed experience roles and responsibilities of SO2 ECM

1. The proposed background and experience of a member posted as SO2 ECM are: a. Experience in a higher HQ staff role (Bde or higher, preferably functional command or higher). It is assessed that this will provide a selected member with the consultation skills required to not only consult across the corps but also to fuse the information collected into capability outcomes. b. In second or third position as a Major. Recommending that this position become a PSC position to attract a member with the required proﬁle and motivation was discussed,

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 however it is recommended that a member in their ﬁrst or

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articles RACI – Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed Consulted, Accountable, Responsible, – RACI articles

System of Systems (SoS) CAPT Eamon McGinniss

The adoption and rapid proliferation of systems of systems within processing that coordinates the actions of the constituent systems to Army presents a complex problem to RAEME as their effective achieve the desired purpose. It is the “glue” that holds the system maintenance may not be achievable with our present training, together. trade structures and philosophy. This paper provides an introduction to the maintenance challenges posed by systems of systems and Maintaining a SoS brings a new set of complexities. Because a SoS proposes that the Corp develops a campaign plan to ensure that we is able to combine multiple different functions or capabilities this continue to provide the maintenance effect Army requires on its new often means that their constituent systems are produced by different equipment fleets. manufacturers, often to different standards and are likely to have different maintenance regimes. It is also very likely that these Our society, and our Army as a part of it, are going through a constituent systems were not designed to operate together or even period of rapid technological change. This can be seen in both the for the purpose that they are being used for within the SoS. By using systems we use in our day to day lives as well as the new fleets of existing maintenance analysis processes we can develop effective equipment Army is procuring. Potential adversaries are also adopting regimes for the constituent systems which can be carried out with these technologies which force us to accelerate our fielding in order existing trade groups. to maintain success whether in competition or in conflict. The larger challenge is maintaining the interoperability of the Periods of rapid technological change are not new, a similar period of constituent systems. Because the constituent systems will often rapid advances occurred at the beginning of the last century. During be designed and built by different manufacturers, each may have that time technologies such as the internal combustion engine a different software with different update requirements and changed our society and the way wars were fought, through its timeframes which creates the risk of disrupting the interoperability employment in vehicles and aircraft. This proliferation of machines of them. across the battlespace created an enduring role for people who maintained them, resulting in the birth of our Corps. RAEME has traditionally focused on the mechanical aspects of maintenance and has not developed either a conceptual approach That significant advance of that technological revolution was in to software maintenance nor the technicians with the necessary the advance of machines which enabled the human operator to skills. This is in part due to software maintenance being a more achieve tasks that were up unto that point, only possible with large recent requirement and different from the maintenance traditionally numbers of people. The recent advances in electronics, computing performed by RAEME. Army maintenance is designed to restore and information management have meant that we are able to link equipment from a degraded state to a predetermined condition from different types of systems together in ways that were previously which it can perform its required function(s). Software maintenance not possible. These groupings of systems are often referred to as is different in that it updates the configuration of software to Systems of Systems (SoS). continue to provide the same or enhanced functionality.

The advances in the types of tasks SoS are able to achieve is The majority of the requirement to update software’s configuration significant. They are able to do many tasks that were previously only come from three main sources. The first is the requirement to possible with a human operator and in some cases, they can perform remove errors “bugs” from the original code. The size of the software tasks that were not possible at all. This utility has led to a rapid programs required to control modern systems is large often running adoption of SoS by our Army and the adversaries we potentially into millions of lines of code. This code cannot be completely tested face. As a Corp RAEME is now faced with the question “How will the prior to deployment and as faults are discovered, fixes are rolled out Australian Army maintain the rapidly proliferating SoS?” through software updates to remove them. The second driver is that software is subject to continuous analysis for vulnerabilities, often To start to answer this question, we need to understand how SoS referred to as cyber vulnerabilities. As these are discovered, patches differ from previous systems and how this may challenge the way are rolled out to reduce the systems susceptibility to cyber-attack. maintenance is conducted on the battlefield. An example of a SoS that illustrates these differences is an air defence system. A modern The third driver of ongoing software maintenance is capability air defence system consists of several different systems (often updates. The functionality of systems can be easily changed principle items) which are linked together in a way that allows them through changing the software that controls them. This provides an to achieve their higher-level task. A typical air defence SoS will opportunity to upgrade a systems military utility without the costs include: one or more radars to detect incoming threats, several missile associated with a physical upgrade or replacement. and gun systems to defeat detected threats, a command node where the operators determine which detected threats are to be engaged The increasing adoption of SoS by Army significantly enhances our and how, a network to enable the information to flow between the capabilities, but their characteristics challenge two assumptions systems, generators to power the system, vehicles to move the which have underpinned RAEMEs maintenance philosophy and system to the required location and the software that provides the nested concepts of maintenance support; systems are relatively interoperability between the constituent system elements. simple and system configuration is relatively static.

A key difference between a SoS and a traditional system is the Systems at the time of the formation of RAEME were relatively coordination of the constituent systems (each potentially principle simple with most using a group of similar technologies to produce item) to achieve a higher-level function. This is achieved through their function. This enabled a technician trained in a single trade to a local network that allows information about the constituent maintain it. A current example of this type of system is the in-service system elements, their environment and control instructions to be riﬂe, it uses several mechanical systems which can be maintained by a single trade, in this case an armourer. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 transmitted across the SoS. The heart of the SoS is the software and

42 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 43 articles Continued next page … tes will not change the physical tes controlled by the human operator. This meant that failures that failures that This meant operator. the human by controlled that to be isolated able to were maintenance needed corrective their SoS integrate process. diagnosis fault during the system introduces and this network onboard their through subsystems may of one subsystem a SoS a condition In complexity. significant The condition part of the system. in another as a fault present as simple something from it can arise be a failure, not even may the different between instruction mismatch control as a software widely who is trained A technician manufacturers. subsystem of in depth knowledge but does not have platform an entire across confirm not be able to may modes, and failure operation subsystems In subsystem. the indicated and simply replace the cause of the fault the fault, this will repair not resolving needlessly divert addition to on the logistic burden a larger place other platforms, parts from when no the refurbisher from cost and incur an unnecessary system is found. fault maintenance overall underpins RAEMEs that assumption The second static. relatively The are SoS challenge that approach is that systems linked the past been directly equipment has in by capability provided with changing associated The costs its physical configuration. to which reduced large are fleets of equipment across configuration detailed for allowed cycle slow This relatively their frequency. system. on each training and must be updated of a SoS is able, at the heart The software cyber remove bugs, address basis to regular on a much more capability superiority through and maintain battlefield vulnerabilities in line with the Chief of Army’s accelerated expected updates While these upda philosophy. warfare the physical elements of the will they change the way configuration, will be different. within the system and the faults interact system changes has been a of software While historically the introduction of change in adversaries rate increasing the process, deliberate very be likely to are updates suggest that conflicts in recent experienced In these of the impact on the SoS. testing with less frequent more created of the faults percentage a large that it is expected scenarios the by be managed and need to will be discovered these updates by maintainers in the field. suppliers of elements of the system, the software In addition to as their subsystems within parts will the components repair update of these changes The interaction obsolete. become the components of issues be another source to of the SoS is expected with the rest technicians. deployed in the field by that will be resolved need to of the SoS is likely to changing configuration This continuously with an equipment associated burden training the overall increase will While there be physical approach. training specific skills-based time there that will be built on, every knowledge be able to system procedures that changes maintenance is change in the configuration package will training a new finding and diagnosis, including fault be delivered. need to with technicians produces approach training While the current of the underlying mechanical a significant depth of knowledge is still there a as maintainers of a SoS, effective be more to systems, trained of technicians structures trade significant gap in the existing that underpin interfaces and the software-hardware on the software the SoS. and challenges SoS, posed by maintenance the direct In addition to in the design of trends are them, there to in some cases in response material which support new systems end maintenance the end to RAEME maintains the Army’s equipment.that impact the way These of the OEM and involvement a significantly greater include trends the supply through of systems and the movement other contractors this In some cases, point of maintenance. rearward a more chain to While modularity is likely to continue due to the many engineering due to continue While modularity is likely to of function the assumption it offers, advantages and economic of generations In previous is challenged the SoS. by separation be needed to as they separated were the subsystems systems, The idea of trading depth of knowledge of a trade and broad and broad of a trade depth of knowledge of trading The idea experience more and possibly of, a wider knowledge for experience that question with considerations is a complex on, a single platform model and training the civilian trade from the divergence from range models and questions such as career human resource to through This model of a of this paper. the scope beyond posting. These are on the maintainer relies or platform technician parts replacement function the distinct subsystem on retaining work that they systems and modularity. separation The modularisation of subsystems also creates an opportunity also creates The modularisation of subsystems battlefield provide used to structures the trade approach to a design that allows ‘part out, have systems Where maintenance. of depth of knowledge with significantly less part in’, a technician techniques) repair in appropriate (but still trained a particular trade repairs. effect to all subsystem of a platforms be used across could by of the maintenance simplifies the coordination This approach back to a system restore to required the number of trades reducing most including the world, in use in armies around It is already one. many equipment types with. share notably the US Army who we The ‘part out, part in’ approach is particularly attractive in a The ‘part out, is particularly attractive part in’ approach the ‘back into as it gets a system scenario battlefield maintenance It technician. the output of each and increases rapidly fight’ more generally are in that the subsystems drawbacks also has operational they than the components expensive and more heavier larger, parts that of repair the volume This significantly increases replace. time the every line and moved the front must be held close to It also requires scenario. in an operational support element moves continued ensure to in inventory financial investment a larger in the ongoing a burden of equipment and creates availability subsystems. of the spare maintenance The growing complexity of systems has encouraged a more modular a more has encouraged of systems complexity The growing elements. By effectively the design of subsystem to approach designer can focus elements the system modularising subsystem the outsource or even subsystems on different teams different that specialise companies to of subsystems design and manufacturer in systems in them. This modularity has been advantageous replaced elements can be easily as these subsystem maintenance had to period of time than if a technician in a significantly shorter integrated in a more component the failed identify and replace system. The assumption of simple systems requiring a single trade to to trade a single requiring of simple systems The assumption been challenged with the incremental maintain has already 20th century. half of the during the second in technology advances fighting vehicles seen in armoured this can be In the Army, maintain the mobility mechanic to vehicle a in addition to where maintain to armourers also required they elements of the system, maintain to technicians and electrically trained the gun systems contains system the overall While systems. the communications distinctly remained they as subsystems types, multiple technology to groupings trade accepted This allows the commonly separated. sub-systems. While on their isolated focusing each with be retained the maintenance maintained, it increases are categories the trade of labour. the coordination complicating by management burden The technology groupings of different systems provided a logical a logical provided systems different of groupings The technology of the skills systems maintain these a similar grouping to basis for is groupings As the logic of these basis of trades. the and formed the based, platform fundamentally as opposed to based, technology aligned were their system maintain the military to by required trades Army with the opportunity provides This similarity civilian trades. to advances. skills off civilian and training leverage to articles

Continued from previous page … LOE 2 – Review of Employment Categories. Preliminary actions have commenced to shape the formal employment category is in response to the complexity of the systems being assessed as review process. This LOE will run consistently across the life of the too great to be effectively maintained expediently in the field. This campaign plan, ensuring an iterative approach is maintained as new changing of the repair philosophy on a project by project ad hoc trades, skills and capabilities are developed to support emerging basis is leading to a significant divergence between the way we train materiel fleets with ever increasing advanced system integration our technicians and the way that we are able to employ them. requirements.

RAEME’s traditional approach to providing Army’s maintenance effect LOE 3 – Establishing Maintenance Partnerships. The increasing has been to deploy tradesmen with breadth and significant depth in complexity of technology integration will require RAEME to cooperate their training. This provides Army with a very flexible maintenance with our Navy, Air Force, international military partners, industry capability with the ability to increase the type of tasks performed (OEM), academia and technical training institutes to ensure our skills, in theatre should the logistic supply chain become strained. This knowledge and attitudes remain agile. This will ensure we are future approach has been proven on the battlefield and is encapsulated in ready to support joint land combat, across all spectrums of war. RAEME’s forward repair philosophy. LOE 4 – Building an Integrated Training Continuum. The present Given the advantages and enhanced capability that SoS provides maintenance training continuum is structured around Based to Army, it is expected that their proliferation will increase. As this Trade Training (ITT/IET) and Advanced Trade Training. Advanced paper has shown, the maintenance characteristics of SoS requires Trade Training consists of specialist equipment courses and career RAEME to re-evaluate how it maintains the battlefield capabilities progression courses once ITT is complete. Across the Corps, there that commanders require. To do this it is proposed that the are divergent opinions on the optimised way to deliver training to Corps develops an Army maintenance effect campaign plan, for ensure Army has the right maintenance workforce, including the joint presentation at the 2019 Maintenance Capability Conference. and contracted workforces. This LOE will deliver a unified, evidenced based position on what the future continuum needs to be based on To define the future state of RAEME, and Army’s maintenance effect, the skills/competencies required to maintain advances integrated the proposed problem statement for the campaign plan is, ‘How system capabilities. does RAEME provide the maintenance effect required to support Army in Motion and accelerated warfare by 2030.’ This aligns the LOE 5 – Information Operations. As the campaign plan develops future to the Chief of Army’s, Army in Motion and Accelerated and outcomes are reached, we will need to ensure this is effectively Warfare concepts. The campaign plan would be collated by the HOC communicated across Army and our maintenance partners. This will cell resourcing a lead and tasking members of the Corps to focus on ensure that Army’s future maintenance support concepts/effects are four Lines of Effort (LOE). nested into our operational concepts.

LOE 1 - Review of Defence’s Land Maintenance Philosophy. This paper has set the context around the evolution of maintaining This LOE will leverage off work by Plan Centaur, the Land Forces the next evolution in technologically advanced material. It has Maintenance Strategy, and extend it to develop a comprehensive demonstrated that as a Corps, we need to holistic reconsider how philosophical position articulated in doctrine, which should consider we provide the maintenance effect for Army, centred on the SoS other non-RAEME maintenance capabilities. This will include the integration. To achieve this it is proposed that RAEME develop a updated Corps position on Battle Damage Assessment and Repair. campaign plan to establish a framework for the Corps to develop agile maintenance effects by 2030. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

44 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 454545 articles Continued next page … current attitudes and policies, attitudes and policies, current MAJDent Chris ements, rather than the conduct of BDR in than the conduct ements, rather rov ADF DOCTRINE policy on ADF and Army existing of the As a first action, a review of policy levels the current determine to conducted was BDAR Army’s maintainers and policy gaps to latitude afforded guidance, this from conclusion The overarching policy. BDAR to with regard and the concept doctrine acknowledges is that current review development of BDAR capability. The maintenance and repair and repair The maintenance capability. BDAR of development has been shaped operations and current of equipment in past and in Iraq deployed forces Specifically, number of factors. a by conventional a high intensity in not involved were Afghanistan IED that although equipment damage from conflict, meaning the tempo power, combat degraded and other kinetic means non-standard for imperative an did not create of operations maintenance. Australian for appetite political of a low combination the Secondly, measures protection emphasis on force casualties and a heavy technical on detailed focused that organisational effort meant develop with OEM and NSB action to of battle damage, assessment capability imp ‘rapid’ theatre. with further of PMV, Pool Theatre of a Vehicle the existence Third, repair-by- responsive a relatively allowed in the NSB, attrition stocks conduct to any requirement further removing policy, replacement of As will in the assessment be shown significant BDR in theatre. this has shaped policy, BDAR current BDA, applied to oversight of technical the levels particularly regarding engineering and capability a high level as of BDAR and the perception tactical action. than an expedient rather management activity, and their impact on environments operating of future In terms of the range highlights construct of the DATE an overview materiel, operations in future be encountered that may battle damage vectors the spectrum, both high c)). Across Army 2018 (b, (Australian against a peer enemy and the actions of insurgents conflict intensity cause types of battle damage that likely to are forces and irregular without the input of condition an approved to cannot be repaired of battle and intensity the tempo and where specialist agencies, support to repaired is such that equipment must be either rapidly the battle. from tactical action, or removed that a future it is also conceivable a logistics perspective, From and/or damage equipment loss extensive also combine may theatre parts, global shortages of replacement APOD/SPOD, with congested maintain a sufficient theatre and an inability to and tools, systems it equipment. conflicts, type in insurgency pool of replacement Even and will be contested is likely that logistics lines of communication parts or technical assets, replacement move limit an ability to may detailed BDAR. affect to personnel forward capability of BDAR this analysis that the nexus from can infer We and the manoeuvre force maintenance with the deployed must rest a high end conventional to and must be applicable commander, in a logistics adversary, situation against a peer warfighting environment. Maintainers and EME decision makers at constrained such the skills conduct to possess need to tactical level the lowest and implications for risks the maintenance articulate assessments, of within the constraints repairs exigent and conduct commanders, the tactical and logistics environment. a basic discussion of ational circumstances, up ational circumstances, assessment of Army’s current of Army’s current assessment a capability to affect battle affect a capability to owever vironments, h maintenance and capability management. do not represent BDAR, they are elements of end to end return a piece of equipment to an authorised configuration above the level of the JTF, or repairs that are conducted to Detailed technical assessment of battle damage conducted so at a doctrinal and policy level. streams of the Corps has not been achieved, but can be done Integration of BDAR between the ground and aviation maintenance support and technical training continuum. by integrating BDAR capability into the existing lines of manner that supports tactical action. This can be rectified guidance or authority to conduct BDAR at a level or in a RAEME tradesmen and officers have limited skills, policy

operation. support operations in a high tempo, conventional, peer threat supporting current and past operations and are unlikely to Current BDAR procedures are limited to the speciﬁcs of Repair. Damage, Battle Damage Assessment or Battle Damage The Corps has no commonly accepted deﬁnition of Battle

these is necessary to contextualise the assertions made regarding made regarding the assertions contextualise to these is necessary and future threat en and future threat This paper will not conduct a detailed This paper will not conduct PART 1 – LITERATURE AND THEORY RESEARCH AND THEORY 1 – LITERATURE PART ENVIRONMENTS FUTURE AND CURRENT OPERATING This paper aims to address four key themes: The current state state The current themes: key four address This paper aims to of BDAR concepts foundational capability; broad of Army’s BDAR model nations; an aspirational applied in other are they and how of the in Army; and a detailed assessment of BDAR the future for such a capability. achieve to Capability required Inputs to Fundamental AIM INTRODUCTION Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Australian of Royal The Corps possess (RAEME) does not currently balances that adequately (BDAR) and repair damage assessment whilst maintaining the best commanders operational support to assertions The following integrity. of technical standards practicable the basis of this opinion: form The current capability of the Australian Army to conduct Battle conduct to Army Australian capability of the The current in oper and Repair Damage Assessment is deficient. warfare, high intensity and including conventional to Mechanical Engineers Electrical and Australian of Royal The Corps to and resources training doctrine, the policy, lacks currently the spectrum of service capability to BDAR maintain an effective detail the current This paper aims to tasks. future Army’s potential from a viable framework propose capability, deficiencies in BDAR and list the likely inputs capability, BDAR base future which to the this. Ultimately, achieve to capability that willto be required is an capability its BDAR and renew redefine RAEME to for chance within and value maintain its relevance to Corps the opportunity for on over-reliance governance, of constrictive in an environment Army, on tactical maintenance. of focus OEM and loss Abstract Assessment and Repair Capability Capability Repair and Assessment Developing the Australian Army’s Battle Battle Army’s the Australian Developing articles

Continued from previous page … again provides little in the way of specific guidance for the regulation of general or operationally specific BDAR procedures. requirement for BDAR, but does not provide sufficient guidance to tangibly implement or maintain BDAR capability. RAEME Commander’s Handbook – LWP 4.2.2 ADDP 4.5 Maintenance and Engineering As with the doctrine above, the LWP 4.2.2 (Army 2015) does not provide any specific guidance on the conduct of BDAR activities, save ADDP 4.5 (ADF (a)) provides a number of guiding principles that for a brief definition of BDR in the CMAINT context. The intent of this support the concept of tactical level BDAR, but does not provide document (defining maintenance planning, roles, execution) and its sufficient detail to support the implementation or acceptance of a applicability across both ground and aviation maintenance suggests useful BDAR framework. In terms of support for BDAR, the document it as an ideal location to provide detailed guidance and procedures to makes statements such as: tactical maintainers in the conduct of BDAR. “Major equipment availability during a campaign is likely to JOC SOP fall steadily, due partly to losses from enemy action, but also from failure of the regeneration loop to match the failure The JOC OPS 2 SOP Battle Damage Assessment (ADF (3)) is the only rate. It is the rate of this decline that is important and the current operational BDAR policy for land materiel. This document objective of maintenance support is to keep the rate as low covers the BDAR of vehicles in the MER, specifically PMV, and has as possible”, and evolved in response to operational circumstances prevalent in the past 15 years of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as discussed “An operational commander for reasons of operational earlier. There are two notable features of this SOP. Firstly the levels necessity and, after the application of appropriate risk of technical authority assigned to specific repairs on PMV illustrate management, may be obliged to adopt a course of action a centralisation of technical authority that would not withstand the that conflicts with standards and operational or technical tempo of a conventional warfighting operation. directives”. For example, JOC MAA authority is required just to replace or Unfortunately, the document does not then go on to detail that our repair damage to lockers, doors or hinges on battle damaged PMV “highly trained and motivated” maintenance workforce, operating using authorised techniques and parts. The maintainer and EME “well removed from strategic support facilities”, will be required to commander at task group level or below have little to no authority conduct any form of BDA or BDR at the tactical level. Similarly, there to conduct any BDR or CMAINT. Secondly, the descriptions of Operator is no explicit mention of BDA, and the only mention of BDR is as an BDA and Technical BDA highlight a considerable gap in the BDA Engineer Service Supporting Operations, that resides at Brigade or process. Operator BDA is described as a basic tactical assessment Task Force level. of the vehicle’s ability to be moved from an immediate threat If an effective BDAR framework is to be implemented, this document environment to a secure location, and Technical BDA is described would require revision to include more explicit policy guidance to as a complete technical investigation of the equipment. Neither of support BDAR at tactical levels, including accepted definitions of BDA these are a battlefield assessment by a maintainer and commander. and BDR from a Land Materiel perspective. The gap between these two assessments is the conduct of any DEFLOGMAN rapid assessment by a maintainer and EME commander during or immediately after tactical action, that provides an operational DEFLOGMAN Part 2 Volume 10 Chapter 17 (ADF (b) provides the commander with a technical assessment of the damage, a ‘triaged’ overarching guidance for the conduct of contingency maintenance list of issues, and a series of maintenance options and risks. Similarly, (CMAINT), and contains three concepts salient to this discussion. there is no authorisation for deployed maintainers to then conduct Firstly, it states that “BDR is intended for the rapid restoration of any BDR or CMAINT. technical equipment to a mission worthy state” and that because it does not provide the same technical assurance as standard The deduction gained from this document is that there is currently maintenance, “equipment subject to BDR should be returned to considerable confusion with regard to accepted definitions of BDAR normal operating standards as soon as circumstances allow”. within Army. The lesson learnt is not that the SOP is inadequate or inappropriate, because it has been designed to accommodate the Secondly, although the document details the need to articulate risks relevant threats and maintenance considerations for past and current and issues surrounding CMAINT, it does not detail any specific actions operations. Rather, we need to understand that this document should or responsibilities for the conduct of BDA as a precursor to any BDR not be the template on which we base our understanding and activity. Finally, the document details that operational TRA must devise application of BDAR and we should not be trapped into assuming a “streamlined system…for the delegation of technical authority that the conduct of BDAR is a function reserved for engineers, OEMs during a contingency to ensure that personal safety and risks to ADF or NSB level maintainers. Rather, operational procedures should technical equipment are balanced against operational availabilities”. be defined by the mission type, Command risk thresholds, and the Despite this, it is also stated that authority to accept the use of constraints upon the maintenance and supply systems. For example, CMAINT or BDR rests with operational or component commanders, in a high intensity conflict, it would be inappropriate to mandate that and may only be delegated down as far as unit commanders. any BDA must take the form of a complete technical investigation, nor to hold the authority for CMAINT and BDR at the HQ JTF, JOC and These observations highlight that as with the ADDP, there is broad CASG level. policy support for the conduct of BDR as a subset of CMAINT, but that there is scope to refine the document to specify that BDA is ADF Aviation BDAR manuals and policy an essential activity to enable articulation of maintenance risk prior to BDR occurring, and to clearly state that the command authority Australian Air Publication 7002.011 Aircraft Battle Damage Repair to conduct CMAINT may rest far lower than unit level in a given Manual (ADF (d)) provides insight into the current BDAR procedures operational scenario. used within the RAAF and the Army Aviation community. Due to the technical nature of this document, and its ownership by the TRAMML RAAF, this document should be incorporated into the proposed BDAR framework rather than amended. However, the document The TRAMML (Army 2018 (a), Section 3 Chapter 8) provides CMAINT does provide an excellent example of the format of a service-level direction to maintainers IAW the stipulations of the DEFLOGMAN. This technical direction on the conduct and management of BDAR. The document provides broad support for the conduct of CMAINT, but developing Land Materiel Maintenance (LMM) SOPs within DTR-A, RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

46 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 47 articles Continued next page … discussion of BDAR. From a of BDAR.discussion From instructor) repairs” (Reserve Bde EMEWO and former UK Army BDAR undefined period of time without conducting OEM approved timeframe in order to enable it to return to the battle for an “The method of repairing the equipment in the shortest battlefield capability” (Cbt Bde unit ASM) heightened risk) to an operational commander to achieve a “Returning equipment to a level which is acceptable (may be EXTERNAL-TO-ADF POLICY AND RESEARCH EXTERNAL-TO-ADF further research and engagement within the ADF, research Following seek other nations to from doctrine and research BDAR reviewed a inputs into and identify useful potential perspectives alternate capability. BDAR Australian revised US Military policy the management and US documents that govern key two are There The joint within the US Army and US Marine of BDAR Corps, conduct and Repair Field Manual and Battle Damage Assessment Recovery (2012, Smart Book - 4A), and the BDAR 4-11. MCRP 403, FM (2006, 001). The Field Manual is the superior document, sitting 01-14- GTA and Procedures, Operations under the Field Manual Maintenance for that provides and the Smart Book is a supplementary resource and stores. procedures generic BDR techniques, detail on greater manuals for the BDAR of these documents are both to Subordinate of land materiel. specific pieces any useful to Both documents are BDR is: desire an innate possesses that the Corps feel maintainers Secondly, but that this has predominantly CMAINT, conduct and capacity to and usually on exercise in an ad hoc manner, been conducted commanders. operational risk by of technical without the acceptance training that although their basic trade feel tradesmen Furthermore, and implement temporary faults assess them the ability to gives specific skills, resources, do not receive they solutions, or exigent skill BDAR sets as part develop opportunities to or training authority, competency. of their core at Bde cease actions effectively that BDAR personnel believe Third, (BSG), or past the CSSB conducted or repair as any assessment level, and time, in both distance removed the FSG, will far maybe be too as BDAR. Specifically, be considered to the tactical situation from OEM,any action taken by CASG or NSB personnel is simply a form or capability management, maintenance albeitof standard fixing in battle. damage that has occurred within the tactical of BDAR that the views confirm These responses of the the views significantly from differs community maintenance tactical level maintainers and The Corps’ engineering community. but do not currently should, that they EME decision makers believe the BDAR conduct to foundation or training the skills, resources have peer warfighting peer to in a conventional, be required that would a greater occur, this to that for feel they situation. Moreover, be and authorities needs to thresholds emphasis on risk based BDAR capability that is flexible a BDAR enable to policy in order built into of mission. regardless EMEWO and former UK Army BDAR instructor) to carry out or complete the mission safely” (Reserve Bde necessary to return the equipment to the battle or enable it “The initial inspection to determine the level of repair destroy in place” (Cbt Bde unit TST Comd) “Assess equipment to determine decision to repair/recover/ unit ASM) templates/specs/build states used as the datum” (Cbt Bde Worst case scenario, case scenario, Worst Minimum Equipment If Methods 1-3 are are If Methods 1-3 thods of BDA and BDR that thods of BDA and BDR roved an app is mitigated, and what limitations on is mitigated, own immediate risk assessment risk assessment immediate own roved me work) or Configuration Deviation List Deviation or Configuration work) the app may have The aircraft The aircraft or damage is outside those bounds, If no MEL/CDL exists, or does endanger flight safety If the damage/defect of damage from a known baseline configuration, with OEM “One or more qualified technicians determining the extent SURVEY / STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND PME AND ENGAGEMENT STAKEHOLDER / SURVEY was phase survey a two of policy and doctrine, the review Following viewed is currently BDAR of how a picture develop to conducted within and outside the corps. sent to (attached at appendix 1) was Phase 1. A questionnaire aviation and a sample the RAEME ground of 65 personnel from Support Corps. and Combat as well as members of Combat streams, held by was session a discussion the survey, to Phase 2. Concurrently discuss 1 Bde (Darwin) and other NT units to RAEME personnel from at the tactical level. BDAR for a suitable framework three highlighted group and the discussion responses The survey main points: and EME decision makers at a tactical (up to maintainers Firstly, to and BDR as tactical actions required define BDA level formation) and enable the decision making of an operational support a mission include: of responses Examples level. at the lowest commander is: BDA would offer an ideal location for a similar document governing governing a similar document for location ideal an offer would of RAEME equipment, of ground the BDAR streams the two with the through the higher level being linked at and BDAR maintenance and ADDP. DEFLOGMAN understanding that informs maintenance of aviation The other aspect Safety Aviation Defence revised is the recently processes of BDAR Framework, specifically occurs when damage is sustained to an aircraft. These methods when damage is sustained to occurs and can be of tactical imperative in order risk accept progressively summarised as follows: 1. Method to have that List (systems within or damage are If faults be fitted). to that do not have (items can continue. operation these bounds, 2. Method the aircrew. from need endorsement of the aircraft employment 3. Method assessment, a technical with can informed commanders, not viable, their judgement of SFARP. the risk to retain elect to Clearance. Command 5 – Immediate Method captain makes their the aircraft a technical assessment is conducted to determine if the defect/ determine to conducted is assessment a technical Primary structure Eg. flight safety. damage in question endangers electrical arcing. system, of an emergency failure damage, mitigation is applied (ie isolated or no once no, is If the answer with the can continue, then operation an damaged component) what mitigations can continue, long operation deciding how delegate inspect the to frequently if and how is in place, repair or temp defect, further degradation how the SPO and: contact unsure, maintainers are a. Method 2. to enable return data to Get more b. repair. Get an approved Clearance. Command 4 – Deliberate Method when confronted with a worse tactical consequence. with a worse when confronted that the are this policy area The primary deductions from within the Army Aviation of BDAR understanding and treatment the ground with that of is not aligned community maintenance that the cascading model and secondly, community, maintenance a viable offers stream used within the aviation assessment of BDA model of BDA. Corps a consolidated for framework articles

