Disciplinarian summoned to front VCDF
Warrant Officer Class 1 Rod Rootham received a VCDF Gold Commendation for outstanding contribution to reform of the discipline system.
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
Marine Rotational Force – Darwin number 9 finished
US Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 2020 has completed a successful if curtailed ninth rotation in Australia.
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Kord wins second Innovation Hub contract
Kord Defence has won a second contract through the Defence Innovation Hub to further develop its Bluetooth battlefield connectivity.
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Australia ends training at Afghan officer academy
Australia has concluded its contribution to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Qargha near Kabul.
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Defence removes one from ‘recovered’ list
At some point over the past three days, Defence removed one member from the COVID-19 ‘recovered’ list, resetting the total to 90.
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Focus turns to high-risk weather season
More than six months after the Defence COVID-19 Task Force was established, its commander is shifting focus to the high-risk weather season.
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Report provides further understanding of Defence and veteran suicide
The following 564-word Darren Chester press release fails to say anything at all about the veteran-suicide report – except for the number!
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ADF Cyber Gap Program now recruiting (if you can find it)
If you’re interested in how you can help defend and protect our nation in cyberspace, the 2021 ADF Cyber Gap Program could be for you.
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Interim response to Productivity Commission Report – and findings from TPI Review
The govt has issued an interim response to the Productivity Commission report, A Better Way to Support Veterans, tabled in Parliament today.
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Defence cops new COVID-19 case
Defence has picked up one new confirmed case of COVID-19, indicated on their little black locations map as occurring ‘overseas’.
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Re-commitment to growth but nothing new in Defence budget
The government remains committed to keeping Australians safe, while protecting the nation’s interests in a rapidly changing global environment
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PEAP changes to support unemployed ADF-member partners
ADF-member partners out of work because of the pandemic will be better supported through Defence Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP).
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High Court rules ADF can be charged under DFDA for civilian offences
The High Court has ruled Defence personnel may be prosecuted under the Defence Force Discipline Act for off-duty civilian offences.
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ARes officer/ACT Magistrate appointed interim Suicide Commissioner
The government has announced the appointment of its interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
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Defence free of COVID-19
Defence declared itself free of COVID-19 today without actually making an official announcement – except for its latest updates page
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Increase in ADF Reserve ‘days’ and Reservists
The government is continuing to support Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists through the COVID-19 pandemic with new initiatives announced yesterday.
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Imagery specialists shoot surfers in dual training opportunity
Navy Surf Riders Association were shot by the next generation of Defence imagery specialists at Maroubra Beach, Sydney, last week.
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Saab to supply new deployable health capabilities to ADF
ADF is boosting its medical self-reliance through a $370 million contract with Saab Australia to deliver new deployable health equipment.
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ADF announces expansion of quarantine compliance support
ADF is expanding its support to quarantine compliance efforts after National Cabinet’s decision to raise incoming passenger caps.
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Defence photographers’ COVID-19 coverage ignored
ADF published an unusual and telling story on its official news web site today, praising an external photographer, ignoring their own.
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