LTCOL Jan Wrobel (left), Commander Australian Medical Contingent 4 (ASC 4) and Officer Commanding, 3 Health Support Battalion (3 HSB) hands over to WGCDR Margaret Hine, Commander ASC 5 and Commanding Officer of No. 6 RAAF Hospital.

Australian medical Contingent 5 (ASC 5), comprised predominantly of RAAF Williams-based 6 Hospital, has taken over command of the United Nations Hospital. And the changing of the Australian medical 'guard' was marked with a parade at the East Timor Police Academy.

On parade, incoming CO UN Hospital, Wing Commander Margaret Hine, credited the Adelaide-based 3HSB for the seamless transition of medical staffs.

She said it was an honour to take up command of the UN Hospital and issued a challenge to her medical team. 'ASC 5, our job is ahead of us. We will undertake our mission with the pride and professionalism we displayed during our pre-deployment training.'

Members of Melbourne-based 6 Hospital present arms during the parade.

Story by CAPT Noel Gilby Photographs by SGT W. Guthrie