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By Michael Brooke XPLORING a day in the life of a sailor in the RAN was worth $5000 to fascinated Emembers of the public, who have gained respect for Navy’s role in national defence and humanitarian relief operations. The auction of a comprehensive ship tour of an Anzac-class FFH and lunch with the CO, for four people, raised $5000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation recently. HMAS Stuart (CMDR Brett Sonter), aka the ‘Tartan Terror’, CHAPLAINS’ LEGACY: (From left) CHAP Gary Lock, CHAP Ian opened her gangway to the four spe- Lindsay and Ms Ailsa Chittick at the launch of the Chaplain’s Showcase cial guests at Fleet Base East on at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, HMAS Albatross. August 18. Photo: ABIS Justin Brown The VIP treatment and exposure to a day in the life of a sailor began By Dallas McMaugh Another item of significance on early, when HMAS Kuttabul SWO, AN EXHIBIT recognising the vital display is the bible of Albatross’ third WO Mark Donlan, escorted the four work of Navy chaplains, past and CO, CAPT Rodney Rhoades, which guests onto Stuart. present, was unveiled at HMAS was printed in 1853 and donated to the A delicious four-course luncheon Albatross’ (CAPT Stefan King) Fleet museum by his wife Valerie Rhoades in the CO’s cabin included discussions Air Arm Museum recently. in 1957. with CMDR Sonter, about all things Director-General Navy Chaplaincy, Museum Manager, Terry Navy, and special guest Mr David CHAP Gary Lock, officially opened Hetherington, said the Chaplain’s Griffin – a former Wallaby – who the Chaplain’s Showcase – a signifi- Showcase added a new perspective to spoke about the world of rugby. ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE: VIP guests hosted on board cant addition to the museum’s collec- the museum. “These people saw this as a once- HMAS Stuart by CO, CMDR Brett Sonter: (From left) CMDR Sonter, tion. “The role of the museum is in-a-lifetime opportunity not to be Lynne and Richard Crookes, Julianne and John Garnez, former Wallaby Museum Curator, Ailsa Chittick, to tell the story of naval aviation in missed,” CMDR Sonter said. David Griffin and WO Mark Donlan. Photo: LSIS Yuri Ramsey said, “I was inspired to develop the Australia,” Mr Hetherington said. CMDR Sonter said after the lunch- display when Albatross’ CHAP Ian “It is a place to hear and see the eon the guests enjoyed a guided tour described the various roles and func- guests were presented with memora- Lindsay offered to lend the museum through the ship and met many of tions of Stuart and showed the guests bilia and Stuart ball caps to remind stories of the men and women who a bible that had belonged to CHAP served in Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. These Stuart’s ship’s company, who provided the damage control systems and equip- them of their unique Navy experience. Walter Wheeldon”. insights into their duties and responsi- ment used on board to combat any “The guests were very apprecia- CHAP Wheeldon began his career personnel were all mentored and fos- bilities. incidents or dangerous occurrences. tive of the VIP treatment they received in the Navy as a pilot in 1943, became tered by a tireless and dedicated team During the tour CMDR Sonter At the conclusion of the tour the from the crew of Stuart during their a chaplain in 1960 and was posted to of Navy chaplains.” Navy experience,” CMDR Sonter said. Albatross in 1963. “It was a real eye-opener for them, His first appointment as a chaplain The Fleet Air Arm Museum is open to the tries, and will enter into force when to gain such an insight and apprecia- was to HMAS Nirimba; candlesticks public every day from 10am to 3pm. IN BRIEF both countries’ domestic ratification tion of what the daily life of RAN sail- and a wooden altar from Nirimba’s www.navy.gov.au/Fleet_Air_Arm_ requirements are complete. PM visits troops on ors really involves.” chapel are also included in the exhibit. Museum ground in Afghanistan FBE open day PRIME MINISTER Julia Gillard SYDNEY’S HMAS Kuttabul is host- made her first visit to Afghanistan as Service for ing its annual open day on Sunday, Prime Minister on October 2. The Prime Minister received briefs October 17, 10:00am – 4:00pm. from Australian commanders at Tarin Four ships will be open for public seafarers Kot, enjoyed a barbecue with troops tours: FFGs HMA Ships Darwin and Newcastle, FFH HMAS Ballarat and THE Naval Memorial Service and met regional leaders. was held before the RAN She later travelled to Kabul to mine hunter HMAS Huon. Other highlights include an A109E Memorial on Anzac Parade, meet with President Hamid Karzai Canberra, on October 7. and Commander ISAF, GEN David Power helicopter from 723 Squadron, The annual ceremo- Petraeus. clearance diver demonstrations and the RAN Band. ny, held in conjunction the Last year’s open day attracted over Australian Naval Association, Aus - US Defence trade 3000 people, in spite of wet weather. is a tribute to those who are serving, and those who have treaty progressing served the RAN. THE US Senate has agreed to ratify Nowra wings & wheels It also commemorates the the Australia - United States Defence ALSO on October 17 is the Fleet arrival of the RAN fleet into Trade Cooperation Treaty. Air Arm Museum’s Family Wings & Port Jackson on October 4, The resolution to ratify the trea- wheels day, held at HMAS Albatross. 1913. ty was passed by the US Senate on The day will include static aircraft Pictured is HMAS Harman September 29. displays, the Historic Flight and a dis- XO, LCDR David Turner, The Treaty is a significant step for- play by several classic car clubs. addressing the ceremony. ward for practical defence and trade Photo: LSIS Paul McCallum cooperation between the two coun- Continued page 11...

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 NEWS 03 ‘Silent service’ hunting recruits

By Michael Brooke and also the conditions of service, while THE voice of the ‘silent service’ has encouraging and assisting surface fleet been wooing scores of potential subma- personnel to transfer to the submarine riners during HMAS Collins’ (CMDR force. “Our aim is to educate the Navy fam- Glen Miles) milestone voyage, circum- ily on life in submarines and the benefits navigating Australia. of becoming part of an elite Navy team,” Stealth is one of the silent service’s PO Hill said. greatest assets, but fortunately that hasn’t “The Submarine Force is the ADF’s stopped its recruiting mouthpiece, the most important strategic asset and offers Submarine Recruiting Team (SMRT), challenges and levels of job satisfaction from putting submarines on the radar of sailors seeking new career challenges. not available in the wider fleet.” CMDR Miles said numerous port vis- Among more than 100 sailors its and sea-rides during her voyage had to attend the information workshop at succeeded in raising awareness of subma- Kuttabul in October was ABMT Thomas rine career options, as well as the strong Hodson, who has already applied to trans- resurgence by the submarine force. fer to the submarine force. “During our voyage Collins has par- “For me the big attractions are the ticipated in a number of important exer- camaraderie, the posting stability for my cises, such as Ex Kakadu. We have also family, and the financial bonuses and contributed to other training activities, incentives,” AB Hodson said. such as helping HMAS Sydney achieve AB Hodson said the information her antisubmarine warfare milestone and workshop was “very encouraging” and HMAS Stuart with her WUP,” CMDR served to resolve his concern about the Miles said. necessary security clearance. RECRUITING DIVE: HMAS Collins sails past the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge on her way “Since participating in Ex Kakadu, “Joining the submarine force is based into Fleet Base East. Photo: LSIS Yuri Ramsey Collins has also partnered with the SMRT on an informed decision, as I first toured to boost recruiting by conducting sea- HMAS Collins some 10 years ago, so ability since the establishment of the The recent availability of three at a career in submarines can nomi- rides and information workshops at key I’ve had a long time to think about mak- SMRT and other initiatives made submarines – Waller, Collins and nate for the Submarine Suitability naval establishments around the country.” ing the right career move,” he said. under RADM Moffitt’s Submarine Dechaineux – has also served to Course, which is a five-day, obliga- More than 2000 members of the wider SMRT member, PO Justin Hill, said Workforce Sustainability Review. remove bottlenecks in the training tion-free look at all aspects of sub- more than 950 sailors attended the sub- Navy community toured Collins while The Submarine Force currently pipeline, which has allowed more marine service. marine information workshops and boat she was berthed in Cairns, Darwin, and has three fully crewed submarines, tours, which were conducted at HMAS Newcastle, with Melbourne in its sights a Submarine Support Group that is part three trainees to complete their Cairns, Kuttabul, Watson and Cerberus. next month. more than 50 per cent staffed and a task books at sea. The SMRT can be contacted on (08) PO Hill said the workshops succeeded There has been a sharp increase in shore organisation which is 75 per PO Hill said sailors and officers 9553 3821 or email: submarine. in raising awareness of submarine careers submarine personnel and boat avail- cent crewed. wanting a more comprehensive look [email protected] Mine sweepers hone their magnetic attraction

