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HMAS Creswell Royal Australian Naval College

Locality: Jervis Bay, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 333 362

Address: College Road 2540 Jervis Bay, Jervis Bay Territory, Australia

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23.01.2022 Last night, shortly after sunset, the #NEOC64 cohort participated in a remembrance ceremony for the 57th Anniversary of the HMAS Melbourne-Voyager collision, which remains the Royal Australian Navy’s worst peacetime disaster. On 6 February 1964 HMAS Voyager sailed from Sydney to Jervis Bay for a series of post re-fit trials and exercises with HMAS Melbourne. On the night of 10 February 1964, Melbourne was conducting night flying exercises off the coast of Jervis Bay, with V...oyager undertaking the role of guard escort. It was a moonless night and both ships had only navigational and operational lights in use. At 8.56pm the ships collided and the Voyager was cut in two. The forward section of the ship sank soon after the collision and the aft section some three hours later. The crew of the Melbourne recovered survivors from the water and the aft section of the Voyager. Two RAN search and rescue boats, HMAS Air Nymph and HMAS Air Sprite, set out from shore establishment HMAS Creswell, and the crews succeeded in rescuing 70 men. RAN helicopters and minesweepers were also dispatched to assist with the search for survivors. Of the 314 men aboard HMAS Voyager, 82 died; 14 officers (including the commanding officer), 67 sailors and one civilian dock worker. Lest we forget.

23.01.2022 Yesterday marked one week since our #NEOC63 trainees joined the RANC and commenced their training as the newest Officers in the RAN - and what a week it has been! Theyve been kept busy with practical leadership lessons, online learning modules, physical fitness testing, swim tests, introduction to RAN Traditions (such as the daily Colours and Sunset ceremonies) and drill. Tomorrow the seven Divisions will compete against each other in the biannual Pixley Cup which tests team work, leadership & physical fitness. Stay tuned for updates on the Pixley Cup and the trainees progress. #NEOC63

22.01.2022 The Royal Australian Naval College (RANC) looks forward to welcoming our newest Naval Officers as part of New Entry Officers Course 63 (NEOC63) which commences this afternoon. COVIDSafe practices have been implemented to ensure the safety and health of our trainees and staff throughout the 20 week course. You can keep up to date on their progress during training through this Facebook page #NEOC63

21.01.2022 The largest intake of officers into the Royal Australian Navys New Entry Officers Course at HMAS Creswell arrived at the Royal Australian Naval College to begin their initial officer training in January 2019. The record-breaking intake of 175 trainees included 25 young men and women participating in the Australian Defence Forces new Gap Year Navy Officer program.

20.01.2022 Tomorrow marks one week since over 175 of the Navy’s newest Officers commenced #NEOC64! The last few days have seen our New Entry Officers conducting Drill & Ceremonial - including their first Colours Ceremony. In the RAN, the ceremony of ‘Colours’ takes place at 08:00 daily and involves marks of respect being accorded to the raising of the Australian National Flag and the Australian White Ensign by designated duty personnel. In addition, they’ve conducted their Physical Fi...tness Tests (PFT), general Physical Training (PT), Piping Practice/Voice Projection lessons, and several academic briefings. On top of all of this, the trainees have also been attempting to pass their first set of Rounds! Rounds are inspections by the Divisional Officer or Divisional Chief Petty Officer on the cleanliness of the accommodation block including cabins and racks (beds). Most of our trainees are required to put many hours of hard work and effort into ensuring all these areas are of the highest standard. Stay tuned for more updates on #NEOC64.

18.01.2022 Today our #NEOC63 trainees will have their first experience of life at sea - as they set sail for their Sea Training Deployment on board HMAS Adelaide. Fair winds & following seas NEOC63!

18.01.2022 NEOC 61 Graduation Photos

18.01.2022 Jervis Bay provided a spectacular sunrise this morning for NEOC63 on Day 2 of their Initial Training Period, and luckily they were up early enough to appreciate it. The trainees have been kept busy today with their RAN Swim Test, Physical Fitness Test, Drill Practice, teamwork exercises and a walking tour of HMAS Creswell. Stay tuned for more updates on their progress throughout training. #NEOC63

17.01.2022 Our #NEOC63 trainees have had a busy week at the RANC, after successfully completing Exercise Dardanelles - the first in a series of four Practical Leadership Exercises conducted during NEOC. The exercise is named in honour of the remarkable team work and courage displayed by the crew of HMA Submarine AE2, in penetrating the Dardanelles Straits while under fire from Turkish forces on 25 April 1915. Our trainees have also been kept busy participating in Physical & Adventure T...raining, classroom work (including interpersonal communication, Seamanship theory, Navy Values & Signature Behaviours, core RAN Organisation classes and leadership theory), and receiving their initial kit-up of uniforms - which includes an all important lesson on sewing and ironing! They have also successfully completed Executive Officer (XO) Rounds of their accommodation with flying colours. As the trainees enter their fourth and final week of ITP, they are busily preparing for Exercise Sunda Strait - an exercise named after the Battle fought between Allied Forces and the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The exercise enables NEOC trainees to demonstrate teamwork under arduous conditions. More updates to come as the trainees complete Exercise Sunda Strait and Commanding Officer Rounds in the following days!

