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Issue 1, 2010
ADF stars
at Military
Tattoo
Australia Day
honours list
Page: 16-19
Major Brendan Kellaway leads the Australian Federation Guard at the Sydney Football Stadium during the lead-up
to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo - an event that celebrated 60 years of valour, mateship and glory. See pages 12-13.
Photo: LACW Casey Gaul
Defence
magazine
Editor: Editorial
Michael Weaver
Firstly, welcome to 2010. Now, a question.
Phone: 02 6265 7117
What’s changed?
Deputy Editor:
This year, Defence embarks upon its most significant period of change to find
Jack Foster better ways of doing the job. Suffice to say, change will be a major part of the year
Phone: 02 6265 1949 ahead as the Strategic Reform Program moves into its implementation phase.
Imagery Support: But enough of that for now, as we intend to fill an entire edition on reform in April.
Public Affairs Branch Change is the theme for this first edition of 2010 and we hope you notice a few
Defence Magazine is produced by the subtle changes to the pages of Defence Magazine. It would also be remiss of us
not to use this space to inform you further of our contribution to reform.
Directorate of Internal Communication,
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH:
The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, and the Minister for
Defence, Senator John Faulkner, present the Chief of the
Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Angus Houston,
with a congratulatory card for achieving 40 years of
service in the Australian Defence Force. The visit to
Defence Headquarters was organised as a surprise event,
with ACM Houston’s wife, Mrs Elizabeth Houston, also
presented with a bunch of flowers for her support to her
husband during his military career.
Photo: Steve Dent
CONTENTS
Inside this edition
Columns
Secretary: In-stride adjustment 10
11
14
Chief of Defence Force: Turning the tide in Afghanistan
News
Snapshot 4
Pictorial: Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney 12
Stalwart bows out of public affairs arena 14
Defence celebrates disabilities 15
Australia Day honours list 16
24 Features
Navy: Countdown to new expeditionary capability 20
Ministerial and Executive Services: Better advice to ministers 22
Greg Combet: Minister heralds climate of change 24
People in Defence: Families first in ADF survey 26
Army: Army adapts to thirst for improvement 28
Records Management: Change sparks new era 29
People Strategies and Policy: Workforce intelligence 30
Spotlight on Reform: Science and Technology stream 32
Defence Signals Directorate: Defending cyber security 33
DMO: Better advice – better project management 34
Joint Logistics Command: Improvements locked and loaded 36
Army: Indigenous soldiers graduate in Northern Territory 38
38 Operations: Role of peace-keepers in the Solomon Island
The Last Word: Former Director General Public Affairs, BRIG Brian Dawson
40
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news
Snipshot
Snapshot
Soldiers meet with
Afghan elders
The Australian Special Operations Task Group (SOTG)
and Afghan partner forces recently met with village
elders and religious leaders in Chenartu, north-east
of Tarin Kowt.
During the meeting, village leaders and
representatives were consulted to gain an
understanding from the community of their key needs
LEFT: AP-3C Orion ‘Lara’ commences and ideas for development proposals.
a night mission over Iraq. The aircraft
Share your story Seven years for Orion has just marked seven years of
service to Australian and coalition
The Commanding Officer of the SOTG hoped to
continue to reap the benefits of the combined
forces in the Middle East. operations with Afghan partners,
Are you a current serving ADF member Air Force’s AP-3C Orion aircraft have
“Our partner force bring with them a unique
and from a culturally or linguistically marked seven years crucial support to understanding of local conditions,” he said.
diverse background? Then you are Australian and coalition forces in the “Conducting these operations in close cooperation
encouraged to sign up for the ADF Middle East. signing an overarching Memorandum of Agreement with our partner force allows us greater clarity and
Multicultural Recruitment Strategy between Defence and Engineers Australia. understanding of the community’s needs.”
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal (AIRMSHL) Mark
Alumni Program.
Defence Force Recruiting is aiming to boost
Binskin said the Orions had flown more than 1750
missions involving 16500 flying hours supporting Female leadership Professional For more information on these new arrangements,
including how Defence members can obtain New Submarine office
the numbers of people from culturally diverse Operations Bastille, Falconer, Catalyst and Slipper.
tops agenda recognition for Chartered or Engineering Executive status, refer A new Australian Submarine Program Office will
backgrounds in the ADF and make the idea of a “This milestone is a great tribute to the men and to http://www.defence.gov.au/defence_ be established in Adelaide next month to manage
career in the Services more attractive. women of Air Force’s Surveillance and Response A program promoting female leadership
Defence engineers engineers_pdp/ submarine availability required by Government.
Group who have worked long hours flying and Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and
The new Alumni Program will support members in the Royal Australian Navy is being Defence engineers can receive
from culturally and linguistically diverse maintaining the Orions,” AIRMSHL Binskin said.
expanded into 2010, and will for the formal recognition from Australia’s Soldiers return home Science Greg Combet said the new office was a
vital step towards achieving the submarine output
backgrounds to speak at schools, universities
and community events about their experiences
“Maintenance staff have often worked in 50C-plus
temperatures to achieve a very high aircraft
first time include a women’s mentoring peak professional body for engineers from East Timor Government expects.
program for 50 Navy women. following the renegotiation and signing The Office will commence work in March and operate
in the ADF. availability rate.” More than 70 soldiers from Townsville- as an integrated product team of Navy, Defence
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and of an agreement between Defence and based 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Materiel Organisation and Australian Submarine
In coming weeks, Defence Force Recruiting will be The RAAF Orion detachment in the Middle East
Science Greg Combet said the Navy Women’s Engineers Australia. Regiment have returned home to Corporation personnel led by DMO’s Director General
providing more information regarding the Program. includes approximately 88 people and two aircraft.
Leadership Program was the first of its kind in Submarines Commodore Bronko Ogrizek.
If you want to help raise awareness about life in The renewed agreement provides opportunities Australia following a successful
AIRMSHL Binskin said that AP-3C Orions were the Australian Defence Force and had involved
for all Australian Defence Organisation engineers
the ADF, then you are encouraged to volunteer for among the best intelligence, surveillance and deployment to East Timor.
the alumni program.
