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newsArmy 2020—Trusted

Professionals 07ANZAC DAY 2014 18

Exercise Pacific Kukri complete 10

peopleEngineers build DOC huts 06

NZ as Peacekeepers 08Smart Ideas wanted 11

NZ Army Band Golden Jubilee 24Once in a lifetime experience 25

trainingSNCO Course Top students 10

Enhanced Infantry Company 12Exercise Henry Tucker 16

sportBurnham Cycling 26

Golf Update 27

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COVER: Lieutenant Colonel Rose King. See story page 20.

The future of Army food is in good hands, with 2CSSB, 3CSSB and WRSC competitors performing well at the Wellington Culinary Fare and Food Show this month.

The New Zealand Army had personnel from WRSC and 3CSC competing individually, with a team from WRSC fighting to defend the Ian McLennan Trophy. A team from 2CSSB representing NZ Army was up against teams from the Royal New Zealand Navy and the NZDF Hospitality Services contractor ESS, for the new Te Ope Katua O Aotearoa Trophy. 2CSSB would have liked to have put up a team for the Ian McLennan Trophy, but was unable to spare the manpower due to Ex ALAM HALFA commitments.

The successful 2CSSB team will compete in the Toque d’Or competition at the NZ Culinary Fare in Auckland, 17 to 19 August against 11 other civilian catering training establishments.

The Fallen Heroes Trust has presented CPL Dion Taka with a cheque that will enable him to purchase all of the specialist air rifle shooting equipment he needs to pursue his Para-Olympic dream.

Dion was wounded in Afghanistan, and having always been a sportsman, his injuries now preclude that.

He and his wife Frances were overwhelmed by the gesture from the Fallen Heroes Trust.

“This means the world to me. This support will make my dream a reality,

being able to compete at the next level. I only have one goal - Rio 2016,” said Dion.

Dion has always been a good shooter, and his shooting allows him to realise there is still a lot he can do.

The Trust provides fallen and wounded soldiers and their families with a helping hand to live fulsome lives and achieve their aspirations. The Trust wishes Dion and his family every success as he pursues his Para-Olympic goal.

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Fallen heroes trust supports para-olympic dream

Dion Taka receives (left) a cheque from LTCOL (rtd) Greg Allnutt of the Fallen Heroes Trust.

Trainee Soup PTE Foster (WRSC) Silver

Trainee Waiters Table Miss Cooper (WRSC) Silver and top of class

PTE Murphy (3CSC) Silver

Miss Jones (WRSC) Silver

Miss Finch (WRSC) Silver

Ms Mitchell (WRSC) Bronze

Salmon Open Class LCPL Wiggins (WRSC) Bronze

Ian McLennan Trophy PTE’s Watt and Stapleton, and Miss Twomey (WRSC)

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Te Ope Katua O Aotearoa Trophy

Winning team, NZ ArmyLCPL Fraser (Front of House)PTE’s Nui and Chambers (Chefs)CPL Lister and PTE Allen (Trainers)

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Compass Group ESS Silver

Royal New Zealand Navy

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The Armed Forces Canteen Council has announced that a $83,850 interim surplus for the year ended 31 March 2014 will be distributed to the Army Welfare Fund account.

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This year, I had the privilege of being able to spend Anzac Day in Turkey. The hospitality of the Turkish people to me and Anna, to Titch and the rest of the team was outstanding. I think I can safely say that standing at the Gallipoli peninsular as the sun rose for the Anzac Day Dawn Service was an experience I will never forget.

As an organisation that spends much of its time looking forward – training for future operations, investing time to train our future leaders, testing and assessing the latest equipment, and looking at ways to improve how we do what we do – to have the chance to reflect on our history really brings home the enormity of the job we have chosen to do.

Our history is what shaped us. From it we gain a real sense of pride that our profession is one that very few others can perform. I know I felt that strongly as Anzac Day dawned. I am willing to wager many of you felt the same way at memorial services across New Zealand.

The next four years will see more reflection as the World War 100 commemorations take place. I anticipate us using these glimpses into our past as a way to not only honour those who have come before us, but to re-instill that sense of uniqueness and pride that the profession of arms offers; that it takes a well-trained, highly skilled team - both full and part time military and civilian colleagues - to maintain a strong, responsive and effective land force.

We can each be proud of the part we play in protecting and serving New Zealand, and for offering service those who need our help. It is what we did at Gallipoli 99 years ago, and what we continue to do today. While the methods of war-fighting may have changed drastically over the past century, the reasons why we weigh into the fray never will.

Lest we forget.

MAJ GEN Dave Gawn, MBEChief of Army

a message From chieF oF army

International bullying awareness campaign, Pink Shirt Day, was held on Friday 23 May and this year the NZDF promoted the campaign internally with a poster which you may have seen around your camp, base or office.

WO2 Sue Koopu and SGT William Maassen of the NZ Army supported the campaign by becoming NZDF champions. The poster also features representatives from the other services, Chief of Defence Force LTGEN Tim Keating, civilian representative Ms Melanie Chase and OverWatch representative CPL Hemi Frires.

Pink Shirt Day is about ‘speaking up, standing together and stopping bullying’ which directly links into the NZDF core values.

SGT William Maassen said “Life is too short, grudges are a waste of perfect happiness. Laugh when you can, apologise when you should & let go of what you can’t change”.

If you need help contact your local Anti-Harassment Advisor by searching the HR toolkit or calling 0800 693 324.

If you didn’t see the Pink Shirt Day poster, check the Wellbeing intranet site under DPE.

pink shirt daySGT William MaassenWO2 Koopu Sue

Five RNZALR automotive technicians competed in the Automotive section of the World Skills competition, with one winning the competition, and another coming a close second.

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The competition was held at WelTec, Lower Hutt and was made up of the following competitors;

PTE Cox, 3 Wksp Coy

PTE Ferguson, 3 Wksp Coy

PTE Wood, 2 Wksp Coy

PTE Candy, TTS

PTE Dean, TTSAll competitors displayed excellent trade skills throughout

the competition which consisted of six tasks, varying from engine measurements to stripping and assembling a manual gear box.

PTE Candy (PUT) from TTS won the competition with PTE Wood from 2 Wksp Coy finishing a very close second.

All competitors were a credit to both the NZ Defence Force and RNZALR, and the winner of the competition will go on to compete at the National Competition to be held in Hamilton in July.

PTE Candy demonstrates his trade skills.

A single Plan for the NZDF Implementing the DMRR – investing in smart capability, focused on excellence

If we are to be the Force for New Zealand that we want to be, we need to be working to one plan – one vision of the future.

The recent Defence Mid-Point Rebalancing Review (DMRR) conducted with the Ministry of Defence and central agencies has provided long-term investment certainty for Defence. We have a clear picture of exactly what defence capabilities can be delivered for a given level of funding. There will be investment in improved capability, as was signalled in Budget 2014. There must also be a focus on continually improving Defence affordability. This is about delivering organisational excellence and is directly related to a priority below about stronger leadership, better governance and improved management.

This is entirely consistent with our Future 35 Strategy. The second phase of our F35 Strategy, 2015 - 2020 has always been about ‘enhanced combat capability’. Now is the time to clearly state what we mean by this and to commit to the pathway to achieving the plan. Work on this single detailed plan is underway. The elements of this plan are found in the DMRR, the NZDF’s Four Year Plan and will be in our Annual Plan, and supporting plans such as our workforce plan, capability plan, and finance plan. This work will be complete later in 2014, and I will share it with the organisation when it is finished.

Focusing on the delivery of our core military skills towards the tasks expected of us by Government and the people of New Zealand

What is clear is that as an organisation we must be focused on what makes us unique and special,

that is, the delivery of our core military skills. A secure New Zealand is critical to our country’s economic and social well-being. A strong economy and a prosperous workforce are predicated on protecting New Zealanders, securing our borders and our Exclusive Economic Zone. New Zealand’s

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present and future prosperity is also inextricably linked to a stable and peaceful international security environment, particularly in our immediate region.

Therefore to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Government and expectations of the New Zealand public, the New Zealand Defence Force must be a modern, professional military force designed for combat, yet capable of responding across the full spectrum of operations. A capacity to do combat related tasks is the fundamental imperative of a Defence Force. While the use of military force is an option of last resort, in a sometimes violent world there are occasions when its use is appropriate and necessary.

Our priority must be the delivery of our frontline capabilities to ensure Government is provided with military response options that lie at the heart of our national security.

Growing the people we need and better supporting our military families

I see a significant area where we can and must do better is how we grow the people we need. Specifically, we need to be building a sustainable force generation model delivering the necessary

people capability and capacity.

You’ll know we are successful when we’ve got the people we need with the skills and experience for the job.

We know we want a Defence Force which reflects the diversity of the wider community. The recent report on uniformed women in the NZDF has given us a blueprint for ensuring there are no barriers to women being successful. We have more work to do to ensure we are firstly attracting, and then keeping the people we need, reflecting the diversity of the community they are drawn from. All of this is about caring about our people. Similarly, the push for improved safety systems and culture which began in 2013, needs to deliver tangible benefits on the ground.

Within this people priority I’ve also specifically highlighted the need to better support military families. My goal is for military families to feel better connected to the Defence Force, and have greater access to information delivered through channels appropriate to them.

Greater partnering with other agencies and other militaries

My fourth priority is around greater partnering with other agencies and militaries. We will be working closer and sharing more information with our partner agencies from across Government. NZDF

will be considered integral through the contribution we make to managing risks to New Zealand’s security through Defence policy and diplomatic activities.

Our key bilateral and multilateral military relationships, in particular in the Pacific, and with the United States, Australia, China, ASEAN (especially through the ADMM+ group) and Europe, will be contributing to New Zealand-Inc priorities.

A new Defence White Paper in 2015 will likely reaffirm New Zealand’s strategic relationships in the context of subtle shifts in the balance of power since the last White Paper. While I do not expect the task of preparing the next White Paper to be as onerous as the last, it will require our commitment to ensure that Government policy is well informed by our experience and knowledge.

Stronger leadership better governance; and improved management

The final priority is what I’m broadly calling stronger leadership. But it’s more than just leadership, it’s also about better governance and improved management.

Part of this is about growing leaders. I’m wanting to establish development opportunities and competitive selection processes that ensure there are credible and viable candidates for all senior positions. Government requires confidence that the NZDF has the succession-planning necessary to ensure a pool of talented future leaders are available to meet the challenges of organisational leadership.

At the more management/governance end, I want good governance and rigorous oversight of our projects leading to successful delivery and implementation. I want to increase the confidence of Government and agencies in the NZDF, and this will be achieved by providing timely strategic and military advice that is based on robust analysis of the issues, available options and fiscal implications that enables Government to make their policy decisions.

