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1
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Who is the Fleet Air Arm Commander

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Commodore Don Dezentje

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What are the values of the Navy

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Honour, Honesty, Courage, Integrity, Loyalty

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What is the IMPS

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ADFA - 14 years, DE - 11 years

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RAN PFA Minimum

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15 pushups, 20 situps, 6.1 beep test

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RAN Swim Test

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3m safety jump, 10m underwater swim, 15min float/tread, 50m swim using 3 safety strokes

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How many hours for Helicopter Captaincy

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300 hours

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Pay at ADFA

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year 1 - 49k, year 2- 54k, year 3 - 60k

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Pay during training

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Non-Degree Qualified - 55k

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Total Pay once graduated training

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104k incl. maritime and uniform allowance

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PC-21 Statistics

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Location: RAAF base Sale & Pearce
Force Size: 50
Crew: 2
Ceiling: 25,000 feet
Speed: 685km/h
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PC-21 Description

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  • training aircraft
  • able to be used as a training system from day one as well as bridging the gap between traditional turboprops and lead-in fighters
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EC-135 Eurocopter Statistics

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Location: HMAS Albatross, 723 SQN
Force Size: 15
Crew: 2 pilots + 7 passengers
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
Speed: 290km/h
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EC-135 Eurocopter Description

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  • training aircraft used for Rotary Conversion
  • replaced the Sikorsky Squirrel and Bell 429
  • can be used for other small missions as the Navy requires
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MH-60R Seahawk Statistics

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Role: Anti-sub/Anti-surface/Search and Rescue
Location: 725 & 816 SQN, HMAS Albatross
Weapons: AMG-114 Hellfire A-t-S missiles, Mark 54 anti-sub torpedoes
Speed: 330km/h
Crew: Pilot, Mwo, Sensor Op
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
Force Size: 24

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MH-60R Seahawk Description

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  • next gen anti-sub and anti-surface helicopter
  • forming a very important part of the Navy
  • can also be deployed for secondary mission such as SaR, logistics, MedEVAC, personell transport
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MRH-90 Taipan Statistics

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Role: Troop Support and Special Operations
Locations: 808 SQN, HMAS Albatross
Speed: 300km/h
Weapons: 2 door mounted 7.62 machine guns
Crew: 2 pilots, 2 loadmasters
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
Force Size: 6 (from a pool of 30 shared with Army)

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MRH-90 Description

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  • replaced the Black Hawk and Sea King

- used for any need the Navy sees fit

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18
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DDG/Hobart Class Names

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HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane, NUSHIP Sydney

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DDG/Hobart Class Description

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  • Primary objective is the provide air defence for accompanying ships
  • using state of the art array radar & the new Aegis combat system & SM-2 missiles
  • can engage missiles and enemy aircraft from over 150km away
  • also equipped with anti-ship missiles, naval gun and under-sea defence and countermeasures
  • can carry a helicopter for surveillance and additional anti-sub measures
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FFH/Anzac Class Names

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HMAS Anzac
HMAS Arunta
HMAS Ballarat
HMAS Toowoomba
HMAS Parramatta 
HMAS Warramunga
HMAS Stuart
HMAS Perth
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FFH/Anzac Class Description

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  • long range frigate capable of air-defence, surveillance, surface & under-sea warfare
  • features a combined diesel or gas (CODOG) propulsion system
  • Armament comprises of one five inch gun, ship launched Mk46 torpedoes and Mk41 vertical launch system
  • Currently undergoing AMCAP upgrade to ensure effective capabilities for many years to come
  • Can carry a helicopter to enhance anti-sub/anti-surface and search and rescue capability
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22
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LHD/Canberra Class Names

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HMAS Canberra

HMAS Adelaide

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LHD/Canberra Class Description

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  • provides the ADF with one of the most capable and sophisticated air-land-sea deployment systems in the world
  • can land a force of over 1000 personnel and equipment by helicopter and watercraft
  • role is to deploy embarked forces and carry out/support humanitarian missions
  • contains Anti-torpedo, four 20mm automated guns and active missile decoy system
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24
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LSD/Bay Class Names

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HMAS Choules

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LSD/Bay Class Description

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  • has the ability to accommodate 2 helicopters as well as 2 watercraft
  • designed to operate over-the-horizon using helicopters and watercraft to get people to-and-from shore
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MHC/Huon Class Names

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HMAS Huon
HMAS Yarra
HMAS Diamantina
HMAS Gascoyne

27
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MGC/Huon Class Description

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  • ships are designed with a unique hull design, outstanding shock resistance & low magnetic signature
  • Ships are fitted with variable depth sonar to detect and dispose of mines using diving teams or mine disposal vehicle
28
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OR name

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HMAS Sirius

29
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OR description

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  • provides navy with oil and ammunition replenishment significantly extending the RAN’s operational reach and endurance at sea
  • a helicopter deck was added upon purchase to support air lifting operations
30
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No. of PB/Armidale & Cape Class

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13 Armidale Class PB’s

2 Cape Class PB’s - non commissioned patrol boats

31
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AGS/Leeuwin Class Names

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HMAS Leeuwin

HMAS Melville

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AGS/Leeuwin Class Description

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  • tasked with charting and surveying 1/8th of the worlds water surrounding Australia
  • Making passage of vessels safer and protecting ocean environment
  • can support a helicopter and 3 survey boats
33
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AGSC/Paluma Class Names