28 women in 2009.
to undertake funded professional development to HMAS Success inquiry
reconnaissance aircraft in the world, and could Another 180 soldiers will also soon return and be
“The Program provided the opportunity for female achieve Chartered or Engineering Executive status.
For more information, please email DFR.alumni@ transmit real-time surveillance pictures, providing replaced by soldiers from the 8/9th Battalion RAR A fresh inquiry into a range of equity and diversity
leaders, from the rank of Leading Seaman to issues on board HMAS Success was launched in
defence.gov.au essential situational awareness to commanders on The signing of the agreement continues the strong
Commander and APS equivalents, to participate based in Brisbane.
collaboration between Engineers Australia and February.
the ground. The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner,
in five Australian Women and Leadership Forum The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal
Defence. The new all-of-Defence agreement also
“Many of our AP-3C Orion people have done events,” Mr Combet said. applauded the achievements of the returning Angus Houston, said that while he remained
provides direct savings to Defence, arising from
four and in some cases five deployments to the personnel in assisting one of Australia’s closest confident that the military justice system was
He said the Government was committed to discounts negotiated with Engineers Australia.
Middle East,” AIRMSHL Binskin said. neighbours. working well, aspects of the system needed to
improving opportunities for women in the ADF to
The agreement is win-win for Defence and improve.
“I understand the impact this has on personal undertake leadership roles. “I congratulate the soldiers returning to Australia
Engineers Australia, as it provides follow-on The Chief of the Defence Force also announced
lives and I thank their families and friends in on the success of their mission,” Senator Faulkner
“The female officers, sailors and public servants benefits to the broader community. Defence and the appointment of the Hon. Roger Gyles AO QC to
Australia for the vital support they provide.” said.
who completed the program provided extremely the broader community receive direct benefits from conduct a new Commission of Inquiry into a range of
positive feedback and have indicated strong having upskilled engineers. Defence also retains “The improved security conditions that have matters arising from equity and diversity issues on
enthusiasm and motivation to implement their new its engineers as they further their professional emerged during the deployment of these soldiers board HMAS Success.
skills in the workplace.” development, and Engineers Australia increases its has enabled the ISF mission to evolve. Chief of Navy Vice Admiral (VADM) Russ Crane said
that appropriate behaviour from personnel ashore
Mr Combet said the Program followed the membership base. “Our soldiers now perform fewer direct security
and at sea was fundamental to the New Generation
LEFT: Officer Cadet Jahan Barr has signed objectives of the Chief of Defence Force Action On 18 August 2009, the Chief of the Defence Force, tasks and increasingly focus on capacity-building
up for the ADF Multicultural Recruitment Navy program.
Strategy Alumni Program. Plan for the Recruitment and Retention of Women Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, and the-then and training of the East Timorese Defence Force.
“Equally important is my commitment to ensuring
in the ADF, and was being run as part of the New Acting Defence Secretary, Stephen Merchant, “This shift could not have been considered were that all my personnel have access to a fair, robust
Generation Navy initiative in a bid to improve the confirmed Defence’s commitment to the Engineers it not for the excellent work completed by these and just inquiry system and that they are supported
Navy’s culture, leadership and structure. Australia professional development program, in service men and women.” throughout the process,” VADM Crane said.
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NEWS
Snipshot
Snapshot
Full military honours
in Fromelles
Ninety-three years after they fell in the Battle of
Fromelles, the first of 250 Australian and British
soldiers have finally been buried with full military
honours at a ceremony in France.
The Australian public is being encouraged to pause
and reflect on the sacrifices of those who serve in the
Armed Forces.
RIGHT: Defence Secretary
Dr Ian Watt (left) and Chief The soldiers are being buried in individual graves
Defence Scientist Professor in the purpose-built Fromelles (Pheasant Wood)
International Counter Robert Clark (right) congratulate
Tim Heenan on his work to
Military Cemetery. The new cemetery is the first
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission has
improve information exchange on
IED award integrated Improvised Explosive
Device protection programs
constructed in more than 50 years.
The burials took place throughout February and have
between Australia and other
been conducted by members of both the British and
Two Defence personnel have received partner nations.
Australian Armies.
the Technical Cooperation Program
(TTCP) Award for their collaborative work Troops back home Medical officers ABOVE: Defence personnel at Russell Offices participated in a touch football competition and sausage sizzle to raise
A commemorative event to open the cemetery is
scheduled for the 94th anniversary of the Battle of
to improve information exchange on from Afghanistan boosted funds for the Red Cross Haiti Appeal. Some of the winning side (L-R) Corporal Aaron Rawnsley, Sergeant David Walsh,
Corporal Simon Dawson and Sergeant Matthew Hinse. Photo: LSIS Paul McCallum
Fromelles on 19 July 2010.
Mr Combet said the Government was hopeful that
integrated Improvised Explosive Device
The ADF has entered a new partnership anthropological, archaeological, historical and DNA
(IED) protection programmes between More than 700 members of the Second
information will lead to the identification of some of
Australia and other partner nations. Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force designed to increase professional the men.
The Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Robert
(MRTF-2) have returned home after an development opportunities for Defence International Touch footy funds “While identification of the remains is an extremely
intensive eight-month deployment to medical officers. complex process, I remain hopeful that we will be
Clark, presented Tim McKay and Tim Heenan with
Afghanistan. Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant
Women’s Day 2010 for Haiti able to identify a number of those that we have
their awards at ceremonies held in Adelaide and found,” said Mr Combet.
General David Hurley signed an agreement with
Canberra recently. “They have helped to expand our mentoring and Defence will join in the International The response to the devastating The battle on 19 July 1916 was the bloodiest 24 hours
the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN)
Professor Clark praised the work of both Dr McKay
training effort of the Afghan National Army, build Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations on January earthquake that claimed the lives in Australian history with 5,533 Australian soldiers
that will ensure the ADF continues to provide top
the security capacity of the Afghan Government, 12 March, with guest speakers set to of thousands of Haitians has been killed, wounded or missing.
and Mr Heenan in synchronising efforts across the quality health care to its personnel.
and delivered more reconstruction activities for the speak at the Australian Defence Force
TTCP CIED Science & Technology (S&T) work- remarkable to say the least. And recently,
local community,” Defence Minister Senator John The first is an accredited online mental health
Academy (ADFA).
