Edition 1468 June 25, 2020 The soldiers’ newspaper

AT THE READY
7 Bde returns Soldiers from 2/14LHR,
Queensland Mounted Infantry,

to training
conduct the final live-fire
component of the Australian
Light Armoured Vehicle
Course at Wide Bay Training

Page 7
Area, Queensland.
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STAYING
SHARP
QUEEN’S MARKING
BIRTHDAY 70 YEARS
Honours list Anniversary of
recognises the start of the
achievements Korean War
Pages 2-4 Centre
2 Queen’s Birthday honours

Recognising our
achievements
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Officer (AO) in the Military Division Support Cell Manager Intelligence Operations Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)
while deployed with the Special Operations
Maj-Gen Simon Stuart Task Group 632 during Operation Okra from LCpl A
For distinguished service and exceptional December 2018 to June 2019. For meritorious achievement in developing
leadership as Force Commander, Multinational information warfare capability.
Force and Observers, Operation Mazurka. Lt-Col Mark Gilchrist
For distinguished performance of duties in Sgt B
warlike operations as the Chief of Intelligence For meritorious devotion to duty as a Special
Member (AM) in the Military Division Operations Adviser.
Plans, HQ Resolute Support, while force
Brig Shane Gabriel assigned to Operation Highroad from July 2018
For exceptional service to the development and to May 2019. WO2 Shane Cox
Web: defence.gov.au/news/ modernisation of Army capability as Director For meritorious achievement as an Indigenous
armynews. While there, register General Modernisation – Army, Chief of Col Jason Groat recruiting specialist within Defence Force
to receive an email alert for each Staff Special Operations Command and as the For distinguished performance of duties in Recruiting.
new digital edition Military Attaché, Washington. warlike operations as the Commander Task
Group Taji 8 on Operation Okra in Iraq from Lt-Col Andrew Deacon
Col Steven Gaunt November 2018 to June 2019. For meritorious devotion to duty as Deputy
OUR TEAM For exceptional service as CO 13CSSB, Senior Director of the Defence Response Unit.
Medical Officer and Deputy Commander of WO2 M
Director 13 Bde. For distinguished performance of duties in war- Cpl Vikrant Deokar
David Edlington like operations as the senior sergeant within For meritorious devotion to duty as an
Managing Editor
Col Richard Parker the Special Forces Advisory Team during information system detachment commander
Richard Mihaich For exceptional performance of duties in the Operation Okra. within 511 Sig Troop, 1 Sig Regt during the
fields of international engagement and period 2018 to 2019.
Editor combined arms training. Lt-Col Andrew Treble
Jessica Deotto: 02 6266 7067 For distinguished performance of duties in Maj Leonora Dunn
Brig Isaac Seidl warlike operations as the Chief of Future For meritorious achievement as Staff Officer
Deputy Editor For exceptional service to the ADF in health Operations for Train Advise Assist Command, Grade Two Indigenous Projects – Army People
Tatiana Gallon executive leadership. South, Operation Highroad from October 2018 Capability Branch.
Reporters to July 2019.
Sgt Max Bree Member (OAM) in the Military Capt Lachlan Joseph
Sgt Dave Morley Division Bar to the Conspicuous Service For meritorious achievement as the Current
Sgt Sebastian Beurich
WO1 Brian Buskell Cross (CSC and Bar) Operations Officer at HQ 3 Bde.
Cpl Julia Whitwell
Cpl Veronica O’Hara For meritorious service to Army in leadership, Col Bede Galvin
cultural reform and tactical expertise. For outstanding achievement in the design and Maj Paul Lambert
LS Kylie Jagiello For meritorious achievement as OC
Pte Jacob Joseph execution of Army and ADF collective training.
WO1 Michael Clarke 138 Sig Sqn.
[email protected] For meritorious performance of duty as a Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
The Editor, Army News, Regimental Sergeant Major in the Army. Sgt Dale MacAskill
R1-GF-C042, PO Box 7909, Cpl A For meritorious achievement championing
Department of Defence, ACT 2600 WO1 Tony Kennedy For outstanding devotion to duty as a Special the Army Combatives Program within the
For meritorious service to the ADF in personnel Operations Command Liaison Officer. Australian Army.
Advertising and subscriptions management, training and leadership.
Col Mark Baldock Cpl N
Marketing Manager WO1 David McBean For outstanding achievement as Director For meritorious achievement in developing and
Tim Asher: (07) 3332 7651 or Logistics, HQ Forcomd. implementing counter terrorism capability.
For meritorious service as the Artificer Sergeant
0459 842 551
Major of Forcomd and 2 Cav Regt, and the
Assistant Marketing Manager Senior Technical Adviser Small Arms at the Lt-Col James Bryant Lt-Col Benjamin Shaw
Pam Clarke: (02) 6265 2427 Land Engineering Agency. For outstanding achievement as Recruiting For meritorious achievement as the Principal
Liaison Officer – Army. Logistics Staff Officer at HQ JTF633 in the
[email protected] or
[email protected] WO1 Faith Miller Middle East from September 2018 to July 2019.
For meritorious service in enhancing Army’s Lt-Col Phillip Ellsmore
contribution to Indigenous employment and For outstanding achievement modernising and Capt Kieran Shaw
logistics training. streamlining Army capabilities in digital com- For meritorious devotion to duty in the devel-
munications and career management. opment of Joint Special Effects and Capabilities
DISCLAIMER
Capt Ross Pringle within the ADF.
Army News is published fortnightly For meritorious service to the ADF as a Lt-Col Stephen Jenkins
by the Defence News Bureau. It is regimental quartermaster. For outstanding achievement in the provision of Capt Christopher Simpson
printed by Spotpress Pty Ltd. The non-lethal effects, joint fires and effects coordi- For meritorious achievement as an instructor at
material published is selected for Maj Ian Tibbits (retd) nation capabilities within the ADF. the Defence Force School of Intelligence.
its interest. The views expressed in For meritorious performance of duty in the field
published articles are not necessarily of Australian Army Cadets. Lt-Col Caroline Kelly Chap Damian Styles
those of Defence or Army News. For outstanding devotion to duty as Staff For meritorious devotion to duty as the
Every advertisement is subject to Second Bar to the Distinguished Officer Grade Two Diversity and Inclusion, Coordinating Chaplain of 1 Bde.
Defence News Bureau approval and the Service Medal (DSM and Bars) Army People Capability Branch.
Bureau may, at its discretion, refuse to Lt-Col Timothy Warner
accept an advertisement. The Bureau Lt-Col L Lt-Col Clare O’Neill
For distinguished command and leadership For meritorious achievement as the Staff
accepts no responsibility or liability in For outstanding achievement in the field of
in warlike operations as Commander Special Officer Grade One, Individual Training, of
relation to any loss due to the failure Professional Military Education and strategic
Operations Task Group 632 while deployed on HQ 2 Div.
of an advertisement to appear or if it engagement.
appears in a form not in accordance Operation Okra.
Lt-Col Neil Peake Member (AM) in the General
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Defence News Bureau. Defence does Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) For outstanding achievement as CO 10FSB.
not endorse the products or services Capt M Brig Alison Creagh (retd)
published in advertisements. For distinguished leadership in warlike opera- The late Col Robert Sanders For significant service to veterans and their
tions as the Special Forces Advisory Team For outstanding devotion to duty and achieve- families, and to rowing.
Commander, within Special Operations Task ment as Director Land, Army HQ.
Group 632, Operation Okra. Member (OAM) in the General
OTHER ARMY AND Lt-Col Richard Thapthimthong Division
DEFENCE CHANNELS Lt-Col Matthew Smith For outstanding achievement as the Brigade
Major of 7 Combat Bde. Lt-Col James Hislop (retd)
For distinguished leadership in warlike For service to veterans and their families.
army.gov.au operations as CO Training Task Unit, Task
Group Taji 8 in Iraq from December 2018 to Lt-Col Ruth Weir
For outstanding achievement as the Current Col Michael Romalis (retd)
July 2019.
facebook.com/ Plans Operations Officer at HQ 1 Div and For service to veterans and their families.
AustralianArmy Commendation for Distinguished Deployable Joint Force HQ during the period
Service 2018 to 2019. Chap Gary Stone
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AustralianArmyHQ Cpl C Col Mark Welburn
For distinguished performance of duties in For outstanding achievement as the Chief of Cpl Matthew Williams
warlike operations as the Fusion Analysis Staff of 2 Div. For service to veterans and their families.
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 June 25, 2020 defence.gov.au/news/armynews Queen’s Birthday honours 3

