Stand at Dawn · actions daily. This is a long patrol, so keep these values close in everything you do, stay adaptable and from my family to yours, stay healthy, to be ready. Kia

ISSUE 511APRIL 2020

TŪ K AHA COURAGE TŪ TIK A COMMITMENT TŪ TIRA COMRADESHIP TŪ MĀIA INTEGRITY

Stand at Dawn

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Cover: Stand at Dawn Anzac Day commemorations this year were

significantly impacted by the restrictions imposed by the fight against Covid-19. There

were no physical Anzac Day services in New Zealand or overseas. People were invited

instead to Stand at Dawn where they live to commemorate this special day, to honour

service, and remember the fallen. Photo: Corporal Sean Spivey.

Many of the activities featured in this issue of Army News occurred before the Covid-19

distancing restrictions were in place.

NEWSIraq homecoming 02

Parental help 03

Operation Protect 04

TRAININGSkill at Arms 06

Our new Zodiacs 10

Exercise Mt Olympus 12

PEOPLECyber excellence 07

How to care for your medals

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LOTC explained 16

The Quizzes 19

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SMA.NETAQ what is this?Last month, I was preparing to transition into another role and handover to SMA16 WO1 Wiremu Moffitt, DSD. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we all face now, this didn’t happen, and I will continue to serve as SMA until our Army has returned to some normality. If there’s one thing this pandemic has highlighted, it’s that being agile in the profession of arms requires resilience, creating strong relationships, and possibility AQ. What is AQ? Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is described “as the ability to adapt to and thrive in an environment of change” as stated by Mattson Newell, a Director for Partners In Leadership. Many experienced leaders have said that AQ is more important than Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ) particularly when leaders need to adapt to constant environmental and organisational change.

I’ve seen this adaptability throughout Army. You’re working and communicating in new ways and being resilient in taking on

the challenges we all face. This has impacted our battle rhythm, but what has not changed is the characteristic of the New Zealand soldier.

I’m proud of the way our commanders, soldiers, defence civilians and their families have adapted to their new normal. The Kiwi ability to adapt and change quickly is part of the independence, initiative and strong junior leadership Kiwi soldiers show – characteristics often most evident in times of crisis. You all have taken the challenge positively and produced some innovative, creative and amazing ways to fight boredom but remain connected and focused. Well done!

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of New Zealand’s essential services for what they are doing to protect our communities. Some will be part of your families – their mahi is so important and your courageous efforts must be acknowledged.

To our recent service personnel who have returned from operations overseas, your service is equally important and is always valued.

Welcome home and thank you for your courage and commitment.

As Anzac Day approaches, we’re asking people this year to #StandAtDawn. We want to bring people together as one, in a way that is safe inside our household bubbles. So, at dawn on Anzac Day morning, Kiwis and Australians will be invited to stand at dawn – in their driveways, their balconies, their gardens, their essential workplace, or in their homes, safely within their bubbles – and join in a moment’s silence. We encourage service members to dress in uniform, and for others to wear their family members’ medals with pride.

This day of remembrance may be done differently, but remains important as ever and seeks to honour the memory and the extraordinary things our service personnel do every day in the service of New Zealand. We will remember them!

As serving soldiers we all unify under a single set of core values Tū Kaha Courage, Tū Tika Commitment, Tū Tira Comradeship, Tū Māia Integrity

under the foundation of Ngāti Tūmatauenga. These aspects of our military service guide our actions daily. This is a long patrol, so keep these values close in everything you do, stay adaptable and from my family to yours, stay healthy, to be ready. Kia Kaha, Ngāti Tūmatauenga

Ngā mihi – see you on patrol.

WO1 Clive Douglas 15th Sergeant Major of the Army

Army personnel who returned recently from Iraq are looking forward to returning home to their families.Two groups, who had been part of the Building Partner Capacity mission in Iraq with the Australian Defence Force, arrived back in New Zealand recently, where they went immediately into self-isolation at a facility within Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland at Whenuapai, in line with Covid-19 requirements.

Lieutenant Colonel Iain Hill, the Senior National Officer of the 10th and final NZDF contingent to serve in Camp Taji, said they were all looking forward to re-uniting with their families.

“On behalf of the personnel who served in the 10th rotation, I can say that we are all extremely glad to have returned home to New Zealand following the completion of our mission in Camp Taji, Iraq,” LTCOL Hill said. “Our five months overseas spanned a period of significant change in

the Middle East and we faced some unprecedented challenges, including a significant escalation in tensions and the threat faced within Iraq.

“We are looking forward to being reunited with loved ones and friends. However, we all understand the importance of doing our part in preventing any further spread of Covid-19 and have accepted our period of isolation in Whenuapai with good grace.

“From here, the team have earned some time off to relax and reintegrate into ‘normal’ life – or as best can be achieved under the current circumstances – before we get back to work.’’

The NZDF deployment to Camp Taji began in 2015, following a New Zealand Government decision to join the Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Since then more than 47,000 Iraqi Security Force personnel have been trained at Camp Taji by the Joint Building Partner Capacity mission with the Australians.

With the mission having been completed, the first NZDF troops from the final contingent arrived back in New Zealand at the end of March, with the second group returning the following week.

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A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF OF ARMY

Following an analysis of higher commanders intent; a clear articulation of our role in his/her plan; the identification of our mission, tasks, freedoms and constraints; the military appreciation process asks ‘has the situation changed?’ I doubt, at the start of this year, anyone predicted the four weeks that we’ve just had. Training plans for 2020 were in place, resources secured, capability enhancements progressing whilst postings, courses, even promotions were firming up. International commentators refer to a ‘strategic shock’, the business community a ‘black swan event’ – you can use whatever label you want but you can’t escape the fact that, from the 25th of March, we all found ourselves in a very different space, confronting a reality that none of us had anticipated.

The ‘situation’, very clearly and incredibly quickly, ‘had changed’ and now that we’ve worked our way through the initial lockdown period the challenge for all of us is to quickly reassess and, as an Army, reorient. A couple of well-used sayings come instantly to mind. ‘You’ve got to play the game with the cards you’ve been dealt’ and ‘you can’t role up your sleeves while you’re wringing your hands.’

While the cards we’ve been dealt are clearly not great, the secret for all of us now is how we play them. Army25 introduced the theme of ‘fight smart’ and right now your commanders are working their way through the freedoms and constraints provided by the Covid-19 Alert Levels and how we best reposition ourselves for 2020. The need to recruit, train, equip and maintain forces at directed readiness for domestic contingencies and regional response doesn’t change. Nor do our contributions to multi-national global peace and security efforts. What will change is how we achieve this, and this is where we’ve got to be smart. As our plans to do this firm up these will be communicated – stand by.

