Induction Trg (Induc Trg) is an essential element in the annual preparation of all D Coy pers for the commencement of the 2009 trg year.It is central to the maintenance of commonality of processes and the standardisation of procedures. Within 51 FNQR, Induc Trg is mandatory for all pers as it will set the comd climate for 2009 and define how the Coy operates within an RFSU environment. Induc Trg for 2009 was conducted at CHQ, Mount Isa between 20 - 23 Feb 09.
Induction Training consisted of Mandatory lessons, a Basic Fitness Test and Shooting. It also gave members the opportunity to commit to the D Coy Activities for 2009.
D COY Induction Trg 09
D COY BFA FEB 09
D COY Range Shoot
51 FNQR BIRTHDAY
The 51st Battalion Australian Imperial Force was raised on the 1st of March 1916 at Tel-El-Kabir, Egypt on the banks of the Suez Canal and consisted of members of the 11th Battalion, veterans of the Gallipoli landing and fresh reinforcements. Prior to this the battalion can trace its lineage to members of the West Australian volunteers who formed the various Mounted Infantry units that served in the Boer War throughout 1899 - 1902.
Since its creation the Battalion has been renamed, reorganised, disbanded, reconstituted and amalgamated several times while in the process gaining a proud operational record from both World Wars, and an equally proud militia record in times of peace. It has also established itself as a valued part of the Far North Queensland community. The 51st Battalion in its current tasking as a Regional Force Surveillance Unit (RFSU) was named the 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment (51 FNQR) on the 1st October 1985 at Porton Barracks Cairns
51 FNQR Birthday - DCOY
The Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is the largest and most comprehensive aero medical organisation in the world
And in such an area as D Company RFDS is one of the important operational support agencies. D Company and 51 FNQR as a whole support the RFDS fundraisers such as below:
RFDS FUNRAISER
Clean Up Australia Day - MT ISA
Clean Up Australia Day is one of the main PR focused acty in the Mount Isa township for the year. D Coy provided personnel and equipment to clean up its designated area of the Mount Isa township in order to raise the profile of the Army and in particular D Coy 51 FNQR.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA - MT ISA
D COY Clean Up Australia-2
Commanding Officer 51 FNQR Visit to D COY Soldiers at Doomadgee
CO 51 FNQR conducted his AR tour with supporting staff from BHQ over the pd 30 Mar - 2 Apr 09. This tour enabled the CO to confirm his Situational Awareness (SA) of the Battalion Area of Responsibility, conduct comd and management tasks, liaise with sub-unit comd and conduct governance checks. It was also a chance for him to confirm a commitment he had made to the new soldiers of D Coy who live in the remote community of Doomadgee in Central North Queensland. When speaking to these new soldiers on the 51 FNQR recruit course he made a commitment to visit them at the earliest time. The seven current members were able to discuss their views on the Battalion training and be given a brief by their OC on what to expect during 51 FNQR's Ex Northern Warrior 09. The CO was also able to meet and discuss community issues with the Doomadgee Traditional Owners and provide positive feedback on issues raised in regards to 51 FNQR's commitment to the training of local Doomadgee personnel. At present there are seven current members and another seven members who were in the process of enlisting into the battalion.
Commanding Officer 51 FNQR Visit to D COY
D COY - CO VISIT MARCH 09-2
ANZAC DAY
D Coy conducted a series of ANZAC Day ceremonies over the period 24-26 Apr 09, including the week leading up to ANZAC Day throughout the Coy AR to promote Defence in the community and to commemorate the sacrifice made by members of all three services to ensure the freedom and life style that we have today.
D Coy members participated in a number of ANZAC day activities at:
MT ISA
CLONCURRY
DOOMADGEE
BURKETWON and
KARUMBA
D COY ANZAC DAY
D COY ANZAC DAY (II)
Gregory River Canoe Marathon (GRCM)
D Coy participated in the Gregory River Canoe Marathon (GRCM) as part if its community engagement program. The GRCM is run annually over the Labour Day Weekend on the Gregory River over 43km between The Knobbies and Gregory Downs. The event is conducted to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
D COY GRCM -1
D COY GRCM -2
EX NORTHERN WARRIOR 09
D Coy participated in EX NORTHERN WARRIOR 09 (EX NW09) in vic Lavarack Barracks Close Training Area (CTA), Mt Sturt Training Area (MSTA) and RAAF SHERGER during the period 08 May - 24 May 09. This exercise was a build up for Ex Talisman Sabre 09. This was centred on revising and assessing soldiers and commander's basic war fighting skills in a combination between a live and serialised enemy
The D Coy Objectives of EX NW09 were:
- Revise and practice soldiers on individual weapon handling and basic field skills;
- Fire the LF3, 4 & 6 for F88 and F89 at the TSV WTSS Facility;
- Live Fire the LF3, 4 & 6 at the MSTA MTR;
- Conduct NVG training at the TSV NTF;
- Complete AIRN requirements;
- Complete Competency training requirements;
- Revise patrol commanders, 2IC's and potential commanders on planning and orders processes;
- Improve the physical fitness of soldiers; and
- Allowing members od D Coy to interact with 3 Bde personnel.
D COY Ex Northern Warrior 09
Cloncurry Air Show was held over the week end 01 -02 Aug 09. It was an opportunity to Recruit new members into D Coy.
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