Overview
Participating in one of the Directorate of Employer and Industry Engagement’s Boss Lift activities is a way to learn first-hand about what the Australian Defence Force does on exercises and operations.
Further, employers involved in Boss Lift gain a valuable insight into the benefits that Reserve service brings back to the civilian workplace.
Often there is also an opportunity for employers to actually see their employees working as Reservists.
Further, employers involved in Boss Lift gain a valuable insight into the benefits that Reserve service brings back to the civilian workplace.
Often there is also an opportunity for employers to actually see their employees working as Reservists.
Media clips:
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Reserves deployed overseas15 January 2008
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Liverpool Leader Reserve develops skills8 January 2008
Penrith Press Scott puts skills to ultimate test21 December 2007
Central Coast Express Advocate Boss visits her husband in jungle19 December 2007
Central Coast Express Advocate Troops have plenty in reserve19 December 2007
Parramatta Advertiser Trombones to troopsDecember 2007
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Malaysia exercise difficultDecember 2007
ETSA Utilities Newsletter Making a difference13 December 2007
Navy News - Page 3 Trial for access to DASS13 December 2007
Army News - Page 26 Reserves to get study assistance13 December 2007
Air Force News - Page 24 DASS for all13 December 2007
Diamond Valley Leader Father and son on tour13 December 2007
Diamond Valley Leader Eye opener for Boss in the Solomon Island13 December 2007
Diamond Valley Leader Where warlords5 December 2007
Chronicle Thales chemist acknowledged28 November 2007
Northern Argus Local helps deliver peace to Solomons21 November 2007
Sunraysia Daily Checking on me, Boss?30 January 2007
ABC.net.au - 
Reserves deployed to Solomon IslandsFebruary 2007
Townsville Sun Newspaper Boss has new found interest in ReservesFebruary 2007
Townsville Sun Newspaper Time to take step back and relax31 January 2007
The Sun Newspaper Boss experiences life as a soldier14 December 2006
The North West Star Gained an insight into the role of reservists7 December 2006
The North West Star 'Deployed' to Malaysia to observe training exerciseDecember 2007
Boss Lift to Malaysia
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| Employer Geoff Edwards and Reservist Private Edwards in the Malaysian jungle | Dog Demostration by Malaysian Army |
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November 2007
Uplifting time for bosses in Solomons
Employers with Exercise Boss Lift had the opportunity to stay in the forward operating bases of their Reservist employees, getting a taste of life as a member Operation Anode in the Solomon Islands.
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Bosses visit Solomon Islands - Article by Major Ian Toohill
Mid November saw a group of 20 employers receive first hand experience of the role played by their Army Reservist employees as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Boss Lift is coordinated by Reserve and Employer Support Division’s Directorate of Employer and Industry Engagement and is designed to show selected employers of Reservists the vital contribution their employees are making to the Australian Defence Force’s operational commitments.
This Boss Lift group consisted of employers from backgrounds as diverse as Policing, computing, educational management and landscaping.
All the participants gained insight into the skill sets developed and used on a daily basis by their employees.
During their 4-day visit, employers observed their employees in leadership roles, at various levels, around Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands. They spent a night sleeping in location with the troops and eating Army rations. A highlight was operating weapons on a live firing range. They were also given plenty of time to chat with their soldiers about the importance of the job in hand, the rewards it provides and just to catch up.
All employers were grateful for the opportunity and returned home with the firm knowledge that they had played a significant and much appreciated role in releasing their Reservists for 6 months service to the Nation.
Lieutenant Colonel Ian Upjohn, the Commanding Officer of Combined Task Force 635 in Solomon Islands said at the welcoming BBQ:
“I am proud of the efforts of my soldiers here in their role of providing security to the participating police forces with RAMSI, but this would not have been possible without your support in giving them extended leave. For that I thank you.”
He also said service in the Army Reserve provided long term benefit to employers, as these employees brought personal skills such as leadership ability, initiative and self reliance to their civilian workplace.