Army25 also spoke to the need for us to be agile and highly adaptable. There is absolutely no value at this time in looking back or thinking ‘what if.’ We have to acknowledge the ‘new norm’ and all of us have a responsibility to refocus, adjust our settings as needed, and get on with the job. The better ones amongst you will do that, without the ‘hand-wringing’, but with humour, determination and professional pride.

A key enabler throughout all of this has, and will continue to be, effective communications – at all levels, right across both Army and defence. Working through what communication medium works best in the current circumstance has been a challenge and it is clear that some are better than others. We’re in a better space now, but we have to keep working it. It’s essential that we all look to what’s most effective for our team/unit and that our messaging is, at all times, clear, consistent, and understood.

The final thing I want to say is thank you. When the lockdown was implemented a number of officers, Warrant Officers and SNCO’s immediately deployed in support of a range of government and local body agencies. In addition, key capabilities were identified and task groups established ready to respond to both requests for domestic support and regional contingencies. That all of this was completed, without issue and at good speed, is a credit to you all and a clear demonstration of not just your responsiveness when needed, but your professionalism. A quality response by quality people – thank you.

John Boswell Major General

A new Pregnancy and Parental leave guide for NZ Army personnel is being produced.

The guide is designed to be easy to use and will bring together all the relevant policy information, including how to navigate the parental leave process, links to other government agencies, support, entitlements, resources available and options on return to work. Subject matter experts are being consulted, and the guide

will help pregnant women in the army understand what support is available to them both during and post-pregnancy, ensuring a successful return to work.

Following the release of this guide, a second handbook aimed at commanders and managers will be developed and released.

A Burnham-based soldier, Private Keanu Keith, RNZALR, died on 20 April.The Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell said he was deeply saddened by PTE Keith’s death.

He leaves behind his partner, Teagan, his parents and five siblings.

“My thoughts and prayers are with Teagan, his family, friends and unit at this difficult time. This sad loss will be deeply affecting to everyone who knew him, and will be made more difficult by both the circumstances of his passing and the restrictions currently in place around gatherings, “ said MAJGEN Boswell.

PTE Keith enlisted into Army in July 2016 and served the majority of his career as a chef at 3rd Supply Company, 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion. While he did not have the opportunity to deploy during his Army career he did receive his NZ Defence Force Service Medal in 2019. 

He began a tour of duty at the start of this year with the Army Engineers at the Burnham fire station, which he enjoyed. He had recently begun working through the process to trade change to become

a Field Engineer with the ultimate goal of joining EOD. “Those who knew Keanu describe him as the consummate professional, a great soldier and a top tradesman – a strong junior leader who would always go out of his way to help others. In short, the kind of soldier we want within our organisation,” said MAJGEN Boswell.

“PTE Keith’s family have encouraged anyone feeling they

are struggling to cope to reach out for the help they need. I want to reinforce this. Remember, you have friends and colleagues who want to help, support is available for you, and I encourage you to seek it.”

If you need help or want to talk to someone about a health-related issue visit the NZDF health website.

ANZAC DAY 2020Covid-19 alert Level 4 meant restrictions were in place as to what activities could take place on Anzac Day.

There were no official physical Anzac Day services throughout New Zealand.

The NZDF along with the RNZRSA encouraged everyone to take part in a unique Dawn Service – standing together as a nation, while in their bubbles.

The Stand At Dawn campaign called for Kiwis, wherever they were in the world, to stand at their letterbox, front door, balcony, or essential place of work at 6am on April 25, in order to take a moment to remember the sacrifice of others in service of our country.

Families could share photos of decorated letterboxes or front windows, Anzac biscuit baking, creating poppy wreaths or completing activity and colouring in sheets.

Need a hand? Help is here.

Three Linton Camp-based officers raised nearly $15,000 for the Arohanui Hospice by staging a Driveway 1,000 event at the home they share in Palmerston North.Lieutenant Jossh Elton (QAMR) LT Joe Helu Makasini and 2LT Graham Grant (both 16 Field Regiment) have a driveway with a roundabout in the middle. They decided to run up and down it 1,000 times in eight hours while in Covid-19 isolation “for something to do” and to raise money. They live streamed the event to make money, and for every dollar raised they had to do a burpee.

“We set it up to look like a sporting event, and had an MC who was yelling at us. It was a lot of fun and helped a good cause,” says LT Elton.

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COVID-19 Our Response

From planning and advice, to logistics and support, the New Zealand Army has been there when needed since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

More than 2,500 families in need in the central region received care packages assembled as part of the New Zealand Defence Force’s response to help support communities through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Linton-based soldiers were tasked as part of Operation Protect with helping local iwi alliance Te Tihi o Ruahine by assisting in the packing and distribution of the boxes in Palmerston North this week.

More than 30 soldiers took part in the task which saw packages distributed to places such as Whanganui, Ohakune, Tararua, Horowhenua, Feilding and Palmerston North.

The soldiers, who have been living and working together as part of the NZDF response and were in the same bubble, wore protective gear including face masks and gloves while assembling the packages.

Each care package included items such as toilet paper, cleaning products, and personal hygiene items, while some food items such as flour and canned goods were also included.

Group Captain Shaun Sexton, commander of OP Protect Task Group Central, said the soldiers were keen to help out communities who needed a hand.

“The NZDF is proud to support Te Tihi o Ruahine Whānau Ora Alliance,” he said.

“Our people responded to a request through Civil Defence Emergency Management to provide manpower and transport assistance to local iwi in the packing and distribution of care packages for vulnerable individuals and whanau within local communities.”

Palmerston North City Council made room for the distribution centre to be set up at Arena Manawatu in Palmerston North.

Organisers said help given from the NZDF had blown them away.

“They’re just machines,” said Materoa Mar, director of Te Tihi o Ruahine.

“It’s been wonderful. The NZDF have just risen to be a great assistance,” she said.

“It is phenomenal the pace at which they have been able to work.”

Left: Reservists to the fore: from left, Second Lieutenant Emily Eastgate, Corporal Mark Duncan (ECC response manager in his civilian role) Captain Erin Sampson, and Warrant Officer Class One Derek Sarney (Police senior sergeant in his civilian role).

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Military planning skills are being put to good use in the fight against Covid-19, as NZDF personnel use their expertise to help government agencies the length of New Zealand battle the virus.

Army Reserves Captain Erin Sampson of 5/7 Battalion, RNZIR works for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet in his civilian life, but for now he is using what he has learned in his military career to help provide visibility to the NZDF on what is happening in the Wellington region.

