LTCOL Follett said occasions like the parade to mark the Battalion ’ s birthday were important to nurture unit identity and teamwork . “ It ’ s important not just because of our history , but also because we need to be able to rapidly form teams and work together in unison ,” she said after the parade . “ We custom-build a response for the job at hand , so that teamwork is essential so things like parades and other ceremonial activities are important to us .” The emphasis on the unit as a team was evident when MC WO2 Justin Pugh announced 3CSSB mascot LCPL Toby Tebiass as he marched onto the parade with handler PTE Megan Hunt . This year , the focus will be even more on unity of purpose amongst members across the unit ’ s 42 different employment categories , as it copes with the inevitable distruption while new lines are built around them . It means the 25th birthday celebrations will put this parade , as spectacular as it was , in the shade .
LEFT : RSM 3CSSB calls the Battalion onto parade
RIGHT : Handler PTE Megan Hunt and Battalion Mascot LCPL Toby Tebiass
FAR RIGHT : The Royal Australian Corps of Transport Banner is trooped on parade
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