Operations Flashcards

Learn and memorise five different operations that the ADF currently (2023) supports

1
Q

Name five key Operations conducted by the RAN and wider ADF

A
  • OP Resolute
  • OP Solania
  • OP Argos
  • OP Manitou
  • OP Paladin
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2
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State what OP Resolute is about

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ADF’s contribution to the whole-of-government effort to protect Australia’s borders and offshore maritime interests.

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3
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Name the associated ADF Elements allocated to OP Resolute

5 Marks

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  • RAAF maritime patrol aircraft to provide aerial surveillance of Australia’s north-west and northern approaches.
  • RAN patrol boats operate daily throughout Australia’s maritime areas.
  • Australian Army Regional Force Surveillance Unit patrols which conduct land based security operations.
  • A transit security element made up of Navy and Army personnel who embark in the patrol boats.
  • Large hull vessels as required basis.
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4
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Name the associated security threats under OP Resolute

8 Marks

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  • illegal maritime arrivals
  • maritime terrorism
  • piracy, robbery and violence at sea
  • compromise to biosecurity
  • illegal activity in protected areas
  • illegal exploitation of natural resources
  • marine pollution
  • prohibited imports and exports
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5
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State what OP Solania is about

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ADFs contribution to maritime surveillance within the Pacific Region.

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6
Q

State the members of the Quadrilateral Defence Coordinating Group in OP Solania

4 Marks

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  • Australia
  • France
  • New Zealand
  • USA
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7
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Name the associated elements that may be allocated to OP Solania

2 marks

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  • RAAF maritime patrol aircraft
  • RAN vessels
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8
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State what OP Argos is about

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ADFs commitment to the international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions on North Korea.

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9
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Name the associated ADF Elements allocated to OP Argos

3 Marks

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RAN ships and
RAAF maritime patrol aircraft
Support Personnel in Japan

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10
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State what OP Manitou is about

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ADFs contribution to support international efforts promoting maritime security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East region

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State what Combined Task Force 150 role in in OP Manitou is

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Counter-terrorism and maritime security operations.

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12
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State what Combined Task Force 151 role in in OP Manitou is

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which conducts counter piracy operations

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13
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State what Combined Task Force 152 role in in OP Manitou is

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conducts Arabian Gulf maritime security operations

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14
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State what OP Paladin is about

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ADF support to the UN Truce Supervision Organisation

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15
Q

Name the countries involved with OP Paladin

5 Marks

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  • Egypt
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebano
  • Syria
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16
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What truce does OP Paladin support?

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UN Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO)