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SURVIVING AT CLOSE QUARTERSThe Infantry Integrated Combat course isn’t about making soldiers martial arts experts, it’s about surviving a combat situation, writes Cpl Max Bree

AN ASSAILANT surprises a soldier clearing a room, stab-bing him with a knife that’s caught by body armour.

The soldier quickly grabs the assail-ant’s neck, starts pushing him across the room and yells “Assist! Assist! Assist!”

The assailant repeatedly swings the knife but can’t land another hit on the soldier who has him at arm’s length by the throat.

After a brief struggle, a second sol-dier comes in, grabs the assailant from behind and takes him to the ground. The assailant is disarmed, moved onto his stomach and secured.

The scenario was part of an Infantry Integrated Combat (IIC) course held at 8/9RAR in April and run by Cpl Adam Noke to prepare soldiers for close-quar-ter fights following a weapon stoppage or surprise attack.

“It’s about surviving the fight, not making people black belts in Jujitsu,” he said.

“You’re going to cop a punch, you’re going to cop a blow to the body and you’re going to have to deal with it for 20 seconds until your number two man comes in.

“In a real threat environment there’s a chance you’re going to deal with being bitten, slashed or cut.”

The week-long courses have been run for trainees at Singleton since August 2015 and Cpl Noke’s course at 8/9RAR was the first conducted at an infantry battalion to train NCOs as IIC instructors.

“It works just like a weapons instruc-tor qual,” Cpl Noke said. “As long as the

guys have TAE10 [a training and educa-tion qualification] they never need to recertify and can keep running courses.”

Cpl Noke said IIC didn’t involve tra-ditional martial arts training and func-tioned more like immediate action drill in close-quarters.

“It’s designed for that 17-year-old with no fighting experience, who gets into a combat situation, to survive a fight,” he said.

“If you pull the trigger and nothing happens, or if someone you don’t see grabs you, that’s when IIC starts.”

Without having done a lot of martial arts, LCpl David Hill, of 8/9RAR, said the skills were easy to learn.

“With your body armour and gear on you feel invincible,” he said.

“You learn to use your equipment and bodyweight in the most effective way to dominate the enemy.

“Although sparing with a bunch of infantry dudes is never going to be at 50 per cent strength – it’s always 100 per cent with these guys.”

LCpl Hill said IIC could also apply to the guardian angel role soldiers from 8/9RAR recently performed in Iraq.

“If you’re guarding someone in a room and an enemy pulls a knife, you can control the attacker against a wall or on the ground before your battle buddy comes in,” he said.

The newly trained NCOs will now look to teach IIC to the rest of the battalion.

“They’ll love it,” LCpl Hill said. “I thought it might have been a waste of time but it has a lot of relevance and that means people will want to learn it. Plus, who doesn’t like punching their friends?”

Teaching skills to win the fight

Cpl Max Bree

AS THE second eldest of four brothers, Cpl Adam Noke knew something about fighting from a young age.

“My big brother Nelson would get the other two to pick on me and I’d have to fight them all,” he said.

“He’d protect them when I fought back and then he’d fight me.

“We’d fight each other but noth-ing would come between us and we’re still best mates to this day.”

Years later, Cpl Noke was involved in writing Infantry Integrated Combat (IIC) doctrine for close-quarter fighting.

“There was no doctrine on how to handle those situations where you have to fight with all your kit and weapons,” he said.

“We had bayonet drills but ‘In! Out! On guard!’ isn’t going to help if an enemy blindsides you or grabs you from behind.”

The journey started with a dem-onstration of special forces close-quarter fighting by former com-mando Sgt Paul Cale at the School of Infantry.

From there, Cpl Noke – along with Capt Jacob Kleinman and Sgt Michael Kitcher – started to devel-op doctrine that would become IIC.

“I took to it because of my MMA [mixed martial arts] background, and I was really interested in getting something done with some new doctrine,” he said.

Cpl Noke was first introduced to the sport by his younger brother Kyle, who went on to become a professional MMA fighter, com-peting overseas in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Development of IIC started at Singleton in mid-2014 with pilot and draft courses being run until

“If you’re guarding someone in a room and an enemy pulls a knife, you can control the attacker against a wall

or on the ground before your battle buddy comes in.– LCpl David Hill,

8/9RAR

Cpl Adam Noke, right, instructs soldiers on the Infantry Integrated Combat course.

From left: Sgt Ty Dansie, LCpl Gary Micallef and LCpl John McFadyen learn close-quarter fighting skills on the Infantry Integrated Combat course. Photos by Cpl Max Bree

From left: LCpl Gary Micallef, LCpl John McFadyen and

LCpl Peter Shields.

Pte Ryan McCully is tackled to the ground by two “enemy”. From left: Cpl Robin

Percival, Cpl Nigel Tegg and LCpl Sam Frater.

the program was finalised in late 2015.

Cpl Noke said the result was simpler and more practical skills for infantry soldiers compared to the all-corps Military Self Defence (MSD) course.

“MSD combined about 80 move-ments from two or three different martial arts,” he said.

“To be able to learn and apply what those guys picked up over 20 years in a week isn’t really possible.

“And to be able to remember those martial art skills in the heat of battle is almost impossible.”

Instead, IIC was designed to be quickly taught and easily remem-bered.

“IIC is 17 movements – it’s more of a drill,” Cpl Noke said.

“To get from the first movement to the last, it’s a flowing effect that rolls together.

“It gives you the opportunity to survive a situation and dominate an opponent.”

“My big brother Nelson would

get the other two [brothers] to pick

on me and I’d have to fight them all.

– Cpl Adam Noke, 8/9RAR

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Maj Felicity Hamblin

MOTHERS’ Day was celebrated a little differently for many families this year as 420 soldiers, sailors, airmen and women were farewelled at RAAF Base Edinburgh ahead of their depar-ture to the Middle East.

About 300 soldiers, mainly from 7RAR, will shortly deploy to Iraq as part of Task Group Taji 3 (TGT3) under Operation Okra, while another 120 soldiers from 7RAR will deploy to Afghanistan as part of Operation Highroad.

Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and children cheered on their family members from the “Pig Pen”, the home of 7RAR, as the deploying personnel marched on parade together for the final time before they departed Australia.

Margo Cole, the wife of 7RAR’s Sgt Mick Cole, said it was an emotional moment for her three young children as they prepared to say goodbye to their father for six months.

“It’s a different way to spend Mother’s Day, but it was great to be here and for the kids to watch their dad marching on parade before he goes over-seas,” she said.

“This is Mick’s fifth deployment since we’ve had kids so it does make it a bit tough, but we’ve had a great day and I’m stoked that we could all be here together.”

Commander 1 Bde Brig Ben James said the preparation undertaken by the soldiers, sailors, airmen and women ensured they had the skills and focus required to take on the challenges that lay ahead in their deployed roles.

“Our personnel have undertaken some hard and realistic training in prep-aration for this deployment and I know they will all do an exceptional job train-ing the Iraqi soldiers and providing force protection in Afghanistan,” he said.

“As the brigade heads in to its ‘ready’ year, this parade and the training that has led to this day really highlight the key roles and responsibilities 1 Bde is about to undertake.”

The third rotation of the ADF’s Building Partner Capacity contin-gent – TGT3 – is a combined force of Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel.

Commander TGT3 Col Andrew Lowe said he was confident in the

Troops ready and raring to go Proud send-off for soldiers headed to Middle East region

soldiers’ ability to continue the good work completed so far by previous rotations.

“This mission is all about training the Iraqi Security Forces and our sol-diers have proven their commitment to building good working relationships and ensuring they provide the best training possible to our Iraqi hosts,” he said.

T h e s o l d i e r s d e p l o y i n g t o Afghanistan will be the sixth rotation of the Force Protection Element, which provides force protection to ADF mem-bers performing an advise and assist

role to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces in Kabul.

CO 7RAR Lt-Col Dave McCammon said he was impressed by the commit-ment shown by the largely 7RAR-based contingent.

“Our soldiers have not taken this task lightly,” he said. “They’ve shown dedication to the job since the deploy-ment was announced and are 100 per cent focused on ensuring they complete their individual and collective tasks to the highest standard.”

ADF personnel deploying to the Middle East region on parade at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photos by Cpl Nunu Campos

7RAR soldiers stand proudly on parade.

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Capt James Hook

THE various components of Task Group Taji 3 (TGT3) came together for the first time for a five-day mission rehears-al exercise (MRE) in Adelaide at the beginning of May.

Australian and New Zealand personnel combined to form the task group’s training team, as well as its command, force pro-tection and support elements.

They were put to the test during the MRE by the Combat Training Centre (CTC).

CTC-Live CO Lt-Col Anthony Birch said CTC’s role was to generate scenarios similar to those the soldiers would experi-ence in Iraq.

“This enables all members of TGT3 to test their standard operating procedures as well as their tactics, techniques and proce-dures to be best prepared for the mission on which they’re about to embark,” Lt-Col Birch said.

Some of the CTC’s observer train-ers deployed on TGT1, and all have vast experience from serving in a broad range of units.

The MRE was conducted at RAAF Base Edinburgh, where 7RAR is based.

CO 7RAR Lt-Col David McCammon said the training was a great opportunity for the Australians and New Zealanders to come together as a team.

