AIRF RCEVol. 59, No. 20, November 2, 2017 The official newspaper of the Royal Australian Air Force

Honing the art of formation flying during Exercise

Capricorn Sunset

Pages 14-17

SKILL DRILL

OFFCDT Sophie Wilson about to board a Pilatus PC-9/A during a “form camp” at RAAF Base Learmonth.Photo: CPL Craig Barrett

THE WRA Forging the next

generation of JTACsPages 4-5

BLACK DAGGERRemembering AVM Espeland

Page 2

OBITUARY

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A FORMER Deputy Chief of Air Force, AVM Brenton Espeland (retd), was farewelled by family, friends, dignitaries and the wider Defence community in Adelaide on October 10.

About 300 people celebrated AVM Espeland’s life of dedication and service at his funeral held in St Peter’s Cathedral.

AVM Espeland’s wife Judy, their children Brady and Kirsti, and their families attended the ser-vice. They were joined by South Australian Governor Hieu Van Le, CAF AIRMSHL Leo Davies and other senior Defence leaders.

Chaplain SQNLDR Yogananda Juste-Constant conducted the ser-vice.

AIRCDRE Chris “Noddy” Sawade, who delivered the eulogy, said: “It’s amazing how some peo-ple can influence your life with the simplest of actions.”

“As leaders, we never know how far our support and encouragement of our staff can go. Brent’s cousin, Dr Mark Bateup, is one example,” he said.

Dr Bateup is Deputy Program Lead of the High Speed Weapons Program at the Defence Science and Technology Group at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Dr Bateup said AVM Espeland had a big influence on his life.

“When I was about 10 years old, Brent was in the Roulettes and he brought me on-base and I got to sit in the Aermacchi MB 326 aircraft,” Dr Bateup said.

“In my early career, he was DCAF and explicitly called for me to brief him when he visited the then Defence Science and Technology

Organisation out at Edinburgh. It [the briefing] made the Chief of Weapons Systems Division sit up and take notice of hypersonics, because DCAF was seeking brief-ings from a young scientist.

“I owe gratitude to my cousin for my participation in the HyShot Program, which formed the major part of my career.”

AVM Espeland’s Air Force career spanned 36 years and included flying C-130 Hercules in Vietnam, leading the Roulettes aero-batic team and attending the USAF Air War College in Alabama, US.

His career encompassed com-mand appointments at unit and formation level as well as postings as the Air Officer Commanding Training Command and DCAF from 1998-1999.

In retirement, AVM Espeland was National President of the Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association.

RAAF Association National Secretary Peter Colliver said AVM Espeland had a vision for the future, which was to provide the best care and treatment for veterans.

“He played an integral part in protecting the interests of the Defence family,” Mr Colliver said.

AVM Espeland was a mem-ber of the National Council of the Australian Air Force Cadets along with a number of other Defence support organisations.

Most recently, he was chair of the Veterans’ Advisory Council in South Australia, a ministerial appointment approved by the South Australian Cabinet.

AIRCDRE Chris Sawade delivers his eulogy for AVM Espeland at St Peter’s Cathedral. Photo: CPL Craig Barrett

Family, friends and colleagues gather in St Peter’s Cathedral

in Adelaide to attend the funeral service for

AVM Brenton Espeland (retd). Photos: CPL Craig

BarrettInset: AVM Espeland’s portrait taken in 1998.

Photo: CPL Mark Dowling

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3November 2, 2017RCEAIR F News

THE Air Task Group fighting Daesh in the Middle East region has marked three years on Operation Okra.

I n 2 0 1 4 , t h e A u s t r a l i a n Government announced that it would contribute an ATG for the fight against the growing terror group in Iraq.

Commander ATG AIRCDRE Terry van Haren said the anniversary marked a significant milestone in the history of the group.

“We look back on three very suc-cessful years of achievement in our mission to defeat Daesh,” AIRCDRE van Haren said.

“On October 1, 2014, we conduct-ed our first air-to-air refuelling mission and our first airborne air command and control mission with the KC-30 A Multi Role Tanker Transport and E-7A Wedgetail.

“Just a week later, on October 8, our strike aircraft conducted the first deliberate strike against a Daesh target in the captured territory.”

Since that time, the group has tal-lied a set of remarkable statistics.

As part of the coalition refuelling force they have provided more than 50 million litres of fuel through mid-air

refuelling to Australian and coalition aircraft.

Tw e l ve r o t a t i o n s o f E - 7 A Wedgetail crews have provided more than 4500 hours of airborne command and control over Iraq and Syria.

The strike element, which has deployed both the F/A-18A Hornets and the F/A-18F Super Hornets throughout the three years of opera-tions, has targeted and struck Daesh positions with 2349 precision-guided munitions.

AIRCDRE van Haren said the operation had occurred in the skies

of Iraq and Syria while the coalition assisted the Iraqi Security Forces in the liberation of 83 per cent of the cap-tured land.

He said personnel were essential to the mission.

“Over 1700 personnel have deployed to the Air Task Group,” he said.

“Most of them have been Air Force but there are, of course, our Army and Navy service mates that have filled vital roles in operations, ground liai-son, joint personnel recovery and more.

“More importantly, behind all these people are all the families. All those people – the mums, dads, partners, children – are dealing with the absence of loved ones. We thank them for their support.”

The ATG demonstrated the reach and capability of the Air Force at the time of its deployment.

During the week that marked three years of operations, the group con-tinued its role working with the Iraqi Security Forces in the liberation of Hawijah.

ATG marks three years

ADF personnel based at Australia’s main air operating

base in the Middle East region with Air Force aircraft.

Photo: CPL Brenton Kwaterski

Poseidon adventure AN AIR Force P8-A Poseidon recently joined elements from the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 17 Task Group, HMA Ships Darwin and Adelaide in the South China Sea.

The Poseidon conducted a combined anti-submarine exercise (CASEX) last month. It flew ahead of the force and dropped a remotely operated vehicle known as an expendable mobile anti-submarine warfare training target (EMATT) into the water.

The EMATT travels under the water and mimics the movement and acoustic characteristics of a subma-

rine allowing Navy and Air Force units to practise their submarine tracking skills.

After the exercise, the P8-A conducted a fly-past to allow the task group’s crews on both ships a chance to see this impressive new capability up close.

LEUT Nicholas Foster, a Royal New Zealand Navy exchange officer, fills the role of Torpedo and Sonar Officer on board Darwin.

“It’s good to know that such an impressive aircraft will be watching over our shoulder while we conduct operations in the future,” he said.

“The quantum leap in capabil-ity offered by the P8-A will ensure greater situational awareness for the surface fleet and the ability to iden-tify, locate and deal with any surface or sub-surface threats we may face in the future.”

HMA Ships Darwin and Adelaide have deployed on Indo-Pacific Endeavour, an ADF Joint Task Group deployment to the region held from September to November, focusing on security cooperation and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises.

A P-8A Poseidon passes HMAS Adelaide as she sails in

company with HMAS Darwin in the South China Sea during

Indo-Pacific Endeavour.Photo: MIDN Jure Plestina

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HE DOESN’T fly planes. He’s not ground crew. He doesn’t coordi-nate air movements, but high on a hill south-west of Townsville, LBDR

Jack Jennings plays a vital role in facilitating the delivery of air power in support of ground forces.

LBDR Jennings, from 1 RAR out of Brisbane, sits 4000m from a target. Circling above is an F/A-18A Hornet loaded with a mix of weapons, including high-explosive ordnance.

On one of the two radios strapped to his chest, a discussion begins as the Hornet’s pilot and LBDR Jennings work out a plan to deliver the payload on target.

This is a crucial relationship between two ADF members separated by an altitude of 5000ft and one where the margins for execut-ing decisions come down to a couple of sec-onds.

After a low-level attack, a plan is set

between them. The bomb strikes perfectly, framed by a huge fireball. Several seconds pass until the “boom” of the explosion reaches LBDR Jennings’s vantage point.

After the success of this live fire exercise, LBDR Jennings is now one step nearer to becoming a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC).

This was just one scene from Exercise Black Dagger, which, over the best part of two weeks in early October, brought togeth-er assets and personnel from Nos. 3 and 4 Squadrons. There were also key support ele-ments from Army, in order to test students nearing the end of a six-week course.

LBDR Jennings was one of 12 students who took the final steps to becoming the next generation of JTACs

“Work in the classroom is all good but can only take you so far,” LBDR Jennings said.

“There’s no substitute for being out here and doing it for real.”

Making the trip from RAAF Base Williamtown were instructors and two Pilatus PC-9A aircraft from 4SQN and nine F/A-18A Hornets from 3SQN.

CO 4SQN WGCDR Michael Duyvene De Wit said entry into the JTAC course was very competitive.

WGCDR Duyvene De Wit said students were hand picked and for many it had “been two years of fine tuning skills to earn a place on this hillside”.

He said a key reason Black Dagger needed to be realistic was that it prepared JTACs for possible deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Okra.

“We put so much emphasis to make sure they are battle ready and combat ready before they step out,” WGCDR Duyvene De Wit said.