Continued from previous page … and optimal BDAR capability, logistics system inputs such as BDAR training, procedures and resources need to be incorporated into conceptual sense, they define the aim of BDAR to be to “restore the capability management cycle by OEMs and CASG. In essence, the minimum essential combat capabilities to support a specific a FIC based approach to building BDAR capability. Whilst this may combat mission or enable the equipment to self-recover” and be impractical during the design phase, at the very least it should provide a detailed list of the general principles of BDAR, including occur during the life of the equipment at key junctures such a life of the correct methods of reconnecting BDR activities with the standard type reviews. Just as the current RODUM process provides data on maintenance chain once the tactical mission has concluded. In terms equipment faults, a process needs to be created to allow to testing of building and applying a BDAR capability the Field Manual offers and reporting of BDAR actions. direction on the different BDAR skill sets required of equipment operators, maintainers and commanders, as well as the essential The study of BDR techniques for ballistic damage to the Eurocopter elements of peacetime BDAR training programs. Finally, both (Bruner and Gresle 2009) also supports the concept of BDAR manuals provide detailed directions on how to execute BDAR, in integration within capability management. The study details an the form of BDA checklists, breakdowns of in-service BDR kits, and OEM led and endorsed trial of composite repair techniques to the instructions on the correct recording and reporting procedures for Eurocopter fuselage for use in battle damage situations. The state BDAR actions. aim of the trial was to provide an authorised BDAR process that meets the requirements of having “simple processes and tools”, These documents support two aspects of the development of “low sensitivity to environmental conditions”, and facilitating the Australian BDAR capability. From a practical perspective, they offer “best repair in prevailing conditions with available resources, in the tangible information on the methods and resources required to available time”. This provides illustrates the types of support to BDAR conduct BDAR, including the criticality of peacetime BDAR training. capability that should be sought from the OEM of Australian Land From a conceptual perspective, they illustrate the efficacy of an Materiel in future projects as it illustrates a singularity of purpose overarching BDAR policy that sits between strategic maintenance within capability management to best support the operators and guidance and equipment-specific technical information. In the maintainers of equipment in adverse operational conditions. Australian context, this could take the form of a General BDAR EMEI, an LMM SOP, or an addition to the LWPG. Tactical research UK Military policy From an operational perspective, two research streams from the US and Polish Armies outline how BDAR capability can be designed and The primary British Army doctrine related to BDAR is contained in enabled at the tactical level. Expedient Repair doctrine (MoD 2015), which appears to sit between US BDAR policy, and current ADF CMAINT policies. The policy contains A study conducted by the US Army Research Laboratory (Roach a greater emphasis on the requirement for expedient repairs to be 1994), provides a basic model to describe the occurrence of battle accompanied with “engineering judgement from an Engineering damage and subsequent levels of assessment and classification. Officer” to determine technical risk and constraints on use of This offers a perspective that fills the current gap in Australian BDAR equipment under BDR, but also details procedures for the routine policy and doctrine, being the specific actions required of equipment use of BDR kits and standard BDR procedures by REME tradesmen. operators, tactical maintainers and operational commanders, and is Another key element is the direction that maintainers should receive depicted below: general expedient repair training throughout routine annual training, Description reinforced by dependency specific training during pre-deployment training. State Level 1: Initial Configuration (approved configuration, maintained IAW authorised procedures) The Expedient Repair policy also supports the development of Australian BDAR capability, complementing the US doctrine with Action Physics (threat action) regard to how and when BDAR training is conducted and the use of State Level 2: Damage State (battle damage has occurred) standardised BDR stores and procedures, but also outlining a model Action Engineering (repair) of engineering rigour that may be more palatable to Australian appetites for elimination of technical risk. State Level 3: Remaining Capabilities Engineering research Action Operation of remaining capabilities State Level 4: Remaining Combat Utility There is a range of literature that helps to conceptualise an Australian BDAR framework that emphasises tactical BDAR, whilst Table 1. Basic BDAR progression still recognising and integrating the work of CASG and OEM from a capability design, implementation and management level. This model articulates to both commanders and maintainers, a logical flow of information and actions that connects maintenance with From an engineering and capability management standpoint, combat functionality. For example, when applying this to a vehicle in studies commissioned by Eurocopter (Bruner and Gresle 2009) an operational context, the following would occur: and French military land materiel provider GIAT (Monin et al 2006) offer perspectives on the linkage between engineering and tactical Description maintenance. State Level 1: Initial Configuration (approved configuration, Monin et al (2006) discuss the concept of regeneration engineering maintained IAW authorised procedures) as the method of estimating a system’s ability to “regain operational Action Vehicle sustains battle damage and is no longer capabilities following damage and/or failure” (pg 3) and note compliant with its initial configuration that this is a key engineering activity that must occur during State Level 2: Damage State (battle damage has occurred, system design and as an ongoing process throughout the system’s some capabilities are damaged) operational life. They also note that the process is not merely a systems engineering concept, but requires significant input from Logistics Support Analysis. The implications of this in relation to an Australian BDAR framework is that creation of a tactical level BDAR capability is only a partial solution. To create a sustainable RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

48 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 49 articles -Crew level BDAR BDAR -Crew level training specific -Equipment procedures BDAR (handbooks) -Basic BDR kit (small bag size) BDR -Enhanced kit (trunk/s size, including armour repair) detailed BDAR -More training -Containerised, BDR deployable workshop -Comprehensive BDR kits expertise -Technical and authority to extended conduct BDR or make backload decision to out of AO. Continued next page … Functions BDA -Immediate diagnosis capability Inputs to using a -Crew repair BDR kit that is CES to the equipment -Link between equipment/crew and Battalion PL (A2 Maintenance ech) BDR in loc -Affect within capacity or to recovery conduct A2 ech -Last line of BDAR in -Last line of BDAR the AO enhanced -Affect eg. Composite BDAR patching,material repair elec sys Operator / Operator Company Dedicated logistics support, and supply sources”. conducting operation in the long distance from their own Table 4. Polish BDAR Model for Mechanised Brigade Model for BDAR 4. Polish Table “The system of BDR is also indispensable in case (sic) of restore combat power of fighting units”. elasticity and; thus, resulted in inabilities to recover and (the battlefield maintenance system) repair capacities and Lack of a tactical BDAR capability “significantly reduced its operations” and “training programs for logistics specialists”. repair equipment”, “instructions for operating in combat constrained from conducting BDR due to a lack of “special Tactical maintenance units and mobile repair elements are Level (organisation (organisation Level and personnel) 1: Level Crew 2: Level (possibly FRT A1 Ech as part of Bn BCT) 3: Level section from or Coy Maintenance Bn supporting Bde or Div Maint Area Whilst the above framework does not consider the role of an A2 the role does not consider framework Whilst the above an it provides process, echelon type organisation in the BDAR or being in use, that are of the type of systems example excellent studies both Polish Moreover, military forces. other by considered highlight the of this paper in that they premises support the key lines the existing capability onto BDAR impose an effective ability to support, ceases effectively of maintenance and the notion that BDAR within and repaired of equipment cannot be assessed when a piece theatre. an operational The study then goes on to outline a proposed BDAR capability that is BDAR outline a proposed The study then goes on to to echelon, through A1 Team of a Combat equivalent the from tiered and Bde Battlefield Clearance of a CSSB, Company the Maintenance details the specifics of the model: 5 below Table Team. of 70%+ of a unit’s combat power could be extended from three three from be extended could power combat of a unit’s of 70%+ factor. on optimisation depending days of each ten to days the assesses and Kowalski) 2011 (Smal from study Polish A second a mechanised brigade, within BDAR of executing constraints current that given context, Australian the current to parallels direct and offers at Brigade echelons of logistics and maintenance system the Polish Polish the existing ours. In assessing is almost identical to level the following: the analysis noted of repair, system ould be of greatest ould be of greatest Level 4) w Utilities ( Remaining Capabilities (some or all capabilities effect Utility (combat Remaining Combat Capabilities stillCapabilities fully functional Capabilities damaged integrally be repaired Capabilities that cannot time and resources within available Repairs possible capabilities Residual capacity of repaired on which (dependent utility of the system Combat repaired) capabilities are Description a element conduct maintenance and integral The crew a BDA and provide of the vehicle, functional assessment that details: commander the operational to • • • • • • Maintainer and crew execute BDR IAW Commander’s Commander’s BDR IAW execute Maintainer and crew and time. resources direct, available 3: Level of functionality) levels varying to repaired capabilities of remaining Operation 4: Level and repaired functionality of remaining by afforded capabilities). Commander decides on which repairs are to be to are decides on which repairs Commander based on the mission and in which order, conducted particular capabilities. for requirement Table 3. M1A1 Mobility BDA Classification System Classification 3. M1A1 Mobility BDA Table Classification codeClassification Description M0M1M2M3 No mobility damage speed (slight) Reduced speed (significant) Reduced immobilisation Total Action (BDA): Maintenance State Action State Action (BDR): Maintenance State decision: Command Table 2. BDAR process flow applied to a Battle Vehicle Damaged applied to flow process 2. BDAR Table This system of classification provides a simple mechanism that provides of classification This system complete maintainer could and integral an equipment operator BDA of the the foundation form and use to post-battle, immediately the In our context, commander. the operational to that is provided is an area checklists and tools BDA specific of platform development be included in equipment specific EMEI or ILSI. that could of assessment is the recent of research area Another informative An analysis of the possibilities Army. capabilities in the Polish BDAR 2011) concluded (Smal and Furch repairs and needs of expedient organisations to of tactical repair the capability extending that by in the increase a significant was there repairs, expedient conduct power combat retain to capacity of fighting formations resultant of 20% The specific model used figures conditions. under operational of with the repairability moderated per day, attrition rates vehicle that retention and illustrated units, and the capacity of repair vehicles Furthermore, if the EME commander / decision maker had an if the EME commander Furthermore, inherent have would the tactical plan, they understanding of intimate knowledge of which Combat importance to the commander, and therefore could offer a triaged offer could and therefore the commander, to importance of tactical in order repairs possible that itemises assessment technical importance. as a case study, use the M1A1 Abrams The study goes on to and that allows operators tool and describes a basic assessment capabilities of the tank’s key the state classify rapidly maintainers to communications) ammunition, firepower, acquisition, crew, (mobility, completely disabled to through completely on a scale from the Mobility capability of the tank can be example, functional. 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RESEARCH CONCLUSION BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE AUSTRALIAN BDAR CAPABILITY The assertions and deductions made from the above analysis lead This section of the paper proposes a BDAR capability framework to the conclusion that Army’s current BDAR capability is not a for Army that satisfies the foundational concepts of BDAR and the suitable or sustainable capability for the future. In order to provide capability objectives listed above. This framework is comprised of the foundation for a new BDAR framework, a list of key capability four elements: common definitions of Battle Damage, BDA and objectives is proposed below: BDR; a generic decision making tool for operational commanders to make the BDR/recover/destroy decision; a framework linking Command and Management the maintenance and command actions of BDAR to existing lines of An improved policy framework that orchestrates BDAR considerations maintenance, and a FIC-based list of the enabling actions needed to and authorities from DEFLOGMAN, ADDP, CSS LWP, LMM SOP, TRAMML implement the framework coherently. and individual platform EMEI. DEFINITIONS A BDAR process that is integrated into the existing lines of Battle Damage maintenance support from sub-unit to theatre level. Battle Damage is any damage sustained by a piece of equipment in A defined BDA process that facilitates articulation of technical an operational situation that reduces the equipment to a condition risk, repair priority and tactical outcomes of any BDR, allowing an below its authorised configuration and capability. operational commander to make the repair vs recover vs destroy decision. Battle Damage Assessment A risk threshold and decision support tool for operational Provision of tactical level technical advice to the commander on commanders down to the lowest level to make the above decision in further operational use of equipment. any given operational context. Battle Damage Repair Organisation Non-standard repair to return equipment to a level of functionality Coherent organisation of Army’s BDAR requirements with CASG and IOT achieve a specific purpose for a specific mission / timeframe. Land Materiel OEM to ensure that BDAR is a consideration throughout the capability life cycle. MAINTENANCE Major Systems Major systems are designed to facilitate the conduct of BDAR. CMAINT All maintenance that BDAR Feedback loops are in-built to allow passage of data from tactical deviates from standard CMAINT with BDAR into through-life systems engineering. maintenance. Operational imperative Support Leverage personnel exchange programs, technology and communications to link OEM and CASG expertise with tactical level maintainers in barracks and on operations. Personnel Training of equipment operators in basic BDAR to reduce draw on maintenance personnel. Increase the value added by RAEME GSO within combat units by making them a key enabler of BDAR. Dedicated BDAR training for all personnel charged with BDAR Table 5. Location of BDAR within the maintenance system responsibilities, both in the RAEME Subject 4 suite of courses and in unit technical training programs. COMMAND AUTHORITY FOR BDAR Collective Training Critical to the BDAR framework is the authorisation for operational BDAR competencies are incorporated into combat unit and formation commanders to decide between BDR, recovery or destruction METL and collective training serials. of equipment. Given that the specific levels of risk allowed to Threat and platform specific BDAR training is incorporated into MST/ commanders will vary significantly based on operational threats and MRA missions, the basic decision support matrix provided below outlines the decision flow of operational commanders from crew through to Facilities and Training Areas FSG level, with the numbers equating to the order of decisions to be Maintainers have access to training areas and training aids that taken: facilitate the safe and realistic conduct of BDAR training within Australia. Supplies Appropriate tools and parts are provided to facilitate BDAR at each level. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

50 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 51 articles specific tenance and tenance d allocate d allocate sion ct standard ct standard Continued next page … recovered, imminent danger to imminent danger to recovered, – destroy life crew imminent danger to recovered, – destroy life crew recovered, imminent danger to life life imminent danger to recovered, – destroy or BG mission BSG, no recovery to FSG possible FSG possible to BSG, no recovery destroy 5. Equip cannot be repaired or cannot be repaired Equip 5. or cannot be repaired Equip 5. 4. Equip beyond repair and burden on and burden repair beyond Equip 4. Not authorised 3. Communicate BDA event to BDE HQ and FSG to event BDA Communicate and initiate repair beyond classify decision to Potential NSB action and backload to replacement by repair Communicate BDA event to BSG or Bde BCT to event BDA Communicate based on repair/recov/destroy Subsequent decision to BG mission Communicate BDA event to BG and A2 ech (notify if likely to event BDA Communicate BDR) be a BSG level to based on CT repair/recov/destroy Subsequent decision to mission Communicate BDA event information to CT and A1 ech to information event BDA Communicate decision on repair/recov/destroy Immediate parameters. In the case of BDAR, operational planners woul In the case of BDAR, operational parameters. condition BG BCT/AVN battle, backload to FSG backload to battle, battle, backload to NSB backload to battle, Recover CT A1 Ech by recovery Initiate 3. base in current only) fly to (AVN 4. BG A2 Ech/BG by recovery Initiate 4. BSG /BDE BCT by recovery Initiate 4. Destroy or cannot be repaired Equip 5. 3. Cannot be repaired, not required in not required Cannot be repaired, 3. 2. Cannot be repaired, not required in not required Cannot be repaired, 2. damage, and the capacity of the deployed logistics system to condu to logistics system capacity of the deployed and the damage, tion (including Army Aviation) is proposed, and details the relevant main and details the relevant is proposed, tion (including Army Aviation) Table 6. BDAR Decision matrix for operational commanders operational for Decision matrix 6. BDAR Table CSSB Maint Coy conduct detailed BDA at Bde ECP or at Bde ECP detailed BDA conduct MaintCSSB Coy BMA and time direction Comd BDR IAW Conduct BDR kit and possibly using medium grade thresholds, BDR locally equip specific and general made parts, FSG / CASG link to with comms (possibly procedures / OEM) direction BSG Comd’s BDR IAW and record Classify A2 ech conduct BDA at CT ECP or in A2 loc at CT ECP BDA A2 ech conduct and time direction Comd BDR IAW Conduct BDR kit, using light grade equip specific thresholds, BCT by assisted (possibly BDR procedures and general maintainers) direction BG Comd’s BDR IAW and record Classify A1 ech debrief crew, conduct initial BDA at site, brief at site, initial BDA conduct A1 ech debrief crew, commander and time thresholds, direction Comd BDR IAW Conduct BDR kit,using tradesman’s equip specific and general BDR procedures direction CT Comd’s BDR IAW and record Classify Crew conduct functionality assessment post BD functionality assessment conduct Crew FE) incident (alone or with maintenance equipment specific BDR IAW operator Conduct and basic BDR kit procedures repair later repair later repair extended use with BDR applied extended short term with BDR applied for objective operational by replacement is not possible is not possible replacement by or sufficient parts/tools/facilities standard conduct to do not exist in theatre repairs 1. Repair to continue current mission current continue Repair to 1. allow recovery Repair to 2. 3. Repair to allow recovery Repair to 3. allow recovery Repair to 3. 1. Repair to continue current mission current continue Repair to 1. allow and keep moving Repair to 2. mission current continue Repair to 1. allow and keep moving Repair to 2. 2. Repair to sub optimal state for use for sub optimal state Repair to 2. 1. Repair to optimal state for for optimal state Repair to 1. not possible) not 1. Repair using BDR only if repair Repair using BDR only if repair 1. Level 4 (close) Level Brigade Support Group Level 3 (integral) Level unit / Battlegroup Level 2 (integral) Level / sub unit Team Combat BDAR LevelBDAR 1 (immediate) Level / pilot / operator Crew functions Maintenance functions Command Crew / Aircraft / Aircraft Crew Captain Commander maint is standard (assuming BDR Combat Team / AVN AVN / Team Combat SQN BG) (AVN Battlegroup BSG FSG EXECUTING BDAR EXECUTING forma within a combat BDAR for framework The following A helpful comparison for the use of this tool is the Rules of Engagement construct, whereby personnel and commanders are issued are personnel and commanders Rules of Engagement construct, is the tool the use of this whereby for A helpful comparison ROE based on the operational environment, likely threats and mission and mission environment,ROE based on the operational likely threats authority matrix, within the BDAR such as mis thresholds and decision adding conditions a specific set of constraints commanders types of equipment types / values, time, repair constraints, and recovery. repair occur: to functions that are command articles

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BDAR Level Maintenance functions Command functions Level 5 (general) FSG Maint Coy conduct detailed BDA at FMA, possibly Summarise and communicate consolidated BDAR report Force / Theatre Support with deployed OEM support to NSB Group Conduct BDR IAW Comd direction and time Conduct logistic support assessment and determine if thresholds using BDR kit, possible locally sourced or operational requirements and logistic deﬁciencies warrant manufactured parts, general BDR procedures, possibly extensive BDR. with deployed OEM support or comms link Initiate backload to NSB action ICW replacement demand. Classify and record BDR IAW FSG Comd’s direction Operational level review and revision of BDAR authorities for subordinate commanders Level 6 (mounting) Support in theatre BDAR via deployed OEM reps or Monitor and support operational level review and revision National Support Base remote comms of BDAR authorities for subordinate commanders Collate BDAR reporting to inform revision of BDAR procedures, resources and training Collate BDAR reporting to inform through life capability enhancements Table 7. BDAR execution matrix BUILDING THE FIC FOR BDAR The implementation of the above BDAR framework will require orchestrated action from all levels of the Corps, across all FIC areas. These are listed below:

BDAR Level Action required Command and Development and alignment of Doctrine Management ADDP 4.5 -Addition of the concept of BDAR as an operational sub-set of CMAINT, subject to specific controls as stipulated in an operational TIMS DEFLOGMAN – Contingency Maintenance -Revision of this chapter to: -Explicitly define BD, BDA and BDR as they relate to Land Materiel -Link to the AAP and LMM SOP for detailed guidance on BDAR for ground and aviation LMM SOP -Creation of an LMM SOP for BDAR (or incorporation of BDAR guidance into any CMAINT SOP) -Consider the Aust. Air. Pub on BDAR as a model. TRAMML - Incorporate direction on the recording of BDR actions and the correct method of terminating BDR classification when standard or CMAINT re-commences. LWP 4.2.2 -Amendment of this LWP to reflect: -The basic definitions, considerations and principles of BDAR -The conduct of BDAR within each line of maintenance -Addition of BDAR tasks to the roles and responsibilities of RAEME Commanders -BDAR inputs to maintenance and CSS planning/MAP -BDAR considerations for design of unit technical training programs EMEI -Creation of a general BDAR EMEI, similar in content to the US BDAR Field Manual, detailing: -Basic BDAR principles -A standardised tactical BDA procedure -Generic BDR procedures for tasks such as hose and pipe repair, armour patching, composite repair -Creation of platform specific BDAR EMEI for all major Land Materiel platforms, detailing: -OEM endorsed Minimum Equipment and Configuration Deviation Lists -Equipment specific BDA checklists/proformas -OEM approved BDR procedures -BDR stores/kits authorised for use on the platform RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

52 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 53 articles Continued next page … Operational theatre Battle Damage vector assessment and creation of operational commander’s BDAR Authority BDAR commander’s of operational and creation assessment Battle Damage vector theatre Operational matrix. -Introduction of BDAR theory. of BDAR -Introduction understanding of the skills of their personnel. facilitate to continuum training BDAR of the CFN-WO -Explanation course. TRF-SO Module 1 of the proposed from – using material -Detailed theory of BDAR on a BD event. a BG COMD to a back-brief based on providing assessment -BDAR BDAR. incorporating program, training -Design a unit technical analysis during MAP. as part of CSS factors -BDAR SPTORD. the CSS to appendix -Design of a Cbt Bde BDAR proposal. theory – as per current -Detailed BDAR - -Introduction to BDA concepts – role of an A1 echelon CFN in supporting the FRT commander. of an A1 echelon CFN in supporting the FRT – role concepts BDA to -Introduction systems. other general PMV, L121, EMEI for EMEI, BDAR general publications – BDAR technical BDAR to -Introduction BDR kits. level and FRT and use of vehicle BDR procedures BDR – general to -Introduction Creation of technical and non-technical positions with ownership of BDAR capability development and management. development capability of BDAR positions with ownership and non-technical technical of Creation Continued use of DSTG to support in depth technical research into BDA and emerging BDR techniques to better inform inform better to BDR techniques and emerging BDA into research support in depth technical to use of DSTG Continued actions. tactical BDAR Land Materiel MSA to specify and build dedicated communication channels between OEM and deployed maintainers OEM and deployed channels between communication specify and build dedicated MSA to Land Materiel advice. and technical actions with expertise specifically support BDAR to specifications. employment into responsibilities of BDAR Incorporation Inclusion of BDAR objectives in Defence Entrepreneurs Forum and other ‘good ideas’ formats to allow tactical level allow tactical level to formats and other ‘good ideas’ Forum Entrepreneurs objectives in Defence Inclusion of BDAR learning. continuous BDAR feedback into major and design serials for mapping process maintainers and decision makers in BDAR Inclusion of tactical level systems. Incorporation of operation-specific BDAR authority matrices into deployed force TIMS, authorised by deployed and JOC deployed authorised by TIMS, force deployed into matrices authority BDAR of operation-specific Incorporation TRA major of and build knowledge platforms gain increased to Army maintainers for of OEM placements Development maintenance. tactical and NSB level between relationships Seek participation or joint ownership of BDAR training and doctrine development. Most applicable to aviation and RAAF. and RAAF. and doctrine development. aviation Most applicable to training of BDAR Seek participation or joint ownership joint funding and manning. through courses training Revitalisation of RAAF BDAR Eg. Seek inclusion in the BDAR activities of international partners that have mature BDAR processes. Eg. Link BDAR to IE to Link BDAR Eg. processes. BDAR mature partners that have activities of international Seek inclusion in the BDAR doctrine. of BDAR reviews and other activities. Seek participation in NATO Longlook Ex for outcomes Separation of non-BDAR CMAINT from deployed BDAR procedures. Eg. Vehicle accidents in a FOB are not treated as BDAR as BDAR treated not are in a FOB accidents Vehicle Eg. procedures. BDAR deployed CMAINT from non-BDAR of Separation the use of that vehicle. for a tactical imperative becomes there unless Allocation of BDAR training aid versions of major systems to unit or regional locations to facilitate beneficial and safe beneficial and safe facilitate locations to unit or regional to of major aid versions systems Allocation training of BDAR in Australia. training BDAR Individual training: RAEME ROBC Planning Activity – Staff LOIC TRF-SO Through life support: life Through - reviews. as part of mid-life reviews process of BDAR -Incorporation - - / champions: stewards BDAR Organisational - Informal feedback loops: feedback Informal - partners: International - - / BOI: Provisioning - - - - support: DSTG - Initial Trade Training Initial Trade Deployed force procedures: force Deployed SupportPersonnel Joint effort: MAE: Major Systems / IIS: Development Organisationintegration OEM BDAR LevelBDAR required Action articles

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BDAR Level Action required Equipment maintenance courses: -Use of platform specific BDAR EMEI, BDR Kits. -Platform specific BDA processes and integration with operators. Sub 4 CPL: -Support to BDAR at CT A1 echelon level – conduct a BDA and back-brief a CT Comd on a BD event. -Tactical level recording and reporting of BDAR. -Greater trade-specific instruction on technical BDAR considerations. Sub 4 SGT: -Support to BDAR at BG A2 echelon or CSSB level – conduct a BDA in support of a BG ASM and EME Officer. Sub 4 WO: -Support to BDAR at BG, BSG or FSG level – conduct a BDA. -Detailed BDAR considerations and processes – possibly as per the revised Module 1 to TRF SO. -Developing BDAR within unit technical training programs. Aviation: -Work currently underway at AAvnTC to revise and build Aircraft BDA capability and training progression for aviation maintainers. Professional Development: -Mandated PD for GSO and Engineering Officers IAW current work being done with UNSW ref. Masters of Systems Engineering or Asset Management Collective Unit internal training: Training -Development of resources and policy to guide unit technical training programs with BDAR objectives. FORGEN / RTS: -Incorporation of BDAR objectives in the METL for CSS sub-units, CSSB and FSB, linked to their respective roles in the lines of BDAR. -Use of BDAR serials during simulation activities to better test command authorities and decision making under conventional warfighting scenarios without compromising limited physical training time. MST / MRA: -Incorporation of BDAR training serials on pre-deployment training to add currency to competence in BDAR, and provide operationally specific guidance on the likely BD vectors, approved BDR techniques, command authorities. Training Areas Training facilities: and Facilities -Use of portable training aids and stores could be accommodated within existing training areas and facilities. -Long-term infrastructure development could include BDAR simulation centres in the same style as the casualty simulation centre at Army School of Health. Supplies BDR kits: -Equipment specific BDR kits issued as CES to vehicles – either all vehicles or only to pre-deployment training and operational fleets. -Generic BDR kits (with increasing capacity) for issue at CT A1, BG A2, BSG and FSG level for repairs such as: -Hose, pipe and hydraulic line repair -Electrical cable and loom repair -Metal patching, armour repair -Composite structure repair BDA kits: -BDA kits for issue at BG, BSG and FSG level to allow field based conduct of tasks such as: -Non-destructive testing Training aids: -Vehicles that have sustained battle damage and been RTA, or vehicles that have been disposed of. Table 8. FIC requirements for proposed BDAR framework. CONCLUSION This paper has attempted to provide a compelling argument as to the deficiency of the Australian Army’s current BDAR system, and the need to design a BDAR capability that meets the requirements of future threats, addresses current capability gaps and accommodates the best examples of BDAR theory and practice from other sources. The framework provided in part two of the paper is designed to provide a useable set of definitions and concepts for BDAR in the future, along with an assessment of the enabling actions that will need to occur to allow a fully

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 integrated BDAR capability across Army and its supporting agencies.

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How can the education and training of junior officers and artificers be developed to enhance the technical C2 between the workshop commander, artificer and supported elements? CAPT Andrew Barker

Introduction Disagree: Four respondents Neutral: Six respondents Agree: 12 respondents 1. The employment of the junior RAEME (ground) officer has been a contentious point of discussion for many years. Workshops Strongly agree: Five respondents (WKSP) platoon commanders have traditionally tendered towards 9. Although some respondents did identify they disagreed or administrative functions or ‘pool’ officers, while the ASM has been strongly disagreed with the problem statement, the majority of relied upon to answer maintenance RFIs and provide feedback respondents (60%) either agreed or strongly agreed. to Commanding Officers and Executive Authorities. It has been suggested that the key causes of this are as follows: 10. Question Two. Of those who agreed or strongly agreed with the problem statement, the identified causes were able to be a. a lack of technical training, education and knowledge grouped into the following criteria: b. the ASM being unwilling to give up ‘control’ of a workshop to a. A lack of technical training through the Officer training a perceived unqualified officer continuum c. a lack of delineation between the roles and responsibilities of b. Attitudes (both junior WKSP COMD and ASM) not consistent each position. with continual development of the junior officer 2. During the development of this discussion paper the Corps c. A confusion or lack of understanding of the roles and has been engaged to clarify the problem and identify possible responsibilities of the WKSP COMD compared with the ASM solutions. It should be noted that this problem is perceived to be related to ground RAEME only, due to the difference in training d. Excessive administration/paperwork and education of RAEME Aviation. Further, whilst the outcomes e. A lack of ‘relevance’ of the RAEME officer. will have impact and potential benefit for WKSP and ASMs at all levels, greatest focus has been on the junior WKSP Commander 11. The ‘lack of relevance of the RAEME officer’ in most cases (i.e. Lieutenant). referred to the fact that the RAEME officer was often the first logistics officer moved within a unit to fill a manning shortfall, as Aim they were not considered to have as much value as some of the 3. The aim of this paper is to summarise the research into the above other officers. topic and to outline the proposed recommendations that can 12. Question Three. A number of solutions were proposed. Of those be implemented to develop solutions to mitigate the problem identified, weighting was placed on those raised by three or statement. more survey respondents, and four were identified for mention Conduct in this paper: 4. The topic response was developed through a combination of a. Further technical training of junior officers formal surveys and informal discussions. b. Implementation of standardised duty statements for WKSP 5. Surveys. Two surveys were developed and personnel were COMD and ASM invited from a variety of rank and organisation to provide c. Employ additional administrative staff or restructure existing responses. The participants varied in rank from SGT-COL and administrative staff allocations (to action this requires analysis included appointments from Combat Brigades, SOCOMD, HQ JOC, of Army’s Unit Entitlement views and beyond the scope of AHQ, HQ FORCOMD, ALTC, CASG and Plan Centaur. this topic) 6. Survey 1. Survey 1 sought to identify the Corps opinion of the d. Further integration of officer and NCO courses. problem statement, and identify proposed mitigation strategies. Over 150 individuals were invited to respond, with only 29 Proposals individuals responding. This sample size causes concerns with 13. The proposals were corroborated throughout various discussions validity and reliability of the data; however, the responses were between the topic lead and RAEME personnel across Army. This considered to provide valuable feedback, from a motivated few. was considered to be an important part of the process as it 7. The survey 1 questions were as follows: suggests broad Corps agreeance to the proposed solutions. Problem Statement: Junior RAEME Officers in workshops tend to 14. Army has already noted the need to provide foundational be employed as administrative assistants rather than commanders technical training to newly appointed RAEME LTs. A trial course of their workshops. is being conducted at ASEME and will further inform how best to upskill the officer workforce. As such, addressing this need is Question One. On a scale of 1-5 (1=strongly disagree, 5=strongly considered beyond the scope of this paper. agree), to what extent do you agree with the problem statement? 15. Two key proposals have been developed to enhance the Question Two. What is the cause of this problem? Technical C2 of the WKSP: Question Three. What can be done to address this problem? Proposal One. Development of duty statements for the WKSP 8. Question One. The following results were received from Question COMD and ASM One: Proposal Two. Integration of Officer and NCO courses Strongly disagree: Two respondents RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

