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Reserve News 18 May 2006 Vol13 No4
Reserve News 18 May 2006 Vol13 No4
DIVE TEAM
SPECIAL
New Reserve Dive Team for Cairns “Based on statistics, to ensure a team of
In this edition: By a staff reporter six Reservists is available at relatively short• Assistance from the local Reserve
notice, a 2.5:1 factor is used,” LCDR Ryder Regional Pool Manager; and
The diving fraternity is on the lookout
said. • Local advertising in Cairns media.
Workshop dates for new for new recruits to form a new Australian
Naval Reserve diving team (ANRDT) to be
established in Cairns as a result of the ANR
“Due to their civilian work and family LCDR Ryder is happy to receive
commitments, not all Reservists are available any inquiries either by email to Andrew.
Capability Enhancement Program. at any one time. This means that a team of 15 Ryder1@defence.gov.au or on 0414 404 220.
Reserve jobs – p 3 The Chief of Navy Advisory Committee
approved funding to set up the new team, or
divers would be required. For two divers in the
water, a team of 20 divers would be required.
“So, with the funding available, we decided
two smaller teams, in the northern part of
Australia late last year. on one team and research suggested there were
more ex-PN personnel available to ‘stand up’ a
Do you have
Staff Officer Capability – Reserves for the
Mine Countermeasures and Clearance Diving
FEG LCDR Andrew Ryder said it was decided
team in Cairns.”
LCDR Ryder said the new team, Australian what it takes
Naval Reserve Diving Team (ANRDT) 12 as it
to opt for one team based at HMAS Cairns to
service the diving requirements of both Cairns will be known, will service an area from cen-
tral Queensland to west of Darwin.
to become
and Darwin.
“Funding for equipment was provided in
the current financial year (FY2005-06) and
Recruiting initiatives to be launched over
the next few weeks will include. an Australian
• Publication of positions vacant on the
Govt House brothers – p 5 the funding for wages is to be provided from
July 1,” he said. “A large amount of the higher
cost equipment not available through the Navy
Naval Reserve website;
• Publication in Navy News and Reserve
Naval Reserve
stores system has already been ordered.” News;
• Recruiting through the Defence Force diver? . . .
Reserve support afloat with The decision to establish one team in
Cairns rather than two smaller teams, one each
in Cairns and Darwin, was based on a formula
Recruiting Centre;
• Publicity through the local Clearance See pp 2, 3
DEPPrem, bosses in Bne - p 8 where a minimum of six divers were required
to put one diver in the water.
Diving Association;
• Approaching Standby Reserves listed in
the PMKeyS database;
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2 May 18, 2006
Watch for info Australian Naval Reserve Diving Teams (ANRDTs) are manned by:
• civilians recruited ‘off the street’ as Australian Naval Reserve
sessions, job
(ANR) divers;
• ex-Permanent Navy (PN) Clearance Divers (CDs); and
• ex-PN personnel (previously qualified and non-qualified divers)
advertisements
and are based at or near all coastal capitals except Darwin.
By LCDR Andrew Ryder • Support to AUCDTs; can also be employed in other geo-
graphical locations on an ‘as needed
tion to Navy capability, and putting to Many remember the days of • Mine Clearance Diving basis’ but must be already trained
good use in an operational environment the old ‘Port Divisions’ where the Task Group (MCDTG) and possess skills required for the
the professional training you will receive ANRDTs rarely contributed to capa- support ; needed task. These divers are nor-
to bring you up to PN standards. bility and mainly revolved around • Exercise Support (e.g. mally ex PN CDs who are current or
In this edition, CAPT Phillips pro- themselves. Since integration of the mine laying and recovery); able to be made current, reasonably
vides dates and venues for the NR CEP Navy Reserve into the PN in 1993
over 14 years ago, the ANRDTs have • Surge/force multipliers; quickly. The location of the current
information sessions scheduled to take ANRDTs are:
place in May and June, just a few weeks increasingly provided a real, measur- • Fleet support; • DT5 AUSCDT ONE/
away. able and accountable capability. A • Ship’s husbandry (under- HMAS Waterhen/Sydney
These sessions will be conducted by significant percentage of the days water maintenance, OIC mob: 0413 152 282
the Directors Naval Reserve Support expended annually by the ANRDTs welding and cutting, use • DT6 Victoria
(DsNRS) with assistance from the is in an operational environment sup- of underwater hydraulic Barracks/Melbourne
RRPMs and staff. Be sure to let your porting the PN and as a consequence tools); OIC mob: 0400 440 888
RRPM know you are attending.
has made it an attractive platform for • Search (e.g. hull searches • DT7 AUSCDT FOUR
ex PN clearance divers to maintain for explosive devices, /HMAS Stirling/Perth
The NPT project team is actually
their skills. clearing intended berths, OIC mob: 0421 911 543
ahead of schedule in standing up the NR
CEP billets.
