The Slouch Hat

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The Slouch Hat

• Hat Khaki Fur Felt Hat KFF
• Rabbit Fur Felt
• Turned up brim - lance, rifle.
• Not Aust innovation.
• First worn OS during Boer War
• Made famous by Diggers over 2 World Wars

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Whats on the Hat ?
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Whats on the Hat ?

• Hat Badge 12/16 HRL
• Colour Patch
• Puggaree
• Emu Plumes
• Rising Sun Badge

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Rising Sun

• The original concept, a collection of
  Martini-Henry bayonets and sword bayonets of the
  NSW Alexander Henry sword socket style,
  radiating from a crown, was designed as a trophy.
• The initial drawing was done by Major J M Gordon,
  of the South Australian Permanent Artillery in
  1893.The working drawing for the trophy was
  called 'Australia - Rising Sun'.

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1902
1904
1902
1991
1949
1956
1969
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Guidons

• Standards originated in Egypt 5000 years ago.
• Roman Eagles sacred, defend to death, dont let
  it be captured.
• Formalised in armies of medieval Europe.
• Battle Honours added later.
• Colours Infantry, Standards Heavy Cavalry,
  Guidons Light Cavalry.
• Guidon from the French for Guide Homme Guide
  Man.
• Indicates position of Commander.
• Serves as Rallying Point in Battle.
• Fosters Regimental Pride Spirit.
• Symbolises Regimental History represents all
  those who have served.
• Displays Battle Honours.

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Guidon of the 12th Light Horse (New England) -
over 70 men died winning the World War I Battle
Honours..
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Guidon of the 16th Light Horse (Hunter River
Lancers) battle honours awarded in recognition
of those who served overseas in other regiments..
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Army Core Values

• Courage
• Initiative
• Teamwork

Army Core Behaviours

• Every Soldier
• Is an Expert in Close Combat.
• Is a Leader.
• Is Physically Tough.
• Is Mentally Prepared.
• Is Committed to Continuous Learning Self
  Development
• Is Courageous (mentally and physically).
• Takes the Initiative.
• Works for the Team
• Demonstrates Compassion

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COURAGE

• Courage is more than facing the physical dangers
  of battle.
• It is doing what is right and fair with a sense
  of duty and compassion.
• It is built on an ethos of serving the nation and
  service before self.

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INITIATIVE

• Initiative is the ability to achieve the mission
  by exploiting opportunity.
• Often in the absence of orders
• And improvising to make the most of the equipment
  and resources available.

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TEAMWORK

• Teamwork is based on the equality, trust,
  tolerance and friendship which is essential to
  achieving the mission.
• Teamwork is the product of sound leadership at
  ALL levels, individual competence, trust and
  training

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ARMY ETHOS

• The ethos of the Army is that of the soldier
  serving the nation
• Mentally and physically tough, and with the
  courage to win.
• We fight as part of a team and are inspired by
  the ANZAC tradition of fairness and loyalty to
  mates.
• We are respected for our professionalism,
  integrity, esprit de corps and initiative.

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The heart and soul of the Regiment is its
soldiers.. MAJ-GEN Warren Glenny (Retd) - as
2IC of 1st/15th RNSWL in the 1960s - once
said. "A regiment is not solely the soldiers who
presently comprise its strength. It is an entity
stretching back in time to its beginnings. It is
ALL the soldiers who have served in its ranks,
with their traditions and achievements. The
serving unit, like the tip of an iceberg, may be
the only part you see, but underneath, supporting
it, there is a great deal more.
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One Last Thing

• It is the soldier, not the reporter,
• Who has given us the freedom of the press.
• It is the soldier, not the poet,
• Who has given us freedom of speech.
• It is the soldier, not the student organiser,
• Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
• It is the soldier
• Who salutes the flag,
• Who serves beneath the flag,
• And whose coffin is draped by the flag
• Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

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The END

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