56 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 57 articles without appropriate without appropriate Continued next page … however, It is suggested that the ‘lack of It is suggested The options considered for for The options considered the issue outlined in survey one; in survey one; the issue outlined implementation, the desired effect will not be achieved. There There willeffect not be achieved. the desired implementation, to the information promulgate appropriately to is a requirement will at the unit that the duty statements be implemented ensure the implementation have for A number of considerations level. been outlined below. Inclusion in doctrine/policy. 4-2 the MAE, were LWD reside should the statements where the duty statements for and tasks role 4-2-2.The and LWP-CSS any ASM, be applicable to be generic to designed to were to MAE is not considered the this reason For of trade. regardless outlined specifications are as the Artificer be a suitable location maintenance doctrinal key the two In considering trade. by is and Control – Command 4-2 LWD 5 to Chapter documents, the inclusion of for be the most suitable option to considered about information contains This already the duty statements. and ASM. Commander of the Maintenance the responsibilities as an nest in this chapter willThe duty statements appropriately to annex, is intended and the function of the duty statements title outlines. as the topic C2, additional Technical provide Commanders. to Promulgation 1 is an issue outlined in survey of the RAEME officer relevance’ the sub-unit either commander command, by which is manifest those who generally These positions are or unit commander. the ASM the RAEME and also re-role from directly seek advice the be filled to needs with the perception when a vacancy officer the these reasons, For in their absence. ASM can fulfil the role commanders to be promulgated needs to change in relationship personnel; with the method who will maintenance be employing change. cultural implementing the required being fundamental to embedded in Army culture, become and ASM have Comd change to 1. Any attempt Survey from identified in the results strategy, communication and precise a clear requires this culture If the relevant capability. change will the outlining how increase will the benefit these measures do not appreciate commanders of this will The focus they is risk not be adopted. there achieve, for WKSP Comd in use of the be the increase message to needs the WKSP in removing briefing and planning, and a decrease fulfil other roles. their primary position to from Comd outline Army to to be communicated need to duty statements personnel. This maintenance of our key the shift in employment outlining the Chief of Army with a brief to should be initiated will a Chief of Army Directive this, Following view. the Corps outline that this to messaging platform an appropriate provide of RAEME,is not only the view of but also the senior leadership of the duty the employment will enforce This directive the Army. an understanding of the research while providing statements, will they be and how formed, were which they from and reasons of benefit. which the duty through documents, of two development of the with a brief explanation can be promulgated, statements maintenance the ‘Guide for These documents are background. maintenance of effective and the ‘Overview commanders’ Inclusion in these documents will unit commanders.’ for practices within a unit, that the commanders the assessing ensure often of will what is required know officer, and senior assessing officer those positions against position and will employ be able to each including as part of reporting. those tasks, Duty Statement Implementation Statement Duty 24. Identifying the roles and tasks of each position will certainly treat treat 24. position will certainly of each and tasks the roles Identifying 25. 26. 27. the WKSP between the relationship pertaining to The issues these duty statements, upon the two 28. has agreed the Corps Once 29. on the has the lead currently In addition, Plan Centaur Feedback from Survey Two was was Two Survey from Feedback Development of Sergeant and Corporal duty and Corporal of Sergeant Development Over 150 individuals were invited to respond with respond to invited 150 individuals were Over for each individual position (i.e. OC WKSP Coy) aligning with OC WKSP Coy) individual position (i.e. each for Brigade Standing Instructions 16 Aviation used by the format ensuring standardisation Series, - Maintenance (Logistics) best from and implementing learning the Corps across all from Army WKSP. practice of existing ‘all-Corps’ and extra-regimental tasks ‘all-Corps’of existing and extra-regimental opposed to specific to WKSP size (i.e. Company or Troop) Troop) or Company (i.e. WKSP size specific to opposed to allwill positions and ranks, allow implementation across allowing of WKSP specific inclusion embedding the change yet tasks. of advice to the maintenance commander, CO of the FE and CO commander, the maintenance to of advice of the FE and dependencies the CO to dependencies.’ Advice of the Workshop be a responsibility to is considered Commander. and human resource management of subordinates.’ This management of subordinates.’ and human resource of the Workshop be the responsibility to is considered applied in the duty responsibilities with different Commander, the manages workforce; Commander (Workshop statements with DSCM-A.) and manages intent ASM executes c. duty statements develop should be to progression The aim for b. b. allows supplementation tasks maintenance on key The focus considerations: a. and ASM, all as WKSP COMD covering One duty statement combined to develop the two duty statements that can be found that can be found duty statements two the develop to combined B (ASM). and annex A (WKSP COMD) at annex Results from Survey Two. Survey from Results sought to refine the role of the WKSP COMD and ASM into an and ASM into of the WKSP COMD the role refine sought to a develop it sought to understand format. to Secondly, easy two position. The survey each for list of doctrinal/generic tasks as follows: questions were of the WKSP COMD? What is/should be the role of the WKSP COMD? be the tasks What are/should of the ASM? What is/should be the role ASM? of the Workshop the tasks be What are/should Survey Two. Survey further This lack of response responses. 40 personnel providing upon agreed the in resolving the Corps from apathy suggested and SNCOs. our Officers clarity for role that RAEME lacks view this topic, particularly following the back brief to HOC RAEME.this topic, the back brief to following particularly given was consideration of this measure, the success ensure To as well as the duty statement of the the development to participants to invited Two implementation. Survey appropriate and responsibilities the roles view they feedback on how provide ASM. and of the WKSP COMD statement Subject Four suite of courses, and begin the development of duty the development and begin of courses, suite Subject Four ASM: and WKSP Comd the beyond statements Three. Proposal b. b. of the ASM is the ‘provision outlines a responsibility 4-2 LWD doctrine (LWD 4-2 and LWP-CSS 4-2-2) and the MAE. The research and the MAE. The research 4-2-2) and LWP-CSS 4-2 doctrine (LWD responses that in the majority the survey suggested of cases, of indicating validation with the publications, consistent were The key responses. the low and negating the duty statements as follows: are differences a. of the ASM is ‘leadership outlines a responsibility 4-2 LWD 22. These two duty statements have been developed with three key key with three 22. been developed have duty statements These two 21. 19. it Firstly, two- fold. 20. was survey The purpose of the second 18. of the primary focus became development statement The duty 16. Additionally, a third proposal was developed to inform the the inform to developed was proposal a third 16. Additionally, 23. After analysing the survey, the findings were compared against compared the findings were 23. analysing the survey, After articles

Continued from previous page … within WKSP; however, should be explored in a detailed manner, similar to that of the WKSP Comd and ASM duty statements. 30. Finally, LOAC provides an opportunity to provide additional training to all Logistic Officers to understand how best to employ 36. Further, development of duty statements for key WKSP positions their maintenance personnel to support the operational plan. will provide the same benefits to other positions that are Providing some direction on what the desired intent is and expected from the implementation of the WKSP Comd and ASM how they can support it will provide an additional layer of duty statements. An understanding of the role and responsibility implementation to enhance the likelihood of success. of each position within a WSKP will enable clearer employment of these positions by commanders and increased clarity for the 31. RAEME SUBJ 4 WO and LOBC/ROBC-G. Currently, no alignment individuals in the positions. It will also allow the Corps to outline exists between the RAEME SUBJ 4 WO course and LOBC. and improve on best WKSP practices across Army. Opportunity exists to conduct some instruction on the role and responsibility of the WKSP COMD and ASM with students from 37. A list of key responsibilities for SGT and CPL has been developed each course integrated. This will ensure that individuals who and can be found at annexes C (SGT) and D (CPL). This has been are about to become WKSP COMD and ASM, will have a clear presented in the same format as the WKSP Comd and ASM duty understanding of what their roles and responsibilities are, and statements. will be able to execute those accordingly. It will also enable a Further research forum educating both the junior WKSP Comd and ASM on the importance on harnessing the ASMs experience (for the WKSP 38. Throughout the development of this topic, a number of ideas Comd) and how to mentor effectively (for the ASM). Additionally, were identified as opportunities to either support the technical this will provide an opportunity to deliver Corps messaging to C2 between the WKSP COMD and ASM, or provide additional the Junior WKSP Comd and ASM, who will be able to effectively benefit to the Corps. These were not pursued as part of this topic disseminate and implement change. for the following reasons: Proposal Two – Integration of Courses a. Time constraints 32. The current integration of LOIC and SUBJ 2 WO CSS focuses on b. Difficulties in obtaining feedback from Corps planning an all- Corps environment, in particular the role of the c. Risk in attempting to achieve too much too quickly. CSS Officer and CSS Warrant Officer in the Military Appreciation Process. This allows both the CSS Officer and CSS Warrant 39. Notwithstanding, the opportunities have been outlined briefly Officer to understand their roles in planning, how this feeds below for consideration and potential inclusion as part of the into the MAP, and how this informs and develops the CSS next Corps Conference plan. Importantly, the courses are not integrated for the entire 40. Validation of RAEME SUBJ 4 WO. Throughout the research for duration of each course, as not all elements of instruction require this topic, it has been suggested that RAEME SUBJ 4 WO is not integration. This methodology can be applied to the WKSP adequately preparing WO2s for their first appointment as ASMs. through integration of the ROBC-G and SUBJ 4 WO RAEME. References have been made to re-instate the pre-appointment 33. The roles and responsibilities of the WKSP Comd and ASM course. Before this is considered, current ASM should be require an understanding of each position and what inputs canvassed to determine whether or not they feel the training and outputs are required from each position to enable the provided has adequately prepared them for the role. This could other. Understanding this will greatly benefit the relationship be incorporated as part of SUBJ 4 WO and include LOBC/ROBC-G between the two, as each position will know the expectations of where applicable. themselves and each other. The duty statements highlight tasks 41. Review of LWD 4-2 and LWP-CSS 4-2-2. Through the that are interrelated and outline the need to ensure appropriate development of this topic, comment has regularly been made training is provided to future WKSP Comd and ASM in how to that the maintenance doctrine is out of date and in need of effectively manage the relationship between these tasks. Repair a re-write. This is more likely to be the case for the LWD 4-2 prioritisation (identification of and application of), personnel which has not seen a review since 2009 than the LWP-CSS 4-2-2 management and management and execution of a technical which was reviewed in 2015. Should a review of doctrine occur, training program are all areas that integration is considered to be it is strongly recommended that this is conducted holistically, beneficial. with a review of the LWD 4-2, LWP-CSS 4-2-2 and MAE to occur Proposal Three – Further Key Task and Duty Statement concurrently, ensuring alignment across the three documents. Development One intent for the LWP-CSS 4-2-2 could be reducing the size to ensure it can be carried on the commander. 34. The next logical progression for duty statements is to continue development for SGT and CPL posted to a WKSP. One of the 42. It was identified that one key area in which doctrine is outdated difficulties that has been identified is the difference in rank for is providing guidance on the tools the WKSP COMD and ASM some positions depending on the size of the WKSP. For example, can exploit to inform their maintenance advice. For example, some WKSP employ a number of personnel in EMEOPS, whereas VULCAN has become a valuable addition to MILIS reports in some employ a single WO2 or SGT. The same can be said for informing decision making and advice. Benefit will arise from the work group supervisors, whereby some units employ SGT and compilation of key reports and tools within Vulcan that can be some employ CPL in this role. This creates a dilemma of whether used to enhance maintenance practice and procedure. it will be more effective to raise generic duty statements for 43. Corps Information. A number of newsletters exist to update position or rank. personnel on Corps matters. Information is released regarding 35. The development of key tasks and responsibilities for all SGT maintenance practices and Plan Centaur; however, some detail and all CPL will allow review of doctrine and the Subject Four is lacking on what is informing the decisions and changes training continuum to ensure our doctrine and training align with in policy. An opportunity exists to create a RAEME portal in how maintenance personnel are being employed, and should be which information can be uploaded, including analysis, data employed. The development of these key tasks are not planned etc. allowing the RAEME personnel to become subject matter to be implemented as duty statements, but inform training. This experts on what is occurring within the Corps, as well as the proposal is considered important in improving the Technical C2 reasons why. This could involve updates from major stakeholders RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

58 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 59 articles between the WKSP Comd and ASM the WKSP Comd between as learning doctrine, endorsed; including their insertion into a standardised and retaining courses on promotion outcomes RAEME format milestones critical development are team an EMEOPS leading allfor RAEME officers implement the duty statements seeking their support to build standardisation positions during 2019 to workshop projects, future inform and effects Army’s maintenance across such as ERP modelled off the within the Corps, development professional ASEME Mastery Toolbox. effective employment of maintenance personnel of maintenance employment effective and ASM duty Comd WKSP confirming 4 WO RAEME SUB statements management workshop enable enhanced to explored review training Conference Corps at next presentation for alignment and currency ensure to and equipment maintenance RAEME on Corps, inform to and information. management updates following outcomes were agreed upon: agreed were outcomes following a. clarity role provide is a need to that there agreed It was b. and ASM WKSP Comd for duty statements The proposed c. and WKSP Comd postings as upon that officer agreed It was d. Commanders to write to will be requested FORCOMD COMD e. further along with other be developed to Duty statements f. support the portal endorsed to ofRAEME ADELE Development d. of the SUC future inform to on LOAC is included a lesson e. and LOBC/ROBC-G to package is delivered an integrated f. RAEME is and SUBJ 4 WO ROBC-G between integration g. inform and CPL to SGT for responsibilities RAEME endorse key h. based duty statements of position HOC endorse development i. is initiated 4-2-2 LWP-CSS and 4-2 of the LWD process a review j. portal as the centralised is adopted ASEME Mastery Toolbox 48. As a result of the Corps Conference discussion of the topic the of the topic discussion 48. Conference of the Corps As a result Outcomes LWD 4-2 Maintenance Support, Maintenance Maintenance Guide for 4-2 LWD practices maintenance of effective and Overview Commanders unit commanders for Directive for dissemination for Directive ASM currently being developed. This Toolbox is being developed by by is being developed This Toolbox being developed. currently the Corps a method of informing provide ASEME using ADELE to a variety from gathered using information training and technical be This willto allow the selection of information of sources. ASEME,managed by training, and enable implications to direct of the oversight retain to (Ground) of Corps the Deputy Head this method can be the Further, of this information. promulgation initiatives. and training education other technical location for including Plan Centaur, AHQ, HQ FORCOMD, and HQ SOCOMD HQ SOCOMD and HQ FORCOMD, AHQ, Plan Centaur, including be subject to leaders our junior want If we amongst others. the Corps them to expose to is a need there experts, matter manner. detailed, accessible in a more business c. in Chap 5 to included are the endorsed duty statements b. b. CA release to on Proposal 1 and requested CA is briefed recommended that: recommended a. and the WKSP COMD for statements RAEME endorse the duty development of duty statements for the remainder of the WKSP, of the WKSP, the remainder for of duty statements development of our keystone or generic position, the review rank either by goals development of professional doctrine and development our and enhance grow to continues will the Corps that ensure maintenance a much greater providing and people, procedures effect. upon by elements of the Corps through Survey One. One risk One. Survey through elements of the Corps upon by much, too achieve to a solution is attempting in developing intent. the desired quickly and not achieving With that in too be as able to a solution assessed has presented mind, this topic effect. with the desired immediately By defining implemented and ASM, their the WKSP COMD to and responsibilities the roles and efficient. effective much more willrelationship become those who to and responsibilities defining the roles by Further, more will be employed they and ASMs, our WKSP COMDs employ accurately. upon more and can be reported appropriately 44. The proposed method for this is the ASEME Mastery Toolbox 44. is the ASEME this Mastery Toolbox method for The proposed 47. As a result of the research and analysis conducted, it is and analysis conducted, 47. of the research As a result 46. the duty statements; the implementation of these In addition to 45. The problem presented in this topic requires attention, as agreed as agreed attention, 45. requires in this topic presented The problem Recommendations Conclusion articles

A System of Technical Trade Advice for the Corps of RAEME MAJ Perri Hobbs

Executive Summary Aim 1. It is proposed that RAEME forms a Trade Advice Cell to provide 10. This paper proposes a system to provide trade advice to the Head future focused and strategically grounded trade advice to the of Corps, Army and Defence. Chief of Army through the Head of Corps (HOC). The proposed 11. Advice on RAEME trade specific matters is currently provided in Cell is composed of a Master Artificer, a talented WO1, paired two ways: with a Colonel as a Trade Sponsor for each RAEME Employment Category (EC). a. Informal advice from individuals or organisations 2. The role of the Master Artificer is to develop trade advice, with b. Formal advice collated by EC&TD the Employment Category a focus on maintenance modernisation, to support the Head of Review (ECR) process. Corps in providing Corps advice to the Chief of Army, Employment 12. Trade advice provided by individuals is biased by the individual’s Category and Training Development (EC&TD), and the Army experience, postings, and strategic awareness. A person’s Aviation Training Centre in developing the RAEME Ground opinions on a subject may be correct, correct in another time and Aviation Employment Categories and training, and other or circumstance, or plain incorrect. There may also be multiple personnel requiring trade advice as required, and to provide points of view on a technical trade topic, each with its own leadership within their technical trade. advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of seeking 3. The role of the Trade Sponsor is to provide strategic guidance to an individual’s advice is that it is quick, easy and tailored to the Master Artificer to ensure trade advice is strategically aligned the recipient’s needs, but there are inconsistencies that over with Army’s priorities, and to engage senior Army leadership in multiple individuals and instances build into an incoherent and trade related matters. inappropriate system of maintenance. 4. A selection panel composed of the HOC, the relevant Trade 13. Trade advice provided as a result of the ECR process is the Sponsor and Deputy Head of Corps (DHOC) will select the Master collected opinion of the Corps, with the strategic guidance Artificers based on their technical leadership, communication and necessary to fit civilian trade competencies and military networking skills, experiences and knowledge. Master Artificers proficiencies into employment categories suitable for Army’s must be future focused, providing advice on the modernisation maintenance system. The process involves the survey of a wide of maintenance into the future, as well as advice on current variety of personnel across the Corps, with EC&TD then distilling maintenance capability. individual’s replies into requirements for EC modification. This process delivers better quality advice, with much of the individual 5. In recognition of their service, technical mastery, and their efforts biases removed, but it is a long process (up to 10 months once to modernise maintenance, the Master Artificer will be presented reformed) and is not responsive to individual requirements. with a Parchment from the Chief of Army appointing them to the position, and empowering them to engage widely. 14. To build a coherent maintenance system, one source of correct and timely trade advice is required. The proposed system of Introduction trade advice for RAEME will minimise incorrect advice while also 6. Since the 1st of December 1942, RAEME is a Corps that has providing a single source of official truth in regards to military solved complicated technical maintenance problems every day. maintenance and the supporting trades. The one constant in the Corps is the periodic modernisation of Other Corps Trade Advice equipment, technical skills, and management systems that are required to keep the Australian Army at the forefront of combat 15. RAAOC and RACT have instituted technical governance and advice capability. The Corps of RAEME meets these challenges every day functions similar to that proposed in this paper. RAAOC and RACT with a deep well of technical expertise embedded within our both implement a system with a senior WO1 (Conductor for personnel and corporate memory. Too often, however, the road RAAOC, Subject Matter Advisor (SMA) for RACT) acting as the to smoother modernisation of our capability is made bumpier by senior representative of their Employment Category within their inappropriate decisions and their supporting evidence, analysis Corps, assisted by an LTCOL or COL mentor (Mentor for RAAOC, and advice. Subject Trade Mentor for RACT). In both cases the WO1 and LTCOL work together to provide technical trade advice to the HOC; the 7. Across a number of areas of Army and the non-Army Group, WO1 providing the technical advice, with the LTCOL grounding the different silos of information relating to aspects of RAEME technical advice in strategic reality. trades is used to inform a range of decisions, particularly on acquisition and sustainment matters. Often this information is not 16. Both Corps use their advisor teams to contribute to Corps policy synthesised together to provide a holistic report on the state of a across a wide range of issues that affect those particular ECs. trade and disseminated widely. Their roles include the following generic responsibilities: 8. This Corps Topic suggests a solution that provides appropriate, a. Represent their EC to the HOC considered and official trade advice to the HOC in order to better b. Improve trade governance, Army capability support Army’s decisions in regard to capability, acquisition and sustainment. c. Mentor within trade d. Contribute to trade related Working Groups, incl. DFRT and EC 9. This topic builds on work conducted previously, but not Reviews implemented, by others such as MAJ Scott Babington. e. Contribute to trade heritage and recruiting. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

60 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 61 articles Continued next page … Fitter Fitter. position, with the exception of the Recovery Mechanic Master of the Recovery position, with the exception Artificer. one in CASG, and one in ASEME. the Master Artificer In this case, position at ASEME OIC Recovery the tied to should be ECN226 to advice provides regularly (APN 454282). The OIC Recovery and is projects such as Land121, mechanics in units, recovery facilities recovery other country’s in liaison visits to also involved and units. personnel from of the EC. the small involve due to size This may the Master Artificer for multiple appointments SERCAT, various of an WO2 the consideration Armament (the most like trade), options. of the previous or a combination of an WO1, instead a. Armourer 146 – Fitter ECN b. Mechanic 226 – Recovery ECN c. Mechanic 229 – Vehicle ECN d. 235 – Metalsmith ECN e. Electrical Technician 418 – ECN f. Electronic 421 – Technician ECN should be a Master There of their trades. of two the small size (a structure the following for each Sponsor and Trade Artificer in DSCM-A): mirrored a. Structural 153 Aircraft and ECN Aircraft 411 Technician ECN b. Support Life 154 Aircraft and ECN Avionics 412 Technician ECN The knowledge. of technical a deep level provides Artificer on the wider strategic and guidance seek advice Master Artificers the HOC and to directly but report their Sponsor, from realities Deputies. The Sponsor will the HOC separately. also liaise with 24. any particular Army not tied to is The position of Master Artificer – an ECN226 to coded 25. positions in Defence only two are There be considered 235 may 26. ECN for the Master Artificer Options for 22. The exception to this is the RAEME Aeroskills trades due to due to RAEME Aeroskills this is the trades to 22. The exception while the Master guidance, 23. strategic The Sponsor provides Positions the SMA Road the SMA Road Figure 1: Proposed Trade Advice Cell Advice Trade 1: Proposed Figure e personnel from OC’s Conductor OC’s Conductor owever, owever, that the LAT and the that the LAT ll. H it. owever, owever, viding the top fiv ered with RAA improve noted h Cell at DSCM-A pro Cell at DSCM-A a problem encount owever, owever, responsibilities and relations to other possible sources of technical sources other possible to and relations responsibilities on modernisation focus A strong particularly MAS. advice, EC/trade skill see thetechnical may on current as a focus is essential, provide to with MAS and EC&TD competing Master Artificer of personnel the nexus skills. on current Breaking advice technical will know initially those that they be difficult from seeking advice on the a premium that places in an organisation, such as Army, a task. achieving to of human relationships importance MAS are corporate governance organisations. The advice they they organisations.The advice governance corporate MAS are not regulations, governance corporate to is of adherence provide MAS and by provided advice Trade modernisation of their trade. skills in support of on current techniques and advice uses LAT outcomes. governance corporate better current Regimental Instruction) preferences personnel on merit personnel preferences Regimental Instruction) current involves process The selection or experience. than position rather the SWOM transport is the Chief Driving Instructor – Army – a WO2 position. – a WO2 – Army Chief Driving Instructor is the transport subject with demonstrated those preferencing trade, feeder each their EC. promote and the ability to governance, EC mastery, of their based on their mastery selects their Conductors RAAOC and their ability to trade, system is alternate sources of valid advice. An example was was An example advice. of valid sources is alternate system on stores advice providing (LAT) Team Advisory the Logistic LAT to been posted have Conductors Previous and accounting. seen is often The LAT the case. but this is not always positions, their to due advice and accounting of stores as the best source soldiers requiring RAAOC and subsequent visibility to workload Advisory This is much the same as the Maintenance guidance. those by of advice (MAS) being seen as a good source Service they audit. It should be in Figure 1, is a Master Artificer for each of the Employment of the Employment each for is a Master Artificer 1, in Figure as a RAEME officer with an O6 level partnered each Categories, Sponsor: School of Transport’s S7 Standards Ce School of Transport’s 20. need well defined would advice of trade A RAEME system 18. RAAOC’s current selection of Conductors (at odds with their most (at odds 18. selection of Conductors current RAAOC’s 19. H 21. The proposed structure of the Trade Advice Cell, illustrated illustrated Cell, Advice 21. of the Trade structure The proposed 17. The RACT Corps SMA are tied to the Tier A positions within Army within Army A positions the Tier 17. to tied are SMA Corps RACT The Proposed Trade Advice Cell Structure Cell Advice Trade Proposed articles

Continued from previous page … to promote trade matters and leading trade modernisation.

Cell Tasks 34. The responsibilities of the Master Artificer include: a. providing advice on their EC and trade to the HOC RAEME 27. The Trade Advice Cell is to: b. providing advice on Army governance and technical regulation a. produce regular reports on their trade to the HOC as an with respect to their trade outcome of a EC working group or conference c. maintaining awareness of possible modernisation and b. provide input to the Employment Category Review (ECR) modernising influences related to their trade process d. developing options to modernise their EC and trade within c. provide leadership to their EC Army’s maintenance environment d. targeted messaging to selected personnel. e. develop a trade network to provide input into Corps trade 28. The major deliverable of the Trade Advice Cell, the “State of the advice. Trade” report should include: f. convene an biennial EC Seminar or remote discussion to a. workforce health and sustainability discuss their feeder trade and EC and provide the results in b. training concerns writing, through the Trade Sponsor, to the HOC c. future requirements of the trade to support emerging g. providing technical guidance to, and improving the technical capabilities competence, trade and corporate governance knowledge of the members of their EC d. opinions of the trade from across the Commands and ranks of Defence. h. provide trade advice and guidance to DSCM-A and DRSCM-A as required Personnel Roles i. promote their feeder trade and EC within Army by providing 29. The Trade Sponsor provides strategic guidance and oversight of articles to the RAEME Craftsman, Army newspaper, articles in trade advice; they ensure that trade advice aligns with Army’s the Cove, and other publications from associated organisations strategic direction and maintenance environment. The Trade promoting their EC, trade modernisation, and related issues. Sponsor provides strategic guidance and hierarchical connections j. provide input into AHQ and CASG acquisition and sustainment that the Master Artificer may not have access to in their posted processes related to their EC position. k. provide trade specific assistance to ALTC and EC&TD in EC 30. The Sponsor has an additional responsibility to provide targeted, Management Processes, including ECR. strategic formal and informal communication in support of EC 35. The DHOC (Ground) and (Aeroskills) will perform the role of the and trade related matters. This targeted communication forms Master Artificer for their respective officer Corps streams – ground the other half of successful trade advice; having developed and aviation. one source of trade truth for the Corps, the Corps must now communicate it to key decision makers within Army and the ADF. 36. There also exists the possibility of extending the Master Artificer concept to include a position to oversee the development of the 31. The responsibilities of the Trade Sponsor include: EMEOPs functions. a. ensuring the alignment of trade and EC advice with Army’s strategic and maintenance environment 37. b. communication and networking to ensure trade advice is Personnel Selection communicated to key strategic decision makers 38. Selection of suitable RAEME Warrant Officers will be conducted by c. supporting the HOC in strategic engagement of wider RAEME a Selection Committee consisting of the HOC, the relevant Trade initiatives Sponsor and DHOC. d. supporting the Master Artificer in development of trade and 39. The success of a Master Artificer will depend as much on the EC advice occupant’s personality, communication and networking ability e. supporting the Master Artificer in regular communication as it does on their trade skills and previous experiences. A with interested parties, including through Corps and allied Master Artificer should have excellent verbal communication and publications. networking skills, and good written communication skills. 32. The Master Artificer is the prime representative of their feeder EC 40. The selection of a Master Artificer occurs in five steps: and trade. They are to provide advice on their technical trade to a. Step One – Performance Check. The first step in identifying HOC and the wider Army with a strong emphasis on improving potential Master Artificers is to seek the top five performing Army’s capability in respect to their trade. The Master Artificer Warrant Officers according to the SWOMS Cell in DSCM-A. The is to be strongly focused on the potential future evolution and SWOMS Cell is to rank the WO1s, culling any that do not meet modernisation of their trade and how the Corps may prepare. the following criteria: 33. The position of Master Artificer is an extra-regimental duty for i) MEC J1X or J2X a SERCAT 7 WO1, but in exceptional circumstances may be a ii) At least three years in rank WO2 or not SERCAT 7. As with the HOC, the Master Artificer is to provide advice only. The Master Artificer works beyond the iii) Personnel that are consistently “Above Worn Rank/Highly military Chain of Command to exert influence through technical Effective” for: leadership underpinned by subject mastery and their skills in (1) Leadership communication and networking, including through the HOC (and (2) Interpersonal Relations therefore the CA), as opposed to exercising direct executive authority. While a very competent maintainer, the Master Artificer (3) Oral and Written Communication is first and foremost a networker, collating opinions on trade (4) Technical/Trade Skills matters, distilling that into official Corps advice, and then working (5) Strategic Perspective RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

62 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 63 articles Fitter Fitter Support Fitter. Head of Corps cell to provide trade advice – a Trade Advice Cell Advice – a Trade advice trade provide to cell of Corps Head RAEME OR ECN: each for and an O6 RAEME officer Artificer i) Armourer 146 – Fitter ECN ii) Mechanic 226 – Recovery ECN Mechanic 229 – Vehicle ECN iii) 235 – Metalsmith ECN iv) v) Structural 153 Aircraft and ECN Aircraft 411 Technician ECN Life 154 Aircraft and ECN Avionics 412 Technician ECN vi) vii) ECN 418 – Technician Electrical 418 – Technician vii) ECN Electronic. 421 – Technician viii) ECN appointment is not recognition of long serving experience, serving experience, of long recognition is not appointment its and drive maintenance improve to but an appointment modernisation. endorsement of: a. positions within the extra-regimental of formal The creation b. Master be established with a WO1 Cell Advice The Trade positions for the Master Artificers; allwill positions Master the Artificers; be extra- positions for Cell, of Corps Head with the current Regimental as is the case the use of non- dictate may circumstances although exceptional 7 personnel. SERCAT appointing them the Chief of Army by signed with a Parchment is much the same position. The Appointment Parchment the to the position RSM Parchment, them to appointing as the Corps service. out the required and laying Corps provide to in support of his mission of Corps the Head to of advice is a collection The cell the Chief of Army. to advice and advised mentored of a Master Artificer composed teams, ECN. per feeder with one team RAEME officer, an O6 level by Army’s to relevant advice trade produces The Master Artificer environment, and the with both the Master Artificer strategic opinion to official Corps disseminating for Sponsor responsible at senior decision makers but particularly targeted all concerned, within the Army and the wider ADF. 45. It is recommended that the Head of Corps seek Chief of Army’s seek of Corps 45. that the Head It is recommended 42. The Corps cannot offer remuneration as recognition, or create or create recognition, as 42. remuneration offer cannot The Corps of the Master Artificers the service 43. should recognise The Corps advice trade 44. provide personnel to of Cell a This paper proposes Conclusion Recommendations Recognition of Service of Recognition Figure 2: Master Artificer selection process 2: Master Artificer Figure will invite all candidates to to will all invite candidates The CA will appoint the Master list their postings at the SGT to WO1 to WO1 at the SGT postings list their . The HOC will write to the successful the successful . The HOC will to write The Selection Committee will select The Selection Committee SWOMS is to SWOMS the ARA a wide audience to communicate environment. maintenance tep Four – Selection. Four tep iii) Demonstrated capacity to innovate, implement reform and and implement reform innovate, capacity to Demonstrated iii) mastery and governance technical Demonstrated iv) v) Seniority within rank and Defence’s, within Army’s, Wide base of experience vi) submit written applications on why they should be selected be selected should they applications on why submit written an should be allowed The candidates as a Master Artificer. questions posed but must also answer open ended response, allows responses of written The evaluation HOC Cell. the by written the candidates assess to the Selection Committee insight, strategic and and engagement communication, modernisation. the candidates attitude to Questions put to on the major should engage the candidate challenges facing of new and Army; AHQ and CASG’s development EC the trade, and systems processes maintenance new capability and how of innovation can be best designed; and personal examples implementation. based on the following: the best candidate i) DSCM-A by as recorded and performance Merit ii) Army and RAEME within serve to commitment An ongoing Artificer and issue them the Master Artificer’s Appointment them the Master Artificer’s and issue Artificer the by Parchment. The appointment of the Master Artificer holder the appointment to CA will suitable gravitas invest the engage widely on their trade; them to empowering Step Five – Notification Five Step Six – Appointment.Step applicant, inviting them to accept the position of Master applicant, accept them to inviting the HOC subsequently declines, If the applicant Artificer. applicant. highest ranked allwill next the After approach the position, the HOC will accepted applicants have successful them of the informing applicants all to unsuccessful write decision. conduct an AIMS search to ensure that there are no adverse no adverse are that there ensure to AIMS search an conduct as in, and has been involved that the candidate events outstanding performance. for of evidence another source or “No, is suitable”, candidate the should be “Yes, The result the not breaching is not suitable”; therefore the candidate privacy. candidates rank level. rank e. S f. g. c. – Background Check. will DHOC DOCM-A Two request Step d. HOC – Invitations. The Three Step b. Additionally, Additionally, b. articles