Australian Naval Reserve Divers searches for lost naval • DT8 Bulimba
(DVRs) are trained to undertake mili- stores, hand held and side Barracks/Brisbane
This is an outstanding effort and I tary tasks using self-contained under- OIC mob: 0438 284 208
commend CAPT Mike Burton, CMDR scan sonar);
water breathing apparatus (SCUBA) • DT9 /Keswick
Harry Lok and LCDRs Gary Brown and and surface supplied breathing appa- • Recovery (e.g. use of lift Barracks/Adelaide
John Dowell for their initiative and pro- ratus (SSBA) using air to a depth of bags, cranes); OIC mob: 0438 736 052
fessional skill in achieving this mile- 30 metres. The basic functions of • Military geographic infor- • DT10 /Anglesea
stone so quickly. It has meant that these the DVR after initial training include mation; Barracks/Hobart
jobs are now appearing in the system, OIC mob: 0419 343 064
DGRES-N CDRE Ranford Elsey
and augurs well for the implementation
service within Australian Naval • Route survey; and
Note: Applicants wanting to
Reserve Diving Teams (ANRDTs), • Public relations.
DGRES-N Group on July 1. Australian Clearance Diving Teams become Naval Reserve Divers do not
(AUSCDTs), the Force Element Joining an ANRDT require previous diving experience.
I congratulate Captain Richard Defence Reserves Civilian sports qualified divers are
Phillips on his promotion to Temporary Group (FEG) and providing diving To be a member of an ANRDT,
Captain and posting as Director Naval
Support Council personnel to HMA ships. The capa- you must live within 150-kilometres also very welcome.
Reserve Support – National (DNRS- On Saturday May 6, the Defence bilities provided by ANRDTs are: of your local diving team. Divers continued on p. 3
Nat) wef April 5. Reserve Support Council (DRSC) met
I know that he will enjoy the chal- in Sydney for the first of its national
lenge and through the Directors Naval conferences in 2006.
Reserve Support network in each state As Navy’s representative, I was
and territory, lift the NR contribution impressed by the enthusiasm, dedication
to Navy capability, engender commu- and enormous wealth of talent brought
nity and corporate support for Naval by the civilian members of the state and
Reservists, and lift the profile of the national executive. The majority of the
Navy. day focussed on the key objectives the
NR Capability DRSC would pursue on behalf of ADF
Reserves.
Enhancement Program The Employer Support Payment was
If you are on RRPM-ACT LCDR an initiative championed by the DRSC.
‘Paddy’ Flynn’s e-mailout list and In financially supporting the employ-
receiving the weekly update on jobs er, Reserve service is enhanced and the
and other relevant Navy information,
ADF benefits. There are two other sig-
you will notice that the NR Capability
Enhancement Program (CEP) jobs are nificant initiatives benefitting Reserves
starting to appear. Look for the adver- that are on the agenda and in due course
tisements in Reserve News and on the I will be able to share the details with
NR website. you.
FEG commanders and specialist Improved conditions of
group heads are very keen to have NR
members fill these billets and all you service for ADF Reserves
have to do is apply to the appropriate In the next edition of Reserve News
contact person to start the ball rolling. It I hope to bring you news of improved
really is a superb opportunity to advance conditions of service for Reserves fol-
your NR career, doing something really lowing the Federal Budget announce-
worthwhile, making a positive contribu- ment.
Maritime Maintain capability for Naval coordination and control of merchant shipping 17 $33,580 June 1 1830-2130 NT Squadron Room (FIMA CMDR Glenn Smith
and to deploy on 2 major exercises and one operation per year. Conference Room) 08 8935 1123
Trade
Darwin Naval Base
Intelligence Provide a shore-based surge capability to fill 10 per cent of Directorate of Na- 22 $33,580
val Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveil- June 1 Session 1 WA HMAS Stirling CMDR Ian McGuckin
lance and Electronic Warfare (DNC4ISREW).
0930-1230 Cinema Complex 08 9311 2569
Legal Capacity to surge to fill 20 per cent of legal PN positions. Provide judicial and 20 $98,580 Sesion 2
advocacy services to support military justice.
1830-2130
Surface Provide 8 personnel trained for service in guided missile and Anzac frigates. 12 $218,000
Provide sufficient Reserve personnel for management of force protection and June 6 1900-2200 NSW HMAS Waterhen LCDR Phil Smith
Combatant logistic preparedness in Force Element Group (FEG) HQ PN positions ashore Conference Room 02 9279 1772
(8 positions).
