Navy Flashcards
Chief of Navy
Vice Admiral Michael Noonan
Chief of Defence
General Angus Campbell
Vice Chief of Defence
Vice Admiral David Lance Johnston
Defence Values
Courage Respect Integrity Excellence Service
How does the Navy contribute to regional security?
Providing maritime patrol and response
Maintaining a strategic strike capability
Protecting shipping and offshore territories & resources
Collecting and evaluating maritime intelligence
Services the Navy provides that are critical to the safety of shipping
Maritime search and rescue services Hydrographic surveys for navigation purposes Anti-piracy operations Meteorological support operations Maritime escort duties
What is the primary responsibility of an Officer?
The welfare of their sailors
To uphold the Navy’s core values
Helicopter Pilot
Fly rotary wing aircraft
Will operate from either HMAS Albatross or embarked on a ship
Fly either - MH-60R Seahawk or MRH90 Taipan
Flight planning and briefings
Helicopter Pilot additional duties
Designated as Divisional Officers
Officer of the Day (OOD) duties - junior officers
Manage the general maintenance and upkeep of their Navy Vessels and equipment
Starting salary
$58,877
Salary once trained
$82,583
Period of Service
Initial Minimum Period of Service - 11 years
Initial Military Training
New Entry Officers Course (NEOC)
20 Weeks HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay General Service Skills Management and Leadership skills First four weeks - initial training period (ITP) Basics of military life RAN swim test Oral and written communication Drill and ceremonial Physical training OOD duties Small arms and adventure training 4 week sea training deployment
Combat Survival Training
RAAF Base Townsville
3 weeks
Pilot Basic Course
No. 1 Flight Training School (1FTS)
RAAF Base East Sale
24 Weeks
60 hours flying and simulation (PC21)
General Flying - flying circuits, basic aerobatics, stalling and emergency handling
Instrument Flying - instrument interpretation skills and flying instrument approaches
Night Flying
Medium level visual navigation
Ground Training - aerodynamics, aircraft systems, air traffic control, meteorology, aviation medicine, cockpit systems, morse code and navigation
Pilot Intermediate Course
No. 2 Flight Training School (2FTS)
RAAF Base Pearce 30 Weeks 135 hours flying and simulation (PC21) Learn how to operate an aircraft Focuses on single pilot training Builds on skills learnt at 1FTS Introduced to formation flying and low level navigation
Pilot Basic Rotary Training
HMAS Albatross 26 Weeks 723 Squadron Flown on the EC135 Learn how to fly a helicopter Weapons theory Maritime and electronic warfare
Operation conversion - MRH90 Taipan or MH-60R Seahawk Romeo
Pre-Entry Fitness Assessment
20 sit-ups Choice of cardio -5.5 shuttle run -2.4km run in 16 minutes -5km walk in 44 minutes -500m swim in 14.5 minutes
In Service Fitness Assessment
10 push-ups
25 sit-ups
2.4km run in 15minutes
Royal Australian Navy Swim Test (RANST)
All conducted in overalls Safety jump off a 3m tower 10m underwater swim 50m swim using three safety strokes Tread water for 15minutes
EC135 T2+
Training helicopter
723 Squadron
Based at HMAS Albatross
15 helicopters used by the navy and Army
MRH 90 Taipan
Multi-Role Helicopter
6 in use by the Navy
Available for two airmobile squadrons - 1 x special operations support squadron and 1 x maritime support squadron (808 Squadron)
Primary roles - afloat logistics support, search and rescue, MEDEVAC, search and seizure
Secondary roles- aerial mine disposal, amphibious support, contingency support to special ops, surface warfare and defence aid
Provides support from land and LHD ships
MH-60R Seahawk Romeo
Anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and a search & rescue helicopter
24 Helicopters
Capacity to provide at least 8 warships with a warfare helicopter at the same time - ANZAC Class frigates and the new Air Warfare Detroyers
Based at HMAS Albatross
725 Squadron - Training duties
816 Squadron - Operational duties