Cpl Matt Williams was recognised for

his work on brain cancer awareness
initiatives after being diagnosed
with the disease in 2018; and below,
Cpl Williams chats online to Prime
Minister Scott Morrison.

Making a
difference
Sgt Sebastian Beurich Australian of the year. Despite all he out to me with mental health or physi- was the easiest way to keep everyone social club, a much-earned break is on
does in public, Cpl Williams saw the cal struggles and it’s not just directing updated on my cancer,” he said. the cards for Cpl Williams.
WHAT started as a PT session flip- award as recognition for behind-the- someone to a form online, it’s a chal- “I thought if I posted it all online, it “Since I was diagnosed in 2018,
ping tyres on the beach, turned in to scenes work. lenging thing. would become almost like a ‘frequent- it’s basically been charity work, or
an OAM for the youngest recipient on “It’s almost a weird thing because “I’m a compassionate bloke – more ly asked questions’ type thing, but then work for others – the last time I took
this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours no one seeks out this sort of recogni- so with my own illness – but it still has it took off. leave was post-deployment in 2017,”
list. tion,” he said. an effect on you when someone mes- “When people talk about fighting
Cpl Matt Williams, of 7RAR, was “You see the money figure, or how sages you something like that and they cancer, either way your body is going he said.
recognised for his work on brain can- many followers I have on Instagram, want to know where to go from there.” to do it, but the big fight is against “Next for me will be to take some
cer awareness initiatives after being but what you don’t see is the hundreds After being mentioned by Prime your mental state. time for my own stuff, to travel places
diagnosed with the disease on return of messages I get a day. Minister Scott Morrison during his “I literally just think I’m telling my and do the things I’ve wanted to for a
from deployment in 2018. “They range from, ‘Hey Willy, I Anzac Day speech and chatting to story, but if the fact I’m open about while.”
Not only is he an ambassador for hope you’re well’, to people whose him online the week of his award, Cpl what I’ve struggled with resonates
the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation son or father has been diagnosed with Williams never intended to become a with people, then I won’t stop doing it, You can follow Cpl Williams’ journey on
and founder of the Brain Cancer Tyre cancer, which is a massive commit- public figure, he just wanted to make a because it’s good for them.” Instagram at @willy.beating.cancer,
Flipping Fundraiser, he was also ment from me. small difference. Although he’s still working on get- YouTube at youtube.com/willybeatingcancer or
a finalist for this year’s SA Young “I have a lot of young men reach “My socials started because it ting the Prime Minister to visit the unit the podcast The Willy Show.
 4 Queen’s Birthday honours

Sgt bringing
out the best

Capt (then Sgt) Chris Simpson, right, with Sgt Jess Van Beek and Capt
Nicholas Barber, the team that developed the new training for DFSI.

New training
for intelligence
Sgt Sebastian Beurich into a framework where the students
could understand the process and each
INTELLIGENCE IETs should head of its sub-steps, and what they might
to units better prepared for intricacies look like in a variety of workplaces.”
of the job thanks to the efforts of Capt Capt Simpson also exported the les-
(then Sgt) Chris Simpson, recognised sons and teaching materials to units.
with a CSM in this year’s Queen’s “The first prong was through DFSI,
Birthday honours. with new training being implemented
Capt Simpson spearheaded the across the land intelligence courses,
design and implementation of “revolu- including IET and promotion courses,”
tionary practical teaching methodolo- he said.
gies” at DFSI, according to the award “The second prong was to engage
citation. with workplaces and provide lesson
He said the process started when material and resources for supervisors
he posted to the school in 2018, using to conduct workplace training, aimed
operational experience focused on ISR at making organisational changes.”
and creating collection opportunities. Although the award was “over-
“We had feedback from exercises whelming”, Capt Simpson said it
like Hamel about the ineffective use of was a team effort from DFSI’s Land
collection assets, so we looked at the Intelligence Wing.
gap between what was being taught “The prestige of this level of award
and what needed to be done in the is not something I ever thought I’d be
workplace,” Capt Simpson said. considered for,” he said.
“There’s two parts – we needed “As with every instructional post-
IETs to understand the sensor suite ing, it’s not an individual effort.
available in Army and how to use them “If it hadn’t been for the support
to conduct cross-domain collection to of a heap of other people, who are
support command decision-making. continuing to drive the change, then I
“The second part was the expansion wouldn’t have had the success that I
of doctrine, which we needed to put did.”

