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MARITIME security was top of the agenda at the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium meeting of chiefs, held dur-ing the Sea Power 2015 Conference.

Fifteen member nations and one observer nation took the opportunity to discuss common maritime issues fac-ing littoral nation-states of the Indian Ocean.

CN VADM Tim Barrett, who is the current Chair of the Symposium said the forum was an important mechanism for regional dialogue.

“Maritime security architecture is shaped and reinforced by forums like the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, which build cooperation and agree-ment, security and stability,” he said.

“By having an open and inclusive forum of discussion, we strengthen our ability to respond quickly and effec-tively in a multilateral framework, to maritime issues that impact our region.

“During the meeting of chiefs, working groups updated topics of inter-est including counter-piracy, humanitar-ian aid and disaster relief and informa-tion sharing and interoperability.

“As the Minister for Defence Marise Payne identified in her address at the Sea Power Conference this week, the future prosperity of all the people of our region depends, to a large degree, on maritime security and marine resource protection,” he said.

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium is a voluntary initiative that includes 22 nations that permanently hold territory that abuts or lies within the Indian Ocean, and four observer nations.

“With the growing significance of resources in the Indian Ocean, mari-time security will remain a key focus,” VADM Barrett said.

“It is our role to maintain good order and justice at sea – above, on and under, to help promote peace and prosperity.

“The Symposium is an essential part of that security architecture – through the forum, we foster collaboration and interdependence, so we are prepared to provide coordinated responses to shared international challenges.”

Australia holds the chairmanship until the next Conclave of Chiefs, scheduled to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in January 2016.

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AGAINST the backdrop of Sydney Harbour the Ninth Sea Power Conference conducted by the RAN’s Seapower Centre was held from October 6-8.

It hosted visiting chiefs, service representatives, academics and digni-taries from more than 40 nations.

The conference was held along-side the Maritime Industry Pacific Exposition.

CN VADM Tim Barrett said the conference had been a resounding suc-cess from its International engagement and strategic presentations.

“It provided the ideal forum to dis-cuss the theme of ‘The Future of Sea Power’ as we face regional and global security challenges at sea,” VADM Barrett said.

“Navy is undertaking significant change with the introduction of new capabilities, which will define it as an extremely agile and capable force.

“Only this week we have seen HMAS Canberra, our newest commis-sioned ship, alongside in Townsville after completing a successful series or exercises with the Amphibious Ready Element.

“In December we will commission our second LHD, NUSHIP Adelaide and we continue to evolve the new Seahawk Romeo capability.”

Defence Minister Marise Payne addressed the significant industry gath-ering only nine days into her time in the portfolio and further emphasised the importance of the conference and expo.

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Security on agenda for Indian Ocean

She stated that the future prosperity of regional nations would depend, to a large degree, on maritime security and freedom of passage along trade routes.

Over the three days, important bilateral discussions were conducted

with visiting national representatives from around the globe.

The conference provided an oppor-tunity for uniform members, industry and academics to reflect professionally and learn from national and interna-

tional experts as well as peers on the strategic environment in which Navy operates.

Presentations and discussions cov-ered a global arc of topics ranging from transitional maritime crime, impacts of

emerging technologies through to inter-operability between navies. Keynote addresses can be found on the Defence Minister’s and Chief of Navy’s web sites with the Seapower Centre publish-ing presentations post the conference.

Visiting chiefs listen to presentations during the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) held during Sea Power 2015. Photo: ABIS Chantell Brown

CN VADM Tim Barrett gives his opening address to the 2015 Sea Power Conference at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island. Inset, an MH-60R and an MRH-90 provide a backdrop for the conference. Photos: LSIS Paul McCallum/ ABIS Chantell Brown

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HMAS Melbourne’s crew seized 427kg of heroin hidden in a fish-ing dhow carrying the illegal drugs across the Indian Ocean.

The intercept occurred on October 2 during Melbourne’s first patrol of her current Operation Manitou deployment to the Middle East region.

CO Melbourne CMDR Bill Waters said the drugs had an esti-mated street value of at least $126 million.

“This year Australian ships have seized nearly two tonnes of heroin while deployed to Middle Eastern waters,” CMDR Waters said.

“This latest intercept shows our continuing vigilance is essential in the fight against terrorism.

“The entire crew has worked tirelessly for a result of which we are extremely proud.”

The crew of Melbourne sent a boarding party to conduct a routine boarding.

Interviews with the dhow’s crew raised suspicion that it was involved in some form of illegal activity.

A subsequent search of the ves-sel uncovered the heroin.

The drugs were transferred from the dhow to Melbourne where they were analysed and destroyed.

At a media briefing in Canberra on October 7 CJOPS VADM David Johnston praised Melbourne’s efforts in the Middle East.

“Melbourne is on her eighth deployment to the Middle East Region and is the 61st rotation of a

RAN vessel in the region since the first Gulf War in 1990,” he said.

“The ship was highly successful on the previous deployment which culminated in narcotics intercep-tions valued at about $1.2 billion over the course of the mission that concluded in February last year.

“Melbourne has picked up where it left off by interdicting sev-eral suspicious dhows and conduct-ing boarding operations.

“Our ongoing efforts in the maritime environment to intercept the trafficking of drugs are key to disrupting the business model of terrorist organisations who use nar-cotics to fund their illegal activities.

“I wish the ship’s crew well for another successful tour.”

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PATROL boat HMAS Broome assisted in a search and rescue of 12 people stuck in unfavourable sea conditions during a patrol in the Torres Strait recently.

The Rescue Coordination Centre-Australia dispatched a civilian helicop-ter following the activation of a rescue beacon on September 25, where they were able to get a helicopter crewman on to the distressed vessel which had nine adults and children aboard.

A dinghy with three people on board was also in distress nearby.

CO Broome LCDR Alicia Harrison said her crew were called to assist as a result of prevailing weather conditions.

“Due to shoals in the area, Broome had to remain around 8nm from the dis-tressed boats. We dispatched a seaboat with three crew members to the reported location of the dinghy,” LCDR Harrison said.

“PONPC Greig Murray and LSBM Jake Mewett discovered the dingy, with the three occupants clinging to the upturned hull.

“It was challenging to recover the three people due to the conditions but once successfully completed they were transferred to a Queensland Police boat, Handran,” LEUT Harrison said.

The seaboat crew then turned their attention to the nine passengers on board the five metre boat which was now in the mangroves on a nearby island.

With very shallow waters, PO Murray entered the waist-deep water to bring the nine occupants back to the seaboat one at a time, before working with two of the occupants to secure the civilian boat in the mangroves for later recovery.

“Although the distance was only about 20m, being late at night it took some time to get each of the passengers safely to our sea-boat,” PO Murray said.

“I think we were all relieved when we finally got them loaded, and then across to Handran where the police were able to provide them with further assistance.”

The late night rescue was a success-ful operation as a result of the efforts of a large group of people, from several organisations.

“The coordination between the Rescue Coordination Centre, Customs and Rescue aircraft, the Queensland Police Boat and Broome’s crew ensured that 12 people were rescued in challeng-ing seas, late at night,” LCDR Harrison said.

“My whole crew did a great job of responding, particularly the seaboat crew of LEUT Mark Doggett, PO Murray and LS Mewett.”

Broome crew helps rescue 12 people

CO HMAS Broome, LCDR Alicia Harrison, with LSBM Mate Jake Mewett, left, and PONPC Greig Murray, who were involved in rescuing 12 people. Photo: LSIS James Whittle

HMAS Melbourne keeps watch over an intercepted dhow in the Indian Ocean.

The seized heroin on HMAS Melbourne’s flight deck (above) before disposal (left). About 427kg of heroin was confiscated from a dhow in the Indian Ocean. Photos: ABIS Bonny Gassner

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WITH the magnificent backdrop of Mount Wellington and working in the deep, cool waters off Hobart, personnel from Australia, Great Britain, the United

States, New Zealand and Canada, along with observers from India and Sweden, began Exercise Dugong on October 5.

The two-week exercise involved the Huon-class mine hunter, HMAS Yarra, personnel from the Mine Warfare Team Evaluation and Ranging Element, AUSCDT-4, the Hobart-based Australian Naval Reserve Diving Team 1 and the Defence Maritime Services vessel Seahorse Horizon.

Commander Australian Mine Warfare Clearance Diving Task Group CMDR Max Muller led the Australian participation in the exercise.

“First conducted in 1988, this is the 15th iteration of Exercise Dugong, which remains the ADF’s premier international mine warfare and military diving activity,” CMDR Muller said.

The exercise provides a unique opportunity to work closely with Australia’s international partners to develop and deepen the Navy’s skills in waterspace management and mine counter measures.

“Over the years, Dugong has sought to include participation from Australia’s closest allies and this year is no exception, with Canada, New Zealand, UK and the US all taking part,” CMDR Muller said.