Attached to Wellington Region’s Emergency Coordination Centre, he and his team are providing command chains with information about where pinch-points or problems are, and developing relationships with partner agencies so that if the NZDF were to be further deployed there would be points of contact throughout the region.

“We’re working with organisations such as Fire and Emergency, the Police and the Ministry of Health to ensure if they have any requests of the NZDF they know where to direct them. A lot of information is being produced, and we are working to ensure the right information goes to where it is needed.”

The New Zealand Defence Force has run the military rule over a major supermarket chain’s distribution centre to ensure it, and others, are fit to fight the Covid-19 battle.Countdown’s Palmerston North Distribution Centre and one of its supermarkets were recently checked by an NZDF Environmental Health team, which forms part of the All of Government Covid-19 response, to ensure that despite the current pandemic, the supply chain remains strong and the stores are as safe as possible to work and shop.

“Throughout its history, the NZDF has had to ensure a robust supply chain in war zones and disaster areas. These lessons can be applied to the Covid-19 situation and help ensure New Zealanders can be confident in their food supplies,” says Lieutenant Dan Hirst, Force Health Protection Officer.

“We looked at the store and distribution centre’s health, hygiene and safety procedures and their ability to notify and respond appropriately if a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

“We also looked at how staff could work in a way that best meets the Ministry of Health and Ministry for Primary Industries recommendations. This included changing some work practices or adjusting how services were delivered to reduce the risk of Covid-19 to both staff and shoppers.

“Supermarkets’ supply chains were put under extreme strain by the demand as the country went into lockdown. These sorts of checks are an important way we can give Kiwis assurance that our essential food supply services are doing everything they can to reduce the risk of spreading the virus to the wider community.”

New Zealand Food Safety (part of the Ministry for Primary Industries) shared the NZDF team’s report and recommendations with other organisations in the food distribution industry.

“New Zealand has an enviable food safety system that protects consumers at home and around the world,” says New Zealand Food Safety’s Director of Food Regulation, Paul Dansted.

“The NZDF was able to step in at short notice and ensure the health and safety of the people working behind-the-scenes and in-store, and provide assurances these workers’ valuable contributions keeps food on the shelves for all New Zealanders in these extraordinary times,” says Mr Dansted.

Countdown says its Covid-19 response plan has been hugely important.

“Having the expertise of the NZDF team to check that our plan is watertight gives both our business and Kiwis confidence that we can continue to deliver food throughout New Zealand,” says General Manager Corporate Affairs, Safety and Sustainability Kiri Hannifin.

“It also provided our team reassurance that our systems will keep them and New Zealand communities safe. I am incredibly grateful to the NZDF for their support.”

Businesses looking for similar help can engage local council or commercial environmental health services to audit their operations.

Though the six Kiwi personnel deployed to the Republic of Korea have found themselves increasingly confined to the US Forces Korea Camps due to Covid-19 precautions, Colonel Don Jones, the Defence Attaché and Senior National Officer (DA and SNO) has a slightly different picture working in Seoul. COL Jones is based at the NZ Embassy which unlike government departments in Wellington is still open, though has gone to reduced manning and a shift system. Both the Embassy and UN Command use far more teleconferences and VTC’s than before to avoid spreading the virus. Unlike in NZ and other countries South Korea never fully closed businesses and work places though many have voluntarily closed or are working from home. Public places like museums closed quickly in the crisis and public gatherings are banned which means activities like protests, sports matches, church services are banned.

About 45 New Zealand Defence Force soldiers and sailors are helping monitor and help the New Zealanders who have returned from overseas and been confined to isolation facilities in Auckland because of Covid-19.The people who have been isolated are staying at hotels throughout Auckland where they must remain for 14 days of isolation before returning to their homes.

Defence Force staff are helping with the processing of guests coming in, helping with coordinating onward travel and generally working with other agencies to make the guests’ stay as pleasant as possible, says Auckland-based Major David Coulton, Officer Commanding , 3/6 Battalion, RNZIR.

The security aspect of the confinement is being organised by the police, and the hotel is providing meals.

“The feedback we have is that the troops on the ground, a mixture of RF Navy and Reservist Army, have been doing an excellent job in very trying conditions.”

Colonel Don Jones

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The 1 (NZ) Bde Section Skill at Arms (SAA) this year was a revitalised competition that concentrated on tactical concepts of Shoot, Move, Communicate and Medicate.

Held in Linton and Waiouru Military Camps the competition started at 0600 with staggered starts of 12 hours for the sections.

With four hours given to conduct orders battle prep and zeroing of section weapons the command teams were then stripped of GPS and other navigational items and given a map which lacked any key information on it such as zones key landmarks etc. The intent was to test the command team’s navigation ability without aids and make them concentrate on the basics.

They were then transported and deployed to the drop off points in Waiouru. Some sections initially had trouble locating their drop off points but eventually all made it to the start line.

1 (NZ) BDE SAA 2020All teams then conducted a section level tactical patrol down the safe air corridor which was co-ordinated through the Command Post. There were some issues with communications from both ends, however all sections managed to continue moving forward even with these issues.

The areas that were conducted in Waiouru were tactical movement by day and or night, react to a change in situation, medical scenario, set an observation post and conduct mental resilience tasks in Abbassia. All teams participated and gave it their all.

After 48 hours in Waiouru the teams headed back to Linton to conduct a march and shoot activity to finish off the competition.

Having teams from all over New Zealand, including Reserves showed how important units saw the competition having travelled so far to compete.

Winners1st Place 2/1 RNZIR

2nd Place 1 RNZIR

3rd place 2 Engr Regt

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The New Zealand Army has a team of soldiers in 1st Command Support Regiment (1CSR) who are trained to defend the Army’s networks and respond to threats which are constantly evolving in the extremely technical and complex cyber domain.

Some of these soldiers made up a team from 1CSR who came first in an international cyber skills competition held in Australia and hosted by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in November last year. More than 40 teams from Australia’s military, academia and industry took part as well as teams from the British Army and United States Army (see Army News issue 508 for more details).

Army News talked to the officer who led this team, Lieutenant Jessie Keivom-Lockhart about her job, and what it takes to be a cyber operator in an increasingly complex world.

What’s your background and why did you join the Army?I graduated from Officer Cadet School in December 2016 into the Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals (RNZ Sigs), and after completing a CIS Troop Command posting, I am now currently posted as the S63 to Cyber Operations, 1st Command

THINK LIKE AN ATTACKER

Expertise in Cyber Operations is vital for the military whose adversaries may have a high degree of knowledge and skills and may be highly motivated to conduct cyberattacks or cyber exploitation activities against NZDF networks. As a result, our Cyber Operators must also be highly knowledgeable, skilled, and motivated in order to defend our networks.

reading or watch online videos in my own time.