PHILLIP DAHLER Sgt Dale MacAskill engages targets during the Combat Shooting Instructors Course held at the
School of Infantry in Singleton, NSW.  Photo: Cpl Tristan Kennedy

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 June 25, 2020 defence.gov.au/news/armynews News 5

Left, 2CER’s Cpl Sean McGuckin and military working dog

Echo stand as honour guards during the memorial service
for Sprs Darren Smith and Jacob Moerland while, above,
CO 2CER Lt-Col Henry Stimson lays a wreath.
 Photos: Tpr Jonathan Goedhart

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Sgt Dave Morley its finest sappers and members of “I was alerted to the incident
MTF-1 lost two brothers-in-arms.” through a radio call from our CP.
TWO sappers killed in Afghanistan Brig Blain was amazed by the I remember listening to the report A small number of the sappers’ friends and family were able to take part in
10 years ago were remembered as fortitude, sense of humour and and the awful truth, thinking we the memorial to mark the 10th anniversary of their deaths.
valued sons and brothers, mates bravery of the sappers as they con- had lost two young men.
and soldiers during a ceremony at fronted IEDs in roads, on tracks, in “As we drove back to the main
Gallipoli Barracks on June 7. crop fields, on canals, in bikes and base I thought about the families in
Sprs Jacob Moerland and
Darren Smith, of 2CER, were
cars and even on people.
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Finally
time to
haul out
big guns
Capt Taylor Lynch Cpl McKinnon said the course
was about more than just towing a
MEMBERS of 1 Regt RAA were big gun.
eager to get the guns moving when “They essentially begin in the
face-to-face training recommenced at safe driving area, complete the cross-
Gallipoli Barracks. country phase and then undertake a
With government restrictions public thoroughfare phase,” he said.
putting limits on training, the “They learn basic gun
regiment had been waiting to componentry, how to elevate the gun,
conduct a Gun Tow Drivers Course how to connect it safely, set it up
to ensure a plentiful supply of drivers with road lighting as a trailer and
with experience manoeuvring a then safely tow it through a public
different type of wheeled attachment.
environment.”
Course lead instructor Cpl Luke
McKinnon was impressed with how He said the main challenge was
A MAN HX77 truck paying attention to the trailer while
hauls a M777A1 155mm keen the soldiers were to get back
into training. being aware of where the truck was.
Howitzer during the Gun “It’s a very large truck and when
Tow Drivers Course for “Everyone has been given the
opportunity to reset properly and driving through narrow sections
1 Regt RAA at Gallipoli
we’re driving into training in a the gun will swing out the wrong
Barracks.
Inset: Cpl Lehi Paynter, positive direction,” Cpl McKinnon way, so you need to know where
left, and Pte Stephen said. everything is,” Cpl McKinnon said.
Horton in the cab of the “The attitude of everyone so far The course produced a fresh
truck. has been really positive. They want supply of soldiers qualified to move
Photos: Tpr Jonathan Goedhart to train and they want to move.” the guns in support of 7 Bde.

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LCpl Sean Prince, left, and Tpr Zac Morgan, of 2/14LHR (QMI) debrief dry-
fire training at Gallipoli Barracks.

Return is
ready and
Soldiers from 8/9RAR hone their marksmanship at the shooting range at Greenbank Training Area in
Queensland.  Photos: Tpr Jonathan Goedhart

steady
Capt Taylor Lynch taking measures to ensure physical dis-
tancing and good hygiene is maintained
AS GOVERNMENT restrictions ease and some members will continue to oper-
across Queensland, 7 Bde soldiers from ate from home,” Brig Blain said.
Gallipoli Barracks have started to return to “Army’s mission is to prepare forces to
work and training. defend Australia from all threats and we
Due to social-distancing measures, need to make sure we continue to be able
major exercises and non-essential training to do this.”
were put on hold. Instead, units conducted CO 2/14LHR (QMI) Lt-Col Thomas
home workouts, interactive computer- McDermott was impressed by his soldiers’
based training and operational training initiative during the pandemic.
Cfn Stewart Barsing, of 1RAR, scenarios from home on rotating rosters. “This was challenging for an armoured
conducts maintenance work on Commander 7 Bde Brig Jason Blain regiment, but the imagination of our
a Bushmaster Protected Mobility said it was important for soldiers to stay officers and soldiers won out and it has
Vehicle at Gallipoli Barracks. sharp and maintain their readiness, even been really impressive how they’ve kept
during reduced-tempo periods. their edge, including keeping fit,” Lt-Col
“Gallipoli Barracks is home to a num- McDermott said.
ber of Army units with diverse capabili- He said the brigade’s return to train-

Machine guns receive

ties, many of which have recently assisted ing was also important for the wider
the community in response to the pan- Queensland community.
demic,” Brig Blain said. “7 Bde consider ourselves a part of the

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“This year members have been Queensland community and as soon as
involved in Operation Bushfire Assist and it’s right to do so we want to get back out
Operation COVID-19 Assist. among Queenslanders,” he said.
“The return to modified training “We’ve really missed the community
ensures high safety standards are main- interactions over the past few months.
upheld a standard the School of tained so we can continue supporting the “We’re starting training again in small,
Sgt Dave Morley In-barracks training took place
Australian community when called upon.” 10-person groups for field exercises, les-
from May 4, followed by the live- Armour would be happy with.”
ASLAV gunners from 2/14 LHR fire phase at Wide Bay Training Troop sergeant Sgt Vincent While continuing to take precautions, sons and physical training, in line with
(QMI) are in a prime position to Area from June 1. Broad said it was good for the the brigade will now increase its on-base Queensland government restrictions.
convert to the Boxer platform in Troop sergeant Sgt Joseph soldiers to “get out and do some training to ensure its soldiers remain “We rely on small teams anyway, so
August after gunnery courses were Ludeman, who oversaw the quality training”. mission ready. this is working well, and we’re really
completed on June 5. serials, said running a gunnery “The COVID-19 restrictions “We will ease into training carefully, focused on personal hygiene.”
2IC A Sqn Capt Jesse course within a unit rather than we put in place made the training
Wilkinson said the unit went on at the School of Armour created very different from the usual RWS
course during COVID-19, with some challenges. (remote weapons station) course,”
mitigations in place, to ensure “With COVID-19 restrictions he said.
A Sqn had the qualifications to in place, we certainly had our “It’s not often you see soldiers
convert to Boxer by August. hands full but we have the best cocking .50-cal machine guns in
“Twelve troopers qualified JNCOs I have seen in years,” he bright blue latex gloves.”
on the ASLAV Gunners Course said. “It was great for the soldiers to
and 36 on the Remote Weapons “Through their drive and get out and do some good-quality
Course,” Capt Wilkinson said. pursuit for excellence they have training.”

