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AIRF RCEVol. 59, No. 14, August 10, 2017 The official newspaper of the Royal Australian Air Force

New pay system goes live: special four-page guide – CENTRE

BYE-BYE BLUEYWe bid farewell to Heron

and 5FLT Pages 2, 3,

and centre

CO 5FLT WGCDR Lee Read with the Heron remotely piloted aircraft when it flew for the last time at RAAF Base Woomera. Photo: CPL Craig Barrett

2 August 10, 2017RCEAIR FNews

AIR Force has marked the end of an era with a decision to withdraw the Heron remote-ly piloted aircraft from

service.The Heron flew its last mission

from RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Diamond Storm on June 23.

During Diamond Storm, Heron completed 17 sorties in support of the Air Warfare Instructor Course in an intelligence, surveillance and recon-naissance electronic warfare (ISREW) role.

No. 5 Flight is set to be disbanded at the end of the year. The aircraft has played a pivotal role in Air Force’s ability to deliver air-land integration effects in support of our national secu-rity interests including in Afghanistan, where it completed more than 27,000 mission hours during Operation Slipper.

CO 5FLT WGCDR Lee Read said it was immensely satisfying to end with such a successful involvement in Exercise Diamond Storm.

“I want to congratulate the 5FLT team, including our technical work-force from the contractor MDA and our embeds from No. 87 Squadron, JEWOSU and No. 1 Combat Communications Squadron, who all worked together to ensure that 5FLT and Heron closed for business on a high.”

After its last operational mission from Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan on November 30, 2014, Heron then made history by flying in civil-ian airspace for the first time out of Rockhampton airport during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015. This led to the

commencement of operations from its home base at RAAF Base Amberley in 2016.

In October last year, Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove presented the Meritorious Unit Citation to mem-bers of 5FLT during an investiture ceremony.

From January 2010 to November 2014, 5FLT, operating as Task Unit 633.2.7, provided ISREW support to Australian forces and International Security Assistance Force partners in southern Afghanistan. About 500 per-sonnel who were deployed as part of the task unit were recognised.

Air Force has regularly operated the Heron aircraft in restricted military air space from RAAF Base Woomera. The Woomera community has always welcomed 5FLT; this year the hos-pitality moved to the cricket pitch, where locals and Air Force members challenged each other to two matches.

There was definitely a lot of sad-ness from the team watching the Heron taxi in for the final time at both Woomera and Tindal.

“We are really sad to be saying goodbye to this unique capability, especially in Woomera where we have been regular attendees for the past five years,” WGCDR Read said.

D e t a c h m e n t C o m m a n d e r SQNLDR Luke Connell said 5FLT had become a little family.

“While we will miss the interaction within such a small unit, we are also looking forward to the future – as one door closes another one will open.”

CAPT Mark Sandner, who spent the past two years as a sensor opera-tor with 5FLT as an exchange officer

from the Royal Canadian Air Force, said the experience was rewarding.

“It has been a big learning expe-rience; I had no experience with remotely piloted aircraft before com-ing here. I will have a lot to bring to the table when I get back to Canada,” CAPT Sandner said.

A replacement capability is being acquired through Project AIR 7003 and is scheduled to be delivered after 2020. Project AIR 7003 will deliver an armed medium altitude long endur-ance unmanned aircraft system.

Air Force has taken steps to retain and further develop knowledge and experience, including embedding per-sonnel in the US Air Force flying the MQ-9 Reaper.

These personnel will form the core of the future ADF capability to be delivered by AIR 7003.

One focus for the ADF has been to continue to see Heron operations integrated into airspace rather than accommodated, through the normali-sation of operating the remotely-pilot-ed aircraft ops in both military and civil airspace.

“We now have a cadre of some 150 ADF remote pilots and sensor opera-tors who have gained significant expe-rience in Heron operations. Further, we have integrated the Ground Mission System with some 300 intel-ligence support personnel into the crewed ISREW construct,” WGCDR Read said.

“We have learned many lessons from the unit’s operations and we need to provide that input back into a future capability – whatever that may look like.”

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End of an era, as our Heron departs The remarkable journey of 5FLT and its unique “Bluey” has built a firm foundation as we evolve into a fifth-generation Air Force, Jaimie Abbott writes

L-R: FLTLT Matthew Basedow, SQNLDR Phil Parsons and FLTLT Steve Edwards with the Heron in Woomera.

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End of an era, as our Heron departs

5FLT personnel and the Heron in Woomera, South Australia. Photos: CPL Craig Barrett

The Heron takes off for a training sortie in Woomera.

LAC Troy Best, of 5FLT, checks the fibre optic links of the Ground Mission Station in Woomera.

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FLGOFF Kymberlie Morritt

PERSONNEL from No. 86 Wing are participating in a rapid global mobility exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, US, for the first time.

Exercise Mobility Guardian 2017, which began on July 30 and will run until August 12, is designed to provide realistic train-ing in improving air mobility real-world capability and readiness.

86WG members are being supported by personnel from the Air Mobility Training and

Development Unit and Army’s 176 Air Dispatch Squadron.

With 35 international units involved, the exercise is facilitat-ing the development of new tech-niques, showcasing capabilities and preparing allied forces for future operations.

Before leaving for the US, CO No. 36 Squadron and RAAF Detachment Commander WGCDR Peter Thompson said he was look-ing forward to the opportunities and challenges in the two-week exercise.

“Mobility Guardian provides an

excellent opportunity to integrate with foreign partners to further develop our tactics, techniques and procedures,” he said.

“I look forward to seeing how our operations match up with those of the other 11 participating nations, and how we can improve across both air mobility and com-bat support operations.”

With mobility as the focus, the exercise is enabling Air Mobility Group personnel to demonstrate advanced capability to support Defence on operations around the world.

Air mobility in focus

A RAAF KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport refuels a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster.

SQNLDR Leigh Tinker

CPL Lorna Hill is one of the first Australian aircraft structural techni-cians (ASTTECH) training on the new fifth-generation F-35A in the US.

One of four ASTTECHs under-going F-35A training, CPL Hill, of RAAF Base Williamtown, is training in preparation to support the arriv-al of the first two F-35A aircraft in Australia next year.

Her F-35A journey began in January at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where she spent seven weeks at the US Air Force’s F-35 Academic Training Centre.

She said the fifth-generation capa-bility was an exciting change.

“In the classroom we were taught the basics of low observable technol-ogy including repair and restoration processes,” CPL Hill said.

“Low observable maintenance, which is new to most ASTTECHs, requires a lot of concentration and patience as one small mistake may require rework of the entire job and impact aircraft and aircrew survivability.”

The ASTTECHS also completed initial training on ALIS, which is the maintenance management, supply, fault diagnosis, mission planning and training management backbone to the F-35 capability.