What do you like best about what you do?Being at the forefront developing a capability from the ground up has been a great experience. I learn something new on the job every day. I get the opportunity to complete civilian recognised coursing (including CompTIA, EC-Council and SANS coursing), go overseas regularly for training, exercises, and engagements, and work every day with a team of highly skilled and motivated soldiers.

How come we (as a small nation with a small Army) did so well in the ADF Cyber Skills Challenge (CSC) last year?The reason we did so well was because of the intelligent, hard-working, and motivated 1CSR personnel who were selected to be in the team. The team stayed up late to solve the challenges and were back early the next morning at the venue ready to crack back into it. How well we did demonstrated the calibre of New Zealand Army Signallers. We were challenged by our Commanding Officer at the time to place, and that is what we did. We came third overall at the time, however earlier in March this year, I visited the ADF only to find out that the CSC organisers had recalculated how the CSC was scored, and we actually came first in 2019. Fantastic work to all the members of the 1CSR team that participated. All going well, we’ll attend the CSC in November this year with the aim of taking the top spot again.

Support Regiment (1CSR), based in Linton Military Camp.

I had originally joined the Army straight from high school, but after a year and a half, I left to study at university where I completed a Master of Science in Applied Psychology. I then worked for several years in a corporate environment in the state sector which I enjoyed as I worked for a good company with good people and good pay.

However, I think the military is a great career option for a lot of people, whether it’s short term to get some experience and a few qualifications under your belt, or long term. The military offers clearer career progression, regular and ongoing training and development opportunities, a secure occupation, and many opportunities to work, train, or study overseas which is awesome.

What does your job entail?My current job entails typical platoon command responsibilities including personnel, process, and equipment management, but I also lead the development of the NZ Army Cyber Capability and the conduct of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) in the Army. I am also responsible for the performance of Military Network Operations Centre which monitors, maintains, supports, and defends the NZ Army’s networks and its associated information systems.

What are the skills needed to be a Cyber Operator in your team?An effective Cyber Operator has sound knowledge of computer networking and information systems; and of cyber security measures, principles, and procedures; familiarity working in both Windows and Linux operating systems; and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. An operator’s

previous experience working in ICT environments allows them to know a system’s baseline, and therefore, identify an anomaly of that baseline which requires them to respond.

What sort of mindset does an effective Cyber Operator need? You need to be thorough and inquisitive, but also passionate about cyber security with an analytical and problem-solving mindset. It is important that you are able to think like an attacker, as this in turn, allows you to be a better defender and understand an attacker’s decision making processes. You need to have a keen eye for things that don’t look right in a system or on the network, then be able to investigate the anomaly, then respond appropriately if it’s malicious activity or unintentional activity which resulted in a security breach.

What are the challenges of your job?Coming into the role of S63, there was a steep learning curve to increase my technical proficiency to allow me to provide better direction and make more informed decisions on technical matters. I’m not naturally technical, but I have been fortunate enough to be supported by past hierarchy to complete networking and IT coursing such as Cisco CCNA1 and CCNA2, Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials, and a modified version of CompTIA A+ and Linux Essentials before starting in this role as these courses are not part of a typical RNZ Sigs officer’s training pathway. 

Although this previous coursing was of significant benefit coming into the role of S63, I still had plenty to learn, but the NCOs in the 1CSR Cyber Cell and MILNOC are incredibly knowledgeable and they have taught me much of what I now know. To fill in the gaps and maintain awareness of global cyber activities, I complete professional

Cyber women: Australian and New Zealand military women involved in cyber warfare were acknowledged in Australia recently.

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THE NEW ZEALAND ARMY 175 years of service

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25 March 2020 marked 175 years since the Legislative Council passed New Zealand’s first Militia Ordinance which provided that able-bodied males between 18 and 65 years of age were to hold themselves ready for service and for a period of 28 days’ training annually.

This signalled the foundation for what would become the modern NZ Army.

While the beginnings of the organisation were undeniably divisive within New Zealand, today the New Zealand Army is a proudly diverse and multicultural land force – with Ngāti Tūmatauenga at its core – working for all New Zealanders.

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NEW ZODIACS HIT THE WATER IN WELLINGTON

The NZ Army FC530 Zodiacs are here and being tested.

These craft replaced FC470 Zodiacs which were 15–20 years old and the old NZ Army Kevlar Assault boats which were withdrawn from service in 2018.

The FC530 craft are larger, can carry more load, and have newer and more capable multi-fuel engines which allow for broader mission profiles than the old craft (these run on petrol, kerosene/aviation fuel, or in extreme situations, even diesel). They have been purchased to allow the Royal New Zealand Engineers (RNZE) to conduct Platoon and Company Lift Operations to support mobility of supported units, and amphibious insertion of force elements from Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) ships such as the OPV or HMNZS Canterbury. They can also perform RNZE reconnaissance missions or carry humanitarian assistance or disaster relief stores transfer from ship to shore, or shore to shore for isolated locations.

The RNZN has also bought the same boats under the project giving RNZN and NZ Army

interoperable fleets. The RNZN use these craft for diving operations, hydrography survey, and as ships’ tenders for the frigates or OPV due to their ability to be packed up and stowed easily.

The biggest difference between the old boats and the new craft is capacity. The old FC470 Zodiacs could only carry six people (including crew) or around 800kg of stores. The new craft can carry up to 12 personnel or 1,500kg of equipment. Additionally the safety equipment, navigation equipment and personnel protective equipment procured by the project has led to major safety and capability upgrades. These have included adding as standard equipment to each boat; crew immersion suits, crew impact helmets, marine GPS and with maritime chart capability, emergency beacons, maritime radios, immersion proof boat bags and stowage equipment.

A Marlborough Sounds phase of the exercise to test the new equipment was planned but was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is expected to be held at a later date. 

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Complex terrain in the wilds of Wairarapa gave troops from NZ Scottish Squadron, QAMR, the chance to operate over far greater distances and in a variety of conditions during a recent exercise.

Exercise Mt Olympus was based in the northern Wairarapa region, and focused on defeating a hybrid threat in a contemporary operating environment.

It began with deliberate orders being given to all before the two troops moved off to start the reconnaissance of their separate areas of operations (AOs). The two AOs were much bigger than the commanders are used to, stretching from Dannevirke to Masterton. The first few days were spent getting to know their areas as well as visiting Makuri and Alfredton schools. While the kids were shown over the NZLAVs, the Troop Headquarters conducted a Key Leader Engagement with the school principals to gain information on insurgent activities within the area.

