NAVY NEWS, MAY 2009 35
News and information for serving personnel
Service
Dorsetshire applies the coup de grâce
pay rises
IN May 1941 the German battleship Early on May 27 the battleships
Bismarck and heavy cruiser Prinz HMS King George V and Rodney
Eugen sailed from Norway for the caught up and sighted Bismarck and
by 2.8
Atlantic to prey on Allied convoys. within 90 minutes had reduced the
They were engaged at 0535 on German ship to a burning hulk.
May 24 in the Denmark Strait by HMS Dorsetshire, commanded
per cent
battlecruiser HMS Hood and new by Capt Benjamin Martin, had left
Ark team
battleship HMS Prince of Wales, but a convoy she was escorting and
within 25 minutes Hood had blown headed towards Bismarck’s reported
up, killing all but three of her crew of position. On spotting her, the cruiser
go west
SERVICE personnel received a over 1,400, and the Prince of Wales fired three torpedoes and at 1040
2.8 per cent increase in basic was thwarted by gun malfunctions. Bismarck sank.
salary as a result of the latest However, Bismarck had been Dorsetshire and HMS Maori
report by the Armed Forces’ Pay damaged and headed for St Nazaire rescued 110 of her crew, but over
for AT
Review Body. for repairs. 1,900 Germans died as their ship
Specialist pay, compensatory Bismarck, slowed by damage, was sank, her battle ensign still flying.
allowances and Reserves’ bounties sighted again two days later and Trophy No 16789, a watercolour
challenge
increased by the same amount, attacked by Swordfish from HMS by Eric Tufnell, depicts the battered
while a range of targeted measures Ark Royal; a torpedo jammed her Bismarck being attacked by
AIRCRAFT carrier HMS Ark
included a reduction in the rudders and left her unable to steer. Dorsetshire, with two British capital
Royal may be out of circulation
qualifying periods for Longer Five destroyers, led by Capt Philip ships visible on the horizon.
for the time being.
Separation Allowance and a new Vian in HMS Cossack, harried Capt Martin was awarded a DSO
But that does not mean her
RN Clearance Divers’ pay spine Bismarck on the night of May 26-27. for his part in the action.
● HMS Dorsetshire prepares to sink the Bismarck
ship’s company will be able to
and two new supplementary rates
take it easy.
of Diving Pay for EOD-qualified
The Ark is docked down for a
divers.
summer of maintenance and work
There will be a minimum pay
which will prepare her for her role
increase on promotion to the rank
as strike carrier at the end of the
of petty officer of five per cent,
year.
and the AFPRB also endorsed
So Cdr Rod Ashman, the
the improved commitment bonus
Relaunch results in
ship’s Commander Logistics,
arrangement.
has developed a Command,
Announcing that the AFPRB’s
Leadership and Management
recommendations would be
(CLM) framework to ‘develop a
accepted in full, Defence
cohesive, confident, innovative and
Secretary John Hutton said:
well-motivated ship’s company.’
“This pay increase is thoroughly
The three tenets of the
deserved and recognises the key
programme are to provide
contribution our Servicemen and
new look for Two-Six
skills, to change attitudes and to
women are making both overseas
provide opportunities to apply the
and at home.
knowledge.
“We continue to ask a great deal
IN RESPONSE to feedback
The programme will also be unit’s role, people, and activities make the whole programme more
Cdr Ashman said: “It is vital we
of our Armed Forces and they meet
from across the Royal Navy, the
presented by a new face, TV to the rest of the Navy. Guidance accessible and increase access to
all develop our leadership skills.
those challenges with unwavering
seventeenth edition of the award-
presenter Kate McIntyre. and support is available for units feedback channels.
“The ship’s CLM programme
courage and professionalism.
winning internal communications
The new look, new feel wishing to contribute. “We really want people to let
applies at all levels from AB to
“It is only right that their service
DVD, Two-Six, was re-launched
TWOSIX.tv will continue its close As with previous editions, us know what they did and didn’t
the Captain with bespoke training
is rewarded.”
in April with a new look and feel.
alliance with the PSB and aims to TWOSIX.tv will still be delivered like in the current edition, as well
programmes delivered.