“CTC delivered a world-class training package, leaving us to focus on our jobs in theatre instead of developing and deliver-ing the training ourselves,” he said.

“The scenarios placed us under pres-sure, allowing us to identify the friction points and fix them before we deploy.”

Lt -Col McCammon commands TGT3’s Training Task Unit (TTU), which will deliver combined arms training to the Iraqi Army, as well as provide force protection.

“A large portion of the TTU comes from 7RAR, with supporting elements from 8/12 Regt RAA and 1CER,” Lt-Col McCammon said.

“We’re heading into a very complex area, dealing with very different cultures.

“We are fortunate with the calibre of

Troops ready and raring to goRealistic deployment training stands soldiers in good stead

our individuals. They are resilient and robust, and display a high degree of initia-tive, particularly our junior NCOs.”

Among these personnel is LCpl Sean McCall, of 7RAR, who has deployed twice to Timor-Leste.

“Those deployments involved stability operations in a jungle environment,” LCpl McCall said.

“For Iraq, we’ve rehearsed training and mentoring operations in an urban environ-ment.

“The big difference is the depth and quality of the training, particularly in sub-jects like combat first aid.

“The other big difference is that I was a bachelor then, and now I’m married to Melanie and we have a son named Ben.

“I’ll be calling home more often than I did from Timor-Leste.”

“The Combat Training Centre

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package, leaving us to focus

on our jobs in theatre instead of developing and delivering the

training ourselves.– Lt-Col David McCammon,

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Cpl Donovan Murphy, left, of Task Group Taji 3, briefs LCpl Alex

Parkin during a mission rehearsal exercise at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Sgt John Micallef, of Task Group Taji 3, provides clerical support during a mission rehearsal exercise.

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Cpl Max Bree

COMPLEX ambushes and well-hid-den IEDs could confront engineer search teams and manoeuvre com-manders attempting to move through the new Explosive Hazard Training Area at Holsworthy Barracks that opened on April 20.

The $2m area features precincts replicating South-East Asian, Middle Eastern and industrial environments with plenty of sneaky crevices to conceal IEDs.

Capt Ben Kuchel, of 6ESR, man-aged the project and said an oppos-ing force could make excellent use of roads snaking through the area.

“As an enemy you could make it extremely painful,” he said. “With the way the route goes and the undulat-ing terrain, complex ambushes could be set up in ways that are very hard to detect.”

Varying quality roads would also force commanders to properly appre-ciate the risks of moving through different areas.

“Through the south the roads are very high quality,” Capt Kuchel said.

“That means your searchers are less likely to find explosives under the road surface because it’s harder to dig through.

“Instead, they’ll be looking along the sides of the road or along cuttings where threats like explosively formed projectiles might be found.

“Further into the training area, where the roads are quite poor, devic-es like pressure plates can be dug in under the road surface.”

Capt Kuchel said the area would be primarily used by SME and SOER but could also be used by other units in NSW or classes from RMC.

Sappers from 6ESR and private contractors constructed the area, including Spr Simon Young, who was bogged down by rain and forced to carry in equipment when his team started building five wooden houses in the South-East Asian precinct.

“I enjoyed getting back to mak-ing timber frames again – on AACAP everything’s done with metal framing,” the carpenter said.

“With timber it’s easier to modify and do a lot more things with yourself. With metal you need to get it manu-factured.”

Plant operator Spr Richard Kyle worked on roads through the area and was at the controls of a rock

breaker cutting out a roadway. “It was just bushland when we first arrived,” he said.

“Once we cleared that, things start-ed getting pretty slippery for the dump trucks getting in and out.

“There were a couple of historical rock walls we had fenced off because we didn’t want to go anywhere near those.”

To get the job done, 6ESR rented large plant equipment to supplement its own gear.

“It’s good experience operating that

bigger equipment,” Spr Kyle said. “In the cutting with a big machine you have to keep your situational aware-ness because you never know what’s around you.”

6ESR’s 17 Const Sqn built 490m of roads through the area including a 180m cutting that needed the removal of 4000 cubic metres of material while the regiment’s works office managed the project.

CO 6ESR Lt-Col Amanda Johnston said the project exercised the regiment in vertical and horizontal construction,

along with contract administration and project management.

“The training area offered unique challenges such as constructing road cuttings through rock and building to the requirements of Australia’s build-ing code, while keeping the area look-ing authentic,” she said.

“It’s only the second project that has been fully designed, developed and project managed by the works office, and the first where a civilian contractor has been engaged to deliver a signifi-cant portion of the work.

“The work completed by 17 Const Sqn saved the project a significant amount of money, making it possible to deliver more within the allocated budget.”

SME and SOER are already look-ing at opportunities to build more structures on the site to further their training.

The area should be ready for use by search teams shortly, with each pre-cinct suitable for troop-level searches and road routes useful for section-size search teams.

Searching for bombs Realistic explosives training on offer in Sydney

Left: A search team sends explosive detection dog Wrecker to conduct a search during a demonstration at the Explosive Hazard Training Area at Holsworthy Barracks.Right: Cpl Stewart Campbell, left, and Cpl Simon Rolfe plan how to remove a suspect package during the demonstration. Photos by Cpl Max Bree

Lines of communicationTHE role of public information in addressing violent extremism was the centrepiece of an interna-tional military workshop held in Canberra from May 2-6.

Twenty-four military and secu-rity personnel from 10 countries attended the strategic communica-tion workshop hosted by Defence.

Participating countries included Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Jordan, Lebanon, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

The workshop provided a forum for Australian and foreign military and security officers to discuss the military’s role in the provision of public information.

Some of the topics participants contributed to were public infor-mation support to major events, countering violent extremism

and the use of social media. Director General Military

Information Brig Dan Fortune said the workshop supported Australia’s aim of working with regional countries to respond to security challenges.

“The workshop reinforced the importance of public information to the conduct of operations, and provided us with an excellent opportunity to strengthen our rela-tionships with those in our region who undertake this role,” he said.

“This year we focused on the role of information in combating violent extremism, which is as much about individual attitudes as it is about capability.

“We heard from experts in the field and discussed the various approaches of our regional part-ners and the shared challenges we all face.”

The workshop also drew on Australia’s experience hosting major international events to dis-cuss how information campaigns and effective interagency coopera-tion contributed to the public’s confidence in the security of the events.

Singaporean Air Force public relations officer Capt Eugene Chew EE Jia said the workshop was a great opportunity to net-work with other regional forces.

“The contacts we have made at the workshop are important because they help us to under-stand how the different forces work and their perspectives on issues,” he said.

“This was a good opportunity for us to learn from the mistakes we have all made, as well as our best practices.”

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Cpl Mark Doran

AN EARLY evening fitness ses-sion in the dunes of Stockton Beach near Newcastle, NSW, became a lifesaving exploit for a local soldier in late March.

Sgt Martin Stagg, of 16ALR, spent most of the day at home on March 26 before he decided to head to the beach for hill sprints in the sand dunes.

As he was walking to the beach, a concerned couple approached him and asked if he had seen a woman last seen swimming with her daugh-ter in the shallows.

“The woman’s husband, Michael, was further down the beach standing at his car searching for his wife, Denni, with binocu-lars,” Sgt Stagg said.

“I ran to see if I could help while another man contacted police and the lifeguards who were located 5km down the beach.

Courage in action

as soldier saves a life

Sgt Martin Stagg, of 16ALR, rescued a woman who was swept out to sea by a rip at Stockton Beach near Newcastle, NSW. Photo by Cpl Mark Doran

“Michael finally saw his wife who had been swept more than 300m out to sea by a massive rip.

“I immediately decided to swim to her aid.”

It took Sgt Stagg nearly 10 minutes to reach Mrs Clarke as he avoided the rip and fought through the large swell and 5ft waves.

He said it was a big swim once he avoided the rip.

“Getting through the swell was the hardest part,” he said.

“It was approaching dusk and Denni was still trying to swim when

I reached her, but she was close to exhaustion. After some reassurance she calmed down and we were able to make our way back to shore.

“It took us another 15 tiring min-utes to reach the beach.

“I felt as though I had just com-pleted three swimming sessions in a row and Denni couldn’t walk for another 15 minutes.”

Once ashore, Sgt Stagg helped Mrs Clarke to a vehicle where they waited for the lifeguards to arrive.

Upon arrival, the lifeguards escorted her from the isolated beach to the waiting ambulance where she was treated by paramedics.

Mrs Clarke has fully recovered from the traumatic experience.

Sgt Stagg said he took a moment later in the evening to reflect on his lifesaving actions.

“Anyone would have done what I did,” he said.

“It’s nice to know I was able to help someone in need.”

“I immediately decided to swim

to her aid.– Sgt Martin Stagg,

16ALR

Sergeant fights rip to save local woman 300m out to sea


WO2 Andrew Hetherington

SOLDIERS deployed to Kabul rubbed shoulders with a viceregal visitor when Governor-General Gen Sir Peter Cosgrove (retd) visited Afghanistan on April 30.

The Governor-General joined ADF personnel for a barbecue at Camp Grant to pay tribute to their service overseas and support to the Afghan people.

“I saw lots of people today, but most preciously 270 Australians who are working extraordinarily hard tak-ing risks on Australia’s behalf to help the people of Afghanistan,” he said.

As part of the visit, the Governor-General also met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, Chief Executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah, ADF person-nel at the NATO-led Resolute Support Headquarters and staff at the Australian embassy.

