Image Gallery: August 2006
Board of Inquiry into PTE Jake Kovco's death - Pistol Qualification
30 August 2006
The Board of Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Private Jacob (Jake) Kovco has convened at Victoria Barracks in Sydney.
The Board will investigate the facts surrounding the death of Private Kovco, including the incident in which he lost his life, relevant instructions and procedures, and adequacy of training and equipment.
The Board will also take into consideration a number of relevant investigations, including the NSW Coroner's report and Brigadier Elizabeth Cosson's report into the repatriation of Private Kovco back to Australia.
The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, has stated that the Board will undertake a thorough investigation and determine the facts concerning Private Kovco's tragic death.
The Board is headed by Group Captain Warren Cook, a RAAF Specialist Reservist, who is also a retired Magistrate and former Coroner. He will be supported by a civilian member, Jim O'Sullivan, a former Queensland Commissioner for Police, and Colonel Michael Charles, a Reservist with an extensive military background.
Media Release -
BOARD OF INQUIRY INTO PTE JAKE KOVCO'S DEATH - PISTOL QUALIFICATION
| 20060830adf8246638_0028 Small arms expert Warrant Officer Class 2 Lance Nayda displays the procedure to release the magazine from the 9mm pistol to (L-R) President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook, Counsel Representing Private Kovco's interest Colonel Leslie Young and civilian member of the Board Mr Jim O'Sullivan. Members of the Board of Inquiry into the death of Private Jake Kovco were given lessons on the functions and characteristics of the Browning 9mm self-loading pistol during closed session. Subject matter experts have been called to attend the Board in order to provide the necessary training and lessons before the Board participates in a live fire tomorrow. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0033 Small arms expert Warrant Officer Class 2 Lance Nayda displays the procedure to fill the 9mm magazine to members of the Board of Inquiry. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0063 (L-R) Counsel Assisting Major Jonathan Hyde and Counsel Representing Private Kovco's parents Lieutenant Colonel Frank Holles take part in a weapons handling drill on the 9mm pistol by Australian Defence Force small arms experts. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0082 Technical advisor on small arms Warrant Officer Class 2 Dean Lankshear, advises members of the Board of Inquiry on the use of the 9mm pistol. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0105 Warrant Officer Class 2 Dean Lankshear demonstrates how to strip and assemble the 9mm pistol to members of the Board of Inquiry. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0120 Weapons instructor Warrant Officer Class 1 Ian Beattie demonstrates the characteristics of the 9mm pistol to President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0137 Weapons instructor Warrant Officer Class 1 Ian Beattie demonstrates the characteristics of the 9mm pistol to President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0138 President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook, prepares to take aim at a target during training by Australian Defence Force small arms experts (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0176 (L-R) Civilian member of the Board Mr Jim O'Sullivan, weapons instructor Warrant Officer Class 1 Ian Beattie, Counsel Representing Private Kovco's interests Colonel Leslie Young, and President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook, examine the 9mm pistol during training at Victoria Barracks. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060830adf8246638_0236 Technical advisor on small arms Warrant Officer Class 2 Dean Lankshear describes the characteristics of the 9mm pistol to members of the Board of Inquiry. (Date taken: 30 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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