“The training I am now exposed to at Luke Air Force Base is not what I expected. I am learning how to main-tain the aircraft from ‘nose to tail’,” CPL Hill said.

“Nose to tail means we work on every aspect of the aircraft, from avi-onics to low observable and every-thing in between. We still have spe-cialists in these areas, but for the most part we will be working on every system. This will be the same for the other trades completing on-the-job-training at Luke Air Force Base.”

February 2017 The RAAF’s F-35

Maintenance Transition Team commences training at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

March 2017 Australia’s first two F-35A

jets make their debut appearance in Australia at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon.

International F-35 lead-ers visit the future home of Australia’s F-35A aircraft at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Release of the F-35 Economic Impact Report, commissioned by Defence and produced by PwC Australia.

April 2017 Australian F-35A aircraft

accumulate more than 1000 flying hours, contributing to more than 85,000 flight hours logged across opera-tional and test aircraft oper-ating in the US and partner nations.

F-35 journey on track

CPL Hill said there was a lot to learn with the F-35A and its fifth- generation systems.

“I was told by one of the Lockheed Martin maintainers that I was to put everything I currently know about the aircraft in a carry bag and hang it on the door,” she said.

“He said I would need that later but, for now, they would coach me

through everything I needed to know.“Working on this new aircraft is

something totally different to what we are used to – I feel so excited, privi-leged and proud to be part of it.”

Since the ASTTECHs’ arrival, air-craft, avionics and armament techni-cians have arrived at Luke Air Force Base, increasing the footprint to 20 Australian maintainers.

Scheduled to return to Australia in mid-2018, CPL Hill will help stand up Australia’s F-35A Integrated Training Centre at Williamtown.

In this role she will impart her knowledge to future F-35A techni-cians ensuring the air combat capabil-ity is grown, developed and sustained into the future.

The F-35 prime contractor,

Lockheed Martin, is currently respon-sible for maintaining the Australian F-35 aircraft assigned to the Pilot Training Centre.

In addition to sustaining the air-craft, Lockheed Martin assists the RAAF to develop its maintenance workforce by providing coaching to the Australians at Luke Air Force Base.

RECENT MILESTONES

An F-35A banks during approach to Avalon

for the 2017 Australian International Airshow.

Photo: SGT Guy YoungInset: ASTTECH

CPL Lorna Hill is training on the F-35A in the US.

5August 10, 2017RCEAIR F News

A NEW Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA) is being prepared, to be implemented when the current WRA expires on November 1, 2017.

It is proposed that the 2017-2020 WRA will have a 6 per cent salary increase over three years.

Director Military Remuneration GPCAPT Jay Clarke said it was designed to be fair, reasonable and affordable and, most importantly, there would be no trade-off of conditions of service to fund the proposition.

Preparation for the 2017-2020 WRA started in November 2016, with regu-lar briefings provided to the CDF and the Commonwealth, represented by the Australian Public Service Commission.

Progress reports are also provided to the three-member autonomous Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal, who will formally consider the 2017-2020 WRA this month and publish their determina-tion in October.

If agreed, the new WRA will take effect on November 2, 2017.

A team from the Directorate of Military Remuneration conducted focus groups in April and May at RAAF Base Edinburgh, HMAS Kuttabul and Lavarack Barracks to find out first-hand which aspects ADF members valued

most about their employment package.Ass i s t an t D i r ec to r Mi l i t a ry

Remuneration Deon Jooste said feed-back indicated that pay was by far the most important element of the total employment package. Flexible work arrangements were important for ADF members starting a family or for those with young children, as were other considerations when career priorities changed.

“While some people value flex-ibility, others place more emphasis on career development and training oppor-tunities, whereas others closer to retire-ment are more focused on their superan-nuation,” Mr Jooste said.

When forming a suitable WRA, the CDF considered a number of elements, including affordability, the Government wage-setting framework, ADF Your Say survey data, focus group data and the current and forecast economic climate.

As the WRA is exempt from provi-sions under the Fair Work Act 2009, ADF members do not engage in enter-prise bargaining like their Defence APS counterparts, nor can they engage in industrial action by withholding labour or vote on the proposed arrangement.

A team from the Directorate of Military Remuneration and service rep-

resentatives conducted 72 information sessions at ADF establishments across Australia between June and August.

Members posted to seagoing vessels, deployed overseas or unable to attend the scheduled base information sessions will be briefed on the proposed arrange-ment through their chain of command.

Ass i s t an t D i r ec to r Mi l i t a ry Remuneration Gavin Mills said mem-bers were well-informed about commu-nity salaries.

“They’re seeing what’s going on in other industries and how flat wages have been,” he said.

“Although everyone would like to get more, there seems to be a lot of real-ism. It’s the no-offsets in this proposal that are the key reason for the level of acceptance we’re seeing.”

He said it was important that ADF pay kept pace with community expecta-tions to benefit recruitment and reten-tion, and for Defence to remain com-petitive.

More information on the WRA road shows is available at defence.gov.au/payandcondi-tions/ADF/WRA.asp. Alternatively, email your questions to the Directorate of Military Remuneration team at WRA.2017@defence.gov.au

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6 August 10, 2017RCEAIR FTalisman Sabre

Bringing the battle to the frontline

FLTLT Liesl Franklin captains a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H Hercules bound for the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Inset: An Army Bushmaster disembarks a C-17A Globemaster at Williamson Airfield. Photos: CPL Oliver Carter

FLTLT Stephanie Anderson

EXERCISE Talisman Sabre was a collection of ‘first times’ for many people in Combat Support Group (CSG) – from the Role 2 Health Facility to the field deploy-ment of the Expeditionary Tactical Automated Security System.

CSG established a Combat Support Task Unit Headquarters (CSTUHQ) dedicated to controlling the expeditionary airbase operations capabilities that were forefront of CSG’s exercise contribution.

The CSTUHQ was a renewed concept being tested to determine the effectiveness of a specialised command and control structure for airbase operations functions.

In the past, airbase operations have lacked authoritative subject matter expertise in air task groups for exercises, so it became clear that airbase operations support was inte-gral to air power.

GPCAPT Robert Barnes, of Task Unit 640, said integrated airbase operations support was vital to air operations and required specialist expertise.

“The Combat Support Division was established to provide specialist advice to Director General Air, and integrate CSG’s capabilities to gen-erate air power,” he said.

“Creating a CSTUHQ for Talisman Sabre provided the com-

FLGOFF Dean Squire

THE Air Force led a multinational fleet of air-craft on a record mission from RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre on July 15.

One of Australia’s biggest peacetime air movements of troops and equipment deployed 500 soldiers from the Townsville-based 3rd Brigade, along with 58 tonnes of vehicles and cargo into the field.

