Publication:Sea Talk Winter 2009

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_{Disclaimer: SeaTalk contains information about the conditions of service including pay and allowances, that was correct at the time of going to press. However, SeaTalk is not an official reference. Please contact your Ship’s Office, Administration Office or your Divisional Officer for detailed information on these topics.}

OUR COVER: Seaman Cryptological Systems Submariner (SMNCTSSM) Catherine Smith, 28, from Perth trains on the Condor CS5600 program whilst seated in front of rack 5 in the electronic warfare office. Catherine currently works at the RAN Technical Electronic Warfare Support Section (RANTEWSS) West based at HMAS Stirling. Pic by ABPH Lincoln Commane.

Contents

• A letter from the Chief of Navy
• The Warrant Officer of the Navy
• Plan Train - TAMW perspective
• Anzac leads the way on Plan Train
• Submitting a member statement for promotion boards
• New TSS websites and handbook
• Navy Health Service aligns with NGN vision
• Up the creek - avoiding Tropical Cyclone Hamish
• Fleet workforce managers
• RAN mariner skills gain civil accreditation
• Sailors’ pay reform sets sail
• GORPS - what does it mean for you?
• Have you checked your pay?
• 209 years experience – working for you
• Defence Assisted Study Scheme
• Northern Trident sails around the world
• East Timor DCP service now classified as warlike
• Longlook 2009 – a legalo in the UK
• Defence Families of Australia
• Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
• In the Navy now
• Overseas travel opportunities for Reservists
• NCE teams take Navy to the people