“A clear focus for me and my team was ensuring all participants have a professionally rewarding experience, and used the opportunity to exchange information to help ensure each nation could benefit from each others’ strengths and specific areas of expertise.

“Dugong is an opportunity to conduct shaping operations in advance of the amphibious readiness element, with a particular emphasis on executing contemporary mine warfare and military diving techniques in some challenging environmental conditions.”

This is the second time Exercise Dugong has been held in Tasmania, the last was conducted in Hobart in 2009.

“It is with great pride we again showcase this beautiful and historical city to our international colleagues, while also providing world-class training areas and facilities to undertake mine warfare and diving training,” CMDR Muller said.

“It provides another opportunity to showcase to the people of Tasmania the prowess and professionalism of Australia’s military forces and that of our closest military partners.”

Exercise participants have been working collaboratively in clearance diving salvage and survey operations.

Diving into DugongNations share waterspace management skills in premier international mine warfare and military diving exercise, LEUT Adam Grover reports.

PERSONNEL involved in Exercise Dugong paused to remember the tragic loss of an officer of the Indian Army in 2009 on a rafting expedition on the Franklin River.

CAPT Kailash Rana led a five-member Indian delegation for a joint Indo-Australian white-water rafting expedition on January 9, 2009, when the raft carrying CAPT Rana hit a rock, and he and two Australian sol-diers fell from the raft.

Tragically CAPT Rana did not surface after the fall. His body was recovered from the river by special-ist police two days later.

Indian Navy CMDR Praveen Sinha, Senior ADF Officer Tasmania BRIG John Withers and Commander Australian Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Task Group CMDR Max Muller placed a wreath at the Anglesea Barracks memorial to those who have died as a result of

Honouring brave souls

military training activities. CMDR Sinha said CAPT Rana

taught valuable lessons in respecting nature.

“CAPT Rana demonstrated the bravery and adventurous spirit which India is known for,” he said.

“He undertook the joint challenge to brave the odds of nature with great zeal and enthusiasm symbolising the

spirit of teamwork, which we have progressed over the years.”

BRIG Withers said that the river was known for its testing conditions.

“I have rafted the Franklin River and I am aware of the considerable challenges involved in that endeav-our; our nation reaches out to India in a sign of shared respect and con-dolence,” he said.

Sailors from HMAS Yarra take control of the steadying line as they deploy the ships SUTEC double eagle mine disposal vehicle during mine operations at Exercise Dugong 2015. Photo: ABIS Tom Gibson

Indian Navy CMDR Praveen Sinha and CMDR Max Muller salute during a wreath-laying ceremony at Anglesea Barracks.

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ACCORDING to CO HMAS Yarra LCDR Jason McBain, the ship’s com-pany takes mine-hunting personally.

“When we identify a mine-like contact our collective attention rapidly focuses as we all appreciate the impor-tant task we have in protecting the fleet and keeping open Australia’s maritime trading routes,” LCDR McBain said.

Yarra is playing an integral part in Exercise Dugong identifying and neu-tralising underwater threats using her

state-of-the-art variable depth sonar and tactical data system along with her mine disposal vehicles and clear-ance diver element.

An additional pressure on Yarra has been meeting the requirements of Sea Training Group members who have been concurrently certifying the ship for unit readiness.

“The responsiveness and flexibil-ity of my ship’s company is unique,” LCDR McBain said.

“We work in a highly demanding environment and our tasking is often complex and multidimensional.

“All of my crew rise to the chal-lenge, for example I have CSO-MW personnel who are just as capable and competent in being members of a boarding party as running computers in the ops room.

“Another example of the ‘can-do’ attitude of Yarra’s crew is my divers – their skillset is remarkable, not only

are they experts in the traditional mine warfare roles, additionally they are capable of turning their hand to any-thing that is asked of them.

“At this exercise they have had the opportunity to work with and learn from personnel from other nations, which really enhances their prepara-tion for mine countermeasures and diving tasks.

“Conversely, the divers from other nations have also learnt a lot from us

in the last two weeks.”LCDR McBain said a strong cul-

ture was key to the ship’s success.“When Yarra is tasked, we col-

laboratively pitch in, not simply to complete a task but to do it well,” he said.

“When I sail from Hobart I want people to say that Yarra was an inte-gral part of the success of the exercise; that we were glad that she was there.”

NO ONE in the diving community takes to the water without being confident of their next breath. Effective gas regulation and the ability to regulate pressure to dive and surface safely is of paramount importance, irrespective of it taking place during training, on exercise, or on deployment.

Australian and US personnel involved in Exercise Dugong have been working closely to ensure that the importance of diver health and safety is constantly reinforced.

Members of Australian Naval Reserve Dive Team 10 and the US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5, as well as the USN Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, visited the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine to inspect the hyperbaric chamber, ready for use if required during Dugong.

Specialist staff within the Department include a number of key members of the Australian Naval Reserve, including CPOCDs Karl Price and Corry Van Den Broek, and nurse, LEUT Carol Baines, who combine their professional clinical roles with their work as reserve members.

LEUT Baines, a clinical nurse in the facility, led the tour for the visiting ser-vice members.

“The chamber is critical in supporting both military and civilian divers in the recompression of divers with dysbaric ill-ness,” she said.

‘‘We treat between 25 and 30 divers a year, and to date, we have not had to treat any Navy divers, and we hope this continues to be the case.”

The chamber is unique as it can treat divers as well as provide support in treat-ing a number of other areas of hospital care including infectious diseases, endo-crinology and vascular surgery.

“We treat nearly 2000 civilian patients in these medical areas in the chamber every year.”

LEUT Scott Kendrick, of the US Navy, was impressed with the facility and the professionalism of its staff.

“It’s a great chamber and we are con-fident that, if required, it will provide for the needs of our divers,” he said.

“Australian and US divers work so closely together and the knowledge that we can support each other in a medical emergency is incredibly reassuring.”

Yarra in lead role

HMAS Yarra off the coast of Cremorne,

Tasmania, during Exercise Dugong.

Photos: ABIS Tom Gibson

Keeping divers in good healthCPOCD Corry Van Den Broek, centre, and Reservist Medical Officer Carol Baines inside the hyperbaric chamber with US Navy dive team members during Exercise Dugong.

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AFTER deploying in July to con-duct border protection operations in Australia’s northern waters, HMAS Huon returned home to HMAS Waterhen on October 2.

Family and friends welcomed the ship and crew home after their second successful deploy-ment on Operational Resolute this year.

During the deployment Huon’s ship’s company patrolled well-known fishing areas to prevent illegal incursions while working hard to conduct mine warfare exercises and training to maintain core warfare skills.

During the deployment the crew disposed of historical ord-nance and conducted detailed seabed searches.

They helped clear unexploded ordnance from the Quail Island Air Weapons Range which was used for live air dropped muni-tion training from post WWII until 1979.

This event was the highlight for Huon’s Diving Officer LEUT Samuel Mairs.

“The range, which includes Quail, Bare Sands and Djajalbit Islands and the surrounding waters is currently undergoing an unexploded ordnance remedia-tion program,” LEUT Mairs said.

“We were tasked to assist a specialist unexploded ordnance contractor with the final remedia-

tion efforts in order for the land to be handed over to traditional owners.

“Huon’s clearance diver and embarked clearance diver transit security element members used their skills to dispose of the ordnance located underwater in the area surrounding Bare Sands Island.”

Huon made her second visit to Dili in 12 months to further foster friendship.

During the visit, Huon hosted several members of the Timor Leste Defence Force on a sea training day, conducted ship tours, attended commemoration ceremonies for Falintil Day and made repairs and donations to a local orphanage – a highlight for ABCIS Khy Hentschel.

“This is my second Operation Resolute deployment since serv-ing in HMAS Sydney in 2014,” AB Hentschel said

“I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Missionary Dominican Sisters of Rosary Orphanage and seeing the posi-tive contribution the ship’s com-pany made.

“I am very happy to be home and am grateful so many of my family members and friends could come and welcome me back.”

After a high tempo 12-month period, Huon will enter an extended maintenance period for the remainder of the year.

Resolute crew returns home

ABCIS Khy Hentschel with his family (above) on the wharf at HMAS Waterhen, after returning from a three-month Operation Resolute rotation in HMAS Huon (inset). Photos: ABIS Chantell Brown

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HMAS Arunta and HMAS Sirius departed Subic Bay in the Philippines on October 11 after a five-day visit.

The short break from sea during the ships’ North East Asian deployment gave the ships’ companies an opportuni-ty to continue their association with Filipino colleagues and experience Philippine culture and sights.

Australian Ambassador Bill Tweddell, who welcomed the crews on arrival, said the visit reflected the relationship between the two nations.

“Australia values the deep-ening engagement with the Philippine Navy,” Mr Tweddell said.

The Ambassador was

accompanied by Defence Attaché COL Bruce Murray.