Nine aircraft from Australia, New Zealand and the US created an air-bridge between Townsville and the Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton.

The Hercules C-130 formed the backbone of the mission, joined by the C-17 Globemaster to provide transport options on an industrial scale.

After 60 minutes of flying time from Townsville, troops and equipment were deployed from the aircraft with engines run-ning – standard practice for landing in ‘hostile’ areas.

The aircraft arrived at low level, crossing the Queensland coast in formation only 80m above the ground.

SQNLDR Adrian Willey, of No. 285 Squadron, commanded the operation that had been months in the planning.

“It’s amazing to see such a huge operation come together and a fantastic opportunity for the RAAF to be part of something quite special,” SQNLDR Willey said.

‘The CSTUHQ model was particularly useful where combat support was required at multiple locations. GPCAPT Robert Barnes, Task Unit 640

Seeing the big picture

mander of Task Unit 640 with a dedicated conduit into the expedi-tionary components of CSG.

“We had success in controlling airbase operations support using the CSTUHQ, linked to the com-bat support liaison officer position in Task Unit 640. The CSTUHQ model was particularly useful where combat support was required at multiple locations.”

Establishing the CSTUHQ at RAAF Base Amberley drew person-nel from across Air Force.

ACWs Ebony Bradow and Morgan Hoellfritsch, of 2EHS, were essential to the team that provided 18-hour support every day through-out the exercise.

“Networking and learning how operations are conducted in a higher headquarters was excellent,” ACW Bradow said. “I’ve been able to apply my training to tasks in the CSTUHQ that have had positive impacts on the success of combat support at Rockhampton Airport and Williamson Airfield.”

ACW Hoellfritsch said her expe-rience in the CSTUHQ allowed her to see how combat support directly contributed to air operations.

“It’s broadened my knowledge of CSG’s capabilities,” she said.

Task Unit 640 combat support liaison officer SQNLDR Ian Coffey, of 3SECFOR, said the CSTUHQ successfully provided airbase opera-tions advice from Rockhampton and Shoalwater Bay directly to Commander Task Unit 640, sup-porting aircraft from the RAAF, Royal New Zealand Air Force, US Air Force, US Navy and US Marine Corps, as well as chartered and contracted aircraft supporting the exercise.

“I’ve personally had the oppor-tunity to work in a headquarters controlling the large-scale Talisman Sabre air operations,” he said.

“It was a rare opportunity to see the bigger picture while providing airbase operations expertise to the commander and planners in Task Unit 640.”

Watch video of the air-bridge at video.defence.gov.au/play/5265

7August 10, 2017RCEAIR F Talisman Sabre

SQNLDR Jaimie Abbott

AIR Force gender advisers were deployed for Exercise Talisman Sabre for the very first time as part of the com-mand post exercise (CPX) component in Hawaii.

Fresh from the ADF Operational Gender Adviser course, the first to be held in the Southern Hemisphere, the team was injected into both the White and Blue Forces during the exercise.

Their job was to provide advice to ensure the US and Australia had effec-tively implemented the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR1325) on Women, Peace and Security and the protection of civilians and vulnerable groups.

SQNLDR Karen Brown, a gender adviser within the Combined Forces Air Component Command at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii, said it was a fantastic opportunity to explore how Air Force could incorporate gender perspec-tives into intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, information operations and targeting effects.

“It allowed us to better support mari-time, land and special forces in meeting the objectives of UNSCR1325,” she said.

“In the past, Air Force has acknowl-edged the importance of the human ter-rain. Now, by applying a gender perspec-tive, we are able to maximise our combat power while minimising the effects war has on the very communities we are trying to protect.”

One of the myths dispelled during the exercise was that gender issues are only about women.

A gender perspective is integrated when issues are examined from the point of view of men and women, boys and girls, to identify differences in their needs and priorities.

White Force gender adviser WGCDR Kelley Stewart said she expected that, in the future, applying a gender lens to ADF operations would be business as usual.

“We want to ensure that applying a gender perspective is mainstreamed in the planning and execution of our operations,” she said.

SQNLDR Jaimie Abbott

HIGH-end warfighting skills were put to the test during the command post exercise (CPX) component of Exercise Talisman Sabre.

A simulated war broke out in a sce-nario where a regional conflict took place between neighbouring coun-tries. Meanwhile, an unfriendly power lurked in the background, ready to intervene on the side of the invading country.

The exercise saw both the US and Australia respond to assist the over-whelmed fictitious country of Tetta under a United Nations Security Council Resolution.

The CPX was run independently of the Field Training Exercise (FTX) and took place across a number of loca-tions, including Hawaii and Australia.

The American First Corps used the exercise as an opportunity to be certified as a Combined Task Force (CTF), with the CTF commander and staff based at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.

The pace of the CPX was unrelent-ing, running 24 hours a day for almost two weeks.

At Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii, Air Operations Centre (AOC) staff supported ACAUST AVM Steven Roberton, who assumed the role of Deputy Commander Combined Forces Air Component.

Applying a gender lens

Gender advisers SQNLDR Karen Brown (left) and WGCDR Kelley Stewart chat with AVM Steven Roberton during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: CMSGT Glenn Clark

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AVM Roberton said the ADF team seamlessly integrated into 24/7 opera-tions at the Pacific Air Forces’ 613th AOC.

“The team produced round-the-clock air power flexibility in support of a CTF fighting a simulated fifth-generation ‘near-peer’ foe,” he said.

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Deputy Strategy Guidance Chief SQNLDR Simon Longley said it was a valuable opportunity to exercise inter-operability and high-end warfighting skills at the operational level with US colleagues.

“This is one of the most profes-sionally rewarding activities I have been involved in during my 28 years of service,” he said.

“I thoroughly enjoyed working again with US personnel from all four services.”

Despite the exercise being simulat-ed, real-life practices saw commanders held accountable to international rules of warfare.

Likewise, there was signifi -cant political interplay injected into the exercise, reaffirming the whole-of-government approach to military intervention under a UN mandate.

Finally, there was also a responsi-bility to include humanitarian aid and assistance in a simulated environment where large numbers of people had become displaced due to the fighting.

The success of the exercise means the US and Australia have greater understanding of how they can work together more efficiently in a com-bined response to any future con-tingency operations, ranging from humanitarian and disaster response to high-intensity conflict.

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XO 6SQN SQNLDR Shannon Kennedy (left) reunites with old friend CMDR David Harris, US Navy, during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: SGT Peter Borys

Cyber teams unite in USSQNLDR Jaimie Abbott

FOR the first time, the RAAF’s defensive cyber operations team fought a cyberspace battle within the Talisman Sabre exercise con-struct.