Career Progression for a RAEME Regimental Pathway WO1 Richard Colefax

Introduction 8. RAEME Warrant Officers play a significant role in developing attitudes of the Craftsman early in their career and as a 1. With the policy change removing the regimental stream in result require to have an unbiased approach towards trade or approximately 2005, the focus shifted to trade progression and regimental career guidance based on their assessment to where an unintended consequence has resulted in the requirement a soldier may best contribute to the Corps into the future. to maintain trade qualifications to enable to be promoted. Within RAEME, we find ourselves in a position where we are 9. Initial identification of Privates and Corporals by SMs and unable to maintain ‘Regimental’ positions within our own ASMs to begin mentoring and liaising with Career Advisors to organisations (WKSP CSM and ASEME WSM) and in the greater plan the posting requirements to provide a strong profile to ‘Any Log Corps’ and ‘Any Corps’ posting plot. The outcome be competitive in the PAC process. To provide the necessary is that as a Corps, we do not have the structures to enable a experience and skills in both ECN and regimental aspects and healthy progression through to RSM and, as a secondary effect, enable the soldier to meet the requirements of the MAE, a ratio provide representation of the Corps across Army as advisors to of one trade to two ‘Any Corps’ postings could be utilised. During commanders. these periods, the soldier can still be able to attend promotion and specialist courses. 2. The All Corps Soldier Training Continuum (ACSTC) centres on the basic knowledge for the regimental soldier with the ‘Arms Corps’ 10. ‘Any Corps’ MAE. The ‘Any Corps’ MAE details the skills, enhancing this with their SUBJ 2 for SGT and WO2 courses which knowledge and attributes required and directs the training, are focused on the regimental and operations warrant officer, and Career Profile and guidance for soldiers to progress from PTE is detailed in their MAEs. Aligned with this is the requirement to (E) to RSM. For promotion to the next rank, the MAE states that be posted to instructor and operations positions, which maintains ‘Any Corps’ soldiers are required to complete SUBJ 1 for the next a pool of broadly experienced and qualified soldiers to fill SM rank and any Corps or Employment category specific promotion or ‘Any Corps’ positions. RAEME, and other Logistic Corps, have courses and attain the specified ATiR. a general logistic emphasis on their SUBJ 2 promotion courses 11. Initial postings for a CFN to a Forces Command unit is required which does not provide the skills to fill positions in training units to enhance their skills after completing ITT. After completing the or unit operational positions. required trade and promotion courses, they can be promoted to 3. Currently RAEME does not have a formal process for identifying CPL based on merit in demonstrating a high level of technical, and mentoring prospective soldiers that have the attributes or military and tactical proficiency as well as showing a potential for skills to become RSMs, SMs or represent RAEME to the wider increased responsibility. Army. The Corps needs to grow the soldiers to fill these positions 12. Potential postings for CPLs who have shown an interest in the so the position of Corps RSM can be maintained to provide the regimental pathway are at the Federation Guard and DFR to advice and information to Senior Leaders of the Army and the provide a strategic outlook, and as a recruit instructor at 1 RTB Corps. The Corps RSM is essential, separate to and nested with to consolidate military attributes and enhance their instructional the proposed Trade Mentor structure being proposed at the Corps techniques. This can also be assisted by allocating lessons and Conference. tasks within their unit that build on their knowledge of military 4. This paper has been based on the ‘Any Corps’ and RAEME series skills and processes. These postings and tasks will also confirm of Manual of Army Employment (MAE) and comments and the interest and skills of the soldier for a regimental pathway or suggestions from members of the Corps. representational positions and ensure their career aspirations are not misplaced. Aim 13. On promotion to Sergeant, selected postings as instructors 5. The aim of this paper is to propose a framework to identify and at RMC-D, ADFA and LWC will provide grounding in doctrinal mentor RAEME soldiers to ensure a healthy structure for filling knowledge such as Military Law, discipline, dress and bearing Corps coded positions and promoting RAEME to the wider Army. and ceremonial. Postings to 1 RTB, ASEME and major workshops Regimental and Representational Pathway as platoon sergeants will confirm and enhance their knowledge of administration and policy for the successful management of 6. Creating a framework. The first step in creating a framework soldiers. This will provide the foundation to fulfil the position of for identifying soldiers for regimental and representational SM and be competitive for the ‘Any Corps’ positions as well. positions is to define the requirements for the framework. The framework must conform to the prerequisites of the Manual of 14. It should be noted that the MAE directs that it is as this point, Army Employment (MAE), both trade specific and ‘Any Corps after completing two years as sergeant, the election to pursue Soldier’, in relation to required courses and Average Time in the Regimental Pathway may be communicated to DSCM-A and Rank (ATiR) and define preferred postings and decision points. if accepted, they will be not be presented to their trade PAC This will enable the soldier to be promoted and gain experience thereafter. This is to enable solidification of the skills, knowledge that contributes to the development of the attributes required to and attributes by filling regimental type positions to become provide advice to senior staff and command. a SM or RSM and will also discourage soldiers attempting to maintain location or lifestyle choices. 7. Initial Identification. All RAEME Warrant Officers have an obligation to the Corps to ensure that potential is recognised 15. Regimental WO2s require to develop ‘Corps’ and ‘Any Corps’ and developed in both Military and Trade skills across a broad experience to be competitive beyond WO2 as they transition into range of areas to ensure the Corps can provide the maintenance ECN 350. At WO2, a posting to RAEME coded SM positions in the

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 capability/effect now and into the future. Corps training schools allows the SMs to remain in touch with the

64 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 65 articles outline the Corps requirements of SM and RSM. requirements This Instruction outline the Corps RAEME MAEs and would inside the current be nested would manage Regimental to a framework with DSCM-A provide soldiers. and opportunities of the requirements manage a briefing pack be positions to and representational of the Regimental Pathway an soldiers who show to present to of the Corps WOs to available in these positions. interest postings across Defence will promote the professionalism and and the professionalism will promote Defence postings across at the Corps as well as promoting of the Corps resourcefulness and ADFA. such as RMC-D institutions must be careers regimental and on both trade our soldiers in group and the leadership DSCM-A by and supported adopted units. workshop 22. A Corps Instruction sponsored by the Corps RSM be raised to to RSM be raised 22. the Corps by Instruction sponsored A Corps and 23. DSCM-A, RSM and compile with the Corps In collaboration 20. Encouraging our best soldiers to consider ‘out of trade’ trade’ ‘out of consider 20. to best soldiers our Encouraging encourage advise and 21. mentor, to and mindset pathway A defined Recommendations It is important for the Corps to to the Corps It is important for attributes to represent the Corps at institutions like Federation at institutions like Federation the Corps represent to attributes postings trade two to one regimental ADFA, and RMC Guard, be utilised. could have high quality CPLs and SGTs in RMC and Kapooka as part of and Kapooka in RMC high quality CPLs and SGTs have the represent to progression or Regimental career a Trade/ECN and in the case of RMC, environment in the ‘Any Corps’ Corps of the future. Officers potential to Corps a professional present Representational positions. Representational Corps whilst developing experience in Land units and ‘Any Corps’ Corps’ and ‘Any in Land units experience developing whilst Corps in the peer group Corps’ in a wider ‘Any compete positions to ability Corps the should increase approach This balanced future. who can RSM peer group the ECN350 RSMs amongst of having issues Corps and other RSMs, Non RAEME Officers to articulate goals. Corps achieve to and potentially gain advocates an enduring structure to identify, mentor and encourage soldiers and encourage mentor identify, to an enduring structure positions within ensure to pursue a Regimental Pathway to filled as SM are with our personnel. This will major workshops fill in RAEME to corps progression the regimental also strengthen in Tier B and C representation RSM positions and provide coded related on Corps advice provide to RSM positions in the future matters. guidance for soldiers who are identified or choose to pursue pursue choose to identified or soldiers who are for guidance that this is ensure to requires The Corps a Regimental career. with a Regimental soldier who understands in detail balanced business. Corps 17. For soldiers that have been identified as having the best 17. been identified as having soldiers that have For 16. 19. of RAEME must enable the building and promotion As a Corps, 18. The ‘Any Corps’ MAE provides the required pathway and career and career pathway 18. the required MAE provides The ‘Any Corps’ Conclusion articles

What measures can the Corps implement or assist with to increase the diversity of personnel in the Corps? MAJ Tim Hawley

Introduction Definition 1. An initial assessment of diversity within RAEME notes that the 6. The Macquarie Concise Dictionary provides the definition for CA Corps currently enjoys a strong degree of diversity. This includes DIR 30/16 -Army Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2016-2020: broad demographics; employment categories; methods of entry; “Diversity is the state or fact of being diverse; of a different kind, education levels; technical and non-technical perspectives. There various forms or character” is however one key aspect that is lacking across each of these- gender. RAEME’s current rate of gender diversity, represented RAEME diversity by the rates of female participation in the ARA up to the rank of 7. RAEME currently enjoys a strong level of diversity, with personnel Colonel is 3.9%, significantly lower than the other Logistic Corps, representing many demographics and backgrounds, generating where RAAOC boasts 44% and RACT 26%. RAE as another Corps a key strength in ‘diversity of thought’. RAEME achieves its employing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics strength through two key areas: utilising all available methods (STEM) qualifications has higher representation, with 6.2%. Even of entry; and offering a variety of employment opportunities RAA has a stronger female representation rate than RAEME, with and categories within the Corps. This paper in conjunction with 4.1%. This highlights that potential female applicants have a the corps conference, seek to exploit this strength, in order to greater choice in which corps they can be employed within, and address the key shortfall identified in RAEME’s diversity - female that RAEME must take every opportunity to attract them. As a participation, recruitment and retention. result, the focus of this paper has shifted to addressing the most significant shortfall in the corps’ level of diversity, by generating 8. RAEME currently utilises all available methods of entry into both RAEME specific options to increase female participation. the Officer Corps and Enlisted/ Other Ranks (OR). Within the Officer Corps, RAEME appoints individuals against: 2. The importance of Gender Diversity is often understated and overlooked in favour of more pressing issues believed to be more a. ADFA; closely aligned to the generation of capability. However, gender b. RMC-D; diversity is a key driver and fundamental input to capability c. Post-Qualified (PQ) Direct Entry Officers (DEO); through the powerful diversity of thought it provides. The Broderick Review in 2012 identified the importance of gender d. Sponsored Undergraduate DEO; diversity as a powerful means of enhancing problem solving, e. In-Service Corps Transfer; decision making and innovation. For these enhancements to be f. Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officer and Warrant Officer capitalised on, gender diversity needs to be represented in key Commissioning Scheme (ASWOCS); and appointments and senior leadership roles. This creates a new problem set associated with generating these individuals, which g. Lateral Transfer Scheme. this paper will not address. However, Broderick does highlight 9. Officers can be employed against General Service Officer (GSO); that large numbers of ‘highly trained, talented people leave ‘ Generalist Plus (GSO with complimentary tertiary qualification); before they are senior enough to fill these key roles, focusing us Technical Specialist (previously termed Specialist Service Officer, on the need for stronger female recruitment, training, retention now referred to as DEO); Capability Manager; Instructional; Staff and promotion strategies. Officer; and Logistic roles. With further breadth of employment 3. The Broderick Review identified four barriers to ADF female available across four of the five domains (Land; Air; Sea and progression as follows: Space). a. Lack of critical mass of women in the ADF; 10. A similar range of entry methods are offered to OR, including b. Rigid career structures and high degree of occupational an extensive list of Ab Initio training schemes; and PQ Fast-Track segregation; programs through either lock-step or self-paced courses. OR have a significant choice of ECN to select from, with the option to c. Difficulties combining work and family; and branch away from technical roles, into the Regimental Stream. d. Cultural issues including poor leadership and unacceptable The extensive range of employment opportunities and categories behaviour. within RAEME, further enhances its diversity, attracting individuals with varying motivations and aspirations. However, this has not 4. Scope. This paper initially defines what is meant by the term adequately addressed the key area that is lacking across all of ‘diversity’ before addressing three key three components; the these Officer and OR categories and opportunities, is RAEME’ s current diversity status within RAEME; the various initiatives gender diversity. currently employed by Army; and proposed methods to enhance gender diversity within RAEME. This paper does not seek to 11. The use of these methods of entry for both Officers and OR provide the answer to the gender diversity problem faced across allows RAEME to gain significant diversity of thought through Australian society or the Australian Army, but rather provide a the different cultural, spiritual, technical, and educational RAEME specific approach to enhance the current rate of female backgrounds each individual represents. As outlined previously, participation. the potential ‘multiplying effect’ that stronger gender diversity can have across all facets of RAEME is a significant ‘missed Aim opportunity’ that the corps must address in order to continue to 5. This paper proposes a combination of potential programs and contribute towards building a more capable Army in the future. initiatives available to RAEME to enhance the level of female participation as a means to enhance the Corps’ gender diversity. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

66 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 67 have articles es into smaller initiativ Continued next page … er this has not been fully ‘generalist officer qualities’ - Generate; Recruit; Enlist; - Generate; w, howev w, ‘GRECO’ The generation of a central agency for the agency for of a central The generation , the combination of numerous , the combination been deemed more important to a candidate’s selection selection a candidate’s to important been deemed more than relevant process Selection Board during the Army Officer qualifications. of tertiary and strength associated with the demonstrated skillset is limiting the demonstrated with associated organisational loyalty. retention further exacerbating qualified workforce in an over concerns. the skillset. specialised particularly the more risk of inappropriate (creating corporations large by inter- conduct to flexibility affords Their size recruitment). positions allocate individuals to to department transfers and weaknesses. their strengths to appropriate Create; Officer corps allocation. corps Officer Create; Generate. recommended was management of Army’s gender equity issues in the 2012 Broderick Revie specific approach, is the need to account for and balance each each and balance for account is the need to specific approach, and barriers associated risks initiatives, existing consideration; related STEM participation in a predominantly with female this topic RAEME approach This paper proposes corps. technical of under the framework realised. The benefits that this agency would provide to Army to provide The benefits that this agency would realised. The addition today. faced the issues to relevant and RAEME are the corps. significant benefit to provide would as a focus of STEM is of staffing and resources levels The allocation of appropriate Despite of this agency. the generation obstacle for the greatest the agency has not provide, benefits it would on the agreement engagement on the issue years and in recent been generated, fruition. to it coming of along with the possibility has waned, it being generated. for has the potential of discussion this topic an remain levels and resource of staffing The consideration funded salary’ (AFS). its ‘ average obstacle as Army approaches However a single coordinating agency has the potential to address female female address to the potential agency has a single coordinating the generally and more issues recruitment participation, STEM the Army; across felt pressures retention the historically achieved Recruiting (DFR) have Force Defence allocation. resource with their respective possible best results an opportunity to with RAEME provides interaction Greater and STEM combining particularly when their results, enhance both a female DFR possesses efforts. recruitment female an engineering specialist and team, specialist recruitment restricted both of which are based in Brisbane, team recruitment the quantity source This limits their ability to and capacity. in size the across Army from apply for to and quality of candidates these bolster to RAEME an opportunity This provides country. team’ of a ‘ RAEME fly away the provision activities through the locally from who in the majority be generated of cases can particularly in centres, based units in support of the recruitment Darwin, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Albury, Adelaide, with The other centres and Townsville. Toowoomba Sydney, additional require may representation and formation unit limited the areas support; these are to a RAEME team for resources and Perth Newcastle, Gold Coast,of Cairns, Maroochydore, Wollongong. c. employment appropriate and of qualifications, Recognition d. results ‘literacy’ appose to and ‘expertise’ on STEM reliance A e. concerns, significant retention provides workforce A transient f. is circumvented and selection process application A rigorous g. and leadership Until recently, 18. 17. The greatest challenge to RAEME in implementing a corps 17. challenge a corps RAEME in implementing to The greatest 19. Engagement with DGPERS and DCAP PLANS-A to reinvigorate reinvigorate to 19. Engagement with DGPERS and DCAP PLANS-A 20. (DRR) and of Recruiting and Retention Recruit. The Directorate Enhancing gender diversity in the future Enhancing gender diversity ed. The TWM ed. The TWM in an ever increasingly increasingly in an ever survey e divided into two categories, categories, two e divided into Our people are our Army. They es and must adapt to the changing es and must adapt to ‘more agile and integrated way, so the Services A clear focus on our people, made more pertinent by pertinent by made more on our people, focus A clear The ADF employs a number of programs and initiatives and initiatives a number of programs The ADF employs term career progression) are currently on offer to high school to on offer currently are progression) career term to subjects related which are students undertaking STEM and BHP Billiton are (Aurecon prospects employment future among the most lucrative). impacts continuum chosen discipline and a lengthy training and commitment. individual motivation advantage.’ lead, inspire and make a difference. They are our competitive can access the right people at the right time to get the job done.’ competitive Australian labour market. The TWM incorporates labour market. incorporates Australian The TWM competitive impacting the drivers and feedback into research extensive This identified that employment the ADF. across retention amongst the 10,000 raised concern a common was flexibility permanent and reserve ADF personnel utilise seeking to this, address to the framework provides ADF the entire and skill base across experience the extensive in a workforce seeking to improve recruitment and retention rates. These rates. and retention recruitment improve seeking to mobility that in career the significant increase address seek to an opportunity society is experiencing, and provides Australian industry amidst heavy of choice’ the ‘employer become to number a share services the three this, achieve To competition. bespoke by complemented which are programs, of common Defence all enhance seeking to single-service initiatives, specifically focus on female Some of these programs capability. of female the importance demonstrating participation rates, in The Women capability. to enhancement participation as a key and their rates outlines these programs 2016-2017 ADF report summary has been executive of the report’s A copy of success. page. SharePoint Conference uploaded on the Corps ADF. ‘attract and retain the people we need’ both Defence and Australian industry identify, are also relevant to to also relevant are industry identify, and Australian both Defence success. to key are Mitigation of these risks any RAEME initiatives. RAEME initiatives to of these risks The most notable and relevant summarised as follows: are a. short- (both financial and guaranteed Significant incentives b. within the the immediacy of employment over Concerns nested under the ADF framework, them as either nested grouping programs (mentoring programs or mentoring recruitment Army Currently programs). as retention to also referred are programs. retention and five initiatives utilises six recruitment is attached in and programs A summary of these initiatives A. RAEME to annex an opportunity for provide These initiatives the address to programs or modify existing enhance, generate, engineering and technology, Science, specific concerns. corps opportunity the greatest provide strategies mathematics (STEM) and exploit. distinct phases seek Three enhance to RAEME for & select; attract STEM; for the identified risk areas address to & sustain; and utilisation. consolidate in his Commander’s Statement 2018; Australia’s Army - An 2018; Australia’s Statement in his Commander’s ‘ expressing Army in Motion, the expectation that the future Australian workforce will reduce will reduce workforce Australian that the future the expectation entrants of new decade as the number the next significantly over the workforce. leave to that those expected lower is considerably gain to employers on Australian pressure This applies significant as the their competition or edge over of advantage any form department, As a government labour market tightens. the ADF is these pressur to not exempt environment in order to remain competitive. remain to in order environment 14. The ADF Total Workforce Model (TWM) has been developed to to has been developed Model (TWM) Workforce 14. The ADF Total 13. 15. Army. Army specific initiatives ar Army specific initiatives 15. Army. that strategies, 16. with the majority of STEM associated The risks Recruitment & retention initiatives retention & Recruitment 12. of our personnel the importance of Army addresses The Chief articles

Continued from previous page … 26. The perceived risk of being allocated a corps other than RAEME, 21. The generation of the central agency, outlined above under the was deemed too great for a number of applicants interviewed. heading of generate, would facilitate the desired support, based This was most notable when the RAN guarantees employment on the activity being conducted and the assessed need on a as an engineer with rotary wing aircraft. The most concerning case by case basis. The greatest challenge is the coordination of part was that the individuals had no previous interest in service individual’s being released from unit commitments to undertake with Navy, aboard a ship, and originally applied to Army. The recruitment training requirements and participate in scheduled alternative to these individuals was to join the RAAF who would activities. The identification of suitable RAEME representatives also guarantee employment as an engineer, but with fixed wing within each region would facilitate early engagement and the aircraft. Army was quickly dismissed as an option due to the lack creation of bespoke teams for each activity. This list of suitable of guaranteed employment as an engineer. The obvious solution individuals would need to be provided to DFR each year by the to rectify this is the introduction of ‘ Officer corps enlistment’ regional Corps Reps. To date, limited corps specific support has which is relevant to both ADFA selection and the Sponsored been requested by DRR or DFR, resulting in missed opportunities Under-Graduate scheme. A consolidated approach across the for STEM related corps with low female participation rates. The STEM related corps ‘ would provide a stronger argument to underlying theme being missed is the concept of ‘ you cannot be ensure consistency across corps allocation. what you cannot see’. Conclusion 22. Enlist. Significant shortfalls currently exist at specific ranks and qualification levels throughout the RAEME ranks, from 27. The question of diversity within RAEME initially appears to be an tradesperson to senior Officer. Current policy constraints are easy one to answer, with strong representation from a variety limiting Army’ s ability to enlist service from individuals who of demographics and backgrounds. However, the critical shortfall do not fit neatly in the junior components of both the Officer of gender diversity slowly grows in relevance, with female and OR employment specifications. For example, a senior participation across the many opportunities available in RAEME Technician Electronics Systems (Army ECN 421 equivalent) being lower than almost every other corps. More importantly enlisting from civilian industry would be expected to enlist at the corps is missing the opportunity to capitalise on 50% of the the rank of Craftsman, instantly precluding a large portion of the diminishing Australian labour market and the benefits associated civilian workforce from joining Army based on the perceived with stronger diversity. The importance of female participation reduction of responsibilities from their civilian employment. This as a force multiplier cannot be overstated. This enhances both is also pertinent to individuals attempting to make use of the the strength and depth of RAEME’s diversity, and the associated SERCAT system to transition in and out of civilian employment, benefits which the corps currently enjoys. The ultimate goal particularly if on return to Army their experiences and further of contributing to a more capable Army in the future requires qualifications are not recognised. greater harnessing of the strengths offered from the female 23. The concept of ‘enlistment at rank ‘ into a position commensurate workforce. with civilian appointments is under development, noting the vast Recommendations differences in civilian award schemes compared to Army, with a number of concerns requiring attention before policy can be 28. In support of enhancing female participation rates across RAEME, drafted. The intent is sound, and provides significant opportunity it is recommended that the corps adopt the following five points to bolster STEM corps ranks with suitably qualified individuals to (‘GRECO – Mafia clan from Sicily and Calabria): undertake the work required. a. Generate – HOC to write to DGPERS and DCAP PLANS-A 24. Create. The creation of formal STEM-related mentoring requesting an update on the initiative to generate and programs and development groups, similar to the Army Aviation resource a central managing agency for all Army gender Engineering Development Group (AAEDG), provide dedicated equity issues within Army STEM. forums for concerns and issues to be addressed within specific b. Recruit – Engage with DRR and DFR to support STEM-based employment groupings. One key strength of the AAEDG is the recruitment and retention initiatives through the provision flexibility of the group to address any perceived issues and ofRAEME fly away teams. Regional corps reps to facilitate develop a consensus on the method for rectification. Although the early identification of suitable representatives in their the AAEDG focuses on aviation specific concerns, many of respective regions. the discussion topics relate to other groupings within RAEME, c. Enlist – STEM ‘at rank’ enlistment and appointment strategy where a united approach across the corps would provide a I framework be supported for further development in 2019, stronger submission for consideration by senior leadership. These with specific to RAEME considerations to address the corps’ groupings would also provide greater opportunity for cross-trade needs. engagement and an opportunity for in-service applications for additional training and tertiary study to be undertaken. d. Create – Formal STEM mentoring programs and development groups be created, similar to the AAEDG, across the two key 25. Officer corps allocation. A key consideration identified during technical employment groupings. The AAEDG is chaired by the preparation of this paper is that both the RAAF and RAN SO1 TAAL and the ground equivalent by SO1 TECH MNGR. are achieving significantly stronger female participation rates Although both posns are within HQ FORCOMD, invited within their technical Officer workforces compared to Army. The members from SOCOMD, CASG and 1 DIV are to be included in underlying concern identified was the risk associated with not the development group. being employed within the individual’s chosen discipline if they e. Officer corps allocation – Army Officer Entry utilise a ‘corps joined Army. RAAF and RAN offer applicants with a guaranteed enlistment’ strategy for STEM related corps. HOC to write to mustering or corps, during their undergraduate studies, while DGPERS requesting amendment to recruitment policy for Army relies on the Corps allocation board (CAB) conducted as the technically qualified individual nears graduation from RMC-D. This clearly makes the RAAF and RAN letters of offer more attractive to an individual Annex: with a desire for employment as an engineer, precluding Army from consideration by a number of STEM students. This A. Army Recruitment Initiatives is particularly prevalent for female applicants undertaking a bachelor of aeronautical engineering with a keen interest in

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Both RAAF and Both RAAF Similar to the pre- to Similar Provided women women Provided Although not a formal Although not a formal These camps provide young young These camps provide its effectiveness. improve traditional roles. RAAF further refine the RAAF further refine roles. traditional Army Physical Fitness Program. Program. Fitness Physical Army Program Fitness the Army Physical program, conditioning and conditioning strength civilian 12 week a provides on the physical which focuses led program coach This an Army Corps. within employment for requirements rates. completion low following is under review program camps. RAN Experimental RAAF and of worthy camps that are Experimental RAN conduct Army. by investigation experience gain hands-on with an opportunity to women in non camp camps; Flight separate running two opportunities by engineering and camp for and Tech aircrew aspiring for of RAAF and the profile These camps raise roles. technical women. for of choice’ RAN as an ‘ employer Mentoring. Two-star Up to the development Chief of Army encouraged program, 2016. This in September relationships of mentoring seeking out an upon the mentee relied had previously As an unofficial program and willing mentor. appropriate and oversight, which has measures it lacked control and resources now are There subsequently been rectified. CA DIR 31/16. IAW available materials training Forum. People Regional Army opportunities through and networking with mentoring 2007. This in Forum Networking the Army Women’s include additional opportunities not to has expanded the Army and re-titled women to specifically directed the Army informs This forum Forum. Regional People review with a structural Council Gender Diversity to underway Program. Development and Corporate Industry Army Program, titled the Army Outplacement Previously a small an opportunity for number of Army’s provides undertake a placement and OR) to (Officer leaders future six months. This provides up to within civilian industry for and change environments work diverse insight into management strategies. Program. Leadership Women’s Executive Chief in senior women an opportunity for provides program level engage with other executive to roles leadership civilian industries. across women Made (GLAM) Program. Are Leaders Great social dynamics program and empowering Developmental particularly those women, highly talented aimed towards in male-dominated forces. work vi. vii. ii. iii. iv. v. b. b. the workforce. – retaining Mentoring Dedicated female female Dedicated Assists women meet the women Assists Offers a 12 month program for young young for a 12 month program Offers Marketing , including the “This is my initiatives Review of the initial minimum period of service of the initial minimum period of service Review identified a greater return on investment was possible possible was on investment return identified a greater female non-traditionally Within ten some categories. for 12 months in an to reduced the IMPS was categories interest. female II,1ore attract to effort Gap Year. without a long term in Army life experience to women in 2017, 91 women enlisted commitment. This program commence 86 to leaving deemed unsuitable, were five on beyond serve to continue 73 of these women training. their initial 12 month commitment. program. Pre-conditioning build resilience standard, fitness entry-level general of in the completion assist to recourses and provides starting with 22 Kapooka. This has had significant growth, figure boasts a completion in 2014 and now attendees attended who have of 125 in 2017. Of the 187 women their 160 finished Kapooka and commenced the program, training. initial employment Media. in unusual on Women Army campaign” which focuses Area’ The ‘Recruit to roles. female and non-traditional ‘ campaigns further enhanced and ‘Recruit when Ready to increases in tangible the messaging and resulted enlistment. teams. Specialist recruiting Recruiting Force within Defence teams recruitment Adelaide Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, in Perth, Centres an engineering by supported These are and Parramatta. based in team specialist engineering recruitment Brisbane. IMPS. iv. iv. v. i. ii. iii. participation rate are divided into two categories as follows: categories two divided into are participation rate a. the inflow – increasing Recruitment initiatives 1. female the current improving for Army initiatives The current Annex A Annex Initiatives Recruitment Army Bibliography 2016-2017 ADF repo in Women Defence in the Australian Women of the Treatment into Review 2011) (3 Nov Phase 1 Report Force- Force Defence in the Australian of Women the Treatment into Review Aug 2012) - Phase 2 Report (22 Planning Army - Workforce Workforce of Strategic Directorate 2012 - Commission Human Rights modelling projections Australian Review Broderick Harrison, ES SQNLDR, Engineering and Technical In Gender Parity Specialisations Dec 17) (14 Model Workforce ADF Total Culture Defence Change: Evolving to Pathway Forum Economic World Report 2017, The Global Gender Gap s Army; An 2018 - Australia’ Statement Chief of Army Commander’s 2018 Guidance DIR 03/18 Command Army in Motion DG CM-A ‘ Global Gender Gap Report 2017’ Forum Economic World operations

Force Support Element 9 Workshop – OP Accordion – “Diary of a Tradie”

Eleven RAEME members and one ‘Q’ storeman deployed as part perspective. This new exposure has allowed for greater professional of the Workshop Team of Task Group 633.9, Rotation 9, otherwise development and further altered the methodology that I would known as Force Support Element (FSE9). Equipped to provide apply as a tradesman in approaching and undertaking maintenance integral, close and general maintenance across a number of procedures. I would encourage any member to seek the opportunity concurrent operations, the workshop team provides the following to hone their trade skills by nominating for future deployments. snippets of activities so far in their deployment rotation: CPL Nathan Wieland – 3 CSSB. I am an Electronics Technician CFN Nathan Bartholomeusz – 9 FSB. I was force assigned to deployed as the J36X Force Protection Electronic Countermeasures Task Group Afghanistan to support the Protect Mobility Vehicle, or (FP-ECM) Maintainer as part of FSE-9. I am responsible for Bushmaster, upgrade and then follow on with providing ROCL relief maintaining all FP-ECM systems utilised in the Middle East Region. in Qargha. The PMV FIT support was to assist in the upgrade of the This involves constant engagement with all Task Groups for Powered Weapon System from GEN 1 to GEN 2 and also upgrade scheduling upcoming services, liaising with FP-ECM Supervisors the radios with the digitisation of the communication suite. The to ensure that all equipment is performing as it should, provide main body of work for a Technical Electronics (ECN421) in Qargha technical advice to Task Groups if problems arise and travel to each is Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) based with a focus on 6 RAR’s location where FP-ECM is prevalent in order to conduct regular equipment and PMV’s. I also had the opportunity to do some short servicing. This ensures that operators can be confident that the notice work at HQ Resolute Support on some Up-Armoured SUVs. equipment they are using is functional and performs as it should. The task overall was interesting, and gave me a chance to work on CPL Marley Birkett – 9 FSB. If you don’t like Electrical Integrity equipment that I would not routinely see. A memorable moment Testing (EIT), this job is not for you! My account of the Middle while in Qargha was travelling on a RAF Puma to and from HQ East Region so far has been mostly managing the rectification of Resolute Support. technical maintenance, management of parts, equipment, and CFN Clint Mcilwain – 9 FSB. My time so far being at Al Minhad material. We, as a team, used the skills taught in our recent LEAN 6 Air Base (AMAB) has been quite different compared to life back Sigma training to try to stream line processes, both on and off the home; the general work for my trade (Vehicle Mechanic) is quite workshop floor, and to clear any unnecessary clutter in our day to busy compared to other trades back in Australia. Over here it is the day business. I have also done a considerable amount of Technical opposite, vehicle mechanics in AMAB have to be reactive to short Electrical (ECN418) work and a fair bit of EIT (approx. 1000 items this notice tasks in the Middle East Region (MER). We have a lot of out of month). On top of the work, there is the area beautification project trade tasks such as conducting weapon handling tests, range safety of our beloved turtles and fish pond and small garden. People from supervisor for RSO activities, raising facility work requests for plant all other nations and services hear of our “pets” and come to see for maintenance, networking with the other Corps and Services, ensuring themselves which gives us the unique opportunity to network with that the turtles are fed and garden is looked after. After work it is people both from Australia and from other defence forces. All in all common to see the RAEME mafia in one of the gym locations or at the experience has been a positive one and the group of people I the volley ball court dominating the opposition. So far this trip has work with get you through the day and we all support each other. been a great experience to learn a lot more about the customs and The workshop of FSE 9 comprises of: traditions of the locals and how each corps and the RAAF play its part in the bigger picture to achieve the mission. • ASM – WO2 Chris Lach CFN Liam Mercieca – 2 FSB. As a Vehicle Mechanic deployed with • EMEOPS – SGT Andy Gorine the Force Support Element in the Middle Eastern Region, I have • VM – CFN Clint Mcilwain had the opportunity to provide technical support on a variety of • VM – CFN Liam Mercieca platforms. The localised equipment is quite unique and specific for the • Fit/Armt – CFN Mark Dias region; this diversity has created a new challenge in a maintenance • Fit/Armt – CFN Ryan Hofmann • Metalsmith – CFN Dale Gray • TES1 – LCPL Dominik Sydow • TES 2 – CFN Nathan Bartholomeusz • FPECM Boffin – CPL Nathan Wieland • FPECM Storeman – CPL Gary Tennant • Tech Elec – CPL Marley Birkett

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 PMV in FSE Workshop.