SWEEPING VIEW: A modified RHIB tows a mini dyad cylinder to sweep Jervis Bay for enemy mines. Photo: CPOMW Mark May

By ABCIS Melanie Schinkel The mini and maxi dyad sweep sys- MINE Warfare sailors and ship’s tems consist of up to 16 magnetic cylin- ders that are towed astern of a vessel and company of Mine Sweeper Auxiliary configured to emulate a specific ship’s HMAS Bandicoot (CPO Paul Gruber) magnetic signature. conducted mini dyad influence sweep These dyads are operated in conjunc- training recently, to prepare for the tion with the AAG, which is configured to reinvigoration of the maxi dyad system emulate the acoustic signatures of ships. 3500/244(%.!69 in October. CPO May said RAN mine warfare and Ten personnel from the Mine Warfare clearance diving assets used these sys- and Geospatial Deployable Systems Team tems to conduct influence sweeping. (MGDST) Deployable Influence Sweep ).4(%$%&%.#%&/2#% “For example, if an enemy was to Element (DISE) trained with mini dyads, mine Darwin Harbour, our job, as the which emulate a ship’s magnetic signa- DISE, would be to supply the dyad influ- ture, in Jervis Bay on August 9–27. ence and sweep it with our equipment for ",//$#(!,,%.'% I/C of Deployable Influence Sweep any known influence or suspected enemy Systems, CPOMW Mark May, said the mines,” he said. objective was to consolidate training pro- “The modern day sea mine is very 3%04%-"%24/./6%-"%2 cesses and prepare for the reintroduction sophisticated: They are computer-con- of the RAN’s maxi dyad system. trolled and can be actuated by acoustic, “The three-week training period in magnetic and pressure signatures, or any  #ALLTOMAKEANAPPOINTMENTTODONATEBLOOD August involved the launch, deployment combination of the three. If a mine in and recovery of eight mini dyads and the Darwin Harbour is programmed to target Australian Acoustic Generator (AAG),” Armidale-class patrol boats then it will  'OONLINETO@JOINTHE!USTRALIAN.AVYGROUPAT CPO May said. only actuate and detonate once it process- DONATEBLOODCOMAUCLUBREDTOMAKEYOURDONATIONCOUNT “During the tactical development es the acoustic and magnetic signatures period in October, the MGDST DISE belonging to that particular vessel. will conduct mine sweeping train- “So the DISE uses the mini and maxi ing with HMA Ships Huon, Yarra and dyad, and AAG systems, to emulate the Diamantina, and a civilian craft of oppor- target vessel’s signatures by towing the tunity. dyads and AAG through the water in an Do something special. Give blood together. “The training and tactical develop- attempt to fool the mine so it detonates, Call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au/clubred ment will focus on the maxi dyad sys- which means no ships get sunk and hope- tem.” fully no one dies.”

NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 04 NEWS Vietnam divers’ belated honour By Michael Brooke Pacific Detachment, from June 1, not been publicly recognised for brother Mike, who served with THE achievements of Australian 1969 to November 25, 1970. their achievements.” AUSTCDT-THREE in 1969. The veterans of AUSCDT- Clearance Diving Team – Three All 43 members received the Mr Digney said the public rec- THREE expressed great joy to be ognition is a great honour but also (AUSCDT-THREE) during the first commendation, while 25 members also received the second awarded the commendations, in one that is long overdue. Vietnam War have always been a commendation, awarded to teams recognition of their outstanding “These commendations are source of immense pride among 5, 6, 7 and 8, for service in Da service alongside their American a reflection of the high regard the veterans themselves. Nang, where they replaced a US compatriots. we were held in by our US ally, But the public recognition they Navy clearance diving unit, oper- The ‘old salts’ were equally throughout our clearance diving deserved came only recently, fol- ating exclusively under US com- honoured to receive the commen- operations in South Vietnam,” Mr lowing a 40-year delay. mand and control. dations in the presence of the cur- Digney said. The long wait ended for 43 rent CN, who did so much to help VADM Crane told Navy News, surviving members of AUSCDT- CN, VADM Russ Crane, said the delay in publicly recognising them in their long wait. “These men have received a rare THREE when they were presented Tony Ey, who served with honour from the US Navy, for with two Unit Commendations the achievements was because of wartime Government policy and AUSCDT-THREE in South conducting their explosive ord- DANGEROUS WORK: (Above) AUSCDT-THREE by the US Navy’s Chief of Vietnam in 1968, said he was an administrative oversight. nance disposal duties with excep- disposing of explosive ordnance during the Naval Operations, ADML Gary pleased to finally receive some tional professional competence, Vietnam War. Roughead, at a ceremony at CN was instrumental in help- public recognition and was also ing the members of AUSCDT- disregard for their own safety and HMAS Waterhen on October 1. deeply honoured to have both CN an unwavering devotion to duty.” FAMILY PRIDE: (Below) Currently serving clear- ADML Roughead presented THREE to get the public recogni- and the US Navy Chief of Naval tion they had waited so long for. “This sets the standard for not ance diver, ABCD Jason Ey, stands with his uncle, the Unit Commendations in rec- Operations here to present the only our current Navy Clearance Mike (left), and father, Terry, who both served in ognition of the RAN divers who “The National President awards. of the RAN Clearance Diving Divers, but for all those serving in Vietnam with AUSCDT-THREE. served with distinction in the for- “It’s a great honour and we today’s RAN,” CN said. Photo: LSIS Yuri Ramsey mer Republic of South Vietnam Association, Mr Larry Digney, are all very proud to be here for from 1968 to 1970. contacted me earlier this year, ask- the presentation, which is the The unit commendations were ing for assistance to investigate first and last time the veterans for Explosive Ordnance Disposal the validity and history of these of AUSCDT-THREE will come Mobile Unit Pacific, during the awards,” VADM Crane said. together,” he said. period of January 1, 1968 to “We discovered that The presentation ceremony December 31, 1970, and Task Government policy at the time was also a family affair for Mr Force 115.9/Inshore Undersea and later administrative errors by Ey, who was here with his son, Warfare Group One, Western Navy meant that these men had ABCD Jason Ey, and his older

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 NEWS 05 Toowoomba’s pirate patrol on show for audience of 300 million

By Michael Brooke feature prominently in the four-part docu- THE challenges and achievements of a mentary. RAN warship deploying to Op Slipper Navigator LEUT Jonathon Beatty, will be revealed to 300 million peo- Officer of the Watch LEUT Leesa Young ple around the world, when a four- and LS Adam Baskett said the documen- part documentary entitled ‘Australian tary will provide the Australian public and millions of international viewers with Pirate Patrol’ premiers on the National a rare insight into RAN operations in the Geographic Channel at 8:30pm on pirate-infested waters in the MEAO. October 18. LS Baskett, or ’Basko’ to his mates, The documentary follows HMAS crew were fortunate enough to capture readiness and emphasises the impor- INTERCEPTION: said he is proud to be associated with the Toowoomba’s (CMDR Ivan Ingham) two- the real-life drama of Toowoomba’s suc- tance of the tasking the RAN is currently (Above left) HMAS documentary, which will highlight the month URE/MRE and six-month deploy- cessful thwarting of a pirate attack on a undertaking.” Toowoomba’s boarding ment to Op Slipper, where her crew of professionalism of RAN personnel who Portuguese merchant vessel in the Gulf The opening episode on October 18 is party searches a sus- 193 men and women took part in counter- do their duty at sea, far from public view. of Aden. entitled ‘Combat Ready’ and follows the pected pirate vessel in terrorism activities in the Persian Gulf National Geographic Channel “The Navy were fantastic to work trials and tribulations of Toowoomba’s the Gulf of Aden. and counter-piracy operations off the Managing Director, Karin Simoncini, with and this documentary achieves eve- crew during the pressure of the URE and coast of Africa. told Navy News that this story has never rything we had hoped for,” she said. WUP, in final preparation for the deploy- STARRING ROLES: The four-part series was produced by before been told, which is why this docu- In a pre-recorded video address, ment. (Above) LEUT Jonathon the same company that made the ‘Navy mentary is so important. CMDR Ingham said the documentary The following episodes provide view- Beatty (left), LS Adam Diver’ documentary series in 2009. It “This documentary is unique because speaks volumes of the dedication to ers with an insight into how the men and Baskett, and LEUT was launched on HMAS Ballarat at it shows the real dangers, excitement duty and professionalism of the men and women of the RAN adapt to the daily Leesa Young all feature Fleet Base East on October 5, while and hardships endured by the crew of a women who serve in the RAN. pressures of life on active service, far in the series. Toowoomba was involved in Ex Bersama RAN warship, not just during their six- “It highlights our round-the-clock from home and their loved ones. Photo: ABIS Hayley Clarke Padu. month deployment, but also their highly The launch was attended by the film demanding URE/MRE which spanned company executives, Navy top brass and two months,” she said. three Toowoomba crew members, who Ms Simoncini said the production Why choose Spectrum as

