TO
BE APPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Wing Commander Robert Ivan Scrivener, AM
For exceptional service in the field of Australian Defence Force
aerospace technical training.
WGCDR Scrivener has made an outstanding contribution to the maintenance
and transformation of the ADF’s aerospace technical training
over a prolonged period in the face of a dynamic capability and
training management environment. He is an exceptional officer,
displaying outstanding professional excellence, inspirational
leadership and initiative, exceptional perseverance and exemplary
dedication to duty in extremely challenging and demanding situations.
TO BE AWARDED THE MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Squadron Leader Trevor Edward Bidgood, OAM
For meritorious performance of duty in the field of Australian
Defence Force Aviation Airworthiness management and policy development.
SQNLDR
Bidgood has been instrumental in ensuring the rapid development
of airworthiness management policy for ADF aviation. He is an
exceptional officer, whose outstanding knowledge, research and
boundless energy ensured both the successful conduct of airworthiness
review boards and issue of airworthiness policy despite severe
personnel shortfalls. He accepted responsibilities well beyond
the call of duties and was inspirational to other team members.
Squadron Leader Roger Gilmour Walter, OAM
For meritorious performance of duties as a Boeing 707 Qualified
Flying Instructor for Number 33 Squadron.
SQNLDR Walter’s contribution to No. 33 Squadron’s training
over the past seven years has been outstanding. His devotion to
duty and diligent professionalism has been both exceptional and
inspirational. Quite simply, without his exemplary leadership,
selfless dedication, skilful management and outstanding ability
33SQN could not have conducted adequate training to maintain operational
capability over the past seven years.
Warrant Officer Peter Cyril Hind, OAM
For meritorious service in the field of personnel administration
as a Warrant Officer Disciplinary and Chief of Air Force’s
advocate for F-111 maintenance staff.
WOFF Hind has been responsible for the welfare of serving airmen
and airwomen as a Warrant Officer Disciplinary and more recently
for retired members as Chief of Air Force’s advocate, or
airmen’s friend. In fulfilling his responsibilities he has
been outstanding in his selfless dedication to the needs of others
and fearless in obtaining results for those who have sought his
help. His high levels of energy and drive have been inspirational.
He has had a positive and significant impact on the reputation
of the RAAF within the community.
Warrant Officer Ian Campbell MacGregor, OAM
For meritorious performance of duty as No. 33 Squadron Flight
Engineer Leader and Resident Flight Engineer of the B707 Project
Office.
WOFF MacGregor is an extremely dedicated, enthusiastic and highly
professional officer who consistently exceeds Service requirements.
His proactive and tireless staff work has directly resulted in
a comprehensive re-write of the B707 Flight Manual and the seamless
introduction of the B707 Full Flight Simulator. This outstanding
achievement reflects his unflagging devotion to duty, his commitment
to Royal Australian Air Force values and a career dedicated to
the enhancement of the operational effectiveness of Air Lift Group.
Flight Sergeant Timothy Paul Lempriere, OAM
For meritorious service in the field of medical assistant development
and training.
FSGT Lempriere has been intimately involved with medical assistant
development and training within the ADF for more than 10 years.
He is an outstanding airman, displaying selfless dedication, inspirational
leadership, and boundless energy and enthusiasm, and his exceptional
efforts have materially contributed to increased medical assistant
skill levels on operational deployments and achieved long-lasting
benefits for the ADF.
TO BE AWARDED THE CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS
Squadron Leader Stuart James Bellingham, CSC
For outstanding achievement in the performance of Offensive Air
Support (Land) capability development and training as Commanding
Officer of the Forward Air Control Development Unit.
AN exceptional commanding officer displaying consistent professional
excellence, inspirational leadership and initiative, and outstanding
dedication to duty in extremely challenging and demanding situations.
SQNLDR Bellingham has been largely responsible for the significant
development of the Offensive Air Support (Land) operational capability
within the ADF and for the standardisation of Forward Air Control
training with Australia’s allies.
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Bowen Kimmins, CSC
For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as the
Senior Engineering Officer with No. 38 Squadron.
Through his superior leadership and managerial skills, SQNLDR
Kimmins implemented significant maintenance workforce structural
reform at No. 38 Squadron and discharged with distinction the
duties associated with a highly demanding and responsible appointment.
In so doing, he contributed significantly to the highly successful
deployment of No. 86 Wing Detachment C in support of United Nations
operations in East Timor, and the ongoing restoration of the Caribou
capability.
Flight Sergeant Michael Wayne Dicks, CSC
For outstanding achievement as the RAAF Senior Cookery Instructor
at the ADF School of Catering.
FSGT Dicks has been a dedicated inaugural member of the ADF School
of Catering and has been instrumental in the development of tri-service
courses and administrative procedures to ensure the success of
a new tri-service unit. FSGT Dicks’ dedication to the pursuit
of excellence in training is proven by his continuous challenging
of accepted standards and reviewing and developing procedures
to ensure simpler procedural capabilities for all staff. His positive
and professional attitude has greatly contributed to the success
of tri-service training.
TO BE AWARDED THE CONSPICUOUS SERVICE
MEDAL
Squadron Leader Linda Margaret New, CSM
For outstanding service as the Commanding Officer of No. 26 (City
of Newcastle) Squadron.
SQNLDR New is an exceptional officer, whose display of outstanding
leadership and untiring dedication to duty resulted in the successful
transformation of No. 26 Squadron which culminated in the squadron
being awarded the Air Force Association trophy as the most proficient
Reserve Squadron in 2001. SQNLDR New achieved this success through
her own initiative and in doing so was an inspiration to all members
of the squadron.
Warrant Officer Ralf Rae Dunn, CSM
For outstanding service as the Warrant Officer-In-Charge of the
Explosive Ordnance Training Squadron, RAAF School of Technical
Training.
WOFF Dunn is an exceptional airman displaying selfless dedication,
inspirational leadership, skilful management and boundless energy
and enthusiasm under extremely challenging and demanding circumstances.
WOFF Dunn has been instrumental in promoting and improving the
explosive ordnance capabilities of the Air Force within a dynamic
capability and training management environment.
Warrant Officer Russell Wayne Wise, CSM
For outstanding service to the Royal Australian Air Force as a
Warrant Officer Career Manager in the Directorate of Personnel
Airmen.
WOFF Wise rises to any challenge presented to him in an outstanding
manner. He has demonstrated outstanding commitment, flexibility,
innovation, dedication and organisational skills during his seven
years in the Directorate of Personnel – Airmen. His extensive
knowledge, expertise, inspirational leadership and work performance
has brought great credit on himself, the directorate and the Air
Force.
Flight Sergeant Paul Andrew Dorney, CSM
For outstanding service in the performance of duty as Chief Instructor
at No. 78 Wing Technical Training Flight, RAAF Base Amberley.
AN exceptional senior non-commissioned officer displaying commitment,
professionalism, boundless enthusiasm, inspirational leadership
and initiative, FSGT Dorney’s vision for the development
and advancement of robust and qualitative training design systems
for operational aircraft technical training has produced a significant
improvement in the training quality provided to many operational
units of the Air Force.
