Army News, April 25, 2002

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April 25, 2002

		A message from the Heart AS DAWN breaks over our nation on the morning of April 25, 2002, millions of proud Australians, both young and old, will rise up, remove their hats and stand tall as a lone bugler plays the Last Post in commemorative services across the country, just like generations before.

		Lessons learnt come out of inquiry CDF Adm Chris Barrie says Defence has already moved to address a number of issues arising from what has become known as the "Children Overboard" incident. Adm Barrie said that there were lessons to be learnt from even the most successful operations.

		Para Minimi finds favour Staff from DMO and the LAND 132 Commando Project Office travelled to Holsworthy recently, where they demonstrated and sought soldier feedback on the F89A1 Para Minimi.

		Injuries prompt strategy A STRATEGY aimed at reducing injuries in the ADF through prevention has won high-praise and will receive a wider uptake throughout Defence. The Defence Injury Prevention Program has been developed over the past 18 months as a method to prevent injury to ADF personnel, particularly injuries occurring in sport.

		National spot for armoured air guitaristA SPUR-of-the-moment decision has seen a Darwin soldier rocket all the way to third place in the national Air Guitar finals. Tpr 'Dougie' Walters, 1 Armd Regt, entered the Northern Territory Air Guitar competition in late February at the last minute.

		Equity and diversity win for Defence DEFENCE'S proactive stance in the field of equity and diversity led to a national award recently as the Department won the 2001 Australian Public Sector Diversity Award. The award highlights the successful programs implemented by Defence to eliminate discrimination and gain real benefits in performance.

		ADF stays flex on employment FLEXIBLE employment policies are readily available to Defence members - this is the message from the Directorate of Personnel Policy (DPP) in Canberra. Flexible employment policies including part-time leave without pay (PTLWOP), variable working hours, job sharing and home-based work have been...

		10FSB citation win TOWNSVILLE-based 10FSB has become the Army's first logistics unit to be awarded the highly prestigious Meritorious Unit Citation. The coveted award, announced as part of this year's Australia Day Honours, is for 10FSB's sustained outstanding service in providing logistic support during warlike operations in...

		Dual entitlements looking down the barrelMEMBERS of the ADF considering joining the Australian Public Service (APS) upon discharge will no longer receive dual entitlements while technically attached to both organisations. Previously known as the Dual Employment Policy, ADF members were able to take up positions in the...

		Tears of joy in SA IT WAS an emotional time when they said goodbye - but nothing compared to the tears of joy and beaming smiles of family and friends when 16 AD Regt soldiers arrived in Adelaide after completing their tour supporting the international coalition against terrorism.

		Barney's legal aid A CHANCE encounter with an Australian Legal Aid barrister prompted an unexpected act of generosity and some welcome office equipment for a legal aid office in Dili. On hearing of the plight of the staff in financially struggling office trying to print legal documents on an ancient dot matrix printer for which...

		Letters to the Editor Super question lights retirement issue Dual occupant

		Ladies win 22-0 A TEAM of female soldiers recently donned rugby jumpers at Randwick for a trial rugby union match against Sydney University. The Australian Army Rugby Union Women's Side ran away decisive victors after two 20-minute halves, defeating the Sydney Uni team 22-0.