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6RAR mascot Pte Ridgleigh Blue IV greets handler Pte Jarred Little and, right, Pte Blue as a pup, less than a year ago.

Prancing to four-paw beat

Cpl Julia Whitwell left eye to match our unit field patch,” into the CO’s office without knock- be teaching him to lie down when was in anticipation of a promotion
WO1 Logan said. ing and just making himself at home,” we’re at ease. in 2021.
THE youngest member of 6RAR, bat- “It just happened I picked this one WO1 Logan said. “I’m hoping we can get Pte “Pte Blue IV has demonstrated
talion mascot Pte Ridgleigh Blue IV, and his birthday was the day after “The boss has, on occasion, been Blue IV to prance with his feet up leadership qualities from the get-go,”
celebrated his first birthday just one ours.” seen giving Pte Blue IV a belly rub when we salute on the march and WO1 Logan said.
day after the battalion’s birthday. The pup had the chain of command when he thinks no one is looking.” maybe even to sit and salute. “He has shown his commitment
RSM 6RAR WO1 Stephen Logan wrapped around his little paw from the Since enlisting in November, Pte “He’s very smart so I think he can to the morale of this battalion and he
said the timing of the mascot’s outset. Blue IV mastered basic training and do it. maintains a high standard of personal
birthday, on June 7, was “purely WO1 Logan assumed caretaking is under instruction from handler “He usually only takes a day to fitness. No one can keep up with him
coincidental”. duties until a handler was appointed Pte Jarred Little to move on to more master basic tricks but drill takes a at PT.
“When I was tasked with finding and the CO kept treats in his office in advanced drill. little longer.” “Assuming he performs well on his
our next mascot, the criteria was it case of a visit. “I’ve started getting him into Pte Blue IV’s drill training will pre- courses and there’s no DFDA action
had to be a purebred blue cattle dog “As a private, he’s the only one parade drill,” Pte Little said. pare him for Junior Leaders Course pending, I’d say he’s on track to be
from Queensland with a patch over his who gets away with walking straight “When I halt he sits and next we’ll later this year, which WO1 Logan said promoted before his next birthday.”

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Training into the future

Cpl Julia Whitwell
L A N D Wa r f a r e C e n t r e
(LWC) training is changing and
modernising.
Officer Training Wing (OTW)
conducted its first completely
non-residential All Corps Majors
Course during May and June,
with trainees attending online
from Darwin, Townsville, Sydney,
Canberra and Puckapunyal.
COMDT LWC Col Arran
Hassell said the training included
online course material, forums and
webinars for lessons and syndicate
discussions.
“This is a significant shift in the
way we deliver courses. It is excit-
ing, but it is only the beginning,”
Col Hassell said.
“[The pandemic] has provided
us an opportunity to fundamentally
change the way we will deliver
training into the future. As we
change, we need Army to change
with us.”
In July, OTW will deliver the
All Corps Captain Course using a
“hub and spoke” format.
Presentations will be delivered
from Canungra – the hub – with
syndicate discussions facilitated by
OTW instructors in brigade loca-
tions – the spokes.
By October, both courses will
adopt a hybrid delivery model,
with a non-residential first module
and then a residential component
to complete the course.
“It remains important to bring
the trainees together for specific
activities, but if training can be
conducted effectively online then
we are attempting to maximise the
use of this learning medium,” Col
Hassell said.
CO WONCO-A Lt-Col
Dianne Grey said Warrant Officer “Later this year we will look at a three-week non-residential compo- we need COs to ensure participants Land Warfare Centre
and Non-Commissioned Officer transitioning these to hybrid courses nent at the start.” are not drawn back into the work- training has gone online.
Academy is also running non-res- inclusive of residential and non-res- Col Hassell said it was important place,” he said.
idential courses, starting with the idential modules,” Lt-Col Grey said. trainees were given ample time to “We need individuals to commit to
Subject 1 for Warrant Officer and “We are also developing the complete non-residential courses. the course to ensure the best outcome
Sergeant Courses this month. Subject 1 for Corporal Course to have “For the success of these courses, from their training.”

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An officer fires his pistol

during the combat shooting

Aiming for
component of the School of
Infantry’s Regimental Officer
Basic Course at the Singleton
Military Area.
Photo: Cpl Chris Beerens

a new era
Maj Carrie Robards against adversaries,” Lt-Col
Smith said.
A NEW-LOOK Regimental The revised infantry
Officer Basic Course (ROBC) ROBC has increased the
that brings officer training focus on practical field
into a new era is under way training, navigation and
at the School of Infantry in combined-arms training in the
Singleton. Infantry Corps armoured and
Some minor adjustments protected-mobility vehicles.
were required to fit in with Live-fire platoon attacks,
pandemic restrictions but the ambushes and defence
first revised version of the operations have been
three-month course was still included to better prepare
able to go ahead from May. officers to command an
CO School of Infantry infantry platoon within a
Lt-Col James Smith said the combined-arms combat team.
course modernised the way Lieutenants in the course
officers are trained. started with enhanced
“We’re adapting to combat shooting and were
changes in how the infantry due to undertake a four-week
fights and win, the terrain ADF range qualification
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WITNESS TO
Observers Charles Coates, left,
Sqn-Ldr Ronald Rankin and
Maj Stuart Peach on a tour of UN jeep at the 38th parallel just
the 38th parallel. prior to the war breaking out.
Photos courtesy of the Australian War Memorial