Chief of the Defence Staff
TWOSIX.tv is the internal
reach out further and include the to all ships and shore based as any thoughts and opinions for
“The most fundamental
Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock
communications video channel
areas of the Navy who may have establishments via DVD, but future programme content.”
component of leadership is self-
Stirrup said: “This pay rise
for the RN and RM, covering
felt that previous editions were not greater emphasis has also been Amongst a range of features,
awareness and what better than
is welcome and appropriate
a wide range of topical and
aimed at their inclusion. placed in the delivery of the new the next edition will highlight
adventurous training to awaken
acknowledgement of the burden
entertaining subjects as well as
TWOSIX.tv is by the Navy, programme online. the RN and RM contribution to
our senses and challenge our
our people are carrying on
offering support and information
for the Navy, and feedback is For those with the appropriate Operation Herrick, provide an
fears?”
behalf of the nation, and of their
to Navy personnel.
integral to the shaping of future IT support, this and all future update on the Command Paper
With no space left in Bavaria,
remarkable achievements in the
The re-launch reflects a more
programmes. programmes can be found at and will Focus On the Northern
the Adventurous Training team
face of great adversity.”
multi-channel feel, and the new
There are myriad areas of RN www.twosix.tv in conjunction Diving Group.
headed for the Brecon Beacons for
For the full AFPRB report and
programme is being created in an
business to incorporate in future with the RN Community website. More details of the new
a memorable week which included
recommendations see www.ome.
engaging, faster-paced, magazine-
editions, but your suggestions The online interface will include programme will be supplied in
caving, canoeing, day walks on
uk.com
style format.
are integral. Topical issues from simple, effective “chaptered” the next edition of Navy News,
the front–line or support areas navigation with a direct feedback including an interview with new
Pen-y-Fan, climbing and a high
that need to be aired would be channel. presenter Kate McIntyre.
ropes confidence course.
especially welcome. Ian Smalley, Executive Producer Remember, we really want hear
Being RN AT, there was the
This is particularly relevant to at CTN, said: “We are really from you, so to get involved, or
odd twist – the week started with
a section of the new programme excited about how the new format supply your thoughts and opinions,
wet and dry challenges in the Ogof
called Focus On, which can be has taken shape. please get in touch with Pauline
y Ci or Cave of the Dog, 548m
adapted to many scenarios or “We’ve made a conscious Aquilina (Pauline.aquilina962@
long and prone to flooding.
units. decision to increase the multi- mod.uk, tel 0207 218 5984/9621
At one point PO Rob Robertson
Focus On provides your platform and online presence of 85984) or submit thoughts and
turned out the lights to simulate
opportunity to show off your the programme, which in turn will opinions via twosix@ctn.co.uk.
an evacuation scenario on board;
despite a fair bit of nervousness,
RNPT
the challenge was completed
RN trainers learn
successfully and the team had
become that little bit stronger.
summer
The Commanding Officer of
dates
all about learning
Ark Royal, Capt John Clink, said:
“This is exactly the type of activity
to develop leadership and grit.
“Each member of the team
TRAINING specialists from of modern classroom technology has learned something about
across the Royal Navy met at in the form of interactive handsets themselves and is committed to
THE next RN Presentation Team
HMS Collingwood for the E(TM) lent by Promethean Ltd. their own personal development,
events are:
Conference, which served to Various specialisation issues as am I.
Tuesday May 12 at the Acorn marina
demonstrate that the ‘Schoolie’ were considered in the afternoon, “When Ark Royal conducts
Arts Centre, Parade Street,
specialisation has as important a with contributions by Rear its work-up to ‘strike’ after our
Penzance;
role as ever in delivering operational Admiral Bob Love, the Chief Contract Support Period, it is
marina Wednesday May 13 at the
capability in the Fleet. Naval Engineering Officer, and through developmental events
Thistle Hotel, Queen Street,
The theme of the morning Capt Richard Stokes, head of like this and our CLM framework
Exeter;
session was modernisation of the Engineering personnel team, that the ship’s company will
Tuesday May 19 at Buckingham marina
training, with presentations by amongst others. be in the best possible state of
House, Murray Edwards College, two experts in the field – Laura During the afternoon Cdr Ian preparedness.”