“ I m e t s e n i o r l e a d e r s i n Afghanistan who are so fulsome in their praise of the Aussies and all of the other international folks helping them to have a working nation,” Sir Peter said.

“I think we should stick with the prospect that every day Afghanistan tries to be better and our people

Thanks from the top

are playing a wonderful role in that respect.”

He praised Australian personnel for their perseverance in their mission to keep Afghanistan safe.

“I have so much respect for what you do in the name of our country and for the benefit of those who need our help,” the Governor-General said.

“On behalf of all Australians, thank you for the service you give, the sacri-

fices you make, and the commitment you show to getting the job done.”

He also had some advice for Australians who might meet ADF vet-erans in their communities.

“When you see a digger, or a per-son from the Navy, Army or Air Force and they look like they are just off a plane, ask ‘were you in Afghanistan? If so, well done’,” he said.

Governor-General visits troops in Afghanistan and offers advice for Australians

Above: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai escorts Governor-General Gen Sir Peter Cosgrove (retd) into the Presidential Palace. Above left: Sir Peter presents Pte Nicholas Wright, of Task Force Afghanistan, with a Governor-General’s Medallion on his 22nd birthday at Resolute HQ. Photos by WO2 Andrew Hetherington

Capt William Heck

THE Queensland Branch of the RSL has presented the Brisbane Soldier Recovery Centre with a minibus to help support wounded, ill and injured soldiers on their road to recovery or transition to civilian life.

The keys to the vehicle were accept-ed gratefully by then-Commander 7 Bde Brig Adam Findlay at the brigade’s open day at 7 Bde Park, Chermside, just before Anzac Day.

Brig Findlay said Brisbane was for-tunate to have a centre run specifically to look after soldiers recovering from both physical and mental injuries that community organisations could support.

“We are blessed to have a great rela-tionship in South East Queensland with organisations that help us transition our

wounded, ill or injured soldiers, either back into the Army or into meaningful employment in the community,” he said.

“Our key supporter through their wonderful work is RSL Queensland who bring dignity to the process.”

State President of RSL Queensland Stewart Cameron said the RSL had supported soldiers for generations.

“Over the past few years we have been supporting the Soldier Recovery Centres at both Enoggera and Townsville and we noticed there were a couple of issues transporting people around, so we decided to donate some vehicles,” he said.

“We also have a dual cab going to up to 3 Bde in Townsville and we hope to support soldiers in Darwin, too.

“We are all veterans; we are all one family – some are a bit older and that’s about the only difference.”

Getting on the road to recovery

Then-Commander 7 Bde Brig Adam Findlay, right, accepts the keys to the new vehicle for the Brisbane Soldier Recovery Centre from RSL Queensland Branch President Stewart Cameron. Photo by Capt William Heck

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TIMOR-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) trainees spent early April learning from Australian mentors at the Combat Training Centre – Jungle Training Wing (CTC-JTW) in Tully, North Queensland.

The Timorese troops honed their individual and collective close-country skills during the Junior Officers Close Country Instructors Training (JOCCIT).

JOCCIT is a key part of Australia’s Defence Cooperation Program – Timor Leste.

During the training, emphasis was placed on nurturing leadership at all levels in planning and execut-ing complex section and platoon-level activities.

The range of challenges included negotiating obstacles from heavily vegetated creek lines to silently set-ting ambushes.

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speaker WO2 Dion Jobson said it was the third year the course had been conducted at Tully for the F-FDTL.

“Each year it is getting better,” he said.

“The Timorese troops’ enthusi-asm and willingness to learn has been outstanding.

“They listen, learn and adapt very quickly.”

Training during JOCCIT took a ‘train the trainer’ approach, with the view that the lessons would help with the training of a wider audience back home.

OPSO CTC-JTW Capt David Bowden said joint training was a perfect way to build relationships.

“CTC-JTW has fulfilled the role in recent years by welcoming mili-tary forces from neighbouring and allied countries,” he said.

“Whether the troops have an American, Papua New Guinean or Indonesian accent, they all share the same experience and sense of

camaraderie with their hosts in a positive learning environment.”

Deep within the rainforest as Timorese soldiers were laid up wait-ing to move into an ambush posi-tion, one section member proud-ly said they went by the adage, ‘Sempre pronto’ or ‘Always ready.’

“We are able to respond to any-thing, anywhere, rapidly,” he said.

“We were impressed by the methodical way the Australians approached planning and implemen-tation of mission tasks.

“It is an approach well fitted with our preparedness philosophy.”

This view was reflected by visit-ing senior Timorese officer, Lt-Col Celestino Pinto, who said the train-ing would have long-term benefits for the F-FDTL.

“It is about more than just the training here,” he said.

“It’s about using that knowledge to build capability in our Defence Force and for that we are grateful to the instructors and the staff of JTW.”


Building relationships in North Queensland

Nurturing leadership

Timor-Leste Defence Force soldiers hone their bayonet fighting skills during the Junior Officers Close Country Instructors Training course at the Combat Training Centre – Jungle Training Wing in Tully, North Queensland. Photo by Capt Paul Nolan

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Invictus spirit on showLS Jayson Tufrey

FAMILY members were an impor-tant part of the support crew as the Australian team took on the best serv-ing and former serving wounded, injured and ill athletes in the world at the second Invictus Games.

The Australian athletes were able to take up to two family members each to Orlando, Florida, for the games, in early May.

Chef de miss ion Co l Ph i l Langworthy said this benefit was to express gratitude to the family and friends who had helped in each team member’s recovery.

“Family plays an important role in the support and ongoing rehabilitation of our wounded, injured and ill and, at times, we can overlook the com-mitment and dedication they display as part of their loved one’s recovery,” he said.

Col Langworthy said the games, initiated by Prince Harry, were “good for the ADF and good for Australia”.

“They are an honourable way to recognise the service of our people, their sacrifice and their unconquer-able spirit in overcoming adversity,” he said.

“Support of our wounded, injured and ill is the right thing to do. It is an important, and necessary, ethical choice as it helps rebuild lives and human potential.”

Before leaving for the US, the team of 40 athletes (20 current and

Australians prove their mettle in US

20 former ADF members) had a last chance to train with their teammates at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera.

During the camp, the RSL supplied a uniform package to athletes and sup-port staff in the famous green-and-gold livery.

RSL National Adaptive Sports Coordinator Darren McManus Smith said he was proud to present the

uniform to the athletes and staff on behalf of the RSL.

“The RSL has invested more than $100,000 on uniforms, training and sporting equipment for Invictus,” he said.

“The RSL runs a lot of adaptive sporting programs in Australia and overseas for both serving members and veterans to assist in rehabilitation and

recovery. We’ve already started work-ing towards Invictus Games 2017 and look forward to fostering the fantas-tic relationship we already have with Defence.”

At the time of printing, the Invictus Games were under way. Full coverage of the games will appear in the June 2 edition of Army. For more information, visit www.defence.gov.au/events/InvictusGames

Australian and New Zealand Invictus athletes compete in a game of sitting

volleyball at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, before heading to the US.

Photo by LS Jayson Tufrey

LS Jayson Tufrey

AUSTRALIA and New Zealand met on the sporting battleground as adversaries in the Anzac Challenge at the Invictus Games training camp in Brisbane from April 29 to May 3.

The Anzac Challenge was held over two days and featured wheelchair bas-ketball, wheelchair rugby and sitting volleyball.

The Aussie wheelchair basketball team managed a convincing win 22-10 against the Kiwis.

While the score wasn’t kept in the wheelchair rugby, the Kiwis won con-vincingly.

“We performed well against a side who have been training a lot longer than us,” said coach Phil Thompson.

On the second day of the train-ing camp the sitting volleyball match saw the Aussies make amends for the rugby loss by convincingly defeating the Kiwis two sets to one.

The Aussies used a secret weapon ring-in with the inclusion of Victoria Cross recipient Cpl Dan Keighran.

Cpl Keighran said it was an honour to be a part of the training session.

“I know the team will do exception-ally well in Orlando,” he said. “Events in your life don’t define who you are, it’s more about where you’re headed.”

While all matches of the Anzac Challenge were deemed ‘friendlies’, they were heavily contested with the usual level of banter one would expect.

Trans-Tasman rivalry heats up

Cpl Sebastian Beurich

SIXTEEN days, 8500km and a set of tyres. Long Ride 2016 has finished and Defence has raised $140,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

First-time participant Maj Peter Harrison, of AHQ, has ridden around Australia on his motorbike before and said it was a tough ride.

“It’s a long distance with long days and it took a fair bit of plan-ning,” he said.

“Every ride is different, but thor-oughly enjoyable. It all depends on the company you keep and your objective.”

The Long Ride has a dual pur-pose – raising money for the foundation and raising awareness about prostate cancer, Australia’s

most commonly diagnosed cancer. Collectively, this year’s event raised more than $380,000.

“We achieved a lot during the ride. We stopped off at quite a few towns and discussed prostate cancer with both men and women from the local population,” Maj Harrison said.

“Some of the donations we received along the way were quite large – the small towns donated as much as $1800 on short notice.”

While the ride has a serious side, a lot of the participants, like Maj Harrison and his wife Mary, partici-pate for their love of riding.