Australia and the Philippines have a long-standing Defence Cooperation Program on counter-terrorism, maritime security and assis-tance to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernisation Program.

Australia gifted two operation-ready LCHs in July this year to help improve the humanitarian assistance disaster relief capacity of the Philippine armed forces.

The RAN played a vital part in the ADF’s humanitar-ian efforts in the Philippines in 2013, carrying emergency sup-plies, water purifiers, genera-tors, earth moving equipment and vehicles to areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

The crews of Arunta and

Sirius have just completed suc-cessful exercises in the Indian Ocean and transited the South China Sea en route to Subic.

Arunta is the second RAN ship to bear the name and has historical ties to the Philippines.

The first Arunta took part in the liberation of the Philippines in 1944, including pre-landing bombardments at Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Surigao Strait.

In January 1945 the ship suffered a near miss from a kamikaze at Lingayen Gulf. In July 1946 the first Arunta carried CDRE John Collins to Manila for the inauguration of the Philippine Republic.

The current HMAS Arunta has another link to the Philippines with two Filipino-Australian sailors serving in her, ABET Aaron Scott and ABBM Matthew Parry.

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FOR two sailors aboard HMAS Arunta, the Philippines offered more than a port visit, it gave them the chance to catch up with family.

ABBM Matthew Parry was able to catch up with his mother who was born in the Philippines, moved to Western Australia where AB Parry was born and moved back to the Philippines just over a year ago.

“Since my mother moved back, I’ve joined the Navy, travelled around Australia and am now on this deployment,” AB Parry said.

“The port visit gave me the chance to meet fam-ily I have never met and to see what the culture and the lifestyle is like for my Mother and her family,” he said.

His first deployment enabled AB Parry to also visit India for AUSINDEX and Kamaman in Malaysia where he was a member of a combined Arunta and Sirius team in a game of soccer against the Malaysian Navy.

“I managed to score a goal, our team’s only goal unfortunately,” AB Parry said.

“We ended up losing the match 3-1. But it was a great experience and getting to interact with a foreign navy in a more social setting was a lot of fun.

“On a professional note, conducting exercises with other militaries is an eye opening experience and how we interact is so important – to get the task done as smoothly as we can.”

ABET Aaron Scott was born and raised in Australia but his mother is from Calbayog in the Philippines. He said this deployment enabled him to catch up with his extended family.

“It’s been about five years since I’ve been to the Philippines, so it was great to have the chance to see aunties, uncles and about 40 cousins.” AB Scott said.

“I was proud that my family got to see me doing my job and it gave me a good chance to embrace, explore and remember what my background culture is all about.”

Visit with Filipino friends

More than a port visit for some

HMAS Arunta and Sirius conduct a replenishment at sea (left) while transiting through the South China Sea en route to Subic Bay, Philippines. LSMT Marah Stevens (above) with Engineering Lieutenant Junior Grade Mariejun Camayang aboard BRP Gregorio Del Pilar in the Philippines. Photos: LSIS Bradley Darvill

A contingent of Philippine Navy Engineering and Training Command students are given a tour of HMAS Arunta.

ABBM Matthew Parry with his mother at the ceremonial sunset held on board HMAS Arunta in the Philippines.

ABET Aaron Scott coxswains one of Arunta’s RHIBs.

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AUSTRALIA’s relationship with Indonesia was highlighted last month when CN VADM Tim Barrett visited Jakarta and the crew of HMAS Wollongong participated in an International Fleet Review.

Wollongong was a key feature of the review hosted by the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL), in Central Sulawesi.

Sail Tomini involved naval assets from Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, China and Singapore.

The event began with the traditional harbour phase which included sporting and social activities, culminating in an impres-sive sail past.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo personally attended the event to take the salute.

CO Wollongong LCDR Tony Ryder said the crew was made to feel welcome.

“Our Indonesian hosts made every effort to include us at each event,’ LCDR Ryder said.

“Many photographs were taken, and at each opportunity the admiral in charge was keen to ensure we were right alongside him.”

That sense of inclusion took an unusual turn when LCDR Ryder was asked by the admiral to assist the Indonesians in conducting an ice breaker game during the event’s official breakfast.

The game required national representatives to lift up LCDR’s Ryder’s seat with just one finger – symbolising the strength and unity of mariners.

“For the record, there were no serious accidents,” LCDR Ryder said. “The ice was certainly broken and a good time was had by all.”

To the south of Sulawesi in the capital Jakarta, CN VADM Tim Barrett was also focused on the regional relationship.

VADM Barrett was a guest of his Indonesian counterpart ADM Ade Supandi at the Indonesian Navy’s Second International Maritime Security Symposium.

CN delivered a keynote address to assembled regional nations on ways to strengthen confidence building and mutual cooperation in the region.

VADM Barrett ended his visit by signing an agreement to enhance the RAN’s cooperation with the TNI-AL.

“Recent joint sea and air patrols between the RAN and Indonesia during CORPAT were extremely successful,’ VADM Barrett said.

“I am very hopeful we will see further joint activities in the near future. Both Australia and Indonesia share an interest in maintain-ing peace and security in our immediate region.”

LCDR Ryder agreed and said the ship’s company of Wollongong enjoyed participating in the review.

‘It’s vital for us to maintain an enthusiastic multilateral approach to peace and security,” LCDR Ryder said.

“In my experience, the Indonesian Navy and the RAN have a very strong bond which is supported at many levels.”

A GROUP of Indonesian cadets has had a true Australian experience during a two-week visit to Australia.

The group of five fourth year Navy cadets from the Akademi Angkatan Laut, spent a fortnight visiting training estab-lishments including HMAS Albatross and HMAS Creswell.

Their Escort Officer, CMDR James Crouch, a RAN Instructor at the Indonesian Staff College, said watching a four-foot snake being removed from the wardroom was another feature.

“It was only a python but it came on their second day at Creswell,’ CMDR Crouch said.

“The Kangaroos were also a big draw-card for the visitors who never seemed to tire of them. Many photos and roo selfies were taken.”

The visitors were warmly received by Creswell NEOCs who included the Indonesians in their normal activities.

“It was interesting to note the varia-tions in systems at the two training institu-tions,” CMDR Crouch said.

“AAL Cadets sleep four to a room with senior cadets sharing and mentoring jun-ior cadets 24/7.”

The cadets also exchanged tips for survival training.

The NEOCs were relieved they do not have to hunt, kill and eat monkeys as part of their survival training, as the AAL cadets destined to become marines are required to do.

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A TEAM of ADF wounded, injured and ill members proudly represented their nation in the Canadian Forces half marathon in Ottawa last month.

Several former ADF wounded, injured or ill members also participated, through significant support from the NSW Branch of the RSL.

Many of the Australian team members completed the half marathon and 5km courses in personal best times and were inspired by the large crowd support.

ABMT Rhys Salis, of FSU-W at HMAS Stirling, said the Ottawa event was an opportunity to focus on a tough but achievable goal.

“I wanted to participate in this event because I knew it would be a good challenge,” AB Salis said.

“I was just happy to complete the race and I was stoked with my time of 1hr 54min for the 21km.

“I would highly recommend this experience for reha-bilitation of any kind.”

ADF Contingent Commander AIRCDRE Hayden Marshall said many of the Australians competing in Ottawa had overcome big challenges just to get to the starting line.

“Some have been wounded on operations, some were injured or became ill while in Australia,” AIRCDRE Marshall said.

“I’m enormously proud of the spirit they displayed in preparing for this event and completing it.

“It will give them the confidence and motivation to con-tinue their rehabilitation back home.”

Participation in the half marathon was part of the ADF’s program that supports the rehabilitation of wounded, injured or ill people. This includes sending representatives to adaptive sports competitions like the Invictus Games, Canadian Forces Soldier Allied Winter Sports Camp and the US Marine Corps trials.

Strengthening of ties

Above, SBLT Jasmine Childs, of HMAS Wollongong, with local women of Parigi in Central Sulawesi during Sail Tomini. Left, CN VADM Tim Barrett accepts a presentation from his Indonesian counterpart ADM Ade Supandi at the Indonesian Navy’s Second International Maritime Security Symposium in Jakarta.

Cadets visit our bases

Indonesian cadets swap training tips.

Overcoming challenges

ABMT Rhys Salis competes in the Canadian Forces half marathon in Ottawa last month as part of the ADF team.

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Rankin in Esperance

LEUT Daniel Nixon

HMAS Rankin sailed into the quiet coastal town of Esperance, WA, on September 11 for community and social engagements that were enjoyed by Rankin’s crew and the community of Esperance alike.

Members of the ship’s com-pany visited six schools eager to have the crew visit for a brief talk.

The students asked some insightful questions relating to life on board, atmosphere moni-toring and the work rest routine while dived.

LSAWA SM Christopher

Gilbert said he found the com-munity engagement rewarding.

“I have never been involved in a primary school visit before and having over 50 kids bursting out of their seats to ask a question was great experience,” LS Gilbert said.