While getting to know the area, detailed route reconnaissance was conducted in specific parts to assess access. This saw the troops moving through farmland and getting to see a new part of the country that was much different to bounding through Waiouru. Tight farm tracks, creek crossings and

steep hills all provided a challenge for crew commanders and drivers, testing the limits of where NZLAV can go. All of this while the gunners were scanning for potential enemy and IED locations. Whenever the troops found an insurgent hideout or an area of interest they would set up observation post to gain as much information as possible before moving on with patrols.

The Squadron came together halfway through the exercise to conduct a replenishment task with the A1 Echelon, exchange learning points and allow the Squadron leader to give new orders to his subordinates. This saw the enemy party step up their activity and hostility in the area, which tested commanders at all levels.

The final activity of Exercise Mt Olympus was a raid onto an insurgent leadership meeting. This saw one of the troops set up an OP the afternoon before the raid to watch enemy movement in the area and confirm key leaders were there so they could be captured. Just prior to first light it was confirmed they had arrived and this was the cue for the raid to start.

The other troop moved in swiftly and conducted the raid through multiple woolsheds and farm sheds, capturing the insurgency leaders they required.

Throughout the exercise there were times when the troops needed to get off the roads and tracks in the area and go onto private land. This required liaison with locals to get permission to use their land. Scot’s Squadron Officer Commanding Major Caleb Berry said this provided a good way to interact with the locals. “They were always more than happy to help. The troops were able to see some amazing parts of the country which most would normally never be allowed to see as well as get some new contacts and areas to train in.”

As a thank you to all the land owners who allowed the soldiers to use their land, the Squadron hosted a BBQ at the Makuri Domain.

“This was a good way to show our appreciation as well as give all the locals a good look at the NZLAV’s which had been moving around their land.

“The exercise provided many lessons for us, and was a good start-of-the-year shake out for the Squadron. It was a good lead into Exercise Cassino later in the year which will also be based on a contemporary operating environment.”

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The Covid-19 pandemic is taking its toll on mental health in many areas of New Zealand society. The government requires our Army personnel to be in the best possible shape to help where needed. Our personnel have their own health to consider, and that of their family and close friends. It often all boils down to resilience.

Why do soldiers need resilience?Soldiers are exposed to a number of stressful demands, both during training and on deployment. These include:• Physical demands

such as long pack marches, lack of sleep and digging shell scrapes;

• Mental Demands such as decision making when cold, wet tired and hungry;

• Emotional demands such as isolation, conflict with others and being away from family for long periods of time.

These demands can lead to a number of negative effects and reduced performance on our soldiers if they aren’t adequately prepared. Indeed, at its worst they could also contribute to negative mental health effects, such as anxiety and depression.

That’s why resilience training is embedded into courses at every level of Army training, starting a BLOC training during recruit course, DLOC training within units and OLOC training during pre-deployment training.

How do you build resilience? Today’s recruits at the Army Depot receive the most advanced and evidence-based resilience training out of any other generation. Moving away from the old-school model of “sink or swim,” TAD now gives them all of the tools and theory they require to get through training and to set them up for success later in their careers.

Plus, it’s developed over time. While TAD used to deliver a three-hour resilience brief one time during previous courses, the Army has learnt that training is much more effective when it’s short, repeated, integrated and practical.

That’s why that brief has been split into multiple shorter lessons throughout the course, which cover the basic physiology of stress, how to identify when you or your mates are stressed, and how to create a stress management plan. TAD has also included practical mental skills sessions, such as teaching recruits tactical breathing and mental imagery while they are shooting on the range.

Finally, they also participate in a mental preparation session and mental recovery session with their instructors before and after each major field exercise.

During the preparation session, the recruits talk about what demands they will likely come up against, how they would normally

react to those demands and what strategies they can use to get through those tough times. They then go into the field and use the strategies that they have been taught while outside of their comfort zones. Finally, the recovery session takes the recruits through “Guided Self Reflection” in which they reflect on what they learned during the exercise and what they can do better next time.

The Resilience Development CycleThis work is based on the Resilience Development Cycle, which is composed of PREPARE, PERFORM and RECOVER.First, they prepare for stress by

1. Identifying what stress they will come up against,

2. Identifying how they usually react to those stressors, and

3. Identifying and practising mental skills and other coping strategies to deal with those stressors.

Then they perform under stress that pushes them out of their comfort zones and practise the mental skills that they learnt.

Finally, they recover from the stress by going through guided self-reflection, learning from their experiences and developing their abilities over time.

Basic recommendations for Soldiers

1. Learn about the stress response and how it affects you – The more you know, the better you can deal with it when it appears.

2. Learn about different coping strategies and find out which work for you – The recruits are taught a number of mental skills such as tactical breathing, visualisation, positive self talk, goal setting and relaxation techniques. Try them out and practise them n regularly so that when you need them, they are already there for you to use.

3. Reflect after stressful events (e.g. field exercises) in order to develop your resilience over time – What happened, what went well, what didn’t go well and what can you do better next time? This is one of the most important steps in developing resilience over time. If you don’t take the time to learn from past mistakes, you’re much more likely to repeat them.

BUILDING RESILIENCE

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Medals represent service, commitment, and often bravery and gallantry. They require hard work and exposure to danger to earn them, so here is some advice on keeping them in top condition. As the recipient who has delivered the service or as the family member who has inherited a medal group – you have the responsibility to look after your medals.

Mounting of medals This is an area of some complexity and we suggest you do not rush into decisions as once made, some decisions cannot easily be reversed.

Medals can be court mounted to the NZDF Medal Mounting Standard by a professionally competent medal mounter. This is one area where you do need to use a professional. Ask for references and to see some examples of the work done before you select a new provider.

Modern medals are one of three types – silver (mainly Long Service awards); Rhodium plated (most modern campaign medals) and bronze (e.g. the NZGSM non-warlike awards, NZ Defence Service Medal).

Never use abrasive cleaner or polish on these medals. To return your medals to original condition, polish them gently with a soft dry cloth. A silver polishing cloth can be used on sterling silver medals but do not get black ‘rub off’ onto the medal ribbons. Always ensure your medals are wiped clean with tissues or a soft dry cloth so they are dry before being stowed away.

StorageNZDF advice is to store your medals securely inside a drawer in a lined box – either one of the NZDSM presentation cases, (you can strip out the inner to store smaller mounted medal sets) – or use a strong wood or cardboard box – good quality cigar and chocolate boxes are great. You can line the box with tissue paper or bubble wrap if you wish. Commercial medal storage cases are also available.

If your medals are mounted professionally, they will last for many years if stored correctly.

