Come fly with Navy

By FLGOFF Matt Doyle

Following the 2002 ADF Parachute Association (ADFPA) National Championship in November and December last year, a Navy team is sought for the 2003 championships.

More than 130 military competitors from Australia and overseas competed in the skies over RAAF Base Wagga in five disciplines last year, making it one of the most successful events yet.

Competition was fierce but the ADF competitors were dominated by the international teams who scooped the prize pool.

The ADFPA is particularly interested in receiving nominations from Navy members interested in forming a single-Service team this year. The operational tempo in recent years has seen a marked decrease in Navy competitors available for competition.

The event is open to all ADF members, including reservists, holding a current APF B licence. Military qualified jumpers holding military free-fall qualifications are also eligible to compete.

Personnel with less than 50 jumps are strongly encouraged to continue training in order to obtain the minimum licence and nominate for the event.

The event this year will be held from December 1-12 at RAAF Base Wagga. To register your interest in forming a team or to have your name placed on the ADFPA e-mail list, please contact: Captain Neale McIver, ADFPA president, 07-3332 7742, neale.mciver@defence.gov.au.

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