Week 6 - Moran Division Intake 269

Week Six for Moran Division Intake 269.

Drill Lesson - WARRAMUNGA Class conducting drill - marking time.

Marks of Respect - RCTBM Beringer demonstrates how to salute.

Australian White Ensign - RCTSTD Wilson raising the flag.

Storing Ship - ANZAC Class using a team chain effect to store food onboard for Sea Phase familiarisation.

Going to Sea - ANZAC Class preparing to leave the wharf and head out to sea.

Berthing Line - ANZAC Class heaving in the berthing line and slipping from the wharf.

Jack Speak

Flat a ‘back! – The accepted naval way of describing a sailor’s cap jammed on the back of his head. It was also a sailing expression used to describe a ships square sails when the wind blew from right ahead.

Recruit Comment

“Went to sea this week. I learnt how to drive the ship, the different compartments and emergency procedures. The food was great but couldn’t keep it down due to sea sickness!”; RCTCD Apollos 17 years old from Perth.