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fighting broke out on the border military observers in Korea before the war North Korean forces that would indicate
between North and South broke out. On June 9, Peach and Rankin any imminent change”. The invasion Maj Stuart Peach, top
Korea. Two Australians, the began their first two-week observation on Sunday morning caught them almost second from right, is shown
only UN military observers in Korea, tour. completely by surprise. the disposition of troops
were witnesses to the conflict. Starting near Seoul, they moved But the report they quickly sent to the by members of the South
At the end of WWII, Japanese forces steadily east, finishing with a visit to the UN formed a key part of the evidence Korean forces.
across the Pacific were disarmed and Ongjin peninsula to the west, mapping that UNCOK would present to the UN
Japanese colonial possessions occupied the South Korean forces aligned along the Security Council that North Korea was
by the victorious powers. temporary border and visiting their Army the aggressor.
Russian forces swept down the Korean headquarters. Official history records this was one of
peninsula, with American forces pushing Although they were among the the “most consequential” reconnaissances
up from the south. first peacekeepers, they faced a near- conducted by Australian service
The country was divided along the impossible task as they did not know the officers and lead to the resolution for
38th parallel, with temporary regimes country or terrain, and spoke no Korean. the deployment to Korea of the United
established by each occupying force, Nor could they cross into the north Nations Command.
communist to the north and democratic to (though the American diplomat with them Temporarily evacuated to Japan, Peach
the south. was invited to do so). and Rankin soon went back to Korea
For three years UN diplomats tried Even more problematic, they were to continue their role as observers, now
to organise elections for a new unifying almost completely reliant on South joined by the rest of their team from
government, but the regimes had become Korean forces for everything they needed, across the globe.
increasingly antagonistic towards each and they risked only seeing what the They went on to travel across the
other. South Korean forces wanted them to. country observing the outbreak of war,
Elections were finally due to take On June 24, with a quiet weekend cataloguing the increasing numbers of
place in mid-1950, but clashes became planned ahead, they began to write their refugees, prisoners of war and reports of
so common along the border that the new tour report. atrocities. At times, Peach was even called
United Nations Commission on Korea While they heard some talk among upon to advise South Korean troops,
(UNCOK) requested military observers. young South Korean officers in Seoul, drawing upon his WWII experiences.
Former WWII POW, Maj Stuart Peach recorded that “we did not see The war would go on to claim more
Peach, a 34-year-old Australian Army any sign of preparation for an invasion than 2 million lives, including more than
staff officer, was the first to arrive on or even a foray of any consequence 300 Australians of the more than 17,000
May 29. across the parallel”, with no evidence of soldiers, sailors and airmen who served,
He was stationed in Japan sufficient troop concentrations, equipment over five years.
when the Army requested the or supplies to support a belligerent action An armistice was signed on July 27,
Australian Commander of the British from the south. 1953, but the peace remains temporary,
Commonwealth Occupation Force Despite some reports of civilians being with the two countries split by a
Maj Stuart Peach, left, and Lt-Col F. White, Royal Canadian (BCOF) nominate an officer to the post. moved away from the border to the north, demilitarised zone on the 38th parallel.
Armoured Corps, speak with the sole survivor of a A week later, 32-year-old Sqn-Ldr and the recent occupation of some salients Australian personnel are still there,
massacre near Tupo Ri through a Korean interpreter. Ronald Rankin joined him from Australia. by North Korean forces, they concluded observing the border between North and
Well ahead of the arrival of their other that no reports “had been received of South Korea 70 years later.
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Putting best foot

forward in cyber
IN A world digitally connected to the equipment we use in training and on
battlefield, traditional lines between operations,” Maj-Gen Thompson said.
peace and war have become blurred, “It also extends to our own personal
according to Maj-Gen Marcus cyber security. None of us want to be
Thompson, ADF’s Head Information the vulnerability within the system –
Warfare. the weak link that allows a threat to
“It’s not quite clear whether we’re infiltrate.”
in one or the other, or at times, a bit of Information Warfare Division
both,” he said. is building a reserve workforce and
“We are in a contested environment last year the Defence Remuneration
and peacetime is now increasingly char- Tribunal aligned pay scales across cyber
acterised by tactics that have tradition- trades of each service.
ally belonged in wartime.” “It might seem small, but we cannot
Defence took its first major step to take those bold steps forward without
counter this with the creation of the getting our own house in order first,”
Information Warfare Division for group Maj-Gen Thompson.
cyber functions that didn’t fit “neatly” Defence can also reconsider certain
into Navy, Army or Air Force. ADF entry requirements on a case-by-
“United with a strategic direction case basis to help attract the best cyber
and given resources, these capabilities
operators who may not meet traditional
are giving the ADF a fighting chance
standards.
in the contemporary battlespace,” Maj-
Gen Thompson said. Maj-Gen Thompson said Defence
“In the near future, our entire inven- couldn’t fight in cyberspace alone, with
tory of aircraft, ships and combat vehi- ASD, industry, businesses, universities
cles will comprise of digital platforms and the public having a role to play.
and therefore be extensions of the He also posed questions to generate Ray De Vere talks to members of 2/14LHR about his experiences in the battle of Binh Ba. Inset:
broader network. discussion around cyber warfare. 5RAR soldiers mounted in M-113 armoured personal carriers from 3 Cav Regt as they enter the
“The digital hygiene of those com- “How do we have a meaningful con- village of Binh Ba on the first day of the battle. Photos: Tpr Jonathan Goedhart; Australian War Memorial

Basics from
puter-operated systems as well as any versation with the public about a con-
device plugged into them is critical.” tested environment they may know very
Information warfare is broader than little about?” Maj-Gen Thompson said.
just cyber, but Maj-Gen Thompson “How do we build national
believes cyber makes tools of informa- resilience towards malign influence
tion warfare scalable. and activities in the information

the battlefield
And while operating in cyberspace environment?
Defence is vulnerable to its threats. “What role must the ADF play in a
“We’re protecting networks and whole-of-government response?
mission systems and in an increasingly “As I’ve consistently stated, I don’t
connected world that extends to the necessarily have all the answers.”

Capt Taylor Lynch at the right time in the right way.” our Army is in good hands with this
Relationships formed in the tight- new generation,” he said.
THE soldiers of 2/14LHR have knit team were also paramount in LCpl John Wilkinson said he
received some valuable advice his survival and their inevitable was interested to learn from Mr De
about the importance of mastering victory. Vere “how much old days relate to
the basics from a veteran who “The spirit and strong bond of current times”.
learnt that lesson on the battlefield an armoured vehicle crew is so “Hearing the experiences they
during the Vietnam War. important,” he said. went through, a lot of it is the same
On the anniversary eve of the The three-day battle at the as what we go through,” LCpl
1969 Battle of Binh Ba, former village of Binh Ba, 5km north of Wilkinson said.
3 Cav Regt troop leader Ray De the 1st Australian Task Force base “Especially from a troop
Vere – who was part of Australia’s at Nui Dat, involved Australian commander ’s perspective, you
decisive victory in the battle, infantry from 5RAR, tanks from could hear what information he
from June 6-8 – passed on to unit 1 Armd Regt and M-113 armoured was getting, the information he
tank crew members the points he personnel carriers from 3 Cav Regt. wasn’t getting and what he had to
believed were vital for success. It was considered unusual do to achieve not only victory but
“I can’t stress enough the because it featured heavy house- maintain positive control of the
importance of perfecting your to-house fighting instead of the situation.”
basic skills and drills, and proper usual jungle warfare and it forced LCpl Wilkinson said he looked
stowage of vehicles,” Mr De Vere the enemy to temporarily leave the forward to more sessions with
said. province of Phuoc Tuy. seasoned war veterans.
“If it’s drilled into you, you Mr De Vere was pleased to see “Newer soldiers don’t get
don’t have to think about what you how “switched on” the soldiers he enough exposure to people
have to do when you’re fighting. spoke to were. with actual combat experience,
Maj-Gen Marcus Thompson during the Joint Enablers Town Hall meeting All the threats to your life can be “I was impressed by how especially from a time like
held at the ADF Academy in 2017.  Photo: Jay Cronan countered by doing the right thing professional they were and I think Vietnam,” he said.

