The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration:
BROUGHTON, Mr Daniel Lawrence (Danny), MNZM
For services to the New Zealand Defence Force
Mr Danny Broughton, then as Warrant Officer of the New Zealand Defence Force, made significant contributions to welfare and development matters, particularly during the period 2014 to 2018, that have assisted NZDF in becoming a more effective, inclusive and responsive military organisation.
Since 2014, he has represented the NZDF at the global planning meetings for the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick armed services personnel. He was a vocal campaigner for the Defence Force’s programme to tackle unwanted attitudes and behaviours through the ‘Operation Respect’ programme. His personal involvement ensured issues and expectations were discussed openly and not dismissed, contributing to the success of this programme. He has worked with the Overwatch group, the internal support group for NZDF’s LGBTQI+ community. He has supported Overwatch members at high profile public events including the Auckland Pride Parade, setting an example for other unformed public sector organisations. He has worked to identify, mentor, and accelerate advancement for an emerging group of talented Non-Commissioned Officer leaders. He has worked to further New Zealand’s reputation for military professionalism, personally leading engagement with international military partners, especially on matters of professional development of the senior Non-Commissioned Officer group. WO1 Broughton has networked with counterparts in other militaries around the Pacific to improve military standards across the region.
HONOURS
Additional Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, New Year 2004
The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration:
HURLY, Dr Peter Rodd, OStJ
For services to the New Zealand Defence Force and aviation medicine
Dr Peter Hurly has served in both the New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force as a uniformed and civilian medical officer in a variety of roles since 1990, with a particular emphasis on aviation medicine.
As the first formally trained aviation medicine specialist in the RNZAF, Dr Hurly has been at the forefront of developments in this field and influenced much of the aviation medicine policy that supports current air operations. The period 2002 to 2005 saw a reduction in the size of the Air Force medical establishment and during this time he was the only serving RNZAF doctor. He single-handedly maintained a medical service supported by a small staff. From 2005 to 2013 he served as the Director of Air Force Medicine, during which time he re-established the medical trade in the RNZAF and rebuilt the capacity of the Air Force medical system. He has been active in the Air Space Interoperability Council, serving for many years as the Head of Delegation for the Air Space Medicine Group. He is a council member of the Australasian Military Medicine Association. For many years he has been a Civil Aviation Authority medical examiner. Dr Hurly continues to support RNZAF operations at Ohakea as a civilian medical officer and member of the Active Reserve.
HONOURS
Officer of the Order of St John
The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration:
WALKER, Captain Richard Alan
For services to the New Zealand Defence Force
Captain Richard Walker was appointed as the Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Combined Task Force 150 (Counter Terrorism) in early 2018 as a result of an unexpected shortfall in command.
CTF 150 is one of three Combined Task Forces under the umbrella of the Combined Maritime Forces, a coalition of 33 member nations conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Middle East region. NZDF provides ships and aircraft in support of the Combined Task Forces, as well as command staff. In June 2018 CTF 151 (Counter Piracy) also experienced an unexpected shortfall in command for a mission beginning in September. Captain Walker was appointed as the Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff to utilise his recent experience to prepare for the upcoming operation within a tight timeframe. He prepared the planning document for the tenure of command single-handedly over a period of weeks, working around the limited availability of the designated Kuwaiti commander in the lead-up to command, and taking into account the limited resources of CTF 151 and the necessary coordination with other military assets in the region. He mentored staff from Kuwait and eight other nations to prepare and assume command within the shortened period of two months. Captain Walker’s leadership saw an effective multi-national staff deliver successful outputs with diverse experience, cultural and language challenges present.