The official newspaper of the Royal Australian NavyVolume 57, No. 12, July 3, 2014

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EN ROUTE: HMAS Success leaves Sydney,

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‘I would do it aIl again’SGT Dave Morley

“Respect each other, look after each other and make sure everyone has the best possible opportunity to develop and enjoy a rewarding career.”

that is the final message to ADF members from GeN David Hurley, who handed over the reins as cDF to AcM Mark Binskin at Russell Offices in canberra on June 30.

A man clearly born to lead, GeN Hurley has valued the leadership oppor-tunities afforded him during his 42 years’ military service.

“Responsibility motivates you,” he said. “Understanding that responsibility and trying to do your best – that’s at all levels of command.”

GeN Hurley faced up to the chal-lenges of command brought about by widespread cultural reform throughout the ADF during his tenure at the top.

“We’ve made some significant strides over the past two years, but we still need to address issues associated with gender equality in the organisa-tion,” he said.

He advised personnel to “have faith in themselves and their abilities, but remember the message we’ve been talk-ing about in recent times”.

“the changes we are making are about strengthening our combat capabil-ity. each of the big ideas we are trying to push, such as opening all ADF roles to women, are about strengthening the organisation, not taking away from it.”

GeN Hurley’s four decades of ser-vice leave him with memories that are a source of both pride and pathos. they include leading a battalion on opera-tions, commanding a brigade in Darwin and taking the families of soldiers killed in Afghanistan to tarin Kot in November last year.

“some of the most difficult personal moments have been when we’ve lost soldiers in Afghanistan,” he said.

“It is very emotional engaging with the families and parents of fallen sol-diers – they were always extremely dif-ficult moments.”

Meeting people who suffered abuse while serving in the ADF also proved

confronting, but there is quiet pride that he could apologise to them on behalf of the organisation.

“It makes it very personal when you have to look at a person across the table and listen to what happened to them and how it might have been better man-aged,” he said.

“You become very determined that you don’t want to see anyone experi-ence that, and you do everything you can to prevent it happening again.”

GeN Hurley witnessed dramatic changes during his service “in terms of overall capability, quality of our people and quality of training”.

“the fact we have been on opera-tions nearly continuously for the last 20 years or so has really sharpened our skills and made us a high-quality organ-isation,” he said.

He is positive about the future shape of the ADF.

“A lot of new capabilities are com-ing on-line over the next decade, which will significantly change the capability of the ADF,” he said.

In tandem with new capabilities, GeN Hurley said increasing the ADF’s recruiting base would be critical.

“We need to reach out to a wider part of the Australian community to

ensure the ADF accurately reflects the community in which it serves and has the right people to ensure the new capa-bilities are appropriately implemented,” he said.

He said he would genuinely miss engaging with the people across the organisation.

“I’ll miss all those friendly faces you see when serving,” he said.

“I’ve been very privileged to have had a great 42 years in the ADF. I’ve treasured every moment of it – the ups and downs.

“It’s what life is all about. “As long as you grow from those

experiences you’re going in the right direction.

“so if you want a clichéd answer, I’d do it all again.”

GeN Hurley encouraged airmen, soldiers and sailors to make the most of their ADF careers.

“Build the team, support the team and look after the team – because they’ll look after you.

“seize the opportunities that come along and don’t be timid about it.”

GeN Hurley is looking forward to yet another leadership role as NsW Governor, a position he takes up in October.

ABIS Sarah Williams

HMAs Darwin has hosted two United states Air Force (UsAF) helicopters during maritime security operations in the Middle east under Operation slipper.

the pave Hawk is based on the Black Hawk platform and is similar to HMAs Darwin’s seahawk.

the Black Hawk platforms com-monality means spare parts may be sourced from coalition partners in theatre, which can save valuable time and resources.

While on board, the UsAF crews took advantage of the opportunity to work with HMAs Darwin’s deck team honing their small deck landing skills.

the 303rd eRQs operate out of camp Lemonnier in Djibouti and are equipped with the HH-60G pave Hawk for combat search and Rescue, as well as MeDeVAc tasking.

their specialist equipment includes an air-to-air refuelling boom, forward-looking infra-red camera, weather radar, long-range fuel tanks and the precision Avionics Vectoring equipment (pAVe) which gives the variant its name.

Darwin plays hostto US helicopters

WORDS OF ADVICE: Former CDF GEN David Hurley speaks to officers on the flight deck of HMAS Melbourne while alongside Port Rashid, Dubai, last October. Photo: ABIS Jayson Tufrey

TIED UP: ABATAs Wayde Silcock, right, and Andrew Woolfe remove chains used to secure the Pave Hawk helicopter to Darwin’s flight deck. Photo: ABIS Sarah Williams

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CLEARANCE divers have success-fully disposed of a suspect object in Betio Lagoon off South Tarawa, in the Republic of Kiribati.

A team of ADF personnel was sent to the Pacific island nation from June 12-15 after the discovery of the suspect object beneath a sunken vessel that was being salvaged by commer-cial operators.

Six clearance divers and a sup-port team flew to the island nation on a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft following a request for assistance from the Kiribati government.

Clearance diving team leader CPOCD Shaun Elliott said murky waters and the substantial sea-growth on the object hindered posi-tive identification.

“The best thing we could do was dispose of the object,” CPO Elliott said.

“Tarawa was the site of an intense WWII battle where thousands of mili-tary personnel were killed or wounded.

“So the chance of finding unexplod-ed ordnance is a very real possibility.

“There is no sense in leaving any doubt within the community, so we safely destroyed the object with a small explosive charge.

“This way the object can never cause any harm or be misidentified by people in the future.”

The disposal activity was conducted as part of Operation Render Safe, the ADF’s enduring commitment to the removal of explosive remnants of war which continue to pose a potential dan-ger to communities across the Pacific.

Divers dispose of danger

FINAL TOUCHES: LSCD Ben Beck, left, and CPOCD Shaun Elliott assemble a fuse (main) before heading out to dispose of a suspect object (inset top) in Betio Lagoon, Kiribati. Inset bottom, the explosion.Main photo: SGT Hamish Paterson

ON SITE: Clearance divers from AUSCDT-1 and members of the Republic of Kiribati Maritime Police head out to the site of a suspect object. Photos: SGT Hamish Paterson

ON SITE: ABCD Brenton Paine and CPO Elliott prepare charges for disposing of the suspect object.

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AUSTRALIA Post has released its first stamp issue in a five-year series designed to tell the chronological story of our nation’s involve-ment in World War I.

Between 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate 100 years since WWI.

Manager Philatelic Australia Post Michael Zsolt said Australia Post was intrinsically linked to the Anzacs as they delivered precious letters from WWI soldiers, a connection it hoped to honour through the commemorative stamp issue.

“During the next five years of commemora-tion we hope to join all Australians in honour-ing the contribution made by Anzacs and hope that these stamps serve as a symbol of our appreciation to those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Mr Zsolt said.

Each of the five stamp issues has been developed in conjunction with the Australian War Memorial to encompass key events, bat-tles and individuals relevant to each year of the centenary.

Australian War Memorial Director Brendan Nelson said the centenary stamp issue comple-mented the War Memorial’s planned centenary activity. “Through our centenary commemora-tions we hope to encourage Australians, young and old, to reflect upon and learn more about Australia’s military history,” Dr Nelson said.

“These stamps are a brilliant visual repre-sentation of Australia’s involvement in WWI, but more importantly, each tells a significant story that we can learn from and be proud of.”

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LSIS Jayson Tufrey

MORE than 140 midshipmen and officer cadets braved the cold in support of the 2014 Vinnies CEO Sleepout in Canberra on June 19.

Commandant ADFA AIRCDRE Alan Clements and Commander Aust ra l ian Defence Col lege MAJGEN Simone Wilkie joined other heads of business at the National Film and Sound Archive in Acton for the event.

In a show of solidarity, ADFA cadets hosted their own sleepout at the Academy and later donated their blankets to Vinnies.

ADFA undergraduate MIDN Sarah Kaese said it was an eye-opening experience.

