OSB Flashcards
(61 cards)
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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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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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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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LSD/Bay Class Names
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HMAS Choules
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LSD/Bay Class Description
- 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
HMAS Huon
HMAS Yarra
HMAS Diamantina
HMAS Gascoyne
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MGC/Huon Class Description
- 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
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OR name
HMAS Sirius
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OR description
- 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
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No. of PB/Armidale & Cape Class
13 Armidale Class PB's
| 2 Cape Class PB's - non commissioned patrol boats
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AGS/Leeuwin Class Names
HMAS Leeuwin
| HMAS Melville
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AGS/Leeuwin Class Description
- 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
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AGSC/Paluma Class Names
HMAS Paluma
HMAS Mermaid
HMAS Benalla
HMAS Shepparton
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AGSC/Paluma Class Description
- similar to Leeuwin class
- fitted out with different hull to be operational in shallower waters
- usually operate in pairs
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SSG/Collins Class Names
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HMAS Collins
HMAS Farncomb
HMAS Waller
HMAS Rankin
HMAS Sheean
HMAS Dechaineux
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SSG/Collins Class Description
- the Collins class has been tailored specifically to its defence and dual-ocean surveillance role in the RAN
- built by the Swedish navy
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Future Ships and Boats
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
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Who is the Governor General
The Hon. David Hurley
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Who is the Minister of Defence
The Hon. Linda Reynolds
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Who is the Chief of the Navy
Admiral Michael Noonan
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Who is the Chief of the Defence Force
General Angus Campbell
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Who is the Chief of Joint Operations
General Greg Bilton
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Where is the Fleet Air Arm Based
HMAS Albatross
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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
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723 Squadron
Commanding Officer: Bruce Willington
Based at HMAS Albatross 723 Squadron operates the EC-135 Eurocopter and conducts Rotary and Operational conversion training
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725 Squadron
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
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808 Squadron
Commanding Officer: Paul Hannigan
| Based at HMAS Albatross 808 SQN operates the MRH-90 Taipan to meet the RAN's emerging requirements
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816 Squadron
Commanding Officer: Todd Glynn
| Based at HMAS Albatross 816 Squadron is tasked with maintaining and operating the MH-60R Seahawk
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Commissioned Ranks in the Navy
Admiral of the Fleet, Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Commodore, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant, Sub-Lieutenant, Acting Sub-Lieutenant, Midshipmen
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Non-Commissioned Ranks in the Navy
Warrant Officer of the Navy, Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer, Petty Officer, Leading Seaman, Able Seaman, Seaman
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Pilot Basic Course
- 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
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Pilot Intermediate Course
- 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'
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Helicopter Training
- 26 weeks
- 723 SQN, HMAS Albatross
- learn to fly on the EC-135 before operational conversion
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Aviation Medicine training
- 1 week
- Raaf base Ediburgh
- Learn basic first aid in the event of injury or crash
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Combat survival training
- 3 weeks
- Raaf base Townsville
- Learn how to survive if downed in enemy territory
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New Officer Entry Course (NEOC)
- 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
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ADFA
- 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)
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Typical day at NEOC
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
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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
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Plan Pelorus 2022
- 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
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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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