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I have spent much of my first months in my role as CDF visiting our camps and bases around New Zealand, talking with people – uniformed and civilian – from most areas and from all of our Services. This has helped me build a picture of where we need to be heading as a military organisation. I have boiled this down into five priorities that I want to share with you all now.

I recently spent a great day in Waiouru with a group from the Officer Cadet School as they worked through the planning for an upcoming exercise. It was really terrific to see such a professional group going about their work, but also enjoying what they did, and each other’s company. It was the same feeling I got when I was in Linton, and had a working lunch with a group of Army leaders who were pretty candid about sharing with me their thoughts on where the Army is heading.

These powerful impressions I took away are matched with survey data which points to Army’s morale improving from mid 2012. At the heart of this result is the special culture unique to your Service – what attracted you to an Army life in the first place and which inspires you to do your best for the person alongside you every day.

special army culture vitalYour Army culture is as unique as the uniform you wear, the

language and names you use, and the badges and insignia you wear. These are all important symbols. That special identity must be preserved. As Chief of Defence Force I see a crucial role for me supporting your Service Chief maintaining those characteristics that make the Army special, and which ultimately supports you being our experts over the land domain.

Over these two pages I have set out my priorities for the Defence Force as a whole, so you have clarity as to the direction we are all headed. But within this direction, Army will be mapping out where it contributes to these goals, and our Future 35 strategy. So we can be unified in our approach – the more “joined up” you have probably heard your leaders talking about, without losing what makes the Army great.

a well earned reputation as a Force For goodThe Service person holds a unique position of responsibility in New Zealand society. We are the organisation charged with protecting the interests of our country. In this we are a force for New Zealand. In doing so, if need be, we use deadly force in the discharge of this duty. Given this weighty role and responsibility, it is right that people in the military are held to the highest standards.

In recent months there have been two summary trials that involved the issue of booby traps and their potential use by operationally deployed NZDF force elements. It is not my intention to comment on the outcome of either of those trials, however, I wish to reinforce the commitment of the NZDF to compliance with the Law of Armed Conflict and the numerous treaties entered into by the Government of New Zealand that regulate the methods and means of how the NZDF operates in a time of conflict.

New Zealand is a committed state party to, and fierce champion of, the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction; and the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and its Protocols. Both of these treaties regulate and in certain cases absolutely prohibit the use of certain weapons. The ban on the use of anti-personnel mines is one such absolute prohibition.

It is not general practice to comment on matters relating to Rules of Engagement but on this occasion I take the opportunity to confirm that the Rules of Engagement used by NZDF personnel in Afghanistan were entirely consistent with international and domestic law. Nothing in the Rules permitted or authorised the use of indiscriminate or prohibited weapons – nor would they. Our efforts in Afghanistan to avoid unnecessary or indiscriminate civilian casualties has been of the highest standard.

The safety of New Zealand forces and the protection of civilians in the battlefield remain two mutually compatible and achievable principles to which the NZDF is committed to. The NZDF trains its forces to the highest possible operational standard, including training and qualification in the Law of Armed Conflict. The NZDF does not train its personnel in the use of prohibited weapons or the unlawful use of permitted weapons.

I will continue to support our deployed troops in any lawful way I can. I will not however support the use of indiscriminate weapon systems.

“your army culture is as unique as the uniForm you wear, the language and names you use,

and the badges and insignia you wear. these are all important symbols. that special identity

must be preserved”

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protection oF civilians in the battleField remain two mutually compatible and

achievable principles which the nzdF is committed to. the nzdF trains its Forces to the highest possible operational standard”

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Sappers from 2 Engineer Regiment have built a new tramping hut for the Department of Conservation (DOC).

The original hut at Maropea Forks in the Western Ruahine Forest Park was popular with trampers, hunters and fishers. It was replaced as it was falling into disrepair and was precariously close to the water’s edge due to changes in the Maropea River channel.

The team of engineers from 2nd Engineer Regiment, Linton Military Camp, included a plumber, builders and an apprentice, who doubled as a medic. They were transported to the remote site by helicopter, spending 10 days at a time working on the project over the past two months.

The group was hindered by Cyclone Luci and recent weather bombs, which meant extra effort was needed to stay on task.

Pulling out all stops the team stayed on schedule. However

linton sappers work with doc on tramping hut project

safety was paramount, especially in such isolation, so when the weather closed in the tools went down.

“We caught up a lot of time by working longer hours when the weather let us, making sure we stayed within safety

“it is always interesting to see how other agencies conduct tasks such as this. it provides us with a lot oF experience and knowledge when dealing with any other non

military organisation”

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By MAJ Syd Dewes

Sapper Toby Hutton, an Army Reserve soldier serving with 1 Field Troop, of 2 Engineer Regiment RNZE, has been awarded the Chief of Army’s Commendation for outstanding performance of duty. Sapper Hutton was one of a number of Army Reservists from Arch Hill who volunteered to assist

the Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference and Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PACC PAMS) held in Auckland in 2013; those two conferences were a significant undertaking by our Army.

Sapper Hutton was seconded to the PACC PAMS secretariat and quickly distinguished himself as a confident, enthusiastic and reliable soldier. Those qualities combined with his excellent knowledge of the Auckland area led to him being specifically chosen to support the most important VIP itineraries which included General Brooks the Commanding General US Army Pacific, Ms Ameerah Haq the UN Under Secretary General, the Bangladesh Chief of Army (who will host the next conference), the Canadian Chief of Army and Republic of Korea delegation. His work as chauffer and tour guide and his insights into New Zealand and wider international issues contributed in no small way to enhancing the impression our visitors have of the quality of soldiers in our Army. Ms Haq remarked that she was impressed by his attitude and insights into New Zealand and wider international issues - the fact he was a soldier of private rank did not go unnoticed.

Colonel Martin Dransfield, the NZ Co-Chairman for PACC PAMS 2013, said, “everything Sapper Hutton did was carried out with attention to detail, personal initiative and completed to the highest standard, and he was deserving of recognition for his contribution to the success of PACC PAMS 2013.”

Major General Gawn when presenting Sapper Hutton with his Commendation said Sapper Hutton “brought great credit on himself and the New Zealand Army. He displayed maturity and skill well above his rank and everyone he came into contact with was impressed with his bearing, professionalism, knowledge and courtesy and he contributed

parameters,” said CPL Paul Cassidy.Supplies for the build were provided by DOC.The team said it was a great experience working with

agencies outside of the military.“It is always interesting to see how other agencies conduct

tasks such as this. It provides us with a lot of experience and knowledge when dealing with any other non military organisation,” said CPL Cassidy.

DOC’s Partnership Manager, Chris Lester, said the two organisations had worked well together on the project.

“We’ve been impressed by the work and morale of the guys on the ground. Army are an excellent partner for DOC and are delivering a great hut that New Zealander’s will be able to enjoy for many years to come,” he said.

in no small way to enhancing the impression our visitors have of the quality of soldiers in our Army.”

Sapper Hutton was joined by his very proud parents Jon and Debbie, and partner Shannon. Despite personnel being away on Ex ALAM HALFA and NZDF Recruiting visits, those present to witness the award were a fine demonstration of comradeship and acknowledgement of a fellow military member’s success. I acknowledge on behalf of Sapper Hutton the Reservists who took time off from work to be at the ceremony and thank them for their support.

Our Reservists volunteering for military duties such as what has happened for PACC PAMS, Christchurch Quake, the Rena grounding in Tauranga and civil defence call-outs, highlights their contribution to Army’s ability to meet its Defence outputs. The benefits of engaging Army Reservists, like Sapper Hutton, who have the local knowledge and community connections, has once again been clearly evident.

Well done Toby.

Sapper Toby Hutton with Chief of Army, MAJGEN Dave Gawn

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By Lieutenant Colonel Mick Alexander

The March issue of Army News launched NZ Army’s five strategic themes that outlined the key areas of focus for our organisation for the next five years.

These themes, while broad, begin to shape the projects we will undertake, the thinking we will develop, and the plans we need in place to move towards Future 35 – the Chief of Defence Force’s strategic direction for the whole of the New Zealand Defence Force. For NZ Army, Future 35 sees the development of our land forces, optimised for operations in a joint, interagency and multinational environment.

Trusted Professionals – the fourth of Army 2020’s five themes looks at three distinct areas:

• enhancing land worthiness via training effectively and safely,

• better utilising a knowledge domain to provide our people with a knowledge edge in the complex future operating environment,

• and improving human performance inclusive of physical, cognitive, ethical and leadership performance and resilience.

The Army’s profile has been elevated over recent years due to operational deployments and support to the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes. The Army has had prolonged and almost continuous commitments to operations extending back over the last 15 years. More recently we have undertaken significant structural and organisational changes with plenty of teething issues to contend with. These things have not occurred without a cost to the fabric of our DNA as an Army.

In order to be professional there are a number of fundamentals that we need to fix in the areas of land worthiness (including being prepared for new workplace safety legislation) and adapting from lessons learned. After fixing these, there are a number of enhancements to be pursued in the areas of knowledge edge and human performance.

The question for the NZ Army implicit within this theme is “how do we renew our commitment to the ‘Profession of Arms’ and our status as ‘trusted professionals’?”

Why Trusted Professionals matterBeing part of the military is a special undertaking. We train

and prepare in order to be capable of deploying on operations where we put life and limb on the line. The nature of what we prepare for includes significant risks. These risks are present during both training for and during operations.

We have a duty of care which takes on a number of guises:• that we can be relied on by the Government and people

of New Zealand to do our job well on operations. • to ensure that everyone in our Army is kept safe during

training and operations,• and that we are skilled and trusted professionals who

can rely on each other when the chips are down.

army 2020—trusted proFessionalsWe hold another special responsibility when deployed on

operations – the responsibility of deciding if and when to apply firepower. We pack a reasonably sized stick in the form of firepower - which we hold back and use as a deterrent until necessity requires us to pull the trigger and bring to bear whatever the situation requires. Sometimes a situation requires applying as much firepower as we can muster at the point of impact.

The Army is not a profession simply because we say it is. In the absence of an endless supply of smoke grenades, the trick to being perceived as professional both internally and externally is quite straight forward – be professional and the rest will take care of itself.

Land worthinessLand worthiness is about ensuring that all the contributing components that make up a deployable capability are fit for purpose to be deployed in the field during training and on operations. This maximises that likelihood of achieving mission success with all practical efforts made to eliminate or minimise risks and hazards.

Some of the elements of land worthiness include:• having people in the right numbers and with the right

knowledge, skills and experience, • ensuring that weapons and equipment are designed,

constructed and maintained correctly,• and using weapons and equipment within design

specifications and operating intents,

There are three land worthiness components that will be tackled within the theme of Trusted Professionals.

The first is the development of a formal land worthiness framework (along similar lines to the airworthiness framework already in place and the seaworthiness framework currently in development). A subset of having a land worthiness framework is making sure that it is clear and easy for people to understand and comply with legislation and regulations.

