Week 3 - Moran Division Intake 269

18 May 2009

Week Three saw training activities gain in tempo and the Recruits starting to grasp the importance of working as a team. Week 3 is exciting because the Recruits get to wear their Navy uniform for the first time. During working hours, Recruits wear W9’s which comprise of long blue pants, long sleeved blue shirt, GP boots and Legionnaires Cap. After working hours the Recruits change into W7’s; which comprise of long black pants, black shoes and long sleeve white shirt with tie. The Recruits will spend the majority of the upcoming weekend washing, ironing, naming and folding their uniforms ready for locker inspections. On wearing the uniform they begin to feel like a ‘real member’ of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Instruction conducted this week covered topics such as Security, the Defence Force Discipline Act and RAN Organisation. Recruits were also given briefings on Drugs and Alcohol, Psychology Services, Removals, Pay, Equity and Diversity. These briefings aim to ensure that Recruits have a sound knowledge of support/services available to them throughout their careers. Ballarat & Warramunga classes participated in Combat Survivability training at the School of Ship Safety & Survivability (SSSS), where they were taught theory and undertook practical exercises in relation to Damage Control and Fire Fighting, in a simulated ship environment.

As part of the induction process, Recruits also received a number of Inoculations this week, which were administered by trained medical staff at the HMAS Cerberus Health Centre. This week also saw the continuation of paperwork for Passport and Security Clearance Applications. It is extremely important that this paperwork is submitted in the next 3 weeks as it can affect future training, including Initial Category Course. The assistance of family to expedite the process and forward relevant documents would be greatly appreciated. Documents can be faxed to Moran Divisional Staff on (03) 5931 5464.

Another highlight for Recruits this week was participating in their first Commanding Officer’s (CO) Parade, which is conducted each Wednesday. This is an opportunity for the Recruits to display the hard work and pride they have put into preparing their uniforms. The parade includes a Formal Inspection, Prayers and a March Past which is reviewed by the CO Recruit School. Feedback provided following the Parade was that Recruits of GE269 are progressing well in this area.

Towards weeks end, GE269 had their class photos taken. Recruits are able to purchase copies as required and have full details of how to do this.

Jack Speak

Stand Down – Return to a more relaxed state of alertness after action stations.

Recruit Comment

"I am enjoying my training especially improving my physical fitness! I have never been so fit and it is fantastic to a have a chance to work as a team with my class and division."; RCTCIS Coulter-Waggett 17 years from QLD.