No. 462 Squadron is the RAAF’s only operational cyber unit and its members deployed to Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii for high end defensive cyber operations.

With their US counterparts from the 613th Air Operations Centre (AOC) and the 501st Cyber Protection Team, they defended a virtual AOC against a near-peer cyber adversary.

In the simulated cyberspace war, the enemy hacked and dis-rupted systems that in real life would affect air operations and therefore disrupt those command-ing the air forces.

Detachment commander 462SQN SQNLDR Daniel Rose said he was impressed with how quickly the US and Australian cyber defence teams meshed.

“The technical diversity of slightly differing tools and tech-niques, along with close com-munication between team leads, facilitated rapid detections and responses,” he said.

The bilateral training in Hawaii provided the opportunity to integrate with US cyber defend-ers, practising against contempo-rary cyber threats in a realistic environment.

FLGOFF Graham Orams

TWO Growler pilots who became close friends after an exchange posting in the US have come together again for Exercise Talisman Sabre.

CMDR David ‘Rooster’ Harris is CO of the US Navy Growler ‘Scorpion’ Squadron, VAQ-132.

He and SQNLDR Shannon ‘Bird’ Kennedy, XO No. 6 Squadron, met in 2014 when they were re-training on the EA-18G Growler.

SQNLDR Kennedy was posted to VAQ-132 on exchange in 2015.

CMDR Harris said SQNLDR Kennedy was embedded with VAQ-132 to learn processes and tactics asso-ciated with the Growler, in preparation for 6SQN’s transition.

“What began as a working rela-tionship, soon developed into a lasting friendship,” CMDR Harris said.

“For a little over two years, Bird was a pilot and one of my department heads at VAQ-132.

“We became very good friends and his wife and my wife became very good friends, too.

“Our kids were also on the same swim team, so we really have a great professional relationship and our entire families have a great personal relation-ship – and we still keep in contact.”

SQNLDR Kennedy said he, too, had good memories of the exchange posting to the US.

“I did two years with VAQ-132; it was an excellent squadron,” he said.

“I had a great time there and filled

Lasting friendship

a myriad of jobs, including acting XO. I learnt my electronic attack trade there with the US Navy as well – it was certainly a career highlight.”

The two friends found themselves working together again – this time for Talisman Sabre.

VAQ-132 played a major role in the

exercise, while 6SQN, which was only recently stood up as a Growler squad-ron, was involved on a smaller scale.

Based i n Whidbey I s l and , Washington, US, VAQ-132 took more than 200 sailors and aircrew to the exercise where they worked closely with 1SQN and 6SQN.

“We came to Australia to train with one of our oldest and best allies,” CMDR Harris said.

“Our goal was to take part in real-istic war-type scenarios, but also work through new tactics, techniques and procedures. The focus of the squadron was to meet that overall mission.”

Saturday, 19 August 20170830 to 1700 hrs

Comfort Inn Airport International 57 – 73 Yass Road

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Details contact: WO1 Warren BarnesPO Box 1065, Singleton NSW 2330

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9August 10, 2017RCEAIR F Talisman Sabre

CPL Mark Doran

AIR Force’s new field kitchens were deployed for the first time into an operational environment during Exercise Talisman Sabre to feed the troops hot meals at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA).

Eight students on the Deployed Catering Capability Course and their two instructors assembled an ELC-150 and two ELC-500 con-tainerised catering kitchen units at Williamson Airfield.

Because of the large footprint of the capability, Talisman Sabre was the perfect opportunity to run the course, then provide a cater-ing effect for Battlegroup Pegasus and the Role 2 (E) hospital, as well as the various Australian and US units also working at Williamson Airfield.

When the Air Force kitchen was ready, a smaller Army field kitchen already in use was collapsed and the Army cooks joined the Air Force team to work in the modern facility.

WOFF Bradley Parmenter, of Combat Support Group, said the joint team of cooks provided about 1400 meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner from the two ELC-500 kitch-en units, while the smaller ELC-150 was used to produce desserts and special dietary meals.

“They also provided a midnight meal for about 100 personnel on shift work,” he said.

“At the peak of the exercise the cooks pumped out about 1650 meals, three times a day.

“The kitchen units have com-mercial equipment installed, which

A CULTURE OF TEAMWORKCPL Mark Doran

AFTER serving with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), a Chinese woman decided to come to Australia to study hos- pitality.

She fell in love with the country and she decided to stay.

ACW Yan Jin, of No. 13 Squadron, joined the PLAAF when she was 18.

After two years she transferred to the PLA for another year to continue working in radio communications.

ACW Jin said life was completely different as a member of the largest air force in Asia, especially compared to her new life as a cook with the RAAF.

“It’s very strict discipline in the PLA – the process from recruit training to initial employment training is similar in Australia, but it’s a totally different lifestyle,” she said.

“The biggest difference between the two militaries is the value of team-work within the RAAF.

“Within the RAAF we always work as a team, but in the PLA we didn’t concentrate on teamwork as much – it’s a lot more about personal develop-ment.”

ACW Jin said she ran a daycare business for two years after she arrived in Australia, then opened a small restaurant in Melbourne.

“After a while I decided it was enough because I wanted to spend more time with my young son,” she said.

“Living in Melbourne as a single mother wasn’t easy, especially as I don’t have any family in Australia – I realised I needed a secure job.

“I decided to pay back the sup-port I’d been given, so I became an Australian citizen and joined the Air Force.”

ACW Jin said she enjoyed her new life and the posting to RAAF Base Darwin.

“Everyone is nice, but the best part of Air Force are the values of respect and teamwork,” she said.

“Everyone always wants to help each other.

“I’m studying for my Bachelor of Logistic Management so maybe I can be an officer one day.”

During Exercise Talisman Sabre ACW Jin was a student on the Deployed Catering Capability Course, members of which assembled an ELC-150 and two ELC-500 contain-erised catering kitchen units at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton.

She said sometimes she was given the opportunity to use her traditional cooking skills in the Air Force kitchen.

“Defence is multicultural anyway, which is another part of Air Force I enjoy – I get to meet people from dif-ferent countries all the time,” ACW Jin said. “I love Australia.”

ACW Yan Jin during the Deployed Catering Capability Course at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: LS Jake Badior

Good food, good morale

the cooks are already trained on, so it’s just a matter of erecting it and turning on the power.”

The ELC-500 can be deployed in about two hours with four per-sonnel and is designed to cater for up to 800 people.

The kitchen units comprise two 20 foot containers which are inter-connected to provide preparation, cooking and serving areas.

WOFF Parmenter said using the three kitchen units meant a total of 26 containers needed to be transported on 14 semi-trail-ers to SWBTA from RAAF Base Amberley.

“An ELC-500 weighs about eight tonnes,” he said.