Centaur found,
streams, to provide increased levels of protection
training pack. The Surgeon General, Major it was Defence’s turn to lend a hand.
against the IED threat to coalition forces deployed
Faulkner said.
General (MAJGEN) Paul Alexander, said the Active IWD is a global day celebrating the economic, The dark and threatening skies did not prove a
relatives sought
on current operations. “This progress was made in a difficult and The discovery of the wreck of the Australian Hospital
Learning Module would provide ADF Medical political and social achievements of women in the deterrent for more than 40 personnel who united to
challenging environment. Our troops worked under Ship Centaur (AHS Centaur) will enable families of
Tim Heenan said that he was honoured to have Officers with additional training to diagnose and past, present and future—a day when women are raise money for the victims with a game of touch
the threat of road-side bombs and attacks by the Australians on board the ship to know the resting
had the opportunity to work with DSTO, and their treat common mental health issues. recognised for their achievements. football.
insurgents.” place of their loved ones, 66 years after it was sunk
international Defence Science colleagues. “The program will be accredited under the Royal To celebrate, Defence will hold an event for With teams representing Navy, Army, Air Force, and north east of Brisbane.
Alongside the Afghan National Security Forces
“We know of a number of specific instances Australian College of General Practitioners,” women and men at Adams Hall at ADFA. A range the Public Service, it was a genuine Departmental A phone hotline has been established to assist
(ANSF), the MRTF confiscated 90 weapon caches, of stalls will showcase IWD supporters such as relatives of those who were on board the ship when
where CIED work undertaken within DSTO has MAJGEN Alexander said. effort.
provided security support for the Afghan National Women’s Information Referral Service, Defence it was sunk in 1943. Relatives can now contact
saved the lives of Australian soldiers deployed on An ADF version of the AGPN’s Online Lifestyle From the first tap, all matches were evenly poised
Elections, and expanded the security presence in 1800 019 955 to receive information about a
Management Program is also being considered. Community Organisation, Defence Force Recruiting,
operations,” Mr Heenan said. the Mirabad Valley, Baluchi Valley and the Chora with the ball travelling from end to end as teams memorial service which will be held in March.
padres/chaplains, Defence Housing Australia and
“This ongoing work within DSTO, and the wider district. MAJGEN Alexander said the program covered risk battled for ascendancy. A website also has details about the memorial
Defence Special Needs Support Group.
factors for chronic disease; nutritional advice and service. It includes details of how relatives can
TTCP community, is critical to the continued “Australia’s focus remains on mentoring the ANSF While lacking the star-studded line-up of recent
information to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, The theme for the day is Engaging Everyone in register to receive more information about the
success of Defence’s CIED program, which draws in order to build their capacity to take responsibility telethons, matches were played in good spirit with memorial service. The website can be found at
while a family-oriented program could also be Gender Issues and will feature a seminar, followed
on staff from across all three Services, the for the security in Oruzgan province. This work is players giving their all before shaking hands and http://www.army.gov.au/AHS_Centaur.asp
modified to offer guidance on the unique pressures by prominent speakers including Vice Chief of the
Capability Development Group and the DMO.” proceeding well,” Senator Faulkner said. sharing a cool drink. On the morning of 14 May 1943, the Australian
facing ADF families including frequent relocations Defence Force Lieutenant General David Hurley,
Hospital Ship Centaur was sunk by a Japanese
The TTCP presents awards annually to scientists The mostly Townsville-based MRTF-2 is being and deployment. Professor Kerryn Phelps and Dr Michael Flood. A sausage sizzle was held to help raise funds
submarine east north east of the coast of Brisbane.
from all five member nations who are working on replaced with Brisbane soldiers from the Army’s with crowds braving the weather to watch their
“This partnership will further strengthen the ADF’s Funds are available for regions to also get The wreck of the ship was found by search teams
specific collaborative projects. 7th Brigade. involved, so for more information contact Gender colleagues in action.
commitment to our people providing advanced on Sunday 20 December 2009. The project to find
For further information go to: http://www.dtic. A welcome back ceremony for MRTF-2 will be held training for medical officers and first-class health Diversity Policy Officer Rose Hays no later than All proceeds raised from the event will be donated the remains was funded jointly by the Federal and
mil/ttcp/ in Townsville on 10 April 2010. care for personnel,” MAJGEN Alexander said. 2 March. to the Red Cross for the victims of Haiti. Queensland Governments and with assistance from
the Department of Defence.
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NEWS in review: december – january
Snapshot
BELOW: The crew of the No. 38 Squadron Caribou A4-140 pose for a photo
before they prepare to take off from RAAF Base Richmond for the last time.
From left: Avionics Technician Corporal Nick Bordujenko, Pilot Wing Commander
Tony Thorpe, Flight Engineer Sergeant Scott Jones, Pilot Flying Officer Matt
Sullivan and Aircraft Technician Dan Amiet. Photo: LACW Casey Gaul
LEFT: Standard Missile 2 Acceptance Test and
Evaluation firing in the East Australian Exercise
Area on HMAS MELBOURNE, the first firing of its
kind. Photo: ABIS Andrew Dakin
Entertainers put Prince William
While many took the opportunity
on show for troops visits Holsworthy
to take time off in December and 17 December - ADF personnel serving in supported in flight before engaging a target.” Heron takes to 20 January - His Royal Highness Prince William
January, the news emanating from
East Timor have enjoyed a pre-Christmas Mr Combet said Melbourne was now equipped Afghan skies joined officers and soldiers for a live fire exercise
concert led by Australian musicians and with two modern missile systems to combat anti- at NSW’s Holsworthy Barracks.
