Operations Flashcards
Learn and memorise five different operations that the ADF currently (2023) supports
Name five key Operations conducted by the RAN and wider ADF
- OP Resolute
- OP Solania
- OP Argos
- OP Manitou
- OP Paladin
State what OP Resolute is about
ADF’s contribution to the whole-of-government effort to protect Australia’s borders and offshore maritime interests.
Name the associated ADF Elements allocated to OP Resolute
5 Marks
- 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.
Name the associated security threats under OP Resolute
8 Marks
- 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
State what OP Solania is about
ADFs contribution to maritime surveillance within the Pacific Region.
State the members of the Quadrilateral Defence Coordinating Group in OP Solania
4 Marks
- Australia
- France
- New Zealand
- USA
Name the associated elements that may be allocated to OP Solania
2 marks
- RAAF maritime patrol aircraft
- RAN vessels
State what OP Argos is about
ADFs commitment to the international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions on North Korea.
Name the associated ADF Elements allocated to OP Argos
3 Marks
RAN ships and
RAAF maritime patrol aircraft
Support Personnel in Japan
State what OP Manitou is about
ADFs contribution to support international efforts promoting maritime security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East region
State what Combined Task Force 150 role in in OP Manitou is
Counter-terrorism and maritime security operations.
State what Combined Task Force 151 role in in OP Manitou is
which conducts counter piracy operations
State what Combined Task Force 152 role in in OP Manitou is
conducts Arabian Gulf maritime security operations
State what OP Paladin is about
ADF support to the UN Truce Supervision Organisation
Name the countries involved with OP Paladin
5 Marks
- Egypt
- Israel
- Jordan
- Lebano
- Syria