Chatting to employers at the farewell dinner, attended by their Army Reserve staff, it was obvious that this message had found its mark. Most employers had enhanced opinions of their staff and a number said they would consider promoting them or giving them new roles on their return, where their skills and attributes could be better utilised.
Peter Mason a District Training Officer with the South Australian Fire Service said of Private Anthony Portakienicz: “These guys are doing a great job. The skills gained in the Reserve, enhance and multiply any leadership training already given in the workplace. I have now become aware of more of Anthony’s technical skills not called upon in the Fire Service. They may well be now.”
Phrases such as the following appeared in the employer comment sheets.
An excellent opportunity……… I should consider joining…….the benefits outweigh the sacrifices………..go for it…….great teamwork……….releasing him provided the benefit of other staff being up skilled to cover the absence……..excellent, I will now promote employer involvement.
Neale Brophy, a corporate employer summed it all up by saying: “The Army Reserve is a very important institution in preserving the safety and integrity of the Australian people. I see it as a resource that aids, assists and compliments the ADF. In troubled times it is a group of special individuals, working among us, that would put all on the line to protect the Australian way of life.”
An indirect positive that comes out of ‘Boss Lifts’ is the creation a new network of business contacts across industries and state boundaries that would not normally exist.
Members of this Boss Lift are still in contact with each other via email. The Concept of ‘Boss Lift’ has many benefits for all parties concerned.
Click here for more images from the Solomon Islands Boss Lift.
Members of this Boss Lift are still in contact with each other via email. The Concept of ‘Boss Lift’ has many benefits for all parties concerned.
Click here for more images from the Solomon Islands Boss Lift.
July 2007
Employers visit the Solomon Islands to experience the benefits of reserve service
New South Wales employers of Defence Reservists flew to the Solomon Islands on 6 July 2007 as part of Defence's Boss Lift program.
They were given a first-hand opportunity to meet with their Reserve employees who were on an operational deployment. These employers had the opportunity to gain an appreciation of the unique skills their Reserve employees can bring back to the civilian workplace.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Peter Lindsay MP, said 18 employers traveled to the Solomon Islands as part of Boss Lift.
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| Clr with Parramatta City Council and member of Western Sydney Business Connection, Pierre Esber presenting SGT Murray Buesnell with a signed Eels jumper. | LCPL Toby Coats and his employer Mr Bob Brenton from Buladelah Central School. |
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| LT Gration Punch with his employer Ms Antoinette Faddoul from Wollongong Hospital | Private Scott Paltridge with his employer and very proud father, Mr Roger Paltridge from Kitchen Relaminating Specialists in Mermaid Beach QLD. |
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| Mr Steve Adams from Australian National Maritime Museum, Mr Bob Brenton from Buladelah Central School, LCPL Toby Coats and Mr Adrian Moss from Dept of Finance and Trade enjoying the local transport. | Mr George Shaw from Coates Hire and a DRSC Western Australia Committee member with deployed soldiers in the Solomon Islands. |
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| University student Private Tom Claridge with his Lecturer Mr Remy Dehaan from Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. | PTE Graham Moore and his employer Mr Kevin Worth from Rinker Ready Mix in Possum Brush (near Taree) |
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| Private Stephen Hearn with his employer Mr Michael Mullins from Swimwell in Port Macquarie. |
Boss Lift Activity - Malaysia - 2007
Defence Employees Off On Boss Lift To Malaysia
By Flying Officer Julia Ravell
While many Department of Defence public servants were away enjoying a holiday with family and friends, three Canberra-based policy workers were enduring the heat and humidity of the Malaysian jungle to watch ADF infantry in action.
While many Department of Defence public servants were away enjoying a holiday with family and friends, three Canberra-based policy workers were enduring the heat and humidity of the Malaysian jungle to watch ADF infantry in action.
As guests of Reserve Policy Division’s Directorate of Reserve Support, Kay Austin, David Cooke and Claire Starkey joined employers from around Australia for a first-hand look at reservist soldiers on exercise as part of Rifle Company Butterworth.