Defence continued to flow at its 13 January - The first Australian-leased Heron
entertainers as part of the 17th Force ship missiles and aircraft.
usual pace. The following two pages Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has started initial Drawing on his military training at RMA Sandhurst
Entertainment Tour. “HMAS Melbourne is an Adelaide class guided
highlight some of the significant operations in Afghanistan. College in the UK, the Prince headed to the
Australian singer-songwriter John missile frigate (FFG) that has completed the Marksmanship Training Range to fire an Australian-
events that occurred while we were Schumann, best known for his song I Was The UAV will help deliver high resolution, real-time
multi-million dollar FFG Upgrade Program and issue F88 Austeyr rifle and the F89 Minimi machine
in stand-down mode. Only 19, said the Tour was something he has has recently undergone additional SM-2 related intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
gun.
wanted to do for a long time. information to ADF commanders.
Final flight for Caribou alterations to its combat system,” Mr Combet said Reportedly on target, Prince William then made
“It is terrific to be here with this community of With a maximum speed of more than 180 kph, the
30 November - The Australian War Memorial a personal request to meet privately with Special
received one of the recently-retired Caribou aircraft
men and women who selflessly represent our Army band rocks one-tonne aircraft can operate for more than 24 Operations Command soldiers.
after it made its final flight from RAAF Base
interests overseas,” Mr Schumann said. Middle East hours at altitudes of up to 10,000 metres.
The Prince also visited Admiralty House for lunch
“A lot of these guys have families and I watch Working under a one-year contract with the option with the Governor-General Quentin Bryce before
Richmond. 07 January - The 1st Battalion’s Royal Australian
them line up at the telephones at night to call to extend, the UAV was selected after a detailed travelling to Redfern to meet with Aboriginal
One aircraft was also received by the RAAF Regiment Band finished a three-week tour to the
Lieutenant Logan was killed the following year by home. I think you really have to come here and see examination of available off-the-shelf ISR systems. elders.
Museum at Point Cook. Middle East, performing rock concerts, Christmas
a Japanese sniper during the 2nd/12th Battalion’s that to understand it emotionally.” It is expected to be fully mission capable in the
carols and jazz sessions for the troops. Prince William last visited Australia in 1983 when
“Australia’s Caribou have had an illustrious attack on Giropa Point at Buna. Comedian Gary Bradbury, who served in the coming months following an initial training period. he was just nine-months-old.
career over the last 45 years, and their record is Musical Director Major Dan Hiscock said the
The ceremony at PNG’s Bomana Cemetery featured Australian Army from 1986 to 1993, praised the
a testament to all who worked on and flew the
an honour guard provided by the Australian Army, troops for their sense of humour.
tour was a culmination of almost six months of
New Wedgetail BELOW: His Royal Highness Prince William chats
aircraft,” Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel planning.
and Science Greg Combet said in tribute to the
with Australia’s Federation Guard firing volleys “In the Army everyone has a pretty good sense of agreement with soldiers from Alpha Company 3rd Battalion Royal
Australian Regiment (3 RAR) at Holsworthy Barracks.
“We worked on programs, arranging charts, coming
over the graves and the Last Post played by a humor and I was always around guys who would 19 January - A new five-year, $800 million
Caribou. up with not only the concerts, but also music trivia,
bugler. want to make wise cracks,” Mr Bradbury said. contract has been signed to support the Air Force’s
As an interim measure, the Caribou fleet has karaoke and all the different contingencies that we
“They like a laugh even though they are doing a new fleet of Wedgetail aircraft.
been replaced by the King Air aircraft, providing a Minister farewells tough job.”
might be faced with,” Major Hiscock said.
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and
modern and efficient transport capability. troops The tour, known as Tour de Force, is organised to
“Kabul, which was our first stop, was bitterly cold
Science Greg Combet said the contract with
and we struggled with that.
PNG Diggers laid 4 December - Defence Minister John Faulkner bring cheer to Service personnel who are deployed
“Instruments aren’t designed to be played in zero
Boeing would create more than 100 jobs in the
to rest farewelled 140 ADF personnel as they deployed to overseas.
or sub-zero temperatures…but it worked out Newcastle area.
operations in Afghanistan and East Timor.
1 December - The remains of four Australian okay.” “It will also provide continued and new
soldiers killed during WWII have been laid to rest The deploying members form part of the Force Navy missile launch The band then visited Camp Holland at Tarin employment for more than 100 personnel at
at a cemetery in Papua New Guinea. Communications Unit 3 (FCU 3) and the Force 18 December - HMAS Melbourne demonstrated Amberley over the next 12 months, which will have
Kowt to host a carols by candlelight concert on
Lance Sergeant James Garrard Wheeler and Communications Element 3 (FCE 3) and will provide the Navy’s updated naval air defence capability Christmas Eve followed by a rock concert that positive flow-on effects for local businesses,” Mr
Lieutenant Talbot Logan were buried beside communications and information systems in with the firing of a Standard Missile (SM 2) off afternoon. Combet said.
two unidentified sets of remains marked with a support of operations Slipper and Astute. Jervis Bay. They also travelled to Kandahar for a series of New Mr Combet said Boeing would also receive
headstone Known Unto God. Senator Faulkner also visited the Sydney-based Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Year concerts. Commander of Australian forces in maintenance, engineering and training support
Lance Sergeant Wheeler and Lieutenant Logan 2nd Commando Regiment to see demonstrations of Science Greg Combet said the SM 2 would be the Middle East Major General Mark Kelly said the from Boeing Defence Australia.
were a two-man Australian Artillery Forward commando capability and to meet with soldiers. further enhanced throughout the next year. tour had been a great success. When fully operational, Wedgetail aircraft will
Observation Party from 51st Battery, 2/1 Field “The commando war roles and domestic counter “This missile firing was the first time a SM 2 has “It has been appreciated by all JTF 633 personnel enhance surveillance, air defence, fleet support
Regiment (RAA) acting in support of the US Army. terrorism capability demonstrations I have seen been fired from an Adelaide class frigate,” Mr who were able to see them perform, as well as and coordination operations. Defence will
Lance Sergeant Wheeler was killed during fighting here today certainly highlight their critical role and Combet said. many of our coalition partners,” Major General eventually acquire six Wedgetail aircraft at a cost
around Soputa-Sanananda Track in December 1942. unique capabilities,” Senator Faulkner said. “The missile was prepared, launched and Kelly said. of more than $4 billion Australian dollars.
