Image Gallery: August 2006
Board of Inquiry into PTE Jake Kovco's death - range shoot at Holsworthy Barracks
31 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, Mr Jim O'Sullivan, a former Queensland Commissioner for Police, and Colonel Michael Charles, a Reservist with an extensive military background.
| 20060831adf8246638_0004 President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook takes aim during a range shoot at Holsworthy Barracks. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0015 Counsel Representing Private Kovco's interests Colonel Leslie Young received lessons on the functions of the 9mm pistol by small arms expert Warrant Officer Class 1 Ian Beattie. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0055 Small arms expert Warrant Officer Class 1 Ian Beattie demonstrates the use of a 9mm pistol to member of the Board Colonel Michael Charles, President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook and Counsel Representing Private Kovco's interests Colonel Leslie Young. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0090 Small arms experts from the Australian Defence Force supervise members of the Board during a range shot. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0094 Counsel Representing Private Kovco's interests Colonel Leslie Young received lessons on the 9mm pistol by small arms expert Warrant Officer Class 1 Ian Beattie. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0134 President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook takes a sight picture with the 9mm pistol. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0135 President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook takes a sight picture with the 9mm pistol under supervision from weapons trainer Sergeant Bryan Wethling. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0157 (L-R) President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook, member of the Board Colonel Michael Charles, Counsel Representing Private Kovco's parents Lieutenant Colonel Frank Holles and Counsel Representing Private Kovco's interests Colonel Leslie Young participate in a live shoot. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0169 Small arms expert Warrant Officer Class 1 Ian Beattie looks at the target following a live shoot by Counsel Representing Private Kovco's interests Colonel Leslie Young. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0172 Colonel Michael Charles, member of the Board, takes part in a live shoot with the 9mm pistol. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0175 Weapons trainer Sergeant Bryan Wethling looks at the target following a live shoot by President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060831adf8246638_0180 President of the Board Group Captain Warren Cook takes part in a live shoot with the 9mm pistol. (Date taken: 31 August 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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