The second is to establish an assessment capability to measure the effectiveness of land units against METL and DLOC – that is, a capability to independently ask and answer the question “are we at the standard we need to be at?”

The third is to review the application of the systems approach to individual training. There is a split in process responsibilities between the Army and the New Zealand Defence College. At the moment we seem to have a disparity between training development capacity and requirements – both need to be reviewed with a view to bridging the gap.

Knowledge edgeKnowledge edge is about making sure the knowledge we have within our organisation feeds into and modifies the way we do business. It is also about ensuring our people have a knowledge edge in the complex future operating

environment. We need to be adaptive learners in the information age.

Although this area of the theme hasn’t been fully scoped yet, it is currently envisaged that there will be three knowledge edge components that will be tackled.

The first will ensure that the results of Courts of Inquiry and Command Investigations systematically feed into the way we do business and we adapt. It is quite likely that this feedback loop will be a plug into the land worthiness framework.

The second is validating our lessons learnt process. The current lessons learnt system needs checking to ensure that we are recording lessons, observations and insights in a meaningful and then accessible way.

The third is ensuring that our operational information systems and architecture enable knowledge to be freely accessed, shared and applied (enabling the right information to be gained by the right people at the right time.

Human performanceHuman performance is about making sure that as individuals we are prepared as well as we can be for the demands of the future operating environment.

Once again, this area of the theme hasn’t been fully scoped yet, but it is likely that there will be three components to be tackled.

The first is lifting ethical and leadership performance. The moral component of fighting power is underpinned by a strong and clearly understood ethical base.

The second is enhancing resilience of people. Nearly 15 years of continuous operations, high tempo and structural change have put great strains on our people and families. We need to ensure that we are prepared to meet the realities of the future complex operating environment including the possibility of frequent and potentially longer deployments.

The third is lifting physical and cognitive performance. Being a soldier is physically demanding –operations always occur in tough environments with austere conditions. There are also cognitive challenges in the information age where it is easy to drown in the endless sea of information.

The way forwardBy now you have worked out that in the Trusted Professionals theme everything come in 3’s (a chocolate fish goes to the person who emails me with the most clever and inventive reason why – judging panel decision will be final).

However, during at least the next year the almost singular focus of the Trusted Professionals theme will be on the area of land worthiness. Why? The initiatives of Army 2020 will play out over the next five years or so – Army 2020 is a middle distance race which requires us to pace ourselves by implementing well considered and resourced initiatives rather than a Usain Bolt sprint.


By COL Martin Dransfield

In October this year, New Zealand will seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2015-16, following an impressive record in Peacekeeping Operations.

Recently I addressed a number of national representatives who were visiting New Zealand from New York, outlining what we see from a practitioner’s point of view as our strengths, both in terms of contributions and in the way we approach peacekeeping operations.

Since 27 July 1950 when, at the request of the Secretary General, governments were asked to provide military assistance to the United Nations forces in Korea, New Zealand has contributed forces alongside nations from across the globe as part of peacekeeping missions. In fact we have contributed to over 40 peacekeeping operations in 27 different countries.

From providing unarmed military observers in various missions throughout Africa and the Middle East - including the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation: Middle East, (UNTSO) from 1954 till today, as well as providing demining experts in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Angola, Mozambique, Laos and Lebanon - to providing an infantry battalion group on the Timorese border as part of the United Nations Transitional Authority in East Timor (UNTAET) from 1999 till 2002, New Zealand’s efforts in the international peacekeeping arena have been significant.

Understandably the operations and roles we have played have changed over the years. The initial deployment of Observers, Liaison Officers and Staff Officers to UNTSO remains our most durable commitment and we still provide eight officers to this mission today. Additionally we provide staff officers and observers in a number of missions including to South Sudan with UNMISS, in Iraq with UNAMI and to Afghanistan with UNAMA. We have also developed skills in niche areas, most notably in Demining. Our skills have been recognised worldwide, with our people taking on key mine action advisory positions. Perhaps our greatest legacy, however, has been in training local teams. As Colonel Paul Curry said, “we spent a lot of time in the minefields. This takes a measure of trust in the Deminers, but also showed we have faith in them”.

Most recently we had a team working alongside 30 other nations in the United Nations Mine Action mission in Southern Lebanon, helping to successfully clear 32 million square metres of land in 18 months. Our team alone cleared the township of Khirbit Salim and destroyed over 2000 unexploded munitions. The impact on our team at completing this mission was best expressed by the leader when he said “our training prepared us for the physical work, but nothing could prepare us for the satisfaction we felt watching the land we’d just cleared being re-occupied. We could see

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immediately what a difference our work was making to the lives of the Southern Lebanese people.”

In terms of location, the Southwest Pacific is our back yard and it is here that we have played our part in areas of conflict such as Bougainville, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands.

The successful mission in Bougainville is one of our proudest achievements, in part due to the leadership role we played and also due to our peacekeepers being unarmed. Whilst our peacekeepers initially faced suspicion from the islanders, by using their negotiation skills and knowledge of the Pacific way, they were able to get alongside the various factions and convince them to make peace. As Major Ged Shirley put it “carrying guns would show a lack of trust, and it would defeat the purpose of monitors in Bougainville.” Being unarmed was a risk, but was seen as one of the key factors in why Operation Bel Isi was so successful.

This mission demonstrated some of New Zealand’s unique national characteristics in the way we operate. We are a multicultural society that not only respects the diversity of our own society and national make up, but also those of other nations. The approaches developed in Bougainville were used to equal effect when New Zealand helped the Solomon Islands recover from civil conflict through the Regional Assistance Mission (RAMSI) mission from 2003 till 2013.

We have also been successful in our engagement with forces from other troop-contributing nations. In particular the New Zealand Battalion during the UNTAET mission in Timor was more accurately called a Multinational Battalion - including rifle companies from Nepal, Fiji, Ireland, Singapore and Canada. Exploiting the strengths each of these forces brought to the mission enabled us to work effectively with the UN agencies to recover 1000’s of displaced people to East Timor and to support the UN mission in the fields of security, improved health, education and infrastructure developments.

One of the key themes of the PACC/PAMS Conference held in Auckland in 2013 was the role of military forces in developing national forces. This is well illustrated in the provision of a military training team and staff officers that are embedded in the Timorese Defence Force. These teams remain, working alongside our Police Training Team, in Timor today. Another example was during my two year tour as UNMIT’s Chief Military Liaison Officer, where the SRSG, now USG DFS Ms Ameerah Haq, requested the use of military liaison officers to train the Timorese Defence Force in the role that military forces play in peacekeeping missions, focussing on the protection of civilians, human rights and the law of armed conflict. This training resulted in the successful deployment of Timor’s first UN Observers to South Sudan in 2011.

Of course, no article on New Zealand’s involvement in peacekeeping would be complete without mentioning our contribution of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan, Afghanistan. Here again we focussed on

capacity building and our Police Training Team were recognised for the role they played in introducing a community policing model in that province. Of interest however, was the widening role of our contribution with the inclusion of governance and development advisors as part of our Team, and the periodic use of agricultural experts throughout the province and the establishment of a University in Bamyan. The former Governor, Habiba Sarabi, went on record to say that the New Zealand PRT’s support in the fields of security, good governance and improved health, education and infrastructure developments had changed the face of her province.

As a country, we can be very proud of our contributions to UN peacekeeping – each grounded in our national character. We are collaborative, pragmatic and respectful team players committed to delivering real results. As a Defence Force we provide a combination of leadership, niche capabilities, and multicultural awareness that provides our people with a greater understanding, appreciation and sensitivity to the history, culture, values, experiences and lifestyles of the different countries we work in. Perhaps the most important attribute we bring though is a determination to get the job done.

“carrying guns would show a lack oF trust,

and it would deFeat the purpose oF monitors in

bougainville.”

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Conclusion – Fault Checking and Individual Responsibility x What do you think? x The driver was charged by the NZ Police with careless driving and was

awarded diversion, ordered to pay $150.00 donation, and to attend a defensive driving course.

x The driver and co-driver undertook driver retraining. x The NZ Army has a safe driving campaign and driving policy, have a read,

they are our risk management toolkit.

Conclusion - Individual and Collective Responsibility x What do you think? x The prime reason for this ammunition incident was the failure of the mortar line

safety supervisor to physically check the C2 sight before the bedding in mission was fired.

x In hindsight, both safety supervisors accept that given their lack of experience, they should have taken the time to be a little more deliberate in their actions.

x The RCO followed all safety procedures and correctly reported the incident.

‘We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails’.

This case study is based on real events. Some details have been omitted to protect privacy.

‘Perhaps the hardest lesson to learn is not to be attached to the results of your actions’.

This case study is based on real events. Some details have been omitted to protect privacy.

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The objective of Army health and safety is to maximise the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Army by minimisation of non-battle casualties, that is – the

reduction of manpower wastage from preventable illness and injury.

The Army already applies a wide range of environmental, occupational health and safety, and training safety practices and standards. These practices and standards

include not only the normal range of civilian regulations applicable to peacetime circumstances, but also operational and tactical procedures designed to ensure that

training and operational objectives are met with the least risk to those involved in meeting those objectives.

The Incident x A unimog 1700 truck was being driven on SHW 54 in the vicinity of Vinegar Hill. x The vehicle was delivering equipment in support of a unit activity. x Verbal Orders were given to the co-driver and were followed. x While negotiating a corner the vehicle rolled. x The driver sustained severe concussion, damaged ribs, a separated AC joint and

the temporary loss of memory. x The co-driver sustained slight concussion.

The Incident x A unit was conducting 81mm Mortar Live Field Firing (LFF) in the Waiouru Military

Training Area (WMTA). x Two rounds were fired as part of the bedding in mission for the Mortar and Base

Plate. x The rounds impacted outside the arc’s of the template and the training area. x The rounds impacted on Department of Conservation (DOC) Land.

Facts x The driver had sufficient rest and

was off duty for the weekend prior to the driving task.

x The road was dry and in good condition.

x Both occupants were wearing their seatbelts.

x The police were notified immediately by a civilian at the scene.

x The controlled stores were secured at the scene and later recovered by the unit.

x No other vehicles were involved.

Findings x The unimog had no defects. x The driver was qualified to drive the

vehicle. x Excessive speed and lack of

concentration by both the driver and co-driver were contributing factors.

Facts x The mortar line safety supervisor

and the command post operator had only recently qualified on the Mortar Course.

x The mortar line had already been established prior to the arrival of the safety supervisors.

x DOC was notified of the incident. x There were no injuries to military

or civilian personnel, and only superficial impact damage was evident.

x The correct actions for a ammunition incident were carried out.

