Going fast have you got yours a full record of 2001 all pages(weeks) are included, so catch up on all that's been happening.
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 9:44 AM
Subject: Ground Defence Officer
My Name is Daniel Critchley and I am about to apply for the position of Ground Defence Officer. I have found it difficult to obtain information regarding the specific role of a Ground Defence Officer, I was lucky enough to Talk with a corporal at Pierce Air Base but still want more specific information about the position, to increase my chance of success in the Interviewing process. If you find the time to help me that would be greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely Daniel Critchley
I can be contacted at critchleydaniel@hotmail.com or on (08)93426369
Well Gday Daniel,
This request i'll leave for the serving Officers who might take the
time to respond to your request, I'll forward your email up to defence
section at Amberley where hopefully one of the boys will take the time
to assist you in your goal.
Wishing you all the best,
The POM
Fighting Back Against Email Worms
We came across a great trick that's as simple as it is effective, and that anyone can use to battle many of the nasty worm viruses flying around the Internet these days.
Of course, the best way to ensure the integrity of your system is to install some good anti-virus software, but this little technique can give you and anyone on your email address contact list a bit of added protection.
When one of these destructive critters gets into your computer, the first thing it does is go to your email address book and send itself to all of the addresses listed there, thus infecting all your friends and contacts. The trick we're talking about won't keep the virus from getting into your computer - you should invest in some good anti-virus software for that - but it will stop the invader from using your address book to spread further, and will alert you that you have a worm in your system.
Here's what to do. Open your email address book and click on "New Contact" or "New Person", just the same as you would to add a new friend to your list. In the window where you would type your New Contact's FIRST name, type !000. (That's an exclamation mark followed by 3 zeroes.). Then, in the window prompting you to enter the new email address, type the word WormAlert. Then complete your entry by clicking "Add", "Enter", "Save", etc.
Here is what you've done, and why it will work. The "name" !000 will automatically be placed at the top of your address book as Entry #1. This is entry where the worm virus will start in its effort to work its way down your email contact list. But when it tries to mail itself to !000, it will find itself undeliverable because of the phony email address (i.e. WormAlert) you entered. Thus the worm's first attempt to spread from your computer will fail, and it goes no further.
So you've just saved your family, friends and business contacts a possible tragedy - but what about your files and creations?
Here's the second great benefit of this simple procedure. When an email cannot be delivered from your computer, you are notified in your Inbox almost immediately. Hence, if you ever get an email telling you that an email addressed to WormAlert could not be delivered, you will know right away that you have the worm in your system. In a scenario where time is often of the essence, you will be informed at the earliest moment, so that you can take the proper measures to deal with the virus.
Army's new helicopter cannot fire missiles
By Michael Smith
(Filed: 25/03/2002)
THE Army's new Apache attack helicopter cannot fire its Hellfire anti-tank missiles for fear that debris ejected on launching could cause catastrophic damage.
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The problem is confirmed by a Ministry of Defence document leaked to The Telegraph.
The MoD was unable to say how much damage could be caused. It was working with the makers to solve the problem, officials said.
But defence sources said there were serious concerns that the debris could damage the main or tail rotors, causing the helicopter to crash.
The Army is buying 67 Apache helicopters at a cost of at least £27 million each. They are being built in Britain by Westland under licence from the US manufacturers Boeing.
The WAH-64 Apache Longbow
The US has restricted its Apache helicopters to firing missiles only during wartime and to launching them only from the right-hand side of the aircraft to try to ensure that the debris does not hit the tail rotor which is on the left-hand side.
The WAH-64 Apache, which is due to take over the anti-tank role currently performed by about a quarter of the Army's Challenger 2 tanks in three years' time, normally carries a total of eight Hellfire missiles, four on each side.
The problem comes amid worrying signs from Afghanistan that the helicopter, which is seen as providing devastating frontline firepower, may not be as effective as was hoped, particularly in hot, dusty conditions.
Five out of the seven Apache attack helicopters sent to attack al-Qa'eda terrorists during Operation Anaconda two weeks ago were disabled by machinegun fire or ancient Soviet RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launchers fired from the ground.
The five helicopters had to be taken back to the US base at Bagram, north of Kabul, and replaced by new aircraft flown out from America.
Charles Heyman, editor of Jane's World Armies, said yesterday that there were also serious problems with sand and dust getting into the engines.
"In northern Europe you would expect to have around 90 per cent serviceability for these aircraft," he said. "But we are hearing reports that in Afghanistan it may be as low as 60 per cent."
The introduction of the Army Air Corp's first operational Apache squadron has already been delayed by at least eight months by software problems with the Full Mission simulator that will train the pilots.