After chowing down on ‘rat packs’ in the jungle with the troops, watching a platoon ambush, listening to lectures and getting some range practice on a Steyr, the intrepid trio now have a much better idea about the training that goes into making a finely honed soldier capable of fighting beside full-time counterparts. And they’re much more aware of the issues faced by reservists when they deploy overseas.
“Before I went to Malaysia on the Boss Lift program, I’d only ever visited reserve soldiers working in Australia,” said Ms Austin, who works as Director of Service Conditions, a position responsible for making policy on a wide variety of travel allowances.
“Reservists have unique needs and when they go on longer deployments overseas they rely on the proper application of defence policies about pay and conditions so they can maintain they’re financial commitments at home,” she said.
“The Boss Lift to Malaysia was a good opportunity to understand what reservists do on the ground, to appreciate the pay and conditions required to make them an effective mobile force.
“Getting troops to remote places and sustaining them in the field is all about making the administration of reserve pay as slick as it can be.”
For Rehabilitation and Compensation policy officer, David Cooke, jungle training challenges presented a risk environment “completely different” to the defence civilian work environments to which he was accustomed.
The punishing training regime had resulted in a few broken bones and fatigue-related injuries.
“Talking with the troops one-on-one gave me a much better appreciation of how our rehabilitation policies work or should work on the ground,” said Mr Cooke.
“I’ve just put out the tender for the second stage in our modernisation program for ADF rehabilitation policies so the trip cemented in my mind the sort of thinking that we need to do so that the policies meet the requirements of practice in the field.
“Joining the soldiers at the jungle warfare centre and firing off some live rounds was also an experience.”
Since 2003, six groups of employers have accompanied reserve units to East Timor, Malaysia and the Solomon Islands.
Newly-appointed Director of Reserve Support Steve Williams said that Boss Lift participants were usually matched to deployments and exercises that involved their staff.
“Bosses quickly realise that their employees are at the pointy end of Australian Defence Force activities - they gain a huge amount of understanding in a very short time,” said Mr Williams.
“Most participants have no idea that reservists are involved in the full range of ADF operations. They discover that being a reservist is much more than being ‘one of the boys’ on Tuesday nights and on weekends.”
Boss Lift Activity - Exercise Pitch Black - Northern Territory - 2006
Boss Lift to Pitch Black Puts Reserves Into Perspective For Employers
Employers are promoting the benefits of the Defence Reserves Supoort's Boss Lift program in their workplaces.
“I’ve only been back at work for a week and I’m already espousing the virtues of the program,” said Deborah Pearce, who was recently involved in a Boss Lift to Exercise Pitch Black, held in the Northern Territory. Ms Pearce has worked at the Australian Taxation Office with Reservist Jason Mulcahy for the past 12 years.
Although Jason has been a part-time Air Force Officer for the entire time, Ms Pearce was vague about his defence duties until she had the opportunity to see some other Operations Officers (OPSOs) in action at Exercise Pitch Black.
“Even though Jason and others have explained to me what he does in the Air Force, I didn’t get the full gist of it without seeing it for myself,” said Ms Pearce.
“The briefings we received on our Boss Lift program gave us a comprehensive understanding about how Reservists fit into the defence organisation and some of the things they do while they’re there.
When we visited the control tower at RAAF Darwin during the Pitch Black exercise, we received a terrific briefing from the officer there that helped me understand Air Force operations generally and Jason’s role in particular. It was fascinating to see what was going on down below on the radars controlling so much air traffic.”
Ms Pearce and a group of employers from Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales were flown to the NT as part of a program that included tours of RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal, a visit to the Adelaide River War Memorial and numerous briefings from RAAF members at work and over mess meals.
“The program and its briefings, in particular, really helped me to put Reservists’ roles in the Air Force into a broader context,” she said.
“It was fantastic. Everything ran very smoothly and nothing was too much effort either for the organisers or for the many officers who gave us impromptu tours.
It was exciting and fun to see all the planes taking off and to hear about how Exercise Pitch Black was going. What was most intriguing for me were the opportunities to see the action behind the scenes.
