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Orion
hits the mark
NO. 92 Wing personnel have accurately
fired two Harpoon missiles from the newly updated AP-3C Orion
during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2002 (RIMPAC) in Hawaii.
Harpoon
right on-line
HARPOON anti-ship missiles can now be
fired more easily and accurately from the updated AP-3C Orion.
Doctrine
delivers a view of the future
UNINHABITED platforms, hypersonic flights
and space initiatives are the future of the Royal Australian
Air Force, according to the latest Air Force doctrine.
Reader-friendly
guide for Air Force
THE impact of impending changes in the
Air Force on all its personnel is outlined in the reader-friendly
Fundamentals of Australian Aerospace Power doctrine.
Hospital
produced out of thin air
INSTANT hospital – just add air.
6
per cent pay offer
ADF members could receive a 3 per cent
pay rise from November 7 under the proposed ADF Workplace
Remuneration Arrangement, according to the Directorate of
Salary and Allowances (DSA-DPE).
Mayoral
honour
THE newest Air Force Squadron has celebrated
its first birthday in style.
Willing
attitude rewarded
FOR No. 26 Squadron Reservist Corporal
Iain Thompson “doing the job, plus a little more”
is all in a day’s work.
Defence
careers promoted
PERSONNEL from No. 23 Squadron RAAF
Base Amberley recently combined efforts with local recruiting
staff to provide Defence support for the annual Brisbane Exhibition,
affectionately known as the EKKA.
Squadron's
new plan
NO. 25 (City of Perth) Sqaudron is developing
a new squadron plan after attending a planning workshop at
HMAS Leeuwin.
F-111s
see red
F-111s from No. 82 Wing at RAAF Base
Amberley have deployed to Nellis Air Force Base Nevada as
part of Exercise Red Flag from August 25 to September 20.
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Armed
and ready
THE Air Force Security Police are now
“armed” to meet their force protection roles in
any operating environment with a return to the SP (Security
Police) brassard featuring white lettering on a black background.
Instructions
now easier to follow
AN enhanced, user-friendly edition of
the Chief Executive Instructions (CEIs) has been posted on
the Defweb and the Chief Finance Officer web site.
Program
receives a lift
THE Air Force has helped brighten the
future of 25 indigenous youth from the Mutitjulu community
near Alice Springs with their recent involvement in the Aboriginal
Cultural Exchange Program.
How
to get a commission
A variety of avenues are open to serving
members who wish to apply for a commission, according to Wing
Commander Bill Corbett, of Defence Personnel Officers.
Winners
enhance heritage collection
SINCE 1921 artistic, photographic and
written records have formed part of the Air Force’s heritage.
Team
to play it safe
SAFETY is of paramount importance to
the ADO – that was the message stressed by Chief of Defence
Force General Peter Cosgrove in his address to the Defence
Strategic Direction Seminar, Preserving our Capability –
Managing the Risks to People’s Wellbeing.
Equity
and diversity education
ENHANCING capability through cultural
awareness is the focus of a new range of Defence Equity Organisation
(DEO) products.
Zara's
a good girl
SHE is a hard worker, has a very good
nature and possesses all the characteristics that the Air
Force is looking for in a Military Working Dog.
Battle
of Atlantic tribute
SIXTY-THREE years ago a group of Royal Australian Air Force
No. 10 Squadron personnel travelled to England to collect
their new Sunderland flying boats.
Veteran
finally collects medals
RAAF Richmond has honoured an 80-year-old
former Air Force technician, Alan Wood, by presenting him
with his WW2 Active Service medals.
Historic
handover
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Angus
Houston received an historic No. 9 Squadron plaque after his
recent address to the RAAF Association (RAAFA) ACT Division.
Cadets
return to Dubbo
DURING the late 1980s and most of the
’90s, Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) in New South
Wales travelled from across the state to participate in promotion
course training at RAAF Base 2SD Detachment at Dubbo.
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