The Apache problem is the latest in a series of embarrassing equipment problems to hit the forces. The SA-80 rifle had to be modified at a cost of £80 million after it consistently jammed on operations in Kosovo and Sierra Leone.
And the 12-year Bowman project to replace Army radio sets that dated back to the Falklands was abandoned 18 months ago. Soldiers operating in the Balkans were forced to use their mobile telephones to contact each other.
During the Kosovo campaign the RAF ran out of precision guided weapons that could bomb through clouds.
Monday 25 March 2002
NO THREAT TO VETERAN TRANSPORT SERVICES
Veterans' Affairs Minister Danna Vale today denied claims veterans would be
disadvantaged by new tendering guidelines for veterans' transport services.
"New South Wales Council of Social Services' claims that the proposal will result in
veterans losing access to services are baseless and incorrect," Mrs Vale said.
"Under current arrangements, the Department of Veterans' Affairs acts on behalf of eligible
veterans and war widows to provide transport to and from medical appointments.
"These services are being delivered by a range of providers, including hire car and taxi
companies, as well as community transport organisations, through formal and informal
arrangements.
"For some time now ex-service organisations have been calling for veterans to have
greater flexibility and control over their own bookings.
"Under the proposal, veterans and war widows will be able to call a single number, no
matter where they are, that will put them directly through to a local service provider, with
whom they can discuss their specific transport needs.
"The proposal gives veterans and war widows greater flexibility and greater independence
over how they are transported.
Mrs Vale also rejected NCOSS's claims that the proposal would lead to taxi companies
having a monopoly on services.
"All appropriately qualified providers, including community transport organisations, will
have equal opportunity to tender for these services," Mrs Vale said.
"As has always been the case, the Department will be seeking to engage contractors that
have a demonstrated ability to meet the transport needs of veterans, while delivering value
for money, which is our obligation to Australian taxpayers.
"All veteran transport contractors, regardless of whether they use taxis, hire cars or
community transport, are expected to provide a high level of service to their passengers.
"Veterans and war widows can expect to receive that high level of service regardless of
which provider they use."
Minister Vale said an exposure draft of the transport tender guidelines was released earlier
this month and DVA was currently taking comments from transport providers.
"I invite NCOSS to provide me with details of their concerns and encourage them to work
constructively with DVA to ensure that the tender process delivers the best possible result
for the veteran community," she said.
Media Contact: Rachael Thompson (02) 6277 7820 or 0417 265 289
POM
Here are 3 photos found today.
No 14 S/Leaders Course (I only had about 2 weeks to go and I got posted to
Vietnam, so I didn't finish this one).
Back Row L-R
John Robson_Marlin Peacock_Pat Connell_Roy Florence_John Leaver_
Neil Marxsen_Jim Nice
Front Row L-R
Bob Fisher_Paul Tuck_Ron Stuart_Tony Nibbs_Ken Triffitt_
Shorty Harwood_????_Ray Bolton
I hope I have the names correct, I had to use a bloody magnifying glass to
get some names.
4 Flt Fbn 1983
Back--- Betts_Edwards_Mavor_Ball_Tucker_Mears_Lewis
Middle--- Steele_Grasby_Mills_Hayes_Mayne_Klaebe_Francis_Miles
Front--- Hyde_Terry_Barber_Triffitt_Anderson_Mahoney_Brennan_Jackson
4 Flt Fbn 1984
Back- Edwards_Mavor_Ball_Tucker_Mears_Lewis
Middle- Miles_Grasby_Mills_Hayes_Mayne_Klaebe_Francis_Miles
Front- Steele_Hyde_Terry-Triffitt_Read_Mahoney_Brennan_Jackson
Thanks Triff
Reminder of what it's all about
>>> > KANDAHAR, Afghanistan Army News Service
>>> >
>>> > -- An aircraft filled with 101st Airborne Division soldiers en route
>to
>>> > Afghanistan circled the World Trade Center disaster site in lower
>>> > Manhattan last week to remind the troops of why they were deploying.
It
>>> > was the first time since Sept. 11 that the Federal Aviation
>>> Administration
>>> > allowed a commercial plane to fly over the site.
>>> >
>>> > Capt. Richard Osborne, pilot of MD-11 World Airways, radioed 20
>minutes
>>> > ahead to coordinate the maneuver and the air traffic controllers were
>>> > notably moved by the request. "They were happy to do it when we told
>>them
>>> > the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) was on board," said Osborne.
>>> > "These people are going over there and are literally risking their
>lives
>>> > in response to the terror that occurred at that place; it was very
>>> > significant that they get an opportunity to see it."