“I learnt a lot about homeless-ness in Australia,” MIDN Kaese said.

“It made me appreciate how important it is for us to give back to the community.”

First-time sleepout participant,

AIRCDRE Clements said he was easily convinced to take part.

“I was approached by OFFCDTs Nicholas Batic and Leslie Coulson who were keen for my involve-ment,” AIRCDRE Clements said.

“I immediately agreed and was proud there were 140 officer cadets and midshipmen already signed up.

“I made sure I had a good sleep-ing bag and beanie.

“While it was cold, I got through the night just fine, and even managed to get some sleep.

“Doing this was easy compared to what homeless Australians have to live with every night.

“I received tremendous support from the undergraduates and staff at ADFA, as well as family and friends.

“By the night of the Sleepout they had raised more than $6000 and so far that has grown to nearly $8000.”

MAJGEN Wilkie said she joined the sleepout because she wanted to do something valuable to sup-

port the St Vincent de Paul Society. “Homelessness is a very complex issue and the more people under-stand it, the more we can help,” MAGJEN Wilkie said.

“There are just about 2000 peo-ple in the ACT who are homeless and the government is also finding it challenging to meet the demand for affordable housing for low income earners.

“There are numerous different ways we can help, including direct donations like the CEO Sleepout, but also through other means such as fundraising events, training etc.”

Since its inception in 2006 the event has raised more than $19 million.

The goal of the event is not just to provide a band aid solution, but to bring about an end to homeless-ness.

Personnel can still donate up until July 19 at https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/donate/online-donation/

Snores for a cause at ADFA

Canberra rejoins BrumbiesLSIS Jayson Tufrey

THE ACT Brumbies rugby union foot-ball club have established an affiliation with the RAN’s newest acquisition, NUSHIP Canberra.

CO Canberra CAPT Jonathan Sadleir and members of ship’s company attended the game against the Melbourne Rebels in Canberra on May 31 to cement the association.

CAPT Sadleir said the link was an important one to re-establish.

“Any time you get the chance to work with any professional organisation that focuses on teamwork it allows you to move forward with your own team,” CAPT Sadleir said.

“You learn from each other and you move through in that context.”

The guided missile frigate, HMAS Canberra II, established an affiliation with the side in 2005.

CPOML-S Sally-Anne Plewis was excited to be part of the night.

“I previously served on Canberra II and back then we had an affiliation with the Brumbies,” she said. “It should be a good time for all of us.”

GOOD CAUSE: OFFCDT Jacob Thompson, MIDN Justin Comfort and MIDN Sarah Kaese during the ADFA sleepout at the Academy in support of the St Vincent de Paul Society.Photo: OFFCDT William Skea

ONE TEAM: CAPT Jonathan Sadleir and Brumbies’ President Geoff Larkam with the match ball at Canberra Stadium. Photo: LSIS Jayson Tufrey

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Valuable lessons in reviewTHE report is confronting and disturbing, in its pages are stories of abuse that no person should ever have to endure, particularly when they were young boys in the care of the RAN.

Lives have been destroyed, dreams smashed and careers stolen.

I want as many members of the Navy to read this report as possible.

There will be some that are tempted to dis-miss this report as something referring to events of nearly 50 years ago and that lacks relevance to what is a very different Navy of today. That would be wrong because there is much to be drawn from the stories that these people have had the courage to tell. There is much in this report which reinforces why we are doing what we are in NGN.

What happened at Leeuwin came about largely because of a culture that excluded rather than included. Where diversity was not tolerated and those that did not “fit in” paid the price.

That is why our approach to diversity is so important – our work in relation to the treatment of women, our achievement as the largest organ-isation in the country to have been accredited by White Ribbon, our work in relation to indigenous recruitment and engagement, the steps we are taking in gaining greater cultural understanding of the Muslim navies we work with, our newest cadet unit TS Australia made up of predomi-nantly Muslim kids and our continued work on LGBTI issues.

It is not about political correctness, it is about having an organisation where people are treated decently and are respected.

We can’t fight effectively as a team unless there is respect for all in that team. We must have a culture that includes not excludes.

For those serving who went through Leeuwin and need support at this time – please come for-ward and seek it – it is there for you. For those who may have witnessed some of these actions, I call on you to come forward and contact me or my relief personally. We will take what you have to say with the utmost seriousness.

THE independent Defence Abuse Response Task Force (DART) report into allegations of abuse at HMAS Leeuwin was tabled in Parliament on June 18, marking a significant step in the efforts to address past incidences of abuse in the ADF.

Then CDF GEN David Hurley acknowledged the work of the task force and the cour-age and strength of the former Leeuwin junior recruits who came forward and, in particu-lar, those who allowed the task force to further share their sto-ries in the report.

“The matters reported in the Leeuwin report are abhorrent, and it goes without saying that abuses, such as those recorded, should not have occurred and have no place in the ADF,” GEN Hurley said.

GEN Hurley noted that such behaviour did not reflect the values and standards of behav-iour expected of all ADF mem-bers today.

“The senior leadership group and I are committed to continue to address inappropri-ate behaviour and attitudes, and align Defence culture with that expected by our society of a modern military force.”

Former CN VADM Ray Griggs said “no person who wears the uniform of our armed forces should ever have

to endure what these boys endured”.

“Importantly, some of those in positions of responsibility failed to intervene and conse-quently become part of the nega-tive culture.

“To those individuals affected, I offer the reassurance that such behaviour is not toler-ated and is dealt with swiftly in today’s Navy.”

From 1960-1984 Leeuwin trained more than 13,000 Navy members and played an impor-tant part in the development of the nation’s capability at that time.

VADM Griggs stressed that Navy was a very differ-ent organisation today to that which existed in the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

“This sort of behaviour is inconsistent with our values and the behaviours we all try to live by – it damages our people and our effectiveness to work together and achieve our mission,” he said.

GEN Hurley and VADM Griggs acknowledged that while they were confident the abusive environment at Leeuwin as described does not exist in the Defence force of today, lessons could be learnt from the review and the report would assist Defence’s ongo-ing commitment to achieve real and sustained cultural change.

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Griggs has urged all Navy personnel to read the Report on abuse at

HMAS Leeuwin. Photo: LSIS Jayson Tufrey

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NUSQN725 personnel took time out to compete in an exhibition game of Aussie rules football on a very warm Florida Saturday.

RAN personnel took on the Fort Lauderdale Fighting Squids, alongside US Navy counterparts who donned the Aussie rules jer-seys for the first time.

The game was played at Sea King Oval with the Squids gain-ing the early ascendancy, having played together as a team for a longer period than 725SQN’s two training sessions.

725SQN’s fitness and team-work shone through and after a big last quarter, 725SQN were able to run out comfortable win-ners, kicking the last five goals of the game.

Highlights of the day included goals from impact players CMDR Dave Frost and LEUT Warren Oates, a solid run from old hands WO Darren Murray, and CPO

Darren Gration, good finishing in front of goal from young guns AB Jarrod Hall and AB Liam Sulley, and strong defence from LS Brad Elliott and AB Jesse Bryant.

“This was an extremely suc-cessful day as not only was it the squadron’s first official sporting event, it was also an excellent opportunity for us to show-case one of Australia’s premier sports,” CMDR Frost said.

The match was strongly sup-ported on the sidelines by many who had never seen Australian rules football before.

One spectator said, “I had no idea what y’all were doing out there to begin with, but it didn’t take too long to catch on.”

NUSQN 725 now turns its attention to cricket where it plans to challenge the local RN exchange personnel to an Ashes exhibition match, with USN sailors and officers donning the whites.

LEUT Mark Flowerdew

COMFAA CDRE Vince Di Pietro spent a busy three days at Jacksonville in May visiting both naval bases to meet not only the squadron but all the people and moving parts that make up the future Romeo capability.

Addressing the squadron, COMFAA high-lighted the work that was progressing in Australia to prepare for the return of NUSQN725.

He described the eagerness of all those work-ing to ensure a smooth transition for the newest squadron into the RAN, and commended the efforts of the men and women in Jacksonville who represent the future of this great capability. He also took the opportunity to present a number of awards.