“It’s about them having to make an informed decision based on up-to-date infor-mation in a very dynamic or fluid environ-ment.”

4 November 2, 2017RCEAIR FExercise Black Dagger

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What is it like to train and become a joint terminal attack controller? FLGOFF Dean Squire reveals how Exercise Black Dagger forges the next generation of combat-ready JTACs

JTAC course student LBDR Jack Jennings awaits his control serial during the live fire component of Exercise Black Dagger.Photos: CPL Glen McCarthy

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5November 2, 2017RCEAIR F Exercise Black Dagger

TWO US Air Force B-1B Lancers based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, took part Exercise Black Dagger near Townsville on October 2.

The 12-hour sortie included the use of simulated and inert weapons directed by Australian joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs).

ACAUST AVM Steve Roberton said Australia’s participation in tactical training with US counterparts continued a legacy of combined military training activities that stretched back several decades.

“This exercise, and others like it, dem-onstrate our commitment to continuing to hone our skills as airmen,” AVM Roberton said.

US Pacific Air Forces Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations BRIGGEN Stephen Williams said Australian and US air forces continued to work towards safeguarding security and stability in the region with missions focused on integrat-ed operations.

“Joint exercises like these validate our ability to train and operate together seamlessly and ensures our ability to col-lectively respond cohesively, if necessary,” BRIGGEN Williams said.

During the exercise, the B-1B pilots maintained contact with Air Force JTACs on the ground to safely and effectively deliver firepower when and where the Australian team decided.

Friendly firepower sharpens the partnership

A 3SQN F/A-18A Hornet takes off from RAAF Base Townsville for Exercise Black Dagger.

Staff and students of 60 Joint Terminal Attack Controller course

take part in an activity at the Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Black Dagger.

CO 4SQN WGCDR Duyvene De Wit with a 3SQN F/A-18A Hornet in the ordinance loading areas of RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Black Dagger.

A US Air Force B-1B Lancer en route to Exercise Black

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FROM Hercs to bombs, to teaching – this supplier has found his calling.

CPL Zach Gabrielsen posted to RAAFSALT as a sup-ply instructor last year after stints at 37SQN, 2AFDS and 65SQN (Defence Establishment Orchard Hills).

“I love teaching; it’s one experience everyone should give thought to having a go at,” he said.

“It’s an extremely rewarding job that benefits both yourself and others.

“It’s something not all people get to experience if they stay out in the operational space of flying squadrons and combat support.”

Wanting to do more than just teach supply knowledge, CPL Gabrielsen is determined to see his students better equipped for their Air Force careers than he was.

“When I went through my training, the one thing I found lacking was information about how the different parts of the Air

Force affect each other,” he said.“So even though it’s not direct-

ly part of the supply IET course, I’m trying to give my students a break-down of where everyone sits in Air Force; where training sits, where they could be posted and how the various groups affect each other.

“At the end of the day, we should all want to leave the organ-isation a little better than when we joined, so I’d like to give my students a bit of a head start.”

As much as CPL Gabrielsen is enjoying his time at RAAFSALT at RAAF Base Wagga, he realises the importance of getting back to the coalface to keep up with changes in the operational space.

As for his long-term future, that’s something he’s thought about too.

“I would love to come back to Wagga and do a stint at SPS [School of Postgraduate Studies] and facilitate one of the promotion courses,” he said.

“Long term, whether I aim for

getting to that Executive Warrant Officer level or whether I will apply to commission, I’m still unsure at this point.”

Meanwhile, CPL Gabrielsen was fortunate enough to travel to New Zealand recently to attend a US Air Force backed Junior Enlisted Leadership Forum.

There, he got to spend a week with airmen from eight other Pacific nations and learn how they did business.

“We were able to ask questions and gain knowledge from WOFF of the New Zealand Air Force; Chief Master Sergeant of USAF Pacific region; and Chief Master Sergeant of USAF European region,” he said.

“It was great having all that knowledge in one room where we could sit down and ask them anything we wanted to and receive honest feedback.

“And we were able to keep those contacts as part of our net-works for later on in our career.”

Offering a head start

LIFE IN THE RAAF

In our series profiling our people, FLGOFF Graham Orams meets a member who channels his love of teaching

CPL Zach Gabrielsen is a supplier at RAAFSALT, RAAF Base Wagga.

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7November 2, 2017RCEAIR F News

MORE than 150 Defence motorbike riders from all over Australia kitted up and set out for Melbourne as part of the Long Ride last month.

Defence riders, whose sole aim was to raise awareness and funds in the fight against prostate cancer, visited Defence bases and picked up riders en route before boarding the ferry in Melbourne for Tasmania on October 13.

More than $400,000 has been raised by Defence riders across three rides so far and this year riders were hoping to add another $150,000 to that total.

Once in Tassie, the riders travelled around the island in an anti-clockwise loop completing about 1000km before returning to Melbourne.

Thirteen riders left RAAF Base Edinburgh on October 12 having raised $8200 before the ride with the aim of raising more money during the trip.

Speaking on behalf of the rid-ers FSGT Justyn Franklin, of No. 92 Wing, said the Long Ride was about more than raising money.

“My father, like many men includ-ing a number of my acquaintances, has been treated for prostate cancer, so it is a logical fit to support fundraising and awareness activities for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,” FSGT Franklin said.

“While it is vitally important to raise funds for further research, it is just as vital to raise awareness of the disease in the community.

“We will also be happy to help men learn to look for the signs and symp-toms of prostate cancer early enough to have successful treatments to stop it in its tracks.”

Navy members joined the ride after a blessing of the bikes by CHAP Kate Lord, and a farewell wave from CO HMAS Cerberus CAPT Tim Standen. Thirteen riders left Cerberus to meet up with their Canberra colleagues in Bandiana for the final leg of the ride to Melbourne, via Puckapunyal.

The team has set a fundraising goal of $15,000, and were well on their way with more than $12,000 raised before they left.

In Canberra, Deputy Secretary CASG Kim Gillis farewelled more than 60 riders from Blamey Square at Russell Offices on October 12, on behalf of CDF ACM Mark Binskin.

“The message he wanted me to pass on was to thank you for your efforts,” Mr Gillis said.

“I know this is going to be a fun time, but it’s also for a great cause.

“Prostate cancer affects men of pre-dominantly our age, and it’s something we all shy away from discussing and getting a simple blood test, but it’s something that can be fixed relatively easily if we deal with it.”

A number of riders attended the Moto Grand Prix at Phillip Island, which was supported by Air Force displays of the F/A18-A, Roulettes and C-17A Globemaster aircraft. The MotoGP is also a supporter of Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia.

WORTHY CAUSEVISITING Tasmania will be a highlight for a Canberra-based officer taking part in the Long Ride for prostate cancer.

JSF Maintenance Manager CASG WGCDR Peter Miller, left, said the ride was important because it lifted awareness, but it was also good to get out and make new friends.

“I’ve heard a lot of people talking about Tasmania, but I’ve never actually been down there to ride, so this should be a great opportunity to try out those roads,” he said.

WGCDR Miller rides a Honda CB-R 1100 Blackbird, which he has had for three years.

“It’s a nice, smooth ride, but has plenty of power when you need it, and it’s pretty comfort-able,” he said.

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the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men.

More than 3000 men die of prostate cancer in Australia every year.

More men die of prostate can-cer than women die of breast cancer.

Riders with a cause

WGCDR Peter Miller at Blamey Square in Canberra. Photo: Jay Cronan

Above: South Australian Long Ride participants form up at their start point at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: CPL Colin Dadd

Driven to respond to Vanuatu crisisEamon Hamilton

QUICK reflexes from No. 22 Squadron helped Defence to launch Operation Vanuatu Assist 2017 over the October long weekend.

Operation Vanuatu Assist was launched in late September in response to a volcano threat on Ambae Island, which forced the evacuation of about 11,600 resi-dents.

While many in New South Wales relaxed on the long weekend from September 30 to October 2, a 22SQN Mobile Air Load Team (MALT) hit the road from RAAF Base Richmond to HMAS Albatross in Nowra.

The team was the closest choice available to load a MRH90 Taipan helicopter and its support equip-ment onto a C-17A bound for Vanuatu.

According to the OIC of 22SQN Movements Section, FLGOFF Nick Pope, the team was on the road to Nowra within 12 hours of receiving the notice of the task.

“We received notice late on Saturday evening that the MRH90 was being moved via strategic air lift,” FLGOFF Pope said.

“From there, the two SNCOs at Movements put together a team and equipment based on the limited information we had at the time.”

“I gained approval to travel and carry out the task at Nowra, and we departed for HMAS Albatross first thing Sunday morning.”

The short-notice task and evolving response to Vanuatu meant the full scope of the mis-sion was not known until the team arrived at HMAS Albatross.

“A second mission was stood up to take the additional cargo, involv-ing a C-130J flying in at 7.30am the following day,” FLGOFF Pope said.

“We had to call back to the section at Richmond to have a Movements forklift flown down on the C-130J, as there was no com-patible forklift in Nowra.

“AMCC (Air Mobility Control Centre) was extremely helpful

when we called to give immedi-ate approval for the forklift to fly on the Hercules, and let 37SQN know.”