“The most memorable moment of the trip would have to be the offi-cial Prostrate Cancer Long Ride din-ner at Margaret River in Western Australia,” he said.

“It was great to see all 450 motorcyclists together and relaxing,

rather than planning the next leg. It was a bit difficult for my wife – she had limited space because of the amount of equipment I had packed onto the bike.

“But she loves the wide open skies and really appreciated the dif-ferent landscapes across Australia.”

CDF ACM Mark Binskin partici-pated in the first leg of the ride, from Canberra to Balranald in south-west NSW.

He said the goal of the Long Ride was to raise awareness of pros-tate cancer and to encourage men to get a check-up.

Thinking about participating in the Long Ride next year?

“Plan your trip – you’ll save money if you plan your route and maintenance in advance,” Maj Harrison said.


Objective is clear on Long Ride Defence raises $140,000 for charity

Maj Peter Harrison, left, Lt-Col Wayne Higgins, right, and his wife Dianne, middle, during the 2016 Long Ride.

Capt Aaron Condon

THE Pilbara Regt reinforced its commitment to the community when it hosted the 10th Whim Creek memorial service, recog-nising the contributions and sacrifice of Indigenous service personnel.

The service, held on April 9 in the town of Whim Creek, half way between Karratha and Port Hedland in Western Australia, has grown from a small commemora-tion of the five Lockyer brothers – Indigenous men who served in WWII – to become a significant event in the region.

More than 100 people, includ-ing members of the Lockyer

family and representatives from emergency services and govern-ment organisations, attended the ceremony.

Catafalque party commander WO2 Henry French said the ser-vice was an opportunity for the Pilbara Regt to show it was part of the community.

“The sacrifice and service of those from the region who have served inspires us to continue to protect this beautiful and signifi-cant part of Australia,” he said.

Elaine Clifton, a Lockyer family elder, said the service rec-ognised the sacrifices not only of the Lockyer family, but that of all Indigenous men and women, “and, in fact, all men and women who serve the nation”.

Pilbara Regt soldiers strengthen links with local community

THE Pilbara Regt draws per-sonnel from the local com-munity to serve in an area of operations spanning 1.3 mil-lion square kilometres. The unit offers an opportunity for full-time and reserve person-nel to conduct surveillance in Australia’s north-west. The regiment’s motto is ‘Mintu wanta’, which is a Western Desert Aboriginal dialect for ‘Always alert’. It is the first motto of an Aboriginal language to be incorporated in a regimental crest in the ADF.

KEEPING WATCH

Kloe Croker

IN SUPPORT of the partnership with White Ribbon Australia, Army has a number of ongoing initiatives that promote speaking out about domestic violence.

As part of the wider Defence effort to become community leaders on this issue, a new ADF protection orders policy has been released.

A/Director-General Personnel Col Mitch Kennedy said the policy was important and aligned with Army’s core values of courage, initiative, respect and teamwork.

“This issue affects all of us,” Col Kennedy said.

“This new policy provides a frame-work to assist commanders and victims when dealing with instances of domestic violence.

“As Army members, we all need to be leaders in the community, have the courage to stand up and speak out against domestic violence, but also be well equipped to support victims through the reporting process.

“This new policy on protection orders will assist commanders with managing cases of domestic violence and provide direction on the reporting responsibilities of all parties involved.”

The policy includes direction on the support required by career management

agencies and the chain of command for the aggrieved person, and for determin-ing the respondent’s current and ongoing suitability for duties.

“Army acknowledges the impact that domestic violence has on individuals, in the workplace and throughout the wider Australian community,” Col Kennedy said.

“By providing the right training, edu-cation and policies we can shift attitudes and behaviours over time.

“We are Australian soldiers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and live by the Army values and our contract with Australia. The way we act at work and on the battlefield is the same as the way we should all act at home.”

Col Kennedy said a soldier’s strength of character and ethics at home was indicative of their strength of character and ethics at work.

“Respect in the workplace or on the battlefield is the same as respect in the home. The bar does not lower,” he said.

As part of ongoing Defence commit-ment to bring domestic violence to an end, Army will increase its awareness campaign to encourage prevention and education around domestic violence.

In coming months an ADF guide will be developed to support the new protec-tion orders policy. The Army Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy will also be released later this year.

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Defence Family Helpline – 1800 624 608

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PRIDE of place at the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience in Tamworth went to the New England region’s strongest living link to the Anzac legend – 12/16HRL.

CO 12/16HRL Lt-Col Adam King said late April was a significant time for the unit – in addition to its usual Anzac Day responsibilities, the unit was a centrepiece of the Centenary exhibition with one of its Bushmasters on display inside the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Convention Centre.

“The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience in Tamworth recog-nised the region’s military heritage and amplified the important role 12/16HRL has in representing our nationhood to the families and com-munities of northern NSW,” Lt-Col King said.

“On Anzac Day, 12/16HRL pro-vided 25 catafalque parties and other commemoration services in support of the community’s desire to remember its fallen.

“On April 26, 12/16HRL was proud to support the exhibition in Tamworth.”

Lt-Col King said connections with Australia’s past military conflicts and modern military service ran deep across northern NSW.

“12/16HRL, with its WWI herit-

Lancers’ pride of place Soldiers take centre stage at Anzac Centenary exhibition

age and local origins, provides an important and visible link that enables country citizens to maintain a sense of nationhood,” he said.

“The relationship between 12/16HRL and the region’s com-

munity, from the Hunter Valley north to the New England Tablelands, has intertwined since the unit’s inception in 1948.

“Today, 68 years later, the regi-ment’s ability to deploy 45 per cent

of its trained reserve force to major exercises and operations is testament to the support of its community, dem-onstrated by the commitment of its soldiers and their employers to our national security.”

Lt-Col King was pleased to host a special guest at the Tamworth opening – Tony Carter, of Quirindi, NSW. Mr Carter is the grandson of the first CO of 12/16HRL, Col Jack Davies.

The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience is a free travelling exhibi-tion that tells the story of Australia’s involvement in WWI and the ensuing century of service of our armed forces.

The exhibition is now open in Toowoomba at the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre until May 23. It will move to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from June 17-30.

To book tickets, visit www.spiritofanzac. gov.au

Tony Carter (second from right) is the grandson of the first CO of 12/16HRL and was special guest at the opening of the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience in Tamworth. From left, RSM 12/16HRL WO1 Jason Moriarty, CO 12/16HRL Lt-Col Adam King and 2IC Maj Rodney Loftus.

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Sgt Dave Morley

THE first Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan was commemorated in an “amazing spirit of mateship” when the small community of Walcha, NSW, named a bridge in his honour.

The rural bridge, which was original-ly rebuilt by 2 Tp, 1CER, in 1991, was named the Sgt Andrew Russell Bridge on April 23.

Sgt Russell was killed on February 16, 2002, when the long-range patrol vehicle in which he was travelling struck a land mine.

Former 2 Tp members, SASR repre-sentatives, other ADF members and the RSL NSW Branch President attended the dedication ceremony, supported by the local community, Lions Club and RSL.

Sgt Russell’s family, including his widow Kylie, daughter Leisa and parents Bob and Jan Russell also attended.

Former 2 Tp sapper Brett Okely said when the bridge was rebuilt in 1991, Sgt Russell was a sapper in 2 Tp.

“He took part in its reconstruction, which was led by troop commander Lt-Col Craig Jolly (retd), who also attend-ed the ceremony,” he said.

Sgt Russell’s father Bob said the bridge-naming ceremony was an amazing example of Aussie mateship.

“I t shows the commitment to friendships formed in the ADF,” he said.

Walcha Mayor Janelle Archdale said the Walcha Shire Council had no

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Honour for fallen soldier

hesitation in granting the request to have the bridge renamed.

“Twenty-five years after the bridge was rebuilt, his comrades remember him and want to make sure his name is commemo-rated in our shire,” she said.

“It is pleasing to know that forev-er more, here in Walcha, Sgt Russell’s ultimate sacrifice will be honoured and remembered.”

Sgt Russell successfully completed the SASR selection course in 1991 and deployed on a number of operations in support of Australia’s national interests.

These deployments included Operation Blazer in Iraq in 1997; Operation Pollard in Kuwait in 1998; Operation Warden in East Timor in 1999; Operation Tanager in East Timor in 2000; and Operation Slipper in Afghanistan in 2002.

“It is pleasing to know that forever more Sgt Andrew Russell’s ultimate sacrifice will be

honoured...– Janelle Archdale,

Walcha Mayor

Bridge named after Sgt Andrew Russell

SGT Andrew Russell was serving with the SASR in Afghanistan when he was killed on February 16, 2002.

He was on a patrol when the long-range patrol vehicle in which he was travelling struck a suspected anti-vehicle mine.

Sgt Russell enlisted into the Australian Regular Army on November 26, 1986.

After he completed his recruit training at Kapooka, he was allocated to RAE. After IETs, he posted to 2/3 Fd Eng Regt.

Sgt Russell successfully completed the SASR selec-tion course in 1991 and com-pleted a number of specialist courses ranging from patrol-ling, demolitions, parachut-ing, sniper and medical.

From left, Sgt Andrew Russell’s parents Jan and Bob, widow Kylie and daughter Leisa stand on the bridge named in Sgt Russell’s honour.

LEST WE FORGETSgt Andrew Russell and his wife Kylie.