Provide 21 Armidale Class patrol boat trained personnel. Capacity to surge to 21 $235,000 June 6 1800-2100 S Qld Navy HQ, SQ CMDR Andrew Clowes
Patrol Boat
fill 20 per cent of FEG HQ PN positions ashore (10 positions). Bulimba Barracks 07 3231 1319
Provide one Sea King crew and one Seahawk crew. Capacity to surge to fill 10 16 $315,000 Apollo Rd CMDR Mick Stewart
Aviation
per cent FEG PN positions (16 positions). Bulimba 07 3332 3593
Mine Warfare Conduct all ships’ diving duties in states in which Reserve dive teams are 14 $275,000 June 7 1800-2100 Tas Anglesea Barracks CMDR Dario Tomat
based. Establish a team in northern Australia. Provide Reserve personnel
and Clearance sufficient to conduct route survey for Cairns and Darwin. Capacity to surge Hobart 0412 291 450
Diving to fill 10 per cent of FEG HQ PN positions (11 positions). 03 6223 3706 (a/h)
Submarine Provide 10 qualified personnel for service at sea. Capacity to surge to fill 5 per 10 $196,000 June 8 1900-2200 Vic Victoria Barracks CMDR Joe Lukaitis
cent of FEG HQ positions ashore (7 positions). Melbourne 03 9819 5515
Hydrography Provide one Deployable Geospatial Support Team (DGST), one Mobile Metoc 13 $288,000 LCDR Graeme Furlonger
Team (MMT) and one Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS) manned by
Reserve staff. Capacity for surge to fill 5 per cent of FEG HQ positions (2
03 5950 7138
positions). June 10 0830-1200 S Qld Navy HQ, SQ CMDR Andrew Clowes
Amphibious Provide 16 qualified NR personnel for standby postings for replenishment 16 $241,000 Bulimba Barracks 07 3231 1319
ship, oiler, amphibious and heavy landing ships and landing craft. Capacity to
and Afloat surge to fill 20 per cent of FEG HQ PN positions ashore (6 positions).
Apollo Rd CMDR Mick Stewart
Support Bulimba 07 3332 3593
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4 May 18, 2006
By Graham Davis
ABOVE and bottom right: Head of
Skills learned in the RAN and from a House or Chief Butler - Reservist
very experienced naval dad can mean top Michael McDonald pictured at
jobs in civvy street. Government House, Queensland.
Take the case of RAN Reservists,
LSSTD Michael McDonald, 29, and his CENTRE: Mathew McDonald -
brother LSSTD Mathew McDonald, 25. Senior Household Attendant at
Michael is now the House Manager the Governor-General’s residence,
at Government House Queensland while Yarralumla, in Canberra.
Mathew was recently appointed the Senior
Household Attendant at Government at Government House, Queensland,
House, Canberra. in March 2005. (The Governor is Mrs
Both are vital roles and extra special Quentin Bryce).
skills are needed. Also known as the Head Butler,
But this is also a story about ‘follow- Michael is responsible for the varied high
ing the leader’. profile hospitality requirements provided
Michael at the age of 20 followed his to the Governor and all staff who work at
father WOSTD Garry McDonald into the the vice regal residence.
RAN. Garry served 23 years. Reporting to the Official Secretary
After completing basic training at and Chief of Staff, Michael manages 11
HMAS Cerberus Michael also opted to full-time staff involved in housekeeping,
serve as a naval steward. catering, front of house (footmen), valet-
He was soon on the way up and was ing and laundry.
appointed the steward to the Maritime He also manages 35 casual staff when
Commander (then RADM Geoff Smith they are called in for large functions.
and later RADM Raydon Gates).
“As a senior member of retinue staff,
It was then time to move on and
I’m required to live in with my wife
Michael was posted to the ship’s company
of LPA HMAS Manoora. and two children,” Michael told Reserve
He spent three years at sea serving in News.
the Gulf and Solomons. But what happened to brother
Meanwhile younger brother Mathew Mathew?
has also entered the RAN, done his basics You guessed it. He took Michael’s
and was also on the way up the promotion job as the Senior Household Attendant
ladder as a steward. at Yarralumla after doing his stint in
When Michael left the Maritime Manoora and completing six years with
Commander’s service Mathew took over. the RAN.
Both young men had attained many Michael would like Mathew to
skills, not only from the RAN but from know that his feet are firmly settled in
their father. Queensland and he is not moving on
In his last months in Manoora Michael anytime soon.
applied for and obtained the post of Michael commends the steward spe-
Senior Household Attendant (senior valet) cialty to anyone seeking to join the RAN.
with the Governor-General, MAJGEN The McDonald clan should know
Michael Jeffery, at Yarralumla. which way the knives and forks are set.
