Week 5 - Moran Division Intake 269

5 June 2009

Week Five for Moran Division Intake 269.

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Fire Fighting - STUART Class preparing to fight a fire. This takes lots of courage and determination. Each recruit has an important role within the team.
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The Leak, Stop and Repair Unit A repair team from PARRAMATTA Class handle shoring to block a hole. This is to prevent the compartment filling up with water.
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Sea Survival - ANZAC Class learning the techniques for Surviving at sea. This assists personnel to stay warm and aids in search and rescue.
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Bow Line - Recruits from ANZAC Class had some fun with a competition of who can tie a bow line behind their back the fastest! RCTET Beesley from QLD is holding up his.
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Water Polo - WARRAMUNGA Class work together in the game of Water Polo. This is not only enjoyable but keeps the Recruits fit.
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Weapons Testing - RCTBM Storer conducting weapons testing. All recruits undertake extensive weapons training and testing as part of their introduction to the F88 Steyr Rifle.

Jack Speak

Brush the salt off his shoulders! – Old and wonderfully sardonic remark directed at someone telling exaggerated sea stories.

Recruit Comment

“In Corrosion Control this week I learnt how to use power tools, the different types of rust was interesting and I didn’t realise how painting in the Navy is so different from normal painting at home."; RCTSTD Fisher 17 years from NSW.

The first line is thrown as HMAS Toowoomba berths alongside Diamantina Wharf, Fleet Base West, HMAS...

The first line is thrown as HMAS Toowoomba berths alongside Diamantina Wharf, Fleet Base West, HMAS...