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LCPL Mitchell Wiley Mitchell LCPL

two chippies have hardly stopped since they got here. They have have They here. got they since hardly stopped chippies have two teams the training for quantity of timber facades a large constructed built some luxury items aid and have use as an urban training to can think of it, the HQ. If you for can build it. they The majority of of the results seen individuals who have from comes now their work work.previous by lead RPS is a two man team Bennett CPL Hayden by and assisted the Aussies for distributor help to afraid never the kiwis. This being said, are (NZDF) for they of their jobs. Understanding the requirements other with each the Aussie SAP and MILIS is beneficial to between the differences future. be using SAP in the near well may elements as they The task group. supporting the busy The TSP has been consistently included have (vehicles/weapons) led equipment divestments U.S and inspecting the equipment operating from the majority of the TSP, work There location itself. the divestment to driving the vehicles to Fleet, the PMV armour to the fitting of transparent has involved too technical and range support at the Besmayah weapons heavy TSP Overall, Union 3. the embeds at FOB for inspections of weapons and prepared attitude and is always positive maintains an extremely arise. any task that may to their efforts capable of committing a laugh have it’s time to spoken for, with the serious work Now These begun during our rotation. occurred about the capers that have Compan the Logistic when TSP won but as usual the TSP boys victory gain an easy to allow the Q-store to win”. their “sure defeat came up with a plan to as is awarded of the week’ the ‘Tool tradition As a RAEME workshop of the the individual who has done something ‘worthy’ to a ‘reward’ title during the week, home in EIR a frequent have which seems to and VEH sections. have There the most part TSP has kept in good spirits and health. For of the boys a few where weeks been many laughs and some tough tummy (aka the squirts) which Taji been hit with the famous have days a few floor for on the workshop some vacancies has created still are focused mark we at the half way Now recovered. whilst they Christmas. at the getting the job done and getting home by et Marte VII WKSP – Arte in TGT the boys From

Technical Support Platoon Platoon Support Technical Task Group Taji VII – Iraq Taji Group Task Task Group Taji (TGT) is a combined Australian-New Zealand training training Zealand Australian-New is a combined (TGT) Taji Group Task at the Taji with training Security Forces the Iraqi unit providing 20Km north of Baghdad, Iraq. (TMC) Military Complex and Zealanders and 100 New 300 Australian around comprises TGT for is responsible (TSP) which Support Platoon Technical has a TGT of and repair equipment maintenance guidance, SME providing Group. the Task equipment to RAR and 2 CER) and 6 (from ADF members The TSP includes eleven Section (VEH), Vehicle EMEOPS, NZDF members. It encompasses five Instruments and Radio Section Engineering (GE), Electrical General pers RAE Construction (RPS) and a two Store (EIR), Repair Parts (CMT). Management Team The is provided. and experience the leadership is where EMEOPS James Kirkland and WKSP 2IC is SSGT Davis Wayne ASM is WO2 at a high equipment is always Group’s the Task ensure (NZDF). They with maintenance headquarters TGT and provide level readiness planning advice. Pentland Ryan with CFN Mitchell Wiley, LCPL VEH section is led by been one of the busiest sections have They and CFN Blake Pezzelato. including a number of PMV with work the rotation throughout and numerous replacements differential case replacements, transfer VEH section has also of repairs. a variety for pack removals power Armour of all the Transparent the replacement for been responsible with a the greasers provided fleet; this (ballistic on the PMV glass) a big The section also played experience. amount of technical large Security Forces the Iraq package to part in the mobility divestment the section an excellent given have led divestments (ISF). The U.S and allowed military vehicles U.S inspect and operate opportunity to an and receive environment within the coalition operate them to equipment. our partner force’s to exposure CPL Daniel his team, and Casey CPL Andrew GE section is led by The and CFN Nigel Cervellin. Thomas Walbank (NZDF), LCPL Shelton weapon support tasks, range with various been busy have armourers tasks and a lot of fabrication compliance AMW inspections, technical the for door frames bike stands, targetry, from including everything played have of other projects. They range and a vast teams training assembling process, divestment led weapon in the U.S role a large prior to weapons of smalland inspecting the suite arms and heavy the ISF. to divesting CPL the Eleckies which is led by trades, of two EIR section consists are They Baker. CFN Matthew by Ben Lints (NZDF) and assisted of all within the task electrical items the compliance for responsible and assistance advice electrical trade as well as providing group, testing, Besides electrical integrity the ISF elements as required. to the inspection of multiple ISF with been busy have these boys also assisted have They of TMC. within the wider area generators A/C units at the Baghdad distribution for in the planning of power Fighting School. CPL Nick McCulloch (NZDF) the Boffins, half of EIR are The second who are and CFN Nathan Welch CFN Ian Gilzean of two, has a team whether suites, communications the vehicle primarily for responsible the support to provide they or inspections. Additionally, it be repairs medical equipment inspections and repairs, for Medical Centre Taji the medical equipment takes up the majority of their time as these frequently. required inspections are these Fergus, RAE CPL Adam Sunderland with SPR Ty is led by CMT unit jottings

Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School MAJ Pete Pile

The Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School (RAMS) is responsible for conducting individual aviation technical training for Army and the Fleet Air Arm in order to provide a trained workforce to sustain Defence rotary wing and Army tactical unmanned aerial system capabilities. This means that RAMS is busy, and getting busier – our student throughput in TY 17/18 was 232 and expected to be in the vicinity of 280 to 290 in TY 18/19, due primarily to the planned Multi Role Helicopter (MRH) technical training surge in 2019 (as part of Plan PALISADE) - and it would be easy to conclude that RAMS is all work and no play. As with most units, however, that is definitely not the case here at RAMS, with us still finding time to conduct a myriad of other tasks and activities. Some noteworthy activities included: Official Opening with Chief of Army and Managing Director Boeing CH-47F Chinook Technician Training Precinct Defence Australia. Chief of Army – LTGEN Burr and Managing Director Boeing Defence The final piece of the training system arrived in June - the CH47-F Australia – Mr Darren Edwards on 18 October 2018. Avionics Trainer (CAT.) A team from Kratos flew in from the states to set up the CAT and conduct training for the CH-47 wing. The CAT Resilience Training provides students with the ability to conduct Avionics training on the CH-47F ‘like’ system, and gives the students experience in Removal The premiere resilience training activity for RAMS was Kokoda and Installs, troubleshooting and testing key avionics components. Tribute, a CO’s resilience activity consisting of a 7 km track from The CH-47F Technician Training Precinct was officially opened by Webb Park at the top of the Toowoomba Range, down to Redwood Park at the bottom of the Range, then back up to Webb Park via a goat track. The teams consisted of 7-8 personnel, drawn from both students and staff. The teams were ‘issued’ with a number of items (a stretcher, three 20-litre water jerry cans, an ammo box filled with weights, an artillery shell (full of concrete) and a concrete block) when they arrived at Redwood Park and instructed to carry them to the top of the Range. In addition to being physically demanding, the activity reinforced the previous week’s Professional Military Education (PME) presentation on the Kokoda Track campaign. The day went very well, with all participants appearing fatigued, but in otherwise good spirits and with no injuries. This was in no small measure due to the sterling efforts of SSM RAMS, WO2 Brett Mesken. Additional activities included the CO’s Physical Challenge. Scheduled to occur following the completion of the PESA by most of the RAMS The CH47-F Avionics Trainer (CAT). Staff and Students, and building upon the rigorous (and I use that

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 A tired but happy RAMS on completion of Kokoda Tribute.

72 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 73 unit jottings unit ed to 21 Constr Regt, 21 Constr ed to who off to get what hair he has left get what hair he has off to CO RAMS – The Target of the Egg Cannon Challenge. frizzled at 72 EW Sqn, Cabarlah shock… a culture is he in for the S4 / Brigade Aviation Maintenance Officer (BAMO) at 16 (BAMO) Officer Maintenance the S4 / Brigade Aviation Bde Avn post currently the British Army, from of the ‘Australian the influence counter will the OPSO to assist as the Macquarie known commonly book of made up words’, Dictionary… o 1 ARMD Regt – in – arriving from – posted Jason Lehmann WO2 o LTCOL Brett ‘Running Man’ Nelson – off to TTMU in CASG. o ‘Running Man’ TTMU Brett Nelson – off to LTCOL o in – currently get a nickname’ Irving – posted to Miles ‘yet LTCOL o Regiment 5 Avn Williams for out – bound – posted Pat LT o Transfer’ in – an Engineer ‘Lateral James Skeggs – posted LT o out – Mesken – posted Brett WO2 • CO • ADJT • SSM In addition to the above, 15 other members of RAMS Staff are posted posted of RAMS Staff are 15 other members the above, In addition to On behalf of all I the members of RAMS, out at the end of this year. bid the departing members adieu and wish them well like to would be to 2019 promises careers. phase of their military the next for hit the to in will and members posted have year, busy another yet of their predecessors. build on the success to running in order ground Bring it on. Our People Tynan, Tyrone SGT This month also saw one of RAMS’ instructors, in The visit was duties in France. representational for selected of Instructor as AAvnTC being selected Tynan SGT to response also Tynan SGT a battlefield tour, addition to in 2017. In the Year the Australian commemorating the ADF at a ceremony represented the ANF as well as escorting of the village of Harbonnières, liberation of the Battle of Amiens. commemoration at the 100 year Changes Personnel Key ‘egg-propelling’ mechanism (AKA Egg Cannon), the target of which the target Cannon), ‘egg-propelling’ mechanism (AKA Egg the suitable PPE, HQ RAMS was RAMS (wearing of course.) CO was which used Cannon Challenge’,winner of the ‘Egg with a device capable consequently and was compressor the ADJT’s land rover’s actually was 100m. The CO egg well over firing a raw of accurately CH-47 wing himself’ against one of their efforts. ‘defend to required home the RAMS trophy. winners and took adjudged overall were Some of the participants in the Egg Cannon Challenge. RAMS marches through Oakey led by 2IC RAMS, MAJ McNamara. RAMS birthday celebrations were conducted on 26 July 2018. Teams on 26 July 2018. Teams conducted were celebrations RAMS birthday events several other across against each pitted wing were each from and an endurance Tug-o-war Spanner throw, Throw, including Egg a mechanical also challenged construct event. to Each wing was RAMS Birthday Community Engagement Community is year RAMS each for engagement activity The main community of the bulk which as usual consisted activities, Day ANZAC support to RAMS Oakey. at the local town, of RAMS Staff and Students parading the Reviewing RAMS was and CO party, the catafalque also provided speeches at Day made ANZAC Other members of RAMS also Officer. Unanimous feedback region. the Darling Downs throughout towns increase to continue that attendances these members was from RAMS also supported the future. which bodes well for year-on-year, Army Cadet Unit and local charity experience, work countless 2018. activities throughout term advisedly too) PT conducted by the AAvnTC PTIs, this activity this activity PTIs, the AAvnTC by advisedly PT conducted term too) all-round unit members’ truly test RAMS to CO designed by was of 100 total a The full challengefitness. sawcomplete individuals (spread sit-ups squats and 200 butterfly 200 200 push-ups, heaves, 3.5km. totalling additional run-legs three with 10 rounds) across McMullenCPL James with CFN Li / CAPT out individual honours took event. team the mixed winning More external in two themselves distinguished RAMS staff and trainees the – the Milne Bay Military Challenge, First was events. endurance 3 or 4 of 2, event, which challenged teams endurance a team-based RAMS took Team 7km, 15km or 30km tracks. of with a choice people, inaugural the was Second the 15km course. for home the silverware a This was of Legacy. held in support Challenge, Combat Canungra 1km Log gruelling of a 3km Sandbag 7.5km event, consisting Carry, Body Armour Sprint, Carry and Obstacle Course, 400m Stretcher Carry, $5000 over raised RAMS River. the Canungra across swim a freezing and one of our Toowoomba, and Legacy Brisbane dollars Legacy for by team place the second win the event, managed to beating teams were that they given impressive extremely This was 4 minutes. over USMC, from 8/9 RAR and 6 RAR. against teams competing unit jottings

Aviation Maintenance Awards – 30 November 2018

The Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School hosted a dinner • Throughout 2018, Tiger maintainers have consistently achieved celebrating the 76th Anniversary of the formation of the Corps. The unprecedented availability rates whilst simultaneously operating Hawker Pacific Innovative Solutions Award and the Shannon Nichols from demanding amphibious and land environments; generating Award were presented as part of the evening’s events. trust in the capability amongst wider Army. The maintenance element’s commitment to the Tiger has been complemented by their strong support to fleet planning and maintenance burden reduction initiatives which, in turn, are having positive implications across the Army’s Tiger fleet.

The exemplary performance of the Tiger Maintenance Organisation in the 1st Aviation Regiment is underpinned by strong leadership at all levels, a focus on safety, commitment and innovation to support mission success. The Tiger Maintenance Organisation truly embodies the core values of Hawker Paciﬁc and is considered a worthy recipient of the 2018 Hawker Paciﬁc Award. Shannon Nicholas Award

Awarded to the trainee judged as the ITT Student having the highest grading from courses conducted at RAMS during the training year. Trainees are judged using a combination of academic and OJT results, attitude to training, and overall performance throughout the course. The Hawker Paciﬁc Innovative Solutions Award presented to the Tiger Maintenance Organisation. The 2018 winner, CFN Shannon Armstrong-O’Meara, was a student at RAMS from June 2018 for the Aircraft Technician, ARH Technical Type Hawker Paciﬁc Innovative Solutions Award course, Session 0042.

Hawker Pacific prides itself on being a world leader in the aerospace During his time at RAMS CFN Armstrong-O’Meara undertook both industry capable of delivering superior levels of reliability, innovation, theory and practical components and carried out daily trades person integration and safety. These core values underpin the Annual tasks. Hawker Pacific Award and remain critical criteria for selection of CFN Armstrong-O’Meara showed exceptional levels of motivation recipients. For this reason, the Tiger Maintenance Organisation of and his skills and application of trade knowledge were above level the 1st Aviation Regiment is awarded the Hawker Pacific Innovative expected during training. It was a pleasure to see CFN Armstrong- Solutions Award for its sustained and diligent performance in 2018. O’Meara seeking out additional tasks demonstrating his work drive. Noteworthy achievements for the Tiger Maintenance Organisation In addition, CFN Armstrong-O’Meara has established an admirable are: all round performance through superior results in physical training and community involvement through the 1st place in the Canungra • Supporting the Tiger’s return to the flying, following the tragic Combat Challenge. accident involving a German Tiger in 2017, through conduct of extensive maintenance and inspections of all aircraft. Overall, CFN Armstrong-O’Meara achieved a very high standard and attitude throughout the ARH ITT course and will be an asset to 1st • The conduct of transcontinental deployments of a Tiger Squadron Aviation Regiment, ARH and the wider Aviation capability. For his via RAAF Strategic Airlift. The deployment of aircraft, stores and performance, integrity and general military professionalism during personnel was conducted efficiently by the maintenance element the ARH ITT course, CFN Armstrong-O’Meara is awarded the Shannon resulting in the first Tiger sorties being flown within 48 hours of Nicholas Award. C-17 landing.

• During Exercise HAMEL 18 saw the maintenance organisation surge to support 10 day/24 hrs sustained operations at very high readiness notice to Joint Task Force Headquarters and the 7th Brigade. The Tiger Maintenance Organisation provided reliable and sustainable aircraft availability enabling operational highlights including the successful conduct of Manned Unmanned Teaming with Shadow 200 and integration of Tiger into the Counter Fast Inshore Attack Craft Drills.

• Concurrent to HAMEL 18, the remaining Garrison maintenance workforce was able to maintain an above average rate of effort supporting continuation training at Gaza Lines in Darwin.

• Embarkation of Tiger for First of Class Flight Trials Phase 2 on HMAS CANBERRA. The ability of the maintenance personnel to integrate and innovate whilst embarked on the Landing Helicopter Deck has had an enduring and positive impact. The Shannon Nicholas Award winner – CFN Shannon Armstrong-

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 O’Meara.

74 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 75 unit jottings unit During the conduct of Exercise HAMEL 18, Tiger flew a total of 193.7 a total Tiger flew HAMEL 18, of Exercise During the conduct for aircraft serviceable element provided AFHRs. The maintenance serviceable providing to task in addition High Readiness Very every of the As proof planned mission. deliberate each for aircraft the for unserviceability due to dropped no sorties were capability, maintenance of a large During the absence of the exercise. duration maintenance the remaining HAMEL 18, element on Exercise at Gaza flying operations maintain regular able to was workforce in Darwin. Lines support the to Organisation has continued The Tiger Maintenance the Australian of the Tiger as an amphibious option for development Phase 2 on Flight Trials Government, First of Class embarking for conduct HMAS CANBERRA. able to Regiment was The 1st Aviation the development Deck Landing Qualifications while supporting which will provide Limits, ultimately Operating of Ship Helicopter Amphibious Commander vessels, Class Canberra to flexibility contribution This key Landing Force. and Commander Force Task amphibious capability of an expeditionary the achievement to be to continued of Effort Rate while a consistent conducted was in Darwin. at Gaza Lines generated Phase 2, Flight Trials simultaneously with the First of Class Occurring (Airborne) Recertification Air Control the Tiger capability’s Forward success an absolute was Gaza Lines. The result from conducted was on target. a single sortie – on time, Again, the Regiment did not drop sorties in addition training enabled valuable rates and the availability (Airborne) missions. Air Control Forward the programmed to high achieved consistently Tiger maintainers have 2018, Throughout demanding from operating whilst simultaneously rates availability both 2019, to forward Looking amphibious and land environments. and will again be tested Tiger and its logistic support arrangements yet. year on its most exciting as the Regiment embarks improved this space. Watch or Fire, Aerial Observation Posts Posts Aerial Observation or Fire,

for Indirect Fire and Integrated Manoeuvre with 7 Brigade’s Battle and Integrated Fire Indirect for Maintenance The Tiger practice. as common WARHORSE Group availability aircraft and sustainable reliable Organisation provided of conduct highlights including the successful enabling operational new 200 and, breaking with Shadow Manned/Unmanned Teaming the Amphibious support to Armed Reconnaissance providing ground, Amphibious the Support to days. a period of several over Group Task the of Tiger into integration successful with culminated Group Task Drills. Attack Craft Inshore Fast Counter The soldiers, airmen and contracted technicians of Technical Support Technical of technicians airmen and contracted The soldiers, of 161 and (TST) Support Troops and the Technical (TSS) Squadron supporting the Tiger began 2018 by Squadrons 162 Reconnaissance rebuild to consistently These personnel worked fly program. to return accident tragic the following performance for the Tiger’s reputation a German Tiger in 2017. involving intensive a fast-paced, marked as July were The months of June and deployed Organisation as a TST the Tiger Maintenance activity for the ADF’s ability to Unit POSSUM, exercising under the banner of Task via RAAF of a Tiger squadron deployment a transcontinental conduct smoothly and efficiently conducted was of aircraft The rebuild C-17. sorties being in the first Tiger resulting element the maintenance by and The quick rebuild within 48 hours of landing in Townsville. flown Mission day four a successful for allowed of the aircraft reconstitution Unit WARHORSE. This enabled the with Task Exercise Rehearsal of Air and development relationships working establishment of new which set the conditions procedures Recovery / Combat Assault Escort HAMEL 18. Exercise GRIFFIN during Group of Task the success for generate support crews HAMEL 18 saw the maintenance Exercise 24 hour Very provide to of aircraft surge continuous a 10 day and Headquarters Force the Joint Task support to High Readiness Air Assault daily and conducted enacted Tigers were 7 Brigade. Close Air Escort, Armed Reconnaissance, Escort, Convoy Ground Support, Call f Army Attack Aviation CAPT Louise Farrell CAPT Louise 1st AVN REGT – Tiger Maintenance Organisation – Tiger Maintenance REGT 1st AVN unit jottings

Career and Advanced Training Wing (CATW) Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

HQ The review of the LMP has generated the ability to have the theory component 2018 has been a busy year for Career and Advanced Training delivered via an on-line platform, such Wing (CATW), having already delivered a huge 50+ courses and as MOODLE in the future, once the LMP successfully trained more than 300 students. As you may be aware, has been trialled and reviewed. This will CATW is responsible for the majority of ground RAEME’s specialist enable sessions to be delivered within maintenance and recovery courses, in addition to the Subject 4 Units with the practical components of Career courses. As RAEME technicians you will most likely see your the course delivered and assessed by way though several CATW courses throughout your career, including qualified and approved Unit technicians. LTs. The pilot course will be delivered residentially at ALTC. The ability to July brought a significant change to how CATW operates, with run individual platform courses will enable technicians to be trained instruction for many of our courses now delivered by Wodonga on a specific platform and reduce the amount of time away from Institute of TAFE (WIOT). This has kept the OC (MAJ Dee-Ann their Unit when not posted to a Unit that holds all four platforms. Jackson) and ASM (Laurie “Wal” Wallace) out of the office having Bushmaster Section – MR Adrian (Booka) Macilai “contract meetings” (usually at the café) for the majority of the year. Additionally, dealing with grumpy WO2s and super keen SGTs has It’s Ground Hog day for the good old Bushy maintenance course with kept them on their toes…..respite posting they said! next to no changes to course content or method of delivery. Sadly, the only thing that is certain is there aren’t as many course being run Rounding out the HQ team is the 2IC, CAPT Nathan “the Phantom” as previous years. DTR is now mainly for RAAF, ARES and civilians. MacDonald, who was thrust in at short notice from ACW to fill the void left by CAPT Adam “the week old cake’s still good” Hill and the The 0097 Bushmaster Maintenance Course has just concluded and acting OPSWO, SGT Blake “who the f#*k thought that was a good we are now a few courses away from a mile stone… triple digits! idea?” Medway. WO2 Terry Nieuwenhout made a cameo appearance Yes, the 100th Bushmaster Maintenance Course is fast approaching, before being snatched up by ASEME HQ to fill the Training WO void. so if you want in, get your ASM on board and keep an eye out for nomination requests. Careers Cell – SGT Cheyne Truelove Kalmar RTCH Section – MR Adrian (Booka) Macilai Careers Cell has come together this year to review and renew aspects of the training delivered across the Subject 4 suite of Hi again – long time no read. The Kalmar course is not so much courses. The Cell has re-invigorated parts of the content and learning ground hog day but edge of tomorrow. You know, that movie with outcomes, reflected in updated LMPs. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt; Tom gets covered in the blood of an alien and gets its powers to go back in time to a point and re-live Our Corps NCOs, SNCOs and WOs are expected to be able to operate that time again to find a scenario where they win the war. Anyway I and lead effectively in an ever changing, complex environment. digress. The Kalmar course! The Cell utilises emotional intelligence training to equip students to understand the importance of being able to lead yourself before you The Kalmar course is alive and strong and is specifically focused on are able to effectively lead others. 10 FSB with the odd 9 FSB member and civilian contractor. This is re-enforced through defining the roles that values; standards; 10 FSB graciously allowed us to visit in September 18 to deliver the and beliefs play and the importance of identifying and modelling Ground Guide Only and maintainer training. Special thanks to LTCOL excellence that has gone before them. Neil Peake (CO 10 FSB), WO2 Mick Moody (30 TML) and WO2 Jason Lee (ASM 10 FSB) in authorising and helping gather resources, and The Cell’s vision is to transform the Subject 4 RAEME Promotion organising specific areas to conduct the Kalmar training. Courses from attendance courses to selection courses, where students will be selected to progress to the next rank based on their Electronic Systems Cell – SGT Dean Trainer attributes to contribute and lead the Corps into the future. Shout out to all the RAEME brethren as we look towards the end of The fruition of this vision will aid in building our future non- a great 2018 of swinging spanners… not done yet though, so hang commissioned leaders; to enable them to navigate themselves on in there. Unlike the other SETG Course Managers, if I were to and their teams to pursue excellence; enabling them to thrive in ramble on about all five courses that I manage and every single LMP the complex and rapidly changing environments they may find amendment we would be here for a while… “aint nobody got time themselves in. for that”. So… to keep it simple. Specialist Equipment Training Group (SETG) Abrams Tank Control Systems. Session 0026 is off to a cracking start Vehicle Cell with only a couple of weeks down and a couple of months to go. There has been a few changes with removal of FBCB2 and replaced A Vehicle Section – Mr Andy “Mac” McAdie with the MFoCS. I anticipate a few changes to delivery of the course, The tenth Armoured Vehicle Maintenance Course (NOT “SUPER but only time will tell. A”!!!!) commenced in September this year and there is no approved ASLAV Turret Control Systems. Future of the ASLAV is coming to an plan to remove the Course from the training continuum at this stage. end, with it being replaced by the Boxer CRV in the coming years. In There has, however; been a training analysis conducted on the saying that, the maintenance courses will continue as there is still M113AS4 and ASLAV Vehicle Maintenance Courses resulting in new a demand for maintainers. Session 0034 has been moved to early LMPs with the pilot M113AS4 course that commenced in October. 2019 and session 0035 will continue as scheduled. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

76 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 77 unit jottings unit Conclusion staff as the CATW past 12 months for busy It’s been an extremely function in delivering not only with our core above, highlighted identify and to the future but in looking to technicians to training remain we as a Corps ensure to and innovation implement initiatives to effect maintenance the required in delivering relevant and current and an Army in Motion. Force a modernised Defence and work their hard for staff thank all to like the CATW I would achievements. and Merry Christmas and a safe and their families Wishing everyone Year. New Happy et Marte Arte Recovery Training Centre (RTC) – SGT Luke Craig Luke – SGT (RTC) Centre Training Recovery 0032 and Subject 4 “don’t Course Basic Recovery completed Having job” do your to how forgotten call a Recky Mech if you’ve yourself that no old at a rate changes undergoing is now course, Corporal with. cope possibly crusty could including new further renovations undergone has The Dustbowl 50 roughly cliff face a new bog holes and of course new drainage, as The Great 5.5m high, otherwise known at long and peaks metres of Recovery. Wall at least) allow our staff (the SGT’s BRC 0033 has been postponed to that includes the package training a new and test develop time to The specialist it’s a ROTATOR!” HRV 45M.new “It’s not a crane, manager somehow the course on, despite continue courses and, single one of the courses during every disappear managing to the M88 again! break also managed to as I type, will be fully ASEME manning adopting the RTC forward, Looking 2019 and beyond. for work people and more less having by policy, back, at the ARA. his 47th attempt welcome for Groth WO2 Also, The end of this course will see us roll straight into another M113AS4 M113AS4 another into willsee us roll straight of this course The end Turret last ASLAV and third the into and then straight course Turret calendar year. this for course and Armament Analysis on the Task Maintenance the completed recently have We This hopefully Tank. identified all things the Abrams side for Fitter be subject may that to items and ’now’ maintenance that require the failure. into failure out of the Artillery Documentation the Tank separated now have We specific Tank teach now side of this is we The up Principles package. dated the comprehend of trying to problem documentation. The old is gun of the Tank with the maintenance artillery EMEI that deals manuals job on the Tech is essentially a patch there still there, of equipment, piece a new some dating back receive time we every an EMEI similar will have we one day So……, ideally further than me. with ALL things tank. the M777A2 that deals to I callthe pay group dash, it M777A2 documentation procedures. M777A2 documentation procedures. t forever. I got the word that this article is a little too Armour oriented, well Armour oriented, that this article is a little too I got the word what…. guess with completion is nearing course Turret Tank The 27th M1A1 Abrams That this year. one for this being the second go, to weeks only a few so in 2006, started we lifts since 60 turret at around puts us here about got a handle just on it! we’ve AFV Cell – Mr Don Cullen and Mr Allen Clarke and Mr Allen – Mr Don Cullen Clarke AFV Cell courses Turret M113AS4 Tank, and ASLAV M1A1 Abrams Army’s newest Artillery piece the M777A2 155mm lightweight M777A2 155mm lightweight the Artillery piece Army’s newest It is system. dynamic weapon be a very to is proving Howitzer, System Control its Digital Fire to upgrades undergoing constantly platform the (Hw); as well as to and Hardware (Sw) Software (DFCS) and ordnance. theodolite, Leica and new system is the DART introduction The latest with the Units soon. This will to do away be issued due to which are the trunnions during level to a plumbline in workshop have need to and Hw Sw The DFCS tests. Systems Control and Optical Fire DFCS again in 2019. be upgraded due to are systems changes to with recent date up to staying also been busy have We to EMEIs. Mostly those relating Armament Cell Armament Cell and Mr Gaylard Clarke Artillery Section – Mr David Fitters are to record all maintenance on MILIS and are no longer on MILIS and are all maintenance record to are Fitters making any entries in the GM120 or checking any for responsible entries in it.operator all remove has also been a LMP Amendment actioned to There As course. Examiner the Ordnance from the Abram to reference the on of Ordnance Examinations conduct to is no requirement there the Abrams up that complete All Craftsman from members Abrams. PMCS the 180 day conduct to qualified are Armament course Turret check. three and a half weeks in sunny Bandiana for an extra pay group. In group. pay in sunny Bandiana extra an for and a half weeks three maintainers so get for is still there the requirement all seriousness, noms in. your it. read It does still you Yes… Maintenance. Bio Medical Equipment It will be delivered year. significantly next and it will feature exist So components. and residential Hill Box on-line learning with an by in the hunt for those boffins for again promising is once the future that’s it Well be nominated. IOT Biomed and requiring deployments RAEME Birthday. a great have everyone me, from RBS-70 Medium Maintenance Course. For those that are unaware (or unaware that are those For Course. Maintenance Medium RBS-70 but 2018 16 ALR for at delivered was course the RBS-70 care), even year. it will next back at ASEME for be on giving… The gift that keeps Course. Medium Maintenance AMSTAR talking ASM your start sweet rise, a pay allfor the boffins wanting offer won’t las because this unit jottings

Technical Support Troop, 162 Reconnaissance Squadron – Marlins at Sea LCPL Patrick Schweikert

162 Recce Sqn have flown a very successful year, with the Technical The next phase of the trip consisted of an international visit to the Support Troop working hard to keep up the Regiment’s tempo and picturesque tropical island of New Caledonia. During the sail out into supporting the greater Army to meet our capability and preparedness the Coral Sea, the trial was able expand the SHOL to test the airframe requirements. in the open ocean conditions. A typical day on the flight deck exposed the airframe to winds up to 40 knots and a rocking flight The Sqn’s involvement in the Griffin Guns series gunnery exercises deck. RAEME aircraft maintainers worked in these arduous conditions this year has not only increased the capability of the platform but fixing faults and conducting routine maintenance. A different and exposed our new maintainers to a fast-paced environment. The rewarding experience – focussing on the task at hand whilst a test second half of the year was an extremely exciting time for the pilot lands an airframe on a moving deck only a landing spot away! Sqn. An aviation FRT and support elements embarked on HMAS Then, when called upon, technicians conducted engine compressor CANBERRA to conduct First of Class Flight Trials (FOCFT) Phase 2. washes under the Tiger’s turning disc only metres away from a 27m The aim of Phase 2 was to expand the capability of the airframe drop off the edge of the ship. No matter the weather conditions the by constructing the Tiger Safe Helicopter Operating Limits (SHOL) RAEME aircraft maintenance crew were there keeping the airframe to define safe landing and take-off parameters from the LHD under maintained. different sea/wind conditions and at different aircraft weights/ configurations. With weeks of preparation and packing the Sqn deployed two Tigers via C-17 from RAAF Darwin to RAAF Richmond. Once the aircraft were reassembled by the FRT, the detachment joined the Army’s instrumented test Tiger, A38-001, in Sydney Harbour. With integration with the LHD underway the ship sailed to Darwin and the detachment was able to conduct numerous sorties with the instrumented test aircraft. This phase of the trip also tested some of RAEME’s best maintainers – new exposure working in an embarked environment took 110% teamwork with the Navy’s aviation department. It was a 162 Recce Sqn RAEME aircraft maintainers conducting a weekly rewarding and challenging environment for the FRT. aircraft wash on the flight deck somewhere off the coast of Australia

On arrival into port after a tough week transiting from Darwin, the FRT arrived in Noumea (New Caledonia) where shore leave was granted. With the RAEME boys feeling like salty sea dogs and missing the constant stillness of land, the adventure began, tasting some the island’s food and ale. Well rested and having explored a lot of the island, the FRT were able to expand their cultural horizons and bring back onto the ship some picked up lingo. Being a French colonised island and working on a French aircraft the technician’s new French words made for a high morale work area... “Quand est smoko?” Returning to mainland Australia saw the boys working flat out until The night shift works into the early morning on a hydraulic system the aircraft took off from the deck in Sydney Harbour. A quick three fault. aircraft flyby of the embarked Tigers signified the end of FOCFT Phase 2. With the trial done, the successful of the trip resulted in 95% trial completion, 548 Deck landings and 1734.7 logged man-hours of Arriving in Darwin the detachment met the remainder of the 162 maintenance. Recce Sqn and this signalled the beginning of the 10 day sail to qualify the Sqn’s pilots in deck landings. This was also an opportunity to The FRT then backed up the six weeks at sea with a two week expose the other technicians to embarked maintenance. This phase of exercise working with SOCOMD and 6 Aviation Regiment. With 100% the trial was so successful that the Sqn was able to provide the same aircraft availability during the exercise, it showed the exceptional deck landing opportunities to additional pilots from 161 Recce Sqn. quality of our maintenance crew and maintenance leadership. With a total of eight weeks away from sunny, warm Darwin the FRT and aircraft returned. However, the last Griffin Guns of 2018 was about to start and with around the clock support needed the maintainers were back to big and challenging days. The 162 Recce Sqn maintenance crew faced long and flexible work hours throughout this year. Many members showed exceptional leadership by stepping up to the task. Traveling across Australia and overseas, facing hard faults, and at times limited support, the RAEME aircraft maintainers were able to provide innovative maintenance management and the classic RAEME “can do safely” attitude to ensure maximum operational availability enabling the commanders

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 A Tiger on standby on Spot 4, HMAS CANBERRA. to win the land battle.