During the visit, COMFAA had the oppor-tunity to view aircraft maintenance activities, meet with all squadron and supporting personnel, including Resident Project Team members, on site Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky representa-tives and aircrew undergoing training at the USN Training Squadron HSM 40.

While at Naval Station Mayport, COMFAA grabbed the opportunity to fly in the MH-60R Simulator after observing a mission using the Airborne Low Frequency Sonar and the Hellfire missile systems.

The final day of the visit gave CDRE Di Pietro an opportunity to experience the MH-60R airborne.

Departing from NAS Jacksonville, he was given a complete demonstration of the capability the aircraft will deliver. This included ASW dip-ping operations, Hellfire missile simulation and a demonstration of the tactical mission set installed in the aircraft.

He was all smiles as he emerged from the aircraft after the flight, saying “the Romeo is a very impressive, highly capable maritime combat helicopter”.

“Its effective operation will rely on highly trained maintainers and aircrew,” he said.

“The dimension of what Romeo will bring to our Fleet is amazing and it has been terrific to have the opportunity to see it in action.

“I am very proud of what NUSQN725 has achieved in Jacksonville and their efforts in part-nership with the project team, NASPO, HMAS Albatross and the FAA.

“This collective effort is the foundation for many years to come.

“It is important to realise Romeo is with us for at least three decades; there are Romeo maintain-ers and aircrew of the future whose parents have not yet met – so we all need to get this right.”

CDRE Di Pietro will only have to wait anoth-er five months before he sees Romeos flying at HMAS Albatross, with the squadron due back home by the end of this year.

LS Tom Clunie

THE NUSQN725 team at NAS Jacksonville recently grew by two, with the graduation of the first RAN Aircrewmen to complete the MH-60R Basic Sensor Operators Course and achieve the qualification of SENSO.

Previous graduates have joined the USN training system after experience with RAN Seahawks; however LS Liam Carruthers and LS Tom Clunie began their Romeo training mid 2013 without this advantage.

After 10 months of intensive flying training at Naval Station Mayport with HSM40 they now join NUSQN725 as qualified SENSOs.

“The whole conversion was a great experience and an amazing opportunity,” LS Carruthers said.

“The instruction and guidance we received from the USN was excellent.

“They are solid operators and have so much experi-ence with the Seahawk.”

LS Clunie said, “the Romeo is a multi-role helicop-ter and it’s definitely a step up from previous aircraft I’ve qualified on”.

The training consisted of aircraft and ground events covering numerous missions ranging from search and rescue and utility to the primary missions of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and surface warfare (SUW). “This was definitely the most challenging part of the course,” LS Clunie said.

Their training was intense and included more than 150 hours of flight and simulator events on multiple aircraft and weapons tactics trainers.

“There are a lot of systems to operate and you really have to have a lot of crew coordination and teamwork particularly for ASW operations,” LS Clunie said. “Everything in the aircraft is geared to give you that critical piece of information and it’s an awesome piece of kit.”

LS Carruthers and Clunie will remain in the US and join NUSQN725 for operations from Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

Further on-the-job training and operations under the FAA flying management system will consolidate their USN training and they will both play a critical role when the squadron returns to Australia.

Thumbs up as new squadron matures

Aussies give US a taste of football

VIP VISIT: COMFAA CDRE Vince Di Pietro prepares to board a MH-60R Seahawk Romeo (top), presents AB Clare Lassam with the Australian Defence Medal (above) and LS Eammon O’Brien with the Operational Service Medal (right) during his visit to NUSQN725 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photos: LCDR Stephan Immerz

Team grows by two in Jacksonville

NEWCOMERS: LS Tom Clunie and LS Liam Carruthers join NUSQN725 after completing SENSO qualifications on the Romeo.

GAME ON: CPO Darren Gration, left, of NUSQN725, and LEUT Morgan Carter of the US Coastguard/RAN exchange, contest the ball during a game of Australian rules at Jacksonville. Photo: LCDR Stephan Immerz

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LEUT Andrew Ragless

LEUT Scott Jarman, who was tragi-cally killed in a motor vehicle acci-dent in Darwin on June 12, has been remembered as a compassionate, loyal, and cheeky man who touched many lives.

Family, friends and shipmates gathered at patrol boat base HMAS Coonawarra on June 18 for a memo-rial service led by CHAP Richard Quadrio.

LEUT Jarman’s partner of 12 years, Mandy Ward, and former CO CMDR Melanie Verho delivered the eulogies, both reflecting on LEUT Jarman’s gregarious personality and sense of adventure.

“Scotty never let truth get in the way of a good story,” CMDR Verho said.

“Whether he actually landed a ‘metrey’ [a Barramundi larger than 1m] we will never know, as many of Scotty’s fishing ‘warries’ got bigger and bigger, each time he spun them.

“Scotty was larger than life in so many ways, in all that he was and all that he did.

“The standout features of his ser-vice career were the friendships that he formed.

“He was a people person through

and through and he would always do whatever he could to help others.

“While Scott cared about the future, both professionally and per-sonally, it was never at the expense of living in the moment.

“While the destination mattered, it was the journey from which he gained the greatest pleasure and fulfilment.

“We would often refer to Scotty as Peter Pan, the boy who never wanted to grow up – because he so loved the life he was living, right then and there.

“While we are saddened that he was taken from us too soon, we should take comfort in knowing that he never wasted a single moment of his life,” CMDR Verho said.

Mandy reflected on the attributes that made LEUT Jarman an outstand-ing role model and mentor to others in the Navy.

“Scotty has been the most influen-tial teacher in my life,” she said.

“He made it very clear to me that his favourite part of his job – no mat-ter what the role – was being able to mentor and guide those who were lucky enough to be put in his charge.

“He encouraged others to chal-lenge themselves, and he believed in leading by example, never taking the safe option in life, and never staying close to the shore.”

‘Loyal, cheeky’ man honoured

Scott Jarman was born on April 3, 1985, Easter Sunday, at Calvary Hospital in Cairns, the first of two children to Susie and Brett Jarman. His younger sister Casey arrived 18 months later.

He was a top baseballer and an elite swimmer, compet-ing at state championships.

His childhood was filled with camping, boats, fishing and hunting, bush adventures, scouting, sailing, canoeing and more adventures.

He graduated from ADFA, completed Maritime Warfare Officer training and under-took active and operational service in Solomon Islands, the Middle East and, most recently, protecting Australia’s sovereignty in civil maritime security operations as part of patrol boat crew Attack Five.

Excluding his time at ADFA and on courses, Scott spent his entire career at sea, accu-mulating six and a half years of sea service.

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RESPECT: CO Attack Five LEUT Ryan Kelly, left, and former CO Attack Five CMDR Melanie Verho, right, lead the parade (above) before LEUT Scott Jarman’s Memorial Service at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin.INSET: LEUT Jarman’s cap and medals rest on the Attack Five flag during the service. Photos: ABIS Nicolas Gonzalez

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CPO Sky McPhee was one of three servicewomen to outline her journey at the conference, which debated the issue of women in the military.

CPO McPhee said women in male-oriented roles were not only welcome in the Navy – they were wanted, appreciated and supported.

CPO McPhee joined the Navy in 2002 from a small town on Western Port Bay near HMAS Cerberus. “I had no idea the Navy training base was only 20km away until I applied, as a naval stores sailor,” she said.

“My first mission was in HMAS Newcastle, and let me tell you, I brought up my spaghetti bolognaise as well as any man on board,” she said.

“I matched their fear, I matched their courage, I matched their professionalism and I matched their ability to hide the fact that I could tough out sea sickness.

“When I was promoted to petty officer I was the only female senior sailor on board HMAS Manoora. This is equivalent to breaking the glass ceiling,” she said.

In 2006 CPO McPhee was recommended and selected to be the first female leading seaman to post to the Logistic Support Element – Middle East.

“A female had never been posted to the role because of the risk of a female sailor working and living in a Middle Eastern country.

“My supervisors valued me enough to fight for approval making it one of the most rewarding tours,” she said.