“My favourite question was ‘why are you wearing different costumes?’ in relation to the dif-ferent uniforms of the officers and sailors.”

Officers and chiefs hosted a reception for key community fig-ures of the Shire Council and the Port Authority in the control room

of Rankin. Although conditions were a bit cramped, the guests enjoyed the evening, many of whom were experiencing their first time in a submarine.

The next day the crew mus-tered at the local oval to chal-lenge the Clontarf Foundation football team to a friendly match of AFL.

Although the Rankin team showed some great spirit and determination, by the end of the first half it became apparent Rankin was trailing significantly. However, with the assistance of a few ring-ins and a rapidly

rotating substitution, Rankin was able to close the gap. At the final siren though Rankin was not able to claw back the points from the first half and conceded victory to the younger and more agile locals.

Members of the crew were invited to a function at the Esperance Council Chambers hosted by the Mayor of Esperance on September 13.

CO Rankin CMDR Douglas Theobald, originally from Esperance, was presented with a plaque on behalf of the council while the crew were given an

opportunity to relax and take in some of the local history.

“Throughout the port visit the crew found the people of Esperance welcoming,” CMDR Theobald said.

“The visit was a great oppor-tunity for the crew to celebrate a successful work-up period and provided great opportuni-ties for the trainee submariners embarked.

“It also gave the people of Esperance a look at life as a sub-mariner and may hopefully entice some to think about joining.”

HMAS Rankin arrives at Esperance for a visit (main photo)and (above) LSAWA SM Christopher Gilbert talks to a local primary school.

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CDF ACM Mark Binskin led around 300 Defence and APS personnel in a walk around Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra on October 9 to raise awareness of mental health.

The 5km bridge-to-bridge walk was one of several events being held during ADF mental health month to highlight the issue and support services available.

According to the CDF, about

20 per cent of people in the ADF have mental health issues.

“We know that leads to about 8 to 10 per cent post traumatic stress disorder,” ACM Binskin said.

“What we’re trying to do is address those issues early and look to break down the stigma of mental health and seek recovery for our people as best as we can.”

Director Navy Logistics, CAPT Lisa Batchler made the walk a family event, bringing her daugh-ter along for the stroll.

“I think it’s a great idea, because too many people get caught up in the office and don’t make the effort to do this,” CAPT Batchler said.

“We see so many people who are struggling, and just even talk-ing about it and saying it’s ok to ask for help goes a long way.”

Army Personnel Operations Officer LTCOL Michael Webbe said there was fantastic support when you need it.

“We also have a number of

support lines, the all-hours mental health support line and fair go hotlines, and we also sometimes refer people to organisations like Beyond Blue,” he said.

The mental health theme for this year is ‘Take Action’ and is all about being positive and proactive.

“Mental health is everyone’s responsibility,” said LTCOL Webbe. “It’s a responsibility for yourself it’s a responsibility for your mates.”

FLTLT Candice Gardner, of

Logistics Branch – Air Force, par-ticipated in the walk and said it was a good turnout.

“The walk is for everyone, you can do it if you’re a runner or a walker, everyone can participate,” she said.

She said it was important to raise awareness about mental health issues within Defence.

“It’s good for everyone to be aware mental health issues can affect anyone no matter where they work in the organisation.”

ADF and APS personnel participate in the ADF Mental Health Walk around Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. Inset, CDF ACM Mark Binskin and Commander Joint Health Command RADM Robyn Walker lead the walk. Photos: CPL Bill Solomou

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TWO Armidale-class patrol boat (ACPB) sailors have used an innova-tive technique to inspire and improve their crew’s performance at sea.

Due to the constant turnover of per-sonnel and sea riders in ACPB crews, a lot of critical tasks are carried out by a core group of experienced sailors which, according to LSET Bradley Ireland and LSBM Adam Hanratty, pose a potential safety issue.

In fact, their fears were confirmed after an assessment by Sea Training Group discovered that there were a number of people who seemed to be leaving the heavy lifting to others.

“Our belief about the cause of the problem was that a lot of these people did not have the knowledge or the con-fidence to perform simple tasks,” LS Ireland said.

“That has a big influence on the result of a damage control exercise or an incident.”

The pair decided to take action to resolve the problem and came up with a program which would see the experienced sailors hold step-by-step damage control walkthroughs of what was required of crew members when closed up at emergency stations.

CO Attack 4 LCDR Dave McPherson said his team’s innovative idea was most welcome.

“Innovation is integral to devel-oping SOPs and utilising the indi-viduals responsible for a task,” LCDR McPherson said.

“Leadership is part innovation – it’s

Sharing the load

not about sitting back and accepting the obvious. It’s about changing it for the better.”

LCDR McPherson said that some-times, the best ideas began modestly.

“You might not actually have the best way to achieve something but oth-ers will be innovative to your idea of intent,” LCDR McPherson said.

“But innovation will fail if you are not willing to allow others to be inno-vative around you.”

With this in mind, Attack 4 worked together to put their plan into action and since then they have gone from strength to strength.

The walkthroughs now involve crew members in a range of activities, including where to close up, where to find the damage control equipment, the personal protective equipment required and hose layouts.

LS Hanratty said the new DC train-ing had been successful and ultimately,

took very little effort to implement. “DC exercises now flow better

and the more junior crew members in particular are showing greater confi-dence,” LS Hanratty said.

As for lessons learned, LS Hanratty said the experience had been over-whelmingly positive both for him and his fellow crew members.

“If nobody raises these problems, it makes things harder in the long run,” LS Hanratty said.

“If you have an innovative idea that’s supported by command and implemented correctly, it can be extremely effective.

“In the end, I’ve learned that as a leading hand, I can have a positive effect and make a change for the better.”

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LSBM Adam Hanratty of patrol boat crew Attack 4, inspects the open circuit compressed air breathing apparatus in HMAS Larrakia.

LSET Luke Ireland, of Attack 4, conducts damage control checks on board HMAS Larrakia. Photo: LSIS James Whittle

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FLEET Support Unit-West (FSU-W) is joining forces with the RAN Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) for a joint project over-hauling the technically challenging STSC Hedamora diesel engines in the Collins-class submarines.

STSC Platform Systems Training Equipment Manager Brian Graves con-tacted FSU-W in August this year and after discussions about the type of work, manpower requirements, competencies required and project timescale, it was decided the major overhaul could be completed as an alliance. A decision Mr Graves has not regretted.

“I am very happy with the project progress and very pleased with the stand-ards set by FSU-W,” Mr Graves said.

Production Manager FSU-W LEUT Brian Gall said the project was in full swing and was very much a joint effort.

“The alliance engineering com-ponent comprises engineers from the Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC)-South, ASC onsite staff [at STSC] and marine technicians from both FSU and STSC,” LEUT Gall said.

“The enabling side of this project comprises FSU-W safety at height rescue teams and slinging and dogging teams from Port Services.”

In its entirety the project will take six to eight weeks to complete with CPOMT Scott Rodgers overseeing the engineering side of it..

“The project has several specific modules including replacing the muffler, manufacture, assembly and fitting of the mounts, removal of the dynamometer, manufacture of some mass tuned damp-ers and fitting of a submarine specific generator,” CPO Rodgers said

Fellow team member LCDR Mark Janiszewski said the skills involved in completing these tasks were many and varied and technically challenging.

“It is pleasing to see the enthusiasm shown by all involved in this project,” LCDR Janiszewski said.

“POMT SM Anastasis Koutsoulkis is acting as the FSU-W Supervisor on site at STSC with CPO Rodgers controlling the production and assem-bly of the modules in the engineering workshops at FSU-W.”

CPO Rodgers remarked how proud

he was to see all the machines on the workshop floor in production.

“The quality of work has exceed-ed all of my expectations,” CPO Rodgers said.

The project is expected to be com-pleted next month.

Joint effort on overhaul

SMNMT Ethan Ollington and ABMT-S Cooper Harman (above left) reinstall the exhaust uptake components on the Hedamora Diesel Land Based Test Facility at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre, HMAS Stirling. Photos: ABIS Chris Beerens

GOOD TO GOA series of exercises has resulted in the ADF’s Amphibious Ready Element achieving interim operational capability

AUSTRALIA’S newest military capability, the Amphibious Ready Element, has demon-strated its capacity in

waters off the North Queensland coast during the Sea Series of exer-cises.

Conducted by the Brisbane-based Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, under command of MAJGEN Stuart Smith, the Sea Series of exercises enabled the amphibious force to achieve an interim operational capability.

The series involved about 1100 embarked forces and crew on board HMAS Canberra with medium lift helicopters, landing craft and small

boats, trucks, troop carriers and other vehicles.

The embarked force includ-ed major elements from the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and 5th Aviation Regiment supported by HMAS Stuart, Air Force assets as well as other government agencies.

MAJGEN Smith said this capa-bility would enhance the defence of Australia and support our strategic interests in the region.

