The Minor War Vessel Concentration Period (MWVCP) sea phase has commenced in waters off Darwin, with five Royal Australian Navy ships practising general mariner, surface and amphibious warfare skills.
During the week-long activity, HMA Ships Glenelg, Pirie, Bundaberg, Balikpapan and Betano will work focus on collective competencies including boarding operations, tactical manoeuvring, and seamanship.
MWVCP is part of ongoing efforts to improve ADF capability to protect Australia and its interests, and enhance interoperability within the ADF and with the many agencies involved in the border protection task. It is a carefully planned activity and will be conducted within strict environmental, safety and risk management constraints.
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Leading Seaman Communications and Information Systems Luke Evans of Ardent Four signals HMAS Pirie with the 5 inch signal lamp onboard HMAS Bundaberg during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Steven Parrish of Ardent Four realigns the High Frequency Aerials onboard HMAS Bundaberg during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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An Augusta A109E conducts light line transfers and winching operations with HMAS Bundaberg for Minor War Vessel Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Pia Nowland of Mix 104.9 is winched from the Quarterdeck of HMAS Bundaberg up into an Augusta A109E Helicopter, reporting on the Minor War Vessel Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Natalie Staples from Navy Public Affairs is winched from the Quarterdeck of HMAS Bundaberg up into an Augusta A109E Helicopter, during the Minor War Vessel Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Sub Lieutenant Miquela Riley, attached to Ardent Four, receives advice from Lieutenant Alfonso Santos, Executive Officer Ardent Four, onboard HMAS Bundaberg during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Leading Seaman Cook Craig Whyte of Ardent Four in the Rigid Hull Infatable Boat during a Man Overboard Exercise aboard HMAS Bundaberg during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate (LSBM) Matthew Keogh of Ardent Four gives some operating instuction for the Rigid Hull Inflable Boat to LSBM Adam Yarnold during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period 2010.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate Adam Yarnold (left), Seaman Boatswains Mate (SMNBM) Cory Pickett (right) and SMNBM Rhys Williams (middle) conduct a 12.7mm firing serial on board HMAS Bundaberg during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Seaman Boatswains Mate Cory Pickett attached to Ardent Four, cleans a 12.7mm machine gun at sunset during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 31 May 2010)
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Able Seaman Boatswains Mate (ABBM) Jamie Hughes and ABBM Scott Crittenden of Aware Three conduct a 12.7mm machine gun firing serial aboard HMAS Glenenlg during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 01 June 2010)
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HMAS Glenelg conducts a 25mm anti-aircraft firing serial, right astern of HMA Ships Bundaberg and Pirie during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 01 June 2010)
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HMA Ships Pirie and Balikpapan stands by to conduct a tow exercise off the coast of Darwin during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 01 June 2010)
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HMAS Pirie prepares to fire the gun line to HMAS Balikpapan to conduct a tow exercise during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 01 June 2010)
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HMAS Balikpapan makes her way threw a heavy swell off the coast of Darwin during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 01 June 2010)
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Able Seaman Marine Technician Wayen Jackson checks fuel lines in the port diesel alternator onboard HMAS Balikpapan during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 01 June 2010)
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HMAS Betano at sea during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 01 June 2010)
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HMAS Glenelg at anchor near Beagle Point, Darwin during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period 2010.
(Date taken: 02 June 2010)
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Sub Lieutenant Mitchell Thomas attached to Assail Three, takes a bearing of other Patrol Boats in company, onboard HMAS Pirie during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 02 June 2010)
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Leading Seaman Jay West of Assail Three manouevres the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat for recovery whilst conducting a man overboard exercise onboard HMAS Pirie during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 02 June 2010)
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Leading Seaman Naval Police Coxswain Mark Moore of Assail Three provides first aid for members of HMAS Betano whilst conducting a Damage Control Exercise during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 02 June 2010)
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Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Adam Hubbard of Assail Three conducts a flood repair exercise in a Flooding Simulation Cell during a Damage Control Exercise onboard HMAS Betano during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 02 June 2010)
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Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Graham Pereira of Assail Three fights a fire whilst conducting a Damage Control Exercise onboard HMAS Betano during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 02 June 2010)
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HMAS Pirie at sea of the coast of Darwin during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period 2010.
(Date taken: 02 June 2010)
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Members of the Ship's Security Team prepare to conduct a Naval Evacuation Operation Exercise onboard HMAS Betano during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 03 June 2010)
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Petty Officer Boatswain Sam Perez closed up on the starboard horn of HMAS Betano whilst conducting a Naval Evacuation Operation Exercise during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 03 June 2010)
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Members of 2nd Cavalry Regiment manoeuvre an Australian Light Armored Vehicle onto the tank deck of HMAS Betano whilst conducting a Naval Evacuation Operation Exercise during Minor War Vessels Concentration Period.
(Date taken: 03 June 2010)
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Armidale Class Patrol Boats enter Darwin Harbour in formation with Landing Craft Heavy on the completion of Minor War Vessels Concentration Period 2010.
(Date taken: 04 June 2010)
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Armidale Class Patrol Boats enter Darwin Harbour in formation with Landing Craft Heavy on the completion of Minor War Vessels Concentration Period 2010.
(Date taken: 04 June 2010)
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