17.01.2022 Our #NEOC64 New Entry Officers continue to steadily progress through their training as they approach the half way point of the Initial Training Period. Since our last post, the trainees have been conducting regular Physical Training, Drill & Ceremonial, Colours Ceremonies, Practical Leadership & Team Building Exercises, Evening Rounds and Morning Parade. In addition, some members of the cohort were treated to a surprise visit from Mia the Service Dog. Mia is owned by Chief ...Petty Officer Vickers (McClemans Division CPO) and often provides comfort, cuddles and smiles to our trainees during ITP (allergies permitting!). The tempo of the Initial Training Period will continue to increase in the coming weeks - stay tuned for more updates & photos. #NEOC64

16.01.2022 With lasting memories of their time at sea and plenty of stories to share, our #NEOC63 Cohort said farewell to HMAS Adelaide on Tuesday. Approximately 160 trainees spent nine days onboard the LHD, learning about the Maritime Logistics, Weapons Electrical, Engineering, Aviation, Executive and Amphibious Warfare departments. Countless hours were spent interacting with the ship’s company who passed on invaluable knowledge and passion for their duties, giving our trainees a rare ...glimpse into life onboard a #RoyalAustralianNavy vessel. Sincerest thank you to Adelaide and her crew for hosting our trainees during their Sea Training Deployment, which consolidates theory lessons hosted onboard HMAS Creswell.

15.01.2022 Despite some interesting summer weather conditions, today the Naval College graduated 31 proud and impressive new officers into the Undergraduate Entry Scheme. After a few short weeks of training, these officers will now depart and complete their undergraduate university studies at civilian institutions before returning at a future date to recommence their Naval careers.

15.01.2022 Interested in joining the Navy as an Officer? Check out the first hand experiences of the New Entry Officers Course at the Royal Australian Naval College.#NEOC62 https://youtu.be/jsxQVuXjxdc

14.01.2022 Our Western Australian New Entry Officers have rejoined their Divisions! In accordance with current ACT Government COVID-19 direction, as of 6pm AEDT on 5 February 2021, all local government areas in WA are no longer considered COVID-19 affected areas. The changes to the Public Health Direction that was put in place on the 1st of February are in line with the easing of restrictions announced by the West Australian Government yesterday. This means that our Western Australian ...New Entry Officers can now rejoin their Divisions after being quarantined for 5 days. RANC staff facilitated an amended training package for the quarantined NEOs, which has resulted in no impact on their training and progression through course. Farewell to the Sandgroper Division! CPO Cameron Ferguson

14.01.2022 This afternoon on their last day before their graduation, NEOC 62 gathered on the quarterdeck to plant a hoop pine tree. Represented by their College Captain Midshipman Annabelle Watson and Mess President Midshipman Marc Ledwidge, this small pine tree will one day tower over the quarterdeck and be a lasting legacy here at the Naval College. As the NEOC 62 pine grows and flourishes over the coming years and decades, so will their Naval careers and we have no doubt, many of these officers will go on to do great things in our Navy.

12.01.2022 The Initial Training Period (ITP) is officially under way for our 175 Officer trainees at RANC, HMAS Creswell. Theyve spent their first week settling into their new cabins (rooms), receiving their initial Physical Training (PT) uniform kit-up, attending various lectures, learning basic drill and command, as well as completing PT Sessions and their RAN Swim Test. The trainees are now one week into the four week ITP, and you can follow their progress through this page. #NEOC62

12.01.2022 On this day, and every day we will remember them.

11.01.2022 Meet our #NEOC63 Leadership Team! In the following days, the RANC will proudly introduce you to some of our key #NEOC63 Leadership Team - including the College Captain, the Deputy College Captain, the Gunroom Mess President, the Gunroom Mess Vice President, the College Sports Captain and the Divisional Captains. In total, there are five College leadership positions and seven Divisional leadership positions (per Division) that are selected at the completion of ITP and endure... until Graduation Day. Application for these positions is voluntary and highly competitive, and personnel are selected through a Board process, which is chaired by CO RANC. Our leadership team are expected to make a positive contribution to the lived experience at the RANC whilst consistently demonstrating full commitment to the Navy Values, Signature Behaviours & the RANC Trainee Code of Conduct. Stay tuned to meet some of our #NEOC63 leadership team!

11.01.2022 The #NEOC63 College Captain is Acting Sub Lieutenant Carolyn Johnsen, an aspiring Maritime Logistics Officer from Clarkson Division. The College Captain (or CC) is the figurehead of the NEOC Cohort and is responsible for modelling the highest standards of leadership, followership, humility, dress and bearing, good character, attitude and behaviour. The CC commits to the welfare, wellbeing, development and prosperity of the NEOC Cohort. About Acting Sub Lieutenant Johnsen: ... I joined the Navy to serve my country and work with an organisation that has some of the best equipment and systems in the world. I also wanted to have a job with more variety and travel. I commissioned from Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator (CSO) to take on a greater leadership role, and specialise as a Maritime Logistics Officer, after studying for a Masters in Logistics Management. NEOC is a great experience and I’m developing myself as a future leader. I’m being pushed to my limits and learning things about myself and my character that I didn’t know about. I’ll also come away with shared experiences and life long friends.