“The amphibious force has been tested in scenarios that reflect tasks that the Australian Government may direct in response to local and regional emergencies,” he said.

Commander Amphibious Task

Force CAPT Jay Bannister said the series of exercises enabled the ADF to test and train every aspect of the team.

“The training enabled a diverse and capable force embarked in HMAS Canberra, to learn how to operate as an amphibious joint task force.

“The exercise also provided us with an opportunity to rehearse for future humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions with the support of colleagues from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Federal Police,” CAPT Bannister said.

The Sea Series was conducted from August 17 to October 6.

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LSHSO Joshua Baldock sets up an online survey system on board one of HMAS Canberra’s landing craft during Exercise Sea Raider. Photo: CPL David Cotton

SMNBM Peter Pearce keeps a watchful eye on board one of HMAS Canberra’s landing craft as it approaches Mourilyan Harbour during Exercise Sea Raider. Photo: CPL David Cotton

Australian Army light armoured vehicles from 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct a live fire shoot from HMAS Canberra’s flight deck, as part of Exercise Sea Raider. Photo: CPL David Cotton

Governor General GEN Sir Peter Cosgrove (retd) promotes SMNML-S Connie Whaipooti on board HMAS Canberra during Sea Series. Photo: LSIS Helen Frank

LCPL Daniel Strutt, of the Pipes and Drums of 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, plays as HMAS Canberra comes into Townsville at the end of Sea Series.Photo: LSIS Helen Frank

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According to PO Andrew Campbell, a volunteer in the ship, Castlemaine was cold-moved from its usual berth at Gem Pier to the graving dock at BAE for her 10-yearly below-water maintenance on August 15.

“With the removal of 10 years of marine growth from the hull, the hull-plating is in good condition, which is testament to the paint quality and prep-aration last time the ship was docked,” PO Campbell said.

“The docking is an expensive, but necessary, proposition and the BAE dockyard workers donated their time for the docking.

“Castlemaine is not government-funded in any way and is fully-reliant on donations for continued mainte-nance and preservation.”

PO Campbell said Castlemaine had been maintained as a museum ship by a team of volunteers since 1978.

“The volunteers come from many backgrounds and there is even a for-mer wartime sailor in his 90s in the group,” he said.

“The volunteers have strong Navy connections, with members having varied and valued skills.”

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A group of dedicated volunteers keep the Castlemaine dream alive as a museum ship.

THE Bathurst-class corvette, built and commissioned at Wil-liamstown from 1941-1942, was one of 60 built in Australia during WWII.

After commissioning, Castle-maine sailed to Sydney for com-pletion and work-up exercises.

She sustained damage in a collision with a Manly ferry in Sydney Harbour on the night of August 11, 1942 and repairs were completed in seven days at Cockatoo Dockyard.

Castlemaine’s primary role was minesweeping, but she was also used as a convoy escort and, in late 1942, in support tasks for Australian and allied troops engaged in guerrilla op-erations in Timor.

Castlemaine and HMAS Ar-midale I, while engaged in a mis-sion to evacuate Australian and Dutch soldiers and deliver a relief contingent at Betano Bay East Timor on November 30, were subjected to three air attacks.

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Over two days the ships came under air attack on three occa-sions, but Castlemaine’s anti-aircraft fire repelled the attacks and the convoy reached Darwin without further incident.

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wartime condition and all original mechanical machinery is functional and can be run.

“The mess decks have been refur-bished and there are four-inch, 40/60 Bofors and 20mm Oerlikon guns, together with small-arms, depth charg-es and Oropesa sweep gear,” he said.

“There are also exhibits of a gen-eral naval nature showing a local Williamstown connection with the Navy going back to colonial days.

“Visitors provide the resources for the continued preservation and they can relive their own, or a family mem-ber’s, experience with the Navy.

“Castlemaine is a must see for anyone interested in Australia’s naval heritage and I encourage any serving member to help out by volunteering.”

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Recruits from General Entry 337 Emms Division at the RAN Recruit School, HMAS Cerberus. Photo: ABIS James McDougall

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SGT Dave Morley

A MILITARY art program developed specifically for current and former serving military veterans now living in WA started this month.

The Military Art Program’s facilities and services, together with time from the program’s artists, are donated to pro-vide an opportunity for veterans to learn and experience art classes in Perth.

According to Military Art Program Director Leza Howie, many of the program’s artists are well-known and many share a military background.

“The free program is widely endorsed and supported within the Defence community and other organi-sations, enabling regular monthly art activities, developed to provide an exploratory experience”, she said.

“Those proudly supporting and endorsing the program include the CO SASR, SASR Association WA Branch, RSLWA, Karrakatta Community House Inc., Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club and Army Art.”

Ms Howie said response to the pro-gram had been positive.

“We have had a very good response to registrations from Army in WA and Navy through HMAS Stirling, but also from former serving members.

“Our classes are almost full for October to December and our first quarter program for January to April is about to be released and open for registration.”

The program operates on anonym-ity and two Navy participants made the following comments.

OTHER RANKDefence Force Magistrate1 x Assaulting another person on ser-vice land – DFDA s 33(a)1 x Prejudicial conduct (doing an act) – DFDA s 60(1) The member was accused of assaulting another person on service land. The member was also accused of making certain statements that were likely to bring discredit on a part of the ADF. The member pleaded guilty to the charges and was found guilty of the charges. The member was severely reprimanded and sentenced to 35 days’ detention (with seven days of it suspended).

SEPTEMBER TRIAL RESULTSPicture perfect project

“I would tell others considering the program that it’s fun, relaxing and a great way to meet new people, I enjoyed it thoroughly,” one participant said.

“Art takes my mind away from everyday life, it’s a chill zone. I will most definitely being doing a lot more classes.”

Among artists donating their time are MAJ Ian Young (retd), who served nine of his 22 years Army service with SASR, Stan, a serving soldier with

SASR, and Travis, who served 13 years full-time with the Army and remains an active reserve SASR soldier.

MAJ Young said all through his Army service he found having a crea-tive outlet of great benefit.

“It was a way I could relax, unwind and get a tangible result that I felt good about,” he said.

“I think it’s fantastic the Military Art Program is providing this won-derful service to our servicemen and

women, particularly those who are suffering as a result of their service to our country.

“Military life has few opportunities to be artistic or creative and I believe it’s important to have a balance in all aspects of life.

“So pursuing a creative outlet helped me achieve this balance.”

For more information on the program con-tact: militaryartprogram@hotmail.com

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A Navy participant

works on her art project as

part of the Military Art

Program.

21TRAININGOctober 22, 2015 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS

SQNLDR Tony McDermott

AVIATION safety officers from around the world converged on Canberra for the annual International Aviation Safety Officer Course.

The Directorate of Defence Aviation and Air Safety (DDAAFS) conducted the course from September 14-25.

Director DDAAFS GPCAPT Paul Long said this year’s course included par-ticipants from Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines and Thailand.

“Although it may not be highly visible to most members of the ADF aviation community, DDAAFS plays an important role in promoting safety in international military aviation,” he said.

The course began in 2008 after it was identified that some regional partners, as well as those further afield, either did not have the economies of scale or the resources to conduct their own aviation safety training, or alternatively were seeking external training to diversify their existing safety management.

Representing the ADF on this year’s course were LEUT Michael Cairncross, MAJ Rob Mitchell and FLTLT Brendan Smith.

“In today’s current climate of joint operations and exercises it is reassuring to know aviation safety management is a priority among the international military aviation community,” LEUT Cairncross said.

DDAAFS also organised a visit to the Australian War Memorial on September 24, where the course members laid wreaths during the Last Post ceremony.

The first week of the course was almost identical to the standard ADF Aviation Safety Officer (Initial) Course, while the second week comprised crew resource management, safety manage-ment system integration.

On the last day, members demon-strated their new investigation and risk management skills through presentations to Director DDAAFS GPCAPT Long.

“The student presentations were of an extremely high quality emphasising the value of learning outcomes that can be derived from conducting international courses,” GPCAPT Long said.

He said DDAAFS expected to conduct the course again in 2016, and would be seeking ADF course members through the usual ASO course nomina-tion process.

International Aviation Safety Officer Course members at the Australian War Memorial. Photo: SGT Murray Staff

Aussie-made Romeo crewLEUT Mark Flowerdew

THE Navy’s MH-60R capability continues to grow with the recent graduation of the first ‘Australian made’ aircrew students.

LCDR Eugene Cleary and LEUTs Chris Prescott and Geoff Winter graduated from the Advanced Pilot/Aviation Warfare Officer course while POA Colin McCallum and LSA Stephen McGreal completed the Advanced Sensor Operator course.

CO 725SQN CMDR David Frost said the first aircrew courses delivered by the Squadron were a proud and defining milestone for the Romeo capability.