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 06 NEWS Defence tackles chem hazards

By ABCIS Melanie Schinkel DHCP OBJECTIVES A COMBINED project team of ADF and civilian personnel has ➤ Develop and implement a con-

begun implementing a plan to bet- Smith sistent, comprehensive and ter manage hazardous chemicals in inclusive system for the manage- Defence workplaces and adhere to ment of hazardous chemicals across all Defence workplaces; current and future OH&S regula- tions. ➤ Support and enable groups and Defence Hazardous Chemicals services to develop and imple- Projects’ (DHCP) board of 14 met to

ment their respective workplace discuss the progress of phase one at Jessica LACW Photo: remediation plans; and Russell Offices in Canberra recently. ➤ Director-General of Occupational Address Defence-wide deficien- Defence hazardous chemicals man- hazardous chemicals and is the reg- Health, Safety and Compensation cies in record systems, training agement system was being devel- (DGOHSC), Lindsay Kranz, said ister for Material Safety Data Sheets of personnel, compliance and oped based on the Defence business the two-phased DHCP was devel- (MSDS) for all the substances assurance. model. oped to provide safer workplaces for Defence purchases and produces. “This system will involve the Defence personnel and to respond to “It is to be used as the Defence adoption of consistent procedures register for the chemicals used in ComCare’s 2009 pro-active investi- across all Defence workplaces and individual workplaces and provides gation into Defence’s management throughout the life cycle of hazard- of hazardous chemicals. ous chemicals,” he said. personnel with information on how “The DHCP is about developing “This will include engagement to use chemicals, such as storage procedures to protect personnel from with Defence contractors to ensure and disposal methods, and what PPE exposure to and effects of hazardous that they support the effective adop- to wear during use,” he said. chemicals,” Mr Kranz said. tion of the hazardous chemicals “Some personnel will need to be The current levels of compliance management system across Defence. re-trained on handling hazardous with hazardous chemicals and safe- chemicals regu- ty practitioners will lations was tar- need demonstra- Photo: ABIS Andrew Dakin Photo: LACW Jessica Smith geted at enabling improvement in the tions and instruc- systems and meth- tions on maintain- ods adopted for ing ChemAlert’s managing hazard- registers.” DDHCPHCP REMEDIATIONREMEDIATION PHASEPHASE 1 ous substances. As part of the It was not in DHCP’s roll-out, Phase one of DHCP for workplace ➤ Mark unknown chemicals; response to any workplace support remediation is expected to be com- ➤ Register all workplace hazard- particular incident teams will train, plete by December this year. ous chemicals; or health issue. mentor, provide Mr Kranz said Phase one is as follows: ➤ advice and assure Ensure MSDSs are available for ComCare investi- workplace remedia- ➤ Establish and mandate remedia- all workplace chemicals; gated 16 randomly tion efforts. tion plan; selected Defence ➤ Address incorrect labelling, stor- The first phase ➤ sites, which were Implement ChemAlert; age or signage; of remediation will ➤ indicative of about Conduct workplace ‘upfront’ ➤ Record initial corrective actions; 1045 sites that SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY: DGOHSC, Lindsay Kranz, discuss- require workplaces training; and used hazardous es health and safety issues with the Service Chiefs and VCDF. to identify all the Photo: Bryan Doherty ➤ Complete review of hazardous ➤ chemicals. hazardous chemi- Compliance check against regu- cals present in the chemicals; lations 6.12 Use of MSDS, 6.13 “ComCare “The DHCP’s schedule is in-line workplace, register these hazardous ➤ Mark surplus and obsolete Use of Labels and 6.14 Register found that Defence was not compli- with the enforceable undertaking’s chemicals in ChemAlert, check to chemicals; of Hazardous Substances. ant with the regulations and hadn’t deadline and Defence groups and been for some time,” he said. services have been allocated certain ensure that labels meet compliance In response to ComCare’s find- responsibilities to achieve this under requirements and then flag for dis- ings, CDF and the Secretary of a joint directive issued on June 18. posal any surplus or obsolete haz- Defence signed a legally binding “For example, all Defence work- ardous chemicals. enforceable undertaking, which places are required to implement Teams of five will support units requires Defence to develop and ChemAlert as their system for reg- Defence-wide to achieve compli- implement a consistent, compre- istering hazardous chemicals in the ance within ComCare’s two-year hensive and inclusive system for the workplace.” timeframe and prepare for updated management of hazardous chemicals Mr Kranz said improved train- across all Defence workplaces. ing and the increased access and OH&S laws, expected to come into Defence must comply with the usage of standardised systems such force early next year. terms of the enforceable undertaking as ChemAlert would assist the safe- within two years or ComCare will handling of hazardous chemicals in To find out more information on the enforce it through legal action in the the workplace. DHCP visit ohsc.defence.gov.au/ courts. ChemAlert provides members Programs/HazardousSubstances/ Mr Kranz said the improved with access to information about hazchemproject.htm

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 NEWS 09 MEC morphed for flexible workforce

By LEUT Andrew Herring or discharged as medically unfit for A MORE flexible workforce, greater duty. A decade of experience – includ- support for seriously ill or injured ing operational deployments, exer- members, more employment options cises, incidents and boards of inquiry for pregnant servicewomen and – revealed areas for improvement and clearer communication with com- prompted Chief of the Defence Force manding officers. to order a review in May 2008. These are some of the benefits The system has undergone a com- arising from a review of Defence’s plete overhaul, after extensive consul- Medical Employment Classification tation confirmed it was not meeting (MEC) System. the ADF’s modern workforce manage- Established in 1998, during a less ment needs. INSIDE INFORMATION: (Above) operationally demanding era, the The revised system, to be phased in HMAS Cerberus radiographer MEC system classifies ADF members over two years from July 2010, adds Roger Moye discusses an x-ray according to their medical status and new sub-classifications to MEC 3 and with SMNMED Samantha Kershaw. determines how they can be employed 4, increases the number of MEC cate- Photo: ABIS Andrew Black gories from four to five and provides a clearer distinction between deployable SAY ‘AHHH’: (Right) POMED and non-deployable categories. Kenan Huseini Amber conducts a Correction: The first change is the addition of medical assessment of SMNCK two new sub-classifications, providing Rikki Hilton. IN THE September 30 edition two years’ rehabilitation time for seri- Photo: ABIS Lincoln Commane of Navy News (vol 53, no 18, ously ill or injured members, instead ly demanding for Navy and we have “Those recovering from a serious “It is all about allowing more flex- pages 14-15), a story on HMAS of one year, and allowing more effec- learned valuable lessons during that illness or injury will be able to take the ible employment of those who cannot Parramatta’s return from opera- tive employment of pregnant women period,” CAPT Rushbrook said. time they need to focus on their reha- deploy for medical reasons,” CAPT tions contained several errors. than was possible under the old sys- “Once implemented, this revised bilitation, before being considered by Rushbrook said. WO Stephen Downey’s rank tem. MEC system will better meet our a medical classification review board. was incorrectly stated as CPO. Director of Navy Health, CAPT modern workforce needs and facilitate “By focusing on the functional HMAS Parramatta was identified Liz Rushbrook, says the revised sys- clearer communication between ADF ability of personnel to perform tasks More details regarding changes to the as an FFG frigate, not an FFH. tem will be a substantial improvement. Health services and Commanding in specific operating environments, we Medical Employment Classification system In addition, AB Isaac Ingui is pic- “Like the rest of the ADF, the Officers about a member’s fitness for can deliver a more flexible work force can be found in CDF Directive No. 07/2010 tured with his nephew, not his son. last 12 years have been operational- duty and workplace restrictions. management system. of August 20, 2010.