Primary duties - anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare
Secondary duties - search & rescue, logistics support, personnel transport, MEDEVAC
AGM-114 Hellfire Missile
Mark 54 Anti-Submarine Torpedo
Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ships (2 Ships)
-Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD)
HMAS Adelaide & HMAS Canberra
Role - embark, transport and deploy and embarked force (Army) along with their equipment and aviation units
Role - carry out / support humanitarian missions
Capable of landing a force of over 1000 personnel by helicopter and water craft
Flight deck - 6 medium sized aircraft
Hanger - 8 medium sized aircraft (18 if the light vehicle deck is also used)
Two vehicle decks - 110 vehicles
Has defensive systems
Hobart Class (3 Ships) -Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG)
HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Hobart & HMAS Sydney
Provide air defence for accompanying ships, land forces and infrastructure in coastal areas
Self protection against missiles and aircraft
Will embark a Romeo
Undersea warfare (modern sonars, decoys, torpedoes, close in defensive systems)
Surface warfare (anti-ship missiles, naval gun)
ANZAC Class (8 Ships) -Frigate, Helicopter (FFH)
HMAS Anzac, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Ballarat, HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Perth, HMAS Stuart, HMAS Toowoomba & HMAS Warramunga
Long Range Frigate
Capable of - air defence, surface & undersea warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction
Can embark a Romeo
Hunter Class
-Frigate, Guided Missile (FFG)
Future Ship
HMAS Flinders, HMAS Hunter & HMAS Tasman (first three ships)
Will begin entering service in the late 2020’s
Will replace the8 ANZAC Class frigates
Will be one of the most advance anti-submarine warships in the world
Can embark a Romeo
Will provide the ADF with the highest levels of lethality and deterrence
Will be able to support humanitarian roles and disaster relief
Other Ships
Bay Class - Landing Ship, Dock (LSD)
Huon Class - Minehunter, Coastal (MHC)
Armidale Class & Cape Class - Patrol Boat, General (PB)
Leeuwin Class - Survey Ship (AGS)
Paulma Class - Survey Ship, Coastal (AGSC)
Collins Class - Guided Missile Submarine, Diesel-Electric (SSG)
Support Ship
-Oil Replenishment, Naval (OR)
HMAS Sirius recently out of service and replaced by HMAS Supply
Provides fuel, stores and ammunition to the rest of the fleet
Can provide limited support to deployed Army and Air Force Units
A flight deck has been fitted for helicopter operations
Can carry fuel for ships and aviation fuel for RAN helicopters
F88 Austeyr
ADF’s standard individual weapon
Semi and fully automatic assault riffle
Fully operational in the most severe climates and field conditions
Magazine made from a high strength see through plastic - are able to quickly glance and see how much ammunition is left
AGM-114N Hellfire Missile
*MH-60R Seahawk
A precision air-to-ground weapon delivering multi target capability and strike lethality
Capable of attacking targets out 8kms
Reaches speed of 1,600kms
A Romeo can carry 8
Mark 54 Torpedo
*MH-60R Seahawk
Anti-submarine warfare torpedo
Air dropped by the Romeos
Speed - 74.1kms
Guidance - active or passing / active acoustic homing
HMAS Albatross
Navys largest operational establishment
Home of the air arm fleet as well as aerial targets for anti-aircraft operations
Current Operations
Accordion Manitou Highroad Aslan Resolute Solania Render Safe
Deputy Chief of the Navy
Rear Admiral Christopher Smith
Commander Australian Fleet
Rear Admiral Mark Hammond
Head Navy Capability
Rear Admiral Pete Quinn
Head Navy Engineering
Rear Admiral Katherine Richards
Warrant Officer of the Navy
Warrant Officer Deb Butterworth
Minister for Defence
Senator the Hon
Minister for Defence Industry
Hon Melissa Price
Chief of Joint Operations
Lieutenant General Greg Bilton
Chief of Joint Capabilities
Air Marshal Warren McDonald
Defence’s two enduring purposes?