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SECRETARY’S COLUMN
In-stride
adjustments
For the first edition of Defence Magazine this year, it seems timely to
discuss the changes we may be facing in 2010, both big and small,
and the views that I have on how best we are to manage them.
I would also like to acknowledge the many implementation. The details are soon to go before end goal will not change, but we must reach
changes (for the better) that have taken place Government, and until they are approved, we are it in a flexible way. One of the useful phrases I
across Defence in the past 12 months, and the unable to talk to you fully about them. have learned since I arrived in August last year is
people that have worked hard to ensure these I am sure that this is frustrating for many of you, “in-stride adjustment” – those small changes you
changes have been successful. as well as for our industry partners and suppliers. make in the course of a journey or mission that
One important change has been the way Defence I am expecting, however, that this situation will help you reach your endpoint.
has started to turn around some perceptions of our soon be resolved and that an extensive program Engaging with Defence people will be critical in
ability to manage our finances. We are now seen of communication will commence about the making those adjustments – we will talk to you
to be better in a financial and budgetary sense. implementation details and impact of the SRP once about what is happening and what we expect, and
We have done some hard work and as a result Government agrees the details of the plans. we will rely on your engagement and feedback in
our image has improved. This is an important step I understand the importance of communication in making crucial decisions about where to adjust
forward. managing change effectively and we are looking our plans.
There are others worth highlighting, and that is for ways to improve internal communication in this Finally, I would like to draw your attention to the
what this edition of Defence Magazine is about. It organisation. interview on pages 24-25 with Defence’s Minister
focuses on people in Defence who have made an for Personnel, Materiel and Science, Greg Combet.
We face problems in achieving this given
assessment that our business could be improved It is a frank and useful discussion about what he
Defence’s size and complexity, but effective
in some way or another, gaining efficiency sees lying ahead for Defence in the area of his
change will not take place unless we focus more,
and delivering a better service to the ADF, the portfolio. This includes better services in ADF
as leaders, on communicating with our people.
Department and the Government. Health, improving the recruitment and retention of
This was very clear to me in my role as Secretary
There are articles from PSP (p26-27) about using for the Department of Finance and Deregulation. women in the ADF, and improving processes and
the Defence Families Survey information for People need to understand the context and drivers links between DMO, DSTO and the relevant parts
workforce planning and change. A more personal for change if they are to support and participate of Defence.
angle on change can be seen in an interview with actively in it. Insights such as this into the thoughts and
graduates of the Defence Indigenous Development
Another important characteristic of an effective priorities of our Ministers are valuable to all of us
Program (p38-39), who discuss how their
change program is flexibility. In the coming years, and a reminder of the wider context in which we
involvement has impacted on their lives.
we must have the commonsense to allow for operate every day, and will help us keep our eye on
Much of the progress we have made toward a adjustments when they become necessary. That the end goal.
more efficient business in the past 12 months has
not been about the Strategic Reform Program – but
in the coming years the SRP will feature as the “One of the useful military terms I have learned since
most important change program ever attempted by
this organisation. I arrived in August last year is “in-stride adjustment” –
CDF, myself and the members of the Defence those small changes you make in the course of a journey
Committee are aware that we are not yet in a
position to share with you the full details of the or mission that help you reach your endpoint.”
work that has been done to prepare us for SRP
– Secretary of Defence, Dr Ian Watt
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CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE’S COLUMN
Turning the tide
in Afghanistan
As we begin a new year in Defence, we are celebrating a wonderful
individual achievement with the naming of Trooper Mark Donaldson
as Young Australian of the Year 2010.
I think Trooper Mark Donaldson, VC, is a very place that will enable the people of Afghanistan requirements for humanitarian assistance.
worthy recipient of this great honour, and I am very to build a better future. Also involved in the mission were SOTG medics
pleased that he has received further recognition for Central to this strategy is: an innovative counter who conducted several health clinics, treating
his bravery under fire. insurgency approach; a focus on protecting the approximately 200 people in three valleys.
I don’t think Mark would mind that I also people of Afghanistan; and the need to train the
consider his naming as Young Australian of Afghan National Security Forces so they can
“On all of our operations,
the Year to be representative of all the wonderful independently manage their own security.
young people that we have in the Australian I also welcome the 37,000 additional Coalition I have no hesitation in
Defence Force (ADF).
In this month’s column, I have chosen to highlight
troops and more than 50,000 Afghan Security
Forces that will join this operation in 2010. This
saying that our people
the progress we are making in Afghanistan. I think builds on last year’s almost 30,000 additional continue to perform
it is important to bear in mind that, to a large American troops. I think we now have the right
extent, the people that are out there delivering leadership, the right strategy and the right level of exceedingly well. They are
these excellent outcomes are our young people.
They are very dedicated and courageous in serving
resourcing in order to turn the situation around.
proving flexible, adaptive
In terms of recent ADF mission progress, I am very
our nation and have a great generosity of spirit. pleased that the Australian contingent in Tarin and responsive to a
That’s why I think it is very appropriate that our Kowt has adapted well to the change in campaign
nation’s current Young Australian of the Year is a focus to population support and protection. This
wide range of challenges
serving member of the ADF. has been very evident during the past few months and are meeting our
Trooper Donaldson is a wonderful ambassador, with joint Australian and Afghan operations in the
not only for the ADF, but more importantly, for our Mirabad Valley region. commitments diligently
nation. I am very proud of him, and indeed, I am
very proud of all our young people on operations
A recent operation, called Pelatel Man’a, involved and compassionately.”
the Oruzgan-based ANA 4th Brigade, Mentoring
doing the hard yards for Australia. and Reconstruction Task Force-2, Dutch soldiers, – Chief of the Defence Force,
On all of our operations, I have no hesitation and other ISAF partners. This operation located Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston
in saying that our people continue to perform more than 30 weapons caches, containing rocket-
exceedingly well. They are proving flexible, propelled grenades and mortars, Improvised These recent operations have highlighted the
adaptive and responsive to a wide range of Explosive Device components and thousands benefits of engaging with the local population. In
challenges and are meeting our commitments of rounds of small arms ammunition. These 2010 we will continue to foster positive relations
diligently and compassionately. operations are critical to our training mission. with locals and bolster their confidence in seeking
In terms of our largest and most complex In fact, the Afghan Platoon commander with assistance from ISAF and the Government of
operation, I am of the opinion that the tide the 2nd Infantry Kandak, said the operation has Afghanistan. This approach is working very well
is now turning in Afghanistan. Following the boosted his soldiers’ confidence, reinforcing and we are slowly creating the conditions required
60-day assessment by Commander International their belief that they can defeat the insurgency. to transition security to Afghan security forces.
