ADF Flashcards
Who is the Chief of Navy?
Vice Admiral Mark Hammond
Who is the Deputy Chief of Navy?
Rear Admiral Johnathan Earley
What are the Chief of Navy’s roles?
The Chief of Navy has overall command of the RAN and all uniformed naval personnel, regardless of where they work in Defence.
The Chief of Navy is the principal naval adviser on strategic affairs and provides advice to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) and the Secretary of the Department of Defence on current capability, military affairs, future capability development and also represents the RAN on various higher defence committees.
What are the Deputy Chief of Navy’s roles?
Deputy Chief of Navy and Head Navy People Training and Resources (DNC/HNPTAR) has two parallel sets of responsibilities. First, as the manager of Navy Strategic Command they are responsible for the alignment of accountability, responsibility, performance and resource management within the RAN. Second, they are responsible for managing the Navy’s uniformed integrated workforce (permanent and reserve) and members of the Australian Public Service. Commodore Training (COMTRAIN) reports to DCN and is responsible for individual and ship level training.
Who is the Commander of the Australian Fleet?
Rear Admiral Christopher Smith
Who is the Head of Navy Capability?
Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes
Who is the Head of Navy Engineering?
Rear Admiral Rachel Durbin
Who is the Warrant Officer of the Navy?
Warrant Officer Andrew Bertoncin
What are the Commander of the Australian Fleet’s roles?
COMAUSFLT is responsible to Chief of Navy for the force generation of fleet units and maintenance and support of ships, aircraft and other equipment.
What are the Head of Navy Capability’s roles?
The Head of Navy Capability is responsible for implementation of both current and future Navy capability, including all Navy programs and projects, from concept through to acquisition, in service use, and ultimately disposal of the system.
What are the Head of Navy Engineering’s roles?
Head Navy Engineering is responsible to the Chief of Navy for: Naval engineering, maintenance discipline upkeep, Navy safety management governance, Fleet Support Unit strategic management,
the design, implementation and upkeep of the Defence Seaworthiness Management System.
What are the Warrant Officer of the Navy’s roles?
The Warrant Officer of the Navy (WON), is responsible to the Chief of Navy (CN), and is entitled to exercise command over all other Sailors in the RAN.
The WON’s primary duty is to represent to CN and others the solicited and unsolicited views, concerns and opinions of Sailors, which affect the Navy as a whole. WON provides administrative advice and input to the CN of any need to review regulations or conditions of service, monitors the effectiveness of the Divisional System, and guides Warrant Officers and Senior Sailors messes on matters of administration, and protocol. WON maintains a close working relationship with the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army and the Warrant Officer of the Air Force.
What is the Navy’s Mission?
Navy’s mission is to prepare naval power in order to enable the integrated force in competition and conflict.
What are the Navy’s Values?
Service: The selflessness of character to place the security and interests of our nation and its people ahead of my own.
Courage: The strength of character to say and do the right thing, always, especially in the face of adversity.
Respect: The humanity of character to value others and treat them with dignity.
Integrity: The consistency of character to align my thoughts, words and actions to do what is right.
Excellence: The willingness of character to strive each day to be the best I can be, both professionally and personally.
What are the Navy’s Behaviours?
People:
Collaborate and be team focused.
Be inclusive and value others.
Performance:
Be adaptable, innovative and agile.
Reflect, learn and improve.
Professionalism:
Act with purpose for Defence and the nation.
Be accountable and trustworthy.
What are the 6 Force Commands of the Navy?
- Fleet Air Arm
- Information Warfare Force
- MHP Force
- Submarine Force
- Support Force
- Surface Force
What are some traditions of the Navy?
Burial at Sea
Colours and sunset
Crossing the line
Field gun run
Freedom of Entry
Green Ink
Naval slang
Piping the side
Wedding Garlands
What are some symbols of the Navy?
Australian White Ensign
CoN distinguishing flag
National Memorial
Official badge design and history
Queen Elizabeth II personal flag for Australia
What are some awards in the Navy?
Admiral Nelson Sword of Excellence
Duke of Gloucester’s Cup
Esther Williams Trophy
First Lady of the Fleet Trophy
King’s and Queen’s gold medals
Otranto Shield
What are some exercises the Navy partake in?
Exercise Kakadu
Exercise Malabar
Exercise Talisman Sabre
Exercise Vulcan Phoenix
What are some operations the Navy partake in?
Operation Resolute
Operation Solania
Operation Gateway
Operation Render Safe
Operation Manitou
Operation Dyurra
What are some Humanitarian Support operations the Navy partake in?
Search and Rescue
Domestic Support
International Support
Who is the Chief of Defence Force?
Admiral David Johnston
Who is the Vice Chief of Defence Force?
Air Marshal Robert Chipman
Who is the Chief of Joint Capabilities?
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle
Who is the Chief of Joint Operations?
