OSB Questions Flashcards
Which people hold the following positions:
A. Prime Minister of Australia
A. Anthony Albanese
Name:
1. The different types of Warcraft,
2. Roles; and
3. Locations
- Frigate/Destroyer/Submarine
- Air defence, air and surface surveillance, surface and undersea warfare
- Fleet Base East and West
Name:
1. The different types of Craft,
2. Roles; and
3. Locations
- Patrol boat/Mine Hunters/Survey Ships/Transport Ship (LSD/LHD)/Auxiliary oil replenishment ship
- Patrol Northern Borders/Mine Detection/Nautical Charting/Transport land force troops and equipment
- All Fleet Base East except for the patrol boats which are in Darwin and Cairns and the survey ship which is in Cairns. One auxiliary oil replenishment ship in fleet base West
Name the 5 eyes countries and their leaders
Australia Anthony Albanese
USA Joe Biden
New Zealand Chris Hipkins
United Kingdom Rishi Sunak
Canada Justin Trudeau
Why do you want to be an officer in the Royal Australian Navy?
I strongly value the role the ADF play in protecting our national security, and working to maintain stability regionally and globally.
Humanitarian support provided both abroad and locally supporting our civilian communities through crisis response due to natural disasters, more recently the coronavirus.
I have had a connection to ADF throughout my adult life, joining the RAAF at aged 19 and serving 13yrs
I am married to a senior Officer who has served 24 yrs in PAF and continues to serve for the last 10 years in the active reserves.
I have maintained a close connection to the ADF community attending military ceremonies and functions with my husband, life long friendships established during service and veterans support programs and activities
I feel that my being part of the ADF community is integral to my sense of self and the person I have become. It is a community I wish to continue to be a part of as a MSWO
20yrs SW experience within mental health services, including positions of leadership, I feel drawn to the role of ADF Officer and in particular the MSWO position, because I feel they play an integral role in supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Navy personnel. Using a person centred approach to supporting the whole person, including their spirituality, building individual strength and resilience, and in-turn strengthening the Navy
I value and respect diversity, and respect the changes the ADF have made to be more inclusive of cultural, sexual and spiritual diversity.
Why do you want to be a MSWO?
I value the role of each serving member, their personal strength and the sacrifices they make.
Through my time of being an ADF member and spouse, I have lived experience and knowledge of the challenges that can be faced by serving members and their families, impacts of postings and deployments, the risk associated with service and the potential physical and emotional trauma that can result.
I understand the importance of, and connectivity between, the mental health and wellbeing of ADF members / Naval sailors and officers, and the capability of the service. I feel the role the MSWO and chaplaincy branch play are integral in supporting this.
What are your strengths?
My lived experience, and understanding of the complexities and personal demands involved in being a serving member.
20yrs SW experience within mental health services, including positions of leadership
professional, strong work ethic, adapt well to change, comfortable working autonomously or in a team,
I am able to establish solid working relationships, work collaboratively, embracing opinions different from my own.
I aspire to always be authentic and true to myself, show humility and respect to others
I value and respect diversity, and respect the changes the ADF have made to be more inclusive of cultural, sexual and spiritual diversity.
What are your weaknesses?
Things that I feel may be my weaknesses, they are also strengths.
My Aging brings with it challenges of not being as physically capable and robust and cognitively sharp and quick thinking as I was, make some activities more challenging and take me longer.
With aging comes knowledge and experience, perseverence, confidence and humility
Name some current military operations.
Operation Beech - support Aust Gov response to the HAMAS-Israel conflict.
Enhanced Regional Engagement- south west pacific, support & training to pacific island military and security agencies
Indo-Pacific Endevour - South East Asian region, support and training / joint exercises - humanitarian support and regional security
Give me an example of where you have shown leadership.
Management/team leader role Palmerston - developing / expanding services, providing oversight and direction, delegation of roles & tasks
Caring for Dorothy - family looked at me for leadership and guidance
Broadly explain the purpose of the Defence White Paper.
Governments strategic planning and investment into Defence capabilities and resources
Including changes in the Indo-Pacific region, and globally and what this means for Australia and for the ADF.
Improved weapon & equipment for amphibious ships, building a sustainable ship building industries and partnerships
Aquiring additional 6 submarines, originally agreement with France, scrapped by the Morrison government changing to US subs under the AUKUS Agreement.
Strengthening Australia’s alliance with US
Stability in the region is underpinned by the presence of US military & that presence is increasing, predominantly in the northern regions,
Relationship between US & China is the most strategically important factor in our region
Expand the ADF workforce through;
Cultural change program focused on diversity and inclusion– aimed to attracting and retaining personnel.
Increasing resources aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of its personnel and their families
Minister for Defence & Deputy PM
Richard Marles
CDF
General Angus Campbell
Chief of Navy
Vice Admiral Hammond
Chief of Air Force
Air marshal Chipman