“The graduation of our first MH-60R students signifies not only the commitment of the students but also the professionalism, innovation and complete dedication of every-one involved in the entire project” CMDR Frost said.

“From those who support us on the technical, operational, capabil-ity and logistic fronts through to those who pass on their aviation skills in the aircraft, this is a team achievement, and one we should all celebrate.”

The commencement of training at HMAS Albatross was not with-out challenges.

The complex return to Australia was closely followed by relocation into equally complex facilities.

At the same time, members of the aircrew were busy preparing training packages alongside main-tainers who were building a solid technical base on home soil.

“It’s simple, the key to success is teamwork” CMDR Frost said.

“A complete acceptance and understanding of the change required for new complex systems, followed by a commitment to own-ing the challenge and exercising innovation at every level are the qualities of team Romeo.”

For PO McCallum, the training was a significant challenge com-pared to his previous operational flying training.

“The MH-60R is a complex and exciting aircraft” PO McCallum said.

“It is a significant leap in tech-nology compared to the classic Seahawk I operated at 816SQN.”

LEUT Winter said he was impressed with the war-fighting credentials of the aircraft.

“The potential MH-60R brings to both the Anti-Surface Warfare and Anti-Submarine Warfare theatres is a step up,” LEUT Winter said.

“After starting my career fly-ing dipping sonar Sea Kings in the early 90s, the opportunity to transi-tion into the modern day equivalent has been great.”

LCDR Cleary has had sig-nificant MH-60R exposure with a previous posting as an instruc-tor to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 41 with the US Navy.

“The training provided here is at the leading edge of MH-60R aircrew training and the delivery of the courseware and capability of the instructional staff was world class,” he said.

LCDR Cleary and PO McCallum will post to 725SQN as instructors while LEUT Winter and LS McGreal will return to 816SQN to support the start of Romeo opera-tions in December.

LEUT Prescott will return to the Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Trials Unit to lead future trials as the capability continues to grow.

725SQN is currently conducting training for a further 18 students with more graduations scheduled from December through to March with the next influx of students in January.

A number of aircrew and main-tainers will move across to 816SQN in December with the transfer of the first two flights and two further aircraft in support of growing fleet support operations.

Graduates of the Australian-run Romeo aircrew courses, from left, LEUT Christopher Prescott, LCDR Eugene Cleary, LEUT Geoff Winter, LSA Stephen McGreal, POA Colin McCallum.

Training of aircrew for the MH-60R continues at HMAS Albatross. Here a Romeo prepares to conduct an air patrol in support of HMAS Perth earlier this year. Photo: ABIS Julianne Cropley

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PERFORMING as a soloist at different venues around Florence, Italy, including museums, cathedrals and town squares dating back 800 years, was a highlight of

a musician’s recent trip away.HMAS Cerberus-based RAN Band member

ABMUSN Fletcher Mitchell, who joined the Navy as a musician in 2007, proudly represented Australia when he performed and taught at the 16th Italian Brass Week.

He said the Italian Brass Week was an interna-tional festival for brass musicians.

“It’s basically a week-long conference or semi-nar with performances, workshops, Q & A sessions, master classes and different presentations,” he said.

“I was invited to be the euphonium soloist for the week and joined some of the world’s best brass players who performed, conducted and gave master classes during the week.”

AB Mitchell said he performed all Australian music, which he tries to do whenever he travels, both in Australia and internationally.

“Of particular note was music I performed which was composed by current ADF musicians.

Euphoism by ABMUSN Wayne Preusker, Concertino for Euphonium by LSMUSN Martyn Hancock and Folk Dances by ADF School of Music’s CAPT Mike Fitzpatrick,” he said.

“AB Preusker’s Euphoism was heard by a Finnish euphonium player who took it back home to her university teacher who loved the work and will perform it as a guest soloist with the Finnish Police Band later this year.

“I also performed Sydney composer Brendan Collins’ Euphonium Concerto with the Maggio Musicale String Orchestra at the finale at the Florence Opera House to a capacity audi-ence of 1800.

Performing at the Florence Opera House was a highlight for one euphonium player, SGT Dave Morley reports.

Notable trip for musician

ASMUSN Fletcher Mitchell performs with the Maggio Musicale String Orchestra at the Florence Opera House during the final concert of the Italian Brass Week festival.

‘‘– ABMUSN Fletcher Mitchell

HMAS Cerberus

This was an amazing experience, to perform Australian music with one of Italy’s top string orchestras.

“This was an amazing experience to per-form Australian music to such a large audience with one of Italy’s top string orchestras in the beautiful Florence Opera House.”

According to AB Mitchell, there were 200 places available to attend the week for brass students, mainly university students, and all places were filled.

“These students and musicians came from 32 countries and came to work with the team of international brass soloists and educators I was lucky enough to be a part of,” he said.

“This was entirely civvy musicians as stu-dents and attendees.

“Most of the international brass soloists and educators were from top orchestras and professors at universities from around the world; I was the only military musician as part of the staff.”

AB Mitchell, who started playing the euphonium 25 years ago when he was eight, has also performed as a guest soloist through-out Europe, the UK, Asia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and all over Australia.

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IMAGINE your loved ones sitting at home awaiting your arrival, totally oblivious to the fact you have fallen ill,

are unconscious and unidenti-fied in hospital – or in the back of an ambulance. This can be avoided through ICE.

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In the first instance you should place your emergency contact in your phone list with the contact name ICE eg: ICE – Mum 0123 456 789.

Emergency service personnel and doctors are trained to look for this.

Because most people lock their phones for security reasons, this information can be displayed on the lock-screen if you set it up beforehand by accessing the ‘user information’ menu. On most phones it is found here: settings/security/lock screen/user informa-tion; where you can input your

emergency contact details along with your own name. This will scroll across your lock screen every time it is displayed.

For iPhone users this informa-tion option is available by activat-ing the ‘health’ app that comes installed on your phone.

The first responder needs only swipe the lock-screen, push the ‘emergency button’ (which will also allow 000 to be dialled) and then click the ‘Medical ID’ button to locate an emergency contact list, as well as other details such as blood type and known allergies.

For Android the ‘ICE’ app can be purchased from the Play Store for a couple of dollars and allows access to medical data and emergency contacts from the lock screen.

There are a number of other apps that allow emergency services and doctors access to a wealth of information should they require it.

Some apps, such as ‘ICEcard’, even have alarm button functionali-ty and can send an emergency SMS to your nominated contact, along with your GPS coordinates.

Check the App Store for iPhone or Play Store for Android for more details.

Experienced Ambulance Victoria paramedic Simone Grixti said this was a fantastic idea.

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SQNLDR John Force

NAVY took out third place at the 43rd National Tasar Championship held on the warm tropical waters of Townsville from September 28 to 3 October 3.

CDRE Rick Longbottom and PO Darryl Bentley also won two heats of the Interservice Dinghy Championships to give Navy first placing in the ADF titles, held as part of the championships.

“There was close racing with a high level of competition, including many past world and national champions in the over-all fleet,” PO Bentley said.

“Our result, which included two heat wins in the last three races, was particu-larly pleasing.”

Each Tasar is almost identical, so unlike some sailing classes, the skill and teamwork of the crew determines the rac-ing results.

Seven Defence boats competed in a fleet of 61 boats over 10 heats, with the championship decided by four points between the three finishers.

LS Keith Eddy skippered FLTLT Sacha Casken to be the second Defence boat in 32nd place, just ahead of MIDN Simon Brown and LCDR Andrew Foulkes in 34th place.

LS Eddy spent three days training with his crew and six Defence members to familiarise himself with the specific tech-niques required in the Tasar.

“I learned the importance of close teamwork between the skipper and crew

to make the boat pierce the waves at maxi-mum speed,” he said.

“It is much faster to sail the boat upright!”

Strong winds on Townsville’s shallow Cleveland Bay created choppy conditions, which required him to depower the main-sail to prevent capsize on upwind legs, while both members had to hold their body weight out horizontally to provide suffi-cient power to drive through the waves.

More strong winds of up to 25 knots prepared the pair well for the last two days of racing, when nearly a third of the fleet retired, unable to sustain the physical effort to stay upright.

After light winds of 6-15 knots in the first three days of racing, MIDN Brown and LCDR Foulkes were rapidly gaining positions in the stronger winds of days four and five, including a 16th in the final heat.

Service members who sail are invited to represent Navy in upcom-ing heats of the Interservice Dinghy Championships, which include the ACT Dinghy Championship, November 14-15, Sail Melbourne (an Olympic qualifying event), December 7-13 and Sail Sydney, December 17-20.

Pre-race training can be arranged for sailors converting from one racing class to another for these events.

Details of ADF Sailing Association keel boat and dinghy racing events are available at: http://drnet.defence.gov.au/VCDF/Sports-Sailing/Pages/Welcome.aspx

Dallas McMaugh

‘A DRAGON’S whisker’ was the measurement used to describe the narrow margin between the HMAS Albatross team and the winners of the Nowra Dragon Boat Regatta.