Capt William Heck

SOLDIERS of 7 Bde turned out on parade to witness the trans-fer of command from Brig Adam Findlay to Brig Tony Rawlins during a ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks in late April.

Several medals were presented to soldiers before the commander’s pennant was lowered and then re-raised, signifying the transfer of command.

Brig Findlay was presented with the blue pennant that flew through his tenure of command.

He said he felt professionally rewarded from his time in command by leaving with 7 Bde recognised as being ready for combat operations.

“We have mastered being the ‘ready’ brigade and set new stand-ards in high-readiness warfighting for the Army,” he said.

“In the past 18 months, this bri-gade has mounted 10 operations, deployed more than 2000 soldiers and served with distinction bringing nothing but credit to the brigade, Army and Australia for the service we provide.”

Brig Rawlins said it was clear to him there was an intrinsic and

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Brig Findlay leaves the position on operational deployment to Iraq.

Outgoing Commander 7 Bde Brig Adam Findlay, left, presents the Brig Tony Rawlins with the new commander’s pennant to fly during his tenure as brigade commander. Photo by Capt William Heck

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WESTERN Australian sol-diers have completed an action-packed exercise at the Muchea Training

Area, honing their skills in shooting and small-team infantry combat.

WO2 Robert Gasson, of 11/28RWAR, said the exercise was the culmination of infantry skills training that began in January.

“As the year has progressed our focus has shifted from individual skills to section-level training. During this exercise that training has come together to see how the sections work as a platoon,” he said.

The soldiers began training on the classification range to practise weap-ons handling skills and increase their accuracy using live ammunition over several distances.

Section 2IC LCpl Christopher Sullivan said the live-fire train-ing, which was part of Exercise Broodseinde, improved their shooting skills.

“You always have to apply marks-manship principles and infantry minor tactics into any activity we’re involved in as infantry soldiers, so it’s a good way for our new soldiers to develop their skills and for us all to gain some much-needed practice,” he said,

After perfecting their skills on the

range, the soldiers patrolled deep into the bush to seek out and engage the enemy.

On contact, the scenario required soldiers to carry out reconnais-sance and planning procedures to complete an effective attack on the enemy position.

“A platoon attack is the perfect way to challenge the soldiers and help them to develop tactical and problem-solving skills,” WO2 Gasson said.

Exercise Broodseinde delivered training to build the capability of reservists when 13 Bde rotates into the “ready” cycle in 2017.

It aimed to improve soldiers’ effec-tiveness in battle and ensure they were mission-ready for deployments.

Broodseinde was the site of a WWI battle in Belgium in 1917 as part of the Ypres offensive.

Cpl Zenith King

SOLDIERS from 13 Bde recently took part in an exercise with a differ-ence involving the Western Australian Department of Health’s disaster pre-paredness training.

The soldiers conducted a vehicle checkpoint at Guildford Grammar School on April 17 for members of the civilian medical assistance team (AUSMAT WA).

The multidisciplinary team deploys to disaster-affected areas when immediate medical support is required.

OPSWO 13 Bde WO1 Wayne McKenna said the training was a mutu-ally beneficial opportunity to learn how partner agencies operated in conflict or disaster zones.

“It’s realistic for us to be deployed overseas as a security or disaster relief force and to be working in close proxim-ity to humanitarian organisations,” WO1 McKenna said.

The training provided both organisa-

tions with an understanding of the types of procedures and drills used in opera-tional environments.

“Our soldiers and the members of AUSMAT WA were able to practise their skills with real-life role-players,” WO1 McKenna said.

Soldiers from 11/28RWAR and 1 MP Bn participated in the training activity.

LCpl Stuart Mack, of 11/28RWAR, said the activity involved stopping a con-voy of vehicles and searching the occu-pants to determine their intent.

“On approach, soldiers stopped the vehicles and escorted them into a hold-ing area where passengers were asked to disembark. The vehicle and occupants were then searched for contraband,” he said.

“We also checked each individual’s identity and confirmed they had the appropriate documentation to be in the area.”

The vehicle checkpoint was under-taken as part of a wider training to help the AUSMAT WA members learn how to operate in a fluid security environment.

Getting mission-readyExercise gives WA reservists the chance to put their infantry skills to the test, Cpl Zenith King reports

Disaster zone skills tested

13 Bde soldiers conduct a vehicle checkpoint at Guildford Grammar School.

Pte Michael Sullivan, of D Coy, 11/28RWAR, passes on information during a platoon attack at the Muchea Training Area. Inset: A soldier from 11/28RWAR participates in a live-fire shoot. Photos by Cpl Zenith King


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AS THEY watched 24 compact delivery sys-tem (CDS) loads fall from the sky, members of the Air Dispatch Association of Australia (ADAA) reflected on how much the air drop

has changed in a century.Past and present members of air dispatch gathered at

RAAF Base Richmond on April 28 to celebrate 100 years of aerial delivery.

The guests, including current and former service per-sonnel from Australia, UK, US and New Zealand, were invited to view a modern air drop at the Londonderry Drop Zone.

CO Air Mobility Training and Development Unit (AMTDU) Wg-Cdr Matt Hetherington said the occasion was a significant milestone for ADF aerial delivery.

“Today we demonstrated where we have come from over the past 100 years of aerial delivery,” he said.

“We have moved from throwing millstones for grind-ing corn from an open-cockpit WWI aircraft to delivery systems guided by space-based GPS.

“The event highlighted the joint effort of Army and Air Force to conduct deployed aerial delivery operations, with the preparation and dispatch of 24 CDS loads from a C-17A Globemaster III and C-130J Hercules.”

Wg-Cdr Hetherington said aerial delivery was a col-

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Even the eggs are safe

Loads from a C-17A Globemaster fall over the Londonderry drop zone near RAAF Base Richmond. Photos by Cpl David Gibbs

Above: Pte Maddison Ready, of 176 AD Sqn, packs up the parachute after a drop at the Londonderry drop zone.Right: Cpl Andrew Munro, of 176 AD Sqn, handles a load on a C-130J.

laborative effort between Army and Air Force to build, deliver and recover loads.

AMTDU is the unit responsible for the develop-ment of load-carrying techniques for all ADF equip-ment required for air transport and airborne delivery by Defence aircraft.

The unit is also responsible for training Defence per-sonnel in air-load and air-dispatch techniques.

Defence has been conducting aerial deliveries since 1916. The the first recorded use of air resupply by Australian forces were drops of millstones for grinding corn in Kut Al Amar, Mesopotamia (Iraq).

In 1945, 1156 air drops delivered more than 3.4 mil-lion pounds of stores to Bougainville, demonstrating the scale of what can be achieved in a short time.

Aerial deliveries were used for conflict and humani-tarian missions through the Malayan Emergency in the 1950s.

These included drops of cement, barbed wire, rations and ammunition for personnel.

In 1967, during the Vietnam War, more than 500 gallons of water were dropped in compact loads from a DHC4 Caribou.

More recent examples of air dispatches were seen during the East Timor conflict, in 1999, where food sup-plies were dropped to 200,000 displaced people.

Coalition forces have also conducted humanitarian air drops in the Middle East, including missions to Mount Sinjar in Iraq by Air Force’s C-130Js.

ADAA President Nick Nicolai said it was interesting to see how aerial delivery had changed over time.

“The nature of air drop has evolved significantly over the years,” he said.

“Career highlights for me were the dispatch of a D933 Caterpillar tractor, and another was a Land Rover and 105mm Howitzer with first-line ammunition on a 32-foot platform.

“We have dropped everything from hay, water and survival items including eggs. To my knowledge, we were successful in never cracking an egg.”

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SGT Jason Larkin was all smiles after catching up with his cousin, Spr Curtis Matthews, during a recent

visit to Rakiraki, Fiji. The pair, who had not seen each

other for more than a year, crossed paths at the Muslim Primary School at Rakiraki and at a ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Barracks to farewell the Australians at the end of Operation Fiji Assist in April.

“It was great being able to catch up with my cousin, who had been work-ing with the engineering group, repair-ing local buildings,” Sgt Larkin said.

Sgt Larkin arrived in Fiji days after Tropical Cyclone Winston smashed the island nation in February.

The deployment – his sixth over-seas – exposed to him all aspects of the operation.

“I finally got to see the delivery point of the Australian effort,” he said.

“I was involved at the initial receiv-ing and distribution point at the air-port and saw the planning behind the support effort at the headquarters.

“I also saw the rebuilding effort, of which my cousin was part, first-hand.”

Sgt Larkin worked at Nausori Airport for about five weeks, preparing for Australia’s aid effort as a forward arming and refuelling point (FARP) supervisor.

FARPs are transitory facilities established for specific missions with the aim of reducing response and turn-around time for aircraft. This was a critical requirement for the aerial aid effort provided to Fiji by Australian MRH-90 helicopters.

During the initial stages of the operation, Sgt Larkin worked with personnel from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fijian police loading stores.

“It was good working with the locals. They are resilient and it was encouraging to see that,” he said.

He then moved to the JTF635 headquarters as a transport supervisor.

At the end of their mission, both cousins were happy to be heading home, where they will try out Spr Matthews’ new boat and get in some fishing and hunting together.

