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Navy’s Newest SWO Department Heads Graduate
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By Lt. Megan Chester, Surface Warfare Officers School NEWPORT, R.I. – Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) held a graduation for 55 officers from its Department Head Course in the Admiral Michael G. Mullen Auditorium Sept. 14. The 27-week course is designed to prepare surface warfare officers (SWO) for successful tours as department heads afloat on all classes of ships. The instruction is divided into two parts: Tactical Action Officer (TAO) and Operations Readiness, Training and Engineering (ORTE). The TAO portion focuses on areas such as air defense, expeditionary operations, surface warfare and undersea warfare, and ORTE explores the specifics of each student’s prospective assignment. Capt. Scott Robertson, commanding officer of SWOS, charged the officers to prepare for challenging tours and rewarding assignments. “Go forth and lead boldly,” said Robertson. “We, and the Sailors you are about to lead, need you to be your very best.” The guest speaker, Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, deputy director of Resources and Acquisitions, J-8, Joint Staff, reminded the graduates that Sailors look to them for guidance, and their actions will be noticed from the moment they report to their new assignment. “The job hasn’t changed,” said Wetherald. “It’s about leadership. You can’t shape your leadership style around what other people tell you. You’ve got to shape it yourself.” He thanked the graduates’ families and friends for being there for their loved ones, acknowledging how their support makes the difference when it comes to success. Distinguished graduates included Lt. Jason Miller who received the Arleigh Burke Award, selected by his classmates as the individual possessing the strongest leadership, industry and perseverance. Lt. Christine Deuro received both the Newport Navy League Award for academic excellence as the top graduate for the class and the Top Gunner Award for the highest grade point average in the TAO curriculum. Lt. Shaun Geary received the City of Newport Award for demonstrating the highest qualities of professionalism and leadership, and Lt. j.g. Scottie Ryder was selected for the Top Snipe Award, as the prospective engineering officer with the highest grade point average in the engineering curriculum. Many of the graduates will arrive at their ships within the week to begin 18- or 36-month tours. SWOS readies sea-bound warriors to serve on surface combatants as officers, enlisted engineers and enlisted navigation professionals to fulfill the Navy's mission to maintain global maritime superiority. For more information about Surface Warfare Officers School, visit www.netc.navy.mil/centers/swos/ or www.facebook.com/SWOSCOLCOM/. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/, www.netc.navy.mil/ or www.facebook.com/netcpao.
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Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area Sunshine Coast
Soak up a tranquil sunset over Inskip Peninsula. Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
MV Sarawak camping area
This is Inskip’s largest camping area and it won’t take you long to work out why it is also the most popular!
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Camping area facilities.
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Dogs permitted (on leash)
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions .
- Your camping permit is booked.
- Any park-specific camping information for Inskip.
- Visiting Inskip safely for important safety information.
Set up your tent, caravan, campervan or camper trailer in one of the shady sites, and head off to explore the surrounding area. Drive and walk the beach or throw in a line and see if you can catch a fish for dinner.
If relaxation is more your goal, sit back and read a book in the shade of the coastal sheoaks and Moreton Bay ash.
Why M.V. Sarawak ? The names of six camping areas on the Inskip Peninsula recall the area’s past shipping history. This former navy minesweeper plied the coastline from Brisbane to Maryborough via Inskip weekly between 1949 and 1970. It brought supplies including drums of fuel and returned to Brisbane with sugar from Maryborough.
Camping area features
Open camping area behind the foredunes. No formally defined sites.
Please note:
- This camping area is popular with larger groups.
- Coastal trees provide dappled shade in most areas.
- A few camp sites offer views across the ocean towards K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), while other ‘inland’ sites provide shelter from the sun and prevailing ocean winds.
Location: Behind the foredunes, off Inskip Point Road. This is the second last camping area from the entrance of the recreation area. Also see: Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area map (PDF, 426.7KB) and M.V. Sarawak camping area map (PDF, 159.2KB) .
Access: 4WD recommended for sand tracks, access from Inskip Point Road. No beach access for vehicles into or out of M.V. Sarawak camping area.
Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites. Please note:
- Occupation of a camp site is on a ‘first in, best placed’ basis.
- Reserving or roping off areas is not permitted.
- All structures under a single camping permit must be in one place and no more than 3m apart.
- Don't spread your camp too far, so others can fit in too; rangers will ask you to move structures that have taken up an unreasonable amount of space.
- Camping more than 30 days is prohibited.
Camp sites are suitable for: Tent camping beside a vehicle, off road camper trailers, campervans and caravans.
Camp site surface: Grass and/or sand.
Facilities: Three hybrid toilet blocks are provided in this camping area. Two toilet blocks have a wheelchair access ramp. Please note:
- No showers.
- No drinking water taps.
- Rubbish bins are located near the camping area exit.
- If you bring a portable toilet, the nearest waste disposal facility is available at the council service facility located on Clarkson Drive just outside of Rainbow Beach. Do not empty portable toilet waste into the camping area toilets. Penalties apply.
- The service facility also has drinking water—take your own water storage containers.
Open fires: Permitted in pre-existing fire sites, except when QPWS-imposed fire prohibitions or QFES fire bans are in place. Fuel stoves are recommended. Also see: the short video about campfire prohibitions and fuel stoves .
Generators: Only low decibel generators up to 2.0Kva are permitted. Turn generators off after 9pm.
Essentials to bring: Drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel or gas stove first-aid kit, sunscreen, sand pegs. Please note:
- For campfires bring clean, untreated firewood such as milled timber off-cuts.
- Bring kindling and fire lighters as collecting and burning wood, including leaves and twigs, from the protected area is illegal and penalties apply.
- If you bring a portable toilet, please dispose of your toilet waste at the council service facility on Clarkson Drive just north of Rainbow Beach. Do not empty portable toilet waste into the camping area toilets. Penalties apply.
- Before you visit
- Campfires and cooking .
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options . Advance bookings are required, especially for holiday periods including long weekends and public holidays. Also see: Camping during peak periods
Mobile phone coverage: Intermittent.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Inskip safely and camp with care .
Park alerts
- Planned maintenance to Inskip camping area 4 March to 17 May 2024
- Portable toilets to be mandatory for Pelican Bay and Dorrigo South camping areas 27 March to 31 May 2024
- Camper Hygiene 1 February to 6 May 2024
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Conditions report
Cooloola conditions report (PDF, 1.3 MB) Updated 3 May 2024
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.
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