Defend Australia and its national interests
Protect and advance Australia strategic interests
Aviation Medicine Training
RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA
1 week
What is operational service
All personnel face the possibility of deploying to, or near, war zones and dangerous operational environments, in some situations they may be called upon to engage in direct action against an enemy force
In peacetime, members may be required to deploy to unstable areas where the risk of violence is high, personnel may be required to engage in offensive or defensive action
May be required to participate in major exercises, search and rescue missions, and natural disaster relief, where a degree of personnel risk still exists
What is the Defence Force Discipline Act?
In addition to normal civilian law, ADF personnel are subject to military law, with its own discipline systems (courts) and punishments
Defence personnel are legally bound to follow all lawful commands
Military discipline law concerns offences that are uniquely military, as well as other civil offences that occur in a military environment
What is unrestricted service?
All members of the ADF are required to provide unrestricted service
This means they must be available at all times to be moved of deployed across Australia and overseas
A candidate cannot have any civil or criminal restrictions placed on them
Military and trade skills
Members of the ADF are required to acquire and maintain military skills (competence with weapons, combat proficiencies and drill & ceremonial procedures), as well as trade skills and professional qualifications applicable to their environment
What are the age restrictions?
Minimum age of joining is 17
Compulsory retirement age is 60 (full time) and 65 (reserves)
Postings and deployments
ADF posting policy reflects the need to fill current vacancies as well as the need to rotate personnel through operational, staff and training appointments
Factors taken into considerations include; personal preferences, family welfare or compassionate circumstances
Postings aim to be three years in duration
Workplace behaviour
The ADF strikes to be an inclusive and progressive workplace, maintaining appropriate workplace behaviour and treating everyone with respect & fairness is essential to achieving this
Military members must be responsible, accountable and considerate of the consequences of their actions, attitude & behaviour towards others at all times
What is the drug policy?
Misuse of prescribe and non-prescribed drugs as well as illegal substances in not tolerated
This is result in action being taken against them - usually dismissal from the ADF
Compulsory drug testing is conducted
What is the alcohol policy?
The ADF does not condone the abuse of alcohol nor does it tolerate alcohol consumption practices that impair a members ability to perform their duties
The ADF encourages and supports its members in taking a sensible and balanced view on the subject
What was RIMPAC 2020
Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2020
A major United States Pacific Fleet biennial combined exercise to strengthen international maritime partnerships, enhance interoperability and improve the readiness of participating forces
Was held from the 17th-31st of August in Hawaii and off the coast of California
22 ships and 5300 personnel from 10 countries
Theme - capable, adaptive, partners
Operation Resolute
- At any one time up to 800 ADF personnel
- Working alongside personnel from Australian Customs and Border Protection Services
ADF’s contribution to protect Australia’s borders and offshore maritime interests
Covers approx. 10% of the worlds surface and includes Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) - extends 200 nautical miles from the Australian mainland
ADF assets protect Australia’s maritime domain from security threats such as; illegal maritime arrivals, maritime terrorism, piracy - robbery + violence at sea, compromise to bio-security, illegal activity in protected areas, illegal exploitation of natural resources, maritime pollution and prohibited exports + imports
Commander Maritime Border Command, Rear Admiral Peter Laver is the overarching operational authority
Navy resources allocated include;
*Armidale Class Patrol Boats(ACPBs) operating daily throughout Australia northern offshore maritime areas
*2 x Navy Major Fleet Units for northern waters response
*A Transit Security Element made up of Navy, Army and Air Force personnel who embark on the ACPBs.