“Yes it can sometimes feel like a male-oriented environment, but it is no different to women in civilian careers surrounded by men from the office to the board room,” CPO McPhee said.

“The Navy has recognised this and made sig-nificant and positive change.”

The other two servicewomen who told the con-ference about their journeys and achievements were WO Natalie Lockwood and SGT Tricia Reynolds.

Darryl Johnston

THE ADF is taking a leading role in engaging women in peace and secu-rity operations, according to former CDF GEN David Hurley.

“For many years, women have been identified as a vulnerable group in conflict and our role in ‘protection’ has been clear,” GEN Hurley said.

“The women, peace and security agenda calls on us to recognise their role as agents of change, not as vic-tims of conflict, and embedding this into our operations will be critical to operational effectiveness going for-ward,” GEN Hurley said

GEN Hurley was addressing the annual CDF conference in Canberra on Women, Peace and Security, from June 16-17, where he launched the Women, Peace and Security Introductory Manual.

The manual is an initiative of the Australian Civil Military Centre and the United Nations Women Australia National Committee.

“This training manual will be shared widely within the ADF and will help raise awareness about the

importance of the women, peace and security agenda, ensuring women play an important role in all aspects of the peace and security process,” GEN Hurley said.

“The international community recognises the valuable contribution women make in peace and security operations but their participation in the process remains low.”

GEN Hurley said only four of the 14 UN formal peace negotiations in 2011 included women.

MAJGEN Joseph Osterman, of the US Marines, said women helped open doors and break down barriers during his recent tour of Afghanistan.

“They were helpful in gain-ing access to local Afghan women,” MAJGEN Osterman said.

“They opened doors for us, allowing us to better understand the needs of women and children within Afghan society.”

For more information about the Defence commitment to the United Nations Women, Peace and Security Agenda see the National Action Plan website at http://www.defence.gov.au/VCDF/NAP/

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EVEN KEEL: CPO Sky McPhee speaking at the conference ... “I matched their fear, I matched their courage, I matched their professionalism and I matched their ability to hide the fact that I could tough out sea sickness.” Photo: LSIS Jayson Tufrey

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PACIFIC BOUNDIt’s business as usual as HMAS Success makes her way to Exercise RIMPAC in Hawaii, LEUT Vishal Bhakoo reports. EIGHT fellow seafarers

ashes were committed to the sea near Lord Howe Island on June 14 by the ship’s com-pany of Success.

CO CAPT Allison Norris and CHAP Colin Tett led the service, which was attended by person-nel representing all departments in Success.

After a brief eulogy in which each past member’s service history, honours and awards were read out, CAPT Norris read Psalm 23.

Eight volunteers representing the rank and rate of each past member, knelt in turn to consign the ashes to the deep. Here, LEUT Ian Murphy summed up the feel-ings of all present.

“I felt humbled to participate in such a solemn and sacred ceremony in a place of beauty and tran-quillity such as Lord Howe Island,” he said.

“I was especially moved to see an alba-tross descend at the end of the ceremony as if in blessing.”

Lest we forget ...

espite the inauspicious date, HMAS Success left Fleet Base East on Friday, June 13, bound for RIMPAC in Hawaii.

It is her first overseas deployment since 2010.

COMAUSFLT

RADM Stuart Mayer, COMSURFOR CDRE Jonathan Mead, and DG MAROPS CDRE Braddon Wheeler, were on the wharf to farewell the ship, which signified the importance of the day.

There are 24 countries involved in RIMPAC and Success along with HMAS Sheean will represent the RAN.

During the transit Success will oper-ate with HMNZS Canterbury to main-tain core skills and interoperability.

Success’ main role is replenishment of foreign warships throughout the exercise, which will help further embed replenishment qualifications in a busy environment.

The sea phase includes participating

in electronic warfare trials, aviation, boarding and seamanship exercises and culminates in a war game for all participants.

CO Success CAPT Allison Norris said her crew was looking forward to the exercise. “RIMPAC is one of the largest international exercises the RAN is involved in and provides an excellent

environment for Success to demonstrate her capability and further develop our core skills,” CAPT Norris said.

Medical Officer Success LEUT Michael Bonning said the opportunity to undertake joint exercises with many nations was exciting.

“We are looking forward to partic-ipating in a simulated mass casualty

event involving 70-90 people,” LEUT Bonning said.

Success will host the Australian reception for more than 400 guests and will be represented in sports including volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming and sailing.

The crew continued to train in all aspects of seamanship en route.

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ALOHA SUCCESS: HMAS Success sails past the iconic Sydney city skyline as she departs Fleet Base East, Garden Island for Hawaii. Photo: ABIS Tom Gibson

GONE: Last lines are slipped as Success departs. Photo: ABIS Chantell Bianchi

PREPARATION: Berthing lines are slipped as ship’s company lines the upper decks as Success departs Fleet Base East. Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind

FAREWELL: CO Success CAPT Allison Norris salutes COMAUSFLT as the ship and crew leave Sydney. Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind

ON TARGET: Bosun mates conduct continuous training of the F88 Steyr from the Flight Deck on board HMAS Success as the ship and crew make their passage to RIMPAC. Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind

IN STEP: Members of Success’ ship’s company find time for physical training en route to Hawaii. Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind

CHECK UP: The ship’s medical emergency team conducts medical checks after “Oscar” was retrieved from the water during a man overboard exercise. Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind

SOLEMN CEREMONY: LSA Daniel Colbert scatters the

ashes of former Aircrewman Thomas Kenneth Deere.

Photo: LSIS Brenton Freind

NY old sailor can tell you about the gallant service of the Navy’s three Vietnam-era destroyers, HMA Ships

Perth, Hobart and Brisbane, but not too many know about our fourth DDG, the former USS Goldsborough.

Goldsborough was laid down by the Puget Sound Bridge and Drydock Company in Seattle, Washington in January 1961.

She had a history as rich as her Australian sister ships undertaking seven deployments to Vietnam.

In April 1966, she provided gunfire support during Operation Binh Phu I, firing 594 rounds of 5-inch ammunition at Viet Cong troop concentrations and buildings.

She participated in Operation Sea Dragon in 1967, where she fired nearly 10,000 rounds in support of allied forc-es and avoided more than 800 rounds of hostile fire without damage to the ship.

Goldsborough commenced her fourth Vietnam deployment in five years in November 1968, participating in 88 gun support missions.

In 1969, Goldsborough participated in the Apollo 11 recovery mission and in early 1972 she was assigned to the recovery task force for Apollo 16.

While conducting a gunline mission in December 1972, on her final Vietnam deployment, Goldsborough was hit by coastal artillery fire, resulting in a hole almost 2m wide through an upper deck.

SGT Dave Morley takes a look at the history of a little known Australian asset USS Goldsborough.

Used destroyer an assetA

After being decommissioned and stricken from the US Naval Vessel Register in April 1993, Goldsborough was sold to Australia where her fittings and machinery would be used to pro-vide through life support for the three Australian destroyers.

The ship was towed from Hawaii to Australia berthing at Fleet Base East in Sydney in February 1994.

The Navy intended to remove equip-ment from the ship to establish training

facilities for maintenance personnel and a four-man team soon set about remov-ing equipment for installation at a new training facility.

Tony Martin, a former senior sailor on a frigate, said he was lucky to grab some .50 calibre mount parts from her in mid-94.

“When we went on her most of the goodies were being rabbited at a snappy rate,” he said.

“I think there was a chief or warrant

officer running the show and he would run all the paperwork for what was leav-ing and where it went.

“Most of the machinery went to training use and spares for the three destroyers, a great deal of the deck fit-tings went to various ships but primarily to the destroyers and frigates due to commonality of US parts and fittings.”

WO Dave Gaha, of Navy Engineering Armament Technologies Bureau at Campbell Park, was a newly

promoted PO in the Mobile Operational Technical Unit – Weapons Electrical at Fleet Base East at the time.

“As a technical unit we were tasked to evaluate the systems in the ship, in particular weapons and fire control, and to a lesser degree, sensors equipment,” he said. “We went down and did static assessments of the equipment which by their nature are very limited.