Family reunion lightens the load for two soldiers on operations in Fiji, WO2 Rob Nyffenegger writes

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Sgt Jason Larkin, left, and cousin Spr Curtis Matthews at the Muslim Primary School in Rakiraki, Fiji.Photo by Cpl Dan Pinhorn

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AFTER 21 years in the Army, Cpl Luke Gulliver is finally living his dream of serving his country overseas.

The 41-year-old corporal is cur-rently deployed to Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth as a chef supervisor with Rifle Company Butterworth.

“I always wanted to do 20 years in the Army,” he said.

“Now to actually deploy and serve my country is an honour.”

His 90-day deployment was made more special by commemo-rating Anzac Day in Penang.

“Spending Anzac Day over here meant the world to me,” he said.

Cpl Gulliver’s deployment also coincided with Exercise Bersama Shield 2016, an annual multilat-eral training exercise between the Five Power Defence Arrangements nations – Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and the UK.

He said he enjoyed working with people from different nation-alities and different military back-grounds.

“Just to be part of that type of environment is good,” he said.

“The guys I’m with are my fam-ily while I’m over here. I give them what I can, and do what I can for them.”

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Back home, Cpl Gulliver is posted to 10FSB and has no plans to slow down.

“I’m going for 25 years in the Army and, depending on the body, I’ll try to hit 30,” he said.

Cpl Luke Gulliver, of 10FSB, is part of Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 113. Photo by Cpl Steve Duncan

ADF personnel serving as part of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) hosted a com-

memoration event in Tiberias, Israel, to mark 60 years of ADF involvement in UNTSO on April 23.

Established in May 1948, UNTSO was the first peacekeeping operation set up by the UN.

Since then, UNTSO military observers have remained in the Middle East to mon-itor ceasefires, supervise armistice agree-ments, prevent isolated incidents from escalating and assist other UN peacekeep-ing operations in the region to fulfil their respective mandates.

Australia has a rich military history in the region having committed forces during both WWI and WWII.

In 1956, as a result of increased ten-sions between Israel and Egypt, UNTSO requested the UN to recruit more observ-ers to fulfil its mandate.

Canada and New Zealand had already joined the mission and Australia – at the time an elected member of the Security Council – decided to again commit ADF elements to the region.

During the commemoration, com-mander of the Australian contingent Lt-Col Deborah Warren-Smith reflected on the significance of the contribution made by the ADF.

“Australia initially sent four observ-ers – two captains and two majors – who

arrived in Jerusalem in early July 1956,” Lt-Col Warren-Smith said.

“Since then, more than 800 ADF offic-ers have served within UNTSO, including three as UNTSO Chief of Staff (Force Commander).

“Sadly the mission has also resulted in one Australian death when on January 12, 1988, Capt Peter McCarthy was killed while on patrol in southern Lebanon when the vehicle he was travelling in struck a mine.”

The 60th anniversary commemora-tion event was open to all members of UNTSO, as well as Australian embassy staff and senior leaders from other UN missions in the region.

To mark the occasion, Forces Entertainment also provided a band, comedian and singer to entertain the crowds, as well as perform for troops assigned to the UN Disengagement Observer Force located in the Golan Heights.

“This event provided an opportunity to acknowledge ADF officers who have given service in the pursuit of peace and to acknowledge the bonds and networks formed between the ADF and the 26 other troop-contributing nations,” Lt-Col Warren-Smith said.

There are currently 12 ADF offic-ers serving within UNSTO who typi-cally serve for a year within the mission area, which includes Egypt, Syria, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon.

ADF members commemorate 60 years of our involvement with the UN Truce Supervision Organisation

60 years of service

Above: Capt John Robbs looks out from the observation platform of Observation Post No. 31 while serving with the UN Truce Supervision Organisation in the Golan Heights, Syria, in January 1984. Photo courtesy AWMLeft: Australian band Lonesome Train play at Camp Ziouani, Golan Heights, during a Forces Entertainment tour in April.Below: Members of the Australian and New Zealand militaries visit the Commonwealth War Graves Memorial in Jerusalem on Anzac Day.

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FOR the first time, an Australian Army officer has deployed on maritime counterterrorism and security operations in the

Middle East region as a member of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF150).

CTF150 falls under the command of the multinational Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), which is responsible for about 3.2 million square miles of inter-national waters and some of the world’s most important shipping lanes.

Maj Brent Maddock deployed on Operation Manitou as a member of the CTF150 Australian-Canadian HQ based at the Naval Support Activity in Manama, Bahrain, in December last year.

As the inaugural CTF150 information operations officer (IO), Maj Maddock’s main role was to implement an enduring IO support plan.

“My responsibilities included public affairs and organising the commander’s key leadership engagements in countries such as Pakistan, Seychelles, Oman, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania,” he said.

“I designed a plan with enduring stra-tegic implications that, in a mature state,

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Maritime operations now have a valuable land perspective, Cpl Mark Doran reports

Taking a grounded viewCOMBINED FORCE

THE 31 member nations of the Combined Maritime Forces are Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, US and Yemen.

Smuggling has been a way of life in this region for centuries.

– Maj Brent Maddock, recently returned from CTF150

Maj Brent Maddock visits HMAS Darwin

while on duty with CTF150 in Bahrain.

Photo by Cpl Mark Doran

uses assets not normally available in tacti-cal or operational level actions.”

Former Commander CTF150 Cdre Jaimie Hatcher, RAN, who recently hand-ed over command to the Royal Navy, said Maj Maddock’s IO expertise and coun-terterrorism experience from Iraq and Afghanistan brought a much-needed land environment perspective to the mission.

“All smuggling operations are planned, commenced and delivered from ashore,” he said.

“Maj Maddock’s plan was endorsed by CMF and handed over to our suc-cessors for continued development and implementation.”

While deployed, Maj Maddock worked alongside 18 Australian sailors, a Defence civilian, an Australian Federal Police officer and seven Royal Canadian Navy sailors.

Warships assigned to CTF150 conduct maritime security patrols in the region to combat terrorism, including intercept-ing vessels carrying illicit goods such as narcotics (heroin, hashish and ampheta-mines), weapons and Somali charcoal – all of which fund terrorist activities.

Maj Maddock said CMF and CTF150 had the potential for a strategic impact with an even wider and lasting effect.

“I’ve seen the opium poppy fields in Afghanistan and understand the heroin production cycle as it goes from the farm-er through its transit across Pakistan, then the maritime domain into East Africa and later Europe or other nations, such as Australia,” he said.

“Smuggling has been a way of life in this region for centuries, whether it be drugs, ivory, people or weapons, and a significant amount of it is tied into fund-ing or fuelling terrorism.”

Many shipments of heroin from Afghanistan are unloaded off East Africa and then smuggled to Europe and other destinations overland or through airports and ports in African countries.

During HMAS Melbourne’s last deployment on Operation Manitou, the ship’s company seized close to a tonne of heroin in five interceptions.

HMAS Darwin is now in the region as part of the CMF effort and her crew recently boarded and searched a fishing dhow off the coast of Oman, bound for Somalia, discovering and seizing weap-ons.

The seizure included 1989 AK-47 assault rifles, 100 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 49 PKM general pur-

pose machine guns, 39 PKM spare bar-rels and 20 60mm mortar tubes.

On March 20, while under command of CTF150, the French Ship Provence seized a similar number of weapons.

Along with his engineering expertise, Maj Maddock said he brought operational and tactical experience to CTF150 from his operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“One of the IO capabilities is civil-military cooperation, so my role required me to understand the legal framework and the network of coalition military and civilian agencies we work with, includ-ing regional country law enforcement agencies, the Bahrain-based Regional Narcotics Information Fusion Cell and the Joint Narcotics Analysis Centre in London,” he said.

“Our IO support plan is about syn-chronising the information-related capa-bilities from various nations so we can leverage off what is available to have a cohesive strategic outcome. If IO is executed properly it can have a dispro-portionate effect.

“In this theatre IO needs to be a uni-fied approach with regional governments to address this strategic problem and stop terrorism-related activities.”

Indigenous CulturalAwarenessTo align with the Defence Reconciliation ActionPlan 2015–2018 Defence People Group haverevised the CAMPUS Course – IndigenousCultural Awareness.It serves as a basic introductory course for thewhole of Defence.The interactive course provides users withknowledge of unique and significant aspectsof Indigenous culture to assist in a greaterunderstanding across Defence.

Look out for the new course inNational Reconciliation Week!“We encourage everyone to embrace the spirit of theDefence Reconciliation Action Plan 2015–2018 andimplement actions to make the Defence organisation a

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– Dennis Richardson, AO, Secretary of Defenceand Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AC,Chief of the Defence Force.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our sharedhistories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join thenational reconciliation effort.

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week a display will be placed in the foyer ofR1, Russell Offices in Canberra and Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. The displaywill reflect the theme “Our History, Our Story, Our Future”, and what it meansto Defence.

For further information on how you and your team can be involved, includingnationwide events visit www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/ or the Directorate ofIndigenous Affairs http://intranet.defence.gov.au/People/sites/diversity/

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1 x Obtaining a financial advantage – DFDA s 61(3) and Criminal Code (Cth) s 135.2(1)The member was accused of obtaining a financial advantage from the Commonwealth by not informing the approving authority of a change in circumstances in relation to their rent allowance. The member pleaded not guilty to the charge but was found guilty of the charge. The member was reduced in rank and fined $1500 (to be paid in instalments).