I now have a much wider understanding about how important Reservists are to the day-to-day running of the Air Force.”
As Director of Planning and Recording at the Victorian branch of the ATO, Ms Pearce appreciates the value that defence force training has to her staff.
“Not only is Jason an excellent team player, but his Reservist officer training has enabled him to think laterally and be a good decision-maker.
You can give him a task and he’s able to run with it without any supervision.”
To learn more about the Defence Reserves Support's Directorate of Reserve Support and the other exciting activities it coordinates for employers call 1800 803 485 or go to
www.defence.gov.au/reserves
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Employers and Defence Reserves Support's escort officers visit RAAF Darwin's Air Traffic Control Tower during Exercise Pitch Black. |
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More Boss Lift Malaysia 2006
BEFORE he "deployed" with the Army to Malaysia, O'Donnell Griffin Operations Manager, Jeff Twomey, only had a vague idea about Reserve service.
He was aware that his employee Steve Carrington met other reservists regularly on a Tuesday night, but the content of these meetings and the nature of the ongoing training that Sapper Carrington received were all a bit of a mystery.
After chowing down on "rat packs" (combat ration packs) in the jungle with the Reservist troops of Rifle Company Butterworth, watching a platoon ambush, listening to lectures and getting some range practice on a Steyr rifle, Mr Twomey now has a much better idea about the discipline, dedication and training that goes into making a finely honed professional soldier capable of fighting as an equal beside full-time counterparts.
Boss Lift Malaysia 2006 is an initiative of the Directorate of Reserve Support (DRS), an organisation devoted to establishing flexible partnerships between Reservists and their civilian employers.
"Watching the guys training gave me a great insight into what they're taught and how it applies both to their work commitments and their everyday lives," said Mr Twomey.
"The intensive training that the Rifle Company receives is really testing. Steven gets taken to his limits and the team work, goal setting, problem solving, reliability and good communication skills he learns in the army are directly applicable to his effectiveness at work.
"Steven's a well-organised guy with a great work ethic. It's his army training that's made him who he is today.”
As a guest of the DRS, Mr Twomey joined 18 employers from around Australia for the first-hand look at Reservists in action.
The busy Boss Lift program allowed the employers to share experiences and meals with the soldiers - whether that entailed a barbecue and quiet drink or an improvised feast from the forest. The employers learned that soldiers on patrol in the jungle could keep fit with the resources the land provides.
"I learned some fascinating details about life in the infantry," said Mr Twomey.
"I recommend that all employers of reservists take the opportunity to see their people in action on Boss Lift.
It was a wonderful program that gave me a unique insight into what our troops do while they're on the ground.”
“MILITARILY naïve.” This was how Paediatric Nursing Director at Adelaide’s Women and Children’s Hospital, Mrs Ann Lindschau, described her knowledge base before heading off to Malaysia for a first-hand look at the infantry training taking place there.
Although one her work colleagues is Registered Nurse Paul Wirth, an Army Reservist, Mrs Lindschau was not really aware of the training reservists undertook while away.
“Before I went on the Boss Lift program, I had very little idea about the roles of Reservists in the military,” said Mrs Lindschau.
That said, however, Mrs Lindschau was aware that employers of reservists with medical skills can receive up to $5600 a week from the government for every week their Reservists are required for military service (once they meet a qualifying period).
Boss Lift Malaysia 2006 is an initiative of the Directorate of Reserve Support (DRS), an organisation devoted to establishing flexible partnerships between Reservists and their civilian employers.
As a guest of DRS, Mrs Lindschau joined 18 employers from around Australia for an informative demonstration of Reservists in action in the Malaysian jungle.
The busy four-day program allowed the employers to share experiences and meals with the soldiers – whether that entailed a barbecue and quiet drink or an improvised feast from the forest. The employers learned that soldiers on patrol in the jungle could keep fit with the resources the land provides.
“Paul has been on deployments to Iraq and East Timor but I wasn’t sure how the Reserves worked with the permanent forces so Boss Lift was an opportunity to learn and compare notes with other employers,” said Mrs Lindschau.