“They have their own ice machines capable of producing 500kg ice a day.

“We also brought 10 container

refrigerators and freezers to store the food, as well as three potable water bladders to store 7500 litres of water with another three bladders for waste-water storage.”

Cook LAC Lex Fallon, of No. 13 Squadron, said the most impor-tant part of erecting the kitchen units was how good food boosted morale, especially on a long exer-cise.

“Our mission was to get in, feed the troops, then get out,” he said.

“It’s always good to participate in large exercises and Talisman Sabre is a good opportunity to see what it would be like to be deployed overseas.

“The food we produced was exceptional. It was a challenge feeding so many people but we adapted to the task and pushed out high-standard meals.”

LAC Lex Fallon works in the deployable field kitchen at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: LS Jake Badior

Complex and challengingEXERCISE Talisman Sabre fin-ished on July 25, after meeting a number of key milestones and achievements.

CJOPS VADM David Johnston said the exercise, now in its sev-enth iteration, had been the most complex, challenging and fulfilling Talisman Sabre to date.

“Cooperation between the ADF, other government agencies and the forces of the US and other interna-tional participants has been excep-tional,” VADM Johnston said.

“The exercise has given all par-

ticipants, from the staff of the high-est headquarters down to the most junior servicemen and women, a rich training experience.”

Two years in the planning, Talisman Sabre involved about 33,000 participants, 36 warships and more than 220 aircraft.

“The purpose of the exercise was to advance Australian and US interoperability in warfare against a similarly equipped, trained and motivated adversary,” VADM Johnson said.

“The exercise also included

emerging features of modern war-fare such as space and cyber chal-lenges.”

A focus of the exercise was the implementation by both Australian and US militaries of the objectives in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 – Women, Peace and Security.

Talisman Sabre and its associ-ated infrastructure stretched from the east coast of the US to Alaska, Korea, Japan, Hawaii, Darwin, Brisbane and Canberra.

10 15RCEAIR FCentrepiece August 10, 2017

YOUR DUTY IS DONE

As Air Force says goodbye to its first remotely piloted aircraft, we take a look how the capability evolved and set us on a path to the future

Heron, Air Force’s remotely piloted aircraft, was a key asset in the conduct of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2014.

The vehicles were flown by a small contingent of Air Force and Army personnel from the coalition airbase at Kandahar.

Heron missions supported Australian efforts on the ground by providing intelligence informa-tion on insurgent activities directly to commanders in the tactical situ-

ation. Heron had the capacity to carry a number of capabilities on any single mission and provided a versatile array of information depending on the requirements of the customer.

Information was analysed and processed in real time. The com-mander had the benefit of not only having eyes and ears on a target but also a wide range of specialist imaging and sensory information to build a more accurate picture of the battlespace.

Operation Slipper was Australia’s

military contribution to the interna-tional campaign against terrorism, piracy and improving maritime security. Under this operation our forces contributed to the efforts of the North Atlantic Treaty Organ-isation-led International Secu-rity Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. ISAF sought to bring security, stability and prosperity to Afghanistan and aimed to prevent the country again becom-ing a safe haven for international terrorists. The operation also sup-ported the US-led International

Coalition Against Terrorism.

The Heron measures a running length of 27 feet, 10 inches with a wingspan of 54 feet, 5 inches.

Her maximum take-off weight was listed at 2530lbs and she could carry a 550lb payload.

Power for the Heron was supplied by a single Rotax 914 turbo-charged, air- and water-cooled, 4-cylinder light class aviation engine of 115 horsepower with Austrian origins. This Rotax powerplant has also proven

popular in other military UAV mounts and was developed from the preceding Rotax 912 series.

The engine was mounted in a rather unconventional “pusher” engine arrangement (as opposed to a “puller” propeller arrange-ment).

Top speed for the UAV is 210kph with an operational range of up to 350kph and a service ceiling of over 30,000 feet. In its base configuration, the Heron can remain airborne for up to 40 hours at a time.

No. 5 Flight First CO WGCDR Lyle Holt, 2010;

last CO WGCDR Lee Read, 2017.

Afghanistan operations Under Project Nankeen, the

then-DMO signed a contract with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) in 2009 to lease Heron RPA.

In September 2009 Cadre crews deploy to Kandahar Airfield to set-up the ADF Heron Detachment (Rotation 1).

Heron begins flying independent missions in January 2010 as Task Unit 633.2.7.

No. 5 Flight (5FLT) is first estab-lished within No. 82 Wing, Air Combat Group, on January 18, 2010.

Initial cadre and up to Rotation 3 conduct flying training in Canada.

After Rotation 5, all training is conducted at RAAF Bases Amberley and Woomera. The first flights from Woomera were in March 2011.

Heron operator LT Marcus Case is killed in Afghanistan on May 30, 2011.

5FLT transfers to No. 92 Wing, Surveillance and Response Group, on April 4, 2013.

A flight on November 30, 2014, by FLTLTs Edwards and Basedow marks the end of Afghanistan operations.

By the end of the Heron contri-bution to Operation Slipper in December 2014, a cadre and 15 rotations comprising about 450 personnel from all three services flew more than 27,000 hours in theatre. In this time, 2480 mis-sions were conducted, and a 96 per cent mission success rate was achieved.

Post Operation Slipper – cadre instructor training is conducted in Israel in January and February 2015.

Australian operations The first flight into C Class air-

space occurs on June 24, 2015. Heron flies missions during

Exercise Talisman Sabre in July 2015.

The first flight at RAAF Base Amberley occurs on April 12, 2016, followed by the first conver-sion course conducted with per-sonnel solely from Amberley (this was the second-ADF run conver-sion course).

Heron deploys to RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance electronic warfare (ISREW) and strike coordination and reconnais-sance sorties with a US Air Force B-52 from Guam.

5FLT awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation on June 13, 2016.

Exercise Diamond Storm 2017 is the first fully integrated exercise with the Heron being included during the high-intensity periods providing ISREW to assist with intelligence support for the inau-gural AWIC course.

The last flight is conducted by FLTLT Edwards and SQNLDR Basedow at RAAF Base Tindal on June 23, 2017.

