Publication:Sea Talk Autumn 2005/Exercise Executive Stretch
And for Reservists and their bosses ...
Exercise Executive Stretch (EES) is a weekend program sponsored, funded and approved by the Assistant Chief of the Defence Force - Reserves (ACRES). It's intended to bring ADF Reserves and businessmen, who are employers or potential employers of Reserves, closer together through a weekend of physical and intellectual challenge in a defence environment.
The EES program is conducted over a weekend on a Navy, Army or Air Force base. The program is administered by State Defence Reserves Support Councils whilst the weekend activities are conducted and led by the sponsoring service. Permanent and Reserve members conduct the training
A typical EES program combines a range of activities which may include:-
- Leadership, confidence and initiative tests
- Survival at sea exercises
- Team-building exercises
- Navigation theory and practice
- Bush-craft and communications
- Quick decision exercises
The exercise program, accommodation and food is cost free to participants.If you would like to participate as a Reservist in Exercise Executive Stretch or if you would like to nominate your employer or a work colleague to take part in EES, simply contact your DRSC State/Territory Committee on 1800 803 485 or visit www.defence.gov.au/drsc for further details.