Security Assistance Force (ISAF), General Additionally, our Special Operations Task Group This transition will be a key consideration for
Stanley McChrystal, last year, there is now a (SOTG) recently held shuras with community our operational planners as we monitor progress
comprehensive civil/military strategy being put in leaders to assess their security needs and during the coming 12 months.
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PICTORIAL
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Tattoo honours for
Federation Guard 7
By Andrew Stackpool
Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) obtained a to visiting heads of state, and a variety of 4
double honour recently when it mounted guards ceremonial performances, both in Australia and
at the opening and closing ceremonies of the overseas.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Coming from the three services, the AFG’s men
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The AFG performed a tri-service Guard of and women bring with them a diversity of skills
Honour and Royal Guard that saluted the visiting and backgrounds. All members of the Guard
dignitaries, including the CDF and Governor- must meet the selection criteria, which are a
General, each night. pass for service fitness tests, a BMI of less than
Some 130 members of the AFG’s 170-strong unit 30 and a recommendation from their former
participated in the Tattoo. Of these, 106 were on Commanding Officer.
parade as the AFG, 15 were seconded to a joint The top 10 reasons why ADF members should
Australian/British contingent and the remainder consider a tour in the AFG are:
undertook other ceremonial duties. 8
› travel around Australia and the world
Officer Commanding Major Brendan Kellaway
› interact with the men and women of the
described the Tattoo as a spectacular event.
sister services
“Australia’s Federation Guard has now served
alongside the most exclusive drill, pipe and
› the pride of being part of the ADF’s premier
ceremonial unit
drum units in the world.
“We formally opened the Tattoo with a 100-rifle › undertake adventure training and personal
volley and then a Royal Salute. We also led the development programs 5
2
Grand Finale each night, which was an honour › challenging, exciting and rewarding
and experience that our sailors, soldiers and experiences not available to other units in
airmen will not forget,” MAJ Kellaway said. the ADF
While the Tattoo celebrated 60 years of valour,
› opportunities to study
mateship and glory between the defence forces
of Australia and the United Kingdom, 2010 also › the chance to join the ADF’s precision drill
marks the 10th birthday of the AFG - Australia’s team
premier ceremonial unit. › welcoming all visiting heads of state and
The Guard was first stood up in March 2000 to government to Australia
provide ceremonial support to the Centenary of
› provide some family stability following
Federation; hence the name, and that year, also
any high-tempo posting or operational
supported the Olympic Games in Sydney.
deployment, and
It has since provided a wide range of Royal,
Vice Regal and other special guards, welcomes
› honour Australia’s military history and 6
traditions. 9
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1. Members of the Australian Army Band perform in the Edinburgh Military 3. Members from the Military Band of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army 5. Members from The New Zealand Army Band perform in the Edinburgh Military 8. Members from the Royal Australian Navy Band perform in the Edinburgh
Tattoo at the Sydney Football Stadium. Photo: LACW Casey Gaul perform in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Photo: LACW Casey Gaul Tattoo. Photo: LACW Casey Gaul Military Tattoo at the Sydney Football Stadium. Photo: LACW Casey Gaul
2. Members of the Middlesex Country Volunteers, from the United States of 4. Members from Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps perform in the 6. Members of The OzScot Highland Dancers perform in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 9. Members from the New South Wales Police Mounted Detachment perform
America, perform at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Photo: LACW Casey Gaul Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Sydney Football Stadium. Photo: LACW Casey Photo: LACW Casey Gaul in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Photo: LACW Casey Gaul
Gaul
12 www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 7. The full cast of the Military Tattoo at the end of the show. Photo: LAC Luke Morris defence magazine › www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 13
NEWS
Stalwart bows out ABOVE: Commanding Officer of
of public affairs arena
HMAS Stirling Captain Brett Dowsing
congratulates Vic Jeffery after almost
30 years of service to Fleet Base West.
Photo: Defence Public Affairs-WA
By Jack Foster
Riding the media storm during the 1997 rescue of British sailor
Tony Bullimore remains a career highlight for Defence public affairs
stalwart Vic Jeffery, retiring after nearly three decades of peaks and
troughs at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island.
Taking part in a non-stop round-the-world race, Other career highlights include seeing the first four and night, and the subsequent follow up,” Vic said.
lone yachtsman Tony Bullimore was found female RAAF pilots to graduate at No. 2 Flying
“There were many acts of gallantry and mateship
by HMAS Adelaide days after going missing, Training School at RAAF Base Pearce, handling the
aboard Westralia and I must admit it’s never far
reportedly surviving on chocolate in a small air commissioning of HMAS Collins in Adelaide, and
from the surface.”
pocket underneath his capsized vessel. the opening of Stirling’s submarine escape training
“We had the eyes of the world on HMAS Adelaide facility and submarine school. Traced back to summer holidays spent watching
and other support elements of the ADF for a week “I have been lucky enough to watch Stirling’s Royal Australian Navy corvettes port close to the
in 1997,” Vic said. “I was getting phone calls in growth from a fleet support facility to the once sleepy town of Rockingham, Vic’s Garden
the middle of the night from foreign journalists magnificent fleet base and environmental Island career has also allowed him to pursue a
with thick accents from across the globe. showpiece it is today,” Vic said. passion for naval history in the region.