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Online in An information systems

technician working in the field.

the field
Cpl Julia Whitwell culture of Army. I love that drill, PT
and learning to shoot are all parts of my
KEEPING a battalion online in the job. We get to be part of the Australian
battlefield takes a skilled team of tradition, something bigger than
IT-trained soldiers. ourselves,” he said.
From maintaining specialised He was also drawn to the problem-
equipment to trouble-shooting network solving of IT that only an Army role
issues, Information Systems Technicians offered.

‘
take office networking up a notch and “If I were doing the same type of
into the field. role for a civilian company, I would
Sig William just be sitting in
Jenkinson, of 103 an office all day,
Sig Sqn, described which doesn’t really
his role as providing
“fundamental battle The problem appeal to me,” Sig
Jenkinson said.
space communication
for commanders”.
could be “ We f a c e a l l
sorts of unique
“If the commander
c a n ’t r e c e i v e h i s
anything. It’s our challenges. We’ll
be in the middle of
emails, for example,
it’s up to us to think
job to find and it nowhere and have
to find connections
laterally to find the
issue,” he said.
figure out. w he re the re a re
none, or put our
“Maybe there’s no – Sig William Jenkinson equipment through
power getting to the harsh weather
machine, or it could conditions – it
be configuration of might be snowing
the server connection. Or maybe you’re and windy, or hot and rainy – and we
out field and an animal has chewed really test the limits of these machines.
through a cable. “You don’t get that in an office IT
“The problem could be anything. It’s job.”
our job to find and figure it out.”
With a strong hobbyist background Anyone interested in a corps transfer to cyber
in IT, Sig Jenkinson said his Army role analyst (ECN 661) should complete a PE166-1
offered the best of both worlds. or email [email protected] for more
“I enjoy the training I get, and the information.

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 18 Features

Chap Stan Fetting deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist held a small service at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Windorah, Queensland.  Photos: Lt Claire Duffy

Local church restored

Soldiers give back to the Windorah community by helping with local jobs, Maj Matthew Grant reports.

O
VER the past three months, cenotaph features three Mentioned in P r e s i d e n t o f t h e Wi n d o r a h high quality. A lot of love went into During the operation their pres-
the small town of Windorah Despatches, a Military Medal and a Development Board and owner of the the building of this church 80 years ence boosted local economies as sol-
has hosted soldiers of 11 Distinguished Flying Cross, and local Western Star Motel, Marilyn Simpson, ago,” LCpl Paul said. diers sought catering, accommodation,
Bde who are supporting families have seen their sons depart said the community was very “A clean and light sanding with a hygiene and waste-disposal services.
Operation COVID-19 Assist. to every conflict Australia has par- grateful. fresh coat of paint brought out the best
During the operation, soldiers ticipated in since the Boer War,” LCpl “We have an ageing population so in different facets of the building. Mrs Simpson said Defence support
found time to help with jobs that need- Paul said. getting the people power to fix the “We were fortunate to have Spr has helped her business during gov-
ed doing in town, which has a popula- “The church offered the perfect church is difficult. We are thankful Eamon Kelly – a skilled tradesperson ernment restrictions.
tion of 80 with a median age of 60. project to say thank you to a local to have a whole lot of strong Army – in our team. Without him this project “It has allowed me to keep two
Acting Section Commander LCpl community with such strong Anzac folk who were itching to help,” Mrs wouldn’t have been finished to such a staff employed and the flow-on effects
Brodie Paul said once permission was links. Simpson said. high level.” for the community have been vital,”
granted to restore the Our Lady of “During the works, two local ladies LCpl Paul said work on the historic The project reflects work being
building took a number of days and completed across the state by she said.
Lourdes Catholic Church, his troops would deliver home-baked cakes and
became highly motivated. stop for a chat – both have sons in the saw a range of techniques used. JTG629.9 – providing essential sup- “Thanks to the support of Defence,
“Windorah is a town that has Army and were pleased to see the uni- “The church dates to 1940 with port to Queensland Police, while inte- our community will come through
a strong Anzac tradition – the local form in town.” most of the pieces within it being of grating with local communities. COVID-19.”

Rolling up his
sleeve during
the pandemic
Reservist donates plasma during Operation
COVID-19 Assist, writes Capt Zoe Griffyn.

A
Sig Michi Hartnett of 8 Sig Regt
RMY reservist Sig Michi members were pleasant and friendly. donates plasma at the Australian
Hartnett rolled up his A staff member took the time to tell Red Cross Lifeblood during
sleeve to donate plasma for me how the centrifuge worked and Operation COVID-19 Assist.
the first time as part of the how they pump the red blood cells Photo: Cpl Sagi Biderman
JTG629.9 blood drive. back into your body so they only take
A communications systems opera- plasma,” Sig Hartnett said.
tor from 8 Sig Regt, Sig Hartnett is He said he would be more than
deployed as part of the ADF’s happy to donate again.
contribution to the pandemic “I’ll do it because I understand
response. how important donating blood is.
It is through this deployment that That knowledge offsets the uncom-
he decided to donate plasma. fortable physical experience,” he
“I’d see information about said.
Defence doing blood donation drives Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
and thought I should contribute,” Sig Group accounts manager Sally Gavin
Hartnett said. praised Defence’s support during the
“When I got to the donation cen- pandemic.
tre and learnt what plasma is used for “During the unprecedented times,
and how many people it can help I having support from Defence and
realised it’s an important thing to do.” their personnel is vital to ensure we
Unsure of what to expect on the can maintain our blood supplies,” Ms
day, he was surprised at how easy the Gavin said.
process was. “We’d love to say thank you to
“The experience was interesting each and every one of you who have
because I could see everything work- been able to help us out with a life-
ing next to me and the Red Cross saving donation.”
 June 25, 2020 defence.gov.au/news/armynews Training 19