Findings x The mortar line safety supervisor

and the command post operator were relatively inexperienced.

x The cause of the rounds being fired outside of the arcs was the incorrect adjustment of bearing scales by the number 1 on the mortar.

x The mortar line safety supervisor did not physically check the sight setting and the lay of the mortar to ensure it was correctly laid within the arcs.

x The command post operator failed to check if the mortar line safety supervisor had carried out his checks.

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Dressed in our SD’s we conducted many rehearsals for the unwanted but necessary training in funeral drill. However close certain aspects were to each of us, we learned the commands and roles of each vital player to a high standard.

Round two of the wearing of our ever so comfortable SD’s was for the Company drill. Ten rounds of the command “GET ON PARADE” was yelled in order to direct us around the parade ground. The many words of commands that sounded clear in our heads but came out as a foreign language in the heat of the day was evident of how we need to conduct drill on a regular basis; however overall there was a high level of drill produced by us all.

After being assigned our individual BHE topics we were all sent to work on the development of a weeks training then the actual conduct. Many red pens were harmed in the making of this due to the amount of corrections that needed to be made. This training enabled us to get an insight as to how much planning goes into a basic exercise and all the ‘behind the scenes’ movement.

An area that I struggled and learned a lot with was the TEWT phase. TEWT stands for Tactical Exercise Without Troops and as it sounds it is the ‘chess board’ of how to play war. At first I did not understand why someone of my trade (a medic) would need to be aware of this topic but as the lessons progressed it became clearer. At any point in a command role you may find yourself in the helm seat and need to be aware of how the battle is played out. The area I struggled with was my limited infantry knowledge, however this was addressed with the several paired and single summative’s before our formative. I felt that this topic was where I learnt and improved my basic soldiering and leadership skills.

The field phase of RF AC SNCO CSE 14/01 WAI would see the entire course run the battle handling exercises they had planned and be tested in various command positions, mainly Platoon Commander and Sergeant.

For once the Waiouru weather was playing the game and only once threatened with the dreaded R. The 19 BHE’s conducted over the nine and a half day period utilised a large amount of zones and facilities with in WMTA from Carbuncle and Sphinx to the UCV and UTF, the variety in areas meant that a sixteen hour day was spent on different tasks in different areas.

For most course members this was the first time that they had planned, implemented and overseen the full process from woah to go and the training and learning outcomes gained were invaluable.

The following course members have been recognised for their efforts on the course with the following awards:

TOP STuDENT: CPL Marsh, RNZAC

LEADERSHIP AWARD: CPL Marsh, RNZAC

REGIMENTAL AWARD: CPL Old, RNZE

PEERS AWARD: A/SGT Moore, NZGS, RNZIR

Written by: CPL M Brooks, CPL J Fraser and CPL D Old

First thing on the massive undertaking that is the SNCO Course, is the Experimental Leadership Development Activity (ELDA) and the Lead Leaders phase. This is a two week excursion in the South Island consisting of delving deep into your style of leadership and pushing you out of your comfort zone.

On the first week we conducted the Lead Leaders phase. As you can expect on the first day most people only knew one or two people and stuck to them until introductions were conducted. During this week we learned about enhancing our subordinate’s working environment and managing their careers.

We conducted a number of social engagements with the course members and staff over this week, during one of which we were introduced to the latest and greatest argument mitigation tool developed by MI Coy, the Armadillo. This has proven to be quite an effective tool for settling disputes in a command team and we hope to see this employed in the future.

On the second week the course split in half and we all disappeared to take on the challenges of Rock Climbing and White Water Kayaking.

rF ac snco cse 14/01 waiThe crew that went Rock Climbing travelled to Wanaka and

enjoyed bright sunny days as they were clinging to rocks, trusting their fingertip handholds and the anchors that they had wedged into cracks, hoping that they didn’t fall to certain death. They worked during the morning, had the afternoon to relax by the pool, and then worked in the early evening.

The crew that went White Water Kayaking travelled to Murchison and enjoyed the freezing cold water when they fell out of their kayaks and the beating hot sun when they managed to stay in them. Some long days were worked, but the team had a great time.

Also during the Rock Climbing and White Water Kayaking we conducted the Hogans evaluation system. This provided everyone with a very hard and real look into how they conduct themselves as leaders and provided them with tools to develop themselves.

After two weeks of team building and learning about our true personalities, 19 CPL’s moved into the abiding comfort of Waiouru Military Camp. For the next five weeks we would be submerged in a vast array of leadership topics. With our team mascot, the wee black cat, at our side we were ready to take on any assessment. During this training there were three key topics that stood out in our development.

Personnel from the 1st Royal Gurkha Rifles (1RGR) have completed Exercise Pacific Kukri 2014. Pacific Kukri is a biennial exercise hosted by NZ Army conducted throughout April this year. The exercise was focussed on live firing in the Tekapo Military Training Area with the chosen area allowing 1RGR to make maximum use of land areas not available to them in Brunei.

Officer Commanding B-Coy, 1RGR, Major Leigh Roberts noted that, “we come to New Zealand to do all the training that we can’t do in a close country environment back home. We’re jungle specialists but our training areas are restricted so we’ve come here to ensure we’re operationally ready for all environments and terrains.”

“We’ve conducted five weeks of progressive training, building from individual up to fire team, section, platoon right up to Company level. We’ve gone back to the basics with test phases throughout the exercise.”

“It’s not small feat deploying a third of the Battalion here for this exercise and the support we’ve received from the NZ Army and the RNZAF has been nothing short of fantastic. It’s allowed us to test everything militarily that we came here to test, we’re very grateful.”

On their final day in Tekapo B-Coy 1RGR hosted a VIP day to thank NZDF, Government and local personnel who had supported their exercise. (See imagery)

From left to right: A/SGT Moore, NZGS, RNZIR, CPL Marsh, RNZAC and CPL Old, RNZE


The Commander’s Innovation Challenge is the ideal place to put your ideas to the test and see if you can make a change for the good.

The Commander’s Innovation Challenge at 1 NZ Bde was implemented last year by the then Commander Colonel Chris Parsons as part of Command Week.

COL Parsons knew innovation was alive and well throughout the Brigade but wanted a vehicle to showcase and reward ideas that could make a difference to processes, the operational environment or structure.

It was a resounding success with 14 entries and this year the competition is going ahead again under the watchful eye of new 1 NZ Brigade Commander Colonel Nick Gillard, and S8 Manager of Projects Vicky Dwyer. It is expected the competition will be just as original and exacting.

Last year’s top three winners came from LT Matt Blake, LCPL Donnald Pittman and LCPL Bryce Collins with prizes of pounamu, a Commander’s Commendation Certificate, two days EQL and points towards the Command Trophy up for grabs.

smart ideas wantedGot a good idea and believe it could change the way the New Zealand Defence Force does business?

deFence driver training school (nz)It has never been easier to get driver qualified now with one location being the point of contact for Army, Navy and Air Force personnel.

The Defence Driver Training School (NZ) (DDTS (NZ)) was officially opened by VCDF at Linton Military Camp in Jul 2013. Since then the school has developed a model for delivering BLOC vehicle operator training for common B vehicles for the New Zealand Defence Force.

This concept is designed to remove BLOC common vehicle operator training (familiarisation courses) from units, to allow them to focus on DLOC training.

DDTS (NZ) is responsible for the delivery of the following training:

• Vehicle familiarisation courses (motorcycle, Lt 4WD (includes NMV and Pinzgauer)

• unimog, and MB2228/41• All Arms Driving Instructor and Testing Officer courses• The delivery of vehicle licence training and testing,

including endorsements such as dangerous goods. An outsource contract for the delivery of vehicle licence

training and testing was recently signed between NZDF and PassRite Driving Academy. This contract covers the delivery of all NZDF practical driver licence training and testing and PassRite is now the only NZDF approved provider for such training.

All requirements of RNZN, NZ Army, and RNZAF for driver licence training and testing are to be submitted through DDTS (NZ) by contacting the DDTS (NZ) Licence Administrator, on 06 369 7432 or @DDTS.Licence Admin, outlining your requirements and location and timings, etc.

Effectively this contract provides for a door to door

service, for example a unit makes a booking for Class One restricted training through DDTS (NZ), the booking will be confirmed and a PassRite driving instructor will uplift the individual for training and return them on completion of the training session. It couldn’t be easier.

DDTS (NZ) funds the costs of this training on behalf of NZDF, and therefore the requirements and eligibility of NZDF personnel to undertake this training at public expense remains under the governance of DFO 36, Vol 2, but if there is any doubt, please contact DDTS (NZ) to seek clarification.

DDTS (NZ) has a variety of B vehicle familiarisation courses plotted on the Army Synchronisation Matrix and on the New Zealand Defence College website. Attendance or eligibility is covered by DFO 36, Vol 2 and nomination procedures are the same as for any other NZDF course.

Specialist vehicles, such as HET, semi-trailers, MHE, and engineer plant, remain under the control of their centre of excellence.

All the proposed innovations are also being investigated by Army Innovation with many being progressed through the system.

Last years top three entries came from

• LT Matt Blake: Extending battery life and line of sight distance of dismounted TMCS Fleet - Communications within a Company or Task Unit will be improved by achieving greater range power sustainability and lighter and smaller radios. RTX locations can be smaller and tactical and recon patrols can operate from extended distances with smaller radios,

• LCPL Donnald Pittman: 40v Inverter system for the Pinzgauer - Providing 2 x 240v outlets that run off the current 24v external power unit on the Pinzgauer to enable charging of laptops and specialised equipment. Benefits would be the reduction of fuel costs for generators, greater mobility for Command and Signals as they would be able to operate for longer periods away from electrical sources.

• LCPL Bryce Collins: Video for FAM courses of common faults/repairs - Development of a video explaining the current procedure, common faults that occur with the vehicle, what the driver is expected to repair and how to correctly do the repairs.

Joint winner LCPL Donnald Pittman said entering the competition took him out of his comfort zone but it was very satisfying. LCPL Bryce Collins was the other joint winner.

“It’s not something you do everyday but I’m glad I did it. I’d recommend people have a go at it,” said LCPL Pittman.

People who have a conceptual idea and want to progress it further for the competition need to contact Ms Dwyer before May 30.

Judges this year will be made up of representatives from Capability Branch, DLEM, DLE and a subject matter expert.

The competition closes on 13 Jun 2014 and the winning submission will be announced on Friday 4 Jul as part of 1 NZ Brigade Command Week.

LCPL Donnald PittmanLCPL Bryce Collins


enhanced inFantry companyIEC (A COY) 2/1 RNZIR conduct the final phase of their helicopter training. A 3 Sqn Iroquois came down from Ohakea for two days in which 2 Platoon conducted fast roping and the Recon element conducted rappelling. ACOY fast roped into the uTF (urban Terrain Facility) where they continued to assault the buildings. Recon rappelled into two different tree line locations to conduct their tasks.