11.01.2022 Some of our Rankin Division trainees proceeded back to sea this week, taking part in various activities and exercises on board MV Sycamore. During their 24 hour stay, they toured the engine and control rooms, experienced the galley, held watches on the bridge and watched air craft from neighbouring HMAS Albatross conduct flying operations. All of the NEOC trainees participate in this Sea Familiarisation Training during their time at the RANC, and each of the trainees depart Sycamore with invaluable lessons about life on a small scale vessel - and will no doubt apply this knowledge throughout their careers.

10.01.2022 This afternoon, the RANC will welcome 175 new Officers to the first New Entry Officer Course (NEOC) intake of 2020; NEOC 62. They will complete a four week Initial Training Program (ITP) that will develop their leadership skills and provide them with fundamental knowledge for their future careers as Naval Officers.

09.01.2022 Jumping into Monday! #NEOC64

09.01.2022 Getting Division earned their leave this weekend, after spending the working week mitigating floods, extinguishing fires and responding to simulated gas threats during their Combat Survivability training. Hosted at the #RAN School of Survivability and Ships Safety, trainees completed a series of theory and practical assessment items that taught them how to respond to potential emergency situations both onboard and ashore. The simulated exercises are designed to test endurance, capability and knowledge around safety in a controlled environment. All of our #NEOC63 trainees will complete this training prior to Graduation.

08.01.2022 It has been a busy week for our Officer Trainees - having competed in the Pixley Cup (a bi-annual mini athletics carnival), attended a Memorial Service for the Voyager Collision (which remains the RANs worst peacetime disaster), and successfully completed Exercise Dardanelles - a physically and mentally challenging day of leadership and team work exercises - made even more difficult by heavy rain and winds. Theyve also attended regular Physical Training lessons, and received their official kit up of uniforms from HMAS Albatross. Stay tuned for more updates on the trainees progress! #NEOC62

08.01.2022 RANC Update for NEOC 62 Families and Next of Kin: Ladies and Gentleman. It is timely that we provide advice on the management of your loved ones noting the escalating pandemic that is affecting Australian society. The health and well being of our trainees is the absolute priority of the Royal Australian Naval College at this time. Just like all Australians, it is important we remain vigilant of the current threat COVID-19 presents to our wellbeing. For this reason, we have im...plemented leave restrictions on our trainees to ensure their safety over the coming weeks and months. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, trainees will not be permitted beyond the local leave area for the foreseeable future. This also includes the Easter long weekend. It is equally important to limit the interaction of family & friends who may wish to visit trainees at the RANC, to ensure we minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19 in accordance with Federal and State Government requirements. We recognise how important families and friends are in supporting our trainees on their journey in military service. We understand this is a particularly unsettling circumstance for all Australians, and will provide updates when possible via the Facebook Page and directly via email or phone if needed. If you have any concerns please direct them to the Divisional Staff, details of which have been provided separately. Regards CO RANC

06.01.2022 Congratulations NEOC 62! You are the newest and brightest members of the RAN and Team Navy. It was an honour to be a part of your Parade today and you should be extremely proud of your achievements. Good luck with the next stage of your careers. BZ! #AusNavy #youradf @ HMAS Creswell

04.01.2022 Although it is a long weekend for some at the RANC, Clarkson Division - who are currently the Duty Division - have had the unique experience of Dressing Ship at Colours Ceremony this morning in commemoration of Navy Day. On 4th October 1913, the first RAN Fleet arrived in Australia led by the Australian Navy’s first Flagship, the battle cruiser HMAS Australia (I). Accompanying Australia were her consorts, HMA Ships Melbourne, Sydney, Encounter, Parramatta, Yarra and Warrego. As some of the future leaders of the Navy, Clarkson Duty Watch performed an important role today in commemorating the history of the RAN. BZ Clarkson Division!

03.01.2022 This award of the Victoria Cross is fantastic news. Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean's actions on HMAS Armidale were heroic and in the finest traditions of our Australian Navy. Congratulations to the family.

01.01.2022 Exercise Sunda Strait is complete! Our Officer Trainees have been working hard for their leave this weekend, completing a two day exercise which saw them pack marching, rafting, and problem solving as a team. You can keep up to date on the trainees final few days of ITP via this page. #NEOC62

01.01.2022 The sun has been shining at the RANC for our NEOC trainees as they participate in drill practice for the Ceremonial Sunset and Graduation Parade which will be held this week 13-14 May respectively. Whilst Graduation will be very different for NEOC 62 without the attendance of their family and friends, the trainees have displayed resilience and dedication to their training and their careers as Officers in the RAN, and the staff of the RANC and HMAS Creswell look forward to watching them on parade. Additionally, we look forward to providing you with an update once our 168 trainees graduate this Thursday. #NEOC62 #RANC #Graduation