After chowing down on “rat packs” (combat ration packs) in the jungle with the Reservist troops of Rifle Company Butterworth, watching a platoon ambush, listening to lectures and getting some range practice on a Steyr rifle, Mrs Lindschau now has a much better idea about the discipline, dedication and training that goes into making a finely honed professional soldier capable of fighting as an equal beside full-time counterparts.
“I was completely blown away by the standard of the Reservist troops and the training they were undergoing,” said Mrs Lindschau.
“I am in awe of what they achieve in such difficult conditions.
The army training the Reservists received gives them skills that are directly applicable in their civilian jobs – confidence combined with insight, leadership and communication, quick decision-making, team work and commitment.
“This trip was a once in a lifetime experience that I’ll never forget. I learned so much and am very proud of the Reservists.”
For more details about Boss Lift and the many programs run by Defence Reserves Support visit
www.defence.gov.au/reserves
or call the toll free information hotline on 1800 803 485.
Thursday, 7 December 2006
Employers Head to Malaysia to see Reservists in action
Employers of Defence Reservists from three states will fly to Malaysia today for a first-hand look at cutting-edge infantry training.
As guests of the Defence Department’s Directorate of Reserve Support (DRS), the 19 employers participating in Boss Lift Malaysia ’06 will see Reservist soldiers from the Australian Army’s 11th Brigade training in the jungles at the southern end of the Malaysian peninsular.
The part-time soldiers on deployment have temporarily become members of Rifle Company Butterworth, a regular rotation of Australian military personnel which supports the Australian presence at Butterworth air base and conducts regular exercises with the Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand Defence Forces.
For the employers, the journey to Malaysia offers a rare opportunity to witness the expert military training that soldiers undertake when away from the civilian workplace. Boss Lift is designed to provide employers with the opportunity to see how military experience enhances their workers’ skill-sets.
Leadership, initiative, focus and commitment all come into play when rounds are coming down range and quick decision-making can save lives. During the exciting four-day program, the employers will witness a simulated platoon ambush and take part in a live firing exercise on the target range.
Since 2003, six groups of employers have accompanied Reserve units to East Timor, Malaysia and the Solomon Islands.
Newly-appointed Director of Reserve Support Steve Williams said that Boss Lift participants were usually matched to deployments and exercises that involved their staff.
“Bosses quickly realise that their employees are at the sharp end of Australian Defence Force (ADF) activities - they gain a huge amount of understanding in a very short time,” said Mr Williams.
“They see real time deployments involving full operational duties. Most participants have no idea that Reservists are involved in the full range of ADF operations. They discover that being a Reservist is much more than being ‘one of the boys’ on Tuesday nights and on weekends.”
For details about the many programs run by Defence Reserves Support visit
www.defence.gov.au/reserves
or call the toll free information hotline on 1800 803 485.
30 November 2006
Tasmanian employer "Deploys" to Malaysia with Defence
30 November 2006
Tasmanian employer "Deploys" to Malaysia with Defence
SORELL resident and Under 17s football coach, Jonathon Brimfield, is “deploying” to Malaysia.
Mr Brimfield joins 18 other employers from around Australia on a five-day program that will take him into the jungle to observe the Australian Army’s rigorous training regime.
As a guest of the Defence Department’s Directorate of Reserve Support, Mr Brimfield will learn about survival training and platoon attack exercises. He’ll even have an opportunity to participate in a live fire shoot on a range with the army’s Steyr rifle.
The Woolworths Petrol manager was nominated for the program by colleague, Ashley Emmet, who doubles as an infantry Private when he’s not organising petrol deliveries.
Mr. Brimfield is looking forward to seeing what Private Emmet gets up to in his spare time. The overseas trip is part of an ongoing program called Boss Lift that allows employers of defence reservists to enhance their understanding about reservists’ roles as they work alongside Australia’s permanent military forces.
“I was honoured to be asked to go and see Ashley in action,” said Mr Brimfield.