Exercise SOuTHERN TRIuMPH is being conducted by 2/1 RNZIR throughout May in the West Coast. The overall training objective is to certify A-Coy as EIC, and to exercise and evaluate rifle platoon in conventional close country skills.

These images from the first week of the exercise show two BHE’s: A-Coy conducting a cordon and search of a target house and a mock protest with the civilian elements within the Exercise. The civilian role players are from Hokitika including the local highschool and other Government agencies such as NZ Police.


The Kippenberger Scholarship was instituted in late 2012 as a way for officers and non-commissioned officers to undertake a year’s paid study.

The scholarship is designed as a recruitment and retention incentive which rewards proven commitment to service and academic endeavour with support to educational opportunities for NZ Army personnel. The scheme is divided into two levels of scholarship, with level one being extra mural study and level two being paid full or part time study. It is aligned to over-arching NZDF education policy and the funding of any course fees is through the Defence Education Board (DEB).

Approval for engagement with level one of the scheme rests with the Military Secretary (MS) once an application has been supported by the command chain / key stakeholders, and has had course fee funding approved through the DEB.

The number of personnel engaged within the scheme is restricted, with the number approved for engagement being reviewed against the total number of applications on an annual basis during budgetary forecasting for the upcoming financial year, however applicants are generally restricted to 10 per year. To be eligible for the Kippenberger Scholarship the following criteria need to be met;

• Personnel currently hold the minimum non-commissioned rank of substantive Sergeant, or minimum commissioned rank of substantive Lieutenant.

• Personnel currently hold the maximum non-commissioned rank of Warrant Officer Class One, or a maximum commissioned rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

• Personnel consistently display a high level of competency in their current role and have a history of good performance and dedication to service.

• Personnel possess good future potential for progression within the NZ Army.

• Personnel display a proven record of academic performance through previous academic study.

• Personnel have completed the pre-requisite requirements for the intended course of study.

• The intended tertiary study is of benefit to both the individual and the NZ Army.

• The tertiary institution providing the intended course of study is deemed appropriate by the KSB and the DEB.

• Personnel are able to be released by the command chain to complete any requirements of the course of study.

Captain Dan Thompson of Combat School undertook the Kippenberger Scholarship in 2013. He shares his experiences of the scholarship:

In 2012, whilst I was deployed as the Battle Captain on Task Unit CRIB 20, the Military Secretary Branch approved my participation in the new Kippenberger Scheme. In late 2011, I discovered the scheme had changed from a three to four year university experience implemented for school leavers prior to their attendance and commissioning from ACS to a recognition of service and potential for serving officers and SNCOs that had completed a large quantity of military service and university work prior to selection for the scheme. At the time of my approval, I had completed six years in 2/1 RNZIR as an infantry officer having held Rifle Platoon Command, Reconnaissance Platoon Command and Company 2IC appointments. I had also completed two operations in East Timor and Afghanistan and all my coursing requirements for Captain. I was an acting Captain on TU CRIB 20 and on the verge on being eligible for posting out of 2/1 RNZIR; so the approval for participation in the scheme was timely and welcome. In my six years since my commission, I had been away from Burnham, for exercises; operations; overseas courses and promotion courses, for over nearly three years so the opportunity to work hard but remain in a single location with my better half was rewarding.

I had already completed a decent portion of my undergraduate degree and, through liaison with the University of Canterbury (UC), was able to successfully transfer credit from Massey University. Once at UC I dug in deep and got stuck into it. In the course of my participation in the scheme, over one academic year, I completed 210 points, which is roughly 14 papers; easily above the normal academic workload. I also maintained an A+ average throughout and became involved within formal social circles

the kippenberger scholarship, a student’s experience

within UC based on my profession as an Army Officer and my performance in the classroom. My degree outcomes, in Political Science, were pleasing and certainly; through the course of discussions and interaction with the academic staff; exposed me to wider learning and an enhanced conceptual understanding of political and geo-strategic issues that I am able to transfer into the workplace. My success in the scheme, I believe, has set a strong foundation for post-graduate learning in the future.

My participation in the course was rewarding and interesting. Having completed seven years of military experience, as a cadet and as a combat officer, provided me a significant advantage in my approach to my studies and the social aspects of university life. I was provided this opportunity on full pay as a substantive Captain whilst still technically posted to 2/1 RNZIR and participating in normal military activities with the unit. The scheme provided me a chance to realign my personal responsibilities and prepare for future opportunities while concurrently having some respite from the demands of military life and command in the battalion. It is fair to mention that by the end of the scheme, I was more than ready to return to full time Army duties while certainly valuing what my employment at UC had provided me both personally and professionally. My exposure to academic staff, guest speakers, individuals within formal social situations and students reinforced the value of being an Army Officer, or a military officer, within the NZDF. It is clear to me that our professional role in society, despite being frequently misinterpreted, is highly valued among educated New Zealanders.

the kippenberger scholarship, what you need to know

WANT to quit smoking and win cash?

WERO may be the

answer!

WERO IS A THREE MONTH GROuP STOP SMOKING CONTEST.

The competition was developed by the Centre for Tobacco Control Research at the University of Auckland, and funded by the Ministry of Health and the Health Research Council of New Zealand.

Whanau End smoking Regional whanau Ora challenge involves teams of 10 regular smokers who compete to have the most quitters after three months and win $5000 cash for their community group or marae. WERO (which means CHALLENGE, in Maori) provides a supportive and encouraging environment for people to quit together. Rather than an isolated individual struggle, it makes quitting fun. Competitions can have an extra edge between rival teams or units and builds great team spirit. Whole teams have stopped smoking as a result of WERO.

In 2013 a team of ten soldiers from Linton Camp took part in the competition. While they didn’t win, there were a few spot prizes and some team members successfully quit smoking. On 1 March this year, a motivated group of soldiers began their three month challenge. With weekly support meetings and various products to help with withdrawals, this team has remained on track. It is now two months into the competition with eight out of ten smokefree.

Last month, some participants from both WERO teams offered to be filmed for a promotional YouTube video clip, directed by Tsehai Tiffin from TVNZ. The film crew came into Linton camp, interviewed some of the soldiers taking part and filmed them doing some PT. It was very entertaining – especially when the interviewer had a go at Close Quarter Battle. Keep an eye out for this – there should be a link from the WERO website soon.

On 1 June 2014 a new challenge starts. If you’re looking for that boost to kick start your smokefree life, make contact with the MTC. There will be a team for you to join – either civilian or Army. Anyone can participate. You’ll be ‘breath tested’ with a gadget that tests carbon monoxide levels in your breath. You can choose how you’d like to go about it – patches, gum, inhalator, spray, Champix or Zyban. Whatever works for you as long as it is suitable. At the end of each month or the end of the contest, you’ll be tested again. So simple!

The national competition is open to teams from anywhere in NZ. WERO uses social media and mobile technologies such as a website, iPad and iPhone app to display how all the teams are doing, and the WERO Facebook keeps team members and supporters updated. Team members can stay in touch with each other online, ask questions about their withdrawal symptoms and receive expert advice to help them.

Check out our team NGATI TuMATAuENGA on the website

www.wero.me It’s part of the Central March 2014 competition.

Watch its progress and give some encouragement. Better still, do it yourself next month and

change your life!


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coURsE iNfoRMATioNcsE sHoRT TiTlE: A4015 14/02 Wai

NoMs closE: 07 Jul 14

WHEN: 111000 Aug to 201530 Aug 14

WHERE: Rongomaraeroa o ngā Hau e Whā Marae, Waiouru Military camp.

The aim of the wānanga is to instil and teach the Taiaha art style of Te Kore enabling the mana of Ngāti Tūmatauenga , Te Taaua Moana, Te Taaua a Rangi and Te ope Kaatua to be maintained during ceremonial occasions. facilitated by Mr Rehua Kereama and Mr Heemi Te peeti, both are leading tutors in the field of Māori Weaponry within New Zealand.Nomination forms are to be forwarded through your normal command chain for consent, and then forwarded to NZdf HR service centre for action onto ATlAs. All participants are to be male members of the NZdf (including civilian employees).

pHoTo: Māori cultural Group — pAcc pAMs 2013


Logistics is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the effective and efficient flow of goods from point of origin to point of consumption, and 30 soldiers from all units across the Army recently took part in the Army logistics exercise Henry Tucker 14, run by Supply Wing Trade Training school.

Named after Captain William Henry Terry Tucker, the first Colonial storekeeper in New Zealand, Exercise Henry Tucker 14 was a combined exercise and field phase of the Supply Technician RNZALR, Intermediate and Senior Supply

courses. The exercise was a culmination of the two courses testing students in Combat Service Support (CSS) at section commander and section member level which all must complete in order to pass each course respectively. Attached to the exercise were section commanders who previously were unable to conduct this phase in past years.

The exercise started in Trentham with a preliminary phase conducting Command Post (CP) exercises and a Tactical Exercise Without Troops (TEWT), as well as a planning phase for the section commanders, an Introduction to CSS

Operations and lines of support for the Intermediate course. Run in a pre-deployment training style regime, the

training phase out of Makomako had students conducting mobilisation in a bull ring fashion which allowed maximum gain with minimal manpower and resources used. The completion of the training phase was a time for section commanders to conduct battle preparation of their section which included equipment checks, movement documentation, and confirmation of any section SOPs prior to deployment orders.

exercise henry tucker 2014PTE Butcher 2CSSB guides vehicle in to location.

LCPL Sam Kauwhata, LCPL Tisha Lanigan, PTE Cam Melrose and Jas Perigo

Section arrives to the training area.

Water tankers on the move.


the ‘tac’ phaseThe Tac phase was conducted in the Rangitikei, (Marton, Turakina, South Makirikiri school) Manawatu (Tangimoana, Ashurst, Longburn) and Wairarapa areas, (Pahiatua, Makomako).

Section commanders were 24 hours in the hot seat, and given formative and summative tasks with minimum details on a Task sheet. They could be a distribution point (DP) Bulk refuel, water distribution or shower task. Given a customer call sign, list of demands and an RV or Grid Ref, the section commanders had to formulate a schedule of preliminary tasks, a tactical road move, clearance of route and task sight and any vulnerable points, set up an installation, security plan, marry up and conduct a task, then get his or her section back to the platoon location to conduct refurbishment and replenishment prior to the next day’s activities.

The exercise finished with one student being returned to unit due to medical reasons and the remainder all qualified in that phase of their course. The hard work of the 2CSSB Q Store meant the refurbishment phase was conducted in a timely manner which enabled Directing staff and co-ordinators to begin compiling test results, evidence and follow on actions to improve future activities. Thanks to 21 Supply Company, in particular Ms Agnew and Forrest for providing late notice supply support in the form of releasing purchase orders and stores, and the soldiers of 21 Sup Coy for providing the equipment and manpower to enable us to reach the start point of our exercise.