78 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 79 lls farewe unit jottings unit CPL Robert ‘Bob’ goes to the head goes to the head said numerous rewell farewell have ers. His respected presence will be presence ers. His respected CFN Scully who is off to bigger and significant fa rewell the upcoming winter. We We winter. the upcoming ave butting, karate chopping, ever smiling ASM who is heading down down chopping,is heading smiling ASM who butting, ever karate in sipping pumpkin spiced Melbourne join his CASG brethren to to hipst knots for and tying top lattes to members leaving the Regiment to either new units or starting either new the Regiment to members leaving to fa civilian adventures. We the nation’s capital. to things outside the Army as he relocates better all endeavours the best in their future wish him and his family We as they br old so he can years at his prime of 60 who is retiring Revermann boat and golf buggy. with his new the sunshine coast back to move will hazards drastically that although workplace assume to It is safe be the same within the Army will without ever no workshop reduce; his personality and antics. A as the Regiment takes a huge hit with his absence. missed severely the 1st approaches; Sabre series rapidly As 2019 and the Talisman in their quest of maintains the rage Support Troop Ground Aviation excellence. maintenance land materiel refreshers on night routine. CPL Woolley delivered an outstanding an outstanding delivered CPL Woolley on night routine. refreshers with the MOSA, bit of field welding did a the troop orders; set of FRT finished off the night with a BBQ field RAEME fashion; and in proper a campfire. dinner around of turn-over a massive has witnessed Regiment The 1st Aviation become battle to fought Igo lost his hard equipment in 2018. CFN specialist’; as the ‘trailer to referred Master’, or affectional the ‘DAMR the growing reduce to arrived JP157 civilian fuel trucks new two and trailers MAN trucks and then almost 50 of mechanics, workload ensuring 11 Mogs and 3 Macks; ultimately replace to issued were Inspections with non-stop Technical busy always are the craftsmen and scheduled servicing. As we approach the end of 2018 we 1 AVN GST Workshop.

Earlier in the year GST had an overnight PL shakeout at Kangaroo PL shakeout at Kangaroo had an overnight GST Earlier in the year not having some members of the troop Due to Area. Flats Training set up to how learned unit; they postings in a combat completed and conducted a harbour, occupy a vehicle, and pack a cam net over The highlight of the trip for some was a certain recovery Corporal Corporal recovery a certain some was The highlight of the trip for to wheel station off his 20T enroute who lost a complete (Howie) Joe’s’ paddock by ‘farmer last seen bouncing through It was SWBTA. If found a path of destruction in its wake. creating Jacobson Mitch has a nice farmer the poor Regt before 1 AVN to return please his 2018 harvest.surprise whilst conducting Mitch Jacobson was kept busy with the construction of some with the construction kept busy was Jacobson Mitch Rig (DAMR) Air Maintenance Deployable coated tri-colour gorgeous in civilian contractors by neglected stands that unsurprisingly were on day Additionally, Robertson Barracks. back to their transportation to the opportunity with a mint idea seized Tim Blakey one craftsman cut off his thumb whilst removing posting and nearly a 1 CSSB delay a severed 18 stitches, MRH90 rides, in two This resulted a cable tie. fruit cake. and eating drinking coffee of the Ex and the rest tendon, in January. He is stillCSSB 1 posting to With a slow start to the year filled with routine maintenance, the filled maintenance, with routine the year start to With a slow struggle between and a constant repair, TTFA impossible standard the Stuart set off down soon time to it was latte, or caramel hazelnut CPL for perspective different a vastly Hamel 18. This was Hwy for that learned 3 CER and rapidly in from whom had posted Brown actually grunt and was no longer a substitute surprisingly he was craftsman. as a employed 2018 has seen a lot of new faces marching into the reputable the reputable into marching faces new 2018 has seen a lot of Regiment. of the 1st Aviation Some members Support Troop Ground world aviation the ‘non-army’ about how and nervous confused were first café latte. their soon settled in after but they is, CFN Adam Skennar CFN Adam 1st Aviation Regiment Ground Support Troop Support Ground Regiment 1st Aviation unit jottings

2/14 Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry)

V58 CPL Maroske SPT SQN-TST hit the ground running for 2018 with a few fresh faces to complement our already undermanned main workshop. With 7BDE coming online mid-year there were plenty of up and coming major field exercises to test out the Regiment requiring everything to be FF by yesterday. Looking at the forecasted SQN tracker it looked like we would be doing more bush than Bear Grylls. Once the field period kicked off we knew we were in trouble when our fearless leader LT Banks was cosying up with his fellow officer mates in the EMEOPS shelter watching “Princess Diaries”, and the RASM was more interested in, where he could get some cam cream; when he could start wearing it; and if it was safe to eat or use as an all over body moisturiser. The Regiment provided us with many challenges mainly coming from the M88, Abram tanks, and truckies not knowing how to As per usual in V18 there was no time to waste with the first shake drive the new fleet of vehicles without hitting trees. All trades out for the vehicles and crews being Stage IV at WBTA in March. The worked to an exceptional standard on a plethora of tasks ranging troop hit the ground running and deployed both V18 cars in support from fabricating 8 - 20mm steel tank and ASLAV targets; numerous of the activity. With the shoot concluded and troop training called off random vehicle/weapon repairs; servicing tanks; and running due to lack of interest (It actually rained an enormous amount), the power to everyone in the echelon before they began to cry why team packed up for the road run home. their phone was going flat. I think the Boffins also did a job…..can’t As with all things Army, nothing ever goes to plan. You need to be remember. flexible to adapt and overcome, especially when you just want to Special mention has to go to CPL Woo providing great hospitality to get home. With the A1 roaring home and everyone in high spirits, any member of the Regiment at his “Party tent!” Members of the the ASM, not entirely happy with the outcome of the exercise, had workshop and Regiment as a whole need to ensure they gather concocted a plan for some troop training of his own and had his around his GMV just as he is setting up wanting to go to sleep, in his driver parallel park his vehicle in a ditch on the side of the highway. swag, on a stretcher. Coming from Infantry it was noted by the Fox The Recovery Mechanics were enacted and all was successful (after that CPL Woo was the biggest Pogue of all. quite some time). As the year draws to a close SPT SQN-TST will look to continue what it has done for the year thus far. To support the Regiment in all of its random request glory, to the highest standards, whilst maintaining a great level of morale, having a laugh, and working together as a great group of guys.

Next on the program was Stage V, Stage VI, EX WARFIGHTER and CATA all conducted at SWBTA prior to EX HAMEL kicking off for the year. With the entire A1 loaded into both vehicles (minus Luke Walker V18 CPL M. Cremin who defected to CSQN), there was not much room for activities in the LAV-F and R. When the line troops were off conducting their The start of 2018 had an air of excitement around the V18 crew, with Stage V serials there was plenty of time after the daily replen to get some new faces keen to start another year and some familiar faces set in a hide and chew the fat. As the troops rolled through their ready to dust off their post CSS CONOPS hangover with a fresh start. serials the odd repair came through and V18 was called upon to play This year’s crew consisted of WO2 Shaw (ASM) back from a 12 enemy party for the line troops to practice their manoeuvres. This month hiatus, CPL Jenkins and CFN Ryan (Fitters), LCPL Peters and was subsequently the catalyst for a NODUFF CASEVAC where the A1 CFN Basterfield (Boffins), CPL Walker and CFN Pearce (Recovery was enacted to assist in escorting the casualty. I would also like to Mechanics) and finally CPL Cremin, CFN Dixon and CFN Couper as the make a special shout out to V12 for their vehicle cas at Sabina Point vehicle mechanics. Honourable mention goes to CPL Heinrich from which provided the A1 with some much needed troop training for amphibious operations on the beach.

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 SPT SQN who ran on and off the bench for the A1 all year.

80 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 81 unit jottings unit A few weeks into the exercise and the A1 was split with T38C and and the A1 was the exercise into weeks A few 6 RAR. being attached to dynamic This added a new all of 3 Troop two and personnel over tools share to having by the equation to conduct to in order reunite Periodically the A1 would teams. combat of pulling usually a tank power- some all-night consisting repairs, pack out, track, or breaking both. or month field block,Like all the two good things, spanning across a was year an end. The back half of the came to exercises three back up in the bay and FRTs courses sporadic, with leave, lot more filling servicing and repairs in the With more keeping us all occupied. in a year, a long way gaps back at the unit. come have Although we parts with the ongoing struggle for go, to is stillthere a long way present. ever along with other adversities, not be possible would of C SQN this year The capability and success C Hawkes of WO2 consisting the A1, put in by work without the hard (Rech Mech), CPL D Stoman S McClure-Maher SGT (Fitter), (ASM), SGT (Rech Mech), CFN CFN A Green (VM), CPL A Kellet A Algie (Fitter), (Boffin), CFN M CFN O Pocock CFN H King (VM), (Fitter), T Gurney Thompson (Boffin), CFN B Winder (VM). 2/14 LHR of RAEME from the rest is also due to A special thanks and helping to together coming (QMI), as well as 106 FD WKSP for the points throughout running at various squadron keep this new year. and 3CSSB. With limited personnel, most of which having no unit no having of which most personnel, With limited and 3CSSB. the from in the deep end tank, with thrown experience were we C prior to POLs and servicing parts, start, tools, organise to having with the M1A1. SQNs first exercise without a hitch, off Bay started in Shoalwater exercise fire The live spanners the, nevertheless stack up, to started eventually but repairs the the task. of things, up to top getting on were were Just when we down breaking level, the next it to took M88A2 heavy maintenance completed, With the exercise night FRT. a late back from on the way up until 2018. us occupied and repairs the post field servicing like a complete and more looking more were At the start of 2018 we and other equipment week, tools, each squadron tanks, with new item new as each hampered was The parts flow arriving regularly. ordering, prior to district though with to be loaded had to required pull able to the ASM was itself, hurdlethat presented new every the issue. around work enabling the A1 to some strings, get the a mad rush to it was closer, drew As the 2018 field block required tank that arrived new especially as each ready, squadron required. servicing and had outstanding repairs working their first time it was C SQN A1, new many of the For as each on the go, with tank in the field environment. Learning the keep the A1 managed to faults, new objective unearthed new that took with the odd exception afloat,squadron the majority, for a busy it was mechanics, fix.a little bit longer to the recovery For work callouts and bulk with the M88A2, track with constant exercise time. in their down and lack of water, and lack of water, rowding being overc V28 Flanders CPL Kurt M1A1 Abrams arrived in Brisbane towards the back end of 2017. in Brisbane towards arrived M1A1 Abrams and minimum of operators, with the bare Initially worth one troop’s 2/14 LHR (QMI), 7CSSB in from of spanners brought tag team a rag T38 2/14 LHR (QMI) C SQN A1 CPL A Algie We then cracked into Exercise Hamel with the rule of “if it’s not dark Hamel Exercise into then cracked We at night driving skill level an increased creating moving”, aren’t we depend shoulder that V21 could V28 became the hard and crewing. a skills them our all and giving the Cavalrymen on, showing corps the battles which won we challenge at their job as well. As always done while still dry remaining this was the war, us winning led to will you ridged snap.” because “if your and flexible, as on courses focused has been more half of the year The second have We the other SQN’s as required. help to well as providing and then some much needed RTP the year for four stage one more year. it all starts again next before who would have thought that you can run out of water on a ship? can run out of water thought that you have who would whilst on board, exercises training multiple deployment were There back land and to the LCM8’s, onto the ASLAV’s, to our rooms from that had a SWBTA a night time insertion onto again. This led up to (which had been guide group shore a missing start due to rough high tide, Gallipoli style) and an extreme beach landed on the wrong and being first on the beach the V28 vehicles due to but succeeded site. the extraction to the way leading 2018 has been another busy year for B Squadron of the 2/14 Light B Squadron for year another busy 2018 has been V28 were Luckily Infantry). (Queensland Mounted Horse Regiment are who bunch of tradesmen and optimistic allocated a wide eyed of ASM - at us. Consisting throw can the regiment any task up to J. Madden, WO2 CFN S. Murphy. K. CPLs J. Cottrell, Longton, Flanders and D. S. SGT and K. Morley Lanza, B. S. Randall. The year Duff, B. Ball, M. Bonsor, plenty of maintenance at full was started speed and as normal there of pleasure the have we that LAV’s with the aging fleet of conduct to maintaining. the other SQN’s B SQN showed where WBTA to Our first outing was of a Stage 4 consisted runs. The practice men do battle real how finished Stage 5. We a 3 day conducting runs and V21 shoot, STAB than a faster hot seated the crews up at the firing point where age as most of the their showing were LAV’s knock! The early Friday a big few after home needing repairs ended up heading vehicles days. Series as a part of the V21 on Sea support handpicked to V28 was the pre-deployment we 8/9 RAR RDG, where schedule ensured things Canberra on HMAS Once ourselves. much time to didn’t have as the FRT training much with a lot of tactical too did not settle down The food patrol. run as a 6 car recon with V21 to fully integrated was salmon having as can think of, you than the best hotbox better was the time on enjoyed Most of the team 3 days. every choice a meal board with the main problems unit jottings

5 AVN REGT

AF) and provides the IPCs with greater awareness and control of maintenance planning data from CAMM2 with an integrated user interface and smart visual management systems. The PCAppS afford the MO the ability to more effectively plan, execute and control Taipan maintenance with greater productivity, consistency and second order improvements to safety. As I come to the end of my tenure as OC TSS I would like to thank the men and women of the 5 Avn Regt MOs and the broader stakeholders who have had a hand in the success of Army’s Air Assault Regiment. I have had the privilege to lead and share a laugh Taipan MRH90. with some of the best technicians, Artificers, Engineering Officers and support staff in our Army. We have overcome significant challenges The maintenance organisations (MOs) of 5 Avn Regt have once as we have sought to operationalise the Taipan and Chinook again excelled in the provision of maintenance support to generate capabilities. Well done and thank you! and sustain the Army’s Air Assault capabilities in support of Joint Excellence is a habit. Arte et Marte Operations. Both the Taipan and Chinook maintenance teams have enabled significant capability development and operational OC TSS – MAJ Jason Long milestones throughout 2018. Key achievements have included generation of the first dual-platform A SQN TST “Dogs” Aviation Combat Element (ACE) within the Australian Amphibious A SQN TST has continued to support amphibious capability Force for Sea Series 18, the first operational deployment of the CH- development domestically and internationally in the last 12 47F Chinooks during Op PNG ASSIST, first of class flight trials for CH- months. This included one month at sea proving multi-aircraft type 47F on HMAS Choules, and operational deployments for the MRH-90 operations on the LHD with MRH-90 Taipans and CH-47F Chinooks Taipans on Op ATLAS (Commonwealth Games) and Op APEC ASSIST during Ex Hamel. With plans to add ARH Tiger and a second LHD for (PNG). Throughout the entire year the technicians of 5 Avn Regt have Talisman Sabre 2019, A SQN TST will play a key role as the subject provided the core for success, producing operationally ready aircraft matter experts in maintenance and sustainment of aircraft in the to allow our pilots and aircrewmen to support Australian soldiers. amphibious setting. In addition to the operational commitments presented in the TST The troop also supported a four aircraft deployment to Madang jottings below, the Chinook MO has welcomed the first CH-47F IETs PNG for conduct of high-density altitude training (Ex Helicon Luk). from RAMS. Just in time to support an increase in rate of effort (ROE) The disruption of sustainment flights into Madang due to Op Indo to 2200 AFHRs as the capability continues to mature. The MO is now Assist created unique challenges for the TST. These challenges were well established having accepted new maintenance facilities in Dec overcome and good serviceability achieved through disciplined 17 and a third deeper, maintenance hangar in Sep 18 under Project maintenance using the resources available. L4502. Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) continues to provide a stable level of contractor support to the maintenance effort and additional uniform growth also under L4502 has been largely confirmed through the recent Capability Establishment Review. For the Taipan MO, 2018 has again been one of great challenges, success and demonstration of RAEME ingenuity and dependability. In addition to the operational commitments presented in the TST jottings, the Taipan MO has introduced a series of initiatives to transform Production, Planning and Control (PP&C) systems for the platform. These initiatives have been centred on two key lines of effort; a significant restructure of the Taipan MO, including the Airbus contracted workforce, and implementation of advanced Production Control Applications (PCAppS) to better manage the complexity of Taipan maintenance. The Taipan MO restructure has included the development of PNG Op Indo Assist. Integrated Planning Cells (IPCs) which are critical to effective PP&C for complex aviation systems. The restructure will enable greater Ex Helicon Luk was immediately followed by a logistically challenging retention of Taipan systems knowledge and manpower flexibility self-deployment to HMAS Adelaide for the conduct of Op APEC as the transition of military members to 6 Avn Regt under Plan ASSIST. Personnel, stores, support equipment and tooling were PALISADE occurs from 2019. transferred across the PNG highlands, firstly via MRH-90 and C-130, followed by hire cars and LLC (LHD Landing Craft) from Port Moresby Key to the effectiveness of the IPCs is the PCAppS suite of tools airport to the ship. The concept alone was enough to turn Q-store which enables the management of optimised maintenance personnel pale. Fortunately, it was successful. The end result was programs. The implementation of PCAppS has occurred through a excellent aircraft serviceability to the joint task group in support of collaborative arrangement with Logistics Branch- Airforce (LOGBR- RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 PNG during the APEC summit.

82 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 83 unit jottings unit Helo Casting. New transport technique for MRH C17 load trial. The timings were collected from two different FRTs that operated on that operated FRTs different two from collected The timings were managers maintenance COMDs, As the FRT MRH90 aircrafts. separate of this failure or the success to the single biggest contributors were of the execution for responsible ultimately were SGTs trial. The FRTs accurate and relaying of maintenance training, coordination lead-up find to in order chain of command the technical to information efficiencies. greater all in achieving of the trial requirements, successful were Both FRTs of MRH90 can be consistently deployment that rapid proved they the Using these trial results, support CPD requirements. to achieved will groups establish engineering and capability development various early for release service for the way pave to logistic arrangements procedure) (3 hour duration 2019 and tactical loading configuration end 2019. for Aircraft Repair Troop “Sharks” – Taipan C17 Load Trial Trial C17 Load – Taipan “Sharks” Troop Repair Aircraft was This Trial. the MRH C17 Load Regt hosted Avn 5 In Sep 18, enable the rapid activity to a critical capability development the In past operations, air-lift. via strategic of Taipans deployment and unload/reassemble disassemble/load to time required average The aim of the hours at either end of the trip. 8-10 the MRH90 was initially 3 this time to 6 hours and then further to reduce to trial was hours. of simplified maintenance the introduction by be achieved This would training an effective support equipment and ground new procedures, units operational significant support from The trial received regime. Troop Repair including Aircraft groups and capability development Capability Management, of Aviation RAAF the Directorate (ART), and Air Pacific, MRH Project Office Airbus Australia 36 Squadron, No. Unit. and Development Training Movement Initio trainees directly from IET training with all members assimilating training IET from directly Initio trainees looking are Sqn TST of C The Cavemen the unit seamlessly. into again in 2019. it all commences before a little stand down to forward MRH’s capability roved tors Run. This p HMAS Adelaide. the ADF’s amphibious capability. Two Two the ADF’s amphibious capability. improve 2018 Ramped up very quickly for the Cavemen of C Sqn TST with of C Sqn TST the Cavemen quickly for 2018 Ramped up very Flight Trials + in support of First of Class of an FRT the deployment of the ADF’s This activity saw two on HMAS CHOULES. (FOCT) for tested Chinook and Choules, and crews, lift capabilities greatest with Ship/ success a resounding was The testing interoperability. Limits (SHOLS) defined and refined. Operating Helicopter including Brahman TG deployed 5 Avn in progress, was While FOCFT the remotest to aid relief provide to FRT’s and two Chinooks three Members of the an earthquake. of PNG after and highest areas their normal duties with many and beyond above went deployment with loading and support the aircrew to maintainers volunteering villagers.unloading vital aid to behold with both CH- sight to an awesome Series 2018 was Sea in HMAS Canberra onto deployed 47F Chinook and MRH-90 Taipan ongoing efforts to shifts. As usual, the two two split onto deployed were Chinook FRTs troop resupply, shore ship to providing flawlessly performed Chinooks the exercise. load lift capability to and external with bulkpunctuated has been flying in The last half of the year support of training, Helo casting, SF support, load trials of Hawkei of Ab- its first group also welcomed The TST variants. and G-Wagon C SQN TST “Cavemen” C SQN TST for a light Air Self Deployment with minimal support equipment for with minimal support equipment for a light Air Self Deployment for challenges APU restrictions. despite due to This was a period of time. in modernisation the newly refining and forward looks now The TST of planning tools. and suite Planning Cell Integrated TST raised do doing what we TST at B SQN year busy it has been a very Overall best. B SQN TST has experienced another technically challenging and has experienced B SQN TST the began with support to 2018. The year for year rewarding games on OP at the Commonwealth Service Queensland Police Move To online on 24 hours Notice Aircraft provided we where ATLAS MRH90 and required itself for a milestone This was response. (NTM) effort. maintenance consistent ISLS18 as the Land for preparation into B SQN then moved of Rotary as in its provision highly successful was and Component This the exercise. (AME) throughout Medical Evacuation Wing Aero on 24 of aircraft in provision its processes refine to the TST allowed hours NTM. the online Regt, assuming for 5 Avn B SQN prepared to On return of activities including CBRN, weapons This included a range role. as it embraced grew The TST and soldier skillqualifications, training. aircraft. fleet of This provided increased and an Airbus teams two opportunities. of learning challengesnew as well as a wealth to deployment level a Troop for prepared concurrently The TST Preda Adelaide in support of Ex B SQN TST “Bucks” B SQN TST unit jottings

Directorate of Technical Regulation – Army (DTR-A)

The Directorate of Technical Regulation – Army is the AHQ listening With the early departure of MAJ Luke DeJager (we all knew it was post located in Bourke St Melbourne on the likely avenue of coming as he’s a Reliability Engineer so obviously snapped up by approach for any Land Systems Division move towards Canberra. The KPMG) a position opened up and quickly snaffled by a non-engineer outpost is not as strong as it was in DTR-A/MAS times: we are now qualified ex regimental ASWOC posted into an engineer assigned 7 ARA, 2 ARES and 7 APS staff. Our mission is to ensure that Defence MAJ position, in the shape of MAJ Rob Arnold in July. MAJ Arnold has adopts a progressive risk conscious approach to the engineering, use finally finished up at ASEME after what seemed like an eternity as a and maintenance of Land Materiel. WSM, OC and 2IC. Bringing home the LMS cell is WO2 Chris Gordon who has had an eventful year being the only OR and therefore the Executive. COL Damien McLachlan splits his time between his hardest worker within the directorate. Chris will be disappearing office in Melbourne and the Director General – Logistics’ (BRIG Todd into the ether at the end of 2018 and will be replaced by WO2 Colin Ashurst) mat in Canberra whilst also attending pretty much every Davis who will be looking forward to spending more time at home steering group and meeting known to man to ensure that the Army and not travelling every other week with his ACAU team. is using its equipment in a safe manner. The boss’ job over the past year has become somewhat more difficult after the re-direction of Policy. Policy section are really the ones to blame for the TRAMM-L everyone’s favourite business manager Ms Bronwyn Rowleson, who as they’re the ones who actually write it. This is headed up by the was moved by the Defence Finance Group to ATAC SPO two levels up chief protagonist Mr Ian Johnston and is staffed by the robust Mr in Defence Plaza Melbourne. Andrew Moffat and our resident computer nerd Mr Ken Mason. This team has worked tirelessly (although not between the hours of 1100 Chief Engineer – Army. The Chief Engineer – Army is LTCOL Nick and 1230 as that is when they walk to Port Melbourne) to deliver Beumer who seems to be the busiest LTCOL in the Army as he is numerous versions of the TRAMM-L and will be delivering the a new often travelling around the country to swan off and have what he set of regulations under a new name in 2019. You asked for fewer calls “his best Army day ever” in Cairns by leaving his subject matter regulations and this team deleted a whole lot of them. experts at home to do the heavy lifting. He also likes to work as a lone wolf as the two members assigned to his group are currently Proactive Assurance. Somewhat of a rudderless ship for a number deployed. MAJ Matthew Hay, the SO2 Technical Investigation is of months with the retirement of a DTR-A stalwart, Mr Tony Cook, currently deployed to Kuwait as a Logistics advisor in the joint HQ, proactive assurance has cracked on with a number of AEO audits after only spending six months in the directorate before taking by the dedicated team of Mr Peter Holek and Ms Jacqueline off. WO1 Jon Spargo was another member who swanned of on a (Jayqwellan) Castro. Eventually, Tony was replaced after a lengthy deployment for the best part of 2018 and is expecting to come back recruitment process from within by Ms Judy Rochow in late to work in mid-November refreshed and raring to go…for about November. Proactive Assurance has also been busy conducting audits two weeks before marching out to move back into CASG on the on various JLU business units around the country with the help of Armoured vehicles…again. Jon will be replaced in 2019 by WO1 Dave some very dedicated members from the ACAU Technical Integrity Poulsen who is looking forward to the new challenges that an AHQ and Maintenance teams. These audits have proven valuable in posting will offer and also to wearing his pollies every day. ensuring effective support to Army units and pretty much keeping them honest. Finalising the team is the risk profile guy, Mr Lewis Borrett, who looks at the results of all the audits and tries to derive some meaning out of it all.

Military Risk Management. This team of risky Reservists is led by LTCOL Darryl Blazley from Hobart. WO1 Bob Kaindl has been escaping his day job at JLU(V) to glean from MAJ Jim Ayliffe’s expertise before he retired in October. The MRM guys have been working on the new risk assessment tool, going to ‘Bow Tie’ and safety workshops and providing training on the new Army Standing Instruction for MRM.

There you have it, a brief rundown of the directorate who writes and issues the TRAMM-L and its resulting SOP and the characters within. Give us a call if you need help with policy, technical, compliance or maintenance Finally someone is able to teach WO1 Spargo tactics; many have improvement advice. If you tried and failed! are looking for a posting to the Land Maintenance System. What has become known as “The Lean Melbourne area but cannot see Maintenance Cell” is headed up by LTCOL Sandeep “Sunny” Jadhav yourself as a member of the who is a master black belt in Lean Six Sigma and also the Victorian slow turning CASG OODA loop, Father of the Year for 2018. A lot of work has been achieved within please consider DTR-A as an the Land Maintenance system cell with the recent introduction of opportunity to test every coffee the Land Materiel Maintenance SOPs and the amount of training in shop within a 2km radius. maintenance improvement techniques being delivered to a number of units across the ADF – this means more work being completed with less effort. Kaizen! DTR-A Audit staff preparing

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 for an exit brief

84 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 85 unit jottings unit is that fresh barista coffee and barista coffee is that fresh and with more faces joining us next year, EIR will be looking year, next joining us faces and with more 1 CSSB HRV connected to a M777A2 during a Battle Damage Assessment & Repair (BDAR) activity on Exercise Predators Run 2018. We are on our third ASM in as many years, and next year will make year and next ASM in as many years, on our third are We back and heads of ranks up a couple Buchan moves as WO2 it four it just seems handle, to much awesome It is not that it is too TSV. to a turn as have 006/007 gets to ECN rule that every is a new there is in EMEOPS Sullivan the TIS at the best Gun Regiment in Army! SGT can find him if we Tomlin LT along with the young continuity, the CoC in months of courses five C’mon Sir, and not on course. in his office get back, when you to where know you is enough. BTW, one year On Target. - On Time, ‘em. 8/12 TST wear et Marte Arte Sparks were flying when we let two fresh-out-of-OJT CFNs captain CFNs captain fresh-out-of-OJT let two when we flying were Sparks made it never the ship of EIR. CSSB post from due to The supervisors a challenge the young It was civilian status. their short notice due to learning be a steep it would take on, knowing to excited lads were curve. year, this learnt The biggest lesson have in the middle They pancakes go well together of Cultana. EX. fridge” next has been a “LOCTITE 2018 need for identified a real OTOT, rig! like a formidable M777A2 with the addition of four GE had their hands full this year crew 12. This kept the skeleton to the total increasing howitzers, Wakefield both in NT and in SA at Port maintenance conducting busy Establishment. light on field and Experimental Proof 2018 wasn’t ever the jaunts into trips and several Cultana either with three TA. popular Mt Bundey a for MRF-D allowed of US Marines Mike BTY from The presence within another is conducted maintenance how unique insight into as well as secrets, trade share and an opportunity to armed force of which was The latter field living quarters. off our custom show such as: “Is that a BBQ? And lounge chairs? And met with comments year. next the USMC from transfers lateral a few expect fridges?” We with many this year also a success (bodgies) was mission GE’s key thus ensuring the 2018, throughout the workshop for raised tins cold 2019 will usher in a for. function will be well catered end of year alive, keep the dream to that will be certain faces of fresh plethora an open mind, as them is this - ‘Keep for have we the only advice and incomprehensible innumerable both the predict can never you something. #DFGC. that a Gunny can break ways providing local defence!

OJT CFN Berthier ﬁring the M777A2 on Ex Predators Run 2018.