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By Michael Brooke professional manner, and most of all BEING rebuked by a PO for a they must lead by example.” momentary lapse in leadership and The graduation featured the pres- responsibility is often the wake- entation of the Peter Mitchell prize for the LSPC 014E dux to ABHSO up call that motivates many Navy Mitchell Timmins. personnel for the duration of their ABHSO Timmins was presented careers in the RAN. with a certificate and two books about The PO’s harsh words hit like a inspiring leadership for demonstrating thunderbolt, stiffening spines, inducing the most outstanding leadership char- profuse sweating and prompting much acteristics and potential to excel as a soul-searching, which with the pas- Leading Seaman. sage of time serve to reinforce the vital “The key to the course was the importance of leadership in the RAN. instructors and their passion for teach- Some 30 graduates from the PO and LS Promotion Courses (POPC ing the fundamentals of effective lead- 009E and LSPC 014E) at HMAS ership,” he said. Kuttabul recently gained new insights ABHSO Timmins said the Navy’s into leadership from their graduation focus on leadership training is creat- ceremony guest speaker, CAPT Steven ing a culture where Junior and Senior Hughes, RAN. Sailors’ alike understand the impor- CAPT Hughes, of the AWD Project tance of responding to the challenge of Office, said a proverbial rocket he crisis situations with decisive leader- received from a PO many years ago ship. early in his career had stuck with him OIC SLMF, LCDR Peter Loudon, to this day. said the faculty, which has lodger units His presentation about his journey at FBE and FBW, plays a vital role from midshipman to captain provid- in helping RAN personnel to devel- ed the course graduates with a frank op their leadership and management understanding of what a commander skills. He also stated that there have Leading Seamen to be promoted to trainees’ situational leadership skills CLIMBING THE expects from his senior sailors, and been significant changes to sailor lead- Petty Officer (POPC). and ability to deliver the required out- CORPORATE in turn what they should expect from ership training with the recent devel- The course topics include leader- comes were tested in a variety of chal- LADDER: Graduates their junior sailors. opment and introduction of promotion ship theory and practical exercises, lenging practical exercise scenarios. of the Leading Seaman CAPT Hughes said leadership, courses for LS (LSPC), PO (POPC), problem solving and decision making, Personnel are panelled to attend Promotion Course 014E, which is one of the key tenets of New CPO (CPOPC) and WO (WOPC). briefs and de-briefs, team building, either LSPC or POPC by staff at with Peter Mitchell prize Generation Navy (NGN), “Is the privi- Since the end of 2009 over four presentation skills, SPAR writing, divi- NPCMA. Eligibility to attend these winner ABHSO Mitchell lege and obligation shared by every hundred sailors have benefited from sional responsibilities, time manage- courses is based on imminent promo- Timmins (centre). person serving in the RAN.” attending LSPCs and POPCs at ment, interviewing and intervention tion in line with ‘just in time’ training. Photo: ABIS Hayley Clarke “Navy’s leaders must display con- SLMF–E and SLMF–W, the courses skills, as well as others. sistent morale courage, ethical behav- being a promotion pre-requisite course The courses also included gru- For information on SLMF courses please iour and loyalty; they must be able to for Able Seamen who aspire to be pro- elling assessment days at Spectacle contact the Senior Instructor on 02 9359 balance performance and people in a moted to Leading Seaman (LSPC) and Island and HMAS Penguin, where the 2961.

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It has a customer base IN BRIEF of around 300 agencies (of which Defence is one) and Manoora and Kanimbla operational pause expects to process around Micro-carton 48,000 clearance actions ACTING on information provided by the and potential risks associated with operating removal kits per annum. Landing Platform Amphibious (LPA) Sea- the ship class. for recruits and Worthiness Board, CN has initiated an Specialist engineers and Navy’s Sea ‘operational pause’ for Navy’s two LPAs, Training Group will now carry out a closer trainees Harman dads HMA Ships Manoora and Kanimbla. inspection of each ship’s engineering systems, maintenance arrangements and general condi- DEFENCE Support support LaDS CN, VADM Russ Crane, said while the Group recently tion, to ensure that they can be operated safely HMAS Harman (CMDR decision to keep both ships alongside is pre- and effectively to meet national requirements. announced new contract Andrew Schroder) fathers cautionary, the safety of those on board must arrangements with Toll “We will make every effort to get both are encouraged to take come first. ships back to sea as soon as possible, but we Transitions for the provi- part in a new program “Our LPAs are a key element of Navy won’t be cutting corners.” sion of removal services. designed to improve their capability, but if their operation has poten- “While I acknowledge the significant effort ALONGSIDE: HMAS Kanimbla during Ex In announcing the RIMPAC 10. Photo: ABIS Dove Smithett children’s literacy. tial to impact on safety then this must be to improve the state of the LPAs during 2010, changes, Director of addressed quickly and openly,” VADM Crane the ships will now remain alongside until I recent small fire on board HMAS Kanimbla. Relocations and Housing, The NSW Department of Education and Training said. am convinced potential problems highlighted That incident remains under separate investi- Mr Alan McClelland, The LPA Sea-Worthiness Board is an inde- by the LPA Sea-Worthiness Board have been gation. said members will see launched the Literacy and Dads (LaDS) program in pendent body that provides robust governance addressed,” VADM Crane said. Manoora and Kanimbla will remain along- improvements to the advice to CN, about platform sea-worthiness The operational pause is not related to the side in Sydney until given the all clear. removal process under the Queanbeyan in September. new contract, including The program calls on an increased presence by fathers to volunteer at Toll officers at the removal their child’s or children’s uplift and delivery to pro- school for one hour a vide greater supervision month during morning of sub-contractors’ perfor- reading classes, to assist mance. with the development of Also included under their children’s literacy the new contract is the skills. introduction of a smaller CMDR Schroder said, carton kit for removals by “HMAS Harman supports A MilHOP, SKIP recruits and trainees. the LaDS program and Mr McClelland encourages fathers with explained that the new children in Queanbeyan micro-carton kit is to be schools to participate in used primarily for single this valuable program”. recruits and students. “At present, only about AND A JUMP The new micro-carton five per cent of classroom kit includes one port-a- helpers are male. As a robe, four tea chest boxes, result, young males may two book cartons, 25 be forgiven for thinking sheets of packing paper, that books and reading one roll of tape and one ‘are for girls’.” TO A BETTER black marker. “LADS has been initi- “This will make the ated in Queanbeyan to get quantity of packing mate- dads into the classroom in rials more realistic with an effort to influence this the actual needs of the perception, reduce the members and reduce the gender gap and give young HEALTH FUTURE amount of waste that has males role models in a been evident under past learning environment,” practices,” Mr McClelland CMDR Schroder said. said. For more information con- For a better health service for you and your ADF Members are encouraged tact Maureen Howe on (02) to contact Toll Transitions 6297 2167 or maureen. teammates, participate in the MilHOP survey. on 1800 819 167 for more [email protected]. information on their entitle- ment to carton kits. Pacific Patrol [email protected] Clearance rules Boat contractor streamlined announced cmvh.org.au/milhop RECENTLY announced Defence Materiel changes to vetting pro- Organisation announced 1800 886 567 tocols will result in all on October 1 that DMS future ADF recruits Maritime Pty Ltd has cleared to SECRET been selected as the pre- (Negative Vetting 1) dur- ferred tenderer for Pacific ing their initial recruit Patrol Boat support and training. refit services. The changes were The proposed contract announced following is valued at approximately the October 1 launch $49.5 million and will be of Government’s new primarily delivered from centralised vetting Cairns, commencing in agency – the Australian early 2011. Government Security The contract will oper- Vetting Agency (AGSVA) ate for five years and has – and are intended to options to extend for a streamline vetting process- further 12 years. It will es for ADF members. support 19 Pacific Patrol Head of AGSVA, Boats that were built and Assistant Secretary Vetting gifted to 12 Pacific Island Mr Peter Sinfield, said nations by Defence from trainee ADF recruits were 1987 to 1995. previously cleared to These vessels are RESTRICTED and then used by the Pacific Island later upgraded to meet countries to patrol their operational requirements. Exclusive Economic “The new protocol Zones, conduct search and avoids the need for them rescue operations and dis- to undergo two clearance aster relief. processes,” Mr Sinfield DMS Maritime will said. provide through life tech- The AGSVA, run nical support, advice, out of Defence Security assistance, and Third Refit Authority, is responsible services to countries oper- for managing personnel ating Pacific Patrol Boats, security clearances across as part of the Defence the Commonwealth. Cooperation Program.