“The HMAS Stirling switchboard recorded 895 Nearly a year after the Bullimore rescue, Vic said “One of my proudest achievements was creating
calls to our public relations office and 477 outgoing managing the media in the days following the
the Western Australian Naval Museum and
calls in a 44-hour period. That of course did not HMAS Westralia fire, during which four Navy
Environmental Centre at Garden Island,” Vic said.
include the out-of-hours calls from the UK and personnel died, were professionally some his
France.” darkest. “It is a history of Garden Island and the Navy in
His efforts during the rescue earned Vic an award “In company with HMAS Stirling’s Commanding WA and not part of the Naval Historical Collection.
for excellence from the Public Relations Institute Officer, Commander Alan Johnston, we were It is very popular with tours and school groups and
of Australia. holding back the media hordes on that terrible day is obviously something I am extremely proud of.”
14 www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazineDefence supports
people with disabilities
Defence celebrated International Day of People with Disability
with a series of events across the country on 4 December 2009. ABOVE: CDG Celebrates - Chief Capability Development Group
Vice Admiral Matt Tripovich (centre) celebrated International
Day of People with Disability with Defence Disability Network
• HMAS Newcastle celebrated the day with The day also marked the first anniversary of the members Virginia Dixon and Scott Monson.
the Hunter Orthopaedic School – the ship’s launch of the Defence Disability Action Plan and
nominated charity. The school provides support provided an opportunity to reflect on achievements
for 40 local students with disabilities from
pre-school to Year 12. Through Operation Think
thus far, including the establishment of the
Defence Disability Network and also Defence
One opportunity
Big, which included a black tie event on board
the ship, HMAS Newcastle raised more than
participation in the Stepping Into… Program.
The Defence Disability Network is open to APS
can change a life
$53,000 for the school and purchased a 12-seat and ADF with and without disabilities. Network Capability Development Group (CDG) celebrated
Ford Transit school bus, including maintenance members are not required to disclose their International Day of People with Disabilities with a
coverage for three years. group morning tea.
disability status – the only criterion for joining is
• Defence Support Liverpool Military Area that you be committed to progressing disability Chief CDG Vice Admiral Matt Tripovich highlighted
issues in Defence. the story of Director Capability Support Scott
(DS-LMA) at Holsworthy Barracks celebrated
Monson, whose former supervisors Colonel Neil
with a morning tea attended by more than 40 The Stepping Into... Program provides work Greet and Lieutenant Colonel Bob Gibson supported
staff and raising $84 for Vision Australia. Kristy experience to university students with disabilities. him to undertake specialist training to improve his
Quigg, Defence Disability Network member In addition to providing experience for students communication skills to manage a stutter.
and host of the morning tea, spoke about what with disabilities, it has also benefitted Defence by Scott addressed the crowd, saying that while he
the day meant. Kristy explained her disability developing the supervisory skills of staff. never saw his stutter as a disability, he certainly
and that, thanks to support from Defence, she understood what it was like to be treated as
Placements are Canberra-based and occur during
was able to be a valuable team member at somebody different and to be judged solely on his
the mid-year or end of the year university holidays
DS-LMA. Kristy highlighted that disabilities inability to speak fluently.
for a period of four to eight weeks.
can be temporary or permanent and range from Scott also spoke about dealing with perceptions
Fairness and Resolution (FR) Branch would like
physical disabilities to things that may not be and how some people automatically judged his
to hear from Defence areas and staff interested
outwardly visible. Kristy is looking forward abilities as a stutterer. Scott emphasised that
in joining the Defence Disability Network, or
to the 2010 event and potentially expanding his supervisors saw underlying capabilities and,
participating in the Stepping Into… Program. although the stutter was not caused by Defence,
the celebrations to the whole of Holsworthy
Further information is on the Fairness and they supported him undertaking training that could
Barracks.
Resolution Branch Intranet site. improve his ability to communicate effectively at
all levels.
Scott summed up the impact of this support with
the statement “one opportunity can change a life”.
Since undertaking this Defence-supported training,
Scott has become a confident speaker who has
enhanced his contribution at work and developed
personally. He can now confidently present his
ideas and is establishing a program to help teens
who stutter.
VADM Tripovich commended Scott and his former
supervisors for their forward thinking. The rewards
of this foresight have been reaped by Scott and
by Defence in the enhanced contribution Scott is
able to make. VADM Tripovich closed the event by
emphasising the support that Defence provides its
people and their families, saying: “If we don’t look
after each other, who will?”
ABOVE: The ship’s company of HMAS Newcastle presented a new school bus to the Hunter Orthopaedic School.
defence magazine › www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 15NEWS
Commodore Ian Richard Middleton AM RAN - ACT
For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy in a range of demanding
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy David Griggs CSC - ACT
For outstanding achievement as Deputy Director Combat Support in Land
VC winner named
Young Australian
Command and management appointments and particularly as the Australian Navy Development Branch, Capability Development Group, since January 2005.
Surface Force Element Group Commander.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry William Marr CSC - VIC
Commodore Robyn Margaret Walker AM RAN - ACT For outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Grade One and Acting Director
of the Year
For exceptional service as a medical officer in the Australian Defence Force. Supply Chain Operations, Headquarters Joint Logistics Command, Melbourne.
Brigadier Ian Ross Errington AM CSC - ACT Lieutenant Colonel James Angus McTavish CSC - NSW
For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force as a Project Director For outstanding achievement as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters,
in the Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq and as Head of Army Recruit Training Centre.
Australian Defence Staff in Jakarta. Trooper Mark Donaldson VC hopes being awarded the 2010 Young Australian of
Wing Commander Philip Blair Arms CSC - NT
Brigadier Andrew Alexander Nikolic AM CSC - ACT the Year earlier this year will inspire all Australians to do more for their country.
For outstanding achievement as Deputy Director, Aircrew Sustainability Project.
For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in the field of The honour comes a year after Trooper Donaldson became the first Australian
operations and international policy. Wing Commander David Russell Ashworth CSC - ACT
Defence Force member in almost 40 years to be awarded the Victoria Cross –
For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer Number 1 Recruit Training Unit.
Colonel Bruce McEwan Murray AM - VIC Australia’s highest military honour.