Operation Solania
The ADF’s contribution to maritime surveillance within the Pacific region
Are assigned to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support to the Pacific Island countries which supports the economic development through the protection of fisheries and other resources
ADF assets include; KA350 King Air, C-27J Spartan and RAN ships
Operation Render Safe
Is the ADF led commitment to removing the threat posed by the explosive remnants of war from South Pacific Island Nations
Also provides education and training to enhance the security capabilities of our Pacific partners
Operation Manitou
- Middle East Region (MER)
- 220 personnel
The Australian Governments contribution to the international effort to promote maritime security, stability and prosperity in the MER
An enhanced security environment ensures Australia’s safe and open access to the region while fostering trade and commerce
A RAN vessel and personnel support the US-led Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) to defeat terrorism, prevent piracy, encourage regional cooperation and promote a safe maritime environment
CMF is composed of 32 nations and has three principle task forces;
-150, conducts counter terrorism and maritime security operations
-151, conducts counter piracy operations
-152, conducts Arabian Gulf maritime security operations
Operation Accordion
- Middle East Region (MER)
- 600 personnel
Mission is to support the sustainment of ADF operations, enable contingency planning and enhance regional relationships in the MER
From Australia’s main logistics base in the MER, around 400 ADF personnel provide support to Australian operations throughout the region, including operations Okra, Highroad and Manitou
Operation Highroad
- Afghanistan
- 250 personnel
ADF’s commitment to Afghanistan and is fulfilled by personnel serving with the ADF’s task group Afghanistan
Task Group Afghanistan’s headquarters comprises a command element of about 45 ADF personnel, which coordinates administration, communications and logistics support for all ADF members deployed to Afghanistan
Australia remains committed to a stable and secure Afghanistan and continues to support the Nato-led train, advise and assist mission called ‘Resolute Support’
Operation Aslan
- South Sudan
- 20 personnel
Not deployed in combat role
Deployed to the United Nations’ Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) since 23 September 2011
The ADF’s commitment assists the UN to protect the people of South Sudan through the monitoring of human rights and the delivery of humanitarian aid
ADF personnel fill important UNMISS headquarter positions such as military loosen officers, operations, aviation and logistics support roles
Executive Summary - 2016 Defence White Paper
The Governments policy is to align Australia’s defence strategy with capabilities and resourcing, grow our international defence partnerships support shared security interests
Looks out to 2035 to identify where and what sorts of security challenges are likely to arise and what capabilities Defence will need to meet them
Australia’s Strategic Outlook - 2016 Defence White Paper
Australia and the Indo-Pacific region are in a period of significant economic transformation - rising incomes and living standards across the Into-Pacific are generating increased demand for goods and services
By 2050, almost half the world’s economic output is expected to come from the Info-Pacific - this presents opportunities to increase Australia’s economic and security
The rules-based global order on which Australia relies for open access to our trading partners are based on the maintenance of peace and stability, over the last 70years this has been underpinned by a strong USA presence in our region and globally
Our strategic planning is not limited to defending out borders - it recognises the regional and global nature of Australia’s strategic interests and the different sets of challenges created by the behaviours of our countries and non-state actors (terrorists)
Australia will seek to broaden and deepen our alliance with the United States
A rules-based global order means a shared commitment by all countries to conduct their activities in accordance with agreed rules which evolve over time
The Government is committed to contributing to international efforts meet the threat of terrorism
Australia’s Defence Strategy - 2016 Defence White Paper
The Governments defence strategy will ensure that Defence is prepared to respond if the Government decides the pursuit of Australia’s interests requires the use of military forces
Three strategic defence interests, each linked to a strategic defence objective;
1. A secure, resilient Australia; deter, deny and defeat any attempt by a hostile country or non-state actor to attack, threaten or coerce Australia. The Government is providing Defence with the capability and resources it needs to be able to independently and decisively respond to military threats
2. A secure nearer region, encompassing maritime South East Asia and the South Pacific; to support the security of maritime South East Asia and support the Governements of Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and of Pacific Island Countries to build and strengthen their security.
3. A stable Indo Pacific region and rules-based global order which supports our interests; to provide meaningful contributions to global responses to address threats to the rules-based global order which threaten Australia and its interests, Australia will work closely with the United States and other international partners
Capability - 2016 Defence White Paper
The future force will be more capable, agile and potent
The future force will be more capable of conducting independent combat operations to defend Australia and protect our interests in our immediate region
Will enhance Australia’s ability to contribute to global coalition operations
More emphasis will be placed on the joint force so the ADF can apply more force more rapidly and more effectively when required
To provide our forces with comprehensive situational awareness, the Government is strengthening Defence’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities
The Government will strengthen the Defence cyber workforce and systems to deter and defend against the threat of cyber attack
More funding is being provided to ensure that the ADF has greater capacity and agility to respond to strategic risks