A1053 Supply Technician Senior course Top Student for this year was LCPL Frederick ‘Freddy’ Williams from 2CSSB. He was also last years Supply Tech of the year award winner, and has previously deployed to Antarctica and Afghanistan.

CPL Amanda Mihaere radios for help as PTE Jasmine Perigo keeps watch.

CPL Buchanan 1 NZ Sigs Regt orders section prior to task. LCPL Sean Dowd provides presence.

SGT Aggie Agnew delivers task orders.

LCPL S Dowd giving lesson during training phase.PTE Epati QAMR filling out driver variation card during daily admin.

CPL Sarah Buchanan conducts area clearance with section.

RNZALR Senior Course Top Student; LCPL Williams, 2CSSB, Keeping watch at the vehicle check point.


A battlefield tour of the major sites and cemeteries on the Gallipoli Penisula set the scene for the Defence Force contingent in its preparation for the Anzac Day commemorations, said Contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Mike Duncan.

The contingent was made up of three components drawn from the three Services - a combined band, a Mâori Cultural Group and the catafalque guard.

Representing the NZ Army were LTCOL Mike Duncan, LTCOL Rose King as the Master of Ceremonies, LTCOL David Voss, CHCP1 Lance Lukin, WO1 Joe Taipiri, CPL Chris Hey (the 2013 Top Reservist), Trooper Morgan Formston, PTE’s Dwayne Neon and Hore Makoare, and Sylvia Pene with the Maori Culture Group.

Ian McGibbon, a New Zealand historian, conducted the contingent tour and provided in-depth commentary on how the New Zealand and Australian Forces fought.

From standing in the trenches through to walking from North Beach to Chunuk Bair, the group gained some insight into the conditions the Anzacs went through.

LTCOL Duncan said the level of emotion the group felt showed New Zealand’s connection to Gallipoli remained significant.

“Ian brought the battlefield to life and you could visualise our men fighting and going over the wall to their death,” he said.

“That tour set the emotional context for us all and therefore the ceremonies were performed from the heart and you could see how committed the team was.”

An observation LTCOL King made was that the birds were singing at the cemeteries the Kiwis visited.

On the night before and hours leading up to the Dawn Service the band and Mâori Culture group entertained the attendees gathered at the Anzac Commemorative Site with musical items.

As dawn broke the karanga could be heard and minutes later LTCOL King, as Master of Ceremonies, welcomed everyone to the Dawn Service.

Later in the morning the contingent moved to Chunuk Bair for the New Zealand Service. During this service the Governor General His Excellency Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae moved the crowd to tears with an impromptu speech on how his grandfather fought and died at Chunuk Bair.

It was a fitting end to an emotional day for all.LTCOL Duncan said he was impressed at the professionalism

of the contingent.“Everyone was a professional and knew what they needed to

do. I was really proud of how they had made a connection with those who had fought at Gallipoli and you could see it in the way the Services were conducted,” he said.

“From my perspective this is the best contingent I have ever been associated with. Everyone knew what there job was and they all did it to the best of their ability.

“I am sure that all of us who came here in 2014 have changed and that Gallipoli will have a special place in our thoughts every Anzac Day.”

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The catafalque guard march off

LTCOL Mike Duncan addresses the crowd.

The New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair.

17 yr old Jack Potaka, winner of the 2014 ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett speech competition.

“it Felt as though there was peace here and that those who had Fallen know they are remembered and have not been Forgotten.”


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Chief of Army MAJGEN Dave Gawn lays a wreath at the memorial.

Parade at Turkish Memorial.

Parade at Turkish Memorial.

Kiwi crowd at Chunuk Bair.

HE Rt Hon LTGEN Sir Jerry Mateparae lays a wreath at the memorial.


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Lieutenant Colonel Rose King was the Master of Ceremonies at this year’s Gallipoli Anzac Service.

It is the first time a women has performed this role and the first time a married couple have both had the honour of being the Master of Ceremonies; her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Glen King was MC in 2010.

“It was a great honour to represent my country, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and my family during what I believe is the most important military commemorative event for New Zealand,” she said.

“Anzac Day is important and is what we have built our foundations on.

“As I walked to the stage I focused my efforts on wanting to honour the memory of every solider who had fought and fallen at Gallipoli. It allowed me to keep my emotions in check.”

The military is in LTCOL King’s blood.Her grandfather served in WW1 and was wounded at the

Battle of Messines in 1917.Her great uncle PTE James Daniel Dillon who served with the

Otago Infantry Battalion died at Gallipoli on 6 August 1915. His name is etched on the Chunuk Bair Memorial.

“In 2000 I was serving with the UN in Croatia and a number of us came to Gallipoli to watch the Anzac commemorative services. At Chunuk Bair. I saw the name ‘Private James Dillon’ and I wondered if he could be a relative,” she said.

“When I got back to New Zealand I started researching who James Dillon was. I found out he was my Great Uncle. Knowing that, returning here has changed my experience in Gallipoli. It has been personal, emotional and I have shed a few tears.”

Just before Anzac Day the NZDF visited many of the cemeteries and sites where NZ soldiers had died. To get a small appreciation of the terrain the Anzacs had to fight through the team walked from Outpost 2 close to where they landed on the beaches to the top of Chunuk Bair.

“It wasn’t an easy climb and was up and down and took us about an hour and a half. What the wall did though was make real for me the sheer loss and waste of life by everyone here - Kiwis, Aussies and Turks, “she said

“This time coming back as a Mum I could only think of the hurt and pain the families had to live with for those who did not return home and it made me incredibly sad.”

LTCOL King wore both her own medals and her Great Uncle Private James Dillon’s replica medals while she performed her duties at the Dawn Service,

“Having the privilege to be here at Gallipoli and be involved in the ceremony is something I will always remember.”

ANZAC DAY 2014

Lieutenant Colonel Rose King


By Brian Lockstone

Imperceptibly the darkness ebbed. Dawn crept over a waking town and its cemetery. Warming the early spring chill, a haunting karanga summoned those present and the Anzac service began.

Le Quesnoy, in north-east France, where the New Zealand Division fought its last major action of the First World War in November 1918. For the first time, it is believed, French people witnessed a New Zealand Anzac service. For those present - French and New Zealanders - it was powerfully moving and emotional moment. A linkage of military history based on a strong cultural foundation.

France is steeped in centuries of military history, battles lost and won. But its commemorations are based on purely military tradition, parades and speeches. This year they observed a specifically New Zealand blend of solemn ceremony and tradition which created a lasting impression.

New Zealand’s ambassador to France, Rosemary Banks, praised the New Zealand Defence Force. She said it transformed the day and brought great credit to New Zealand and the three services which make up the NZDF.

The NZDF provided a catafalque party and a Maori cultural group. While the catafalque guard impressed with its dress, bearing and precision drill (quickly accommodating to the 7.62mm SLR) despite the bad weather, it was the cultural group led by Warrant Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Jack Rudolph, RNZN, that galvanised the largely French gathering.

There was utter silence, broken only by a bird call, that marked the poignancy and ceremony. The group’s inspiring and commanding presence coupled with the careful circuit around the cenotaph with haunting music and deliberate gestures inspired many. More than one French veteran had tears in his eyes.

Traditionally, Anzac Day in France is remembered by services on the closest Sunday, since they are joint commemorations with the local communities of Le Quesnoy and the even smaller village of Longueval, where the New Zealand Division joined the Battle of the Somme on 15 September 1916, and site of the main New Zealand War Memorial in France.

The day was devised to assist in planning centenary commemorations in France over the next four years and NZDF planning was led by LTCOL Mike Beale, Military Adviser, New Zealand Defence Force Staff, London and NZ Defence Attaché to Belgium.

The dawn service commenced with the lament E Muri Ahiahi followed by addresses by Ambassador Banks and Brigadier Antony Hayward, NZ Defence Attaché to France (and also the United Kingdom). After the waiata Te Wairua O Te Hokowhitu

a Tû, Georgia Woodhouse from Marlborough Girls’ College, spoke briefly and wreaths were laid.

Warrant Officer Rudolph recited the Ode of Remembrance in Maori, then LTCOL Beale followed in English, before a representative of the Association des Anciens Combattants et Medalilles Militaires recited it in French.

After breakfast hosted by the New Zealand ambassador, the New Zealand party drove to the tiny village of Romieres. There is the Vertigneul churchyard where Sergeant H J Nicholas VC Canterbury Regiment, is buried. He was killed on the night of 23/24 October 1918, just before the assault on Le Quesnoy. Only recently had he been invested with his Victoria Cross (won at Polderhoek in Belgium) by King George V at Buckingham Palace. He lies with 18 other New Zealanders and a British soldier.

His great niece, Judith Reid, spoke movingly on behalf of the family and wreathes were laid including one from the village Maire (mayor) Sylviane Marouzé. Small crosses were placed on the other headstones to remember all who had given their lives.

The main morning ceremony, at 1100, commenced with a wreath laying at the memorial to a mayor of Le Quesnoy who played a significant role is assisting Jewish people to avoid deportation to concentration camps during the Second World War. Led by the town band, the townspeople and New Zealanders paraded around the town’s 17th century ramparts to the place where the New Zealand Rifle Brigade scaled the walls on 4 November 1918 to bring about the liberation of the town from occupation.

At the memorial wreathes were laid again, including those from New Zealand, the NZDF, the mayor of le Quesnoy Marie-Sophie Lesne, Australia and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

The final ceremony was held at the New Zealand Memorial at Longueval. The memorial is sited above what was known as “Switch Trench” and the objective of the New Zealanders on 15 September 1916. On that day Sergeant D F Brown, 2nd Battalion Otago Regiment, won a Victoria Cross. He was killed two weeks later.

The NZDF Catafalque Party consisted of Sergeant Shane Hutson, Corporal John Moses, Able Machinery Technician (Propulsion) Karl Furey (RNZN), Leading Aircraftsman Glenn Gommans (RNZAF) and Sapper Adman Manins.

The Cultural Group consisted of Warrant Officer Rudolph, Petty Officer Combat Systems Specialist Andre Arahina, (both RNZN), Staff Sergeant Te Whaea Erana Edwards and Ms Elizabeth Portas.

Keeping a careful watch on the party was Warrant Officer Class One Pat Cooney and Second Lieutenant Penny Roy.