HERON’S KEY

MILESTONES

A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM

Heron personnel deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, for Rotation 1.Photo: SGT Andrew Eddie

Geospatial imagery analyst LAC Ashleigh Riordan analyses footage from the Heron.Photo: CPL Melina Mancuso

Geospatial imagery analyst CPL Amanda Campbell watches a

mission unfold in the Ground Mission Station at Kandahar Airfield in

Afghanistan. Photo: PO Paul Berry

Three F/A-18 Hornets on the RAAF Base Tindal runway pause to allow the Heron to take off during Exercise Diamond Storm 2017.Photo: SGT Andrew Eddie

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Online: (Internet) http://www.defence.gov.au/payandconditions/ (DRN) http://drnet/People/Pay-and-Conditions/Pages/Pay-and-Conditions.aspx

Defence One PayslipFrom August 21st 2017, Payslips can be accessed in Self Service via the Defence Protected Network – DPN (formerly DRN) or the Home Portal (Internet) at: Employee Self Service > My Pay > My ADF Pay > Payslips ADF

The main Payslip page will display a list of available payslips from the first pay period after Defence One go live, with the most current payslip at the top. For payslips prior to this date, please go to: Employee Self Service > My Pay > My ADF Pay (History) > Payslip ADF

What are the key changes to your payslip?1. Headings, some terminology and layout have changed.

2. A year to date Pay Summary for Gross, Tax, Deductions and Net Pay is displayed at the top of the Payslip.

3. The entire Pay is now displayed in Current and Prior Columns.

» Current Column displays earnings and deductions for the Current pay period. » Prior Column displays earnings and deductions that relate to a Prior period (eg. both positive and negative retrospective

variations).4. Recreation and other forms of leave are now shown in hours and days, and for Long Service Leave in days and months.

Each 8 hours is a day.

5. When a member takes leave in a pay period, the payslip will show the salary component for the working period of the fortnight, and the leave amount in dollars for the leave component of the fortnight.

YOUR PAYSLIP HAS CHANGED: The new Defence One Payslip will display ALL payment information for

the current pay period, including any pay variations. Turn the page to see.

Your current self service payslip

Mapping the changes from the current payslip to your new payslip

1Fortnightly Pay, Allowances and adjustments are now displayed under the Earnings Heading

2Fortnightly Deductions are now split out into the Headings: Taxes, Tax Exemption, Before-Tax Deductions, and After-Tax Deductions

3Adjustments related to a previous Fortnight will now appear under the section Prior for all relevant headings. For example: If the variation relates to an allowance or salary, the adjustment will appear in the Prior column under the Heading Earnings

4There is no longer a Normal Fortnightly Entitlement section

5Fortnightly Allotments and Net Pay Distribution will now appear under Disbursement Details

6Employer Superannuation Contributions will appear under the same heading

7Absence Balances now display the current balance as at the end date of the Pay Period. Amounts are displayed in hours, days and in days and months for Long Service Leave Entitlement

PAY PERIOD: Commencing on payday Thursday (Day 1) and ending on the Wednesday (Day 14).

PAY CENTRE: The Pay Centre number is used for administration purposes to identify the transactor group that administers your pay and assists with pay enquiry referrals. Please quote when making enquiries about your pay or leave.

CATEGORISATION: Categorisation is for the purposes of determining eligibility for certain allowances and where applicable, accommodation charges.

» Member with dependants (MWD). » Member with dependants (Unaccompanied) (MWD-U). » Member without dependants (MWOD)

PAY SUMMARY: Provides a summary for both the current pay period and the financial year to d/ate (FYTD) for the following elements: Gross, Taxes, Deductions and Net Pay.

EARNINGS: Each earning will be displayed separately for the current and prior period (and total for the pay); for example, salary, leave, HDA/NRP and other allowances. Regularly check these details to ensure salary and allowance payments are correct. If there are any retrospective amounts, these will be displayed in the “Prior” column.

UNITS: The Units column under Earnings shows the sum of each Earning for that period. Units can appear as Hours (112 per f/n) or days (14 max) and is multiplied by the Rate to calculate the fortnightly amount.

PRIOR: The Prior section of your Payslip shows any Earnings and Deductions which are a result of retrospective changes. Any amount in the Prior column shows the changed retrospective amount applying to previous pay periods.

TAXES: The amount for the Year to Date (YTD), current and prior period for each tax class paid and the total summed. Additional tax is not displayed as a separate amount.

TAX EXEMPTION: Where applicable, each tax exemption (23AD or 23AG) will be displayed including the date from and date to.

BEFORE-TAX DEDUCTION: Includes any deductions that are taken from gross pay. Each deduction will be displayed separately for the YTD, current and prior period (and total for the pay). In the case of recovery of an amount by instalments, the remaining balance to be recovered will be displayed.

AFTER-TAX DEDUCTION: Includes any deductions that are taken after required taxes are applied. Each deduction will be displayed separately for the YTD, current and prior period (and total for the pay). In the case of recovery of an amount by instalments, the remaining balance to be recovered will be displayed.

EMPLOYER SUPER CONTRIBUTIONS (NOT INCLUDED IN NET PAY): The Superannuation Fund will be displayed with the amount for the YTD and current period, which excludes any retrospective adjustments. Any applicable retrospective amounts will be displayed in the “Prior” column (Not applicable for ADF SUPER or CHOICE).

ABSENCE BALANCES: Absence Entitlements are displayed here in the following order:

» War Service Leave » Purchased Recreation Leave » Total Recreation Leave » Long Service Leave

Total Recreation Leave includes Basic Recreation Leave, Environmental Leave (Field, Flying, Sea Going), Additional Recreation Leave and Extra Recreation Leave.

DISBURSEMENT DETAILS: The details of the financial institution(s), BSB and account number to which your pay has been credited.

MESSAGES: May display important pay messages relevant to all members for the current or an upcoming pay period.

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Where do I go for help for pay queries?Navy & Air Force:

Call 1800 DEFENCE (1800 333 362), email yourcustomer.service@defence.gov.au, or visit your local Customer Service Centre.

Army:

Contact your unit administration staff. For those members serving in the non Army groups, call 1800 DEFENCE (1800 333 362), email yourcustomer.service@defence.gov.au, or visit your local Customer Service Centre.

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“The Defence One solution increases the responsiveness and accuracy of the member pay process, providing a positive result for Defence and ADF members.” AIRCDRE Henrik Ehlers, DGPERS-AF said. “I am confident that Defence One will support our journey to become a fifth-generation Air Force by ensuring faster, efficient and consistent processes.”

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Feature RCEAIR F August 10, 201716

AFTER eight years of working in a pathology laboratory, CPL Eryn Wright decided it was time for a change from

her antisocial job into the exciting role as a RAAF medic.

CPL Wright joined the RAAF in 2010 where, after graduating from 1RTU, she completed 18 months of medic training before her first posting. Today, CPL Wright is an advanced medical assistant at RAAF Base Darwin.

Initially dreaming of becoming an Air Force pilot in her childhood, CPL Wright decided to go to university first, where she fell into the science and medical field.

With a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in her pocket, the medic role was appealing to CPL Wright.

“I worked in a pathology labora-tory for about eight years but I just found it very antisocial,” she said.

“I loved the diagnostic control that I had, but you don’t get much inter-action with people because you put headphones in and you do your work, so I wanted to do something that was more interactive.”

