Topic: Training
Revival of training capability
Published on by LEUT Dave Devlin (author)
L-R: Leading Seaman Electroincs Technician Thomas Dann, Able Seaman Electroincs Technician Matthew Minney and Leading Seaman Electroincs Technician Gregoire Soler with the Electro-Optical Tracking System.
A 20-foot shipping container on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, helps the Australian Navy run one of the world’s few remaining shore-to-sea live firing training sites.
CTF 150 - team building training
Published on by LCDR Jacqueline Swinton (author)
Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) Rotation 9 group photograph during a team building exercise in the Blue Mountains.
A team from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and the Defence Science Technology Group, are preparing to take command of the next rotation for Combined Task Force 150 in the Middle East.
‘Eyes and ears’ determined and ready to shine
Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), CPOIS Damian Pawlenko (photographer)
Seaman Combat Systems Operator Adeel Patel at Fleet Base West, Western Australia.
The lure of an adventurous and an unrivalled career was enough motivation for a recruit to ‘pull out all the stops’ before heading to HMAS Cerberus for the 11 weeks of Recruit School.
Reveille for service and sacrifice
Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), CPOIS Damian Pawlenko (photographer)
Seaman Brenton Knight is training to be a Combat Systems Operator at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.
Historically, bugles sounded to command the crew of warships, and in this case, the echoes signalled an inspiration to join the Royal Australian Navy.
Fellowship bolsters niche capability
Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), LSIS Bradley Darvill (photographer)
Commander Fiona Ewington, RANR, at Fleet Base West with HMAS Launceston in the background is about to commence a research project studying naval establishments in Europe as part of her 2017 Churchill Fellowship.
Navy’s Maritime Trade Operations capability has been provided a remarkable ‘fact-finding’ opportunity to augment planning processes that will protect Australian seaborne trade and the nation’s economic prosperity.
Navy’s newest leaders graduate
Published on by Department of Defence (author), ABIS Steven Thomson (photographer)
The Passing out Parade marks the conclusion of the New Entry Officers' Course 57 at HMAS Creswell. The day is the culmination of 19 weeks of hard work and represents the completion of their non-specialist initial officer training. The New Entry Officers are paraded as a guard on the Quarterdeck and marched past the Reviewing Officer in their ceremonial uniforms.
After five months of intensive training, Navy has graduated its newest group of officers from the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell.
Film festival gets heavy hitters
Published on by MAJ Conway Bown (author)
Darkest Hour
More than 200 short and long films were screened at the Australian War Memorial and the Australian Defence Force Academy recently as part of the Veterans’ Film Festival.
Hobart’s medical capability on target
Published on by LEUT Gary McHugh (author), ABIS Bonny Gassner (photographer)
Petty Officer Medical David Young onboard HMAS Hobart during the Mariner Skills Evaluation.
Aviation training facilities tested
Published on by LEUT Tim Craig (author), Unknown (photographer)
An EC-135 helicopter conducts First of Class Flight Trials (FOCFT) with MV Sycamore.
Excited for an executive challenge
Published on by SGT Dave Morley (author and photographer)
Petty Officer Boatswains Mate Daniel Mercer saluting while the National Anthem is being played as part of NUSHIP Hobart's rehearsal for her commissioning ceremony.