“The realisation that most power sources were still available meant that within a week we eventually had all loading and laying functions of the aft Mk 42 – 5-inch gun (Mount 52), and the Mk 13 GMLS running locally.

“Obviously these systems weren’t connected to any fire control as a lot of this equipment and its ancillary com-puters had already been removed.”

WO Gaha said they considered the forward gun, Mount 51, to be materially good for spares only, but both Mount 52 and the GMLS would be suitable as operating systems to be refurbished and used for training.

Senior Naval Historical Officer at the Seapower Centre, John Perryman, said even Goldsborough’s flag bins later proved useful.

“When I was Chief Yeoman in HMAS Success in 1996, I had them mounted in her to replace the smaller, inadequate ones that she came with,” he said. “They are still in her to this day.”

After all usable equipment had been stripped, Goldsborough was sold to an Indian company in August 1994, and towed away for ship breaking.

USEFUL ASSET: Former USS Goldsborough is berthed at Garden Island (main) as equipment such as the air search radar (inset) is removed for use in Australian ships.Photos courtesy of Seapower Centre

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THE HMAS Cerberus Naval Police Coxswains (NPCs) Office has joined forces with specialist agencies to help steer the right course for education, awareness and prevention.

In line with the NPC motto of ‘pro-active, not reactive policing’, Cerberus hosted the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and their nar-cotic detection dogs.

The visit was a huge success, allow-ing NPCs to remind Navy’s new recruits, trainees and the staff of RAN Recruit School and Cerberus of the ADF’s zero drug tolerance policy.

Using the dogs allowed NPCs to be visible while bringing the message home and showing the team from Border Protection Services that Navy means business.

As Cerberus is Navy’s largest train-ing establishment with more than 2500 people located there at any time, the Cerberus NPC team has its work cut out for it, but the news of late has been all good.

A review of figures indicates that during 2013-2014 there has been a marked decline in disciplinary incidents at the establishment, which the NPC Office attributes to proactive policing

activities that educate and reinforce Navy’s core values and messages.

WONPC Graeme Meadowcroft said the job of an NPC was not limited to mobile and foot patrols of the establish-ment.

“Cerberus has some unique challeng-es for a NPC,” WO Meadowcroft said.

“You have to understand that a lot of what you deal with is a result of new people making mistakes while they’re adjusting to life in the Navy.

“Most actions aren’t malicious, they just don’t understand how serious Navy is compared to where they’ve come from; high school, university, jobs in the private sector.”

The Cerberus NPCs keeps remind-ers fresh by using LED sign messages on the entry and exits points to the base and by working with the local Hastings police to conduct random breath testing of all motorists entering the base.

“While holding such large-scale operations inconveniences some motor-ists, the results are impressive and ulti-mately ensure Cerberus is a safe place for all road users and, importantly, all our marching squads,” WO Meadowcroft said.

No ADF members have blown a posi-tive response at the RBTs and there were no positive finds by the drug dogs.

NPCs work with agencies on policing

ON THE BEAT: From left, Customs officer Dave Breslin and DD Lang, LSNPC Grieg Murray, WONPC Graeme Meadowcroft and Customs officer Luke Fleury and DD Horton conduct drug detection training.

PROACTIVE: LSNPC Michael Cross conducts random breath testing at HMAS Cerberus. Photos: PO Eric Coates

LSIS Helen Frank

AFTER months of training with synthetic airframes, NUSHIP Canberra’s Air Department was exposed to the real thing at HMAS Albatross on June 11.

The team conducted aviation operations training with an MRH-90 helicopter on the LHD dummy deck, which simulates the ship’s flight deck.

The ship’s aircraft directors mar-shalled the helicopter in for landing and experienced the full down wash of the main rotor blades as the air-craft hovered over the landing spot.

Commander Air Canberra CMDR Pau l Moggach sa id the flight control team and Joint Battlefield Airspace Controllers also attended the training to exer-cise communications procedures between Flying Control, Air Traffic Control, the flight deck team and the aircraft.

“This training allowed us to

develop fundamental communica-tion procedures that will allow safe and efficient aviation operations in the LHD,” CMDR Moggach said.

“We haven’t had a ship of this size and capability in the Navy for many years, so coordinating the dif-ferent skills sets to meet the overall command requirements of the ship is one of the challenges we face.

“I am particularly confident the challenges are being met, the team has been working really well together.”

The MRH-90 conducted launch and recovery procedures on each of the flight deck spots and also practised a vertical replenishment evolution where an underslung load is moved from one ship to another.

The main focus of the training was to test Canberra’s new stand-ard operating procedures for multi-spot-deck operations, which also included simulated communication with the bridge.

During the week of training, the Air Department also received a brief

on the MRH-90 capabilities and a demonstration of the aircraft’s man-ual blade fold and spread evolution.

“It was realised that a large, multi-spot-air-capable ship would require a significant effort in terms of managing the flight deck, par-ticularly in terms of aircraft move-ment, aircraft safety and accident response, so the category was stood up to meet that requirement,” CMDR Moggach said.

AB Robert Brook, one of the 45 Air Department personnel on board Canberra, waited for three years to change category to aviation support and is now thrilled to be a part of the Fleet Air Arm.

“Our job involves aircraft move-ments, first response to any heli-copter crash rescue incident on the flight deck and general flight deck and hangar husbandry,” AB Brook said.

“I’m really looking forward to deploying with the LHD, getting out there and doing the job.”

Flight deck crew prepares

CAPT Matthew Way

AFTER 15 years in B Block at HMAS Cerberus the ADF School of Catering (ADFSC) renovated, relocated and reopened in A block on June 12.

The move is part of a series of upgrades and changes Training Authority – Maritime Logistics and Health (TA-ML&H) is conducting following a review into training and an overhaul of the Maritime Logistics Branch.

The ADFSC, responsible for providing triservice initial employ-ment and post-graduate cook and steward/operator catering training, has run more than 750 courses from its previous location.

Director TA-ML&H CMDR Rachel Thompson said moving the school meant more classrooms, upgraded equipment and signalled one of many changes to the TA, including the forging of a closer rela-tionship between the ADFSC and the RAN Maritime Logistics School.

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“Moving the ADFSC to its new premises is a positive step towards delivering training excellence to our future cooks, stewards and catering personnel across the three services.”

POML-C Rob Bateman, a cater-

ing instructor at ADFSC said it was great to have more of the Training Authority collocated.

“It will bring us closer as a train-ing element and our lines of com-munication will now be clearer,” PO Bateman said. “The revamped building will breathe new life into the school and our training.”

REMOVALISTS: From left, POML-C Rick Fenn, WO 2 Rick Griffiths, POML-S Craig Keygan, SGT Helene Jones and POML-C Rob Bateman help move the School of Catering at HMAS Cerberus. Photo: ABIS Cassie McBride

GUIDANCE: LS Stephen Cherrington from NUSHIP Canberra directs his flight deck team out from under a MRH-90 helicopter at HMAS Albatross. Photo: LSIS Helen Frank

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Officerrestricted court MartialOne charge of altering a service document – DFDA s 55(1)(c)One charge of using a forged document – DFDA s 61(3) and Criminal Code 1995 s 145.1(1)The member was accused of altering a document, and subsequently using the forged document to receive service items. The member pleaded guilty to both charges and was found guilty of both charges. The member was reduced in rank, fined $2000 and severely reprimanded.

NcODefence force MagistrateOne charge of using a forged document

– DFDA s 61(3) and Criminal Code Act 1995 s 145.1(1)One charge of prejudicial conduct – DFDA s 60(1) (alternative charge)The member was accused of using a forged document to claim service status that the member had not met. The member pleaded not guilty to both charges. The member was found guilty of the alternative charge. The member was reduced in rank.

Other raNksrestricted court Martial One charge of act of indecency without consent – DFDA s 61(3) and Crimes Act 1900 (ACT) s 60(1)One charge of assault on service land – DFDA s 33(a) (alternative charge)One charge of failing to comply with a lawful order – DFDA s 29(1)

The member was accused of entering the room of, and inappropriately touching, another member. The member pleaded not guilty to the first two charges and guilty to the remaining charge. The member was found not guilty of the first two charges and guilty of the remaining charge, that of failure to comply with a lawful order. The member was fined $2336.35.