SGT Sue Robinson, who is also a Duty Air Movements Officer at 22SQN, got the call to prepare the forklift for air transport while she was attending the NRL Grand Final.

“From my seat at the sta-dium, I was ringing around like crazy to organise for MEOMS (Mechanical Equipment Operations Maintenance Section) and Movements to get the forklift ready,” SGT Robinson said.

“It was an early night at the football so we could be at work at 4.30am the next day to refuel and load the aircraft.”

The team’s efforts at HMAS Albatross helped enable the wider whole-of-government relief effort in Vanuatu, which included HMAS Choules carrying Australian and Tongan defence personnel and aid.

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CPL Bill Solomou

HAVE you ever wondered what happens with money raised from the Army and Air Force Canteen Service (AAFCANS) vending machines?

Don’t be fooled, the machines are placed in prominent positions around the base for a rea-son – and we are reaping the rewards.

According to Air Force AAFCANS Board of Management non-executive direc-tor AIRCDRE Ian Pearson, the figures for the 2016-2017 financial year are in, and they will surprise you.

“In the financial year 2015-16, $325,768 in vending machine profits was returned to Army and Air Force units,” AIRCDRE Pearson said.

“I am very pleased to advise that last financial year, a significantly larger amount of $538,126 was returned.”

AIRCDRE Pearson said the vending machine profits were returned straight back to units, and all other profits from AAFCANS went to upgrading canteen facilities and to keeping canteen prices as low as possible.

“That means, for example, that the price you pay for an item in the Tindal canteen is the same price that you would pay at Richmond, Williamtown or Amberley,” AIRCDRE Pearson said.

“At AAFCANS, our people are not finan-cially disadvantaged by the remoteness of their location.”

AIRCDRE Pearson said SADFOs periodi-cally received vending machine proceeds from AAFCANS Head Office with a statement of

how much each vending machine, by tenant unit, had generated.

“In accordance with Air Force policy, SADFOs have discretion on how those funds will be distributed,” AIRCDRE Pearson said.

“For example, if the vending machine is in a squadron crew room, the proceeds might go to that squadron’s social club, relieving squad-ron members of the onerous duties associated with more traditional fund-raising processes.

“On the other hand, if the machine is in a public area, the proceeds might be more glob-ally distributed, for example through the local welfare fund.”

AIRCDRE Pearson said it was important that members realised that AAFCANS was not in competition with social clubs.

“AAFCANS seeks to complement their fund-raising efforts in accordance with its more focused mission statement, which is ‘to contribute to Defence capability by enhancing personnel morale and wellbeing’,” AIRCDRE Pearson said.

“There is absolutely no compulsion for units to use AAFCANS vending machines. From the perspective of AAFCANS, the machines are there more out of goodwill, not-ing it is the hosting base that receives the prof-its, unlike privately operated machines where the bulk of the profits go out the front gate,” AIRCDRE Pearson said.

“Unlike days gone by when vending machines were either Coca-Cola or Smiths chips, the vending machines now operated by AAFCANS offer a much broader range of products.”

THE BENEFITSAAFCANS is required to operate on a commercial and self-sup-porting basis with surplus funds either reinvested into the busi-ness by way of improvements to facilities or disbursed to welfare and trust funds for the benefit of Army and Air Force members and their families.

Services provided by AAFCANS are designed to enhance the living conditions and social environment of Army and Air Force members, their dependants and other persons employed in or in connection with Air Force installations.

TOP FIVEThe five top Air Force base recipients were:

Williamtown $25,915 Edinburgh $18,074 Amberley $12,590 Wagga $12,176 Darwin $11,654

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AIRCDRE Ian Pearson says it is important personnel realise AAFCANS does not compete with social clubs.

9November 2, 2017RCEAIR F News

CPL Mark Doran

A WELCOME home reception was held at Parliament House in Canberra on October 18 to celebrate the suc-cess of Team Australia at the Invictus Games in Toronto.

The athletes, along with their families and the staff, were praised by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, and CDF ACM Mark Binskin, at the function hosted by Defence Minister Marise Payne, before a visit to the Australian War Memorial.

The ADF and RSL sent 43 athletes to the games, an initiative of Prince Harry, which brought together more than 550 wounded, injured or ill serv-ing and retired military personnel from 17 nations from September 23 to 30.

Speaking to the 25 athletes who made it to Canberra, Senator Payne said everyone was proud of the Invictus Games team’s achievements in Toronto.

“It was an impressive number of medals and numerous personal bests,” she said.

“I think you [athletes] exceeded your own expectations, but what you showed with your determination, strength and achievement – with a touch of Aussie humour and irrever-ence where required – came through.

“Every single one of you exempli-fies the most extraordinary fighting skill and you proved the role of the Invictus Games in rehabilitation and recovery.”

ACM Binskin said the excellent

results by the team in Toronto did not come from just sitting around.

“They came from a lot of hard work in long, painful, gruelling hours during the days, weeks and months leading up to the games,” he said.

“The media coverage in Australia and the outpouring of emotion and support was fantastic – it really did get the Australian spirit going.

“The strong support by the athlete’s families was also important, as they couldn’t have done it without your love and compassion.”

Team Australia co-captain CAPT Emma Kadziolka said she and fel-low co-captain SGT Peter Rudland had watched each athlete grow and develop since the first training camp in January.

“It’s been a privilege to be a part of their journey as we watched on with pride and saw the grit, determination and dedication demonstrated during the training and competition,” she said.

“We believe the greatest success happened off the field and outside of competition, where the unconquered spirit of 43 individual athletes united as a team.

“Let’s continue to use the power of adaptive sports to help others come from where we once were.

“Let’s enable those who may be struggling to reignite the passion and motivation in their lives to succeed and be part of a team wearing the Australian national flag again.”

Sydney will host the 2018 Invictus Games from October 20-27.

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CDF ACM Mark Binskin with Australian Invictus Games team manager WGCDR Sonia King and head coach WOFF Tony Benfer at the welcome home ceremony for athletes at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Jayson Tufrey

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FLGOFF Graham Orams

GETTING his arm chewed, instead of his ear, was a welcome change for WOFF-AF Rob Swanwick when he visited RAAF Security and Fire School (RAAFSFS).

On a hot spring day, WOFF-AF Swanwick donned the thick “bite suit” as part of a tour of Air Force Training Group (AFTG) units at RAAF Base Amberley.

Two military puppies, just weeks old, watched intently as Military Working Dog Olena lunged for the WOFF-AF’s arm.

Apart from the bite-suit dem-onstration, the visit to RAAFSFS included meetings with staff and students on Airfield Defence Guard (ADG) and Air Force Security Military Working Dog courses, Fire Training Flight and the School of Postgraduate Studies.

WOFF-AF said it was important for him to visit units and experience what airmen do and how they feel.

“Whether it’s in the bite suit, out in the bush with the ADG trainees, watching their fire and movement exercise, or talking to the fire-fighter trainees before they go in the smoke room – you have to experience it.

And I need to have those experi-ences for when I’m at a table in Canberra representing our airmen,” he said.

An Air Force veteran of 38 years and five different musterings, WOFF-AF Swanwick said the move towards a coaching culture in the past five years was one of the best changes he had seen in his career.

“We’ve always had people who have been there to facilitate learning and produce something at the end of it – not set a benchmark and exclude everyone who can’t reach it.

“But the big take-away for me is that instructors are living and breathing that coaching culture.”

He said those he spoke with in training positions were fully com-mitted to coaching.

“Whether it’s a dog team, or an ADG, or someone going through the door of a blazing building, you can see the teaching staff are part of the development of that person,” he said.

Commander AFTG AIRCDRE Geoff Harland said he was proud to see AFTG leading the way.

“At 1RTU [No. 1 Recruit Training Unit], there has been a complete coaching culture shift

which has improved staff leadership and led to better engagement with recruits,” he said.

The un i t had a l so made improvements in cultural transfor-mation, capability enhancement and resource savings in the past year.

A I R C D R E H a r l a n d s a i d increased trainee throughput at No. 2 Flying Training School (2FTS) had led to an increase in the number of trainees per course. As well, a performance enhancement program at Basic Flying Training School (BFTS), 2FTS, Central Flying School and the School of Air Traffic Control meant instruction could be tailored to individual learning.

He also said flight screening at BFTS had been reduced to what was deemed “essential and effective”.

“This has increased instructor availability – reducing delays to stu-dent progression – and resulted in a cost saving of about 100 days per year,” AIRCDRE Harland said.

Other AFTG cos t - sav ings included the streamlining of Initial Officer Course at Officer Training School and courses at the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Once bitten, all the wiser

WOFF-AF Rob Swanwick experiences first-hand the force behind Military

Working Dog Olena’s bite during a visit to RAAFSFS.

Photo: CPL Jessica de Rouw

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HUSBAND and father of three, LAC Matthew Pini, a cook at No. 23 Squadron, faces extraordinary challenges as

his son battles chronic health concerns.From birth, LAC Pini’s son,

Maxwell, has congenital heart disease, partial DiGeorge syndrome, functional asplenia and cerebral palsy.