Officer cadets graduate

Sgt Dave Morley
Lt Olivia Harvey
THE Army is 63 lieutenants richer after is awarded the
the Reserve Officers’ Commissioning Field Marshal Sir
Course, adapted to meet government Thomas Blamey
restrictions, marched out at Holsworthy Memorial Award
on May 30. by Commander
CO Sydney University Regiment 2 Div Maj-Gen
(SUR) Lt-Col Nick de Bont said restric- Kathryn Campbell at
tions were heavy at the start, and there Holsworthy Barracks.
was concern it may have had to be Photo: Cpl Chris Beerens
cancelled.
“Luckily we were able to iso-
late a large number of cadets and that
meant they were pretty much safe at
Holsworthy Barracks, so we were able
to continue the training,” Lt-Col de Bont
said.
“Normally Training Block 5 (TB5)
is run at RMC-D, but it was moved to
Holsworthy at the start of the pandemic
when there were border restrictions in
place.”
Lt-Col de Bont said the officer cadets
were originally asked to come in for a
three-week period.
“During the first week we asked them
to stay for another three months,” he
said.
“They only had 48 hours to make that
decision on whether they’d return to their
work, their studies and their families
or remain in isolation here to complete classes twice because of distancing Olivia Harvey, initially intended derie within the group that gradu- blocks in a fairly quick snapshot,” Lt
training. A large number were willing to requirements, smaller groups and to complete TB3 and then go home ated and we’ve made some great Hill said.
stay. more time outside. after two weeks. friendships over the past two months, “I’m doing the Gap Year Program
“This group has shown a remarkable “There were no shortcuts in the “I made the choice to stay for TB4 which I think replicates what you’d and as soon as I finish here I’ll be
amount of commitment.” training continuum and they’ve done and TB5,” Lt Harvey said. get with the full-time people at going on my ROBC before being
Lt-Col de Bont said SUR hadn’t run a fantastic job – I’m really proud of “Because the course was con- RMC.” posted to a full-time unit.
TB5 for a long time, but were supported them.” densed, it was mentally challenging Lt Andrew Hill from Adelaide “I was drawn to the officer spec-
by RMC instructors and other units. Newly commissioned officer and we only had two days between joined Army on January 10 and had trum because I really enjoy getting
“It’s defensive tactics rather than and winner of the Sword of Honour TB4 and TB5, leaving a lot of people just five days off until graduation. the best out of other people and mak-
offensive tactics,” he said. and Field Marshall Sir Thomas physically drained. “It’s been a pretty full-on time ing sure they get the best out of their
“In some cases, we had to run B l a m e y M e m o r i a l Aw a r d , L t “There was excellent camara- and we’ve completed all the training experience.”

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Australian and New Zealand Defence

Force soldiers and officers of Task
Group Taji 10 during their farewell
parade at Robertson Barracks in 2019.
Photo: Cpl Shane Kelly

Increasing
support
network
WHILE rewarding for members, “This webinar series provides a their partner doesn’t know all the
deployments and other absences great opportunity to get a range of details of where to go or what to do,”
can be stressful and challenging for useful information from the comfort Maj Powell said.
families. To support members and of home.” “Events like car breakdowns,
their families during these periods, The DCO website has a range of issues with government payments,
Defence People Group has developed information for members and their or if a family member or pet needs
a new webinar series – Deployment: partners and parents about deploy- urgent medical attention, can be dif-
embracing the challenge. ment and absence from home, includ- ficult when the family isn’t prepared.”
Maj Rod Powell, Defence ing a support handbook. Army families can call the all-
Community Organisation (DCO) Area “The handbook provides informa- hours Defence Family Helpline/
Manager for the ACT and southern tion about how members and their National Welfare Coordination Centre
NSW, said the webinar series would families can prepare practically and (NWCC) on 1800 624 608 if they
provide families with information and emotionally, as well as tips for staying need support, referral or advice, or if
practical tips for managing before, positive and how to help kids during they need to contact their member on
during and after deployment. deployment,” Maj Powell said. deployment.
“The four-part webinar series The handbook includes a mem- Families can also opt-in to receive
covers the phases of deployment, ber and family care plan, which has absence-from-home support calls,
the planning families can make pre- a checklist of important information which allow family members to chat
deployment, tips and strategies for such as Defence and Army contacts. with Helpline/NWCC staff and ask
members and their families during It also details the personal admin- questions they might have about the
deployment and the preparations istration to be completed before leav- support available from Defence and in
families can make for their member’s ing on deployment, relevant fam- their local community.
return when the deployment is over,” ily medical and education information
Maj Powell said. and other contacts and information for The webinar series will be held on the Zoom
platform and families can download the app
“The extraordinary events of 2020, insurance, banking, vehicle and home from the Apple iStore or Google Play. Follow
with the bushfires and the pandemic, maintenance. DCO on social media, ForceNet Families or
has only increased the stressors on “Things can go wrong when the see the website for details about the deploy- Army Chaplain Capt Ricky Su and his family at the Task Group Taji 10
many members and their families. member is deployed and sometimes ment webinar series or deployment support. farewell parade, Robertson Barracks in 2019.  Photo: Capt Daniel MacDonald

Changes to annual Improving the positive

payment summaries transition to civilian life
THE Defence Home Ownership
Assistance Scheme (DHOAS)
provide veterans with the time to
carefully consider their options.
THE ATO has made changes to the be able to access an income state- Existing processes for ADF helps current and former ADF This new time limit will impact
way employers report salary and ment via myGov after the end of the members who served in a tax zone members and their families to transitioning members by allowing
wage information, as a part of Single financial year. during the financial year remain buy their own home by paying a longer time period to access a
Touch Payroll (STP). Defence and Australian Signals a monthly sum towards their benefit that assists home owner-
unchanged. Member tax zone details ship.
approved home loan.
Defence implemented STP in Directorate payees are able to check will continue to be reported to the This additional timeframe will
On June 22, the timeframe to
February and commenced automati- year-to-date earnings, tax and super- ATO directly by the member. access a DHOAS subsidy certifi- assist with the transitioning pro-
cally providing payee earnings and annuation information through cate was extended from two to cess to civilian life.
wage information to the ATO every myGov at any time during the finan- If you do not have a myGov account you can five years after a permanent or
fortnight from payday March 19. cial year. sign up at my.gov.au reserve force member leaves the Further information about DHOAS is
Defence will no longer issue Reportable fringe benefits For more information about the changes, visit ADF. available on the Department of Veterans’
Payment Summaries at the end of amount information will be available the STP page, contact 1800 DEFENCE or The extension to five years will Affairs at dhoas.gov.au
a financial year. Instead, you will at the end of the year. email [email protected]
 June 25, 2020 defence.gov.au/news/armynews Fun 21