“I’ve been to a few army events and I’ve noticed that they’re all confident, authoritative people. Joining the Reserves grows them as people. Getting paid for getting physical and staying fit is my idea of good work.
“Ashley’s been on a lot of deployments with the army and he was recently posted to South Australia for 12 months. As soon as I heard that he was back here in Tasmania, I offered him a job.
“Everything he does at work is well done. His army training has made him very thorough and he’s scrupulous with paper work – exactly what we need in the petrol supply business,” he said.
The Boss Lift trip will be Mr. Brimfield’s first visit to Malaysia.
“Ashley’s such a diligent worker it really pricked my curiosity about the Reserves,” said Mr Brimfield
“I can’t wait to go and find out what they do in the army and have been thinking about joining up myself.”
Boss Lift feature March 2006
Bosses Lifted by Reserve Experience By Flying Officer Stephen McClelland
Employers from all over Australia are getting a first hand view of what their Reservist employees do on deployment through the innovative Boss Lift program. Since 2003, six groups of employers have accompanied Reserve units to East Timor, Malaysia and the Solomon Islands. Director of the Directorate of Reserve Support, Mr Marc McGowan said, in most cases, Boss Lift participants were matched to deployments and exercises that involve their staff.
“Bosses quickly realise that their employees are at the pointy end of Australian Defence Force (ADF) activities - they gain a huge amount of understanding in a very short time,” said Mr McGowan.
“They see real time deployments involving full operational duties.”
“Most participants have no idea that Reservists are involved in the full range of ADF operations.
“They discover that being a Reservist is much more than being ‘one of the boys’ on Tuesday nights and on weekends”.
Mr McGowan continued, “Boss Lift, when viewed in conjunction with the Employer Support Payment of more than $1000 a week, highlights the new role of the Reserve in ADF capability”.
This is a view shared by many of the employers who have accompanied their staff on deployment. Glenn Hooker, the Network Support Services Manager with Virgin Mobile Australia, went to the Solomon Islands in January 2006 and said he received a new understanding and respect for his staff in the Reserves.
“I found the two-day program extremely well put together,” said Mr Hooker.
“Boss Lift put into perspective for me the size of the Reservist contribution to our national Defence Force.
“Prior to Boss Lift I was probably more concerned with how I could cover my Reservist’s absence, but now my focus is on how we can best support his Reservist activities and responsibilities.”
Another recent Boss Lift participant was Allan Loudfoot, Northern Divisional Manager with the NSW Ambulance Service. His division currently employs eight Reservists, including infantry soldiers and aircraft mechanics. Mr Loudfoot, a former British Reservist, went to Rifle Company Butterworth in November 2005 and spent some time with about 160 Troops from New South Wales 8th Brigade, including Ambulance Officer Andrew Kfoury.
“I saw the Reservists, including my men, on operation – carrying out patrols, on the firing range, and I even saw where and how they sleep. It was a tremendous eye-opener,” said Mr Loudfoot.
“They are obviously trained to the highest level possible and the Ambulance Service, New South Wales is very proud of the role they fulfil within the ADF.
“You can read all you like about the Reserves, but nothing compares with seeing it up close.”
See below for more information and images on Boss Lift activities
To learn more about the Directorate of Reserve Support and the other exciting activities it coordinates for employers call 1800 803 485.
January 2006
Boss Lift activity - Solomon Islands
A group of 16 employers from Southern Queensland travelled to the Solomon Islands in mid January 2006 as part of the Boss Lift program. The employers, from organisations including Myer, Domino's Pizza, and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, visited the deployed force that included about 30 Army Reservists from Southern Queensland's 7th Brigade.
