The inaugural OCS Legends' Lunch was held at Vic Bks, Sydney earlier this month. The attendees were all from a working environment within the barracks precinct. Subsequent "Legends' Lunches" will be more encompassing - Sydney based Alumni (members of OCS classes and staff).
And a unique protocol has also been adopted for the Lunch, ie the senior member present at any of these Lunches is to wear a Second Lieutenant's "pips" for the duration of the Lunch.
At this first Lunch, an original OCS flag bedecked a wall, and a retired Colonel (Peter Sibree, Class of Dec '64) was the first to be "pipped" with 2Lt's pips by Donna Cole (OCS Staff Member '84/'85) and Kes Svanberg (Class of Jun '85). Shortly after, a late arrival Mick Moon (Class of Jun '81) arrived in his Brigadier's uniform. Immediately upon his arrival, he was "promoted" to 2Lt. What did that then make him - a Second Lieutenant Brigadier, a Brigadier Second Lieutenant, a Second Brigadier Lieutenant, or perhaps a Lieutenant Second Brigadier......???
However, ex RSMs of the OCS Portsea would probably fume and gush horrible RSM words in seeing the actual "pipping" procedures go wrong....!!! Or was it a deliberate error - something to stimulate the ire of our illustrious RSMs of OCS clan? Can you spot the error?
Good luck guys. It really is great to see the Alumni members gathering together, regardless of grad class.
OK Ken - the challenge is out! Will you be attending the next OCS Legends' Lunch? Think about this - there will be a Lieutenant General Second Lieutenant, or will he be a Second Lieutenant Lieutenant General...etc. Or am I just "stuttering"...?
1st pic - an original OCS flag behind the members of the inaugural OCS Legends' Lunch
2nd pic - Mick Moon gets "pipped" by Donna Cole and Kes Svanberg.
3rd pic - Mick Moon seems comfortable with his promotion. Less stress, Mick...??
4th pic - The first "senior" 2Lt - Peter Sibree.
Pics can be seen in larger format (with more description) through the "Reunions" link on Home page ("Reunions Elsewhere")
Comments are not only welcome - they are expected...!!
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