Introduction

Achievements in the Bde. Congratulations to all listed. If there is anything that your unit is proud of achieving, please using the link below and it will be considered for inclusion on this page, which is also replicated on the www.

HASSETT AWARD 2008

Lieutenant Colonel Ben James
Commanding Officer
2nd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment

Dear Ben,

I have much pleasure in advising you that Corporal Peter Majewski has been adjudged the winner of the Hassett Award for 2008, from an extremely strong field. Please congratulate him on behalf of the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation, and from me personally.

You and Corporal Majewski are cordially invited to attend the Annual Foundation Dinner to be held at the Royal Military College Officers' Mess on Thursday 13 November, during which he will be presented with the Award.

2 RAR currently holds the trophy, so please return it to our Honorary Head of Corps, Brigadier Bornholt, so that it can be engraved.

Duty First

Hori Howard
Major General (Retd)
Colonel Commandant
The Royal Australian Regiment

Ms Toni Dougan (Queen of Lavarack) 30 Years Service

BRIG Caligari and Ms Toni Dougan (Queen of Lavarack)

Ms Toni Dougan (Queen of Lavarack)

2007 Chancellor's Cup

The NQARU contested the annual Chancellor's Cup against JCU last night at the JCU campus. It was a very physical encounter that remained tight throughout. In the last 5 minutes JCU were able to put on a try to secure the Cup by 15 - 7. The entire squad developed well during the week and demonstrated concerted tenacity throughout the match. Given the limited preparation period and the absence of a number of key senior players as a result of ASRU and other commitments, it was still a pleasing outcome, particularly from a development perspective.

The starting 22 (drawn from a squad of 35) are listed below. It would be fitting that the efforts of the squad members from your respective units could be recognised at your next 'Sporties' parade and would ask that you consider this.

1. GNR Tristan Browning (4 Field Regt)
2. PTE Dennis Faulkner (1 RAR)
3. CPL Adam Burke (1 RAR)
4. BDR Danny Tavita (4 Field Regt)
5. SPR Tim Loch (3 CER)
6. PTE Sean De Gelder (10 FSB)
7. SPR Oliver Pink (4Tp IRR)
8. PTE Adrian Sutter (1 RAR)
9. CPL Lucas Boye (1 RAR) - Team Captain
10. LCPL Vili Tuinona - Team Vice Captain
11. LCPL Eddie Abdul-Rahman (1 RAR)
12. SPR Tony Colledge (3 CER)
13. PTE Vincent Nelson (1 RAR)
14. LCPL Brendan Bowring (1 RAR)
15. LCPL Tim Sprott (1 RAR)
16. GNR Harley Whaikawa (4 Field Regt)
17. PTE Robbie Boye (1 RAR)
18. CFN Lee Schurmann (5 Avn Regt)
19. PTE Rory Marshall (10 FSB)
20. SGT Marty McCulloch (5 Avn Regt)
21. PTE Mark Boye (31 RQR)
22. TPR Shane McErlean (B Squadron)
23. LBDR Dylan Cummings (4 Field Regt)
24. LCPL H. Holaafolau (1 RAR)
25. PTE Dylan Robinson (1 RAR)
26. CPL Jay Cox (1 RAR)
27. GNR Herbert Larsen-Bayer (4 Field Regt)
28. PTE Tim Griffiths (2 RAR)
29. GNR Yannick Fitzsimmons (4 Field Regt)
30. PTE John Orchard (1 RAR)
31. GNR Zachariah Pride (4 Field Regt)
32. PTE Johnathon Davey (1 RAR)
33. TPR Crowe (B Squadron)
34. CFN Lee Schurmann (5 Avn Regt)
35. SPR Zach Rodda (3 CER)

RAR Foundation

His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC (Retd) and CPL Huggett

CPL Huggett is the recipient of the Hassett Award for 2007. It is presented to the Best Junior Leader in the Royal Australian Regiment.

3 CSSB - AACC Soldier of the Year

CPL Letiesha Roberts received the AACC Soldier of the year award from the Head of Corps Colonel Warpole in a ceremony held at Bandiana last Wednesday. The award is open to all PTE-CPL ranks across Army and identifies the overall soldierly qualities of a soldier and not only those attributes on the catering side. Congratulations.

CPL Roberts receiving her award from the AACC Head of Corps COL David Shields.

Left to Right? COL David Shields,. CPL Roberts, WO2 Philip Smith Caterer 3 CSSB, and Honorary Colonel Commandant of AACC John Walpole, OAM.

Commendation Recognition

I commend you for your excellent achievement as the Personnel / Registry Sergeant of Headquarters 3rd Brigade.

You took carriage of the Honours and Awards and Commendation submissions for 3rd Brigade and deployed Joint Task Force 631. You spent many long hours reading and re-reading submissions, until all documentation was at an appropriate level, ensuring that only minimal amendments were required from the Brigade's higher headquarters. Your attention to detail is second to none and you dedicated yourself consistently to the highest levels of professionalism. As a direct result of your selfless actions and high calibre performance you directly contributed to the morale and capability of the 3rd Brigade.

You spent many long hours, much of it outside routine duty, to ensure the highest possible level of performance in supporting 3rd Brigade readiness and recognition of service in the Honours and Awards process. This was achieved through superior leadership, selfless dedication to duty and ability to cope with significant additional responsibility. Your efforts are of the highest order and in keeping with the traditions of the Australian Army.