CPO Linda Eddington said the annual event provided community based teams and competing sports teams the chance to race in 200m races and clubs came from Sydney and Canberra to race on the spec-tacular Shoalhaven River.

“It’s very much a family fun day and this year’s excellent weather encouraged an even big-ger and more enthusiastic range of both participants and spectators,” CPO Eddington said.

After a week of wet windy weather, calm water and sunshine greeted the 20 eager paddlers in the Albatross team as they arrived for an early morning start.

“The team comprised a good cross section of the Albatross com-

munity with a number of team members new to the activity hav-ing never tried paddling before,” CPO Eddington said.

“The only prerequisite to join the team was to be prepared to have fun, smile and be enthusiastic and open to trying something new.”

Eleven teams competed in the community section with LS Rico Samon and CPO David Eddington taking charge of the Albatross team on board while LS Joanne Bullock led the support team and provided valuable encouragement from the sideline.

After a shaky start and some trouble with timing and technique in the first race, the team took a distant third place with a time of 1.21 seconds for the 200m.

Coach CPO David Eddington said the team then took time out to review their performance.

“We regrouped, shifted some positions around and reworked the engine room in the boat which had

some positive results,” coach, CPO David Eddington said.

“This definitely improved our technique and timing in the second race and Albatross produced the fastest time in the community sec-tion of the regatta by seven seconds which booked us a seat in the final.

“The grand final of four boats was hotly contested with a very narrow margin of one second sepa-rating first to third place.

“We came second to the win-ning Crossfit team by a fine drag-on’s whisker.”

Albatross has supported the regatta for the past three years and both CPO Eddingtons said they’d definitely be back and going for gold in 2016.

“We were all very happy with our silver medal position but we also enjoyed being part of such a fantastic community event where fun and fitness are the real winners on the day.”

Missed by a ‘whisker’

FLTLT Lauretta Webster & WO2 Andrew Hetherington

AUSTRALIAN Defence Force Academy (ADFA) third year officer cadets and midshipmen participated in a Fitness Excellence Challenge at ADFA from September 14-16.

The activity combined a number of elements including a pack run carrying 25 per cent of their body weight, tyre lifts, jerry can carry, leopard crawl, swimming, and an obstacle course.

LSPT Tara Riley said the chal-lenge encouraged competition between the officer cadets and mid-shipmen and provided an opportu-nity to test their techniques.

“We wanted to find the top male and female here at ADFA,” LS Riley said.

“We also wanted to see how well they have implemented their train-ing and how well they conducted each individual component.”

The lead-up training was con-ducted over a month to allow officer cadets and midshipmen to focus on the different components of the course and to prepare them for this culmination activity.

“Fitness levels need to be at a relatively high standard,” LS Riley said.

“The fastest recorded time is 25min, but usually officer cadets and midshipmen complete it in about 45-50min.”

The first woman over the line was MIDN Emma Finucan, of 12 Division, who is studying a

Challenge of the fittest at ADFA

In class of their own

MIDN Simon Brown, left, and LCDR Andrew Foulkes compete in the National Tasar Championships in Townsville. Photo: John de Rooy

Bachelor of Arts and would like to be a Maritime Warfare Officer.

“It was my first time competing in the challenge and I started in the third rank with two other women,” MIDN Finucan said.

“It was a close event, the two women that started with me were not far behind me throughout the challenge, but after a while I didn’t know where anyone was and thought maybe they had overtaken me.

“In the end I only ended up finishing 9sec before the woman behind me in a time of 47min 1sec, which was incredible because I really thought she had me during the run.”

To prepare for the event, along-side the two weekly compulsory ADFA-run PT sessions, MIDN Finucan did her own training.

“I do my own personal training

in the gym six days a week and the PTs did an amazing job preparing us in the months leading up to this challenge, ensuring we were safe and at our highest level of fitness,” she said.

“They spent a lot of time focus-ing on all the different elements of battle PT and then we had ses-sions that incorporated many of the stages of the fitness challenge.

“The event was by far one of the best activities I have done at ADFA, the encouragement everyone gives each other and the joy on people‘s faces when they see how much they were capable of was priceless.

“It is so amazing being able to see people push themselves to what they think was their limit and then even further.”

The first male competitor was Army’s OCDT Fraser Jeavons who finished in 36:42.

Third year ADFA cadets leopard crawl during the ADFA Fitness Excellence Challenge. Photo: CPL Steve Duncan

The dragon boat team from HMAS Albatross

competes in the Nowra Dragon Boat Regatta.

25SPORTOctober 22, 2015 www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS

WO2 Andrew Hetherington

NAVY’S cyclists put in a fantastic effort to narrowly miss out on second in the winners’ and placegetters’ list at the 2015 Australian Defence Cycling Club (ADCC) championships held at Mount Stromlo, Canberra, from October 5-10.

More than 85 ADF riders gath-ered at the Stromlo cycling facility to compete in nine road and mountain bike off-road riding events.

Navy finished the championships on 21 points, behind Army with 27 and Air Force topping the event with 36 points.

Points were allotted to riders from each service who won and placed in the men’s and women’s elite and overall categories for each of the events.

President of the ADCC LCDR Andrew Willett said this year there was no overall winning service or service placegetter trophies present-ed, but there will be changes to next year’s competition.

“Next year we intend to increase interservice competition by reinvig-orating the championship through the inclusion of some new events,” LCDR Willett said.

“We intend to introduce BMX, cycle cross and track cycling to expand the overall competition and we will then introduce overall ser-vice first, second and third trophies.

“We hope to also increase our club member numbers and the extra events should aid in achieving this.”

LCDR Willett said he was happy to see the ADCC members get on a bike and compete against each other.

“During the races everyone gave their events a red hot go and every-one pushed themselves to a win, or just better themselves as cyclists,” LCDR Willett said.

“From my perspective, everyone there got on a bike and improved their skills and performance, be it riding with other members, utilis-ing skills courses, or through their races.”

Two of Navy’s top performers were LCDR Amy Bulters and LCDR Kent Browning.

LCDR Bulters was the only woman competing for Navy and it was her first time racing at the ADCC championships.

“It was a bit lonely being the only Navy woman and I wish there were more of us riding,” LCDR Bulters said.

“I entered seven events and came away with four firsts, two seconds and a third.

“I won the cross country elimina-tor, Super D, road time trial, velo-drome exhibition events and came second in the road criterium and cross country short course.”

Her third place was in the cross country Olympic race, where she had to overcome bad luck to get her place on the podium.

“I was leading during the race but

WO2 Andrew Hetherington

ON the Thursday morning of the Australian Defence Cycling Club’s competition, a memorial service was held for a former club member who died near Canberra on October 11, 2013.

CPO Kane Vandenberg was tragically killed during a reg-istration event for the World Solo 24-hour Mountain Bike Championships.

His wife Margaret and more than 80 ADCC competitors held a short service around CPO Vandenberg’s memorial rock before

the Super D race on October 8.“The memorial is very special

and Kane would be very humbled by it,” Mrs Vandenberg said.

“It’s somewhere where people can visit and can think of him.

“It’s important to me he is not forgotten.”

Mrs Vandenberg said he was sorely missed by a lot of people.

“He was a wonderful husband and great Dad to our three boys,” she said.

“He had a real passion for mountain biking and liked any sport.

“He died doing what he loved.”

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Cyclists take on StromloOUR OTHER TOP PERFORMERS

• LS John Cadan, third overall in the downhill.

• PO Robert Wagner, first in the men’s masters 2 road time trial and third in the beginners velodrome exhibition event.

• SBLT James Bashford, second in the overall Super D race.

at the top of the mountain I got a flat in both tyres,” she said.

“I managed to fix both flats and get back into the race.

“I rode into third place and then got another flat tyre at the bottom of the mountain and had to run the bike over the line to finish.”

For her, the highlight of the championships was not always the racing.

“It was the camaraderie and the willingness of people to help each other out,” she said.

“I was new to this competition and others were giving me points for my riding. It was great.”

LCDR Kent Browning entered the four cross-country mountain bike events, winning the Super D.

He’s only been riding a mountain bike regularly since he posted to Canberra last year and this was his first time at the championships.

“As I only had a cross country bike, I entered the four cross coun-try events and was lucky enough to come fourth in the cross country eliminator and ninth overall both in the cross country short course and Olympic,” LCDR Browning said.

“I had a home town track advan-tage, particularly in the Super D, as I ride Stromlo most weekends.

“As luck would have it, the Super D course was run over my favourite tracks on the mountain, which I ride all the time.”

Before the championships he had no idea of what to expect of the events.

“I wasn’t confident at all and I had no idea of what I was going to be up against,” he said.

“I knew there were some great cyclists in the ADF

“There were a lot of great down-hill riders racing the Super D, but the flatter parts of the event gave us cross country riders a chance.