Vice Admiral Justin Jones
Who is the Chief of Army?
Lieutenant General Simon Stuart
Who is the Chief of Air Force?
Air Marshal Stephen Chappell
Who is the Defence Minister?
The Hon Richard Marles MP
Type of RAN ships?
Amphibious Assault Ship
General Patrol Boat
Helicopter Frigate
Guided Missile Destroyer
Dock Landing Ship
Coastal Mine Hunter
Type of RAN submarines?
Guided Missile Submarine
Type of RAN aircaft?
MH-60R Seahawk
EC-135
Type of RAN uncrewed systems?
Double Eagle Mk II
What is involved in the RANST?
A safety jump off a 3m tower in overalls
A 10m underwater swim in overalls
A 50m swim using three safety strokes
The ability to tread water or float for 15 mins in overalls
What is the IMPS for Helicopter Mission Commander?
ADFA: 12 years
Officer Entry: 9 years
Where is the Aviation Screening Program held?
RAAF base East Sale
Where is Navy Officer training held?
HMAS Creswell
How long is Navy Officer training?
15 weeks
What are some things taught at Navy Officer training?
Physical fitness: General fitness, adventure training and the Navy swim test
Military life: Discipline, mannerisms, uniform procedures and Defence studies
Speciality skills: Small arms weapons training, first aid and survival at sea
Navy skills: Drill and ceremonial procedures, officer of the day duties, rank structure and Naval history
Personal development: Leadership and management (including practical exercises), effective oral and written communication methods
Where is Navy HMC training held?
HMAS Albatross
How long is Navy HMC training?
9 months over 4 phases
723 SQN
12 months
725 SQN
What are the 4 phases of Navy HMC training?
Phase 1 - Aviation Fundamentals
This module will give you the foundation knowledge to begin your career in aviation. It includes subjects such as aviation safety and human factors, basic systems, meteorology, air traffic control, communications, aerodynamic fundamentals, flight administration, visual recognition, and navigation theory.
Phase 2 - Basic Aviation Phase
You will then commence your flying training in the EC-135 helicopter. It will comprise of both simulator and actual flying and will cover non-flying pilot duties, visual and instrument navigation as well as fuel planning.
Phase 3 - Advanced Aviation Phase
During this phase you will be introduced to night vision devices, utility operations and embarked flying.
Phase 4 - Applied Phase
This phase will include an introduction to basic warfare, which includes electronic and weapon theory and tactics. This phase will also introduce overwater flying and search and rescue.
The provisional award of the Flying badge (Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Wings) is presented on completion of the Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Course.
What is some of the further training required for HMC/Pilot?
Aviation Medicine
1 Week
Location: Institute of Aviation Medicine, RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA
You will learn to understand and how manage the physiological challenges of flight such as G-forces and hypoxia.
Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape Training
3 Weeks
Location: Combat Survival Training School, RAAF Base Townsville, QLD
You will learn how to survive in arduous and/or hostile environments during domestic and combat downed aircraft scenarios.
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
1 Day
Location: HMAS Albatross, NSW
In a state of the art facility, you will learn how to safely egress a submerged helicopter both with and without emergency breathing devices as well as other sea survival techniques.
Where is Navy Pilot training held?
RAAF Base East Sale
HMAS Albatross
How long is Navy Pilot training?
24 weeks
1FTS
36 weeks
2FTS
24 weeks
723 SQN
50 weeks
725 SQN
What are the 4 stages of Navy Pilot training?
1FTS RAAF Base East Sale
Flying manoeuvres (flying circuits, basic aerobatics, stalling and emergency handling)
Basic instrument interpretation skills
Flying instrument approaches
Ground training including aerodynamics, aircraft systems, airmanship, air power, air traffic control, aviation medicine, cockpit systems, meteorology, Morse code, and navigation.
2FTS RAAF Base Peace
Following the Pilot Basic Course, you will undergo Pilot Intermediate Course. This course is approximately 36 weeks long duration with 135 hours of flying and simulation. Aside from developing the flying skills learnt on the Pilot Basic Course, you will also be introduced to formation flying and low-level navigation. You will also learn how to ‘operate’ an aircraft and not just fly it. On successful completion of Pilot Intermediate course, you will be awarded your Pilot ‘Wings’.
723 Squadron HMAS Albatross
Day and night (including night vision devices), flight operations, Low level terrain flight, Ship-deck landings, Hoisting, Utility (load lifting), Confined area operations, Maritime hi-line transfers, Instrument flying, Additional formation flight, Extensive emergency and malfunction training.
725 Squadron HMAS Albatross
General flying, Emergency training, Night vision devices, Embarked operations (ship-deck), Search and rescue, Utility, Instrument flying, Basic system and sensor operation,
Advanced anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare and tactics, Weapons employment
What is the IMPS for Helicopter Pilot?
ADFA: 14 years
Officer Entry: 11 years