Maxwell’s condition has restricted his mobility, rendering him reliant on a wheelchair outside of the family home. His condition also requires LAC Pini and his wife Kirsten Pini to provide patient assistance around the home. Now eight years old, Maxwell’s needs places physical and emotional hard-ship on his parents.

LAC Pini’s peers from 23SQN Catering at RAAF Base Amberley, aware of Maxwell’s condition, wanted to help their colleague where possible.

So they reached out to Defence support agencies for assistance and the Combat Support Association (CSA) was quick to step in.

LAC Pini had informed the CSA that he and his wife had been consider-ing purchasing a patient lifting hoist to help with moving Maxwell around the

home, particularly getting him out of bed and washed.

“A patient lifting hoist would mean we wouldn’t have to manually lift Maxwell anymore, saving our own bodies from fatigue and injury,” LAC Pini said.

In July, LAC Pini and his family received the hoist from the association.

CSA president Ross Wadsworth said the association, in conjunction with Defence Special Needs Support Group, Donor Partners and Walk on Wheels, Ipswich were honoured to source, purchase, deliver and assemble the hoist to the Pini family home.

“The purchase was made possible through the assistance and support pro-vided by Kim Collins, the National Coordinator for the Defence Special Needs Support Group and Donor Partners (Defence Health, Navy Health and Aspen Medical), as well as Lauren and the staff from Walk on Wheels, Ipswich,” Mr Wadsworth said.

“The Combat Support Association was established to promote and main-tain the welfare of current and ex-serv-ing ADF members whom have served in a combat support role, and their

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Call to help out a mateCombat Support Association and 23SQN colleagues dig deep to help a LAC’s family, FLGOFF Ellyn Smith writes

dependants, just like LAC Pini and his family.”

LAC Pini said he his family were grateful for the generosity, compassion and support provided by the associa-tion.

Any serving or ex-serving mem-ber of the ADF, or their dependents,

with an interest in Air Force combat support, can become a member of the Combat Support Association.

Members are drawn from all ranks and a wide range of employ-ment groups such as administration, airfield defence guards, health, airfield engineering, air movements, catering,

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LAC Matthew Pini with his wife Kirsten, their three children (from left) Patrick, Max and Jax with members of 23SQN who raised $1500 during a row-athon on September 22. Photo: LAC Jesse Kane

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Sense of realism ‘fantastic’Slipping into the cockpit of a new simulator brings the Hawk world even closer for our trainees, FLGOFF Graham Orams writes

HAWK pilot trainees can now practise airborne emergencies and bad-weather flying before leaving the ground.

No. 79 Squadron at RAAF Base Pearce recently acquired a state-of-the-art Hawk Full Mission Simulator (FMS).

XO 79SQN SQNLDR Chris Plain said the “sim” offered pilot trainees a more comprehensive flying experience prior to getting in the air.

“The simulator allows us to stop the flights, replay them, introduce prob-lems, weather and emergencies; and thereby better train and prepare new Hawk pilots,” SQNLDR Plain said.

“Now, we can accurately simulate both the aircraft and the environment, so that when our trainees get into the aeroplane they already know how to start it up, take-off, fly and land it again.”

SQNLDR Plain said the visuals on the new Hawk FMS surrounded the entire cockpit, not just 180 degrees as was the case with the old sim.

“Now, we can see things accurately, such as other aircraft fighting us, just as though we were in a real aircraft,” he said.

“In terms of its handling and feel on the control system, it feels just like a real Hawk.”

The first trainees to have access to the sim performed strongly on course.

“Arguably, these students have per-formed much stronger and needed lit-tle or no remediation at all in the air,” SQNLDR Plain said.

“We already believe it’s paying back and as we continue to explore its capa-bilities, it will pay back even more in the future.”

SQNLDR Keith Dybing is one of the HAWK FMS instructors and has several years’ experience on simulators.

“The visuals [on the new sim] are much better and the student can wear full flying equipment – including anti-g suit and helmet – so it’s a much more realistic simulator,” SQNLDR Dybing said.

“It’s a fantastic piece of kit; we’ve had positive feedback and I think the flying staff are noticing a difference.”

PLTOFF David McGrath was one of the first trainee pilots to use the Hawk FMS.

“By the time we get into the actual Hawk we already know how to do cir-cuits and what to expect in terms of the speeds and how the aircraft feels,” he said.

“So, when we go and do the first flight, there’s really no surprises and it almost feels comfortable.”

FLGOFF Iain Roberts-Thomson is another recent graduate of 79SQN and echoed PLTOFF McGrath’s thoughts.

“The sim gives you that final rehearsal to bring all your preparation together before getting in the aircraft; so you’re as prepared as you possibly can be,” he said.

“In previous training, we had to rely a lot more on other skills, such as men-tal rehearsal.”

79SQN trainee FLGOFF Iain Roberts-Thomson operates the Hawk Full Mission Simulator during a training session over a simulated Perth, Western Australia, at RAAF Base Pearce.Photo: LSIS Bradley Darvill

XO 79SQN SQNLDR Chris Plain and SQNLDR Keith Dybing communicate with FLGOFF Iain Roberts-Thomson in the new simulator at RAAF Base Pearce. Photo: LSCIS Travis Hoult

A band of our next generation of personnel learnt the deft art of formation flying at RAAF Base Learmonth during a “form camp”. FLGOFF Graham Orams talks to the young trainees who tested their skills with minimal support and no air traffic control tower.

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YOUNG GUNS

Photos: CPL Craig Barrett

SHE started her working life teaching maths and English to migrants.

Now, OFFCDT Sophie Wilson is hoping to become a fast-jet pilot.

After completing a double-degree in English and chemistry in Townsville, OFFCDT Wilson realised that she was no longer interested in making a career with teaching.

She spent the next year in Cairns

working as a tutor before deciding to join the Air Force.

“I’m hoping to go on to fast jets; I think the flying they do is really awe-some,” she said.

“I think it would be tough, but I also think it would be really rewarding.”

For now, though, OFFCDT Wilson is progressing through No. 2 Flying Training School’s pilots’ course.

“There’s definitely a lot of hard work that goes into course but it’s really rewarding,” she said.

“The camps are a lot more relaxed and it’s good chance for instructors and students to get to know each other.

“Operating out of a different base has different procedures to Pearce, too, so it’s really good to have that exposure to less rigid air traffic control.”

EXPOSING trainee pilots to unfamiliar environments was one of the goals of Exercise Capricorn Sunset held at RAAF

Base Learmonth from September 23 to October 6.

Eleven trainees attended the exercise, which was an opportunity for them to experience flying in a less restricted airspace; one without an air traffic control tower.

DETCOM for the exercise, SQNLDR Mark Neasmith, said it was good to get the trainees away from home base to experience different operating procedures.

“Operating from a bare base with minimal support and no air traffic control helps give them the foundation

skills to deploy into more complex environments in the future,” he said.

“We are an expeditionary Air Force which requires members to deploy at short notice.

“These camps give the trainees the skills they’ll need to support them later on in their Air Force careers.”

CO 2FTS WGCDR David Strong said Learmonth had served them well over the years.

WGCDR Strong said there was a possibility that future form camps could be held closer to Perth.

“Air Training Wing is considering future formation camps being conducted at Geraldton and Albany, in order to maximise aircraft availability.”

DETCOM for No. 249 Advanced Pilots’ Course form camp at RAAF Base Learmonth, SQNLDR Mark Neasmith, oversees instructors inside the bunker as they prepare for another day of flying.

Shape of things to come

HE STARTED his aviation career as a baggage handler, but OFFCDT David Punch is well on his way to getting his wings.

The mechanical engineering graduate wants to go on to be a test pilot.

“It’s about testing an aircraft safely to the edge of its flight envelope to ensure other people can then safely operate that aircraft,” he said.

“To have the opportunity to test an aircraft would be an awesome experience, as well as a challenging responsibility.”

OFFCDT Punch said he was loving the opportunity to fly in Learmonth.

“Aside from the amazing views you have flying up and down the coast, particularly over the Ningaloo Reef, you have a lot more freedom in regard to air space,” he said.

“So up here you can focus on flying the aircraft and learning how to fly form.”

This is the second time OFFCDT Punch has visited Exmouth.

The first time, the avid yachty spent 10 days sailing there from Busselton.

Plotting a course towards engineering

No. 249 Advanced Flying Course trainee OFFCDT

David Punch with a Pilatus PC-9/A.

Discovering a new work-life formula

OFFCDT Sophie Wilson takes part in the “form camp” flight training

out of RAAF Base Learmonth, WA.

OFFCDT Sophie Wilson conducts formation flight

training in a Pilatus PC-9/A near RAAF Base Learmonth.

A Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft takes off (background) for another training sortie out of RAAF Base Learmonth during Exercise Capricorn Sunset.

More on Exercise Capricorn Sunset Pages 16-17

Exercise Capricorn Sunset RCEAIR F November 2, 201716Stories: FLGOFF Graham OramsPhotos: CPL Craig Barrett

Sharing valuable skillsFLYING planes for a living isn’t

the only thing FLTLT Belinda Beatty and OFFCDT Kate Mitchell have in common.