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 22 Sport

For the
love of
the world
game
Sgt Sebastian Beurich “The training is intense and then
you’re straight into a game the day
A CHILDHOOD spent watch- after, then back into training – it’s
ing rugby league didn’t stop Pte pretty brutal.
Michael Asher getting onto the soc- “The games are quite physical
cer pitch. as well because everyone wants to
Although he played both sports beat each other, so no one is holding
from a young age, soccer become back. It’s definitely harder than a
his main love. normal competition.”
“It started because of my mates Pte Asher was on the ADF over-
at school – they were playing so I 35s team at last year’s Sunshine
joined in,” Pte Asher said. Coast Masters’ competition.
“I play it and love it, but growing “We’re all getting on in our
up it was never really on TV, or if it
years and the pace isn’t as quick as
was, it was too late to watch, so it
was just difficult to view. it would have been when we were
“I guess you get a love for any younger, but we’ve got some tal-
game once you’ve played enough of ented players,” he said.
it and you never want to stop.” “I’ve done two years with the Pte Michael Asher, left,
After playing for local clubs Army team now and the second year playing on the final day
most of his career, he now only was definitely a bit easier because of the 2019 National
plays for Army having not “much I knew a few of the guys and how Football Championship
life left” in his legs. they played. held at Valentine Sports
“It’s heaps more competitive and “I saw a few new faces last year, Park, Glenbrook, Sydney.
intense as well,” he said. so I think the numbers have grown Photo: AB Leo Baumgartner
“By the time you make the team from what they used to be.”
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Tina Turner Capt Le Grand oversaw the planning and team and have a sense of belonging, which is
conduct of the activity. He said the ADF was an important part of mental health.”
COVID-19 restrictions didn’t stop Defence recognised as a leader in promoting health Air Force members from RAAF Base
Force personnel across South-East among its people, aiming to achieve the high- Amberley in Ipswich didn’t want to be left
Cpl Lucy Lockhart, of Joint Health Command, Queensland taking part in the Push-Up est levels of physical strength, endurance, out so they made a special trip to Brisbane to
participates in the Push-Up Challenge at Gallipoli Challenge to raise awareness of mental mental health and resilience. be involved.
Barracks, Brisbane. Photos: Cpl Colin Dadd health. “The Push-Up Challenge was a natural fit Flt-Sgt Michael Godfrey, of HQ No. 96
Members from HMAS Moreton, Gallipoli for us, but we had to ensure it complied with Wing, organised Air Force’s team.
Barracks and RAAF Base Amberley social-distancing guidelines,” Capt Le Grand “I put the feelers out and my fellow Air
participated in the challenge, completing said. Force colleagues came forward to help out,”
3046 push-ups last month as part of a A total of nine personnel – three members Flt-Sgt Godfrey said.
combined team. from each service – completed push-ups in “It was rewarding to see everyone come
Australian Capt Luke Le Grand and Cpl Lucy allocated positions at a distance of no less together to be involved in this worthy cause.
Army “I wanted to take part in the Push-Up
Lockhart organised the tri-service activity at than 1.5m apart.
Approved Challenge to show my support and break
Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Leut Anthea Baczkowski, of HMAS down the stigma that surrounds mental
Manufacturer “The Push-Up Challenge is a mental Moreton, said she heard about the challenge health.”
health charity raising money on behalf of the and thought it was a great activity to be part The 3046 push-ups completed in the chal-
Unit Plaques & Trophies Australian Government-funded Headspace
network,” Cpl Lockhart said.
of.
“Mental health is linked to physical health
lenge represented the number of lives lost in
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“Doing this challenge not only increased and this activity gets everyone outdoors
my fitness level, it also motivated me and doing something physical,” Leut Baczkowski The ADF Health and Wellbeing Portal provides a wide
07 3408 2444 email: [email protected]
my colleagues to speak openly about mental said. range of Defence websites containing information on
www.unitplaques.com.au health and check in with our mates.” “In these times, it’s good to be part of a ADF Health and Mental Health services and support.
 June 25, 2020 defence.gov.au/news/armynews Sport 23

Skipper no stranger to gold

Pte Jacob Joseph Multiple, service-related knee
reconstructions forced Sgt Bramley to
DESPITE what he says about med- give up competitive sports, including
als not being his main focus, Invictus a stint in representative Aussie Rules.
Games Team Australia co-captain Sgt These injuries were compounded
Shane Bramley is no stranger to gold. by a fibromyalgia diagnosis in 2011,
He took home two gold med- a condition causing chronic fatigue
als from the 2018 and 2019 Warrior and pain.
Games in the United States, a feat he “There was a big void in me when I
hopes to repeat at The Hague next couldn’t participate in sports,” he said.
year. “I filled my life with my work and
“The postponement is a disappoint- strived to be as good as I could be
ment but this lockdown is a global professionally.”
thing,” Sgt Bramley said when asked This attitude helped Sgt Bramley
about his feelings towards the revised go from novice to the international
Invictus schedule.
stage in just three years.
“In isolation we can practise the
He first tried wheelchair sports
fundamentals. Whether it’s work-
ing on speed in the chair, agility and in 2017 when he joined the ADF
movement, we have a chance to build Adaptive Sports Program (ADFASP).
our base level of fitness and strength Although he found success on a
before the games.” competitive level, Sgt Bramley said
It will be the first Invictus Games the real wins were off the court.
for Sgt Bramley, a member of the “Satisfaction comes from all dif-
wheelchair basketball and sitting vol- ferent places, because success isn’t
leyball teams, who will also represent guaranteed, so it can’t be the primary
Australia in discus and shot put. focus,” he said.
With a “you name it, he played it” “The real benefit of the ADFASP
type of childhood in country Victoria and events like the Invictus Games
he is a “renaissance man” of sport. comes from the connection you have
“I was cursed with good coordina- with other people who have similar
tion at birth,” Sgt Bramley said. interests and experiences.
“The relationship I had with sport, “It helps to accept that despite the
the physicality and benefits you get injuries and illnesses, you still have
from it, was a real part of my identity a lot to offer, you can contribute and
as a kid and as an adult.” be a part of something bigger than
After enlisting in the Royal yourself.”
Australian Corps of Transport in 1996,
the move from air dispatcher to PTI in Current and ex-serving members of the ADF
2003 was a natural transition for the can submit an expression of interest to join the
Team Australia co-captain, currently ADFASP by visiting Sgt Shane Bramley prepares to shoot during a wheelchair basketball match at the 2019 Warrior Games in the
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