Finally, if your medals or ribbons are showing signs of wear or are damaged, report it early so they can be fixed – do not try and repair them yourself using tape, wire or super glue to hold the group together. Simple repairs fixed early are the most economic solution and will quickly get you back on parade looking smart.

Wearing of medalsThe recipient is entitled to wear their medals whenever ordered to do so. Generally this will mean full size medals during the day and miniature medals after sunset for Mess or other official evening events.

The recipient is entitled to wear these medals on their left chest at any official function for their lifetime. This also applies after they retire when they may wear the medals on their civilian suit, jacket or coat in the same way as if they were wearing them in uniform.

After their death, the family may wear these medals on their right chest. This convention allows family members to wear a deceased person’s full size or miniature medal/s in their memory. The convention is a matter for personal discretion and is limited to the official days of remembrance and military functions where the host or organiser advises that “medals may be worn”.

Caring for your medals

Orders, Decorations and Medals are a visual display of a person’s community and service history, and may highlight meritorious service as well as acts of gallantry and bravery. Medals are awarded for meritorious acts or service, operational and non-operational service, Long Service and Good Conduct medals, and a number of foreign awards that have been approved by the New Zealand Government for acceptance and wear on New Zealand official uniforms.

It is recommended that only one group of medals is worn by a relative. If the family has more than one group of medals to wear – ask another family member to wear the second or third groups. Spread the mana amongst the family. Medals do not have to be worn by the eldest son – each family can make their own decisions on who should wear Mum or Dad’s medals. It is entirely acceptable for women to wear a deceased relative’s medals.

The convention applies to both male and female relatives of the deceased including children and grandchildren. It does NOT apply to non-family members. This convention does NOT apply to the wearing of neck stars, sash badges, breast stars, ribbon bars, rosettes, and lapel badges awarded to the deceased. They are only current for his or her lifetime.

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Can the family wear more than one set of miniatures for a deceased relative e.g. one set for each of our three grand children?

AnswerYes, on the right chest at official commemorative functions and events. This is far preferable to splitting up an original group of medals so each child receives one medal. This causes the’ mana of the group’ to be lost as they no longer tell the whole story of the military service delivered for their medal entitlement.

Where can family members obtain miniature medals from?

AnswerAny competent medal mounter will have access to a source. NZDF Medals Office no longer sells additional miniature medals to families. They are available online from ELM (the NZDF medal supplier) – www.elm.com.sg.

MEDAL CARE FAQs and the answers

How do we clean old medals that are inherited within the family?

AnswerFirst you have to decide if the medals are physically in good enough condition that they can be worn. If so, our advice is to leave them as they are and wear them. Their condition tells the story of that medal. Ribbons do not have to be replaced simply because they are a little faded or worn on the edges. If the medals are not currently mounted as a group, or have additional medals to be added, take them to a reputable medal mounter and they will be cleaned as part of the medal mounting service. They may also be lacquered to stop corrosion.

Second, if the medals are fit to wear but need to be cleaned to remove finger prints and minor marks, follow the advice below:

a. Clean any marks off with a soft cloth, a silver polishing cloth or a spectacle lens cleaner cloth. Be gentle and do not use any abrasive cleaners as they can permanently damage the medal surface and engraving.

b. Silver dip products can be used for sterling silver awards such as long service awards, WW1

medals and some WW2 awards. This dip solution should be rinsed off in cold water and the medal dried with a soft cloth.

Third, consider what the family intends to do with these original medals. If they are to be mounted for framing in a box mount with a photo of the deceased, tell your medal mounter as this information will change how the medals are mounted compared to being ‘mounted ready to wear’. Conservators will tell you to retain the original ribbons as far as are practical for any displayed medals – after all this is how your deceased family member wore them.

Many families now mount older medal groups e.g. WW2 and WW1 medals in a good quality photo or box frame with a photograph and then wear replica full size or miniature medals on Anzac Day. This retains the original set in a safe manner for posterity, while allowing the family to commemorate the service of their family member in public. The Defence view is that the act of family wearing these medals at events is “getting these old service personnel back on parade”.

What do we do if our medal group gets wet on an Anzac Day parade?

AnswerPat the ribbons and medals dry with a soft cloth or tissues. Allow the medals to dry naturally at room temperature. Do not use a hair dryer or any artificial heat source or leave them in direct sunlight on a window sill as this may cause the mounting board to warp and the ribbons to shrink or fade.

Can family members wear Dad’s old RSA badge and his other military badges showing membership entitlement – e.g. A Crete War Veterans Assn badge?

AnswerNo. To do so can give the impression that you are personally entitled to that membership. We suggest that families display these items in a medal display with a photo of the deceased. If you are entitled to be a member of the RSA in your own right, you can wear your father’s RSA badge but not otherwise.

I found my father’s Second World War medals in an old box in his attic. He has never worn them. They are not mounted, and the ribbons, stars and round medals are all mixed together in a random pile. I cannot figure out which ribbon belongs to which star or medal. Can you tell me which go together?

AnswerYou should be able to match the ribbons and medals using the thumbnail images of Second World War medals on the NZDF Medals website. If there are still some mystery medals please feel free to contact NZDF by one of the options listed in the General Enquiries section of this website. A photo would assist to answer your question and can be sent by email when asked for.

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Combat SchoolIn June 1999 the School of Infantry combined with the School of Armour to form the Combat school. The Combat School primarily runs trade courses for RNZAC and RNZIR command courses for RF and Army Reserves Units alike, including All Arms courses for all services such as Small Arms Shooting Coaches and Range Conducting Officers courses. Although the Combat School is based in Linton Camp, the majority of the courses are conducted in Waiouru, operating from the old School of Infantry and Meldrum lines.

This year saw the completion of twelve courses by March, and

included support to Capability Branch for the MRAAD and 60MM mortar.

School of ArtilleryThe School of Artillery is a small school comprising 15 instructors headed by the Chief Instructor Major Gareth Miller and Master Gunner WO1 William Cook.  The School of Artillery is organised into three wings aligned to the sub-trades within Artillery, comprising of Targeting (the eyes and ears), Command Systems (the brain) and Weapons (the physical component using the 105mm Light Gun and 81mm Mortar).  The school delivers numerous courses throughout the year that culminates with the two live-fire exercises of Hellfire and Brimstone in Waiouru.

The School is using technology to modernise the learning environment with Wi-Fi enabled classrooms, making use of video content through open source or content staff have produced themselves.

Video content is applied through improved lessons and onto posters that have a Quick Response (QR) code that allows students to use their Smartphone camera to scan and quickly view content.  Staff have trained in Flipped learning that is a type of blended learning that intentionally shifts learning from instructor focus to student focus. 