Both women hail from the coastal town of Albany, in the south of Western Australia, and despite a fondness for their hometown, they chose to leave for the chance to take up a flying career.

OFFCDT Mitchell said her parents’ passion to travel the world probably influenced her decision to become a pilot.

“I travelled with my parents from a very young age; that’s probably how I got into aviation,” OFFCDT Mitchell said.

“I just loved getting on the planes and being able to go to different loca-tions.”

Despite loving her decision to join the Air Force, OFFCDT Mitchell said it had been a tough journey.

“I’ve really enjoyed flying the PC-9, but there have been some struggles along the way,” she said.

“It’s very challenging; very stressful, but it’s also very rewarding when you make it through the end of a phase.

“I found form [flying] very challeng-

ing to begin with because I was quite anxious about flying that close to anoth-er aircraft.”

FLTLT Belinda Beatty, an Air Force pilot for 10 years, said becoming a Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) had been an amazing opportunity.

“One of the things I love most is that you, as the instructor, are constantly developing yourself professionally,” she said.

“You are also learning how to read somebody else; how to teach somebody something in a way they can understand and learn it most effectively.”

The mother of a one-year old daugh-ter, FLTLT Beatty said being an instruc-tor provided the flexibility to be a mum and have a flying career.

“I can’t recommend highly enough being an instructor at this point in my life,” FLTLT Beatty said.

“I’m fortunate enough to be work-ing five days a fortnight which gives me plenty of quality time with my baby as well as filling a meaningful capability.

“A QFI stream is an excellent career opportunity, particularly for women who want to balance a flying career and a family.”

Two 2FTS Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft with an instructor over the coastline near RAAF Base Learmonth, Exmouth, WA.

A Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft taxis for another training sortie out of RAAF Base Learmonth during Exercise Capricorn Sunset.

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ACTING RAAF Base Learmonth site manager SGT Warren Smith took about half a second to respond with the words “location, location, location” after he was asked what is the best aspect of his job.

The GSE technician has just completed a three-and-a-half year posting at Learmonth, which was recently re-classified as a Forward Operating Base.

“Exmouth is a beautiful place; it’s

a stunning area to live,” SGT Smith said.“In general, the town is very safe and

the people here are fantastic.“My wife and three small kids love

the water so we frequently pack the caravan and go down to Coral Bay or the surrounding stations and camp out.

“We go swimming and snorkelling, and quite often see wildlife such as dolphins and whales.”

SGT Smith is responsible for monitoring the fuel quality and for

overseeing workshop maintenance of the GSE.

“First and foremost, my role is to maintain operational capability of the base,” he said.

“We provide support for transiting aircraft for MER [Middle East region] operations and Operation Resolute.

SGT Smith there were a range of challenges to overcome to do his role, with only a small team onsite, and a high battle rhythm

HE SPENT 21 years in the United States Air Force and now he’s working to keep our aircrew safe.

Howie Ward is a civilian now, but continues his trade as an Aeronautical Life Support fitter with Airflite and No. 2 Flying Training School in Perth.

Mr Ward said his job on the flying camps was a little different to his role back at Pearce, but his mission remained the same.

“Day-to-day, it’s all about helping and supporting aircrew,” Mr Ward said.

“You get up here, receive aircrew in and get all their equipment inspected.

“We fix any unserviceable items that arise and turn their helmets around and make them serviceable.

“Every once-in-a-while, we’ll also go out to flightline and marshall in and out the aircraft,” Mr Ward said.

2FTS Instructor FLTLT Belinda Beatty and No. 249 Advanced

Flying Course trainee OFFCDT Katherine

Mitchell prepare for their next “form”

sortie at RAAF Base Learmonth.

Region hits the button

A fitting change

Airflite aircrew life support fitter Howie Ward maintains equipment used by instructors and trainees during Exercise Capricorn Sunset.

Acting Site Manager of RAAF Base Learmonth SGT Warren Smith checks the security fencing on his rounds of the remote base during Exercise Capricorn Sunset.

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FLTLT Oliver Kersnovki’s career as an Air Force pilot is proof that growing up in a small town is no hindrance to thinking big.

FLTLT Kersnovski, who graduated from Kingaroy State High School in 2009, returned to his home town – at the helm of one of the Air Force’s new C27-J Spartans – to deliver an inspi-rational speech night address to the students of his former school.

“Being asked back to speech night to talk to some of Australia’s bright-est young adults was a real honour,” FLTLT Kersnovski said.

“ I r e m e m b e r t h a t [ f o r m e r Queensland] premier Peter Beattie talked to us in Year Eight and I was surprised and overwhelmed to be asked to share my experiences,” he said.

FLTLT Kersnovski told assembled students that he’d shared their con-

sternation about the future and urged them to make the most of their educa-tion, work hard and learn from their mistakes.

He described his disappointment and coping strategies when he first encountered failure as well as the rewards of a career as a pilot that has included intensive training in Australia and overseas, world travel and opera-tional tasking.

“Smart people learn from their mis-takes, but truly intelligent people learn from other people’s mistakes,” FLTLT Kersnovski said.

“Only eight years ago, I’d been sit-ting with the school band realising that it would be my final speech night.

“I didn’t know what was going to happen over the coming months or years. While the rest of my Year 12 cohort was waiting eagerly for their OP [overall position] results, I was

Sharing learning curves

waiting by the phone for a call from ADFA in Canberra.

“Uncertain about what the future held and aware, maybe for the first time in my life, that no matter how hard I’d worked that some things in life were beyond my control.

“When the call finally came and I was whisked off to Canberra the following year to start three years of combined military training and univer-sity studies, I was confronted by the huge learning curve involved in work-ing with people from so many different backgrounds.

“I was very proud to be able to stand on the parade ground three years later in front of the Governor General and graduate with 300 other cadets who would go on to become soldiers, sailors and airmen; a new generation of leaders of our nation.”

FLTLT Kersnovski said Kingaroy High School was a great place to learn and it was terrific to return to his home town for this event.

“Many many people came to see our aircraft when we held the public display at Kingaroy Airport. The stu-dents were very enthusiastic,” he said.

A Spartan pilot goes back to his old school for speech night, FLTLT Julia Ravell writes

FLTLT Oliver Kersnovski (inset), a former Kingaroy State High School student, gets the thumbs up (above) for his C-27J Spartan visit.

Photos: SGT Amanda Campbell

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A SEARCH is under way for rela-tives of PLTOFF Rawdon Hume (Ron) Middleton, who was award-ed the VC in WWII, with a ser-vice commemorating his actions planned for November 29.

The service will be held at RAAF Base Wagga, and will commemorate the life of PLTOFF Middleton whose actions of extreme gallantry, unselfishness and devotion to duty was recog-nised by the award of the VC, the first RAAF VC of World War II.

PLTOFF Middleton was born on July 22, 1916, at Waverley, Sydney, and lived at Yarrabandai, NSW prior to joining the RAAF. At the time of his death, his mother and next of kin, Mrs Faith Lillian Middleton, was living in Parkes, NSW.

SQNLDR Wayne Donchi, SO Event Management, Air Force Headquarters, would like to contact members of PLTOFF Middleton’s family.

Contact SQNLDR Donchi on 02 6127 6807 or wayne.donchi@defence.gov.au.

THE inaugural History and Heritage Museum Practice Fundamentals Course was such a success that it will now be staged as annual event.

The course was run by the History and Heritage Branch – Air Force at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre (RAAF AAHC) from September 18-22.

The course participants included reservists and volunteers from the aviation heritage centres at RAAF Bases Amberley, Townsville, Wagga and Williamtown. Uniformed and civilian representatives from the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Australian Army History Unit, as well as international students from the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the New Zealand Army, and the Royal Malaysian Air Force also attended.

Director-General History and Heritage – Air Force AIRCDRE John Meier said the course aimed to improve the knowledge of heritage centre staff, who are affected by the introduction of national standard museum practices.

“In the longer term it will increase the quality of the experi-ence of the many thousands of visi-tors to RAAF centres,” AIRCDRE Meier said.

WGCDR Mary Ann Whiting

CITIZENS from Solre-le-Chateau held a moving wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the crew of a Lancaster, which crashed near the French village on December 21, 1942.

The crew of No. 103 Squadron’s RAF Lancaster bomber (W4787) com-prised six RAF personnel and RAAF pilot FLTLT John Colin McIntosh Rose, DFC.

WGCDR Ruth Elsley, Assistant Defence Adviser – Strategy, Australian Defence Staff, London, gave an address at the ceremony on August 27 and laid a wreath on behalf of Australia and the RAAF.

Reflecting on the sacrifice of the crew, WGCDR Elsley paid tribute to “the service men and women of Australia, France and Great Britain who have fought and fallen to pre-serve the peace and freedoms we enjoy today”.

She also praised the courage of the remarkable people who filled the gaps left by those who serve.

“In World War II there was the underground or resistance, and mem-bers of the community who stood up for what they believed in, and promot-ed humanity at great risk to themselves and their families,” WGCDR Elsley said.