NCODefence Force Magistrate1 x intimate observations or capturing visual data – DFDA s 61(3) and Crimes Act (ACT) s 61B(1)

The member was accused of inappropriately capturing visual data of a subordinate mem-ber. The member pleaded not guilty to the charge but was found guilty of the charge. The member was reduced in rank.

NCODefence Force Magistrate1 x disobeying a lawful command – DFDA s 27(1)The member was accused of disobeying a lawful command given by a superior officer. The member pleaded not guilty to the charge but was found guilty of the charge. The mem-ber was fined $1500 (with $1000 suspended)

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THE types of leave ADF members can apply for through Self Service will grow from six to 22 under Defence One.

The increase in options offered under the new system will allow leave to be requested and processed more simply and quickly, without paper forms.

The additional options will include sick leave, maternity and parental leave, carer’s leave and long service leave.

The term “leave” refers to an earned entitlement, while the term “absence” relates to the process followed through Self Service to apply for a leave enti-tlement.

When logging into Defence One, members will need to select “ADF

absence” to apply for a leave entitle-ment.

Another change members will see when submitting a Self Service leave request is a drop-down box labelled “reason”.

In the case of sick leave, members will select the “other” reason, as medi-cal information will be captured in the Defence Electronic Health System.

It will also be mandatory to com-plete the drop-down box for short absences from duty and for leave with-out pay.

The Defence One project team is working with stakeholders to complete system testing and prepare for imple-mentation.

Keep up to date with the status of the Project by visiting the Latest News section at http://ciogintranet/organisation/HRDD/PSMB/DefenceOne/Pages/default.aspx

Growing the leave menu

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Twenty-two types of leave application, including parental leave, will be available through Self Service. Photo by LS James Whittle

IN BRIEFCentenary parade41RNSWR is holding a 100th anniversary open day at Byron Barracks, East Lismore, NSW, on July 2. The event will run from 9am to 12pm and a parade will follow at St Andrew’s Anglican Garrison Church. A dinner is also being held at the Lismore Workers Club at 6pm, costing $50 for a three-course meal. All former unit members are invited to attend. Contact Maj Warren Walsh for more details on 0466 334 473 or email [email protected]

AWM appointmentCPL Dan Keighran VC has been appointed to the Australian War Memorial (AWM) Council for a three-year term.

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Charity trekBRIG Dave McGahey and Brig Phil Edwards (retd) are walking more than 300km across the UK over 18 days to raise money for Soldier On. The fundraising walk will begin at St Bees on England’s west coast on May 22 and finish at Robin Hood Bay on the east coast. The route is referred to as the “Coast to Coast Walk” or “Wainwright's Walk”, and is one of the most popular long-distance walks in the UK. The friends’ fundrais-ing target is $40,000 and they have already raised more than half of that amount. To donate visit https://soldieron.giveeasy.org/campaigns/walking-across-the-uk You can also track their progress at www.walkingacrossuk.word press.com

RMC on showTHE Corps of Staff Cadets and RMC Band will present the Trooping of the Queen’s Colour at Gallipoli Reach on the

foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra at 10.15am on June 11. CDF ACM Mark Binskin will review the parade. All ADF and community members are invited to attend. There is no charge for admission and refreshments will be available. The Trooping the Colour ceremony dates back to the 16th century when, each evening, the regiment’s colour was escorted through the ranks of troops to ensure that soldiers would be able to recognise their colour on the battlefield. For more information, contact Lt-Col Ian McLean on 0418 862 962.

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ANZAC biscuits and Bundaberg Rum added a touch of home to the occasion when Army’s aviation detachment at Fort Rucker’s US Army Aviation Centre for Excellence in Alabama marked Anzac Day at the unit’s memorial plinth. Also at the dawn service were US and Australian survivors from the Fighting EMUs, an Australian experimental military unit assigned to the US Army’s 135th Assault Helicopter Coy during the Vietnam War. Lt-Col Eamon Barton, who is responsible for the Australian Army Aviation Corps officers stationed around the US, delivered the Anzac Day address, reaffirming the importance of the bond the Australian Army shared with the US Army and other countries’ mili-tary forces. Tea and coffee washed down the Anzac biscuits after the service, while the more adven-turous opted for a shot of Bundaberg Rum with their traditional gunfire breakfast.

– Capt Will Norval

Anzac Day in Alabama

Lt-Col Eamon Barton delivers his Anzac Day address during the dawn service at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Capt William Heck

SOLDIERS from 11 Bde marched proudly through the streets of Brisbane, Mackay and Toowoomba on Anzac Day to commemorate the brigade’s centenary.

The brigade also provided support in the form of catafalque parties, official speakers, hosts and honour guards to more than 40 Anzac Day services across Queensland.

Commander 11 Bde Brig Bill Date said the spirit demonstrated by his soldiers was a true reflection of the Anzac heritage.

“We had soldiers on parade

from Southport to Cairns, getting out into the community and making us proud,” he said.

As is customary in the Brisbane parade, soldiers from 9RQR led the march as a vehicle carrying the Duncan Chapman flag followed behind.

The flag and the unit were first ashore at Gallipoli and the hon-our of carrying the flag is given to the soldiers acknowledged as unit’s best – this year Cpl Devon Robinson and Pte Sean Boyle had the honour.

“I had a great year leading my team, which included Pte Boyle, to a win in the 2 Div Commander’s Trophy and this is the icing on the cake,” Cpl Robinson said.

Proud to serve in Qld

Cpl Dan Keighran VC kneels by the resting place of an unknown WWI Australian soldier in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Photo by AB Chris Beerens

Cpl Devon Robinson and Pte Sean Boyle, of 9RQR, hold the Duncan Chapman flag during the Brisbane Anzac Day march. Photo by Capt William Heck

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Above: Capt Jay Ruddell in front of an MRH-90 Taipan while deployed on Operation Fiji Assist. Photo by Cpl Dan Pinhorn

Left: Cpl Nicole Thomas, of JTF635, visits Koro Island during Operation Fiji Assist. Photo by LS Helen Frank

Right: Pte Briana Fryer, right, and ACW Tiana Deecke show off the entrees they made for a luncheon to mark their graduation from Initial Cooks Course 168 at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE at Glen Waverley, Victoria. Photo by LS Dove Smithett

Chap Michael Pocklington chats with a soldier at Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton. Photo by Sgt Janine Fabre

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THE superannuation landscape for ADF members will change at the start of the new financial year.

From July 1, the Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS) will be closed to new mem-bers. It will be replaced by a new ADF Superannuation Arrangement based on a 16.4 per cent employer contribution into a superannuation fund of a mem-ber’s choice.

New ADF recruits will become members of the Arrangement. Where they do not make a choice, the employer’s contributions will be made into a new default fund, called ADF Super.

MSBS members will be able to transfer to the Arrangement at any time, but will not be allowed to re-join MSBS if they do switch. However, MSBS members who leave and then re-join the ADF (before accessing their MSBS employer benefit) either full-time or by rendering continuous full -time service, will automatically return to MSBS.

Serving Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB) members will not be allowed to trans-fer to the Arrangement and will con-tinue with DFRDB.

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Big changes to super

DFRDB, but will be required to join the Arrangement for their additional service.

Death and invalidity cover for members of the Arrangement will be provided through ADF Cover.

Members of the MSBS do not need to do anything. Neither do serving

members of DFRDB who wish to con-tinue serving full time. However, those considering leaving full-time service who think they may wish to return to continuous full-time service, or re-join, should consider getting financial advice before making the decision to leave, so they have the full picture of

how the new Arrangement might affect them.

Financial advisers can be found through the ADF Financial Advice Referral Program.

Frank Lilley is Operations Manager ADF Financial Services Consumer Centre.

IF YOU would like to arrange a financial educa-tion seminar for your unit about the new ADF Super Arrangement, contact the ADF Financial Services Consumer Centre via the website at www.adfcon sumer.gov.au

More information on the Arrangement is also avail-able at the Commonwealth Superannuation Corpora-tion’s new website at www.adfsuper.gov.au

Information about MSBS and DFRDB is available on the corporation’s main website at www.csc.gov.au

A new video on the Arrangement, and other educational information, can also be accessed through the centre’s website at www.adfconsumer.gov.au

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WO2 Royce Harty models part of the Tier 2 Soldier

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Photo by Cpl Max BreeVisionary tips for eye care

MOST people take their eyes for granted and it’s not until something untoward happens to one or both of them that

they sit up and take notice.Ophthalmologist at St Leonards,

Sydney and Visiting Medical Officer at Sydney Eye Hospital, Diana Semmonds, says there are a number of tips to ensure healthy eyesight.

“Eating a healthy well-balanced diet not only helps you maintain a healthy weight, but can also help protect your vision and lead to healthy eyes,” Dr Semmonds says.

“Leafy green vegetables, including spinach and kale, orange-coloured fruits and vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges, oily fish such as salmon and tuna, and nuts such as almonds, all contain important vitamins and minerals that help protect your eyes.

“They lower the risk of eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cata-racts. A healthy diet also reduces your risk of developing diabetes, which can lead to diabetic retinopathy – a leading cause of blindness in adults.”

Dr Semmonds says regular eye checks are important.

“Adults need regular eye checks because some eye diseases, such as glau-coma, have no symptoms, so we remain unaware of any problem until significant vision is lost,” she says.