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 NEWS 13 Navy visits Alice Springs

By CPO Tony Thomas Many of these communities have Arunta pitches in OFFICERS and sailors from HMAS never had any experience of the Navy – Coonawarra (CMDR Richard the visits operate in the hope of improv- Donnelly) and Attack Two (LCDR ing their understanding of the Navy and Gary List) visited Yirara College at eventually building their trust of the Alice Springs recently. organisation. The icing on the cake was, of course, for Red Centre reno Yirara College educates and houses Indigenous students from approximate- a fully operational RHIB on display, ly 40 remote Indigenous communities which proved to be a big hit with the across Australia and boasts attendance students. figures of about 140 students, half of The visit allowed both students and which are female. Navy personnel to engage with stories The visit was in support of the ongo- and life experiences. Navy personnel ing Indigenous community engage- were exposed to the day to day activities ment conducted within the Northern of the college and formed personal rela- Territory by the Navy through the Navy tionships with several students. Community Engagement Program. The program has a secondary ben- This program aims to establish a efit for participating Navy person- long-term relationship, and a mutual trust nel in developing a working awareness between remote and Indigenous commu- and appreciation of the Indigenous and nities and the Navy. remote cultures.

ON THE JOB: The crew from HMAS Arunta with GAP Youth Centre members helped tidy the place up with some fresh paint and some handyman work.

By ABCIS Melanie Schinkel It currently runs three programs; Before departing Darwin, Arunta DURING a recent visit to Darwin, the Reconnect Program – a commu- was visited by the central Australian a contingent of sailors from HMAS nity-based early intervention service Aboriginal tribe her name honours – Arunta (CMDR John Stavridis) for 12 to 18-year-olds who are at the Arrernte people. risk of homelessness; the Late Night CONNECTING: WOPT Mike Winter with students from Yirara College during made a visit to the ship’s adopted The Arrernte people performed Drop-in Program, which provides a a Navy Community Engagement Program visit. hometown, Alice Springs, to per- a traditional smoking ceremony on safe area for 13 to 21-year-olds to Photo: Paul Imms form a renovation makeover on a Arunta’s flight deck to offer protec- surf the internet, play street soccer, tion and power to the ship and her highly valued local youth centre. listen to music and engage in leather About 10 of Arunta’s offic- sailors. workshops; and the Outside School ers and sailors revamped The GAP Arunta’s Supply Officer LCDR Care Program, which offers both Youth Centre’s ‘Chill Out Room’ by Cameron McGregor said the visit New logistics warehouse opens carrying out minor repairs and giv- after school and vacation care for helped renew the ship’s bond with children aged five to 12. ing it a spiffy new paint job. the Arrernte people, a relationship Arunta’s SWO WO Mike A NEW ADF warehouse capable of support all ADF personnel including LCDR Arran Melville said the that began 70 years ago with the Burrows said the renovation project storing up to 19,000 pallets of com- those who are deployed on operations. group was thrilled to participate in commissioning of HMAS Arunta I. was worthwhile and clearly appreci- bat and non combat clothing and “From early next year Australia’s such a meaningful project. “Meeting the Arrente people deployed servicemen and women will “We received a lot of support ated. field equipment was opened at Joint “The work we did on the centre gives our sailors a better under- all be supplied with combat clothing and from the local community, which Logistics Unit Victoria, Wadsworth will make a significant difference to standing of their culture and the Barracks, Bandiana on August 27. other essential equipment from this new was great – even the Mayor and importance of the symbols Arunta Deputy Mayor gave us a hand,” the people who use it,” WO Burrows facility,” AVM Staib said. uses,” LCDR McGregor said. The new $27 million facility replac- LCDR Melville said. said. Existing technology such as data es eight World War II-era warehouses “It was a fabulous project to be a Ship’s company also presented a “The ship carries a symbol of the and is fitted with modern equipment and transaction processor technologies, part of and the youth centre couldn’t cheque to Arunta’s nominated char- tribe’s traditional dreamtime ani- technology, streamlining the storage and which provides warehouse operators thank us enough.” ity, Anglicare NT, to assist with its mal, the perrente lizard, wherever distribution of ADF clothing and equip- with the ability to undertake real time The GAP Youth Centre opened housing establishment project that she goes.” ment. warehouse transactions, from anywhere in 1977 to provide a safe environ- provides 27 emergency accommoda- Arunta’s mascot is a real per- Commander Joint Logistics AVM inside the warehouse has also been ment for the region’s Indigenous tion units for families or children in rente lizard who lives at Perth Zoo Margaret Staib said its capabilities will installed. youth. crisis. in Western Australia.

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 NEWS 15 Schoolmates reunite for Op Slipper deloyment By LCDR M.W. Taylor By LCDR Rebecca Levitt AB Ben Hagan joined in 2007 as a HMAS Sirius (CMDR David McDonald) can now boast having IT’S not often that three people from boatswain’s mate. He later specialised as the navigator’s yeoman and is responsi- its own team of ‘mythbusters’. the same school find themselves work- ble for the maintenance and updating of Inspired by the popular TV show ing for the same employer at the same navigational charts and publications. His of the same name, the mythbusters time. brother Pete is also in the Navy as a navi- on board Navy’s only strategic tank- But three former students of gator’s yeoman. er, and ‘quiet achiever’, have been Broughton Anglican College, AB Hagan is looking forward to the hard at work on deployment, taking Campbelltown, NSW, are now serving in experience of the deployment to the advantage of the significant in-com- HMAS Melbourne, currently deployed to Middle East, and with the money he pany time to bust a number of myths the Middle East. saves up, he hopes to buy a house when concerning the ship’s capability. AB Bradley White joined the Navy he returns. in 2006 as an electronics technician, and AB Hayley Cornish joined up as a Myth 1: Sirius can’t specialises in the maintenance of under- SYMMETRICAL PUMPING: HMAS Sirius conducts a dual RAS with Navy cook in 2008. She has already Board HMA Ships Warramunga and Toowoomba during Exercise Kakadu. water systems such as sonar, underwater deployed on humanitarian operations, Following a Unit Readiness Photo: ABIS James Whittle telephone, submarine decoys and tracking having served in HMAS Kanimbla in Boarding workup conducted in systems. 2009 in support of Operation Resolute Darwin, Sirius now has a boarding would achieve a dual RAS (one ship Myth 3: Sirius can’t After finishing his HSC in 2005, AB and Operation Sumatra Assist. capability, which was put to good replenishing from each station, port White had been searching for an elec- replenish a patrol boat The Navy had always been something use during the Kakadu 10 WAREX. and starboard concurrently). trical apprenticeship when his mother, that interested AB Cornish, and she says Sirius was called upon to board an During Exercise KAKADU 10 at sea Karen, found an article about the appren- the advertisements on television also ‘Orangeland’-flagged vessel. Yes, a trial was commenced to dem- Once again, Sirius mythbusters ticeship opportunities in Navy. He spent helped. the ‘fat kid’ can now board other onstrate the capability, and Sirius one year training at HMAS Cerberus were determined to bust this myth, She loves the travel aspect and thinks vessels. achieved three very successful dual before he joined HMAS Melbourne for and during exercise Kakadu 10 that the pay is good too. When she Myth – Busted! RAS evolutions with HMA Ships competency progression three years ago. gets back after Melbourne’s six-month Warramunga (CMDR Bruce Legge) Sirius successfully refuelled HMAS Albany (LCDR Mike Letts) while After this deployment, he is hoping to deployment, AB Cornish’s priority is to Myth 2: Sirius can’t and HMAS Toowoomba (CMDR have a few weeks off to go on a holiday have a belated celebration of her 22nd Ivan Ingham). Additional trials will stopped mid-ocean in relatively calm and then get a posting ashore. birthday with family and friends. Dual RAS be conducted during ASWEX in conditions. In doing so, Albany was Since commissioning, constraints November to demonstrate dual RAS the first ACPB to successfully refuel with manpower and assumed equip- in higher sea-states. from Sirius. ment limitations were such that it Myth – Partially busted... Myth – Busted! was considered unlikely that Sirius Watch this space! Sirius is unique to the RAN in that she is a converted merchant tanker. Her crew of 68 had their shoulders to the wheel since sailing from Fleet Base West on May 31. In a three-and-a-half-month deployment, Sirius contributed to Exercises RIMPAC and Kakadu, visited Noumea, and delivered five million litres of diesel to Darwin and 11 million litres to Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt, near Exmouth, WA, before returning home to Fleet Base West on September 15. Sirius’ mythbusters will return in 2011, as her crew looks for more challenges to prove her importance NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL: HMAS Sirius replenishes patrol boat to the ADF as the force’s only stra- HMAS Albany while stopped mid-ocean during Exercise Kakadu. tegic tanker.

