Publication:Sea Talk Autumn 2005/Reserves column
CMDR Tony Stone began duties as the Director Reserves Navy (DRES-N) late last year. CMDR Stone works in Navy Headquarters Canberra with Deputy Director Reserves-Navy LCDR Margaret Maher.
A submarine engineering officer who joined the RAN in 1968, CMDR Stone transferred to the Naval Reserve in 2002.
As well as his submarine experience, CMDR Stone served in patrol boats and landing craft including 12 months as the PN observer for the Brisbane Port Division Reserve crews posted to HMAS Labuan. CMDR Stone's diverse naval career will bring a wealth of experience to the position of DRES-N. He and his family have settled in Canberra where he maintains a keen interest in off road touring and motor sport.
Prince of Wales Awards
Navy Reservists are strongly encouraged to nominate for this year's selection board for the Prince of Wales Awards. The Awards are open to Reservists of PO to LCDR rank inclusive. Each award involves a two-week attachment related to the recipient's civilian career and a two week attachment in a military establishment related to his or her Reserve career. The Awards are available to Canada, the UK or USA. For further information telephone 1800 803 485 or visit www.defence.gov.au/reserves.
Need some help with a Prince of Wales Award application? Your local State Director Naval Reserve Support can assist and will actively support your application.
The current Directors are:- Queensland - CMDR Andrew Clowes Northern Territory - CMDR Glenn Smith Western Australia - CMDR Ian McGuckin South Australia - CMDR Steve Dunning Tasmania - CMDR Dario Tomat Victoria - CMDR Joseph Lukaitis New South Wales - CMDR Richard Phillips ACT - CMDR John Murray National - CAPT Ranford Elsey
Spreading the news
Communicating with Reservists who are dispersed around Australia is an ongoing challenge. SeaTalk is presently the only publication every Active and Standby Reservist receives in hard copy by mail.
The major focus and way ahead with Reserve communication and information systems is the internet and e-mail.
Supplying your e-mail address to your local Reserve Regional Pool (RRP) Manager is the way to ensure you receive the latest information to enable you to maintain your link with the RAN. This is all the more important for Standby Reservists who are not in regular contact with a ship or shore establishment. You should consider organising an e-mail address if you don't have one.
The NR website is a great source of information for Reservists. It underwent an upgrade in January this year and now has a What's New page and a chat line for online meetings and discussion groups. Navy News and Reserve News are available on the NR website. This includes back editions as well as the latest edition.
The other ongoing issue is maintaining your accurate postal address as well as your correct e-mail address by advising your RRP immediately of any details that have changed.