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HMAS Paluma
HMAS Mermaid
HMAS Benalla
HMAS Shepparton

34
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AGSC/Paluma Class Description

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  • similar to Leeuwin class
  • fitted out with different hull to be operational in shallower waters
  • usually operate in pairs
35
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SSG/Collins Class Names

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HMAS Collins
HMAS Farncomb
HMAS Waller
HMAS Rankin
HMAS Sheean
HMAS Dechaineux
36
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SSG/Collins Class Description

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  • the Collins class has been tailored specifically to its defence and dual-ocean surveillance role in the RAN
  • built by the Swedish navy
37
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Future Ships and Boats

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Arafura Class OPV
- planned to replace patrol boats
- 12 OPV’s will enter service, the first in 2021
Attack Class SSG
- one of the most advance submarines in the world
- enter service in the early 2030’s to replace Collins
Hunter Class FFG
- will be one of the most advanced anti-sub ships in the world
- begin entering service in the late 2020’s to replace Anzac class
Supply Class AOR
- To replace current supply ship ‘Sirius’
- Planned to enter service in 2020

38
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Who is the Governor General

A

The Hon. David Hurley

39
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Who is the Minister of Defence

A

The Hon. Linda Reynolds

40
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Who is the Chief of the Navy

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Admiral Michael Noonan

41
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Who is the Chief of the Defence Force

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General Angus Campbell

42
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Who is the Chief of Joint Operations

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General Greg Bilton

43
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Where is the Fleet Air Arm Based

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HMAS Albatross

44
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Squadrons under in the Fleet Air Arm

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723 Sqn - Training/Rotary Conversion
725 Sqn - MH-60R Seahawk
808 Sqn - MRH- 90 Taipan
816 Sqn - MH-60R Seahawk
822x Sqn - UAV's/Experimental Sqn
45
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723 Squadron

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Commanding Officer: Bruce Willington
Based at HMAS Albatross 723 Squadron operates the EC-135 Eurocopter and conducts Rotary and Operational conversion training

46
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725 Squadron

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Commanding Officer: James Hawley
Based at HMAS Albatross 725 SQN was stood up in 2013 and recommissioned in 2015, tasked with introducing and operating the MH-60R

47
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808 Squadron

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Commanding Officer: Paul Hannigan

Based at HMAS Albatross 808 SQN operates the MRH-90 Taipan to meet the RAN’s emerging requirements

48
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816 Squadron

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Commanding Officer: Todd Glynn

Based at HMAS Albatross 816 Squadron is tasked with maintaining and operating the MH-60R Seahawk

49
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Commissioned Ranks in the Navy

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Admiral of the Fleet, Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Commodore, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant, Sub-Lieutenant, Acting Sub-Lieutenant, Midshipmen

50
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Non-Commissioned Ranks in the Navy

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Warrant Officer of the Navy, Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer, Petty Officer, Leading Seaman, Able Seaman, Seaman

51
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Pilot Basic Course

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  • 24 weeks
  • RAAF base East Sale
  • 60 hours in PC-21 and simulator
  • Lean general flying, instrument flying, night flying and visual navigation as well as ground school
52
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Pilot Intermediate Course

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  • 30 weeks
  • RAAF base Pearce
  • 135 hours in PC-21 and Simulators
  • Continue to learn skills from BFTs as well as formation flying and low level navigation
  • awarded with your ‘wings’
53
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Helicopter Training

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  • 26 weeks
  • 723 SQN, HMAS Albatross
  • learn to fly on the EC-135 before operational conversion
54
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Aviation Medicine training

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  • 1 week
  • Raaf base Ediburgh
  • Learn basic first aid in the event of injury or crash
55
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Combat survival training

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  • 3 weeks
  • Raaf base Townsville
  • Learn how to survive if downed in enemy territory
56
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New Officer Entry Course (NEOC)

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  • 22 weeks
  • HMAS Creswell, Royal Australian Naval College
  • covers drill and ceremonial, PT, officer development, communications, officer of the day duties
  • also contains RAN Swim test
  • finishes with a training cruise
57
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ADFA

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  • 3 years
  • at UNSW Canberra campus
  • 6 hours a week dedicated to military training including Academy Military Education Training (AMET) and single service training (SST)
58
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Typical day at NEOC

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5.30 - wake up
5.45 - PT
6.30 - morning ablutions
7 - breakfast
8 - parade
8.30 - tuition
12- lunch
1- parade
1.15 - tuituion
4.15 - PT
6 - dinner
8 - evening rounds
10.30 - lights out

59
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typical day for navy pilot

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8 - morning brief
9 - suit up/pre-flight
10.30 - fly sortie
11.30 - review sortie
12- debried
1.15 - secondary duties and prepare for tomorrow
60
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Plan Pelorus 2022

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  • a plan for the Navy in coming years
  • to ensure the Navy is fully capable of the support of government and defence of country
  • ensuring that over the next 2 years the navy will be fully staffed, more sustained with increased lethality, closer join with allies and partners in near regions
61
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typical day at ADFA

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7 - wake up
7.15 - ablutions and breakfast
8 - JMET (pt or lectures)
10 - lectures or personal time
5 - free time (sports, study or chill etc.)

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