First Exercise with PMGMV using crane to fix 1.3 KVA. CFN Harding Well another year has gone by at TST 8/12 Regiment and the VM’s Regiment and the VM’s 8/12 at TST has gone by another year Well running, plain old hit the just the ground hit some of us have have gums with the the to cut our teeth have HARD! We and ground members of the 121 fleet.ins and outs of the new the newer For lean has been a steep area unit, training the Cultana experiencing transfers, With thoughts of Corps #ISHIKAWA. curve maintenance VEH section flu worry, bird present and the ever members on courses it ‘On Time, to set meet all tasks has been able to of the arduous and allwith a smile on their collective the while (#OTOT) On Target’ all If the RPS has a bloke in barracks question remain: Two faces. any quicker and if not will again, will the pearly our parts come year of VEH men and woman smiles and sanitywhite of these brave Only time will tell. the end of the year? section still come be there

CPL Daniel Morris CPL Daniel Technical Support Troop – 8/12 Regiment RAA Regiment 8/12 – Troop Support Technical unit jottings

1 CSSB – Technical Support Platoon LT Michael Caluya

Technical Support Platoon (TSP) provides close maintenance support enhance their physical and to 1 Bde units in South Australia, as part of 1 Combat Service Support mental resolve, but all returned Team (CSST) which is a dislocated sub-unit of the 1 CSSB. Located having thoroughly enjoyed the in RAAF Base Edinburgh in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide, we activity and the challenging regularly support 7 RAR and 1 AR, as well as other 1 Bde units when situations that tested their grit they concentrate in South Australia for exercises in the region. TSP and resilience. has a posted strength of 3/90 comprising all RAEME trades and RAAOC storemen in the RPS. In 2018 the TSP command team was Throughout the year we have headed up by CAPT Justin Pape and WO2 Brian Dawes. SGT Jamie also had the opportunity to ‘Woody’ Harwood (VM) was in charge of EMEOPS and LT Michael send our soldiers on trade and Caluya and LT Mitchell McDermott commanded Forward Repair Group promotion courses. One such (FRG) and Bde Service Station (BSS) respectively. member from TSP was particularly busy while on Subject 4 for CPL – CFN Adonis Krvavac’s (VM) efforts on course earned him the Student 1 CSST Technical Support Platoon of Merit award, an achievement that he can be proud of and is well deserved. The first half of the year saw us finalise implementation of the BSS and integration of maintenance support from JLU-S. The reset phase In July 1 Bde begun the readying phase of the FGC which saw the of the Force Generation Cycle (FGC) saw us fulfil various Non- focus shift to sub-unit training where CPL Kris Miller (Fitter) was a Platform Support Requests (NPSR) for All Corps and maintenance keen contributor to developing the 1 CSST All Corps training program. effects across Army, from NCO instructors assisting courses at Various members within TSP delivered lessons to enhance the soldier ASEME to Combat Service Support (CSS) Platoons supporting various skills in field craft, RATEL, care of the battle casualty and first aid. CPL activities. LT McDermott led a CSS Pl comprised of TSP and other Greg Warland (Tech Elec) led the 1 CSSB team in the 1 Bde Military CSST members tasked with providing CSS to RMC-D First Class during Skills competition, where a record was set by the team for the water their Stability Operations field phase in Cooma. This provided our crossing. Soldiers of TSP also participated in the instructor led Army soldiers insight into how potential Officers conduct training prior to Combative Program, where they would learn and practice hand to commissioning. SGT David King (Recce Mech) led a CSS detachment hand combat and weapon disarming techniques. Some were left supporting 1 Bde’s Live Fire Exercise (LFX), Exercise Thunder Walk physically bruised and slightly battered but nevertheless their spirits in Cultana Training Area (CUTA). Of course, those of us in barracks remained high and they enjoyed what they had learnt over the continued to provide close maintenance in the workshops and week long program. forward repair to 1 Bde units. First Aid training During this time we also saw the introduction into service of Project Land 121 Medium/Heavy vehicle variants, where 1 Bde South TSP recognises that hard work deserves reward so in late July, TSP received its allocation of HX77 ILHS and 40M trucks. This kept our held the inaugural 1 CSST RAEME Spanner Club spearheaded by SGT vehicle mechanics busy ensuring that 1 Bde’s allocation of vehicles Harwood and LCPL David Seymour (VM). RAEME personnel across were inspected and suitable for use whilst maintaining the legacy South Australian descended upon our workshops for the festivities, fleet to enable 1 CSST’s driver training so 1 Bde could transition to including personnel from 7 RAR, 1 AR, 16 ALR, ASEME (SA Wing), 9 the new trucks. CSSB, JLU-S, P&EE Port Wakefield, WONCO (SA wing), DSTO and our fellow RAAF and RAN tradespeople. The day commenced with some In May TSP deployed on Ex Predators Walk as part of 1 CSST formalities including the promotion of LCPL James Hall (VM) who was supporting 1 Bde. It was an excellent opportunity for TSP to build honoured by being promoted by COL David Cocker and the awarding camaraderie while testing our soldier’s trade abilities in the field. Our of the RAEME Association SA’s Craftsman of the Year Award. Activities junior NCO’s seized the opportunity to step up and provide training and competitions included a CrossFit 5000 assault bike challenge to our soldiers in trade, CSS and All Corps skills. It was also a perfect and a G-Wagon 25 metre pull for teams of three. The day concluded opportunity for LCPL Jacob Bigiolli (Tech Elec) to put his culinary field with the raffle draw for over $2,000 worth of prizes all generously skills to the test in his ERV dubbed ‘the field kitchen.’ He prepared donated by local businesses in South Australia. The South Australian gourmet dishes and even a birthday cake for LCPL Paul Rowe (Recce RAEME brethren raised over $1,600 for Defence Shed Port Adelaide. Mech) to celebrate his birthday out field. CPL Paul Dudley (Boffin) TSP have already commenced planning for next year’s spanner club and CPL Lydon Fisher (VM) experienced their first field exercise aiming to make it bigger and better. with the Australian Army after their lateral transfer from the UK. They shared experience and knowledge from the UK Army which RAEME Spanner Club G-Wagon Pull provided good insight on how we may better achieve maintenance At the time of writing, TSP has been working hard to ensure 1 CSST with the new vehicle fleet. In true RAEME fashion TSP soldiers made and 1 Bde units’ equipment is prepared for Ex Predators Run which a valuable contribution out field, whether it was providing lessons 1 Bde will complete in CUTA in September. This exercise will see TSP to junior soldiers, completing FRT tasks to 1 Bde units, or assisting unite with 101 Field Workshop Company to provide maintenance within 1 CSST, our soldiers were always willing to lend a helping support to 1 Bde units on Exercise Predators Run. hand. Despite the challenging tempo, soldiers in TSP have maintained high Over half the platoon participated in Ex Predators Adventure in June, morale. This could be thanks to the efforts of CPL Adam Walsh’s (VM) a 1 Bde Adventure Training Activity comprising rock climbing and one liners to boost spirits. On behalf of the TSP command team, I can abseiling at the Grampians and Flinders Ranges and sea kayaking say it has been an absolute pleasure to work with such a dedicated in Port Lincoln. Our soldiers were put to the test to develop and

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 and enthusiastic platoon. Arte et Marte.

86 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 87 unit jottings unit am, investigation of Noosaam, investigation ADRHIB Weapons trial. Cape York LT A Gregg and WO1 D Goninan. Amongst these major activities I’ve also been exposed to many many to major also been exposed Amongst these activities I’ve been keeping the Army Marine office that have of work other areas to: Rigid Hull including but not limited the Air Drop Inflatable busy, progr refreshment Boat (ADRHIB) mid-life a to at Army MarineOutside of all life has been conducive of this, Cairns explore me to which allowed lifestyle, work-play balanced – my weekends offer has to place what this beautiful and appreciate Barrier spent exploring, generally including visiting the Great were Rainforest, Island, the Daintree and multiple famous Fitzroy Reef, the throughout and mountain bike parks waterfalls hikes, beaches, region. the posting CASG, to being posted of a Lieutenant rarity the Despite that could of experience breadth me with an incredible has provided a highly recommend I would elsewhere. been replicated not have Army Marine any engineer/marine qualified RAEME posting to for it. regret never would personnel, as you Cat safety craft replacement, watercraft trailer modifications for modifications for trailer replacement, watercraft craft Cat safety fleet, Land 121 vehicle of with the new procurement compatibility of the 55 introduction the 4.4m Dinghy, for trailers fleet of a new (OBM), and Motor Engine (MFE) Outboard Multi Fuel Horsepower studies. (LOTE) of type extension and LARC V life LCM8 le, my posting to Army Marine my posting to le, HX77 on LCM8.

Upon departure of the Army Marine SO3 Engineer in June, I was I was of the Army MarineUpon departure SO3 Engineer in June, take on some of the engineering the opportunity to then given a big part of which responsibilities, management and coordination management of RODUMs on Army Marine equipment.was This role in Army management cell with the materiel saw me liaising directly my understanding of strategic significantly developing Headquarters, capability management. and experience to me the chance Cairns also gave to Being posted Units (RFSU), Surveillance of Regional Force understand the role North Queensland Regiment (51 FNQR). specifically 51st Battalion Far to lead Mess Barracks Porton a member of the 51 FNQR Becoming (CSST), Support Team Service a Combat command the opportunity to and outposts in Weipa 51 FNQR company to which saw me travelling soldiers. of RAEME, and transport Mt Isa with a team ordnance in the Hydrographic Systems Program Office (HSPO) within the (HSPO) Office Program Systems in the Hydrographic (CASG) has been filled and Sustainment Group Capability Acquisition experiences. with incredible HSPO at HMAS Cairns I had posting to of my Upon being informed an an unusual posting for certainly – it was expect what to no idea then I have Since and study. out of training straight Army Lieutenant as the the opportunity, be provided to I was fortunate just how learnt been irreplaceable. of the posting have experiences I in mid-April, (LOBC) Basic Course Officers Logistic Returning from the Land 121 Phase planning for support tasked to immediately was This gave Mechanised 8 (LCM8). the Landing Craft trials on 3B vehicle throughout apply skills learnt me the opportunity to and knowledge tackling challenging problems away, straight my engineering degree restraint vehicle stability and including calculations of vessel this trial also allowed gained through The experience requirements. the Hawkei for HSPO representative of lead take on the role me to in the year. trial later on LCM8 manage then tasked to I was trials, of the LCM8 completion After (LARC V) 5 Tonne Amphibious Resupply Cargo of the Lighter upgrade Once a project of responsibility. of $500K System, Suppression Fire of my degree, apply areas me the opportunity to again this gave engineering processes. specificallyproject management and systems From cruising around the Torres Strait in a Regional Patrol Craft (RPC) Craft Patrol in a Regional Strait the Torres cruising around From with the 2nd Commando trials weapons fire live boat-mounted to of Townsvil Regiment off the coast

LT Adam Gregg LT Army MarineArmy unit jottings

102 Fd Wksp Coy

2018 has been a very exciting and busy year for 102 Field Workshop an FRT. This was to Coy. We have supported a number of exercises this year, moved into provide a rapid response a new workshop, received new land capabilities and represented 3 capability to vehicle CSSB in a number of sporting activities. We have definitely made a accident/battle damage, name for the Coy throughout the year as the “go-to Coy” within the and provide a quick Bn as we have had many challenges but always succeed. assessment of a stricken vehicle. CPL Kane Participation in Sports Jones demonstrated 102 Field Workshop Coy took out the 2018 Bn cross country and the various first aid helped achieve 3rd for the Bn in the Bde cross country (since the Bn and accident response M88. team consisted primarily of members of the Coy). The first 102 Fd equipment that the Wksp Coy member to cross the line in the Bn cross country was CFN vehicle had been equipped with and explained the value of a quicker Sam Shelton. Later that day and after placing very strongly in the response. Particularly important when a rapid response to a serious cross country, WO2 Marty de Haan went on to compete in the Bde accident or vehicle rollover could mean the difference between life Triathlon - finishing first overall. 102 Fd Wksp Coy then dominated and death. in the Bn obstacle course competition, but unfortunately due to EX HAMEL 18 technicalities, ended up placing second. We went on to win the Bn athletics carnival and tied first for the Bn swimming carnival. The Coy provided an EME Platoon as part of the REDFOR CSST for EX HAMEL 18 supporting 3 Bde’s task of OPFOR to 7 Bde. There were New Recovery Vehicles minimal maintenance tasks for the Pl during the activity but we were provided the opportunity to conduct some supporting tasks for In May 18, the Coy was lucky enough to send a recovery mechanic the exercise and test the potential new rapid response capability. to complete the 45M Recovery Course. Upon his return, SGT Hardman After CPL Kane Jones briefed the Chief of Army on Ex BROLGA wasted no time informing the world that he had shed his status as a SPRINT 18 about the Rapid Response capability, this exercise saw Small Time Operator and subsequently joined the ranks of Big Time the first opportunity for him to employ the capability in an exercise Operators. All he requires now is a truck and a valid permit. In Aug environment. 18, the greatest Recovery Platoon received a new-old-new M88A2, fresh from the paint line… “refresh maintenance facility”. The car The team was able to show their potential to be a first-at-the-scene was originally named ‘Jurassic Park’ by its previous owners and it capability for a vehicle or non-vehicle accident and provide a good was decided that the name will continue for posterity. Jurassic Park assessment back to the CP for what assets were required. We came with little to no surprises; requiring only minor maintenance also had the opportunity to conduct some training so the recovery to get it to an RU classification, a deficient CES list longer than the mechanics under the guidance of WO2 Mark Ingleton simulated a main winch and enough sand blasting grit to make a beach in the load carriage across a river using the MRV. compound. The Platoon was given the opportunity to defend Sabina Point in Receiving the PMV GMV Shoalwater Bay from 2 RAR’s beach raid team. Although 2 RAR were quick to post on Facebook how well they went, they had no idea The Coy received three Protected Mobility General Maintenance what they were going up against. This left them surprised when Vehicles (PMGMV) in August 2018. This new asset is already proving our first .50 cal opened up along the beach with members getting itself as a great capability as it bolsters repair capability in the caught in the concertina wire, meaning a number of them got rather field environment with its modifications including an inbuilt crane, wet. After allowing them to clear that position and presume the toolbox, work benches and awnings. beach was clear, a beautiful white beam from the floodlights of our EX BROLGA SPRINT 18 Rapid Response Capability vehicles flooded the beach, removing all low-light vision and NVG advantages from the raid team while On EX BROLGA SPRINT 18, 3 CSSB deployed a CSST to TFTA in support simultaneously enfilading the beach with both a mag 58 and another of both 3 Bde and attached elements from other Combat and .50 cal that were located up a rocky cliff. Enabling Brigades, the US Army, US Marine Corps and the Japanese After allowing them to clear our position and proceed to clear a Ground Self Defence Force. The CSST provided pax-lift to hundreds of designated LZ, the Platoon hit them again with another Mag 58. dismounted foreign armed forces members between activities, with This was interesting to watch for everyone as we could see the a small element of a dozen Unimogs fitted with PAX Modules. These helicopters arriving to pick up the raid team before they were turned vehicles were kept running by a small RAEME contingent within the around due to the contact. This continued for 30 minutes until they CSST, who conducted over 22 recovery tasks with one HRV within were eventually extracted. This was a great opportunity for the the two and a half weeks. We also repaired everything from the members of the Platoon to do an IMT task with the ability to think of Unimogs to the Brigade Commander’s vehicle. creative methods of execution. During the same exercise, one of our Recovery Mechanics, CPL Kane 102 Fd Wksp Coy has had many achievements for 2018 and has a Jones gave a presentation to the then Chief of Army, GEN Angus number of challenges to follow. As we progress into the back end Campbell AO, DSC, demonstrating a capability proposal which was of 2018 we are looking forward to a number of upcoming activities being trialled by 102 Field Workshop Coy. The capability entailed including RAEME Birthday for North QLD held at the workshop, a Surveillance and Reconnaissance variant G-Wagon (SRV) that resilience training, ASMs golf day and a number of sports carnivals. had been fitted with recovery, first aid equipment and crewed by

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 Arte et Marte

88 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 89 unit jottings unit a repair task in vicinity of Broome. The Medium Recovery Vehicle blew a tyre while on route to conduct EIR consisted of one member at the beginning of the year. It started It started of one member at the beginning of the year. EIR consisted 2018 RFSG RIC in February instructing on the initial with CPL Keresi talents that were of local young consists The recruits weeks. two for Arnhem and the Tiwi Islands. It the Kimberly, all from over drawn all staff to to the dedicated work and hard takes a lot of sacrifice be part of NORFORCE. men to WO2 mould these young The late have you Sir, Thank you also part of the Recruit staff. Anderson was time of gratitude. a life you of so many who owe the hearts touched and in WA in the unit concentration EIR also participated NORFORCE Members when not as part of OSS. RAAF Curtain to deployed were also given was or driving duties. Time tasked with kitchen were busy was which at Derby visit the Big Prison Boab tree to members to interesting. very Arnhem SQN to deployment the FRT lead tasked to was CPL Keresi well as planned. All went the deployment The FRT in Nhulunbuy. their duties in the conducted personnel on the team trade relevant fishing members went FRT time, During the down highest standards. the local area. explore and to say the RPS CPL is CPL Simpson (some would is 2018 The year CPL Simpson During the year the best RPS CPL at NORFORCE). so the require they with most items the workshop has provided effective. combat and remains capability of unit does not decrease RPC’s, Trailers, the G-wagons, This includes all for parts and tools hold. that we and weapons Zodiacs Tinnies, CPL Simpson as he runs Regimental for year It has been a busy and enthusiasm their attendance for everyone PT and thanks the unit which has its own for He is also Treasurer during the year. responsibilities. Rotation 6 as the SQ to on OP Resolute CPL Simpson also deployed 26th August 18. 10th to Island from Thursday out to KIM SQN, CEN SQN as well as catafalque party, VVIP support party, SQN, CEN SQN as well KIM as catafalque out to a sharp learning were support. course tasking’s and drivers The FRTs and workshop between Sect as the distance Vehicle for curve set of problems. a new which in turn provides is extensive, vehicles repair/ provided Recovery, 1 CSSB Section, aided by Vehicle end period. The concentration support during the force breakdown and CFN Arnhem Squadron out to FRT has seen the final of this year course. in an AIDP Stirling assisting photo opportunity at Devils Marbles. – SGT David Evans, CPL Renee O’Brien, CPL Matthew CPL Renee O’Brien, CPL Matthew Evans, David – SGT – WO2 Ben Carthew - ASM, SGT Brett Shearn, CPL Shearn, - ASM, Brett Ben Carthew – WO2 SGT

FRT members on their way to Centre Squadron pause for a rest and ARA members CPL Anthony CPL Michael Scotman, Rice, CPL Marcus Laisenia Keresi, and CFN Harry CFN Adam Geaney, Simpson, CFN Thomas Edgword, Stirling. ARES members Strudwick, CFN Ben Paterson. lads. With a decrease the Workshop for year 2018 has been a busy the workshop full the manning in 2017, of five time members from and maintain the unit’s keep busy that they ensure had to have boys equipment. and Nhulunbuy Springs Alice Broome, to 3 FRT’s conducted TST depots equipment is kept to our remote making sure this year, has the GE workshop As well as the FRT’s, a functional standard. Op courses, driver courses, multiple boat support to provided the new With the unit receiving training. and specific NAVY Resolute, the skill set of the (EF88), GE Section has increased Austeyr Enhanced functional and ready were ensuring the weapons unit’s soldiers by Whilst also keeping busy and exercise. training use for immediate for and design multiple unit presentation fabricate also managing to by Soldier of such as RSM Plaques for events key for and items pieces Unit Flag boards, – NORFORCE, display presentation Historic the Year involving RFSG parade Inaugural the markers for Stand and parade the Chief of Army. Course the PTCO support to providing for responsible was CPL Rice He when required. Subject Expertise Matter in March and providing to in April and then deployed Broome to on FRT fitter GE lead was provided In July CPL Rice (Rotation 3) in May. Resolute Operation and then again exercise and their training the NAVY for sound advice support in September. in August finishing with more more twice starting at NORFORCE first year a busy has had quite CFN Geaney and then enhancing his February in early Course with the PTC-H then the lead in March. He was driving skills with the LR2J course in May and then provided Springs (CENTRE) FRT the Alice for fitter CFN SQN in their activity at Coburg. DWN support to exceptional the Marine his Marine skills completing then enhanced by Geaney the Small onto heading in July before course Equipment Safety straight and coming in September Course Maintenance Watercraft Nhulunbuy in to the GE section on the FRT back and leading September/October. complete section has seen an almost repair the vehicle This year being the only member Shearn with SGT changing of the guard running with the FRT’s hit the ground We last year. from on staying

Operational Support Squadron, Technical Support Troop Technical Squadron, Support Operational North West Mobile Force Mobile West North unit jottings

Technical Support Platoon – 5 RAR

Introduction Military Training 2018

Within the 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR), In preparation for upcoming exercises and potential deployments, Technical Support Platoon (TSP) provides integral maintenance, repair Logistic Company (Log Coy) organised a series of training outcomes and recovery capability to the largest fleet of PMVs and integral that saw all members participate in live firing serials. Infantry weapons and equipment within 1 Brigade. Being the sister of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (7 RAR), 5 RAR Over a two day period, members were exposed to F88 and F89 holds the motorised capability within the Northern region. live fire activities. This included live fire serials on the MTR and GZR within Robertson Barracks Training Area Shoal Bay (RBTA, Shoal Bay) Technical Support Platoon has had a very busy year. Throughout and section defence range at Kangaroo Flats Training Area (KFTA). In the start of the year, TSP 5 RAR worked hard to remediate a large addition, a number of personnel from TSP were trained to employ number of Corrective Action Requests (CAR), which resulted from the the 84mm Medium Direct Fire Support Weapon (Carl Gustaf). This ACAU audit in late 2017. Of the 15 CARs in the Technical Integrity and training culminated with the live fire serials at KFTA, IOT provide Maintenance (TIM) space, 11 have since been closed, with evidence effective anti-armour capability to the Coy and the Battalion. Overall, submitted for the remaining 4 (now in remediation status) awaiting the required ATLS 2B training outcomes were achieved, with TSP closure by DTR-A during a pending visit in Oct. A large amount of participating in live fire serials for F88, F89, Mag 58 and 84mm. evidence was required to be produced and uploaded, with a huge improvement in the corporate governance across the Battalion as a whole. From the original 50 CARs issued, 38 have been closed and the remainder are in remediation.

In line with the remediation of CARs, TSP focused on the preparation of equipment for Exercise Predators Walk (EX PW18) which was conducted from 14 May 18 to 25 May 18. EX PW18

Support from TSP for this exercise provided integral maintenance, repair and recovery capability. This saw members supporting live ﬁring activities utilising three Forward Repair Teams (FRT). These FRTs were either operating from an A2 Echelon formation within a Platoon setting or attached to the A1 Echelons in order to provide proactive repair and maintenance capability to the Battalion.

In between supporting the A1 and F echelons, members from TSP also conducted infantry minor tactic training (IMT) in order to fulﬁll the ATLS 2B requirement. This included individual soldiering skills, section attacks and vehicle mounted counter ambush scenarios. This training directly inﬂuenced the development and revision of Variety Bash both Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP). Overall, the exercise was a success with TSP One vehicle mechanic from TSP and one driver specialist from meeting the ATLS 2B requirements in preparation for the Readying Distribution Platoon (Distro. PL) had been assigned to support Variety phase of the Force Generation Cycle. TSP successfully provided the Bash in Townsville. Variety is a Children’s Charity that supports equipment availability which directly enabled all sub-unit elements children and families who are facing many challenges through of 5 RAR to complete their training levels and objectives. sickness, disadvantage or living with a disability. Their work allows children to gain mobility and freedom, to get out and about in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase self-esteem, and where possible, assistance to help them integrate into mainstream school and activities.

The Variety Bash is Australia’s largest and longest running charity motoring event. Participants drive vehicles that are at least 30 years old across Australia in direct support of Variety, raising funds for children in need. Between 23 Aug 18 to 31 Aug 18, the 2018 Variety Bash to Townsville was executed. The main effort for TSP and Log Coy members was to provide transportation for the variety bash container which contained life support mechanisms for the event and sustainment for the teams on arrival to Townsville. Their secondary effort was to provide mechanical support to the event. The support to such a unique event strengthened relations between the Australian Army, 1 Brigade, 5 RAR and the community by actively getting involved in a charitable event that had a good cause, to help children in need. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

90 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 91 unit jottings unit s the templates was mitigated mitigated was templates s the Future intent Future the task of TSP still still have ahead, of the year With the remainder integrated EX PR18. This willsupporting 5 RAR throughout see FRTs introduce This is to A1 Echelons. of the rifle Company’s each into upcoming for manning and formations and mimic the potential the A1 to within the Battalion. By attaching the FRTs deployments and the integral shortened, are the lines of communication Echelons, This will set combined. now capability is and maintenance repair as interpersonal deployments future for success the Battalion up for This will exercises. whilst conducting being formed are relationships the Battalion. solidify SOPs and TTPs throughout ultimately the Exercise these opportunities throughout cement is to The intent an It is outcomes. training the overall 2018 and achieve for Period TSP members time within 5 RAR and all from the efforts exciting of high levels capability through the Battalion enhanced given have with skillfighting. and conducted – always equipment readiness The three vehicles that did not pas that vehicles The three Risk Assessment. the 5 RAR allowed This a Technical through risk of the delaminated the accept to Officer Commanding These vehicles within an RU capacity. be utilised to windscreens the addition of with area within a field training be used only to were to inspections, and technical such as operator factors, risk mitigating operators for and safe is serviceable the windscreen identify whether fleet and the PMV completed successfully This was out of. view to EX PR18. for in preparation CUTA to moved successfully was deployed was Team a Maintenance the Exercise, for In preparation maintenance of any last minute the vehicles prepare to in order early that the This ensured EX PR18 commenced. needed before or repairs before complete was CUTA Fleet within of the PMV readiness overall members This opportunity gave teams. of the combat the arrival as a and exposure experience valuable team of the maintenance independently. tasks callsign execute dislocated and the ability to provided was issues on maintenance and guidance Priority of effort the TSP HQ. by remotely e repair, e repair, and execut the 38 vehicles that did not the 38 vehicles that TSP 5 RAR could plan that TSP 5 RAR could roved Exercise Predators Run 2018 Predators Exercise Following EX PW18, TSP were preparing the PMV fleet for road lift road fleet for the PMV preparing TSP were EX PW18, Following preparation in (CUTA), Area Training Cultana south to movement with TSP This coincided Run 18 (EX PR18). Predator Exercise for the and activities for exercises supporting multiple concurrent Koolendong, Exercise Run, Exercise Tigers Battalion, including Exercise and the 1 Bde MILSKILLS Competition. Jaya Wirra a TSP conducted period of operations, Within this highly intensive 29 Aug the period of 11 Jun 18 to between 1457 hours of work total 73 of those being PMVs. of 103 vehicles, a total 18. This comprised being closed still orders are work there with these statistics, Even TSP this, to the Battalion. Concurrently the backlog for remediate to and rifle company of each Echelons the A1 support to FRT provided exercises in support of the aforementioned them directly deployed and activities. This p deliver to in order and effects tasks and recovery maintenance multiple activities and the Battalion, for capability and support to the for success mission to paramount This was commitments. 5 RAR TSP, of members from Without the efforts exercises. upcoming that of exercises the number conduct been able to have wouldn’t hard the consistent in 2018. This showed to had committed they all from members within 5 RAR that is evident and teamwork work within the workshop. were there period of maintenance, this high intensive Throughout With the shortage of challenges overcome. that TSP had to a few 5 RAR had 38 Australia, across windscreens armour (TA) transparent not their windscreens (XX) due to unserviceable that were vehicles and Sustainment Group the Capability Acquisition pass being able to in released that was template With the FORCOMD (CASG) template. August,early TSP had identified out of template. the FORCOMD not pass did three the CASG template, pass XX from be reclassified being able to of 35 vehicles a total This was TSP This allowed FORCOMD. by directed RU within the constraints to support the readiness and ultimately these windscreens reclassify to fleet within 5 RAR.of the PMV unit jottings

2 RAR (AMPHIB) Technical Support Platoon

Overview SGT Ryan Murray At the time of writing this article we welcomed our long and two-years-overdue PMGMV variants to the workshop. Sadly, we The New Year heralded in drastic changes to our manning levels as will retire another two Land-Rover 110 GMVs; they will no doubt the unit finally found its amphibious feet as a designated Pre-Landing find themselves a new home in the expansive (yet somewhat Force. We saw 12 positons slashed from our Workshop with GE diminishing) 3 CSSB Workshop yard. coming out winners with the largest presence due to their undeniable importance. We welcomed our new RAEME PL COMD LT Dominic Despite Townsville living up to its ‘Brownsville’ tag, two of our Lloyd and several new faces: In RPS, we saw PTE Keren Baleilakeba tradesman have moved on to greener pastures. We farewelled Fitter arrive to reconcile the RPS for the newly promoted LCPL Wormington. CPL Dave Cope (for a second time). He now finds himself in the Our new Boffin CFN Hodgetts could not get here fast enough from 3 jungles of PNG where he will perform the enviable job of keeping CSSB. Having only arrived last month, our new Armourer, CFN Thomas drill rigs running. We also farewelled a VM CFN Oliver Cran. We are Woods came from Darwin to fill the fitter vacancy. not sure what he is doing now, besides frequent visits to the Ville casino, we suspect it will involve Centrelink or a mine site with a The year began in customary fashion for 2 RAR with five exercises well-equipped gym somewhere. to support in the space of two frantic months. Once dusted, we experienced the 2 RAR Sea Series, EX HAMEL and EX RIMPAC 18 all Later this year we say farewell to SGT Murray who was indispensable run concurrently, splitting the majority of our workforce over HMAS as the second VM SGT, and farewell to SGT Colvin who cannot wait Adelaide and HMAS Canberra. The work did not stop here for the attend WONCO NQ for some respite. We also farewell LCPL Mitch Fitters. With the addition of another small boat platoon came a two- Keogh, who departs us for 2 CDO; CPL Trent Bristow-Hamilton, fold increase to the unit’s boat fleet. In addition, their workload was although no one is sure where he is going as yet; LCPL Sean increased with the arrival of the new Multi-Fuel engines. However, Sweeney who leaves us for 7 RAR, and LCPL Simon Wormington in the finest traditions of RAEME, we have adapted and achieved a departs us for 7SIG. substantial amount of technical maintenance among a small and dedicated crew. Lastly, we thank PTE Rayne Madden who has patiently waited all year for his spot on the next Fitter Armaments course at ALTC. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

92 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 93 unit jottings unit A batch of brand new Zodiac F470’s accompanied by brand new new brand by accompanied F470’s Zodiac new of brand A batch they capability as 2 RAR’s amphibious MFE headlined 55hp Evinrude recon aid and humanitarian landings, beach multiple showcased operations. Indo-Pacific during the actually occurred Their first exposure of the commencement to (prior of the exercise stage Endeavour Rimmer SGT 2 RAR, by from headed a small team Here, RIMPAC). and training a capability demonstration MFE for the new took Wing,opportunity with the Samoa Maritime while HMAS Police Samoa. alongside in Apia Harbour, was Success no were on hand, there without any RAEME craftsmen Thankfully, of two between collision a gentle rear-end despite notable failures well and marine equipment performed the new Overall, the Zodiacs. tasks. the required in completing problems no little to were there throwing their hand as Special Forces tried Small even Boat Platoon the help of the US Marine with Corps. some boats out of helicopters during the exercise, being generated RAEME work the lack of Due to as part-time employed unceremoniously were our tradesmen using go, needed to they got where everyone making sure truckies, cars. fleet hire fleet and white pool of green a makeshift vehicle island of Oahu, we on the supporting operations weeks two After of range support 10 days to the big island of Hawaii to deployed making at the tip of the spear were and Sean Ash, Deiter activities. rectified, swiftly were and vehicles with weapons any faults sure well was the food on the ship making sure stayed Mitch meanwhile well used. and the gym was eaten and the journalists RIMPAC surrounding media focus a heavy was There moments from Kodak get their much desired trying to no time wasted the conducting the RAEME craftsman to down with photos whole ship, Ash’s package. (WADER) rehearsals and dry environmental ships wet along with Deiter’s the show steal to there always glorious Mo was all with wearing away got which he somehow Crocs, bright orange resentment. the RSM’s clear the ship despite over had that the trip with the experience happy were the boys Overall in K-Bay especially the Marine’s at the beers down Boozer offer, to meet with to great It was at the end of RIMPAC. and in Waikiki do they and see how relationships positive develop other countries, and operations. of training sphere in the amphibious business maintenance maintenance reventive repairs and p EX RIMPAC 18 EX RIMPAC 13 with over 2018 saw the 2nd Battalion operating RIMPAC Exercise including USA, in beautiful Sri Lanka and Japan other countries Tonga, interoperability hone skills to and practice was The mission Hawaii. region. our partner nations in the Pacific between and of CFN Ash Boehm (Fitter) comprising one FRT TSP contributed the set off on HMAS Adelaide for who (VM) McNaughton CFN Deiter and LCPL (Fitter) Keogh Mitch LCPL by joined later were They sail over. ride in a RAAF KC30. a first class (Boffin) who enjoyed Sweeney Sean CFN Ash Boehm EX SEA SERIES EX SEA highly skilled a small, SERIES 2018 saw 2 RAR send RAEME yet SEA an provide to Their job was HMAS Canberra. element attached to thus allowing the boat platoons, capability for maintenance integral in the field environment. ready combat stay them to Attwill Michael Rule and CFN Jackson personnel CFN worked Trades closely with PLF-A, held the majority which of the marine capability attached to divers the clearance also assisted They the exercise. for HMAS Canberra. 40hp Mercury of F470 Zodiacs, comprised effort The main technical Attwill CFN Jackson Engines (MFE). This Multi Fuel 55hp Evinrude OBM’s and the new engines which still be the new needed to for the first exercise was break and tried to literally this statement in’. The grunts took ‘broken fuel setting on the of them on the wrong running most the engines, the diagnostic report, to to managing, and even according first day 134 times.. try and start one of the MFE while still in gear installations board with transom also kept busy and Jacko were Ruley to support the new MFE, Zodiac on weapons systems so rusting of critical components did not occur. so rusting of critical components systems on weapons RAR as a whole in allowing 2 for a success Series was Sea Overall, reported It was amphibious capability. their demonstrate them to do it all to again in 2019. request that Jacko has put in a formal We wish him all the best and will be missed as GE scramble to to him all wish and will the best GE scramble as missed be We EF88 submerged disassemble lubricate and else to find someone future. the near into gunlocks this steer to year will next Our trusty ASM,here be Ian Downey WO2 Bon- waters. unchartered some more through workshop amphibious another year. for voyage unit jottings

106 FD Workshops 2018 LT Ryan Curtis

106 Field Workshop (106 FD WKSP) celebrates its 50th anniversary on 01 Nov 18 this year. The workshop was originally raised in 1968 to improve the battle worthiness and allow recovery of damaged materiel for the 1st Australian Task Force operating from the forward operating base in Nui Dat, Phoc Tuy province of South Vietnam. The workshop was primarily made of tradesmen, but also included elements from Ordnance, Medical and Catering Corps. Today our ORBAT looks similar, being primarily comprised of RAEME personnel, being supported by other logistic corps such as RAAOC in the Repair Parts Store.

