Defence staff told to fake security checks
Three former Defence Department staff say security at Australian military bases and embassies has been massively compromised by a deliberate fabrication of security clearances.
The whistleblowers have told ABC1's Lateline that they were given direct instructions from senior Defence staff to fabricate security checks on civilian and military personnel.
They say the fake security clearances have left a gaping hole in Australia's national security.
Monica Bennett-Ryan, Janice Weightman and Owen Laikum worked at the Defence Security Authority (DSA) in Brisbane between 2009 and 2010.
The DSA is an arm of the Defence Department responsible for conducting security checks on Australian military and Government personnel.
The three former staff were employed through a labour hire company as "co-ords", which involved checking documents supplied by people who had applied for a security clearance.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...16/3218529.htm
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Air Force plane crashes in Victoria
A plane used by the RAAF's Roulettes aerobatic team has crashed at the East Sale airbase in Victoria.
The PC-9/A's two crew members ejected moments before the plane crashed after experiencing engine failure.
The Defence Force said the crew were undertaking a routine training flight when the plane crashed about 1 kilometre from the runway
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...18/3220557.htm
Lucky escape
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Soldiers' manslaughter court martial called off
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The case against two Army Reserve soldiers charged with manslaughter in Afghanistan will not go to court martial.
The soldiers, identified only as Sergeant J and Lance Corporal D by order of the judge advocate, had been charged with manslaughter and, in the alternative, two counts of dangerous conduct, with negligence as to consequence.
The charges related to an incident in which six locals, including five children, were killed by Australian troops in Uruzgan Province in February 2009.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...20/3222526.htm
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Bravo! Well done Brigadier Westwood. Good luck to the third soldier.Originally Posted by Alfacentori
Thanks for posting Alfa
Mission Rehearsal Exercise
A Mentoring Task Force Three soldier secures the perimeter as a convoy leaves the forward operating base during the MTF-3 Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to deploying to Afghanistan.
A Mentoring Task Force-3 soldier stands guard. The soldier wears a vest with laser sensors attached to simulate enemy contact.
A Mentoring Task Force - Three soldier loads the ammunition on a Precision Weapon System during a MTF-3 Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to deploying to Afghanistan.
A Mentoring Task Force – Three Bushmaster on the move during a MTF-3 Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to deploying to Afghanistan.
A 5th Aviation Regiment Black Hawk helicopter takes off while supporting the Mentoring Task Force –Three mission rehearsal exercise.
A 5th Aviation Regiment Black Hawk helicopter takes off while supporting the Mentoring Task Force –Three mission rehearsal exercise.
RAAF - 2AFDS Standard Consecration Ceremony
A Squadron Standard is awarded by order of the Sovereign to an operational squadron for having completed 25 years of service in the RAAF, or for having earned the Sovereign’s appreciation for especially outstanding operations. The Squadron Standard was presented by Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron Standard is presented at the Consecration Ceremony. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron Standard is presented at the 2AFDS Standard Consecration Ceremony. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia helps raise the No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron Standard with Parade Commander Wing Commander Iain Carty during the Consecration Ceremony. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia helps raise the No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron Standard with Parade Commander Wing Commander Iain Carty during the Consecration Ceremony. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Members of the Colour Party give three cheers to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, during the No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron Consecration Ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Members No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron give three cheers to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, during the No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron Consecration Ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Members of No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron stand on parade during the Consecration Ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Sergeant Shane Campbell with his Military Working Dog Raven during the Consecration Ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Members of No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron march past Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia during the Consecration Ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia briefly chats with a member of No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron during the Consecration Ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia stops and chats to a member of No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron during the Consecration Ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia inspects members of No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron during the Consecration Ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley. The Royal Australian Air Force Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) conducted a ceremonial parade to consecrate their Squadron Standard (Colour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011 at RAAF Base Amberley.
Nice Pics
there is no getting away from it the AUG and all bullpups look ###### Awful on parade
Even worse since we went to the new colour.
They should've kept some SLR's just for ceremonial use.
Funny lots of old timers said the same about the SLR in British service and how we should have kept the Lee Enfield for ceremonial however I think the SLR looked smrt and buissness like on parade (mind you looking at need for 7.62mm semi auto marksmans rifles forAfghanistan wouldn't it be better if all riflemen had a 7.62mm rifle like the SLR!)
Fed guard have them for their parades.
looks much smarter though a bit much chrome for my liking
No pleasing some people
thats why looking at weapon systems with interchangable calibres is starting to creep into the Aussie Army - finally
seems they dont want to give up the Steyr (probably cos of money) so we have 5.56 for a while, but we can look at things like the HK416 & 417 - same drills
Minimi and Maximi - same drill different calibre....
Hopefully the powers that be see the light soon enough and get the ADF kit that will make the transition from 5.56 to 7.62 quick and pain free.
The 4 G3's we had on board had wooden furniture , no chrome mags though.looks much smarter though a bit much chrome for my liking
No pleasing some people
32 Year old Sergeant Brett Wood (2Comdo) KIA Afghanistan in an IED blast.
5 others wounded, two in same incident, three in a separate incident.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...24/3224997.htm
Rest in Peace Brett, and fast recovery to those wounded.
Alfa
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