For exceptional service to the Army in the fields of career management, Wing Commander Nicholas Clarke CSC - ACT
Trooper Donaldson described the award as a great honour.
personnel and training, in particular as the Commanding Officer of the School For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade 1 Satellite Communications in
of Military Engineering and as the Commanding Officer of the Soldier Career the Directorate of Communications and Network Operations within the Chief Information “Even though I have been singled out, I feel the award is a reflection of the pride
Management Agency. Officer Group. Australians have for their men and women in uniform,” Trooper Donaldson said.
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Nicholas James AM - ACT Major Peter Sean Francis Carnes CSC - VIC “Not many other professions or trades demand as much of its members, and the
For exceptional service and leadership as the Staff Officer Grade One Personnel For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade Two Simulation Operations contribution they make to society is unique.”
of Headquarters 1st Division from 2005 to 2007 and as Commanding Officer of the in Army Simulation Wing, Land Warfare Development Centre.
2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from 2007 to 2009. Trooper Donaldson was awarded the Victoria Cross for acts of bravery in
NON OPERATIONAL Wing Commander Jason Gregory Murray AM, NSW
Major Wayne Lee Gough CSC - QLD
For outstanding achievement as the Chief of Plans, Unit-level Mission Rehearsal Exercises,
Afghanistan. His actions ensured the safety of his comrades, and saved the life
of a coalition force interpreter.
AWARDS For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Air Force in the fields of project
management, aircraft engineering and technical training.
Combat Training Centre Live, Combat Training Centre.
Warrant Officer Paul Robert Martin CSC - ACT
Wing Commander Simon Cullen Sauer AM CSC, QLD For outstanding achievement as the Warrant Officer Engineer at Number 37 Squadron.
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Air Force as Staff Officer Force
in the Military Division Protection at Headquarters Combat Support Group and as Commanding Officer, Petty Officer Richard Allan Currie CSC - QLD
Royal Australian Air Force Security and Fire School. For outstanding achievement as the Catering Services Manager, Fleet Logistic Support
Lieutenant General David John Hurley AC DSC - ACT Element, HMAS Cairns in the provision of Catering Services and training.
For eminent service to the Australian Defence Force as Chief of Capability Development Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
Group, Chief of Joint Operations and Vice Chief of the Defence Force. Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Captain Raymond John Leggatt CSC RAN - NSW
in the Military Division
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer HMAS Watson and as the
Training Authority Maritime Warfare. Group Captain Alan David Holtfreter CSC OAM - NSW
in the Military Division
Captain Scott Jeffrey Lockey CSC RAN - ACT For meritorious service in the field of Military Air Traffic Control capability.
Vice Admiral Russell Harry Crane AO CSM RAN - ACT
For outstanding achievement as the Officer-in-Charge of the Rotary Wing Section in Commander Michael Dermot MacNeill OAM RAN - NSW
For distinguished service as Deputy Chief of Navy and as Chief of Navy.
the Directorate of General Technical Airworthiness and as the Chief Engineer of the
For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in the field of Simulation and
Major General Anthony Peter Fraser AO CSC - ACT Naval Aviation System Program Office.
Systems Support and Development, HMAS Watson, Commanding Officer of the
For distinguished service to the Army in the fields of aviation and project management as Colonel William Parker Monfries CSC - NSW Australian Joint Acoustic Analysis Centre and as Director of the Air Warfare System
Director General Army Aviation Systems Branch and Head Helicopter Systems Division in Centre, HMAS Albatross.
For outstanding achievement as the Commander’s Education, Training and
the Defence Materiel Organisation.
Development advisor at Headquarters Training Command-Army. Major Ruth Margaret Hayes OAM - VIC
Major General David Lindsay Morrison AO - NSW For meritorious service as the Employment Category Process Manager, Army Logistic
Colonel Cameron Leigh Purdey CSC - ACT
For distinguished service to the Army in the fields of training and education, military Training Centre and for service to the Australian Army Catering Corps.
For outstanding achievement in providing logistics support as Commanding Officer
strategic commitments and force structure and capability, in particular as Commander
10th Force Support Battalion. Warrant Officer Brendan Andrew Woodsell OAM - WA
Australian Defence College, Head Military Strategic Commitments and Deputy Chief
of Army. Group Captain Gary James Martin AM CSC - ACT For meritorious service in the field of Combat Systems and as an outstanding
Warrant Officer in the Royal Australian Navy.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For outstanding achievement as the Director C-17A Transition Team during
the introduction of the C-17A Globemaster III aircraft into service. Warrant Officer Class One Raymond John Holze OAM - NSW
in the Military Division
Commander Paul Karpo Mandziy CSC RAN - ACT For meritorious service as the Unit Sergeant Major while employed at the Defence
Rear Admiral Trevor Norman Jones AM CSC RAN - ACT National Storage and Distribution Centre.
For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Manoora.
For exceptional service as the Director General Navy Capability, Performance Warrant Officer Class One Craig Thomas Howe OAM - NT
and Plans and as the Director General Military Strategic Commitments. Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Charles Brumley CSC - VIC
For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 10th/27th Battalion,
For outstanding achievement over time as a Staff Officer in the
Air Vice-Marshal Mark Alan Skidmore AM - NSW The Royal South Australian Regiment from 2006 to 2007 and the 5th Battalion,
Force Development Group of the Land Warfare Development Centre.
For exceptional service as the Air Commander Australia, as the Director General-Air The Royal Australian Regiment from 2008 to 2009.
Joint Operations Command, and as the Joint Force Air Component Commander. Lieutenant Colonel Mark Gerard Flanagan CSC - QLD
Warrant Officer Class One Peter George Marsh OAM - NT
For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer, 42nd Battalion,
For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 9th Battalion,
Royal Queensland Regiment and Rotation 15 of Combined Task Force 635,
The Royal Queensland Regiment from 2005 to 2006 and the 1st Battalion,
Operation ANODE.
The Royal Australian Regiment from 2007 to 2008.
Trooper Mark Donaldson, VC, can now add the title of Young Australian of the Year after the
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