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 16 CENTRESPREAD 17 Australia and China strengthen regional ties In a strong show of mutual goodwill, the Chinese and Australian navies recently conducted reciprocal visits to each others’ ports. NN brings you the highlights. Midshipmen’s historic sea ride

By Michael Brooke TWO RAN midshipmen had the honour of being the first Western naval officers to sea-ride with the Chinese Navy. The two Chinese warships they sailed with berthed at HMAS Kuttabul on September 20 after a six- day training voyage. The two young midshipmen, both second-year ADFA students, experienced life as midshipmen in the People’s Liberation Army–Navy (PLA-N), when the Chinese missile TICKETS TO RIDE: Warramunga goes off with a bang frigate, Mianyang, and the train- MIDNs Angus McDonald ing vessel, Zhenghe, sailed from (Left) and James Hill FOLLOWING Exercise Kakadu, Auckland to Sydney. in front of training ship HMAS Warramunga (CMDR Bruce MIDNs Angus McDonald and YDNEY and Darwin recently FLAGS HIGH: (Above) The Zhenghe, after complet- Legge) completed the first success- James Hill found themselves at welcomed two special visitors Australian flag and the Chinese flag ing a sea ride on board. ful live-fire exercise of its kind with the forefront of efforts to deepen from the People’s Republic of flying over the South Sea Fleet Navy Photo: ABIS Hayley Clarke China’s People’s Liberation Army– the nation-to-nation defence ties China. Base in Zhanjiang, China. Navy (PLA-N) off the coast of China S Photo: ABIS Jo Dilorenzo between Australia and China. eye-opener as well as a fantastic MIDN Hill said during the training recently. Two ships from the People’s Both ADFA students also found Liberation Army–Navy (PLA-N), train- learning opportunity. voyage they experienced the PLA-N In addition, Warramunga conducted themselves on the receiving end of “They took us in with open arms,” midshipman training regime. ing ship Zhenghe and frigate Mianyang, COLOURFUL WELCOME: (Above reciprocal visits to the Chinese ports of generous Chinese hospitality as well MIDN McDonald said. “The whole experience was were alongside at Fleet Base East in left) The Yau Kung Mun Dancers Qingdao from September 18 – 22 and greet the People’s Liberation Army– as authentic Chinese cuisine. “They work extremely hard during enlightening and I enjoyed being Zhanjiang from September 26 – 30. Sydney between September 20 – 24, and Navy training ship Zhenghe as it MIDN McDonald told Navy News the day – lots of classes with very part of activities designed to boost CMDR Legge said the live-fire shoot then in Darwin from October 3 – 7. arrives at Fleet Base East, Sydney. that discovering the way that the little down time, which speaks vol- the relationship between the navies at set targets provided Warramunga’s Their arrival followed a recent visit Photo: ABIS Hayley Clarke PLA-N operates at sea was a real umes of their professionalism.” of Australia and China,” he said. crew with the opportunity to hone their to Australia by senior members of the skills with a regional partner. People’s Liberation Army (PLA), during “While we are used to operating with which Australia and China agreed to a other nations from our region, this is the range of practical cooperation meas- first time we have undertaken such a ures aimed at deepening nation to nation Creswell welcomes young officers complex exercise with the Chinese and defence ties. we are looking forward to building on this experience,” CMDR Legge said. According to Commander Australian Navies from the grass roots,” CAPT THE trainees of the Royal Australian He said that the evolutions conducted Fleet, RADM Stephen Gilmore – who Hatcher said. Naval College, HMAS Creswell during the exercise included joint hel- welcomed the Chinese ships and crew Two current RAN College train- (CAPT Jaimie Hatcher), hosted a icopter operations, search and rescue to Sydney – Australia is committed to ees, SBLT Zhengtao Peng and LEUT visit from their Chinese counter- drills, and personnel exchanges. developing strong and positive defence Christina Rogerson, who are fluent parts over September 21 – 22. “This is diplomacy at its best. There relations with China that help contribute in Mandarin, translated as CAPT to regional security and stability. The visiting group consisted pre- is nothing more effective than working dominantly of students from several Hatcher welcomed the group to closely together in a military exercise to “This visit builds upon previous Creswell and the RAN College. training academies of the PLA-N. build trust and friendship between navies navy-to-navy engagements with the The visitors were given a tour of The Chinese students are currently and nations.” PLA-N and is a sign of the growing the RAN College and establishment. undertaking a sea training deploy- CN VADM Russ Crane said it was maturity in our Defence relationship A highlight for the visitors was the ment on training ship Zhenghe and one of the most complex exercises the with China,” RADM Gilmore said. abundance of kangaroos, who read- PORT JACKSON: (Left) Chinese training ship Zhenghe arrivals in Sydney frigate Mianyang. Several members RAN had ever held with the PLA-N. During their stay in Sydney, the ily posed for the cameras. The visit Harbour ahead of a five-day goodwill visit. of the Chinese ships’ permanent “The RAN welcomes the constructive Chinese crew members visited RAN culminated in a traditional Australian Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind crews also made the trip to Creswell contributions that the PLA-N has made ships and establishments, as well as barbecue at the Warrant Officers’ and to regional security to date,” VADM with the academy students. Senior Sailors’ Mess. PARALLEL PARKING ONLY: (Below) Chinese frigate Mianyang reverses holding a number of community events, Crane said. CAPT Hatcher said the visit was LEUT Rogerson said the train- into the Garden Island wharf at Wooloomooloo Bay. as well as visiting a local primary a great success for both the RAN “Australia is committed to develop- ees from both Australia and China ing strong and positive defence rela- MANOEUVRES: (Above) HMAS Warramunga conducts Officer of the Watch Photo: ABIS Sarah Williams school. College and the PLA-N. enjoyed the experience immensely. tions with China that help contribute to manoeuvres with PLA-N ship Louyang off the coast of China. (Top) the view “It was an excellent opportuni- ”The Chinese students enjoyed regional stability.” of Qingdao Port and PLA-N ship Shijiazhuang from Warramunga’s bow. ty for the RAN College trainees to practicing their English, while also experience a hosting role, and give teaching the RAN trainees some them an insight into the importance Chinese words,” LEUT Rogerson of building relationships with foreign said. NAVAL HISTORY: (Above) MIDNs David Jenkins and Abbie Martin join PLA-N students in the RAN College Historical Collection at HMAS Creswell. (Below) RAN College trainees and staff with the PLA-N visitors.

ZAI JIAN: Chinese Navy personnel say ‘good bye’, farewelling HMAS Warramunga from Qingdao Port, China. (Inset) AB Kyle Walker pipes the carry on as PLA-N officers observe daily sunset routine on Warramunga, while alongside Qingdao Port. Photos: ABIS Jo Dilorenzo