“The story of W4787 in December

1942 is the story of many people, all showing great courage and doing extraordinary and remarkable things.

“It is therefore most fitting we also pay tribute to the humanity and gen-erosity of the French community who buried these young men so far from their family and loved ones.”

Lancaster W4787 took off at 1728 hours from RAF Elsham Wolds, Lincolnshire, for an operation on Munich; one of 137 aircraft that took off.

The Lancaster may have been hit by flak or shot down by an enemy night fighter and crashed near Maubeuge.

ILL-FATED CREWTHE Lancaster W4787 crew members were:

FLTLT John Colin McIntosh Rose, DFC, RAAF – Pilot

SGT Frank John Fisher, RAF – Flight Engineer

SGT Gordon Thomas Hawkins, RAF – Navigator

SGT Peter Laird Donald, RAFVR – 2nd Navigator

FSGT William Edward Ryan, RAFVR – Wireless Operator/Air Gunner

SGT Edward Jack Smith, RAFVR – Air Gunner

SGT Frederick Trimmer, RAFVR – Air Gunner

HEROIC ACTIONS OF FLTLT ROSE

FLTLT John Colin McIntosh Rose was born in Hawthorn, Victoria on November 28, 1921, and enlisted on January 5, 1941, in Melbourne.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in November 1942 in recognition of the gallantry he displayed in flying operations against the enemy.

The citation for the DFC stated he had taken part in many opera-tional sorties and on each occa-sion showed courage and deter-mination to press home attacks regardless of the difficulties and opposition encountered.

On one occasion, when over enemy territory, his aircraft was attacked by a Junkers 88. By skil-fully manoeuvring his aircraft the air gunners were able to fire on and severely damage the enemy aircraft.

On two occasions he had flown his aircraft back to home base and successfully landed with one engine out of action. He was 21 years old when his aircraft crashed. Bomber crew

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PLTOFF Rawdon Hume (Ron) Middleton. Photo: AWM

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WGCDR Ruth Elsley (front), the Mayor of Solre-le-Chateau (centre) and guests at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery commemorate the crew of RAF Lancaster W4787.

First museum course sets new standards

Course coordinator and OIC of the RAAF AAHC WGCDR Clive Wells said the aim of the course was to “expose members to the impor-tance of preventative conservation and museum best practice”.

LTCOL Abd Rahman Bim Lazim, who is soon to be posted to the Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum in Kuala Lumpur, said: “I now have a much better understand-ing of how our museum should be set up, how it should look, and how it should be managed.”

After the course, OIC of the RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage

Centre, SQNLDR Nigel Webster, escorted the international represent-atives on visits to the Australian War Memorial, the RAAF Wagga cen-tre, the Army Transport Museum, Bandiana, the Army Tank Museum, Puckapunyal, and the RAAF Museum, Point Cook.

FLTLT Mathew Keam, Staff Officer Education and Training Reform, helped develop the Defence-accredited course. It built on the work undertaken by Army History Unit trainers.

The next course is scheduled for September 2018.

Course attendees visited sites such as the Aviation Heritage Centre at RAAF Base Wagga, which has exhibits such as the final resting place of F111 (A8-142).

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AIR Force members and their fami-lies recently took part in the 2017 ADF Families Survey and shared their experiences of military life and their views on current support ser-vices for families.

DCAF AVM Gavin Turnbull said the joint initiative of Defence and Defence Families of Australia, this year focused on employment, wellbe-ing, childcare, and awareness and use of support services.

“The survey results provide Defence with insights into the impact of ADF conditions of service on fami-ly members’ satisfaction with military life,” AVM Turnbull said.

Overall, 1525 Air Force members and their families participated in the survey, representing about 33 per cent of responses.

The survey found that 72 per cent of Air Force partners and single-par-ent members are proud to tell others that they are part of an ADF family.

However, many civilian partners reported having to make career and employment sacrifices. While this is an expected part of ADF life, given frequent relocations, reports of unem-ployment among Air Force partners is 14 per cent, compared to the national average of about 6 per cent.

Underemployment, where part-ners are working part-time or casu-ally but would like to do more, is also higher than in the wider population at 13 per cent.

When it comes to childcare, the survey found that 93 per cent of Air Force families can access the services

Base Aviation Safety Officer FLTLT Jamie Brown, of 26SQN, sits with his son Rixon during the centenary celebration of Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Squadrons in 2016. Photo: CPL Nicci Freeman

Families share views

they need. For those who have report-ed difficulties, affordability, childcare places available, and inconvenient operating hours are the main barriers.

“Defence is committed to under-standing the needs of Air Force mem-bers and their families and will use the survey results to ensure programs and

services better meet their needs,” AVM Turnbull said.

Survey results and how Defence is address-ing key areas of concern for families, are now on the Defence Community Organisation website at www.defence.gov.au/dco

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E N C O U R AG E D b y h i s f a m -ily Aircraft Technician CPL Matthew Davey, at RAAF Base Edinburgh, has been donating blood for almost five years.

CPL Davey donates blood as regu-larly as possible around his deploy-ments as an aircraft technician for AP-3C Orions.

Getting involved in this year’s blood challenge was an easy deci-sion for CPL Davey, now posted as an instructor at No. 292 Squadron.

CPL Davey said his unit was very

supportive in allowing him the time to donate and he was committed to helping Defence reach its goal of 7000 donations for this year’s challenge.

“For the hour of time you give to donate, you could give someone the gift of life,” CPL Davey said.

“I started donating blood and plas-ma because my extended family has always donated and I believe it is a great way to give back to the com-munity.

“It is a strong passion for me and my family, especially now I have two young children of my own. It only takes a small portion of my time every

two weeks and the result from that is significant for people in need.”

CPL Davey’s own goal this chal-lenge period is to reach 58 donations in total.

“I would like to achieve another 10 donations this year which would put me to 58.”

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AVOIDING a room inspection many years ago is what led CPL Daniel Stanbrook, of RAAF Base Amberley, to a lifetime of donating blood.

CPL Stanbrook recalls he was at HMAS Cerberus in Melbourne completing his Initial Technical Training when donating began.

“I remember a Petty Officer said the blood van was on base and that anyone who was donat-ing blood had an acceptable excuse to not be at their room inspection. I could not get my sleeve up quick enough,” CPL Stanbrook said.

CPL Stanbrook is also a donor of platelets, which is a longer process, but says it is worth the effort. “I continue to donate because, to me, it is a selfless act that costs nothing but a small amount of time,” he said.

“Even on a big donation like platelets, it is two hours out of a fortnight. For those who like numbers like I do, it is less than one per cent of your time. Most people will spend 30 per cent of that fortnight sleeping.”

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24 November 2, 2017RCEAIR FNews

THE Air Force family lost a loyal and dedi-cated son on September 22, when SQNLDR Brett Green died after a short but brave bat-tle with cancer.

About 450 family, service and civil-ian colleagues attended SQNLDR Green’s funeral held near RAAF Base Amberley on September 29, which included a tribute from No. 36 Squadron.

Many who attended remembered SQNLDR Green from his time as Base Security Officer at Darwin, Townsville and Richmond, or as an instructor at the RAAF Security and Fire School, all jobs he made his own. His last posting was XO 2SECFOR, and it was, in his own words, the pinnacle of his Air Force career.

CO 2SECFOR WGCDR Tim Anderson spoke highly of SQNLDR Green in his eulogy: “I know of no other officer who gave to his mates so freely of himself, who cared more genuinely, who carried so bravely the gravity of others worries, who touched so many people across our service and our community.

“Brett was Air Force to the core; if you had cut him, he would have bled a dark Air Force blue.

“His pride in his service, his specialisa-tion, but even more so in the women, men and working dogs of the security forces shone out of his eyes, and through his

cheeky smile like a beacon. His advocacy for those who worked for him was as mag-netic as it was relentless.

WGCDR Tim Anderson said SQNLDR Green was an avid fan of military history.

“He loved it. He could also tell the fun-niest joke with the straightest face of any-one you’ll ever meet. Brett saw in his mili-tary service the continuation of the Anzac tradition, of mateship and humour – the lar-rikin – but also the sacrifice and the duty.”

SQNLDR Green joined the Air Force in 1991 as a Signals Operator, and commis-sioned as a Security Police Officer in 2001. Throughout his career, Brett showed an uncanny knack for connecting to and touch-ing the lives of people wherever he worked.

He was a tireless advocate for the women and men of the security forces’ musterings, particularly the military work-ing dog handlers and their dogs, who had a special place in his affections.

WGCDR Anderson said nothing made SQNLDR Green happier than to watch young personnel enjoying their roles.

“Nothing made him prouder than watch-ing them succeed. And if they were doing it with a working dog, well, that just made it all the better,” he said.

SQNLDR Green is survived by his wife, Tanya, and their daughters Taylah and Ashleigh-Rose. Lest we forget.

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SQNLDR Brett Green in 2013 when he was XO for Combat Support Unit 9. He died on September 22.Photo: PO Phil Cullinan

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AROUND Australia, Defence’s PTIs work hard to ensure our people are fit, healthy and ready to fight.