Defence force Magistrate One charge of disobeying a lawful command – DFDA s 27(1)

The member was accused of disobeying a lawful command from a superior relating to the movement of a service item. The member pleaded guilty to the charge and was found guilty. The member was convicted without punishment, conditional on good behaviour for 12 months.

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REMUNERATION that better reflects reservists’ service obliga-tions and contribution to capability came into effect on June 26.

Assistant Defence Minister Stuart Robert said the reserve allow-ance reforms would not only benefit reservists, but would also cut red tape.

“The changes to reserve remuner-ation reflect the increasing integration of the reserve workforce into a total ADF workforce model,” Mr Robert said.

“These positive reforms have two objectives. First, to better align reserve allowances with permanent ADF members’ allowances; and sec-ond to cut red tape and the adminis-trative burden associated with pro-cessing reserve allowances.

“The change to reserve allowance reflects the fact that reservists are becoming increasingly integrated into the total ADF workforce and experi-ence many of the same challenges as permanent ADF members on the days they serve.”

Reserve allowance will be simpli-fied and streamlined into the over-arching Salary Related Allowance

Group to facilitate equitable and effi-cient remuneration of ADF members.

The proposed new rate of reserve allowance also contains a small rolled-in component of separation allowance (for short term absences).

The changes to Reserve remunera-tion include:• Increasing the rate of reserve allow-

ance to 75 per cent of service allow-ance, or $26.56 per day. The old rate was only $13.15 per day, or 37 per cent of the service allowance;

• Aligning reserve eligibility for sep-aration allowance with permanent ADF members, including allowing eligible reservists to access separa-tion allowance for separations from dependants for a period of more than 60 days; and

• Removing the redundant attendance allowance.

“Defence is modernising the way in which reservists are remunerated for their service and in doing so has removed administrative burdens to both the reservist and unit clerical staff,” Mr Robert said.

The loss of attendance allow-ance will be offset by the increase in reserve allowance for 92 per cent of reservists currently eligible for the

two lower rates of the allowance. The remaining 8 per cent will incur a loss to some degree: • Reservists below the rank of com-

mander on the two highest rates of the allowance will experience a monetary loss of either $8.24 or $13.64, and

• All commanders and captains will experience a monetary loss equiv-alent to the full rate of the allow-ance (ie. between $4.55 and $27.05 for each day of attendance). There is no offset effect for members at these ranks because they effectively already receive 100 per cent service allowance in their daily rate of salary.

Defence currently compensates permanent ADF members for a range of disabilities that are universally experienced through service allow-ance. Reserve allowance is the reserve equivalent of service allowance.

In amending the calculation meth-od for reserve allowance to a fixed percentage of the daily rate of service allowance, any other change to the service allowance rate, the relativ-ity will be automatically flowed on to reserve allowance.

This meets Defence’s principle of increasing efficiencies.

Changes better reflect service

LCDR Helen Walker

ONE hundred Navy officers graduated from HMAS Creswell on June 19 after 20 weeks’ initial training.

Outgoing CN VADM Ray Griggs reviewed the graduating class of 77 men and 23 women.

The new officers will now move to specialist training throughout the fleet, or undertake tertiary studies at ADFA. Graduates intend to specialise in a wide range of fields, including logistics, war-fare, medical, dental and engineering.

It is the first graduating class to have trained in groups under the new divi-sional names Clarkson, Getting, Moran, Rankin and Waller.

These divisions commemorate Australia’s own naval history, rather than shared history with Great Britain.

Trainees’ time at Creswell involves an intense period of both practical and theo-retical instruction.

It includes the history and ethos of the RAN, as well as an introduction to communications, logistics and naval

systems. In addition, all trainees undergo weapons instruction, qualify in first aid, are introduced to fire-fighting and ship damage repair, as well as qualifying in small boats. All of this practical training was reinforced by two weeks on board HMAS Choules.

CO Creswell CAPT Stephen Hussey said every one of the young men and women graduating should be proud of their achievements.

“They have excelled in their initial entry training and join a Navy and a fleet that will offer them fantastic careers, along with many opportunities for adven-ture and professional reward,” CAPT Hussey said.

Graduating officer SBLT Joshua Hynes said he was looking forward to the next step in his career.

“I am sad to be saying goodbye to some very good friends, but excited to step into a new and challenging phase of my training,” SBLT Hussey said.

It was VADM Griggs’ last Passing out Parade before taking up his appointment as VCDF.

Officers on the move

WELL DONE: Former CN VADM Ray Griggs speaks to MIDN Danica Latus while he inspects the guard during the NEOC 50 passing out parade at HMAS Creswell. Photo: LSIS Yuri Ramsey

ROM August 1, PINs will become the main form of card pay-ment authorisation in Australia.

From this date you will not be allowed to sign for credit and debit card purchases when you are buying a product at a point of sale. You will be able to still sign, however, when using chip-less cards with a magnetic strip at the back.

In other limited circumstanc-es, such as when using a card issued from a bank overseas, a signature will still be a valid form of verification.

No PIN neededThe change won’t impact

online shopping, telephone purchases or contactless card transactions (such as Visa’s payWave and MasterCard’s PayPass) where you wave your card or ‘tap and go’ to authorise purchases under $100.

Why a PIN is safer Your PIN transaction is

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ATING good food pro-motes overall health and well-being, but diet can also effect how people feel.

Research also suggests mood might influence the foods people choose to eat.

Enjoying a wide variety of vegeta-bles, fruits, nuts, seeds, wholegrain cere-als, legumes, low-fat dairy, lean meat and oily fish, for instance, is associated with reductions in mood swings, depres-sion and anxiety.

The opposite effect can result from a diet based on foods high in refined sugar (such as lollies), one that combines high levels of sugar and fat (such as cakes and pastries), or involves high intakes of caffeine or alcohol.

The nutrients found in healthy foods appear to work together to cause the brain to produce the feel-good hormone serotonin, which is associated with improved mood and relaxation.

Eating foods that maintain a steady blood-sugar level within the appropriate range, such as wholegrain cereals, help to stabilise mood.

Results of research on the connection between food selection and poor mood are reasonably consistent − people in a negative frame of mind are more likely to choose sugary, fatty or salty foods rather than nutritious ones.

Indulgence foods may boost energy and improve mood in the short term, but these positive effects are usually fleeting. For some people, such effects can be fol-lowed by guilt (because they know those foods aren’t good for them) and a con-sequent drop in mood. This can trigger worse eating habits, setting up a vicious circle.

Better ways of overcoming negative thoughts include exercising, which has been shown to improve mood by reduc-ing anxiety and stress, or doing fun things such as watching a film, listening to music or visiting friends. Such activities not only enhance mood, but also assist in

controlling comfort food intake.The connection between food selec-

tion and positive mood (if there is one) is still unclear.

Research suggests people in a good mood are more likely to prefer nutritious foods and focus on the long-term benefits of a healthy diet. But other studies point to the potential for people in a good mood to consume comfort foods or overeat.

There’s also evidence suggesting some people in a positive mood are more likely to choose healthy foods if they feel their good mood is going to last. If not, they may to choose indulgence foods in the belief they will help to sustain posi-tive feelings. Other research indicates that regardless of mood, long-term, future-focused thinking can lead to healthier food choices.

There’s evidence for gender differenc-es in the effects of mood on consumption of comfort foods. One study found that women are more likely to eat indulgence foods when they’re feeling depressed, lonely or guilty, while men are more likely to turn to soups, pasta and steaks as a reward when they’re feeling upbeat.

Studies also show that a meal can have an impact on mood days later. This association is stronger for negative moods, so consumption of excessive energy (kilojoules), saturated fat and sodium is associated with a worse mood two days after.

The association between eating fruits and vegetables one day and being in a positive mood the next day is stronger for men, but both men and women experi-ence a mood lift after eating vegetables.