>>> >
>>> > For the soldiers of Task Force 187 making the trip, it was a reminder
>of
>>> > what the mission is all about. "It was definitely a sobering moment,
>(a
>>> > reminder) of what we're doing here," said Spc. Raymond Ballance,
>>Company
>>> > D, 311th Military Intelligence, ground surveillance. "It brought it
>>back
>>> > to the front of my mind, of why we're doing this, by seeing those two
>>> > barren
>>> > sites."
>>> >
>>> > Balance is also prepared to make the sacrifice to help eliminate
>>> > terrorism. "Hopefully I'll find some bad guys and detain them so we
can
>>> > bring them to justice," said Ballance. Osborne, who was an Army
aviator
>>> > during Vietnam, said he was proud to have the job of flying the
>>> "Screaming
>>> > Eagles" to their destination. "I'm glad we're able to bring them on
>>this
>>> > leg and what we're really looking forward to is bringing each and
every
>>> > one of them back home," said Osborne. "I was proud when I served in
the
>>> > military and I'm proud of the quality of people who are on board
>today."
>>> >
>>> > NOW TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THEY SAW...
>>> >
>>> > <
Thursday 21 March 2002
MORE VETERANS ELIGIBLE FOR GOLD CARD
Thousands of Australian veterans will become eligible for comprehensive free health care
following the passage of the Federal Government's Gold Card legislation in Parliament
today.
Veterans' Affairs Minister Danna Vale welcomed the passage of the Bill, which will provide
all Australian Defence Force veterans with qualifying service over the age of 70 with the
Gold Repatriation Health Card from 1 July 2002.
"This legislation delivers on a key commitment made by the Howard Government during
last year's Federal election," Minister Vale said.
"The Federal Government recognises that as our veteran population ages their health care
needs change.
"From 1 July 2002, the Gold Card will be available to older veterans with qualifying service
from conflicts including the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency, the Indonesian
Confrontation and the Vietnam War.
"Importantly, the Howard Government has taken a long term view with this initiative.
Veterans of later conflicts such as the Gulf War, East Timor and Australia's current
deployment in the coalition against terror, will also be eligible for the Gold Card upon
reaching the age of 70.
"Through this measure our older veterans will receive the care they need, the care they
deserve," the Minister said.
Eligible veterans who receive benefits through the Department of Veterans' Affairs
automatically qualify for the Gold Card and will receive a letter within the next two weeks
advising them of their entitlement. The Gold Card will be sent to them before 1 July. 2002.
Other veterans who believe they have qualifying service and who have turned 70 on or
before 1 July are encouraged to contact DVA on 133 254 to receive an application form.
Veterans who turn 70 after 1 July can also lodge an application, with their entitlements to
take effect from their birthday.
"This initiative further demonstrates the Howard Government's commitment to advancing
the welfare and interests of the veteran community.
"It recognises and delivers on our nation's duty to care for those who serve Australia in
times of war and conflict," Minister Vale said.
Wednesday 20 March 2002
GOLD CARD EXTENSION A STEP CLOSER
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Danna Vale, today welcomed the passage through the
House of Representatives of legislation to extend eligibility for the Gold Repatriation Health
Card to all Australian Defence Force veterans with qualifying service who are over the age
of 70.
"This legislation delivers on a key commitment of the Howard Government during the last
election campaign," Minister Vale said.
"I look forward to the expedient passage of this Bill through the Senate, and urge the ALP
and Democrats not to delay the legislation, so that all eligible veterans are able to benefit
from 1 July 2002."
Minister Vale said the passage of the legislation would see an extra 4,000 Australian
veterans immediately entitled to receive the comprehensive free health care provided by
the Gold Card from 1 July 2002.
"Importantly, this legislation provides not only for veterans of past conflicts, such as the
Korean War, the Malayan Emergency, the Indonesian Confrontation, the Vietnam War and
the Gulf War," Minister Vale said.
"It also takes a long term view to provide access to the Gold Card in years to come for
veterans in current conflicts, such as East Timor and Australia's contribution to the coalition
against terror.
"This will ensure that our older veterans receive the care they need, the care they deserve,"
the Minister said.
Following the passage of legislation through the Senate, Minister Vale said many eligible
veterans who already receive benefits through the Department of Veterans' Affairs would
not need to submit an application, as they would automatically qualify for the Gold Card.
These veterans will be sent a Gold Card and a letter advising them of their entitlement
before 1 July.
Other veterans who believe they have qualifying service who have turned 70 on or before 1
July should contact DVA on 133 254 to receive an application form. Veterans who will turn
70 after 1 July can also lodge an application, with their entitlements to take effect from their
birthday.
And for those who never made the journey to the mountain , here's what was up on top of Nui-Cadu.
The Home of many a Hangover
The 2 Sqn Koala Bar.
Just a bit of exploded ordinance