By
LEUT Steven Arney
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LSATA
Stephen Bates receives the McCarthy Shield from the CO 723
SQN, LCDR Allen Whittaker. The perpetual shield recognises
outstanding achievement in pursuit of excellence.
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In
remembrance of the professionalism and outstanding personal attributes
of ABATA Brian McCarthy, who died tragically after a rock climbing
accident, the 723 Squadron Senior Sailors have dedicated a perpetual
shield for outstanding achievement in pursuit of excellence in
the maintenance field.
The shield is presented annually to the Junior Sailor considered
to be providing the greatest contribution to the Squadron mission
and is assessed under the criteria of self-motivation, dedication,
team spirit, integrity and forthrightness.
LSATA Stephen Bates has sustained an exceptional work ethic and
attitude that has resulted in the Squadron’s major servicing
section producing work of a high standard despite numerous disruptions.
This has also been achieved without the guidance and support of
a full time maintenance manager.
His self-motivation and dedication to the Squadron maintenance
effort has been recognised and widely acknowledged by Squadron
Officers and Sailors resulting in LS Bates being awarded the Brian
McCarthy Shield in June 2003.