What, then, can we conclude from the current evidence about the relationship between food and mood? Well, research has highlighted some interesting and complex relationships that we’re only now starting to tease out. What we can say is that eating a well-balanced diet may confer not only physical health benefits, but also better mental health through improved mood.

Biting into feel-good fare

HIGH BEFORE FALL: Those so-called comfort foods might leave you feeling depressed and guilty. Photo: LSIS Jayson Tufrey

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AFTER 35km riding up hill, down dale and even along a beach, HMAS Cairns PTI POPT Kristian Weldon and ABMT Jake Machen could only be separated at the finish line by a photo – no bull. The bull featured in the longer 70km event.

This year’s Rural, Rainforest, Reef (RRR) Mountain Bike Challenge on June 1 began at Mount Molloy’s Wetherby Station and wound through creek crossings, cow trails, sugarcane plantations, rain-forest and even an old railway line.

With a finishing line at Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, the route encompassed Far North Queensland’s unique and diverse environment.

A seasoned veteran, PO Weldon, competing in his fourth RRR, drew on his experience to finish ahead of AB Machen by just 1sec, finishing in 1hr 47min 41sec.

“I love this race, it has every-thing and I guess having done it before helped me pinch it at the end,” PO Weldon said.

PO Weldon and AB Machen fin-ished in 51st and 52nd place overall and AB Machen said he would be back to reverse the result.

“It’s a great rivalry we have going, and when I return after completing my PTI course I’ll blow them all out of the water,” AB Machen said.

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Stevenson takes half ironman LEUT Dave Stevenson was the ADF’s half-ironman win-ner at the Cairns triathlon on June 8.

He finished the 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km event in 4hr 37min.

LS Kevin McEwan, of AUSCDT-4, pushed the leader in the full ironman.

The 3.8km swim, 80km bike ride and 42.2km event was won by FLTLT Marcus Lisle. But LS McEwan was second, 20min behind, in 9:47 after chasing hard on the marathon leg at the end.

Thirty-one Defence per-sonal converged on Cairns for the event with 2000 other competitors. Nine of the ADF members were doing their first ironman and three of those had never done a triathlon before.

Prop named best in game twoPROP Shayne O’Reilly was judged the Australian Services Rugby Union’s best player in the second of two representative games against NSW teams after the ADF championships in May.

He was one of 13 Navy players named in a 26-man ASRU squad that went a week-long camp at HMAS Penguin. Ten of these play-ers were ASRU debutants.

The team played two games, losing to NSW Suburban Rugby Union in Mosman and then NSW Country at Singleton.

ASRU’s next match is against the Northern Territory Rugby Union Mosquitoes in Darwin on August 23.

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AFTER playing a big part in the Navy team winning the ADF tenpin bowling championship, LCDR Tracey Petrass has some personal accolades to cherish.

Not only was she selected for the ADF national team for the first time, she was also awarded the Ron Iverson Award for the Best and Fairest player during the tourna-ment, an award selected by her peers.

“I was quite chuffed,” she said.And with good reason. Until she joined a weekly local

league in Canberra in 2008 “just for fun”, LCDR Petrass, the Navy Team Leader of the Directorate of Complaint Resolution, was somewhat of a tenpin mum.

“I haven’t really thought about it, but I guess I watched hundreds on hundreds of games without actually playing,” she said.

Her son Justin began playing when he was about 10, rising to be runner-up in the Australian junior champion-ships.

In all her years on the sidelines, she did the typical parent thing: getting him to the alley on time, spectating, supporting, even serving as a junior team manager.

She first entered the ADF championship in 2010 with no expectations of ever making the combined team.

This year she did, taking the last of 20 available berths on the strength of her performances and is the only woman in the team.

LCDR Steve Reynolds, who was captain of the Navy team of six, was full of praise.

“It is pretty hard for a female to compete at this level with the more powerful male bowlers so she has done exceptionally well to be selected in her own right,” he said.

She was one of only five women and 32 men who competed in the ADF championships at Point Cook from June 1-6.

Aside from winning the interservice title, LS Derek Adams also flew the flag for Navy by winning the Masters.

This year saw some incredibly high scoring games with four members all tying for the highest game of the tournament. They each scored a fantastic 279 which to the layman means that, from a possible 12 strikes and perfect 300 game, they only missed one.

Ten members finished with an average, over 20 games, of 200+ per game, the top four finishing 220+.

The ADF team will now compete against the best bowlers from Australia and New Zealand in Rachuig and the restricted teams challenge at the 53rd Australian Adult National Championships in Sydney from October 2-25.

ADF team members: LS Derek Adams, CPO Brad Fullerton, LCDR Steven Reynolds and LCDR Tracey Petrass.

Interservice Challenge: 1 – Navy, 2 – RAAF, 3 – ArmyState Challenge: 1 – NSW, 2 – Qld, 3 – ACTSingles Champion: 1 – SGT Keiran Wyllie (RAAF), Runner up – LS Derek AdamsMasters Winner: 1 – LS Adams, Run-ner up – LAC Daniel SodermanGB Plate Winner: 1 – CPL Gay Arnell (Army), Runner up – SGT Gordon Evans (RAAF)Most Valuable Player: WO2 Rodney ParkerBest and Fairest:LCDR Tracey Petrass

Navy bowls them over SPORT SHORTS

IN FRAME: LS Derek Adams shows the form that enabled him to take out the Masters division of the ADF Tenpin Bowling Championships at Point Cook. Photo: CPL Gay Arnell

No bull in a photo finish

CO Cairns CMDR Anthony Powell and LSPT Justin Bailey took on the longer 70km event to see who was the fittest.

A dedicated and passionate mountain biker, LS Bailey was the firm favourite to cross the line first for Defence and he didn’t disappoint.

“I don’t like to lose, it’s all or nothing,” LS Bailey said before the race.

His resolution paid off with a strong finish in 4:14 earning him 73rd place overall and putting him in 20th place in the elite division of the race.

CMDR Powell had a different plan and said his approach would be a bit more vigilant.

“Age and experience has taught me that the more mature bodies take longer to mend, so my aim is

to avoid the stacks,” CMDR Powell said before the race.

Fortunately for him he did, which included the wild bull that hit a competitor during the race.

“The rider in front of me was hit by a large white bull at the end of the short and fast downhill,” he said.

He said the rider had to pull over and assess the damage to his bike but was unharmed, as was the bull.

CMDR Powell managed to finish the race in a respectable 5:10, 113th overall and 16th in the Super Master Division.

In a display of true Navy team work, all competitors trained together on Cairns local mountain bike haunts.

As Australia’s longest running mountain bike race, more than 400 participants competed in the races.

OFF ROAD: LSPTI Justin Bailey, ABMT Jake Machen and CMDR Anthony Powell training for the RRR in Cairns. Photo: AB Kate Jolley

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30 YEARS OF SERVICE

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Pilot SBLT Will Gladding has been in the RAN for four years and flying Squirrels for 18 months,Navy pilots are tasked with flying in extremely challenging conditions day and night and in all kinds of weather, taking off and landing on a ship’s moving flight deck.“The AS350 is a fun and reliable aircraft to fly.“The most enjoyable part of my job is continually being able to push my comfort zone to achieve the mission.”

Aviation Technician Avionics SMN Dana Cunniffe is a new addition to the team. She joined the squadron about two months ago after a gap year and time in the reserves.Avionics technicians assess and repair a range of aircraft components including the electrical systems, flight instruments, communications systems and navigation systems. “I enjoy working on the Squirrels because they’re a great training platform and 723SQN has a fantastic learning environment.“As an ATV, our work includes maintaining the electrical systems, replacing components and fault finding.”

Aviation Technician AircraftCPO Glenn Cleary is a senior maintenance technician who has been in the RAN 16 years, most of which has been spent on Squirrels.Aircraft technicians are essentially aircraft mechanics, responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft systems and components including the engine and flight control systems, helicopter transmissions and landing gear. “I coordinate maintenance for flight line operations and ensure aircraft are ready to meet the squadron’s flying requirements.“It’s rewarding to see the training continuum and the Squirrel’s importance to the Fleet Air Arm.”