Children's Cancer Bike Ride

SGT Steven Hudson
L/CPL Todd Ellis
PTE Brendan Macdonald
PTE Timothy Blake
PTE Matthew Dyer
PTE Scott Johnson

3 RAR Legacy Collection in Sydney

Legacy advise that 3 RAR raised $104,939 on Badge Day. That we beat the 3 RAR record of last year ($102K). Even more remarkable given that both A and B Coys were away. 'Old Faithful' raises the bar again!!

In addition, PTE Daamen (Spt Coy) collected the highest amount (over $1700).

Well done 3 RAR and PTE Daamen.

Royal Australian Regiment Competition

2 RAR successfully competed in the Duke of Gloucester Cup Compeition held at the School of Infantry concluding on 2 Aug 07 winning the following:
a. Duke of Gloucester Cup;
b. MacDonalds Cup;
c. Gurkha Trophy (shooting); and
d. RSM Leadership Award
Congratulation and well done!
This winning team will now compete in Wales at the Cambrian Patrol March against other National Teams later this year.

3 RAR won the Morrison Trophy for Drill.

3 RAR 70000 Jumps

3 RAR's longest serving soldier successfully completed the Battalion's 70,000 parachute descent as part of continuation training on 1 Aug 07.

CPL Bill Boon

2 RAR Champion Soldier 2007

FIRST LCPL Elmore
Second CPL French

First: CPL Boland
Second: CPL Baker
Third: PTE C. Korifas
Fourth: LCPL Walker
Fifth: LCPL Dennis

CPL Donaire Section: 14min 51 sec
CPL Ingold Section: 14 min 54 sec

3CER Fund Raising for Queensland Abused Child Trust

Over the week ending 4 Jun, 3 CER raised over $22,000 for the Trust. This amount was presented in a cheque at the Dingo Inn on 8 Jun.

Outstanding Achievements on Jnr Ldr Cse (NQ)

Attendance Performance Record for NQ

Jnr Ldrs Cse (Jul 2007)

99% attendance and NIL 'no shows' is the best performance in Australia for the TC-A regionally conducted course.

Top Students

Trainee of Merit - PTE Lignow, 3 CER , RAAOC;
Best Instructor - PTE Brown, 3 CSR, AACC;
Operations Award - PTE Lee, 2 RAR, RAINF;
Leadership Award - SPR Suitor, 3 CER, RAE.

Student of Merit

Congratulations to LCPL John Lee from 2 RAR who was the student of merit on the Officer / NCO Assault Pioneer Course conducted at the School of Military Engineering recently.

Outstanding effort considering the course had officers and SNCO's panelled.

The Duke of Gloucester Cup

2 RAR The Duke of Gloucester Cup Winners

2 RAR proved it has the best section in the RAR when it won the coveted Duke of Gloucester Cup held at the School of Infantry, Singleton, from July 26-August 2.

Best section overall – 2RAR
MacDonald Trophy (for best in night navigation and night shooting) – 2RAR
Falling Plate Trophy (best in falling plate shoot) – 2RAR
Gurkha Trophy (best in overall shooting) – 2RAR
OSCMAR Trophy – (best urban assault) – 4RAR (Cdo)

July 28, Phase 1
Scored kit check, 15km endurance march night and day navex

July 29-30, Phase 2
Quick attack exercise, IED and CASEVAC, night harbour and resupply, sandbag QDE Task, fighting withdrawal, Prisoner of War activity and night harbour

July 31, Phase 3
Scored infantry rifleman practise, 3.2km webbing run, Chemical Biological Radiation and Nuclear Defence (CBRND) activity, falling plate shoot, night section defence range and night harbour

August 1, Phase 4
Section urban assault, equipment carry, Indirect Fire Observer Trainer (IFOT) and Wpn TOETs, Ratel and navigation test and night harbour

August 2, Phase 5
Bayonet assault course, obstacle course and final kit check

Combined Task Force SIX SIX ZERO

"For outstanding performance of duty while serving as Deputy C2, Commander, Combined Task Force SIX SIX ZERO (CCTF 660) from 23 May 2007 to 30 May 2007. Major Bickell consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As the Deputy C2 during Exercise TALISMAN SABER 07, Major Bickell coordinated all intelligence activities for current and future operations. He ensured the relevant, actionable and timely flow of intelligence to operators and decision-makers. Major Bickell, through his distinctive accomplishments and individual achievement, culminated a distinguished assignment in the service of his country and reflected credit upon him and the Australian Defence Force."





W.D. CROWDER
Vice Admiral
United States Navy

Military Competition

TOWNSVILLE troops are getting out their thermals for the world's toughest military competition in the UK.

Eleven soldiers from the Royal Australian Regiment 2nd Battalion are flying out to Wales on October 18 for Cambrian Patrol International army competition.

They will battle it out against 90 patrol teams, including 12 from overseas armies.

The four-day competition, in the Brecon Beacons mountain range, will test fitness, decision making, navigation, first aid, casualty evacuation and other skill scenarios that involve constant patrolling in steep terrain, often in wet, cloudy and cold conditions.

The 2RAR section is the same section that won this year's Duke of Gloucester Cup at Singleton which decides Australia's best infantry section.

Australians won the Cambrian Patrol Competition when they last competed in 1986. Back then it was 1RAR who bought the trophy home.

Patrol commander Lieutenant Jarrod Brook said the competition usually had a number of suprises for its competitors.

"There's a fair degree of the unknown within the scenarios. You never know what's around the corner and you have to be prepared for anything," LT Brook said.

"We've been training hard for it, concentrating on pack-fitness and hill-fitness, plus water crossings, communication and navigation, just to name a few within a whole range of skills."

But he said the below 20 degree temperatures could be challenging for many of the troops.

The Townsville RSL is backing the team, supporting the soldiers with blazers to be worn at official functions.