On a day-to-day basis, CPL Wright’s main duties can include sick

parade, vaccination parades, wound care, working with and interacting with civilian staff such as nurses and physiotherapists, and any additional requirements from the doctors.

Having recently returned from deployment in April, CPL Wright found the comparison between work-ing her day-to-day job and working overseas very similar. One of the differences, however, was the oppor-tunity to work in a small team of four personnel.

“I worked with one doctor, another medic and a nurse – that was our whole medical team and, therefore, we got to have a little more follow-through,” she said.

“We had a lot more overview of the patients and their care while on deployment, where as here in Darwin members will come in and make an appointment with a doctor, and we don’t necessarily see that side of it.”

CPL Wright believes one of the greatest challenges of her job is patient care because of its unpredict-able nature.

“There is not one way to treat a particular condition, a wound, or what someone has come in for,” she said.

“You have to solve problems based

FLGOFF Deanna Ellick catches up with medic CPL Eryn Wright in our new series profiling our people

LIFE IN THE RAAF

Accept the challenge

on what is presented and sometimes it can be really challenging, particularly when a patient’s requirements are more specific.”

CPL Wright’s passion for her job has led her back to university where

she is studying a Bachelor of Clinical Practice.

Despite the added pressure of completing her degree, she plans to continue her career in the RAAF and build on her goals.

“Being deployed was my first goal and having now met that, I’m trying to plan my next ones,” she said.

“If you are considering becoming a medic, I urge you to accept the chal-lenge and go for it.”

CPL Eryn Wright, of 2EHS, conducts clinical observations of a patient at RAAF Base Darwin.Photo: AB Kayla Hayes

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INSPIRED by the lifesaving treat-ment she received as a child, OFFCDT Emma Halliday has decided to give back.OFFCDT Halliday is this year’s

Air Force ambassador for the Defence Blood Challenge and has been giving back – now that she can – for the last year and a half.

As a child, OFFCDT Halliday was diagnosed with chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). ITP is a rare autoimmune disorder where a person’s blood does not clot properly because antibodies destroy the plate-lets that help blood to clot.

Blood is partly made up of small cell-like bodies called platelets (thrombocytes) that are important in blood clotting. A healthy person has a count of between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets, but a person with ITP may have a count of 20,000 or lower.

“In my case, my platelet count was as low as 1000,” OFFCDT Halliday said.

“Between the ages of 11-17, I was intermittently readmitted to hospital to receive blood and plasma transfusions, alongside steroids.”

She said it wasn’t until she was finally able to maintain a normal platelet count that she was officially given the all clear in 2015.

The 20-year-old Bachelor of Business student said once she was given the all clear she moved into the next phase of her life and joined the Air Force.

“A few years ago I wasn’t allowed to do anything without consulting my

CPL Bill Solomou catches up with the 2017 blood challenge ambassador, OFFCDT Emma Halliday

specialist,” she said. “Now, because of the blood products I received, I am able to do anything.

“I am grateful and very apprecia-tive of the treatment I received, so par-ticipating in the blood challenge as an ambassador is the least I can do.”

OFFCDT Halliday said she was a prime example that donating truly helped people and she now wanted to lead by example and show that they count and plasma is as important as blood.

“Although one donation helping three people may seem like just a sta-tistic, it is real,” she said.

Her advice to Air Force personnel is to roll up their sleeves and give – even if they haven’t done so before.

“For a small amount of time and discomfort, you can change another person’s life.”

‘Although one donation helping three people may seem like just a statistic, it is real.

OFFCDT Emma Halliday,ADFA

Time to roll up your sleeves

OFFCDT Emma Halliday is Air Force’s blood challenge

ambassador for 2017.Photo: Ned Meldrum

A NEW recruitment campaign titled ‘The ADF Surprised Us’ was launched on July 28 to attract the best talent from Australia’s diverse population.

The campaign features cultur-ally diverse ADF members sharing their stories to encourage more Australians to consider a career in the ADF.

The ADF members featured in the campaign are from Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Indigenous and Caucasian backgrounds, and many serve in science, technology, engi-neering and mathematics roles.

CDF ACM Mark Binskin said the ADF was respected as a highly skilled and professional military force.

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Harnessing diverse talent

the widest possible talent,” ACM Binskin said.

“As a proud multicultural nation, Australia’s top talent represents a variety of languages, culture and backgrounds. That diversity chal-lenges traditional thinking and pro-duces innovative solutions – quali-ties that set the ADF apart.”

Defence Minister Marise Payne said Defence’s greatest asset was its people.

“The ADF should reflect the diverse society that is Australia today,” Minister Payne said.

“A diverse workforce provides a greater range of ideas and insights to challenge accepted norms and will help strengthen our capability and our operational effectiveness.”

For more information on the campaign, visit defencejobs.gov.au/family

CDF ACM Mark Binskin at the launch of new recruitment campaign ‘The ADF Surprised Us’ in Sydney.Photo: LS Tom Gibson

The 2017 Defence Blood Challenge will run from September 1 to December 8 and aims to exceed 7000 donations. This year donors are encour-aged to donate more than once by donating whole blood and plasma.

Defence personnel and their families are encouraged to book their appointments now for the challenge. For all group bookings coordinators should contact the National Community

Relations Line on 1300 886 524; for individual appointments donors should call the National Contact Centre on 13 14 95. An appointment time can also be requested online at donate-blood.com.au/donate#request-appointment.

Once you have made your dona-tion, log on to the Defence Blood Challenge page (donateblood.com.au/red25/defence) and register the donation against the relevant group or service.

The Defence Blood Challenge intranet page can be found at http://drnet.defence.gov.au/Associate Secretary/MECC/DefenceCorporateEventsand-Campaigns/Pages/Defence%20Blood%20Challenge.aspx

Red25 is the group donation program of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service. Its goal is to rally organisations and groups to achieve 25 per cent of the blood donations needed across Australia.

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AIR Force Reserves worked the equiva-lent of more than 950 full-time years of effort last financial year.

Key to this capability are department identifications (DEPTIDs) and activ-ity codes – the correct use of these is an important part of the administration pro-cess for managing the reserve force.

DEPTIDs are the numbers assigned in PMKeyS to units and are used when sub-mitting reserve attendances through PSS or on form AE126-1 Reserve Attendance Diary.

Director-General Reserves AIRCDRE Bob Rodgers said the correct allocation of activity was a key element in managing the pay process.

“This helps to identify the capability that individuals and the Air Force Reserve as a whole provide to Defence and to Air Force in particular,” he said.

“There are times when the informa-tion may justify the use of days for certain tasks.”

During 2016-17 the reserve workforce contributed more than 210,000 Reserve Service Days (RSDs), which equates to over 950 full-time years of effort.