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Employers study the program for Boss Lift activities at the HQ of CTF635, Honiara, Guadalcanal January 06. |
Employers receiving a pre-flight briefing prior to departure from Honiara to the island of Malaita. After a 45 min trip in the helicopter, the employers were taken on patrol with their Reservist employees along jungle tracks, in torrential rain, to the village of Malu’u. |
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Reservist, LCPL Matthew Greenhatch and CAPT Erika Williams the J1/4 HQ CTF635 Honiara, with Mrs Kay Grimsley of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Brisbane at the Command Post at Rove Prison, Honiara, Guadalcanal - January 06. |
November 2005
Boss Lift Activity - Malaysia
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Mr Alan Loudfoot, Divisional Manager of the Ambulance Service of NSW, with his civilian employee/Reservist Captain Kfoury, Guran Ranges Boss Lift Malaysia November 05 |
Mr Roger Evans of Bunnings Warehouse Grafton NSW, with his employee/Reservist Pte Harrington at Guran Ranges Boss Lift Malaysia Nov 05 |
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Employers participating in Boss Lift are briefed on the weapons and equipment carried by an Australian Infantry section during a visit to the Guran firing range in Malaysia November 05 |
A/Superintendent David Hutchinson from Queensland Police with the Commander of the RCB detachment Major Gregg Guyder who in civilian life is Senior Sergeant Guyder from the Logan City Police Station south of Brisbane |
June 2005
Talisman-Saber - Rockhampton
In June 2005, a group of employers from Queensland travelled to Rockhampton to see Defence personnel involved in Exercise Talisman Saber.
Talisman Saber's primary aim is to conduct collective training and exercise inter-operability between Australian and US forces. The biennial exercise further develops the ADF's capability to undertake joint, combined operations and help build regional security and complement our regional partner's activities with the US.
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From left, Mr Rob Gillespie (Principal Industrial Officer, Department of Industrial Relations, Queensland Government), Ms Leanne Tanti (Equal Employment Opportunity Adviser, Ergon Energy Cairns), and Ms Pattie Scott (District Manager, Queensland Health Gympie) at the DRSC post Ex Talsiman Sabre visit function held at the Criterion Hotel, 23 June 2005. |
From left, Mr Tony Behm (DRSC's Queensland State Chair) presents Pattie Scott (District Manager, Queensland Health Gympie) with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of employer support at the DRSC post Ex Talsiman Sabre visit function held at the Criterion Hotel, 23 June 2005. |
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From left, Pattie Scott (District Manager, Queensland Health Gympie) and Leanne Tanti (Equal Employment Opportunity Adviser, Ergon Energy Cairns) with Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of employer support presented at the DRSC post Ex Talsiman Sabre visit function held at the Criterion Hotel, 23 June 2005. |
From left, Mr Tony Behm (DRSC's Queensland State Chair) presents Leanne Tanti (Equal Employment Opportunity Adviser, Ergon Energy Cairns) with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of employer support at the DRSC post Ex Talsiman Sabre visit function held at the Criterion Hotel, 23 June. |
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From left, Lieutenant General John M. Brown III (Commander, US Pacific) and Mr Leigh Turnbull (President, Rockhampton DRSC) at the DRSC post Ex Talsiman Sabre visit function held at the Criterion Hotel, 23 June 2005. Mr Turnbull is also the owner of the historic Criterion Hotel. |
From left, Major General Paul Irving (Commander, 2 Division), and Colonel Janet Scott (Commanding Officer, 3 Health Support Battalion) at the DRSC post Ex Talsiman Sabre visit function held at the Criterion Hotel, 23 June 2005. |
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From left, Mr Paul Howkins (Rockhampton DRSC), Colonel Phil Harris (Head Umpire, EX Talisman Sabre) and Mr Brendan Ryan (Rockhampton DRSC) at the DRSC post Ex Talsiman Sabre visit function held at the Criterion Hotel, 23 June 2005. |
Mr Gil Muir (left), who runs an industrial relations consultancy in Brisbane, with Mr Brad Duke (left) from the Rockhampton DRSC, at the DRSC function held at the Criterion Hotel, 23 June 2005. |
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Defence Reserve Support Council members and guests to Rockhampton's EX TALISMAN SABRE (23 June 2005) on the steps of Rockhampton's famous Criterion Hotel. |
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For further information about Boss Lift, contact your local Defence Reserves Support office.