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 NEWS 19 Cabarlah rides against cancer Reservist convicted of By LSIS Paul McCallum CANCER. It is a word that evokes fraud in Top End very strong emotions in many peo- By Deanna Nott us with a good reason to remind ple. When diagnosed, some people Reservists that they must ensure give up while others fight back. “Fraud against the their claims are genuine,” said Mr SGT Ken Leggett of the Defence Force School of Signals – Electronic Commonwealth.” Stedman. Warfare Wing (DFSS-EWW) is a “The intent of the ESP Scheme fighter. is to enhance employer support for Diagnosed with testicular can- THIS short phrase is usually enough Reserve service and increase the cer last year, SGT Leggett fought to ensure that Australian Defence availability of Reservists to undertake back with the support of his family Force members stay on the straight Defence service by providing finan- and some special medical units and and narrow at all times. cial support to civilian employers. decided his personal victory was not Unfortunately, however, the “Payments may also be made to enough. He wanted to say thank you to idea of being prosecuted and found self employed Reservists.” those who helped him. guilty of committing fraud against Mr Stedman said the scheme had “At the beginning of the year I had the Commonwealth is not enough to been set up under a legislative instru- only just completed chemotherapy and deter everyone from doing the wrong ment that details the eligibility crite- my health and fitness was really low,” thing. ria for all ESP claims. said SGT Leggett. This month, an Army Reservist “Decision makers are responsi- “Two of my mates, SGT Andrew was convicted of two fraud offences ble for the approval or rejection of Gillies and SGT Mark Harvey, decided in a Northern Territory Court. that they needed to get me fit again so The Reservist, who claimed to be ESP claims. These decision makers we all started cycling together.” self employed but was actually work- are vigilant to ensure only genu- In January SGT Leggett and his ing full-time as a NT police officer, ine claimants are rewarded by the friends began organising an activity pleaded guilty to obtaining a finan- scheme. to help enhance awareness through- cial benefit by deception and making “Everyone must be aware that when there is any suggestion or evi- out the ADF and raise money for the TOGETHER: Staff from Cabarlah joined together to raise funds and a false claim for Employer Support two organisations that supported him awareness after SGT Ken Leggett fought back against testicular cancer. Payments (ESP). dence that a claimant is trying to through his treatment, St. Andrews The Reservist was sentenced to obtain a financial advantage from the Hospital and the Flinders Medical two months’ imprisonment (whol- Commonwealth by fraud or decep- Centre Foundation. ly suspended) and must be of tion, that these matters are immedi- From August 29 – September 11, EWW. The support staff were made up After months of planning sail- good behaviour for 18 months. He ately forwarded to the appropriate the riding team of one RAAF and 10 of three Navy, four Army, one RAAF ors, soldiers and airmen set off on Ex was required to pay back all of the Defence agency for investigation. Round for Life, a 1200km cycle from Army personnel ticked off the dis- and one public servant. money. In addition, the Reservist “If investigation reveals that Cabarlah to Canberra, raising money tance, covering about 100km per day Ex Round for Life has raised over now has a criminal conviction on his along the way and at their overnight down the New England Highway, $30,000 for St. Andrews Hospital record. a claimant has committed fraud or stops. culminating in the final leg from and the Flinders Medical Centre Director of the Employer Support deception, the facts will be submit- “While sitting around over a coffee the Australian War Memorial to Foundation. Payment Scheme Mr Doug Stedman ted to the appropriate authorities for I mentioned to them that I would like Parliament House on September 11. said it was disappointing that the prosecution. to put something back into the fight Round for Life would have been Anyone wishing to contribute to Round for Reservist abused the scheme. “Reservists should remember that against cancer and the idea evolved an impossible task without the support Life can still do so at www.roundforlife. “It is very concerning to our this may lead to criminal prosecution from there,” he said from all the members of the DFSS- org.au organisation and certainly provides and loss of employment.”

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By Graham Davis HMAS Manoora (CMDR Stephen Dryden), has helped bring closure to families affected by the wartime sinking of Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur. For 67 years loved ones have grieved and pondered the final resting place of the 268 men and women who went down with Centaur off the Queensland coast dur- ing World War II. The hospital ship was torpedoed by Japanese sub- marine I-177 early on the morning of May 14, 1943. Of the 332 souls on board, only 64 survived the attack – the highest death toll of any merchant vessel sunk by a sub- marine in the Pacific theatre. The ship’s wreckage now lies in over 2000m of water, around 50km east of Moreton Island. At 1:00pm on Friday, September 24, Manoora hove to above Centaur’s final resting place, playing host to 340 family members and friends of the victims. One-by- one, or in groups, they moved to the ship’s rail, said a prayer and threw wreaths into the sea. One mourner simply threw a card. Others moved to the stern to dispatch family ashes into the ocean. They will now join those below. It was a time of tears, hugs, and questions: “Why did a Japanese submarine attack a ship so clearly marked as a hospital ship, a ship of mercy?” And as the officiating clergy, Padre Jim Cosgrove, so aptly told the 340 family members and friends who had gathered on the flight deck for the memorial service, “This is the first opportunity to visit the grave of your loved ones”. “Today you will finally say goodbye to that person,” Padre Cosgrove said. The memorial service had its genesis after the wreck- age of HMAS Sydney (II) was located off the Western Australian coast. A number of organisations, including the Centaur Association, believed ‘If they can find Sydney they can MOVING SERVICE: AHS Centaur and its crew are remembered during a service of thanksgiving on board HMAS Manoora. find Centaur’. The Queensland and Federal Governments took the and later filmed as she sat, largely intact, it 268 times – once for each of the vic- search for Centaur on board, provided funds and in on the seabed. tims. December 2009 the hospital ship was detected by sonar, In March an initial memorial service As prayers were read and hymns sung Manoora unveils was held in Brisbane, but it was felt loved the solemnity of the occasion became ones needed an opportunity to pay final very evident. respects at the site where the ship was ABCTL Elise Coward read a prayer Centaur Ward lost. for seafarers and said, “Today especially, Well before dawn on September 24, Lord, as we remember those who crewed THE primary casualty care and treatment unit seven coaches collected the relatives and the AHS Centaur, bless and keep all sea- on HMAS Manoora – its hospital – has been friends. Some had come from as far away farers in your loving care”. named the ‘Centaur Ward’ in honour of Australian as Atlanta, Georgia. The Lord’s Prayer and The Ode then Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur, sunk by the All on board, Manoora headed to sea followed with Centaur relative Andy Japanese in 1943. under escort by a Queensland Police ves- Aitchison rendering The Last Post. The ship’s Commanding Officer, CMDR Stephen sel. Among others to dispatch tributes to Dryden, announced the naming of the unit to loud However the LPA had an en route the ocean was CMDR Dryden. He was applause by a contingent of 340 family members and appointment. friends of Centaur victims, on board for a memorial She headed north to come in close to joined at the rail by MAJ Scott Lymbery, who commands Manoora’s 18-member service held off Moreton Island, Qld, on September the Caloundra headland where a land- 24. based memorial service was being held at Army detachment. CMDR Dryden said he was deeply CMDR Dryden said the decision had been made that city’s Centaur memorial. that day but followed requests from members of the honoured to have been able to take the Along the way relatives were invited ship’s company for it to happen. to relate, via a roving interviewer, their families to sea for the service. “I am very pleased and proud to accept the losses and their experiences. Service completed, Manoora turned request and announce that it shall be called the The ship then turned south-east until it back to the Brisbane River and the ‘Centaur Ward’,” CMDR Dryden said. reached the wreck site. Cairnscross docks at Bulimba, where the Manoora has a 40-bed casualty treatment and As she came to the site LS Troy coaches awaited to return the guests to care facility. It also has two operating tables. Winter went to Manoora’s bell and tolled the city. “There are eight high-dependency beds and 32 standard beds in the unit,” he told Navy News. 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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 FEATURES 25 the WWII sinking of Centaur Centaur survivor Martin our master was Captain Murray,” the matron of the Royal Newcastle Martin said. Hospital and has a nurse training Pash was on-hand to “I was a steward. facility in Queensland named after recall the events of that “On the night of the sinking I her. deadly night. was asleep in the bow when the “We were adrift for 36 hours,” attack came. Martin continued. “We could hear planes search- By Graham Davis “I got out but the ship then began to sink. It sucked me down with it… ing for us but there was a low cloud “WHEN Centaur began to sink through the No 4 hatch,” he said. layer – they couldn’t see us. she took me down with her, down Martin said when he reached the “Then the destroyer the USS into No 4 hatch,” Centaur survivor surface there was nothing to hang Mugford appeared. Martin Pash says. on to. “Her crew dropped nets over the “I think I was 120 feet beneath “I swam the length of the ship side and we scrambled up those,” the surface when I kicked until I found a raft. he said. upwards; I could still see “I was the first to Martin continued to serve in the some lights. I let some of “It sucked climb on board… three Merchant Navy until the end of the the air out of my lungs half me 120 feet more people joined me war. “After coming ashore in 1945 way up and broke into the later. beneath the I bought a truck and then operated open. “Then three or four a transport business for the next 32 “I was swallowing oil surface” more rafts arrived and and water,” he says. years,” he said. -Martin Pash we tied them together. Turning 89 in November, Eighty-eight-year-old Many of the survivors Martin, one of only 64 to Martin now resides in the were badly burnt. Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe. survive the sinking, and one of only “One of them died so we had to two still alive today, told Navy News bury him at sea,” Martin said. ONE OF TWO: Martin Pash, his story. He praised nursing Sister Ellen one of only two surviving Born in 1921, he told of how he Savage (the only nurse of 12 on members of AHS Centaur, went to sea on Port Melbourne when board to survive), who despite her attended the ceremony on just 13. He joined the Merchant Navy own serious injuries and fractures, board HMAS Manoora. It has six years later, and at age 20 joined treated the wounded on the rafts. been 67 years since he was Centaur. Sister Savage subsequently was last over these waters. “She had a Merchant Navy crew… awarded the George Cross, became Photos: CPL Christopher Dickson

