Image Gallery: March 2008
HMAS Broome awarded Kelly Shield
13 March 2008
HMAS Broome Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Dave Graham accepted the Kelly Shield on behalf of Assail 2 crew. The Kelly Shield was presented by Deputy Fleet Commander, Commodore Simon Cullen on board HMAS BROOME.
Assail 2 is the first Armidale crew to be awarded the Kelly Shield.
The shield is awarded to the Navy’s most operationally efficient patrol boat crew. Crews are assessed and marked in numerous areas including: operational efficiency/effectiveness, safety management, technical proficiency, training and personnel.
The Kelly Shield was originally presented in February 1969 by The Hon. C.R. Kelly MP, Minister for Navy.
| 20080310ran8107930_004 The Deputy Fleet Commander, Commodore Simon Cullen AM, RAN, presents the Kelly Shield to the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Dave Graham and the crew of Assail 2. (Date taken: 10 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080310ran8107930_011 HMAS Broome Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Dave Graham and the crew of Assail 2 with the Kelly Shield. (Date taken: 10 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080310ran8107930_021 The crew of Assail 2 from HMAS Broome, who were awarded the Kelly Shield. (Date taken: 10 March 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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