Cutting the 50th birthday cake.

While it has a long and illustrious history, 106 FD WKSP is still making valuable contributions to Army’s capability through innovations, fostering local and regional relationships and deployments. Some of the innovations the 106 FD WKSP diggers have made include those on the new L121 fleet. An issue with the trucks is that the 50W comms suite is yet to be rolled out. The boffins have come up with a temporary fix: A 20W amp (The man pack normally plugged into the Harris 152) and 3m antenna are installed on the 40M cab. The operator can even do this once the parts have been readied. This equipment vastly improves the capability of the Harris 152, which before had to be operated in the handheld configuration. There have been reports of these having better comms than the G-Wagons with full suites (mostly due to the height of the trucks). 106 Field Workshops 50th Celebrations. The soldiers are currently looking at adapting the system to work on other new rollout vehicles, such as the new PMV-GMV variant. where “charity auctions” (light hearted extortions) occurred, and a Speaking of the new PMV-GMVs, the workshop received three of competitor paid $300 to buy back his old carburettor. them in late March. These allow us to send out FRTs with integral Two members deployed on Exercise Coral Warrior as part of the protection instead of relying on escort vehicles. The PMV can carry introduction to service of the Unimog fleet to the defence force of up to four craftsmen with a large stock of repair parts. Some of Tonga. This helps foster regional relations and improves the capability the additions for this PMV variant is the 0.5t crane, a collapsible of our defence partners. Three members of the Tongan Army also workbench and a high work platform, so the L121 fleet can be came to Australia as part of the exercise and deployed on Exercise serviced. All three of our PMVs deployed on EX HAMEL, and two Hamel with 106 FD WKSP. They timed it perfectly with the rain, were used in amphibious landings as part of the Integrated Sea Land showing up to live in the mud with us for a few days whilst learning Series. about some of our workshop standard operating procedures before 106 FD WKSP provided maintenance and recovery support to the heading home. Great Endeavour Rally from Throughout 2018, 106 FD WKSP has been rotating soldiers through 14 - 24 Jun 18. The Endeavour Foundation is a non-profit organisation Operation Accordion. This is a Force Insertion Extraction Group that helps people with special needs enter the workforce to allow (FIEG) task that is based in Al Minhad Air Base (AMAB). The day to them to live more independent lives. The rally is a yearly fundraising day tasks of deployed personnel include the kitting, training and event organised by the Endeavour Foundation and is a rally car race movement of force protection elements in and out of theatre. that tours through a number of rural towns through Australia. A As 106 FD WKSP celebrates its 50th birthday this year, we continue to workshop heavy logistics team had a great time following the Rally make valuable contributions to the Australian Army’s capability and around. Some of the highlights included the nightly social gatherings RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 face the many challenges the future holds.

94 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 95 unit jottings unit any call outs. 3 CER 18 SQN with CPL 18 SQN FRT the for the year It’s been a non-stop start to CFN Ashley Smith and his trusty VM “The Handbrake” Andrew the ruins of the abandoned FRT. taking over Lamprey, “Waitlisted” leapt they GMV, reliable Armed only with a dusty desk and ever the rust bubbles on their Sappers paint over to action teaching into success. callipers with great the brake grease to and how trucks duo including the the “Trusty” for soon followed accolades Further fuel lines and the GMV to trial of camel back hoses as a replacement The pair not satisfied handbrakes. with of trailer testing destructive big thing, of their next and find it in search went all their success With only hopes and Carriers everywhere. did………. Carriers, they and not a qualified hand or help in sight, calleddreams the boys they only time will wrong got this, tell how out “Just Send It” we were…..? 3 CER 16 SQN Barnett has had a change “EKO” CPL Brad VM by headed 16 Sqn FRT EMEOPS Arse” Wilkinson up to with Joel “Loose moving in Crafties main the from being promoted and Dylan “Dingo” Cordingley needed as he was He came in timely fashion life. FRT to workshop as 16 Sqn deployed need for with the lack of field trips he was the disjointed from on Hamel and the Dingo series of exercises Regiment. a pulling his hair out and developing This left Brad with maintaining addiction dealing coffee unhealthy somewhat somewhat as parts are fleet with hopes and dreams the RBG PMV one from the short drive between disappear or seem to non-existent picked. ever were another if they to warehouse a into as this has turned Brad Windscreens not mention PMV Let’s Ninja. out as nothing broke Surprisingly this worked Spreadsheet on EX. deployed whilst is settling down and the FRT RBG has passed of the and the introduction on courses stage focusing a reset into being the FRT to This should hopefully lead the PMGMV. toy new with the SQN and not back in the BMA with 1RAR playing deployed army and not getting GE was run by CPL Chris “Stampy” Stapleton, Chris has this uncanny Stapleton, CPL Chris “Stampy” run by GE was get and whinge causing the Diggers to stamp his feet ability to Most of his workgroup whinging about done. anything he was and CFN James Ancell ”Scooter” CFN Scott by managed was Incident” Ziebarth. “Environmental but CSSB, by completed work side of house had most of their VM didn’t Zac Hutton-Morel. Zac “Half-Job” CFN by started jobs where His right hand and coffee. as much as he liked durries like work with the freshly concerned more was man Dylan ”Dingo” Cordingley so WKSP maintenance, than he was of his calves contours shaven do surprisingly he manages to 16 SQN where send him to had to less! even Mech CPL changed a lot but still do much. Recce didn’t Recovery CFN Rob “The due to himself, left by was “The lion” Warsing Alex manage His job to be an actually Miller to tradie. Chippy” discharging Elec section remained side as the the way the Elec section fell by CFN Alec “acting CPL” Bulley trying his hardest despite less, Corporal- “TI Moon. Our sole Boffin CFN Sean CFN Daniel “BDE Asset” control to side which opened up the dark go to to accepted King” Kneen was had doubled at that instant, position. Boffin worked a sought after The up. but then tripled when CFN Theo “Quallowitz” Qually showed off OJTs CFN Rene “Big Daddy” Diaz straight welcome Eleckies had to the workshop. dimension of funny to a whole new who brought ement and rov self-imp focus on 3 CER Workshops.

Bulley’s perspective Bulley’s 3CER WKSPs with a for has been interesting The start of this year and capability leadership shed change bringing in fresh full head engineer regiment. be led combat The WKSP would the premier to so keen, so LT spritely the young Bit “Taylor, Dylan “Dribble LT by acting SQN 2IC. already that within 6 months he was competent Ian “The of WO1 eye be under the watchful would Our maintenance ASM ensuring the WKSP is up to Mouse Killer” The new Moorhouse. full by wasn’t inbox man, if your to RODUM known with every date misinformed. were you the end of the week CPL taking his VM of a shufﬂe with the new somewhat had EMEOPS CPL Nathan “Mini SGT. EMEOPS at the helm, pushing aside the place posting at 3CSSB spent a long, Harmon having previous ACE” testing for actually still (we are waiting mid-year EMEOPS into came crashing Arse” CFN Joel “Loose be aided by Nathan would his posting order). Penna. Tim “The Bus Driver” Wilkinson and SGT Jon “Mack n 20” SGT Transport none other than by headed RPS was – “equal Bate SGT an issue say our parts weren’t Needless to Bate. “Bert” Woodhouse Alex LCPL helped by was Bate the task”. SGT to ASADA.medically Mothers than drinking more advised by for known think. would as you as fast Mid-year surprisingly didn’t move Alex injury lost PTE Robert “Doughnut” McDonagh to and gained PTE we the RPS it was into That’s why when walking “Earny” Earnshaw. Jess being on Sesame similar to Street.very Bunch of Muppets. This year was a big change for 3CER workshops, with a complete with a complete 3CER workshops, a big change for was This year out of workshop. posted characters key shed change and a few head amongst the continue needed to production the less Never maintained great shoots and ﬁeld EXs. Workshops amount of range while still being able all to of the Dingo shoots this year attendance in the workshop. keep spanners swinging to back at the WKSP with only a the Crafty’s EX Hamel left most of maintain to with 25 SQN Spec troop deploying small contingent a into WKSP went EX Hamel the Following ROWPU. of the operation audit. an ACAA for prepare to the regiment across focus maintenance its learnt on passing has been focused of the year The remainder allow the Soldier/ BDE and to readying the new to knowledge to the Workshop of Tradesmen development.

SGT Tim Penna Tim SGT 3 CER Workshops 3 CER unit jottings

JLU-V (P) SHORAD WKSP – A workshop stepping out of the shadows CPL Adam Somerville

What follows is an excerpt from a phone conversation between a WKSP is currently manned by four CPLs and three CFNs, all of whom SHORAD WKSP CPL and a member from one of the JLU-V’s locally are ECN 421 Boffins. WO2 Bruce McIntyre is the WKSP ASM and has supported units (LSU): filled this position since 2014. This is not his first posting to the unit, having previously been a CPL here from 2004 to 2007. The other CPL: Good morning JLU-V SHORAD WKSP CPL X (Name redacted to members of our small, but not insignificant, WKSP include: save embarrassment) speaking. CPL Matt Hinton (Posting out 2018) LSU Caller: Ah yeah good morning, I have two G-Wagons ready for drop off for their next service interval and I just want to organise a CPL Alan Ahmed time for … CPL Josh Mohan CPL: Sorry Sir but that isn’t our workshop, you want the CPL Adam Somerville (Posting out 2018) Broadspectrum (BRS) Service Station located in the JLU-V secure CFN Tom Price (Posting out 2018) compound. CFN Chris Gibson (Posting out 2018) LSU Caller (now slightly confused and annoyed): Hang on I called CFN Laurie Taylor JLU-V isn’t that you? In 2019 SHORAD will welcome in CPL Sander Vloothuis, CFN Bradley CPL: No you’re right we are a part of JLU-V but were not the part O’Brien, CFN Justin Hughes and CFN Struan Law. CFN Taylor will be you’re looking for. You have called the Short Range Air Defence promoted internally to fill the vacant CPL position. Workshop. Our Workshop is currently manned by only RAEME Boffins, The WKSP’s primary role is the maintenance of the SOARTY’s GBAD so unfortunately we can’t service your G-Wagons. training fleet, which comprises the RBS70, PSTAR-ER Radar system LSU Caller: I have been posted to the School of Artillery (SOARTY) and TACCS fleets of equipment. The WKSP is a medium grade in Pucka for nearly eight years and I have never heard of your repair facility for each of these fleets and has on the odd occasion workshop. conducted heavy grade repair/modifications upon request from various fleet managers. CPL: Yeah that’s not surprising very few people know of our existence, even within the Pucka units. We are one of the few As the WKSP is solely manned by Boffins and that we are one of the maintenance workshops located in Victoria (Note: the School of only AMOs within Victoria, our WKSP is a primary POC for the repair Armour, also located on Pucka, has a newly raised workshop). You and servicing of other electronic systems. These systems include said that you were located at the SOARTY, funny that so are we. not only those used within the PMA but those also located within the various units, training establishments and Defence contractors LSU Caller: B@#*$&^! within the state of Victoria. Two of these systems include BGC3 and CPL: No seriously we are located in Building 340 within the GBAD Biomed equipment. The workshop is currently assisting the SOARTY Hanger, our workshop is the white demountable building up the with standing up their local BGC3 PMV mounted network and on an back to the left of the ping pong table. If your office faces Building annual basis the WKSP deploys a maintenance team to Malaysia in 340 then you should be able to see the large metal sign depicting order to inspect and repair the medical equipment owned by RMAF the words JOINT LOGISTICS UNIT (VICTORIA) PUCKAPUNYAL SHORAD Butterworth. WORKSHOP, the sign has been located there for nearly four years. I Being one of the few WKSPs within Victoria means that we are guarantee that you have run past that sign hundreds of times during periodically contacted in order to conduct short notice repair and your PT sessions. maintenance tasks to a wide variety of external units. Some of the LSU Caller: Oh yeah I see it now, guess you learn something new units/groups which we have assisted in the past have included every day. So can you fix my vehicles? Prototype & Test Services (AKA Accredited Test Services) Monegeetta, Elbit Systems in Melbourne, Joint Proof & Experimental Unit Greytown CPL: No Sir, but here is the number of the Service Station. and the odd “odd” request from CASG. LSU Caller: Cheers, thanks (Hangs up) Our WKSP is uniquely positioned to fill the maintenance niche A short time later the SHORAD phone rings again. which occurs when utilising a Defence contractor is either too cost prohibitive or the TRF requirements of a particular piece of CPL: Good morning JLU-V SHORAD WKSP CPL X (Name redacted to equipment do not allow for a contractor to complete the task. It is save embarrassment) speaking. this area of work which has increased radically in the past 24 months Different LSU Caller: WHO have I called?! Anyway that doesn’t matter and has seen our WKSP come to the attention of units of the wider I have a range shoot scheduled for tomorrow and our F89s have not Army. It is predicted that the WKSP will continue to utilised for these come back from the JLU-V Armoury. type of maintenance tasks well into 2019 and beyond. CPL: (Sighs and internally mutters to himself) Damn it here we go SHORAD WKSP also works closely with JLU-V’s two main Defence again! Contractors, these being Broadspectrum and Linfox. Members posted to SHOARAD WKSP are given a unique insight into the heavy It is a conversation like this which, up until about two years ago, was grade maintenance provided by Broadspectrum and the logistic indicative of exactly how unheard of JLU-V’s SHORAD WKSP was to services provided by Linfox. Sufficed to say that together without our the wider Army. contractors and our APS lead HQ, our WKSP could not provide the The JLU-V SHORAD WKSP is located within the Puckapunyal Military maintenance effect that it does Area (PMA) co-located within the SOARTY’s Bridges Barracks. The RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

96 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 97 unit jottings unit JLU Hunter Valley truck.

Community engagements have included hosting the Cessnock Men’s included hosting the Cessnock engagements have Community and some trigger time at the with displays, on base, shed here of the members. As well as the faces which bought a smile to WTSS, providing program, Experience Work the Defence to our commitment labour…ahem, aspiring RAEME Soldiers of slave stream a steady our smallthrough workshop. a smallAll for detachment of Fitters. all, in it’s been a fulﬁlling year et Marte. Arte

CPL Carl Norling CPL Carl Joint Logistics Unit (East) Hunter Valley Hunter (East) Unit Logistics Joint The delivery of our brand new, flash as Michael Jackson, Range flash as Michael Jackson, new, of our brand The delivery with the poor old Mazda well received, was Cruiser Response LC79 as the Defence to service 13 years’ after pasture sent out to Bravo fleet stilloldest white hanging on. Our undermanned reservist brethren have called on JLU for support for called on JLU have brethren Our undermanned reservist Newcastle. 8CSSB the call, to with FRT’s answered have and we Lismore and 41 RNSWR 12/16 HRL Tamworth planned to FRT’s Future pick up the slack,to get around. certainly we The tempo has been consistent with School Of Infantry providing providing Of Infantry with School has been consistent The tempo a good with IET’s, abused by call outs and weapons plenty of range mention Not to our heads. that keep us scratching of faults variety At the the Platoons. used by weapon of every ATI’s the quarterly 1700 a cumulative conducted of us have time of writing the three Inspections (TIs). Technical weapon CPL Palermo being the stalwart for the new march ins SGT Hurst ins SGT march the new for being the stalwart CPL Palermo and the Joint Proof and CPL Norling, from with Hursty coming been a and Norlo having Wakefield (JPEU) Port Unit Experimental has been curve the re-learning the last six years, for marine fitter steep. A busy year thus far for the three uniformed Armourers of Joint Armourers uniformed the three for thus far year A busy Valley. Hunter Unit (East) (JLU(E)) Logistics RAEME Corps Awards 2018

The Corps Awards are an annual presentation to the best ARA and ARes Craftsman, both nationally and regionally, as well as to the best students on the Logistic Officer’s Basic Course, Subject Two for Sergeant and Warrant Officer and Subject Four for Sergeant and Warrant Officer. The following personnel have been awarded the 2018 Corps Awards. ARA Craftsman of the Year CFN Joshua Keir, 1 CSSB Darwin ARes Craftsman of the Year CFN Anthony Smith, 13 CSSB Perth Vic/Tas ARA Craftsman of the Year CFN Damien Thompson. 4 CSSB Melbourne Vic/Tas ARes Craftsman of the Year CFN Anthony Heafield, 4 CSSB Geelong CFN Adonis Krvavac; Central ARA Craftsman of the Year. Central ARA Craftsman of the Year CFN Adonis Krvavac, 1 CSST Adelaide SQld ARA Craftsman of the Year CFN Nicholas Farrington, 7 CSSB Brisbane SQld ARes Craftsman of the Year CFN Alan Smith, 11 CSSB Brisbane NQld ARA Craftsman of the Year CFN Dustin Murphy, 3 RAR Townsville NT ARA Craftsman of the Year CFN Callen Hutchins, 5 RAR Darwin LT Peter Jennings Award LT Dylan Taylor, 3 CER Townsville Artificer of the Year (Sub4 WO) WO2 Adrian Gray, 3 CSSB Townsville CFN Adonis Krvavac’s haul of awards. Regimental Award (Sub2 WOCSS) SGT Troy Hardman, 3 CSSB Townsville BRIG Martins, OBE Award (Sub4 SGT) CPL Nitin Biswas, ASEME Albury/Wodonga Junior Regimental Award (Sub2 SGT) CPL Erin Taylor, 6 ESR Amberley CFN Adonis Krvavac was also awarded the 2018 AEME/RAEME Association of SA, Soldier of the year Award and the 1 CSST WKSP MVP award. Editor’s Note: Due to the timeline to get this year’s magazine to the publisher, we did not receive photos of the other award winners. Most of the photos included came from social media. We congratulate the winners and apologise that we could not include photos of more of the award recipients.

CFN Anthony Heaﬁeld; 4 CSSB Vic/Tas ARes Craftsman of the Year. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

98 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 99 DHOC-A. Brigadier Ashurst. Serious conversations. HOC RAEME Brigadier Freeman addresses the dinner. HOC presenting LTCOL Nelson a certiﬁcate recognising his service as esentative led the Repr farewel Pre-dinner drinks. Mess is assembled.

Head table 2018 RAEME Corps Dinner.

The Corps Dinner capped the 2018 Corps Conference over a full two over Conference capped the 2018 Corps Dinner The Corps on at Randwick Barracks at home and and six months of work days and the Corps. in the Army of maintenance the future RSM, the Corps Rick by WO1 over presided Dinner was The Corps Norton, Alex LT by assisted RSM) Colefax, Mech Corps (the ﬁrst Recce Australia, of Raytheon guest, Director with the invited the Strategic Commandant Colonel and the Representative of Corps a past Head AM, Diners Creagh, CSC giving the main address. Mr David designate, braised entrée, for steak pie or beef leak on chicken and subsisted apple and rhubarb crumble or and pork belly mains, beef or roast for dessert. crème brûlée for coffee BRIG Freeman, of Corps, The Head RAEME Corps Dinner 2018 Dinner Corps RAEME Colonel Commandant, BRIG David McGahey, CSC and the two Deputy CSC and the two Commandant, McGahey, Colonel BRIG David CSM and DHOC John Bouloukos, LTCOL DHOC (Ground) of Corps, Heads Nelson, CSM, Adrian Brett WO2 as well as presenting LTCOL (Aero) Nathan CPL and promoted Award, of the Year with the Artiﬁcer Gray of SGT. the rank Harris of ASEME to Inaugural Trainee Dining In Night, RAAF School of Technical Training CAPT Jack Herrod

The mess assembled.

The RAAF School of Technical Training is where the ADF sends all personnel who are entering a career in aviation maintenance. The courses aren’t just about swinging spanners and completing their apprenticeships though, trainees from all three services gathered Passing the port. together for the Inaugural Trainee Dining In Night on the 30th of WGCDR Anthony Grimmer addressed the trainees as the guest August for a taste of the more social side of military life. It was the speaker, and provided some advice for their future careers. Some first time the school had run this event and it aimed to help develop of the key messages he delivered were to fight for the career they social mastery amongst the trainees, as well as being a prime want to have, that taking jobs no one else wants will give you skills opportunity to instil customs and traditions of the Army onto the new no one else has, and that technicians need a wide variety of skills, Crafties. because it isn’t all about swinging spanners. Kicking off at around 1800, The Airmen’s Mess quickly filled up with The last formality of the evening was the pouring of the port and trainees, excited for their first time experiencing a military dinner, the toasts which were delivered by the trainees. After the final toast, and also a chance for a break from their studies. RAAF SGT Anthony the trainees ran a charge session with Mr Vice, plenty of banter was Bell filled in the role of Mr Vice to direct the evening, with all other thrown between courses and services, resulting in fines for those positions filled by the trainees. Mr Vice gave a brief explanation trainees involved. The trainees enjoyed a chance to have a laugh of his role after the Dining President had commenced the dinner, over some of their not-so-finest moments, and the end result was then handed over to CFN Walter Tagiloa to say grace. Trainees over $800 donated to legacy. Once that had concluded, the dinner representing each service then had a chance to address the dinner, was over, and the Crafties were able to retire to the Airman’s Club and speak about their own specific customs and traditions. with the other trainees for a few social beverages, where they were able to share a few stories, and probably make 1 or 2 more for the PTE Sheridan delivered the Army specific customs to his fellow next charge session. trainees, giving the Crafties a brief history of their traditions, and an idea of what to expect at a dining in night. The Crafties were The night provided an opportunity for the Crafties to enjoy a break also able to glean an insight into the history and origin of the other from course along with trainees from the other services. They service traditions at dining in nights. managed to learn about the military, its customs and traditions, as well as have some fun while doing so. Overall the night was a success and the school plans on repeating the event in 2019.

PTE Sheridan addressing the Dining In night.

The night progressed well, with ofﬁcers and NCOs on staff alike getting their hands dirty cleaning up between courses and serving out the next meal while the trainees socialised outside. CO SPS, CFN Readhead, CFN Chapman & CFN Suthamwuthinant. RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

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must come to an end. to must come your all at 1AR, for the RAEME members here thank you From we all best in the future. the Unit and wish you the very dedication to 1 AR WKSP. December 2018 by all by 2018 Regiment. the RAEME members of the December vehicle armoured made from a side table that was presented He was M1A1 tank, of an Abrams the rear is from sprocket parts. The top tier is a M113 AS4 shock absorbers and the idler ASLAV the legs are with of glass with a 10mm thick piece topped wheel. The table was underside. on the an etching Defence Butler has been in the Australian WO1 Out of the 26 years been spent in 1AR. that those members have For 10 years Force, passionate all that he is very would agree you Butler, WO1 know and Butler’s passion WO1 platforms. about his armoured will be sorely missed fr commitment WO1 Simon Butler will complete his final posting to 1st Armoured 1st Armoured his final posting to Simon Butler willWO1 complete Major Sergeant Regimental Artificer Regiment (1AR) as the He w (RASM) this year. WO1 Simon Butler’s Farewell Butler’s Simon WO1 Regimental Artificer Sergeant Major (RASM) Sergeant Artificer Regimental ASEME

ASEME Mil Skills Competition Pool Gun Carry.

ASEME Relay for life site.

ASEME Mil Skills Competition sand drag. ASEME Mil Skills Competition Section Attack.

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 EESW Relay for life team.

102 RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 103 Lloyd Millican. Lloyd & family. CPL Lloyd Millican. rever. rever. 2018. His passing has left a massive hole within his own family and family hole within his own has left a massive 2018. His passing as a is no doubting his legendary status There family. his Defence and grandfather brother-in-law, son-in-law, brother, husband, father, so many. to friend great – he will and a gentleman in stay an ofﬁcer Millican truly was Lloyd fo our hearts ” Millican joined

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15 September 1953 – 03 March 2018 24th Class Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic Vehicle Apprentice Class 24th 2018 03 March 1953 – 15 September Vale Major Lloyd Keith Millican Keith MajorLloyd Vale Lloyd the Australian Army as a 24th Class apprentice vehicle mechanic vehicle apprentice Army as a 24th Class the Australian spanned almost 50 career His dedicated on 13th January 1969. mechanic in the ARA as a vehicle and included service years in the APS as until 1994, vehicles) on armoured (predominantly as a and then specialist courses on numerous at ALTC an instructor During his right up until his passing. Reserve member of the Army full periods of continuous several he also served service, reserve (CFTS). time service in May 1981 and WO2 SGT CPL in May 1977, to promoted was Lloyd appointed Side” and was the “Dark to in May 1985. He crossed MAJ to in 2001, subsequently promoted as CAPT in 1995. He was still well and truly alive spirit was Crafty although the mischievous included 2nd Field in his personality right until the end. His postings Engineer Regiment, Regiment, 1st Armoured Melbourne Workshop CATDC ALTC, Centre, Training RAEME 4th Base Workshop, Company, and LWDC. up, in which he grew the generation and career his varied Due to all who would colleagues of friends / work range had a vast Lloyd he larrikin. In the same breath, quintessential describe him as your described as a true gentleman who had a fantastic likewise was sense of humour. As none. to ethic second and maintained a work displayed Lloyd with most who worked to his son Allister and unknown detailed by his spend many hours at night preparing often would him, Lloyd the subject up-to-date for ensuring he was day, the next for material a current, provide professional and enable him to delivering he was lesson. and well-informed Millican”, as “Encyclopedia able to known why he was This explains these and explain systems vehicle complex understand numerous of rank) (regardless audience ensuring his entire terms, in layman’s at the same and enjoy time. learning the content assimilate would smella”). His sense of (“fart instructor level an expert was Lloyd out of his eating humour and magnetic personality had trainees of Army personnel. In addition generations hand - he has instructed and mechanic tradesman as a vehicle his brilliantto achievements simulation systems operate to taught civilians how Lloyd instructor, all and instructed manner of personnel in support of Army courses He had the knack and the in support of major Army exercises. possible. way in the most concise get a point across to vocabulary but Lloyd & about ﬁll from this magazine with stories could You only a single page – it is rumoured to limited are we unfortunately, in the future… a book of “Lloydisms” release may Denise, his wife man. Married family a dedicated through-and-through, was, Lloyd a great he was & 359 days, 43 years Denise for his soul-mate to Allister, to put them ﬁrst. sought to Father man who always family ensured Lloyd the favourite), and Alana (who saidLauren she was parents, including his own them allhe supported as well as he could, network. a family He was extended and the entire Denise’s parents Ella, to Austin and Poppy. grandfather proud very diagnosed with leukaemia. Lloyd Austin was his grandson In 2017, the and daughter their grandson and Denise made the support to Austin of funds for in the raising assisted They number one priority. this. achieve on hold to retirement and put their own on 05 January 2018 and with lung cancer diagnosed was Lloyd on 03 March family of his loving in the presence away passed Vale W02 Michael Joseph Kenny 21 May 1963 – 14 February 2018 Vehicle Mechanic

which ended due to the business closure. He started working in a garage, however his true love was the big machinery; trucks, tractors and headers, but he found that cars simply frustrated him. Sandy worked for the army as a civilian and spoke with a WO1 about Mick’s situation. Mick started talking about joining the army and wanted to “work for the RAEME Corps” repairing trucks and tanks. He finally made the decision and enlisted on 24 October 1995. Mick was really excited about joining and was the eldest (33 years old) of the group at Kapooka. When he marched out, he was awarded best shot and was incredibly proud of this achievement. Mick had always wanted to make it to a Warrant Officer so with his passion and drive for the military, he quickly moved through the ranks. He served in a wide variety of units including 1st Avn Regt, 3 BASB, 21 Const Sqn, 1 CER, 2 CAV Regt and finishing back at 2/14 LHR (QMI) where he was still serving as the TRF WO when he passed. He saw operational service in Bougainville in 2000, East Timor in 2001 and 2010 and in Iraq as the ASM of SECDET X in 2006. Mick was a likeable character and always had time for a chat. His TRF audits would often take days longer than scheduled as he worked his way around the Regiment sharing a coffee and smoke with everyone he met, often talking the ear off unit members about the upcoming NRL game or poor refereeing last weekend. His love of his trade was evident by the many ‘bodgies’ he had on the go. Lawn mowers and chainsaws littered the workshop and his shed in various states of repair. Mick has always loved his sport and was always involved at some level either playing ASEME Mil Skills Competition Pool Gun Carry. or supporting. He loved the NRL and his 2018 has seen the passing of another one of our Corps legends, beloved Tigers but also played touch footy, with WO2 Michael “Mick” Kenny finally succumbing to his long and darts, baseball and softball. He loved determined battle with cancer. coaching younger kids in sports when the opportunity arose and was always their biggest supporter. Mick was born on the 21st of May 1963, just after his twin brother Peter in Quirindi, a small town approximately 70 kilometres south- Mick had been fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer. south-west of Tamworth to his parents Patrick and Frances. He was Those that knew him saw the resilience and determination he the fourth of eight children. displayed as it gradually took over. True to form, he fought hard to the end and would not accept defeat even in his last days in Mick worked for his family business as a diesel mechanic from the palliative care – he talked of being released from hospital to have a age of 16. He met, and later married, Sandy in 1990. His daughter beer at the Gaythorne RSL with his mates. Jess was born in August 1992 and he moved to Orange in 1994 at the age of 32. Mick took up a position in a farm machinery business His military funeral in Hervey Bay was no small affair and attended by many who knew him from both his civilian and military careers. Complete with an ASLAV-F holding ground, gun carriage, military band, armed escort party, bagpiper and firing party, his family members present were truly touched by the support from Army. Mick leaves behind his daughter Jess, partner Vicki, a large loving family and many hundreds in the Corps lucky enough to call Mick their mate.

WO2 Michael Joseph Kenny – Arte et Marte until

RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018 Mick in Iraq. the end!

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30 April 2018 – Peter “Pumpkin” Sherry 30 April 2018 – Peter 05 May 2018 – Ian Hicks Ian Tucker 19 May 2018 – Brian 2018 – MAJ24 May Fry Ashley Reginald Stratton 02 June 2018 – SGT Roger Jackson 06 June 2018 – LTCOL John Baker22 June 2018 – Harold Onley 01 July 2018 – Ken 24 July 2018 – Bill Budgen 31 July 2018 – Mick Dilger Campling 2018 – David 28 October Manley Ross 2018 – LTCOL 12 November Graham 2018 – CPL Dave 17 November Dunn 2018 – Malcolm 19 November William 2018 – WO2 (Blue) Brechin 26 November et Marte’ ‘Arte service. your for you thanks Corps Your IN PEACE’ ‘REST Note: Editor’s notices are compiled based on emails sent to the RAEME HOC Cell the RAEME HOC Cell to based on emails sent compiled are notices The groups. Facebook the ‘RAEME’ and ‘RAEME Mates’ and posts to greatly. detail supplied varies

13 November 2017 – Francis “Frank” Busby “Frank” 2017 – Francis 13 November 2017 – Mick Farrar 21 December Anderson “Andy” 01 January 2018 – Howard Tobin 05 January 2018 – Les Campbell06 January 2018 – Darren Thomas Loch 17 January 2018 – John Cooper Frederick 22 January 2018 – Brian 2018 – Arthur Nicholls 03 February Kenny Michael Joseph 2018 – WO2 14 February Duncan Wayne Kingsley 2018 – WO1 17 February Millican 2018 – MAJ Keith 28 February Lloyd 1 March 2018 – Barrie Englishby Putland (John) Frederick 6 March 2018 – WO2 22 March 2018 – Neil Tweedale Pearce 25 March 2018 – Kevin Butler 23 March 2018 – Kurt Poole Frank 10 April 2018 – LTCOL 12 April 2018 – James “Jimbo” Farrell Kennedy “Duff” 20 April 2018 – Grahame Ruprecht 20 April 2018 – Graham Greetham 29 April 2018 – Brian “Yorky” Vale 2018 Vale RAEME Birthday – Southern Queensland RAEME CRAFTSMAN 2018

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