“I’m probably not as quick as them on the downhill parts, but knowing the course and having a bit of luck, helped me out with my win.”

Cyclists pause to remember

LCDR Amy Butlers competes in the cross country short course and (inset) LCDR Kent Browning on his way to victory in the Super D.Photos: WO2 Andrew Hetherington

ADF cyclists attend a memorial service for CPO Kane Vandenberg who died on the course in 2013.

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A CLOSE win over the French and a shellack-ing of the Canadians at the International Defence

Rugby Competition (IDRC) meant the Australian Services Rugby Union (ASRU) team finished in second posi-tion in their pool and set up a quarter final match against Fiji on October 19.

This came after a demoralising loss to the British Army in their first match.

Twelve teams from 10 nations are competing in the IDRC being held in the UK from October 5-29 – British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, French Armed Forces, Georgian Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, Japan Self-Defense Force, South African National Defence Force, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, His Majesty’s Armed Forces (Tonga), New Zealand Defence Force, and ASRU.

ASRU’s campaign is based at Aldershot Army Barracks, with all finals being played at Twickenham Stoop in London.

The ASRU team left Australia on October 1 and picked up 77 players and management staff from Tonga and Fiji en route, arriving at Royal Air Force (RAF) Brize Norton, UK, on October 2.

Chairman Australian Services Rugby Union MAJGEN John Frewen, said Australia was pleased to be able to provide logistical sup-port to Fiji and Tonga in travelling to the UK.

“Sports diplomacy – particularly rugby – resonates strongly within the South Pacific, and ADF partici-pation at this event will continue to strengthen Australia’s ties to coun-tries like Fiji and Tonga,” MAJGEN Frewen said.

Fijian coach Esala Nauga said that it was the first time the Fijian team had flown with the RAAF and were unlikely to have participated in the IDRC without their support.

“It would have been very hard because it is too expensive for the whole team to fly to the UK without the Aussie support,” Mr Nauga said.

He also said they were “quietly confident” in their IDRC campaign and had a score to settle against the Australians.

“We have to pay back the Aussies and reverse the result after what hap-pened to Fiji in the World Cup,” Mr Nauga said.

“We only just missed playing the final in 2011 against the Australians so watch out!”

Australia versus Britain

THE match between ASRU and the British Army played on

October 8 was an eagerly anticipated replay of the 2011 final.

The match was played at the Aldershot Garrison in fine condi-tions and on a lush green pitch in front of a vocal home crowd.

The British team left no stone unturned with their preparation, anticipating taking on an ASRU team fired up after the 2011 final loss.

As was the case in 2011, ASRU was outclassed with the British Army running in eight tries to nil. The final score was 62-0 with all tries coming from the backrow

or wing. One of those wingers, Semesa Rokoduguni, was capped for England in 2014.

British Army ran away with the game in the second half, after ASRU had displayed plenty of steel in the first half, restricting the tournament favourites to 19 points at halftime.

ASRU had only a few genuine scoring opportunities, with their most positive period of play occur-ring midway through the first half when they were camped just short of British Army’s try line for several minutes. ASRU threw everything at the opposition during that period, hopeful of eventually finding a crack in their armour. That crack never appeared; not in the first half, nor the second.

ASRU front rower LSET Brad Thomas, of HMAS Perth, was one of ASRU’s best during the match.

“It was a very physical match, especially in the scrum,” LS Thomas said.

“I think we did quite well in the first half, but overall, we let our-selves down with less than satisfac-tory ball retention and tackle effec-tiveness,” he said.

Australia versus France

ASRU’s campaign got back on track with a heroic 15-11 victory

against the French National Military team at Aldershot on October 12.

The win was desperately needed by the ASRU team in order to keep their quarter final aspirations alive.

Outside centre Army CPL Blake Har, scored the winning try in the 76th minute, but the team had to withstand a barrage of attacking raids by the French in the final four minutes of play.

The French team was the first to score in the match, crossing the tryline in the fifth minute of the first half. They extended their lead 10 minutes later with a penalty goal before ASRU responded with a brilliant team try, scored by CFN Jeremy Nelson, and a penalty goal by LSBM Damien House, of HMAS Harman.

The teams were locked at 8-all at half time.

For the first time in many match-es, ASRU was able to produce 80 minutes of high quality, consistent and disciplined rugby.

Fullback LSET Dwight Shepherd, of HMAS Coonawarra, said it was a physical, tough game.

“It was a very gritty and at times dirty match,” LS Shepherd said.

“ I think we did very well to man up to that and meet them on a physi-cality level and used our talent and skill to break their line.

“When we played British Army, it just didn’t work for us on the day. We didn’t come into the camp with the right sort of attitude. Against France, we sort of sparked a bit more of the Aussie spirit to really get in and fight it out.

“We are going into the next game very broken, battered and bruised but I think we will be in good stead to rack up plenty of points before moving into the quarters.”

And score points they did with ASRU completely demoralising the Canadian Armed Forces 145-7. – More coverage next edition.

After a bumpy start to their IDRC campaign, the ASRU team has toughed it out to make the finals, CPL Janine Fabre and LTCOL Adam Boyd report.

CPL Janine Fabre

ASRU was no match against a vastly superior team from Tedworth House in a friendly game of wheelchair rugby before their first match at the IDRC.

The ASRU team was dominated from the start during their visit to the Help for Heroes recovery centre on October 2.

The three-man and one-woman team from Tedworth House steered their wheelchairs quickly and nimbly around the clumsy Australians who were often left behind.

The referee, taking pity on the Australians, allowed nine players, but they were still beaten by the team of four veterans.

The Australians afterwards said it was really difficult to steer the wheel-chairs and it required a different type

of strength to what they were used to.“It was pretty hard, we just

couldn’t keep up,” ABET Will Solway, of HMAS Kuttabul, said.

“They just dominated us but it was awesome,” he said.

LSET Dwight Shepherd, of HMAS Coonawarra, said the visit was “bril-liant”.

“It hits home hard when you look back at some of your mates who have suffered injuries and they don’t appear to have the facilities that they have here,” LS Shepherd said.

“It’s great how well they manage the health of their returned service-men,”

“It is something we could strive to look at for home.”

The ASRU team were also taken on a tour of the facilities at Tedworth House recovery centre.

The recovery centre is run by Help for Heroes, a UK charity that provides support for wounded, injured and sick veterans and servicemen and women as well as their loved ones. They work closely with the Ministry of Defence to ensure that the veterans obtain the best possible support for their reha-bilitation.

Help for Heroes Director of Recovery, David Richmond, himself wounded in Afghanistan, knows per-sonally the long road that recovering veterans face.

“We are not out of conflict, we are in between conflicts,” Mr Richmond said.

“We want to make sure that when the next batch of casualties come there is something in place for them so we need to make sure that support is always available,” he said.

Aussies through to IDRC quarter finals

CPL Janine Fabre

THE jersey presentation for the second game against France was held in a farmer’s field in Codford where an Anzac badge sits high on the hillside.

The Anzac badge was the idea of an Australian Brigade Commander who wanted to leave a memento of the thou-

sands of Australian and New Zealanders who served in the training and transfer camps in the Salisbury Plain area before going to the Western Front.

So the 53 x 45m Rising Sun was created in 1916 by the AIF soldiers who carved the shape into the grass and then embed-ded empty beer bottles to give the appearance of a bronze

badge. The AIF soldiers main-tained the badge as a form of punishment so the site became known as ‘Misery Hill’.

Nowadays, the underlying chalk is still visible creating the shape, and the badge is maintained by the local com-munity in honour of all who served and gave their lives.

Honouring the Anzac legacy

ASRU on wheels during visit

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CPL Josh Gray, left, AB Dale Hood and LEUT Brendan Dumbrell race each other during a friendly match of wheelchair rugby at Tedworth House.

Above, ABET Will Solway, of HMAS Kuttabul, looks

to offload as he is tackled during the match against

the French National Military rugby team.

Left, ASRU coach WO Tony Doherty, left, ASRU player ABET Will Solway, AB Josaia Lotawa, of Fiji,

LCPL Andrew Takaa, of Tonga, and Tongan team coach Tuivaita Ueleni on board the RAAF KC-30A

that transported the teams to the UK.

SBLT Josh Friend, of HMAS Stuart, takes the ball up during the match against the Canadian Armed Forces rugby team at Aldershot.

LSET Dwight Shepherd dodges the opposition during the match against the French National Military rugby team at Aldershot.

LEUT Brendan Dumbrell,

of HMAS Creswell, scores

a try against Canada.

Photos: CPL Janine Fabre

Volume 58, No. 20, October 22, 2015

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FINAL TIMEASRU to play Fiji in quarter finals of the International Defence Rugby Competition – Pages 26-27

The Australian Services Rugby Union team celebrates after scoring a try during the match against the French National Military rugby team at Aldershot on October 12. ASRU won 15-11. Photo: CPL Janine Fabre