Image Gallery: February 2010
22 February 2010
Fleet concentration Period 2010
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 February to 12 March 2010.
The exercise incorporates TASMANEX, a bilateral exercise conducted with the Royal New Zealand Navy, MULGOGGER, aimed at maintaining mine warfare and clearance diving proficiencies, SQUADEX and SEA LION, which are joint amphibious training exercises using small and large landing craft.
FCP 10-1 is a four-phase activity, commencing with passage and shakedown of individual units in Phase One, followed by a Harbour phase. Phase Three consists of Force Integration Training at sea with themed weeks, culminating in a weekly mini war to determine training progress. The final phase consists of a tactical transfer to New Zealand and conduct of further training and Long Navigation Course in New Zealand.
Ships taking part in FCP 10-1 are HMA Ships Anzac, Darwin, Arunta, Warramunga, Newcastle, Ballarat, Sirius, Manoora, Huon, Diamantina, Gascoyne, Balikpapan, Brunei, Betano, Labuan, Tarakan and Wewak, and MSA Bandicoot and Wallaroo, as well as HMNZ Ships Te Mana and Canterbury. Aircraft will be contributed by the RAN's 723 Squadron, 816 Squadron and 817 Squadron, as well as the RAAF's 92 Wing, 5 Squadron, 78 Wing, 81 Wing, 82 Wing, 41 Wing, PelAir and EWTS.
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Chief Petty Officer Boatswain William Swann from HMAS Anzac observes the horizon during an air warfare exercise in the East Australian Exercise Area during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 18 February 2010)
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Sub Lieutenant Michael Gardner keeps an eye on the distance between HMA Ships Anzac and Arunta during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres.
(Date taken: 18 February 2010)
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Leading Seaman Communications and Information Systems Chloe Oliver tends to HMAS Anzac's flags during Officer Of the Watch Manoeuvres with HMAS Darwin during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 18 February 2010)
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HMAS Anzac's Standing Sea Fire Party conduct a 'crash on deck' walkthrough whilst transiting in the East Australian Exercise Area during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 18 February 2010)
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The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 February to 12 March 2010.
(Date taken: 18 February 2010)
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Able Seaman Steward Shane Russell prepares the wardroom table for dinner in HMAS Anzac during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 18 February 2010)
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Boatswains Mates in HMAS Anzac spot an incoming aircraft whilst conducting air warfare drills during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 February to 12 March 2010.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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Seaman Boatswain's Mate Adam Traugott loads blank 12.7 mm rounds into the gun during an air warfare exercise on HMAS Anzac during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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From left, Leading Seaman Writer Reyannon Sansom, Able Seaman Writer Lorna Brew and Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Hailey Merrick on the Flag Deck of HMAS Anzac during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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Able Seaman Boatswain's Mate Darren Young loads blank 12.7 mm rounds into the gun during an air warfare exercise in HMAS Anzac during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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Leading Seaman Writer Reyannon Sansom ensures all ship's company of HMAS Anzac are looked after with pay and allowances during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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Sea King 22 prepares to land on the Flight Deck of HMAS Anzac during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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HMA Ships Arunta and Warramunga sail towards a merchant ship in the East Australian Exercise Area during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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HMAS Anzac conducts a 5 inch gun live firing in the East Australian Exercise Area during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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HMAS Anzac ship's company exercise man overboard procedures in the East Australian Exercise Area during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Damian Rush brings the 7.4 metre Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat alongside HMAS Anzac during man overboard procedures during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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Able Seaman Boatsmain Mate Rothana Abednego on watch on the Flag Deck of HMAS Anzac during the Fleet Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 19 February 2010)
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