defense force and services

Question 1

Australia’s defence

Answer 1

• Defence’s primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests through a variety of means like ensures security of the nations boarders, supports and maintains peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, providing disaster relief and contribute to global security efforts .
  It comprises of the Navy, Army and Airforce which work together to contribute to defence capabilities.

Question 2

chief of defence

Answer 2

admiral David Johnston

Question 3

army

Answer 3

The Australian Army’s role is to protect Australians interest through ground based defence. This can include conducting combat operations, providing disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, while supporting peacekeeping.

Question 3

airforce

Answer 3

• the air force is responsible for defending Australia’s interests through air operations, providing support to both army and navy operations
• they also play a huge role in disaster relief, peacekeeping, and search and rescue operations

Question 4

current

Answer 4

• Rim of the pacific: world largest international maritime exercise which the adf joined in 2022.
• ## talismas sabre: the largest training activity between the ADF and the united stated military. it aims to improve combat rediness and strengthen the alliance with the us.

Question 5

past operations

Answer 5

• Operation Charter was the Australian Defence Forces contribution to United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.
• Operation COVID-19 Assist is the Australian Defence Force contribution to the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Operation Orenda was the Australian Defence Force contribution to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission and ceased on 31 December 2023.
• Operation highroad From 2001 to 2021, Australia’s mission in Afghanistan supported coalition efforts to contain the threat from international terrorism and support the Afghan Government.