Aircrewman PO Greg Rose has been in the RAN 16 years and has been an aircrewman for 11 years.Aircrewman are trained in a variety of differing aviation subjects, including combat survival, air traffic control, aviation medicine, and meteorology, which enables them to perform as a crew member in Navy operational aircraft. Basic aircrewman training qualifies them as specialists in the areas of winching, external load lifting, navigation and search and rescue prior to undertaking sensor operator training on front line squadrons. “What I like most about the Squirrel is its reliability. “It’s been a training aircraft for numerous years. “It does the job we require it to do and it does it very well.”

Aviation Warfare OfficerSBLT James Bashford has been in the RAN four years and working with Squirrels for one year.

Maritime aviation warfare officers are tactical coordinators and mission commanders. General flying duties include mission planning and execution, and navigation and management of the weapons systems and tactical communications on board the aircraft. “They’re a great training aircraft – they take you back to the basic essentials of aviation.”

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SPECS: engine – Arriel 1B; shaft horsepower – 641 HP; crew – 2-4; gross weight – 2100kg; empty weight – 1334kg; useful internal load – 766kg; useful external load – 750kg; length – 12.99m; width – 2.25m; height – 3.33m; rotor diameter – 10.69m; max speed – 155 knots/286km/h; cruise speed – 110 knots/220km/h; fuel burn-off – 170L/h; range – 590km; service ceiling – 16,000ft/4876m; winch capacity –136kg, 50m cable

SOARING SUCCESS

QUIRRELS have seen operational service in two theatres since their intro-duction in 1984.

723SQN, at HMAS Albatross operates 13 Squirrel AS350BA helicopters.

The Squirrel helicopters initially provided an interim aviation capabili-ty for guided missile frigates in read-iness for the introduction into service of the Seahawk helicopter.

When the Australian govern-ment deployed HMA Ships Darwin, Adelaide and Success to the Gulf of Oman on Operation Damask in 1990, 723SQN embarked a Squirrel in each of the ships.

The Squirrels received extensive operational modifications includ-ing GPS navigation, radar warning equipment, night-vision devices and

thermal imagers before deploying. This first detachment had no elec-tronic detection or counter-measure equipment and was armed only with machine guns.

A 723SQN Squirrel was embarked in HMAS Sydney when Sydney and Brisbane relieved Darwin and Adelaide in December 1990.

When Operation Desert Storm, the final assault to push Iraqi forc-es out of Kuwait, commenced on January 17, 1991, 723SQN’s Squirrel continued to perform a varied range of tasks.

These included mine search, com-bat SAR, surveillance, and early warn-ing of any potential threat arising.

A 723SQN Squirrel was embarked in HMAS Anzac in September 1999 for Operation Warden, the Australian response to the East Timor crisis.

This aircraft took part in surface search operations.

Navy Squirrels also assisted the civil community during the Canberra bushfires in 2003. Today, one is still embarked in HMAS Parramatta.

The Squirrel is the lead helicopter for the initial rotary wing training of Navy pilots, aviation warfare officers and aircrewmen.

This training prepares navy air-crew for their operational flying con-versions on the front line operational squadrons.

As well as aircrew training, the Squirrel also provides fleet support for range clearances, flight deck procedural training and the conduct of work-ups and aviation sea safety assessments.

In addition, when tasked, the air-craft provides an embarked capability on major fleet units.

SGT Dave Morley and LSIS Jayson Tufrey visited HMAS Albatross on the 30th anniversary of the Squirrel helicopters

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THE current CO of 723SQN is just as enthusiastic about the Squirrel as the first CO was when it was received into the squadron 30 years previously.

CMDR Alan Moore said he first flew the Squirrel 25 years ago.

“I thought at the time they were an amazing piece of equipment because I’d never flown helicopters before,” CMDR Moore said.

“I’d gone through the RAAF pilot training and flown the CT-4 and then

Macchis, but I’d always wanted to fly helicopters so it was fantastic.

“I really enjoyed my first experi-ence. It was a great opportunity to be a Navy helicopter pilot and I have enjoyed flying helicopters ever since.”

CMDR Moore said 25 years on, he still thought the Squirrels were fantastic.

“We’ve got one Squirrel embarked in HMAS Parramatta and will hope-fully have a flight on HMAS Anzac when she departs on a round-the-world trip soon,” he said.

“So she’s still at sea, we’re still training pilots, aviation warfare offic-ers and aircrewman and we’re still undertaking Defence Aid to the Civil Community, and we just keep doing it.”

CMDR Moore was eager to point out the Squirrel’s impeccable safety record. “It’s quite inhospitable where we ask them to work, but they have flown over 100,000 hours with the Navy and there have been no fatalities or serious injuries,” he said.

“That’s primarily due to the pro-fessionalism and dedication of the

squadron team, in particular the flying instructors, maintenance teams and support agencies.

“Apart from painting them grey, putting a GPS in them and some crash seats in the front, the aircraft basi-cally looks the same as when we first received them 30 years ago.

“The Squirrel is a real success story but, unfortunately, in four or five years it will be phased out and consigned to the history books, as a new ADF heli-copter training system is planned to be introduced.”

The Squirrels’ 30th anniversary on May 14 passed without much fanfare because 723SQN was too busy doing what it does to stop and celebrate.

CMDR Moore said the squadron just kept working.

“We told the local community and I told the squadron what we’d achieved, but we were in the middle of aircrew training and tasking, so we recognised it and just kept going,” he said.

“We’ll have a dedicated ceremony later in the year.”

CAPT Cris George (retd) was CO 723SQN when the Squirrels were introduced in 1984.

He said he had always been a little concerned the word the Squirrel and its people were required to do had been overlooked.

“There is a widespread view, I think, that we bought a bunch of civil helicopters, embarked them in ships and that was that until we got some ‘proper’ ones,” he said.

“The Squirrels embarked in the frigates as an interim aircraft and con-tinued dedicated embarked operations until 1997.

“In terms of corrosion and crack-ing, it was comparable to that expe-rienced by other embarked naval helicopters.”

CAPT George said embarking the Squirrel on the quite lively FFG was actually a challenging, delicate and carefully planned evolution.

“Not all Air Force and Navy per-sonnel at the time were sure it was going to work out well,” he said.

“This was mostly because the aircraft had not been optimised for that role and the concept had not been well assessed before the aircraft’s procurement.

“And that was because it was a new operational ground for the Navy

and the Squirrel had not been operat-ed at sea by any other navy or organi-sation that we were aware of.”

CAPT George said the AS350 Squirrel was a remarkable aircraft for its time.

“Their excellent performance at sea is in large part down to the ship’s flights at the front end and, of course, to the people of our aviation-capable ships,” he said.

“The Squirrel flights introduced the Navy to multiple-flight small ship helicopter operations.

“While the Squirrel wasn’t opti-mised by its design for the embarked role, it performed well and safely at sea.

“It enjoyed a good power margin and effective controls in most condi-tions.”

CAPT George said although the Squirrel was simple in its systems with little of today’s redundancy, it proved to be a most reliable aircraft.

“It was a delight to fly and very early in its service gained the trust of its operators,” he said.

CAPT George flew 11 types of aircraft during his Navy service but didn’t have a favourite.

“My favourite aircraft was the one that got me home at night,” he said.

The Squirrel saw operational service in the MEAO in 1990-91 and again during East Timor operations.

‘REAL SUCCESS STORY’The inaugural CO of 723SQN and the current CO talk to SGT Dave Morley about the AS350 Squirrel

‘Excellent performance’

IN CHARGE: Former CO 723SQN CAPT Cris George (retd) with current CO 723SQN CMDR Allan Moore in front of a Squirrel helicopter at HMAS Albatross. Photo: LSIS Yuri Ramsey

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MULTI-PURPOSE: Aircrew practise surface swimmer jumps as part of Squirrel training (left) as a pilot readies a Squirrel to land on HMAS Sydney’s flight deck (above).

VITAL ROLE: A Squirrel from HMAS Darwin provides cover while a boarding party from a British Lynx is lowered onto the Iraqi ship Tadmur to enforce UN sanctions in September 1990 in the Gulf of Oman. Photo courtesy of AWM