“It’s especially important for people with diabetes to have regular eye checks as they are more at risk of developing eye diseases.”

You can visit an optometrist or oph-thalmologist for an eye check.

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors with specialist training in the diagno-sis and management of eye disorders. Optometrists are eye care professionals who examine eyes, give advice on visual problems, and prescribe and fit glasses or contact lenses.

According to Dr Semmonds, smoking increases the risk of developing macular degeneration as well as cataracts, both of

Sgt Dave Morley delves into the eye-opening benefits of looking after your vision

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which are leading causes of blindness. She says it is also important to wear-

safety glasses or goggles when handling chemicals and hazardous substances, such as acids or alkalis.

“Be careful when removing corks from bottles – always make sure you aim the bottle away from yourself and others when opening,” she says.

“Corks can cause serious damage if they hit the eyes.

“Be careful when playing sports, especially when small balls or objects are involved, as these can cause eye injury.”

Wearing sunglasses helps protect the eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays, which can cause cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, eye cancer and pterygium, also known as surfer’s eye, according to Dr Semmonds.

“Wearing sunglasses also reduces the chance of getting headaches and eye strain when out in bright sunlight,” she says.

“Choose sunglasses that meet the Australian/New Zealand Standard for sun-glasses and provide a good level of UV protection and a high level of sun glare reduction.”

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Eyes on the prizeCpl Sue Beyer

BOTH 3 and 16 Bdes dominated this year’s Interbrigade Rugby Carnival, with each gender of the respective teams clashing in finals at Brisbane’s Ballymore Oval on May 5.

A late try by the 16 Bde women clinched their win over 3 Bde 12-5, while the men of 3 Bde were too good for their 16 Bde counterparts, winning their final 8-0.

Australian Army Rugby Union (AARU) Team Manager Lt-Col Ashley Cootes said the fourth iteration of the interbrigade event had expanded to seven men’s and five women’s teams.

“There has been a greater support this year from brigade commanders with more teams represented,” he said.

“It’s truly showing the potential we have producing a better Army rugby team.

“The brigade rugby competition also has a new team on the field with the Combined Arms Training Centre joining the scrum in the male competition and the women’s competition now playing in a 7s format.”

The third and fourth placed teams played off for the Plate, while the fifth and sixth finisher played for the Bowl.

The men’s Bowl went to 6 Bde in

a stylish display over the 1 Bde team, while both 7 Bde teams took out both the men’s and women’s Plates.

Lt Clare Lawton, of 3 Bde, won the RSL (Queensland Branch) best and fair-est player in the final, which was only matched by Pte Apaitia Matalau, of 3 Bde, in the men’s final.

It was a special competition for 17 Bde’s coach WO2 Neil Atkins, when the boys let him pull the boots on to play in their game against 1 Bde on day three.

“I waited 44 years to play on Ballymore and it meant a lot to me just to get the chance, even though we did lose,” he said.

Commander 1 Bde and President of AARU Brig Ben James said rugby had now moved to its next phase with more than 65 men and women chosen from this competition to attend a training camp and potentially represent Army in the interservice competition (see story below).

“The Army representative players will move from here to the team training camp on the Gold Coast,” he said.

“The rugby experience the teams will receive from the Army coaches this year while at the training camp will be invalu-able and, most importantly, Army Rugby will forge great mateship that will last forever.”

Leut Kiz Burtenshaw

ARMY is confident of continuing its reign on top of the ADF Rugby Championships, which started on May 15 at the iconic Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane.

After a clean sweep in 2015, nothing short of victory in the men’s, women’s and old boys’ divisions will be satisfacto-ry to the teams in red, according to Army men’s coach Spr Isikeli Fukofuka.

“The teams cannot afford to rest on their laurels,” he said.

“As a collective we need to be the benchmark the other services aim to reach.”

The ADF Rugby Championships are not just about team results – they are an

opportunity for individuals to showcase their talent with ADFRU selection up for grabs.

Pte Talesha Quinn, playing on the women’s side, said the players were keen to impress selectors with spots on the team touring the US later this year up for grabs.

“ADF Rugby Championships are pri-marily all about doing our absolute best for our service,” she said.

“But in the back of our minds we also know the ADFRU selectors are watching, which adds a little bit of pressure.”

The final games will be on May 21 at Ballymore Stadium, with free entry for spectators.

For more details, check out ADF Rugby on Facebook.

Rugby players impress in interbrigade carnival

Army on track to retain interservice trophies

Above: Cpl Mollie Gray, of DFR and captain of the 16 Bde women’s team, pushes past LCpl Ali Cranston, of 3RAR, during the final at the 2016 Interbrigade Rugby Carnival at Ballymore.Top: Lt Clare Lawton, of 4 Regt RAA, makes an incisive run for the 3 Bde team in the final of the woman’s competition. Photos by Capt William Heck

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Cpl Max Bree

THE men and women in maroon dominated the Defence Hockey Championships, with both Queensland teams taking top spot in the competition held in Daceyville, Sydney, from April 30 to May 6.

After their loss to NSW in extra time during last year’s final, the Queensland women were looking to regain the title.

The women in maroon won all of their round matches except for one draw as they headed into the final.

Queensland battled a determined NSW side and only managed to score once in the second quarter and again in the third, giv-ing Queensland a 2-0 win.

Maroons captain Cpl Amy Smith said strong ball runners and shooters on the NSW side made things difficult.

“They always had us on our toes; there was never a moment we though ‘we’ve got this’, it was always a fight,” she said.

“They had three or four short corners where we had to keep defending and trying to get away from our circle. But we man-aged to keep on top of them before they could get a shot away.”

Cpl Smith said they needed to fight for every goal against the women in blue.

“We absorbed a lot of pressure in the first half and worked well as a defensive unit before we managed to work our way down the field and put a couple of goals away.”

The men in maroon won all of their round matches except for a draw with ACT before they clashed with their rivals from the capital in the final.

Despite the earlier draw with the ACT, the Queenslanders ran away 7-0.

Maroons captain LAC Chris Fazel said his side had a late advantage over the boys from the capital.

“We had the same side all throughout, but ACT lost a couple of players in the last day,” he said.

“We were throwing the ball around and running hard so that it paid off in the end.”

This year’s comp was played in the smaller nine-a-side hockey format that worked to the Queenslanders’ advantage, according to LAC Fazel.

“We had a lot more space so players like myself and LCpl Gareth Hoddinott had a lot more time with the ball and were able to run it a bit more,” he said.

“We were able to wear down the other teams by running them around and holding control in the centre.”

After losing the final to NSW last year, Queensland was keen for another crack at the title.

“We liked our chances but we didn’t want to get too cocky or arrogant,” LAC Fazel said.

“We just stuck to the game plan, did the hard running and hoped it would pay off.

“We were pretty lucky. I don’t think we were the best team on paper – I think that was NSW.”

The maroons were playing with black armbands in honour of former women’s team manager and Queensland player, Rick Crowe, who died of cancer late last year.

“Last year he would get up and cheer his guts out during all the Queensland games, despite how he was feeling from the cancer treatment,” LAC Fazel said.

Maroons call the shots

Queenslanders dominate ADF hockey

Left: Qld attacker WO2 Robert Cuttler (maroon) passes ACT defender Leut Ben Power (blue) during the men’s final of the Defence Hockey Championship.Below: Qld defender Pte Georgia Fry (maroon) attempts to defend a shot from NSW player Cpl Kelli Schneider (blue) during the women’s final.

Photos by LS Tom Gibson

Qld defender Pte Ellen Seaniger (maroon) attempts to beat NSW attacker Leut Christie Underwood (blue) to the ball during the women’s final of the Defence Hockey Championship.

Members of the Qld representative team celebrate after winning the 2016 Defence Hockey Championship in Sydney.

Cmdr Steve Wall

A PAIR of ADF netball teams went up against some of the county’s best players at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association (AMMNA) Championships in Melbourne from March 27 to April 2.

The ADF teams were selected from last year’s ADF Netball Association Combined Services competition.

A week before the national comp, teams came together for a training camp under the tutelage of men’s coach Capt Kathleen Adams and mixed coach Sqn-Ldr Paul Fournier.

During the comp, ADF teams took on sides from NSW,

Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and WA.

Pte Carissa Calvo and Cpl Daniel Hanson led the mixed team.

They were hoping to continue on the achievements from the 2015 championship, where the team won two games.

Sqn-Ldr Fournier was pleased with his team’s lead-up and perfor-mance at the tournament.

“It has been a dream of mine to take a competitive ADF team to AMMNA and show the states what the ADF can achieve,” he said.

“A solid training camp set us up for two wins against a tough NSW reserve side.”

These wins qualified the ADF mixed team for a place in the semi-finals against Queensland, but they

lost to the maroons 35-56. Lt Pat Cochrane and Lt Simon

Freestone led the men’s team.Capt Adams was proud of the

team.“Overall they performed very

well considering they spent the week before consolidating their combina-tions and game plan,” she said.

The team lost the final game to NSW by only seven goals, an improvement of 16 goals from an earlier meeting, demonstrating their development.

Lt Cochrane was named player’s player, with Pte Phillip Harm and Sig Jacob Smith hot on his heels.

“Unfortunately we couldn’t come away with a win from the week but we never stopped giving it our all to the last whistle.”

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