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While the DRN contains the answers to most people’s questions, the informa-tion is spread over a number of web-sites, policies and directives. Often it’s easier to head over to your local PTI to find the answer you’re looking for.

A triservice team of PTIs is posted to ADFA and, here, the Air Force rep-resentatives respond to their five most frequently asked questions.

If you have specific questions about how anything mentioned applies to you, speak to your local PTI, who will have a wealth of knowledge, experience and skills to share with you.

Q: What are the training requirements for transfers to different training insti-tutions and will I need a program?

A: The requirements of specific trans-fers, as well as training advice, are given on the institution’s website on the DRN. If you give us a copy of your unit training program, we can help to design a complementary training program to meet your goal.

Q: Can you help me design a body-building training program?

A: When we understand the goal you have set for yourself (and we may have to compromise to reach a realistic goal), we can provide you with information on nutrition and supplementation.

We’ll look through our existing training programs, find one that closely matches your goal and adjust it to suit you.

Before you start the program, we will teach you the required skills and

establish testing and feedback days to provide proof of implementation and to allow us to adjust the program if required.

Q: Can I still train while I am pregnant or after I have a baby?

A: If required, we’ll provide advice about sustaining training and a good fitness base throughout the trimesters of pregnancy up until birth.

We will also work with you, in con-sultation with Defence’s physiothera-pists and civilian medical specialists, to design a program to aid in your return to work.

Q: What should I be eating, or what supplements should I take, for weight loss?

A: A nutrition plan is targeted for weight loss, and you’ll be required to provide an honest eating diary over a seven-day period.

When we receive the diary, we’ll make some small changes to show your body’s response towards eating cor-rectly and the proof of weight loss.

If you show commitment, then sup-plementation can also be targeted, based on research, and provide the correct supplements to help you reach your goal.

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Q: How can I improve my 2.4km run time?

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A REWARDING day of coaching indigenous students in Brisbane set the scene for the Australian Defence Force Rugby Union (ADFRU) teams’ encouraging performances at the Noosa International Rugby 7s Festival last month.

The squad spent the day with the secondary student body of Murri Indigenous School at Acacia Ridge on October 9 in a gesture of community engagement.

The players and team management delivered fun and engaging training sessions and although the activity was primarily for the students, the players’ individual growth benefited and eve-ryone involved was thrilled with the outcome.

LAC Brady Cochrane, of No. 13 Squadron, said the ADFRU squad left the school on a high after spending time teaching the students rugby skills.

“The kids were awesome. They all wanted us to come back the next day,” LAC Cochrane said.

Murri Indigenous School principal Philomena Downey said the students loved the time spent with the soldiers, sailors and airmen.

“The students and teaching staff were impressed. The kids responded well and were hungry for more; we hope to do this again in the future,” she said.

Following the school visit, the squad competed in the Noosa festival held from October 13-15.

The men finished in the top eight, which was their best finish at the fes-tival.

The women made it to the Championship Cup semi-final, giv-ing them a top-four finish in their first appearance at the tournament.

ADFRU head coach SPR Keli Fukofuka said the women “hit the Rugby 7s arena with a point to prove” as both teams build towards the ARU Nationals in Bendigo in November.

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AIR Force and Army will contest in a T20 charity cricket match on November 12.

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is expected to attend and all funds raised on the day will go towards a WCHF beach house project.

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QUEENSLAND dominated the 2017 Defence National Touch Championships last month, winning the finals in all three divisions.

Fourteen teams made up of combined personnel from five regions – ACT-NSW Country, North Queensland, South Queensland, Sydney Metro and Northern Territory – competed at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.

In the men’s open division, ACT- NSW Country qualified for the final with a thrilling one-try victory over North Queensland in the semi-final.

The win set up a showdown with South Queensland A, the frontrunners all tournament, who went on to win their sixth consecutive championship in a row.

Both teams scored five touch-downs a piece in an enthralling try-for-try first half.

CPL Luke Boulton, of No. 1 Combat Communications Squadron played in the men’s open tournament for SQ.

“NQ and ACT-NSW Country were the toughest teams we played against during the competition as they were well structured and had damaging players in both sides.

“In the SQ team we hit the

competition with a good plan and our players were team-orientated and worked hard for each other.

“It’s always good to play the sport I love and it was great to see touch football is alive within Defence with so many good players in the competition with a competitive spirit.”

CPL Boulton was selected to play in the ADF men’s open team at the NSW State Cup in November at Port Macquarie.

In the Plate Final, NT A faced Sydney Metro, with the men from the Territory edging out the Sydney team 6-4 to claim the prize.

The women’s open was contested between NQ, SQ and Sydney Metro.

After success in both men’s divisions SQ were looking to complete the trifecta, however, they were met by a formidable NQ outfit that had been impressive all tournament.

Despite a fighting performance by the southern women, NQ Barbarians proved far too strong in the final, running away with the game in the second half with an 8-2 victory.

ACW Taylor Lemmon, of the School of Postgraduate Studies, showed sublime handling skills and express pace which got the crowds cheering while playing for the Barbarians.

ACW Lemmon said she played alongside mostly Army women and made a lot of new friends from across Australia.

“I’ve been out of the touch football scene since I joined Air Force, so it was great to get back into the sport I love,” she said.

“The SQ girls were our toughest competition and we had the added challenge of not having any training sessions as a team before the tournament.

“In the end though, we pulled it together enough to win the final.

“It was a fantastic competition and it would be great for more females across Defence to join.”

ACW Lemmon was selected to play in the ADF women’s team at the NSW State Cup in November in Port Macquarie.

In the men’s 30s final it was an all-SQ affair with the undefeated SQ A (over 30s) team up against their B team teammates (over 40s). SQ A showed their class with an 8-5 win to maintain their undefeated status.

At the end of the tournament the new ADF Touch Football president, LTCOL Philip Corkeron, thanked the retiring president WGCDR Kim Samin for her 30-plus years of contribution to ADF touch.

We take on Army in T20

Pupils warm to our coaching

QLD shows touch of class at nationals

LAC Brady Cochrane and OFFCDT Sky McKissick with students from Murri Indigenous School. Photo: CPL Casey Forster

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North Queensland women’s open winners and South Queensland open men’s winners at the Defence National Touch Championships at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

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WOFF Gerard Murray in action

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The Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal approved the following changes:• Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2% increase from 2 November 2017

The tables show salaries and allowances for ADF members. The base salary rates (ie not inclusive of Service Allowance: Permanent Force – $13,991 pa)are shown.These tables will be updated as part of the WRA process as follows:• Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2% increase from 1 November 2018• Workplace Remuneration Arrangement 2% increase from 14 November 2019

This brochure is a guide only. For all ADF pay rates, including reserve and specialist pay rates, visit www.defence.gov.au/PayAndConditions/ADF/WRA.asp For further information on policy and entitlements, refer to the ADF Pay and Conditions Manual on the intranet at drnet.defence.gov.au/People or the internet at www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac

Officers

Navy Army RAAF Incr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CAPT COL GPCAPT 1 152,099 156,432 161,432 165,764 170,597 176,012 181,449 187,327 193,212 197,144

0 147,773 152,105 157,109 161,438 166,270 171,687 177,119 183,003 188,888 192,818

CMDR LTCOL WGCDR 1 129,923 134,256 139,262 143,592 148,422 153,836 159,273 165,157 171,038 174,970

0 125,680 130,014 135,018 139,349 144,179 149,595 155,028 160,914 166,796 170,728

LCDR MAJ SQNLDR 2 93,995 98,327 103,329 107,663 112,494 117,909 123,344 129,227 135,108 139,040

1 91,022 95,358 100,357 104,688 109,519 114,936 120,371 126,254 132,138 136,066

0 88,039 92,375 97,375 101,706 106,537 111,953 117,388 123,274 129,156 133,086

LEUT CAPT FLTLT 5 83,093 87,428 92,430 96,762 101,593 107,008 112,443 118,328 124,212 128,141

4 80,264 84,599 89,601 93,934 98,765 104,179 109,613 115,496 121,381 125,311

3 77,427 81,761 86,762 91,094 95,926 101,343 106,777 112,660 118,544 122,472

2 74,607 78,944 83,944 88,274 93,108 98,522 103,954 109,841 115,725 119,653

1 71,787 76,119 81,120 85,453 90,284 95,700 101,133 107,016 112,900 116,832

0 68,955 73,285 78,286 82,619 87,450 92,865 98,303 104,185 110,066 113,998

SBLT LT FLGOFF 3 64,134 68,465 73,466 77,799 82,627 88,042 93,479 99,364 105,247 109,179

2 61,804 66,137 71,139 75,469 80,301 85,716 91,152 97,036 102,920 106,848

1 59,514 63,846 68,849 73,181 78,012 83,425 88,861 94,747 100,629 104,559

0 57,321 61,652 66,655 70,988 75,818 81,235 86,668 92,549 98,435 102,366

ASLT 2LT PLTOFF 1 55,438 59,773 64,775 69,105 73,936 79,353 84,785 90,669 96,553 100,483

0 53,555 57,890 62,889 67,222 72,053 77,468 82,906 88,786 94,672 98,601

Other Rank Appointed as Officer – Transitional (Closed to New Entrants)