Land Operations Training Centre

Students conducting training on the mobile Indirect Fire Observation Trainer.

The communications training phase employed on the NZLAV Crew Commanders and Drivers course.

The Army’s Land Operations Training Centre (LOTC) is where soldiers and officers learn the skills to win not only in battle, but in Joint interagency and multinational operations.

LOTC has undergone many iterations but is still the Army’s Centre of Excellence for Combat, Combat Service and Combat Service Support training and education, developing Army personnel from Corps training to senior trade courses, providing training for up to 29 trades.

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School of Military Engineering (NZ)The SME (NZ) has three specialised wings comprising of the Trade Training Wing (TTW), the Combat Engineer Wing (CEW) and the Joint Services Fire School. There are eight RNZE trades: carpenter, combat engineer, electrician, emergency responder, electrician, plant operator and plumber. Since December 2018, the EOD Operator is included as a RNZE trade. Before beginning an apprenticeship each Sapper must complete the RNZE Corps Training.

The TTW trains and administers apprentices in carpentry, plumbing, drain laying, gas-fitting and electricians. Depending on the individual it will take an average of four years to become a qualified tradesperson. The TTW work closely with accredited civilian organisations such as BCITO, WELTEC and civilian building contractors. Once qualified, trade sappers are posted to 25 Engineer Support Squadron, 2ER. 

The CEW conducts specialist individual Combat Engineer trade band courses which include the engine hands, portable sawmill, tree felling, EMoE, boating, search and various plant operator courses including the HMEE and the Rapid Employment Bridge System.

The JSFS trains RNZE Emergency Responders and RNZAF Firefighters on the Basic Firefighters course, Intermediate and Senior command and control courses.

Trade Training SchoolThe Trade Training School (TTS) delivers individual trade and RNZALR Combat Service Support training to eight of the eleven RNZALR trades. This includes the trades of armourer, automotive technician, combat driver, electronic technician, electrical fitter, maintenance fitter, movement operator and supply technician. TTS delivers around 80 courses throughout NZDF’s camps and bases each year. This equates to around 2,400 training days a year, with an average of 600 students passing through its doors. TTS is a diverse environment with a

mixture of both military, NZDF civilian staff and LMGI personnel. 

A key component of TTS is its maintenance support apprentice training delivery. These apprentices generally spend between 12 to 18 months at TTS and they progress through a variety of residential coursing and vocational courses through accredited institutes. From there they would generally be posted to a 1 (NZ) Bde unit to gain workplace experience, returning to TTS to complete various apprenticeship courses until trade qualified.

Training gunners

Calling in artillery and mortars and teaching soldiers to do the same can be mentally taxing, but it’s a gratifying part of soldiering, says Warrant Officer Class Two Hamish Railton.

A Sergeant Major instructor gunnery at the School of Artillery, WO2 Railton is the equivalent of a Wing Sergeant Major. He conducts courses on artillery targeting for gunners, bombardiers and sergeants, as well as the Joint Fires Observers Course. In layman’s terms targeting involves “the gunners up the front who call all the fire in” he says.

“There’s a lot going on, but as a gunner you get the best of many worlds. It’s very much an outdoors job, and you work with infantry and armoured. You get to experience all three combat trades at once.”

Making the most of technology

As a youngster Corporal Mina Robinson wanted to be either a soldier or a mechanic.

He joined the Army and combined both career aspirations, and nowadays his role is all about training soldiers to become automotive mechanics. He completed all courses at the Wing including the NZLAV Automotive Technician course, Special Equipment course and the MHOV conversion course.

“I discovered I had a bit of a passion for teaching, so went to Uni and studied for a Bachelor of Education. The Army asked if I would consider a posting to TTS and I jumped at the chance.”

Now, CPL Robinson helps write TTS courses, and works alongside soldiers training in the workshop. “When I did my training I was issued with a pile of text books. Now we use

technology, such as Google classroom, which makes training much more efficient. Our students are used to using technology to learn, and it is what they expect.”

Students are issued with tablets, and if they have questions when they are studying at night or in their own time, they can confer with instructors and get an answer or some help, quickly.

At TTS about 18 soldiers work on LAVs, LOVs, MHOVs and Unimogs.

“I love teaching,” says CPL Robinson. “I love the lightbulb moment a student has when everything falls into place. Where all the good oil you’ve fed them starts turning the gears and has them solving faults in just minutes instead of hours.”

Logistics Operations School“Before the fighting proper, the Battle is fought and decided by the Quartermasters.”

Logistics is a relatively new word used to describe a very old practice: the supply, movement and maintenance of an armed force both in peacetime and under operational conditions. Logistic considerations are generally built in to battle plans at an early stage, for without logistics, the equipment, vehicles, protected mobility vehicles, artillery pieces; airframes, etc are just numbers on a Table of Organisation and Equipment.

Logistic Operations School (LOS) was formed in 1994 and grows Officer Cadet School (OCS) graduates into specialist RNZALR Platoon Commanders in transport/ movements, maintenance support and supply (JLOs Course). When the RNZALR LT is a master at platoon command, LOS then transforms them into RNZALR CAPTs responsible for providing CSS advice to unit commanders and as a 2IC of a CSS Coy (ILOs Course). The final step is to RNZALR MAJ where LOS takes students to the level of Brigade planners and advisors

Defence Driver Training SchoolThe Defence Driver Training School (DDTS (NZ)) was instituted on 1 July 2013. It was officially opened by MAJ GEN Tim Keating.The school provides

• Vehicle familiarisation courses (Lt 4WD, Pinzgauer, Unimog, HX60/HX58, and MB2228/41),

• All Arms Driving Instructor, and

• The delivery of vehicle licence training and (theory/practical) testing, including endorsements such as dangerous goods and forklift.

DDTS (NZ) consists of two wings, one in the South Island in Burnham Camp and one in the North Island in Linton Camp. There are 10 military and 10 civilian staff who are mainly

driving instructors and some are Workplace Assessors and Licence Testing Officers.

The school qualifies about 600 to 800 students yearly throughout the NZDF in generic military vehicles.

Driver negotiating the new Cross country circuit constructed at Burnham Camp.

Image from the Drop Zone and Landing Point course.

Students on the Recovery Commanders course.

1Troop booming a EWBB.

Students on the Intermediate Fitter and Maintenance course.

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BOOK REVIEW

VOLUNTARY EDUCATION STUDY ASSISTANCE

What is it?Voluntary Education Study Assistance (VESA) is a discretionary fund centrally managed by NZDC to provide financial assistance to members of the NZDF undertaking part-time study.

Who's eligible?Regular Force or permanent civilian members of NZDF who have been employed/served continuously for 52 weeks. Reserve Force members in some circumstances.

