29 July 2009 The ADF Parliamentary Program came to Shoal Water Bay Training Area for Exercise Talisman Saber this year. As part of the visit, 7 Brigade hosted Senator Stephen Hutchins, Nola Marino MP, and Bob Baldwin MP from 18 to 21 July. The visit included exposure to the comprehensive targeting processes employed by the ADF on today's battlefield as well as overnight experiences with deployed combat elements. On arrival at HQ 7 Bde, key staff provided operational and procedural briefs to assist the ADFPP members gain insight to the military environment. Federal Member for Forrest WA, Nola Marino said that it is important for legislators and those involved in budget processes to experience the Parliamentary Program. "This is an experience of a lifetime. Bringing us to the coal face of what the troops do allows us to see what they need to do their jobs," the Member for Forrest said. |
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| 20090716ran8116382_009 Shark 10, a Sea King Mk50A helicopter sits on the flight deck of HMAS KANIMBLA ready to head to Rockhampton QLD for a personnel transfer of five Australian Parliamentarians. (Date taken: 16 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090716ran8116382_014 Shark 10, launches from the deck of HMAS KANIMBLA, heading to Rockhampton QLD, to transfer five Australian Parliamentarians back to the ship for participation in the Australian Defence Force Personnel Exchange Program (ADFPEP). (Date taken: 16 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090716ran8116382_015 Shark 10, a Sea King Mk50A helicopter sits on the flight deck of HMAS KANIMBLA ready to head to Rockhampton QLD for a personnel transfer of five Australian Parliamentarians. (Date taken: 16 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090716ran8116382_018 Federal Parliamentarians land on HMAS KANIMBLA to partake in the Australian Defence Force Parlimantary Exchange Program. (Date taken: 16 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090716ran8116382_019 Federal Parliamentarians land on HMAS KANIMBLA to partake in the Australian Defence Force Parlimantary Exchange Program. (Date taken: 16 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090716ran8484353_005 Senator Steve Hutchins (ALP), New South Wales, shakes hands with Lieutenant Commander Rushworth, Executive Officer of HMAS KANIMBLA upon joining to partake in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. (Date taken: 16 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090716ran8484353_007 Members of Parliament are met by Commander Timothy Byles, Commanding Officer of HMAS KANIMBLA, Lieutenant Commander Rushworth, Executive Officer, ships Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer David Munro and Lieutenant John Mitchell, to take part in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. (Date taken: 16 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090716ran8484353_009 Commander Timothy Byles, Commanding Officer of HMAS KANIMBLA, welcomes five parliamentarians aboard. (Date taken: 16 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090717ran8484535_001 Senator for New South Wales, Senator Steve Hutchins, views the USS ESSEX, from aboard HMAS KANIMBLA, whilst participating in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. (Date taken: 17 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090717ran8484535_003 Alex Hawk MP, Member for Mitchell, views the USS ESSEX, from aboard HMAS KANIMBLA whilst participating in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. (Date taken: 17 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090717ran8484535_007 The Honourable Bob Baldwin MP Member for Paterson, views the USS ESSEX, from aboard HMAS KANIMBLA, whilst participating in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. (Date taken: 17 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20091807adf8298134_001 7 Brigade's Major Wayne Crawford gives the operational low-down to ADFPP participants Nola Marino MP, Senator Stephen Hutchins, and Bob Baldwin MP on Exercise Talisman Saber. (Date taken: 18 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20091807adf8298134_002 7 Brigade's Major Wayne Crawford gives the operational low-down to ADFPP participants Nola Marino MP, Senator Stephen Hutchins, and Bob Baldwin MP on Exercise Talisman Saber. (Date taken: 18 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20091807adf8298134_003 Operations Officer 1st Field Regiment and 7 Bde JFECC OC, Major Paul Manoel explains the targeting process to ADFPP participants Nola Marino MP, Senator Stephen Hutchins, and Bob Baldwin MP on Exercise Talisman Saber. (Date taken: 18 July 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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