Officer Selection Board - MWO

Question 1

What is the Objective of the RAN?

Answer 1

To Fight and Win at Sea.

Question 2

Define the role, number in active service and crew of the Anzac and Hobart Class

Answer 2

Anzac Class: Frigate War ship. 10 in operation. Crew of 175+.
Hobart Class: Air Defence Destroyer. 2 in operation. Crew of 200+

Question 3

What are you thinking of Specialising in after achieving PQ

Answer 3

Navigation (N). The specialisation makes the MWO responsible for the safe passage of their vessels including the maintenance of navigation equipment and charts and the pilotage through difficult waters or in and out of port.

Question 4

Define some of the Light Weapons used by the RAN

Answer 4

Shotgun - Remmington
Pistol - 9mm Browning
Assult Rifle - 5.56mm Austeyr
Light Machine Gun - 5.56 FN Herstal

Question 5

What does a Maritime Warfare Officer do?

Answer 5

The career will start as a Junior Maritime Warfare Officer. The role will give me a broad overview of everything that happens within a naval ship and equip you with all the experience required to move up to senior leadership roles. The initial training you receive enables you to conduct watch in a minor ship and eventually you’ll be trained to move up to the Navy’s major fleet units, including Frigates and Destroyers.

Note: All junior Officers on Navy vessels will be required to keep Officer of the Day (OOD) duties. This involves acting as the Commanding Officer’s (CO) representative over a 24 hour period, being directly responsible for the safety and security of the ship and personnel onboard.

Question 6

Define the role, number in active service and crew of the Huon and Armidale class ships

Answer 6

Huon Class: Minehunter ship. 6 in operation. Crew of 40+

Armidale Class: Patrol boat. 13 in operation. Crew of 20+

Question 7

What are some examples of you being a leader at your previous Job?

Answer 7

• Rollout of New finance products for used vehicles
• Adapting Early to Changes to Business Model
• Promotion of Department to other departments
• Mentoring new Sales People to get them to standard
• Initiating the new Report system for the department
• People viewed me as a knowledge resource
• People would come to me to solve issues

Question 8

When is Anzac day, Remembrance day, Australia day

Answer 8

Anzac Day - 25th April (Landing of AUS and NZ Forces in Gallipoli in 1915)

Remembrance Day - 11th of November (End of WW1)

Australia Day - 26th Jan

Question 9

What Motivates you to join the ADF/Navy

Answer 9

• Sacrifice for my Country
• I want to challenge Myself
• The Benefits are attractive
• Grow as a person/leader

Question 10

Define the Initial Employment Training Location and duration. But not coursework.

Answer 10

IET is Located at HMAS Watson in Sydney near Sydney Harbour. The course goes for 18 months over 4 phases

Phase 1 - 9 Weeks
Phase 2 - 18 Weeks
Phase 3 - 18 weeks + 20 Weeks
Phase 4 - 28 Weeks

Question 11

Define the role, number in active service and crew of the Canberra and Collins Class

Answer 11

Canberra Class: Landing Helicopter Dock. 2 in operation. Crew of 350+ Troop capacity of 1000+. 8-18 helicopters 110+ vehicles
Collins: Submarine. Crew of 50+

Question 12

Who is the Head of the Royal Australian Navy

Answer 12

Vice Admiral Michael Noonan

Question 13

Who is the Minister for Defence?

Answer 13

Linda Reynolds

Question 14

What are some current Navy operations

Answer 14

Operation RESOLUTE - This operation defends Australian Borders and its Assets. Covers Terrorism, Illegal Activity, Pollution, Illegal fishing. (Armidale Patrol Boat)

Operation MANITOU - The Australian Government’s contribution to the international effort to promote maritime security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East Region (MER) - HMAS TOOWOOMBA (Anzac Class Frigate)

Question 15

What are the Navy Values

Answer 15

CHHIL - Courage, Honour, Honesty, Integrity and Loyalty

Question 16

What are the fitness requirements for the Navy?

Answer 16

15 Pushups
20 Situps
6.1 Beep Test

Question 17

Where are some locations you could be posted? Have you thought about where you would like to be?

Answer 17

HMAS Stirling in WA (Subs)
HMAS Cairns in Cairns (Patrol Boats)
HMAS Waterhen in NSW (Clearance diving)

Question 18

Define the Initial Military Training

Answer 18

Initial Military trainging comprised of the 22 week New Entry Officers Course at HMAS Cresswell in Jervis Bay NSW. South of Sydney and just East of Canberra.

Coursework composed of:
Drill and Ceremonial, Small arms, Officer Development, Oral and written communications, Navy Organisation, Management and Leadership, OOD duties, Swim test, Adventure Cruise.

Question 19

What are the Signature Behaviours of the Navy?

Answer 19

PPP

PEOPLE - Respect the contribution of every Individual, Promote the wellbeing and development of Navy People. Communicate well and Regularly.

PERFORMANCE - Challenge and Innovate. Be cost conscious. Fix problems, Take action. Drive decision making down.

PROFESSIONALISM - Strengthen relationships across and beyond the Navy. Be the best I can. Make Navy proud, make Australia proud.

Question 20

Define the coursework of the Initial Employment Training

Answer 20

Phase 1 - 9 Weeks.

based at HMAS Watson. Basic Navigation and Mariner skills. Teaches the basics of MWO role.

Phase 2 - 18 Weeks

Based on board a Major Fleet Unit (such as a frigate) An overview of of all departments and sub specialist areas. Officer of the Day duties, Capability Evidence Journal, culminates in 3 weeks of Mariner Skills Board exams.

Phase 3 - 18 weeks + 20 Weeks

Phase 4 - 28 Weeks

Question 21

Give examples of You being a Good Team Player

Answer 21

• Basketball
• Management skills at work
• Orange Sky Laundry
• Youth Leader

Question 22

What Leadership skills do you have?

Answer 22

• Work Experience as a manager
• Team Sports - Basketball
• Volunteer Work with the Church (Youth Leader)

Question 23

What is the Swim Test?

Answer 23

3m Safety Drop, 10m underwater swim, 50m safety swim, 15min tread water. All clothed.