What assistance can I receive?VESA provides assistance with study costs up to a set maximum in any financial year. There are different limits for postgraduate and undergraduate study.

What can I study?You can study a subject area that interests you, provided it’s on the New Zealand Qualification Framework (NZQF).

How do I apply?Contact any Defence Learning Centre for advice on the application process. Alternatively, check eligibility, your obligations etc. by logging on to the ITD Learning Toolkit for more information or SADFO 3/2016.

Applications for semester two, 2020 are to be made within 90 days of the official study start date. Please complete an MD1631 and liaise with your nearest Adult Learning Tutor, Defence Learning.

Stand Up Straight10 Life Lessons from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

By Major General Paul Nanson CB, CBE

Published by Century

This is a small format hardback that runs to 137 pages, written, as an introduction to basic leadership principles taught by the UK Army at The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. The book is aimed at people with no experience of the military and explains how and why what we are all taught, works.

It doesn’t matter whether you received your initial introduction to the military at LSV Company, Recruit Company, OCS, Sandhurst or somewhere in between, everyone who has served will recognise these basic tenets and can no doubt swear by the

effectiveness of one, or more of them in their daily life.

The text is broken into 10 chapters which each introduce a simple everyday discipline. The chapters cover things like the importance of having and maintaining personal standards, how to pack a pack (and why doing it well matters), the importance of knowing yourself and your own limits and restrictions, the benefits of getting up early and why thorough planning is so important.

Nanson wrote this book when he was the Commandant of Sandhurst as a leadership primer. Nanson uses anecdotes from his own service and the service of others to illustrate the practical value of the theories he espouses. The anecdotes have been well chosen and add a valuable dose of reality to the theory being detailed.

Nobody who has been in uniform for more than a couple of years will probably learn any new habits from this book. However, it is good to occasionally be reminded of WHY we do the things we do, in the way we do them and the benefits those habits and practices provide and it is a quick, enlightening and very entertaining read.

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Can you find all of the hidden words listed below?

BATTLE

COLONEL

COMMANDO

COMMITMENT

COMRADESHIP

CORPORAL

COURAGE

ENGINEER

INTEGRITY

LOGISTICS

MACHINEGUN

MEDAL

MISSION

RANGE

RATIONS

RIFLE

SHELLSCRAPE

TACEX

TECHNOLOGY

UNIFORM

UNIMOG

WARFARE

How well do you know the NZ Army? Take our quiz to find out.

Word Search

NZ Army Quiz1. What was the name of the

commander of the New Zealand Division in the First World War?

a. Sir Andrew Russell

b. Sir Anthony White

c. Sir Charles Upham

2. What is the name of New Zealand’s second highest gallantry award?

a. The Victoria Star

b. The Aotearoa Cross

c. The New Zealand Gallantry Star

3. How long has New Zealand been a member of the MFO?

a. 47 years

b. 38 years

c. 43 years

4. Who is the current Force Commander to the MFO mission?

a. Major General Evan Williams

b. Major General Zavier Pernod

c. Major General Phillip Brown

5. How many New Zealand Army personnel died in Timor-Leste?

a. 11

b. 5

c. 7

6. When did New Zealand Army engineers first arrive in Cambodia?

a. December 1991

b. July 1977

c. November 1982

7. In what country was a camp known as Taniwha Hill?

a. Australia

b. Somalia

c. Bougainville

8. What is the name of the New Zealand Army’s first automatic machinegun?

a. Maxim

b. Minimi

c. Gatling

9. What do the letters MAP stand for?

a. Multiple Army Programmes

b. Mutual Assistance Programme

c. Men Against Poverty

10. What does “Aunty Huia” mean in Army culture?

a. Time for lunch

b. The end of the battle

c. The SAS

11. When was the battle training facility in Ardmore opened?

a. 2018

b. 2016

c. 2007

12. What country did Cyclone Winston mainly affect?

a. Vanuatu

b. Nauru

c. Fiji

13. What does MARS-L stand for?

a. Modular Assault Rifle System – light

b. Medium Army Assault System – level

c. Maximum Assault Rifle System – left

14. What was Ettie Rout famous for during the First World War?

a. Baking cakes for the troops

b. Knitting socks for the troops

c. Being a safe-sex advocate for the troops

15. Who was the first Commander Joint Forces NZ?

a. Major General Tim Keating

b. Major General Martyn Dunne

c. Major General Lou Gardiner

16. What does the acronym ANZAC stand for?

a. Australia and New Zealand Armoured Corps

b. Australia and New Zealand Artillery Corps

c. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

17. What is the name of the Austrian whose assassination in Sarajevo is believed to have sparked WW1?

a. Archdeacon Francis of Austria

b. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

c. Pope Francis of Austria

18. How many New Zealanders died at Gallipoli?

a. 15,650

b. 7,220

c. 2,779

19. What is the name of the plant that grows in the wild particularly on the Gallipoli Peninsula, and is often worn as a symbol of remembrance on Anzac Day?

a. Parsley

b. Rosemary

c. Thyme

20. Why is one of the main services on Anzac Day held at dawn?

a. So soldiers can gather with each other from mid-morning to commemorate the day.

b. Because the first landings at Anzac Cove happened at dawn.

c. So dignitaries can attend as many ceremonies as possible throughout the day.

Answers:1. Sir Andrew Russell; 2. NZ Gallantry Star; 3. 38 years ago; 4. Major General Evan Williams; 5. Five; 6. December 1991; 7. Somalia; 8. Maxim; 9. Mutual Assistance Programme; 10. The end of a battle; 11. 2016; 12. Fiji; 13. Modular Assault Rifle System – light; 14. Being a safe-sex advocate for troops; 15. Major General Martyn Dunne; 16. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps; 17. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria; 18. 2,779; 19. Rosemary; 20. Because the first landings at Anzac Cove happened at dawn.

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ARE YOU COMMANDO READY? As part of 1NZSAS Regiment, Commandos are our force of choice charged with delivering specialist counter-terrorism capabilities right here, on the ground in New Zealand. Our Commando Assessment course is highly demanding and designed to find only the fittest, sharpest, most dedicated group of combat ready professionals. You have to be able to make life or death decisions as part of a small elite team and under the most stressful situations. If selected, you will undergo world-class training in New Zealand and offshore. You will work with leading edge equipment and will always be ready for immediate deployment. Commandos are based in Auckland and work alongside SAS Squadrons. The next Commando Assessment is from 19 – 28 May 20. It is open to the men and women of the NZDF. If you want to find out how good you can be, this is your chance, take it now.For more information visit http://org/nzsof/LP/Recruiting.aspx