This contribution, in addition to that provided by members who performed duty on SERVOPC (continuous full-time service), adds up to more than 1000 years of reserve input to capability.

While it is easier to capture informa-tion on members who are on SERVOPC, it is harder to capture the detail of RSDs across Air Force because of the lack of

attention paid to use of correct DEPTIDs and activity codes.

The nature of reserve employment means that some members may work in several areas.

Through the application of correct DEPTIDs and activity codes, the capture and analysis of all information recorded in global payroll can be accurate and enable the opportunity to finetune the workforce and prioritise the delivery of capability.

Information such as this can be used to inform CAF, ACAUST, FEG com-manders and senior leaders of the positive effect the reserve provides to capability. Importantly, the information is also used to inform RSD budget priorities.

Members have or will shortly receive advice from their posted or sponsor unit of their RSD allocation for FY17-18 and the codes to be used.

“Please take care to follow the advice and input the codes that have been pro-vided to you,” AIRCDRE Rodgers said.

“For those members who have alloca-tions from a number of units, ensure you use the correct codes for the correct tasks.

“This will enable you and your unit or sponsor to accurately track your efforts and the efforts of all reserve members.”

He said supervisors and managers were equally responsible for ensuring the accurate use of DEPTIDs and activity codes.

“When approving diary submissions this is a check to be carried out,” he said.

“These simple steps go a long way in recording the capability delivered in our total workforce system better.”

Tracking our capabilityReserves are a key component of our capability.Photo: Lauren Larking

Personnel – 192Projects – 78Force protection – 77Misc – 74Logistics – 65Training and development – 58Flying and flying related – 41Safety – 39Capbility management development – 38Public affairs – 34Executive support to management – 34Aircraft maintenance – 34Airfield operations – 32

Health – 28Command and control – 27Engineering and technical gov-ernance – 22Exercises – 21Individual training – 17Intelligence – 15Airspace management – 14Communications – 13

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CPL Andrew Mason, of the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine, with his Good Show Award.Photo: CPL Craig Barrett

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Right: Aircraft life support fitter SGT Julie Hill, of 92WG, fits a flying helmet to a Kaurna Plains School student during a NAIDOC Week event at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: CPL Colin Dadd

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APPROPRIATE footwear is commonly overlooked and is not considered to be important. However, just the opposite is

true. The right footwear should support your posture and the type of training you’re undertaking, and a little bit of knowledge in this area can help you maintain a healthy body.

There are a few things you need to consider when choosing a pair of shoes.

First and foremost, what is the main purpose of use? Do you need more than one pair of sports shoes?

If you plan on doing a lot of running but also conduct regular cross-training activities, the answer to this is probably yes.

Picking a shoe by brand or its looks is unlikely to be the right fit for you – unless you’re very lucky.

Well-conditioned runners and lighter-built personnel may have more options when it comes to shoe selection, such as minimalist and lightweight running shoes.

Typically, these types of shoes require a transition phase to avoid injury.

It’s easier when it comes to cross training.

Static or semi-mobile activities such as resistance training, circuits, balance or agility work will benefit from a lower profile heel.

The one exception is platform-lifting shoes that are specifically designed to aid the user in certain Olympic lifts.

There is one thing above all else that is essential – identifying which of the following best describes your posture at the ankle joint:

pronation, where the ankle leans inward;

supination, where the ankle leans outward; and

neutral, where the centre mass of the lower limb and ankle remain in line with the base of the heel.A small amount of pronation is opti-

mal as it aids in efficiency as we move. However, as a rough guide, a shoe

that supports you well close to the neutral position is a good place to start.

Failure to do so can bring about or exacerbate a large variety of issues, including lower back complaints, joint issues, muscular soreness or stress disor-ders such as compartment syndrome.

Of course, if you’re experiencing problems in this area, report to the medi-cal centre at your base.

Remember, your joints need to last a lifetime, so spend the money on quality training shoes and replace them at least twice a year.

Wearing the wrong training shoes can lead to serious injury. Photo: CPL Bill Solomou

22 August 10, 2017RCEAIR FHealth & Fitness

Look for shoes that are specific to the activity, for example running, walking, cross training, weightlift-ing, or hiking.

Be willing to try different brands to find the right fit.

Sports shoes are an investment, so you may have to spend more money to get quality.

Get professionally measured.

Know what arch type you have. Shop for shoes in the afternoon

when your feet are more likely to be swollen (your feet swell during vigorous exercise).

Let the shop assistant know if you suffer from blisters, shin splints or tendonitis.

Remember that most people have different sized feet – measure both.

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Basketballers on pointCPL Bill Solomou

AS AUSTRALIA’S latest basket-ball sensation Patty Mills was sign-ing autographs in Canberra, ADF personnel were inspired to reach great heights and competed in the ACT/Wagga Defence Interservice basketball Competition at ADFA from July 29-30.

More than 40 ADF person-nel representing Air Force, Navy, Army, ADFA and RMC were fast-breaking across the court to show-case their skills.

The aim of the tournament was to select players for the men’s and women’s teams to represent ACT/Wagga at the 2017 Australian D e f e n c e F o r c e B a s k e t b a l l Association (ADFBA) champion-ships.

The ADFBA championships are scheduled to be played at RAAF Base Edinburgh from December 1-10 and team se lec t ion is under way.

The female final at ADFA was played between Navy and a com-bined Air Force and Army team.

The combined team dominated the first half, with Navy putting up a late challenge to lose by 3 points, 24-21.

Air Force coach SQNLDR Janeter Turnbull said the players did brilliantly considering the short lead-up to the event.

“Everyone performed better each game they played and in the end it was a really close competition,” SQNLDR Turnbull said.

The much-anticipated men’s final between Army and the young ADFA team saw a rough, tough and entertaining game. Army went into

the final undefeated and maintained that winning streak by taking out the final by 5 points, 24-19.

Army playing coach WO2 Chris Grant said their tactic was to go hard at the ball.

“We tried to get physical early and dominate the rebounds,” WO2 Grant said.

“It was a great team effort.”

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‘Everyone performed better each game they played and in the end it was a really close competition.

SQNLDR Janeter Turnbull,Air Force basketball coach

Left: FLTLT Bayleigh Potter brings the ball back into play during the ACT/Wagga Defence Interservice Basketball Competition grand final at ADFA. Above: Playing for the combined Air Force and Army women’s basketball team, LEUT Kiri Nothdurft attempts a shot during the grand final. Photos: CPL Bill Solomou

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FSGT Gill Rutledge prepares to shoot as her Navy opponent moves in to smother during the ACT/Wagga Defence Interservice Basketball Competition grand final at ADFA in Canberra. Photo: CPL Bill Solomou