In brief

Software saving paper

PRODUCT Lifecycle Management (PLM) has developed a software package that replaces manual data collection, saving time and money.

The software is accessible to the Australian Defence Industry and is now in use at Tinker Air Force Base in the US.

Tinker Air Force Base services 75 military aircraft every year. Engines are dismantled, inspected, serviced and re-assembled, each taking six months to complete.

Previously all data had been manually collected on site and then digital records entered later in the process. The new wireless PC and software enables personnel to enter data immediately onto electronic forms.

The new technology will enable repair data and mechanics’ knowledge to be captured for future use.

Recognition for Korea

RECOGNITION of service for veterans of Korea is being investigated with the assignment of a working party announced in August.

3000 Australians served in Korea from the armistice on July 23, 1953 until 1957. During this period there were frequent breaches of the cease-fire and lives were lost.

The level of recognition, including the appropriateness of the award, will be determined to see who receives the Australian Active Service Medal and the Returned from Active Service Badge.

Quick search tool

SEARCHING for that vital piece of information has been made easy thanks to the Where Is It Book, an online information search for doctrine, policy and documents.

The Where Is It Book was originally created by Cpl Michael Kopacz, 145 Sig Sqn, and Sgt Peter Hooper, 1st Joint Movement Group.

Cpl Kopacz said the original idea was formed in 2001 while both members were on their clerical course.

“The information available in a help guide on the course was limited and I thought it would be ideal to create a larger version of the book,” he said

The Where Is It Book is now available on the intranet.

The Where Is It Book can be found at http://intranet.defence.gov.au/armyweb/sites/_Pubs/_Quick_Reference_Guide.

DSTO, ADI agreement

DSTO and ADI have signed a strategic research and development alliance agreement with a specific focus on network centric warfare.

Under the new agreement DSTO and ADI will develop a long-term strategic collaboration program that includes network centric warfare systems, weapons and ordnance technology, mine warfare, maritime operations, electronic warfare and aerospace systems.

DSTO and ADI have collaborated on successful projects in the past and it is hoped the new agreement with help develop technologies to enhance Australia’s defence capability.