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It has been another busy start to the year for the Army Leave Centres. The annual maintenance inspections of all 31 units at our 10 Leave Centre locations were completed by the Army Leave Centre’s Manager late March 2014, and there is now an extensive “to do” list that will be actioned throughout the rest of the year as time, booking schedules, and funding permits. Some of the key maintenance tasks identified include:

• replacing queen beds at Rotorua, Napier, and Hanmer Springs

• replacing bedroom furniture at Wanaka• total refurbishment of laundry at Acacia Bay• painting the garage and boat shed at Acacia Bay• extensive pruning of existing trees and shrubs by

arborist at Acacia Bay• plastering and interior painting to remedy paint damage

and modernise units at several locations• fitting of cornice trim on interior walls of units at some

locations to minimise and prevent further plaster damage to wall edges

• install wall cladding in dining and stairwell areas of Mt Maunganui units to prevent further damage

• replacing some of the light fittings in Units 1 and 6 at Acacia Bay

• replacing outdoor tables and clotheslines at Hanmer Springs

• gardens at locations to have new native plantings and further landscaping where deemed necessary to create tidy, low maintenance gardens

• curtains to be replaced at some locations• front fence at Napier to be replaced• exterior walls and roof of Akaroa to be completely

repainted• Akaroa decks to be rebuilt.

Issues at Mt Maunganui and Akaroa Leave CentresSeveral building faults have been identified as ongoing

issues at Mt Maunganui and these are to be rectified by the contractor under the Master Builder Warranty. A fault has been detected with the three seater couches at this location and these are being assessed by the manufacturer with a view to replacement under warranty. The carpet in Unit 4 is

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also being replaced under warranty and minor repairs will be undertaken in the other three units at the same time. We have been plagued with ongoing issues at the Mt Maunganui Leave Centre since the rebuild of 2012.

Akaroa will require some major work over the next six to 12 months. Burnham engineers did some remedial work at the Akaroa Leave Centre late 2013 and identified structural issues with the decks. Subsequently a Structural Engineer inspected the decks (March 2014) and provided a comprehensive report that included a recommendation for props to be erected as supports under the three decks to ensure they remain safe and structurally sound until such time as they can be rebuilt. The wonderful Burnham engineers came to the rescue, swinging into action and having the props in place and certified early April so that the units could remain open for business. LCPL Leith Cummins and Mr Rob Ansell deserve special recognition for their outstanding support, workmanship, and quick response to this serious issue. We are now in the process of obtaining a quote from a local builder for rebuilding the decks.New Tariffs

New tariffs were introduced on 1 April for all Army Leave Centres. The Wellington Apartments one-off levy also increased by $2 to $47 from 1 May 2014. Despite the minimal increases across all categories, the Army Leave Centres are still great value and provide quality accommodation at popular holiday destinations around NZ.

The Army Leave Centre’s General Terms & Conditions of Tenancy and the Ballot Period And Rules have been updated WEF 1 April. Both documents can be viewed in the Announcements on The Command Post and Army Central Welfare Home Pages on the Defence Intranet. Ballots

Due to difficulties filling week one of the Xmas Ballot for the last two years, we are trialling the Xmas Ballot period starting the day after Christmas Day this year, and it will still run for four weeks encompassing the school holiday period.

A high cancellation rate from ballot entrants after they have won a ballot continues to happen. Please do not enter a ballot unless you are committed to staying at the leave centre if you win. If your circumstances change or you simply change your mind about a ballot entry, you can cancel it before the ballot is drawn.

The Grade 3 Staff and Tactics, attended by all Corps Lieutenants, and the Grade 2, attended by all Corps Captains, are being substantially overhauled in the first major changes for over ten years. These courses prepare officers for duty as Staff Officers in Headquarters, and for command positions, by developing their problem solving, tactical understanding, and application of military command processes.

The review was the result of external validations, comments from students, and an internal review of instructors which all identified that elements of the current courses were out of date. As a result, the review started by developing a job description for a staff officer to determine what exactly a current military staff officer needs to be able to do. Shortfalls in knowledge and skills were identified, and these are now being brought into the two courses.

The first changes to be implemented will affect the Grade 3, with the recent Army Learning Steering Group (ALSG) giving the green light for a pilot course to be conducted. The changes have affected both content and delivery of the course, and will mean a different experience for regular and reserve Lieutenants.

In terms of content, the new Grade 3 covers Stability Operations, including counter-insurgency (COIN) against irregular forces in more detail. It also addresses Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN), Joint Interagency Multinational (JIM) operations, risk management, targeting, incident management, and a range of other areas relevant to the

changes to the grade 3 coursemodern military officer. Previous content, which focused on Combat Operations against conventional enemy forces, is still relevant and remains in the course. It is also still focused on operations at battlegroup (battalion) level and below in the land environment.

The decision was made early on to adopt a distance education component as the most effective and efficient method of delivering much of the basic content. It allows students to work quickly through areas they are familiar with, and concentrate on new areas of learning, which can be quite different for each student dependant on their individual experience and knowledge. Distance education also allows students to develop and adopt learning methods that suit them as individual learners.

The Grade 3 Distance Education (G3DE) module will cover a broad range of doctrinal theory and concepts. It has been kept at the unclassified level to enable deployed personnel, people posted overseas, and reservists, who don’t have ready access to DIXS, to access the learning. The (open book) online assessments can then be completed when personnel get access to DIXS, as they use the NZDF Learning Management System (LMS). The G3DE is expected to take around 80 to 100 hours to complete, and will be available for personnel to complete at any time.

After completing all the assessments for the G3DE, students will attend the Grade 3 Residential module (G3Res). This face-to-face course focuses on the application of knowledge learned in the G3DE in a series of Staff Planning Exercises

(SPX), Tactical Exercises Without Troops (TEWT) and Battle Management Exercises (BMX). This will develop and assess students thinking skills, individual and collaborative problem solving, tactical understanding, and decision making during the 6 weeks (31 working days) G3Res – shorter than the previous Grade 3 course .

Reservists are now fully integrated into the course with regulars. Both groups will complete the G3DE. Reservists then must complete the first 13 working days of the G3Res, but have the option to complete the entire G3Res if they choose. This means that reserve officers now have more flexibility about when they attend the G3Res, as there are generally multiple coursers conducted in a year. The previous Grade 3 (Extramural) will no longer be run. The 13 day option results in a Level 1 qualification in some Learning Outcomes, while the entire course provides an overall Level 2 qualification.

Students who are due to complete the Grade 3 should have already received an email outlining what the changes mean to them. Further information can be found in the ‘Changes to the Grade 3’ Information brief on the Tactical School intranet site, or (for those looking to start now) in the ‘G3DE Quick Start Guide’ on the intranet site. The first G3Res will start 22 September 2014, so personnel due to attend that should be starting the G3DE immediately.

People with questions about the new Grade 3 can email [email protected].

The Staff and Tactics Courses run by Tactical School are being reviewed.

PTSU 50th Anniversary

March 2015RNZAF Base Auckland

Celebrating 50 years of Parachute Training and

Support unit.

Expressions of interest are invited from personnel that have been posted to, worked with or have

conducted training at PTSU.

The days events will include air and ground displays in addition to a social event.

Please email [email protected] to register your interest.

Please include a brief description of your involvement / connection with PTSU.

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Operation:

THE COOLEST MISSION ON EARTHIF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EXPERIENCING THE ICE NEXT SUMMER, TALK TO YOUR CAREER MANAGER NOW!

APPLY NOW! NOMINATIONS CLOSE 9 JUNEOperation ANTARCTICA is the NZDF’s ongoing commitment to provide annual air transport and logistic support to the New Zealand Antarctic Programme (NZAP) and the United States Antarctic Programme (USAP).

We have roles on the ice for:

•Plant Operators•Drivers•Communications Operators•Riggers•Terminal Operators•Field Engineers•Plumbers•Carpenters

•Electricians•Air Drop Rigging Assistants•General Assistants (Fuel)

And at Harewood Terminal (Christchurch) for:

•Air Cargo Handlers•Air Cargo Handler Team Leader•Documents Clerk•Deputy NCO i/c ANT PAX terminal

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nz army band golden jubileeEaster 2014 was a very busy one for all NZ Army Band (NZAB) personnel as it was the date set for the band’s Golden Jubilee Celebration. The weekend saw 100 past members and their partners join with current members of the NZAB over a few days of shared fellowship and camaraderie.The Jubilee commenced on Friday April the 18th with a function at the Hornby Workingmens Club for an official opening. The night proved to be a great success as many old acquaintances were rekindled and new friendships made. There was also a poignant moment of remembrance for those members of the unit who have passed away with a reading of the Ode, Last Post and Rouse.

Easter Saturday started at Burnham Military Camp with a photo session followed by lunch at B Blocks 800 Man Mess, a real stroll down memory lane for the past members. After lunch, current NZAB pers headed to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand to prepare for the feature event of the weekend, a Gala concert followed by a black tie dinner.

Both events were a huge success with a sell out crowd of over 1100 people enjoying the concert. The band played superbly under the direction of Director of Music Captain Graham Hickman and Bandmaster Staff Sergeant Phil Johnston. Land Component Commander Brigadier Kelly was in attendance at the concert and provided the highlight of our weekend presenting a Chief of Army Commendation to the unit for their outstanding work at the 2013 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Although this award was presented to the current unit effective November 2013, all past members felt great pride as such an award could not have been possible without their loyal service that laid the foundation for those of us who have followed.

Easter Sunday started with a street march and small marching display from the current NZAB finishing outside the ruins of the Christchurch Cathedral. The band was then joined by the past members for a short public service before marching on mass through the streets of Christchurch to attend a service of celebration and thanks at the transitional Christchurch (Cardboard) Cathedral.

Following the service all Jubilee attendees congregated back at the Hornby Workingmens Club for the “Big Blow”. This was a fun event that gave the opportunity for the old bands and bandsmen to get together and enjoy playing some music together. Lots of laughs were had and of course more stories were told of how things used to work in the Army!

The last event of the weekend was back at Burnham on Monday the 21st of April where there was a golf tournament and BBQ.

Overall the weekend was a huge success and as a member of the current unit I would like to acknowledge the huge effort put in by the Jubilee committee under the leadership of WO1 Graeme Bremner. The success of the weekend is testament to your efforts. Thank you so much!!

Espirit De Corps!!

CPL K J HickmanNZAB Comms Cell IC


BY L/Cpl B Sidwell 7 Pl and Charlie Coy, 2/4 RNZIR

“Didn’t even see them,” is the answer I have been giving when people ask about whether I got to meet the Royal couple. That is par for the course when you put your hand up to be Catafalque Guard for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Blenheim for a wreath laying ceremony commemorating 100 years since WW1.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony was hosted by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and the Catafalque Guard consisted of two Air Force pers, one Navy, one Army (all JNCO’s) and an Air Force F/SGT as Guard Commander, as well as the usual number of SNCO’s milling around.

After half a day of learning the ‘Reverse Arms’, ‘Slow March’ and ‘Lower Your Arms Reverse’ The Catafalque Guard and other hangers on moved from Woodbourne Air Force Base to Seymour Square War Memorial Clock Tower for rehearsals in the rain, while TV cameras and reporters filmed us. Fences and barriers were getting erected around us to keep the public back and the police were doing their checking and

once in a liFetime experienceplanning. Opposite to where I was to take up position, a raised media stand was being built to house the 20 odd cameras, five television cameras and reporters from around the world. “No pressure,” I said to myself when the enormity of the situation dawned on me.