Huntingdon Road, Cambridge; Overton, of Towards Maturity, Stidson was presented with his
marina Thursday May 21 at the and Graeme Duncan, of Caspian Iraqi Campaign Medal.
JPA criticised
Lord Nelson Grandstand, Great Learning. After the chance to unwind with
Yarmouth Racecourse, Jellicoe The RN’s own expert, Cdr a little sport, conference delegates
THE House of Commons Defence
Road, Great Yarmouth; Richard Clarke, also delivered a convened in the Collingwood
Committee has criticised aspects
● Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Alan Massey offi cially opens the
new high ropes facility at HMS Collingwood
brief on the subject, followed by a wardroom for the biannual TM
of the JPA programme in a report
marina Wednesday June 3 at
Imperial War Museum North,
contribution on coaching skills by mess dinner, at which the guest of
published on March 27.
Admiral learns the ropes
The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road,
Lt Rachel Smallwood. honour was Rear Admiral Charles
Designed to streamline pay
Manchester;
The session also included the use Montgomery.
and personnel administration
Thursday June 4 at Chester
across the three Services in a
marina
THE Second Sea Lord has equivalent use the new low ropes
Cathedral, 12 Abbey Square,
opened a new facility at HMS site.
Chester;
The metal is the key
single system, JPA came under fire
from the National Audit Office
for lack of sufficient financial
Collingwood by leaping from a Whilst there is an element of
marina Tuesday June 9 at Castell
controls which led to payroll
platform 40ft from the ground. fear to overcome on the first two
Malgwyn Hotel, Llechryd,
FURTHER to the article in respectively. errors, both overpayments and
With the words “I hereby declare solo tests, the majority of stances
Cardigan;
the March issue of Navy News “This service is not counted underpayments, and now the
the Collingwood high ropes open,” involve teamwork and trust.
Wednesday June 10 at the marina
(Don’t miss your medal) the MOD towards the ACSM. Defence Committee has declared
Vice Admiral Alan Massey jumped Vice Admiral Massey said:
Guildhall, Brecon;
Medal Office has sought to clarify “There is a very broad rule it hopes “to find evidence of vastly
from the fan descender, part of the “First and foremost it’s a brilliant
marina Wednesday June 15 at the
the issue of the Accumulated of thumb regarding eligible time improved service when we report
new high ropes installation at the environment to have at the
Cavendish Hotel, Grand Parade,
Campaign Service Medal towards the ACSM, and that is: again next year.”
Fareham base. leadership school – it’s about Eastbourne; (ACSM). if it’s silver it is counted and if it’s
The site, the first of its kind teamwork, trust and grit.” Tuesday July 28 at the marina Lt Col Peter Lockyer (Retd), not it isn’t.
for the Royal Navy, was created Lt Cdr Karl Santrian, Officer Berkshire Stand, Newbury SO1 MODMO, said: “I would like “The South Atlantic and the
to teach sailors teamwork and to Commanding the RN Leadership Racecourse, Newbury; to inform your readers that service Gulf conflict were considered to be
help them overcome their fears. Academy, said: “Our motto is Anyone wishing to book a place in the South Atlantic 1982 and the wars, and as such the medals were
Candidates on the Senior Rates’ ‘Inspire by example’ and this site should contact the RNPT on 020 Gulf 1990-91 was recognised by made of copper and nickel, which
Leadership Course tackle the high enables our future leaders to do
8833 8020 or visit the website at the award of the South Atlantic is consistent with the precedence
ropes, while the Leading Rates just that.”
www.royalnavy.mod.uk
Medal and the Gulf Medal set since WW2.”
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