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11 August 2009
Navy Reserve Day Darwin

20 Darwin business people took to Darwin Harbour aboard a Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class Patrol Boat yesterday to gain a better understanding of the training given to Defence Reservists.

The group, which included many employers with marine-related businesses, spent 3 hours aboard the vessel in Darwin Harbour.

They saw a variety of training manoeuvres and also heard about the important contribution Navy Reservists make to defence in the Northern Territory.

Director General Reserves, Navy Commodore Ranford Elsey hosted the group and encouraged them to employ Reservists and understand the unique skills that Reservists can bring to their businesses.

Defence Reserves Support - Northern Territory State Manager, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Herden said the activity was thought-provoking and interesting for the employers.

"We really want to strengthen the relationship between us, the Navy and the local business community," he said.

"This activity will expose the employers to the high level of training associated with being in the Navy Reserve."

"We hope that following their involvement, the employers will be keen to have Reservists on staff and also, readily release them when they are required for Defence service."

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Leading Seaman Communications and Information Systems Deborah Gissing shows the visitors her bed onboard HMAS Armidale.

(Date taken: 10 August 2009)
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Midshipman Ariel Spencer speaks to the visitors about HMAS Armidale's capabilities.

(Date taken: 10 August 2009)
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Mr Chris Cleveland, owner of Darwin Harbour Cruises tries his hand at driving HMAS Armidale as Commanding Officer Attack Five, Lieutenant Commander Robert Davies gives him some pointers.

(Date taken: 10 August 2009)
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Personnel of Attack Five stand at the ready on the forecastle as HMAS Armidale approaches her berth.

(Date taken: 10 August 2009)
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20 Darwin business people took to Darwin Harbour aboard a Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class Patrol Boat today to gain a better understanding of the training given to Defence Reservists.

(Date taken: 10 August 2009)
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