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NAVY NEWS www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews October 14, 2010 30 SPORT Navy runs rings around NSW holds out for Sydney times to blitz thousands of land-lub- bers in the Festival’s three key race events, which included a marathon, netball win over ACT half marathon and a 9km fun run. The NRA was particularly suc- Despite losing one of their key Tanya Scott in the team, it was Navy’s NSW women’s netball has won the cessful in the 21.1km half marathon, shooters in the first quarter of the team spirit that helped get them over ADF national netball titles by the with LEUT Rowan Walker placing final, the NSW team came back at the the line. third in a time of 1:07.03 – only 44 narrowest of margins at the end of th ACT women’s coach SQNLDR 11 hour to win the title 35-34 over seconds behind the 20-year-old win- the week-long championships from Paul Fournier said his team performed the ACT. ner and 19 seconds slower than the well with limited preparation. September 12 - 18. With ABs Rachelle Johnson and runner-up. “I am so proud of the ACT wom- Some 8487 runners competed in en’s team for making the grand final the half marathon, recording an aver- and pushing a dominant NSW team to age time of 2:05.11, which stood as a one-goal game,” he said testament to the strong performanc- “The girls only started playing es by PO Rod Hunter (1:29.44) and together at the competition, learning CAPT Andrew Whitaker (1:34.14). from every game and impressing eve- Navy’s other half marathon run- ryone by being competitive against a ners included AB Jodie Marks well-drilled NSW team.” (1:45:32), LS Amy Ryan (1:48:22), Competition in the men’s draw was AB Simon Bartlett (1:58:36),AB also a close affair until NSW skipped Zola Smith (2:00:20) and SMN Peter away in the second half against SA Gough (2:16:58). winning 54-33. Navy runners also performed bril- LCDR Steven Wall provided some liantly in the gruelling 42.2km mara- spark to the winning team and AB thon that challenged the 3169 com- Matt Coleman’s involvement in the petitors to fight their way through second half helped reinvigorate the severe muscle-cramps, blisters and side. mind-warping fatigue. NSW was aiming for the trifecta Navy APS runner, Nelson Lister, in the mixed competition but were clocked 3:00:46, followed by CAPT placed third with Victoria and the Peter Scott with 3:12:53, Jeff Rayner ACT facing off in the final. who posted 3:30:10 and CO Ballarat, Strong defence by Victoria helped CMDR Guy Blackburn, who finished the team get away to a flying start and in 4:16:21. the game seemed all but over at half NO SLOWING DOWN: LEUT CMDR Blackburn may have hit time with the ACT side trailing 18-9 at Rowan Walker took out third place upon the meaning of life, the universe the half time break. in the half marathon finishing just and everything, at least according to Key intercepts by LS James Lee 44 seconds behind the winner and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: helped the ACT side close the gap 19 seconds behind the runner up. ‘42’. The 42-year-old ran 42km in to just two points before Victoria under 4:20.00. regained its composure in the final By Michael Brooke The 9km Bridge Fun Run involved minutes to win 35-29. TRAFFIC on Sydney Harbour more than 15,800 competitors, who Victorian captain and coach SGT clocked an average of 00:57.38, Kristen Pickering said it had been a Bridge came to a standstill during which speaks volumes of the suc- nerve-racking final. the Sydney Running Festival recent- cess of the times recorded by the “We lost to ACT by one goal in our ly, during which 16 members of the Navy runners, including Navy News’ last round game so we knew we were Navy Running Association (NRA) Michael Brooke (00:42.23), SMN in for a hard final,” she said. pounded the pavement against more Carolyn Johnsen (00:43:15), Tim “LS Jimmy Lee is a great defender than 35,000 competitors. McGregor (00:46:07), and AB Holly and he did a great job putting pressure Navy runners posted impressive Whitney (00:59:38). on our shooters but fortunately our defenders were equally impressive. “All in all it was a great competi- tion.” Captain of the ACT mixed team, Calling all Navy cricketers WO2 Kylie Reynolds, said it was one of the strongest competitions she had THE Defence Forces National nomination process, a program played in. Cricket Carnival will be held in of the trials, and details of the “NSW, ACT and Victoria all won Canberra from 1 - 5 Nov this 2010 National Cricket Carnival. and lost against each other in the year. 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By PO Barry Rice The scoreline betrayed the con- narrowly missing his own goal but trol that Navy had over the match thankfully the ‘golden oldies’ held HISTORY was made this month at times and if not for the outstand- on and maintained their 100 per cent when two Navy football teams ing RNZAF goalkeeper, would have record on tour. – men’s open and men’s over 35 made things easier with another few A confident and self-assured – toured the north island of New goals. men’s open team walked on to Zealand, playing games against the As it was with the game so close, the pitch for the start of their final RNZN, the RNZAF and Northern there were a few nervous moments game. As there were a significant Region Combined Services teams. towards the end, but the team held number of new faces from the suc- Somewhat amazingly, this is the on resolutely to score their first win cessful National carnival winning first time in the history of the RAN of the tournament. team of 2009, the new players and that Navy Football has had the abil- No such issues for the experi- therefore the team, were always ity and resources to tour beyond enced veterans in the over 35s. going to take a number of days and Australia. They picked up where they left games to gel. The tour began on shaky ground off two days previous and cruised About six days and two games it (literally) with the earthquake in to a comfortable 4-0 victory with turns out. Christchurch threatening to affect LCDR Dave Bettenay named Man Navy turned on the style in their flights to New Zealand but with of the Match for his endless running final game easily romping home 4-0 only a minor delay, the squads in midfield. winners. It was a comprehensive headed to Auckland and HMNZS Unlucky not to receive the award display with the Kiwis rarely threat- Philomel. This was where they were was Navy goalkeeper LEUT Stuart ening the goal and the Navy mid- based for the duration of the tour. Marshman who pulled off a string field totally dominating possession First up on the playing agenda of fine saves early in the second half and dictating play. were the all-Navy clashes. to keep the Air Force scoreless and LS Henshaw was once again on In what we would describe as set-up the win. the score sheet as was AB Robert atrocious conditions, but what the The final matches of the tour Miller, AB Alex Rossi with a crack- Kiwis thought of as a decent spring were held at North Harbour Stadium er from 25 yards and LS Shaun day, the over 35s began in fine fash- against the respective Northern O’Connor. HARD FOUGHT: POET Dion Blair tried to defend his 2009 ADCC champi- ion racing out to a 2-0 lead before Region Combined Services teams. onship but was pipped at the post. Photo: ACW Nicci Freeman some sloppiness and an outstanding These games were played on arti- Congratulations to the players free-kick saw the hosts come back ficial turf and we were glad for it of the tournament – LCDR Dave into the game and equalise. because the constant rain over the Bettenay from 816 SQN (over 35s) The talismanic LEUT Ford res- tour would have made most grass and SMNCIS Richard Lee from Blair fights for ADCC title cued the victory with some sublime pitches unplayable. HMAS Sydney (open). skill and a deft finish with only min- The over 35s got things under- This tour of New Zealand it was day two that gave PO Blair his utes remaining. way and once again started in bright was undertaken to promote Navy NAVY’S premier A–grade cyclist, The weather and pitch wors- fashion jumping out to an early lead Football among the fleet and POET Dion Blair, fought to defend strongest ride. ened for the men’s open match that thanks to SBLT Scott Callinan. to develop the current players by his 2009 Australian Defence Cycling After seven laps of the undulating followed and this combined with The game settled down after that exposing them to a much higher Club title in Adelaide recently but was 12.5km circuit the top four riders in the inevitable rustiness and mis- with both sides creating chances but standard of play than in ‘inter- out-manouvered by returning RAAF Defence were side by side approaching the line. communication that comes with it was still 1-0 at half-time. departmental’ or ‘inter-ship’ games. cyclist FLTLT Damon Stefani. the first match of a tour, led to an Navy were against the wind In both regards the tour can be con- PO Blair managed to hold on for sec- sidered a resounding success. 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