Every life counts
Don’t underestimate casualty risk, says PM
THERE is a danger that the Australian community thinks service in the ADF is casualty-free, according to Prime Minister John Howard.

Don’t cross the line on discipline, says CDF
ON THE first day of my appointment as CDF I drew a line in the sand. I publicly stated that neither I nor my Chiefs would tolerate harassment or bullying of any sort.

Terror menace
IF the ADF does not fight terror overseas then it’s likely to become a menace in Australia, according to Prime Minister John Howard.

Publish and be warned
THE transparency of Army’ discipline and administrative warning process has moved ahead following the implementation of a CA directive.


DFC for helo pilot
AUSTRALIAN Army helicopter pilot Maj Scott Watkins has been awarded the UK Distinguished Flying Cross for his service on exchange with the British Army in Iraq.


Walk to aid carers
Giving something back to helpers
IT’S an Army initiative, but all members of the Defence Organisation are being encouraged to take a walk for breast cancer research and treatment in the ACT following the recent launch of Exercise Countdown – Walking Towards a Cure in Canberra.


3RAR tackles CBD on Legacy Day and wins
TWO hundred soldiers representing Bravo Coy, Spt Coy and Admin Coy 3RAR took to the streets of Sydney’s central business district in the recent annual Legacy Day collection.


Excellence in aid work gains award
Engineers recognised by peers
1CER has been honoured by Engineers Australia, winning the Northern Division President’s Award for Engineering Excellence in Community Welfare and Development.


Model effort
ARMY PTIs have a reputation for dealing out challenging physical training to recruits and, not surprisingly, this warm welcome to military discipline and toughness was extended to 12 aspiring super models who will feature in a new reality television show.

St George Chapel decommissions
HIDDEN among the trees at Kokoda Barracks, St George Chapel could be mistaken for an old classroom or an office – that is if it wasn’t for the two small crosses at either end of the roof.


Chaplain seeks divine guidance
CHAP Mark Watt, B Coy 2/17 Bn, is praying for information on a World War II and Korean War-era field altar so he can piece together its history.


SASR brought to book
PART of the veil of secrecy that covers the SASR has been lifted with the publication of a book chronicling its exploits on operations since 2000.


CEO sees safety at work
CATC demonstrates OHS at work and in training
COMPLIANCE with Commonwealth occupational health and safety regulations goes hand in hand with “training to fight”, the mission statement of the Combat Arms Training Centre (CATC) at Puckapunyal.

Workshops to demonstrate Pacman 2
A SERIES of regional workshops designed for administrators who use Pacman Version 2 has started, with a theme of “Getting the most out of Pacman”.


Pioneers tackle intensive course
Six weeks hard slog with few breaks
WATERMANSHIP, demolitions, mine warfare and the fundamentals of field engineering were among the subjects covered in the recent Officer and NCO Assault Pioneer Course at SME.


Kokoda tests cadets in field
AHEAD of their graduation in December, 134 Staff Cadets from RMC have conducted low-level security operations at Canungra to assess their suitability as future leaders in a field environment.


Constructive task
SIXTY-FIVE engineers from 21 Const Sqn are undertaking work in PNG as part of Ex Puk Puk 05.