Navy Army RAAF Incr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

LEUT CAPT FLTLT 3 83,093 87,428 92,430 96,762 101,593 107,008 112,443 118,328 124,212 128,141

2 81,097 85,430 90,431 94,764 99,596 105,009 110,446 116,328 122,210 126,143

1 79,094 83,426 88,432 92,761 97,592 103,010 108,441 114,327 120,207 124,139

0 77,101 81,435 86,439 90,772 95,601 101,016 106,447 112,334 118,219 122,148

SBLT LT FLGOFF 3 75,110 79,443 84,444 88,775 93,607 99,023 104,458 110,340 116,224 120,154

2 73,113 77,446 82,447 86,781 91,609 97,025 102,460 108,343 114,230 118,157

1 71,115 75,451 80,450 84,782 89,616 95,029 100,463 106,347 112,230 116,162

0 69,114 73,448 78,447 82,779 87,610 93,025 98,460 104,344 110,229 114,156

ASLT 2LT PLTOFF 0 67,124 71,458 76,456 80,790 85,621 91,036 96,473 102,354 108,238 112,168

Warrant Officers Class 1

Rank Incr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WO1 – Tier C 0 - - - - - - - 109,211 114,487 120,177

WO1 – Tier B 0 - - - 91,753 95,629 99,815 104,332 109,211 114,487 120,177

WO1 – Tier A 1 79,728 82,320 85,642 89,225 93,102 97,284 101,806 106,685 111,956 117,650

0 78,083 80,672 83,993 87,583 91,457 95,637 100,159 105,039 110,310 116,003

ADF Permanent Pay Rates – 2 November 2017

Service

$ pa $/day

Service 13,991 -

Trainee 10,493 -

Reserve - 28.75

Submarine Escape Disability

$ pa $/day

Rate 6,813 40.64

Open water ascent <90m - 184.89

Open water ascent >90m - 369.75

Maritime

$ pa $/day

Disability

Major Fleet Unit 12,205 33.44

Minor War Vessel 14,425 39.52

Submarine 18,309 50.16

Sustainability

Completed 3 but less than 6 yrs 11,096 30.40

Completed 6 but less than 11 yrs 17,753 48.64

Completed 11 or more years 19,973 54.72

Boarding Party - 67.01

Unpredictable Explosives

$ pa $/Occur

Low Risk Search 4,224 33.44

High Risk Search 9,743 81.19

Render Safe 15,830 133.22

Render Safe (non continuous) 8,813 -

Paratrooper

$ pa $/day

Free Fall Instructor 12,205 33.44

PJI at PTS 9,743 26.69

PJI – other unit 6,813 18.67

Jump master 5,895 16.15

Free Fall Paratrooper 5,104 13.98

FFI in non-para posting (<3 yrs after) 2,785 -

Paratrooper duties - 40.64

1 CDO, 2 CDO, 4 Sqn, PTS, SASR, SOER, SOLS, equiv o/s unit

4,224 11.57

Other para units 2,111 5.78

PJI in non-para posting (<3 yrs after) 2,111 -

HAPO Descent – jumper - 387.12

HAPO Descent – non-jumper - 193.56

Clearance Diver

$ pa $/day

CD Team 21,662 59.35

CD Other 15,830 43.37

CD Trainee 12,205 33.44

CD Support Member and AMWCDTG 6,813 18.67

Deep Dive $/Occur $/Add hr

Per dive 332.06 -

Hourly rate – max 5 hrs - 34.10

Experimental Dive $/On – Occur $/Add hr

Grade 1 221.83 22.19

Grade 2 358.31 40.64

Grade 3 600.87 64.70

Grade 4 1,201.65 203.37

Special Forces

$ pa $/day

Disability

Qual SF incl SFSS Regimental posted or similar foreign

Cdo, TAG CD 33,326 68.48

SAS 41,657 68.48

SFSS within SOCOMD or similar foreign

Support 1B 6,813 18.67

Support 1C 9,743 26.69

Support 2/3 24,996 68.48

Cbt Controller/Officer 24,996 68.48

SF incl SFSS posted to SF School

Cdo, SAS, TAG CD, Trainee, SF Instruct 24,996 68.48

SF Support 2/3 15,830 43.37

Designated Special Duty

Tier A - 250.74

Tier B - 161.56

Tier C - 96.92

Sustainability

Qual SF Posted to SF Instr

Cdo 4,535 -

SASR 9,743 -

Qual SF Posted Outside Special Force Regt

Cdo 15,830 -

SAS 19,973 -

Disablement Tech Outside SOCOMD 6,813 -

Flying Disability$/rate

Annual 8,813

Daily 24.15

Field

$/day

Tier 1 67.01

Tier 2 39.52

Separation

$ pa

MWD(U) 2,785

MWD (Continuous exposure) 740

Arduous Conditions Navy SSS

$ pa

Safety Officer/Conducting Staff 740

Diving

$/rate

Instructor (pa) 6,813

Qualified Diver (per day) 67.01

Trainee / RCC (per day) 50.02

Recruit Instructor

$ pa

Sustainability 6,813

Disability allowance 8,813

Adventurous Training Instructor

$/rate

Instructor (pa) 6,813

Leader (per day) 50.02

Language Proficiency

$ pa

Lower

Special Circumstances 1,132

Group 1 1,132

Group 2 1,701

Group 3 2,267

Intermediate

Group 1 2,267

Group 2 3,400

Group 3 4,535

Higher

Group 1 3,400

Group 2 5,668

Group 3 7,924

Advance

Group 1 4,535

Group 2 7,924

Group 3 11,323

ADF Allowance Rates – 2 November 2017

Other Ranks

Navy Army RAAF Incr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CPO WO2 FSGT 1 73,435 76,024 79,346 82,934 86,810 90,992 95,512 100,392 105,662 111,356

0 71,918 74,507 77,830 81,417 85,292 89,476 93,995 98,876 104,145 109,839

SSGT 0 69,506 72,095 75,416 79,004 82,878 87,063 91,580 96,460 101,732 107,426

PO SGT SGT 2 64,816 67,405 70,729 74,316 78,191 82,374 86,893 91,773 97,045 102,737

1 63,467 66,057 69,378 72,968 76,842 81,027 85,541 90,424 95,696 101,390

0 62,146 64,735 68,058 71,646 75,521 79,705 84,222 89,103 94,374 100,069

LS CPL CPL 2 56,025 58,614 61,934 65,523 69,400 73,581 78,099 82,980 88,250 93,945

1 54,852 57,442 60,764 64,352 68,226 72,409 76,929 81,809 87,078 92,771

0 53,702 56,292 59,614 63,201 67,074 71,260 75,779 80,660 85,930 91,626

LCPL 0 49,399 51,987 55,307 58,898 62,772 66,956 71,473 76,354 81,623 87,319

AB PTE(P) LAC 0 48,378 50,968 54,290 57,877 61,753 65,939 70,454 75,334 80,607 86,298

SMN PTE AC 0 47,377 49,970 53,289 56,877 60,753 64,936 69,457 74,335 79,606 85,302

Senior Officers

Navy Army RAAF Point 1 2 3

VADM LTGEN AIRMSHL salary 397,824 397,824 397,824

position - 38,243 73,739

Incr 1 2 3

RADM MAJGEN AVM 1 248,606 - -

0 235,595 - -

CDRE BRIG AIRCDRE 1 199,084 211,202 215,253

0 193,291 205,057 208,988

Service Warrant Officers

Rank $ pa

WO1 – Tier D 120,177

Trainees

No Item $ pa

1 Recruit – basic training 37,302

2 Initial employment trg

0 – 6 months 42,631

6 – 12 months 45,296

12 months + 47,960

3 Degree and Off trg or prep:

Matriculation or equivalent: 26,051

1st year of training 31,840

2nd year of training 37,629

3rd year of training 43,418

4th year of training 49,207

4 Undergrad entry scheme – completing a degree greater than three years:

with 6 years to grad 26,051

with 5 years to grad 26,051

with 4 years to grad 31,840

with 3 years to grad 37,629

with 2 years to grad 43,418

in final year 49,207

1st postgrad legal year 57,890

1st postgrad med year 73,285

Undergrad entry scheme – completing a three year degree:

with 3 years to graduation 31,840

with 2 years to grad 37,629

in final year 43,418

No Item $ pa

5 Officer Tertiary Rct Scheme:

5 or 6 years to grad 26,051

with 4 years to grad 31,840

with 3 years to grad 37,629

with 2 years to grad 43,418

in final year 49,207

6 Officer training, no degree course:

• Army or RAAF:

without a degree (0 – 6 months) 43,418

without a degree (6 + months) 49,207

with a degree 49,207

• Navy:

without a degree (1st year) 43,418

without a degree (2nd year) 49,207

with a degree 49,207

7 Graduate medical scheme:

1st year 61,652

2nd year 63,846

3rd year 66,137

4th year 68,465

1st postgrad year 73,285

ADF Permanent Pay Rates – 2 November 2017