In his first months with the Governor Dad and the two sons served a total of
-General, Michael honed his skills even 38 years with the RAN.
further by graduating from the Australian Footnote: Apart from Mathew being
Butler Training School. in the Governor-General’s employ, so are
Still in the RAN, Mathew also moved two other former Maritime Command
on….taking Michael’s billet in Manoora. members.
Michael spent 14 months with Reservist LCDR Mark McConnell is
MAJGEN Jeffery before the opportunity Yarralumla’s House Manager while ex
presented itself for him to head north. CPOSTD Lynette Mace is the Assistant
He was appointed the House Manager House Manager.
6 May 18, 2006
Who has mystery ship mastery? RAN from 1920 to 1927 as a fleet http://www.navy.gov.au/spc/history/
Ship from last December’s Reserve
Yes - it was HMAS Biloela collier. ships/biloela/html. News has been resolved.
Mr Harold Moss 24055 says:
“She was equipped with mount- Since you’re all correct we’re going
“The N Class destroyer you are
ings for 2 x 4in. breech-loading guns to have to get a bit more cagey with the
wondering about is indeed HMAS
but the weapons were never fitted. She next Mystery Ship. It’s pictured below.
Napier. The two white markings
was decommissioned on 14 November Again, best guesses to navyreservenew
on the funnel signify that she is the
1927 when coal-burning cruisers and s@defencenews.gov.au. destroyer leader, as she was, of the
destroyers were disposed of by the As an added incentive, the first
7th flotilla. I served on her 1941-
RAN. She was sold in March 1931 and five with the correct answer
1943. CDRE Arliss (RN), the brother
saw subsequent commercial service
until sunk by an enemy submarine in who also provide their mailing
of the actor (George Arliss), was sen-
addresses ior officer, a very happy ship, even
will receive a free
November 1940.
with the terrible food.”
“Most of the above information was copy of the DVD ‘Voyage of Mr Moss, if you can remember
Was last month’s Mystery Ship and was sold in 1931. She was built located on the Sea Power Centre web- the Nautilus’ reviewed below. back that far, it makes you a fairly
too easy? at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, had a site, while a good portside image of senior citizen. It’s great to hear from
TAILPIECE: The slight doubt you. Thank you for your contribu-
Well, all the entries received were speed of 11 kts, tonnage - 9930 tons, her is on the AWM site.”
length - 382 ft, beam - 54 ft, draft - about the identity of the Mystery tion. Ed.
correct. Others who got it
22 ft 6 ins, armament - fitted for 2- right include Reservist
“Looks like the Biloela, Royal 4 inch guns. The Biloela features in
Australian Fleet Auxiliary collier both the ‘RAN A-Z Ships, Aircraft and CMDR Brian Russell,
Aug 1920 - Nov 1927,” said the ex-RAN Defence civilian
first Reservist with the Navy Basing Shore Establishments’ and ‘Australian Guy Chivers, Adelaide
& Environmental Policy in Navy Warships - Through the Lens 1901- R e s e r v i s t P O D ave
Headquarters, LCDR Bruce Wilson. 1940’ publications.” R i c k a r d , Ta s m a n i a n
State President of the
Not a bad guess, Tug. Very informative. Naval Association Derek
“I believe the ‘mystery ship’ is the Tite, ‘X Birdie RAN’
Royal Australian Fleet Auxiliary (Fleet Ex-Defence civilian, ex-RANVR Skinhead Kelson and
Oiler) Biloela,” said that old salt, cadet and RANR(NS) Reg Bonney DDWMA(N) CMDR
LCDR David Manolas, a Reservist says: “The vessel is HMAS Biloela. David Goble.
whose medal bars appeared on p. 3 She was built entirely of Australian For those interested
of the last Reserve News. “I under- material and design and was launched precise details of HMAS
stand she served from 1920 - 1927, on 10 April 1919 and served with the Biloela can be found at
DDNRS-Vic named
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Expressions of interest are
called for filling 16 positions
to be created in the
Amphibious and
Afloat Support
Group (AASG)
through the Naval Reserve
Capability Enhancement Program.
Of the 16 positions, 15 are
predominately sea-going with
days allocated for use as relief,
maintaining currency and training,
and travel. The remaining position
will remain in AASG for HR
management of AASG Reserve
activities including the existing FRC
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ABOVE: LSCIS Maree Wilson with her proud LCDR SMN PWO or MASC as XO
parents Heather and Alan. Pic by Graham of an AASG Major Fleet Unit;
Davis LEUT SMN as XO of an LCH;
LEUT SMN as OOW in an AASG
Major Fleet Unit;