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Chance to test the sub waters
Volume 50, No. 17, September 20, 2007 |
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SILENT SERVICE: Crew from HMAS Waller. A five-day course is on offer for those interested in finding out if a life on submarines is for them.
Photo: ABPH Nadia Monteith |
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All permanent members of the Australian Defence Force interested in becoming submariners can test the waters first by attending an obligation- free, five-day course.
The Enhanced Selection Process (ESP) is conducted by Training Authority – Submarines at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) HMAS Stirling.
Members considering a transfer to submarines will be posted to STSC and over the five-day course will be provided with a variety of briefs, tours and general insight into life onboard the Collins Class Submarine.
There are 11 ESP courses held each year. They include a variety of activities such as a tour of a Collins submarine, smoke walk at the School of Ships Safety and Survivability, a Recompression Chamber dive and water surface exercises at the Submarine Escape Training Facility, interviews and discussions with submariners and psychologists, a submarine suitability medical, plus comprehensive briefs on submarine categories duties, routines, security, conditions of service and submarine operations.
Members are given the opportunity to have all their questions and concerns answered and addressed.
In turn, TA-SM staff are able to assess prospective submariners and make an informed recommendation to Service Career Managers.
All ESP nominees are provided with service accommodation, transport and all meals during the course.
ADF members interested in nominating for an ESP can do so in a number of ways. After first informing Divisional staff, a member can e-mail or phone ESP staff directly. ESP staff will then make contact with Divisional staff to confirm availability. Alternatively a PE121(Personal Request) requesting to attend an ESP course can also be submitted. All prerequisites for selection and posting to ESP are outlined in DI (N) PERS 75-41.
For more information on a career in submarines contact ESP Co-ordinator CPO Ashley Davis on (08) 9553 3692 or ESP Assistant LS Melissa Henry (08) 9553 3821or email sti.espcell@defence.gov.au |
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