The next day was the big day and after drawing weapons from Woodbourne armoury we once again moved to Seymour Square for another two full rehearsals while police sniffer dogs sniffed everything around us. Those rehearsals were invaluable in getting the nervous tension out of the system because we were already performing in front of a large crowd. I’m told that some committed people had been there since 0430hrs in the rain. After rehearsals it was time to get changed and wait for our time to shine.

Cellphones are a fantastic invention, because instead of mounting the Catafalque at the proposed time of 1015, we waited until we got the text telling us that the motorcade was leaving at about 1050. That saved us 35 minutes of pain! After about 20 minutes at ‘Lower Your Arms Reverse’ the

Royal Couple arrived. I could hear the screaming and cheers getting louder as the car got closer, and when they got out of the car the cameras let loose and made sounds like a live fire platoon assault. Next, the Duke and Duchess laid a wreath at the base of the Memorial. At the command of a drum roll from the RNZAF, ‘Present Arms’ was adopted before the Bugler played the Last Post, back to the shoulder, then another ‘Present Arms’ for the National Anthem, then back to the shoulder were we stayed. Kate and William then went over to meet some hand-picked local Veterans of various campaigns before heading off to meet some members of the public.

After the cheering and flag waving had calmed down we were then marched off and dismissed and headed to the Blenheim RSA for lunch.

I found the experience as a whole to be well worth it and was honoured to be part of such an occasion. If the opportunity to do something like this crosses your path I recommend that you put your hand up as I can honestly say that it was a once in a lifetime experience.

The author of the children’s book presented to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this month has reflected on 1914 New Zealand, just before the outbreak of war.

The book, Le Quesnoy: The Story of the Town New Zealand Saved, was written by Professor Glyn Harper, Professor of War Studies at Massey university, and tells the story of how New Zealand soldiers liberated the French town in 1918.

Professor Harper, who’s playing a key role in preparing the official 13 volume Centenary History of New Zealand and the First World War, is also a successful children’s author and his book, Le Quesnoy, reached number one on the NZ bestseller’s list for children’s books last year.

He was surprised and honoured that the book was chosen by the Department of Internal Affairs to be presented to the Royal couple.

royal giFt Back on April 25, 1914, Professor Harper says few people were aware of the conflict in the Balkans that would lead to war a few months later.

New Zealand was an agricultural country of just over a million people enjoying “good economic times” when a terrorist act in the Balkans led to the conflict.

Young men joined the war for the adventure, travel and an opportunity to see the world “ignorant of its causes, innocent of its meaning” as war historian and Gallipoli survivor, Ormond Burton, wrote.

Britain’s declaration of war, on behalf of itself and its empire, came “out of the blue” with few people informed about the events that caused the conflict Professor Harper says.

“Yet we were well prepared to send troops and thousands of young men who joined up saw it as a cheap way to get overseas and experience life,” he comments.

By 1918 this country had sent more than 102,000 men and women overseas to support the Allied war effort. Of those nearly 60,000 became casualties and 18,000 were killed.

“As a result Anzac Day this year and the RSA commemorations throughout New Zealand will become more poignant as we approach the centenary of World War One,” Glyn Harper says.

The RSA is part of the governing group responsible for the centenary history of World War One. CEO, David Moger, says it’s pleasing to see the government recognising and supporting the commitments made by World War One veterans.

“We were delighted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were gifted Professor Harper’s children’s book and Prince William found time to inspect our military heritage,” David says.

Professor’s Harper’s book, Johnny NZ, the New Zealand Soldier at War, which is part of the official volumes, is due for release in August next year and only a fortnight ago, his eighth children’s book, Jim’s Letters, about the story of Gallipoli, was launched.

Far left L/CPL Brendan Sidwell

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The Burnham Army Cycling team, proudly supported by Hollands Collision Centre Rolleston and Fulton Hogan, are now halfway through their first year of competition. The team is learning hard lessons on the road, but growing stronger and more confident with each round.

The first round, at Oxford in March was the flattest course and the team had four riders in the peleton sprint at the end, gaining 17th, 18th and 26th. This 160km fast circuit suited our riders, being heavier but more powerful than other competitors.

Round Two in Hokitika in mid April was a foul day with driving rain and a more undulating course. We figured this would play to our advantage, being somewhat accustomed to inclement weather, and came up with an aggressive race plan. This round was reported as the strongest cycling field in NZ for some time, but we carried on regardless. During the first part of the race, after the break had gone, we decided to chase it down, with our three strongest riders going at full gas at the front of the peleton. Unfortunately we were dropping the weaker members of our team at the same time, and softening up our legs for later on. An hour later we found ourselves with four riders left, all on the wrong side of a split in the peleton, and just as our chase was gaining momentum a crash took James and Brett out of contention. Only Jacob was able to make it back to the peleton, but finished in 27th,

burnham cyclingtwo minutes adrift of the peleton, unable to stay with later attacks. It was a harsh lesson to learn, having only one rider finish, and has kindled a deeper level of respect for the athletic ability of the other competitors.

Round Three in Hanmer in May was a much better situation, with a more conservative race plan, and a stronger team, motivated to train harder after previous set backs. We finally got a rider in the break, Mark Spessot, who timed it perfectly which enabled the rest of the team to stay protected in the peleton. The Hanmer to Kaikoura course is 132km and has numerous river crossings with steep approaches and a hilltop finish. The team only had to work hard 15km from the end, when the main contenders accelerated on the last significant hill. We had sufficient power to bring them back after 10 minutes effort. The hilltop finish was a real test but we finished 19th, 20th and 32nd and were quite pleased at being able to execute our race plan. The learning is happening…

The team will now take a short break over winter, before the final three rounds in Ashburton, Nelson and Rolleston, to be held in Aug, Sep and Oct respectively.

Proudly supported by:

James Mander leading Jacob in the peleton. All photos this page: Mr Rick Spooner

Mark Spessot leading the peleton before the break formed, just south of Hanmer.

Mark with Michael Vink and the other breakaway riders working hard.

Before the race, Left to Right, Mr Jacob Grieve, Mr Frank Sutton, Major Brett Grieve, Private Gerard Bell, and Mr James Mander

Team riders catching up just after the finish at Ocean Ridge Estate, Kaikoura.

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Calling all golfers; calling all broken rugby players; calling anyone else who still wants to be involved in a competitive sport with great camaraderie - summer is leaving us and the start of winter is fast approaching. Dust off your clubs once again and come and join us in a fast growing sport with high international interest in young New Zealand players.

As part of an increasing number of young players taking part in Army Golf this is a continuing series of player profiles highlighting the level of dedication and attainment that a number of our younger members have and continue to achieve.

The first of two profiles in this article is on LCPL Ben Clutterbuck, currently with the 1 RNZIR Recon and Sniper Platoon, Linton. Ben is quite the exception and as a double Army representative (holding both an Army pocket for the Combat Shooting Team as well as NZ Army Golf) he displays all of the qualities to continue to represent the NZ army and his chosen sport at the highest levels.

Ben is a keen golfer maintaining a low playing handicap for well over 10 years; he averages between a scratch handicap and a handicap of two most years. He started playing golf when he was only 10 years old and hasn’t looked back since continuing to improve his game any chance he gets. Some would say he’s a natural; those who know him understand how many hours practice he puts in on a weekly basis.

As a previous South Island Inter-Provincial representative for Otago, Ben has represented not only his region but additionally the NZ Army very well in the 2014 playing season. Ben recently won both the NZ Army Championship conducted in Linton as well as the NZDF Services Championship conducted at the Manawatu Golf Course against some very strong competitors. Ben was additionally selected to represent the NZDF Golf Team for the 2014 playing year.

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PTE Brett Taylor

LCPL Ben Clutterbuck

The second young player to be profiled in this article is PTE Brett Taylor. Brett began his career with the Infantry and has decided that there are other opportunities to take his career forward with a trade change to RNZALR as a driver with 10 Transport Squadron. Brett is somewhat of a ‘natural player’ with golf. He first started playing at the age of 13 stopping at 18 and now he has only recently started playing again.

The most significant tournament he has taken part in over the past four years is the NZ Army Championship and regional event as well as the NZDF Services championship and Inter-Service tournament. Previous to this year Brett was a representative for the Bay of Plenty which lead to him being selected as a New Zealand representative. Furthermore he has also been a NZ Maori representative and was selected to take part in the New Zealand Srixon development squad – something very hard to become involved in. He is best known for being able to out drive most people only using a 4-iron.

So long as both of these young men keep playing good golf and have the support of their commanders in years to follow, I am very sure that they will both represent the NZ Army in golf for many years to come.

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PLAYER PROFILE – NZ ARMY GOLF

The NZ Army Inter regional tournament was held at Linton in February 2014 , and the NZ Army Championship was held later that month. ‘New players’ exploded onto the Army golfing scene with fantastic results, none more than LCPL Ben Clutterbuck of 1 RNZIR and PTE Brett Taylor of 2 CSSB. Both of these exciting young players did very well at the regional tournament and NZ Army Championship with Ben winning the title of NZ Army Champion 2014 on the first hole of a sudden death play off (after already completing 36 holes) with SSGT Adam Orlowski.

The Regional tournament was sponsored and hosted by the Linton Camp Golf Club which made arrangements for the competition a lot easier than in previous years. The weather did not play fair on the lead up to the tournament with dry and hot conditions drying out the course. However, players made the best of the well kept greens and the vast run that a dry course offered. The winning team for the 2014 Regional event was the Wellington with LCPL Ben Clutterbuck winning the Senior and NZ Army Championship divisions, WO1 Mike van der Mespel winning the Intermediate division, Mr Graeme Roberts the Junior division and Mrs Jayne Champ the Women’s division.

REGIONAL POINTS OF CONTACT FOR NZ ARMY GOLF:

Southern

Mr Jon Berry, Mr Graham Sweetman and Mrs Jayne Champ

Wellington

MAJ John Govan and WO1 Mike van der Mespel

Central

WO2 John Sole and LCPL George O’Brien

Northern

CPL Leanne Corbett and SSGT Opes Parkes

NZ Army Code Chairman — MAJ Aaron Couchman

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As part of a continuing series of articles detailing the ‘young’ golf players amongst us all, this month’s article profiles two young players. Firstly LCPL Ben Clutterbuck, a member of 1 RNZIR and of the Manawatu Golf Club and secondly PTE Brett Taylor also currently of 1 RNZIR however is seeking a change in life by becoming a driver with 2 CSSB and plays out of the Taupo Golf Club.

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ANZAC DAY GALLIPOLI 2014