RAN Flashcards
What are the Navy Values
- Service
- Courage
- Respect
- integrity
- Excellence
What are the Navy’s “Behaviours”
- People
- Performance
- Professionalism
What is the main ‘small weapon’ used by the RAN
F88 Austeyr Pronouncheder (Sti er)
Navy bases in the NT
- HMAS Coonawarra, Larrakeya
Navy bases in QLD
- HMAS Cairns, Portsmith
- HMAS Moreton, Bulimba
Navy bases in NSW
- HMAS Albatross, South Nowra
- HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay Territory
- Fleet Base East, Potts Point
- HMAS Kuttabul, Potts Point
- HMAS Penguin, Mosman
- HMAS Waterhen, Waverton
- HMAS Watson, Watsons Bay
Navy Bases in ACT
- ADFA
- HMAS Harman, Jerrabombera
Navy Bases in VIC
- HMAS Cerberus, Cribs Point
Navy Bases in SA
- NHQ SA, Keswick
Navy Bases in TAS
- NHQ Tasmania, Hobart
Navy Bases in WA
- HMAS Stirling, Garden Island
What are the types of boats in the Navy
- Patrol Boat, General (PB)
- Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD)
- Frigate, Helicopter (FFH)
- Survey Ship, Coastal (AGSC)
- Survey Ship (AGS)
- Destroyer, Guided Missile (DDG)
- Landing Ship, Dock (LSD)
- Guided Missile Submarine, Diesel-Electric (SSG)
- Minehunter, Coastal (MHC)
- Support Ship
What are the Navy’s Core Values
- honour
- honesty
- courage
- integrity
- loyalty
What are the Navy’s Aircraft
- EC-135T2+, Training helicopter
- MRH-90 Taipan, Multi Role Helicopter
- Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk, Anti-submarine/Anti-surface/Search and Rescue helicopter
What is the 5 outcomes of the plan pelorus
(In marine navigation, a pelorus is a reference tool for maintaining bearing of a vessel at sea)
- Provide maritime forces for current operations, exercises, engagements and future contingencies
- Plan and deliver future maritime systems
- Assure the safety, seaworthiness and airworthiness of our systems
- Effectively lead and manage our people and culture
- Provide the required enablers and oversight to achieve Navy outcomes
Who is the Chief of the Navy (Vice Admiral)
Vice Admiral Michael Noonan
Navy Commissioned Ranks
- Admiral of the Fleet, AF
- Admiral, ADML
- Vice Admiral, VADM
- Rear Admiral, RADM
- Commodore, CDRE
- Captain (RAN), CAPTO
- Commander, CMDR
- Lieutenant Commander, LCDR
- Lieutenant, LEUT
- Sub Lieutenant, SBLT
- Acting Sub Lieutenant, ASLT
- Midshipman, MIDN
Navy Non-Commissioned Ranks
- Warrant Officer of the Navy, WO-N
- Warrant Officer, WO
- Chief Petty Officer, CPO
- Petty Officer, PO
- Leading Seaman, LS
- Able Seaman, AB
- Seaman, SMN
What are the main Navy Operations
- Operation RESOLUTE, Border Protection
- Operation RENDER SAFE, Solomon Islands
- Operation MANITOU, Middle East region (MER) -
- Maritime
- Operation HIGHROAD, Afghanistan
- Operation ACCORDION, Middle East region (MER)
What is the Navy’s main two arms within the Organisational Structure below Chief of Navy
NHQ, Fleet Command
What is Fleet Commands role
Fleet Command is responsible for the force generation of naval elements for subsequent employment on operations by the Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS).
What are the seperate “Force Commands” within Fleet Command
- Commander Surface Force
- Commander Submarine Force
- Commander Fleet Air Arm
- Commander Mine Warfare, Clearance Diving, Hydrographic, Meteorological and Patrol Forces
- Commander Shore Force
What are the 4 branches of NHQ
- Deputy Chief of Navy and Head Navy People Training and Resources (DCN/HNPTAR)
- Head Navy Capability (HNC)
- Head Navy Engineering Regulation, Certification and Safety (HNE)
- Warrant Officer of the Navy (WO-N)
What is the Navy Swim test
- 3 metre safety jump from a platform
- 10 metre underwater frontscull swim (body fully submerged under water)
- 50 metre swim using survival strokes only (back scull or sidestroke)
- 15 minutes treading water / floating in overalls
What is OP Gateway
- Operation GATEWAY is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) enduring contribution to the preservation of regional security and stability in South East Asia
- The ADF provides maritime surveillance patrols in the North Indian Ocean and South China Sea as part of this commitment.
- Operating out of Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth, the operation is a key aspect of the Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Program
Oceans around Australia
- Pacific
- Southern
- Indian Oceans
- as well as the Timor, Tasman and Coral Seas
What are the requirements for the swim test?
50m lap, using 3 safety strokes.
3m safety jump.
10m underwater swim.
15min treading water.
What are the top 4 highest ranks in the Navy?
Admiral of fleet
Admiral
Vice admiral
Rear admiral
What are the top 5 ranks in the Air Force?
Marshal of the RAAF
Air chief marshal
Air Marshal
Air Vice Marshal
Air commodore
Who are in the Navy senior leadership group?
Chief of Navy
Deputy chief of navy
Commander of Australian fleet
Head of Navy capability
Head of Navy engineering
Warrant officer of the Navy
Who is the governor-general of Australia?
Sir Peter Cosgrove
Who is the Chief of the Navy?
Vice Admiral Tim Barrett
Who is the Deputy chief of the navy?
Rear Admiral Michael Van Balen
Who is the Commander of the Australian Fleet?
Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer
Who is Head of Navy capability?
Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead
Who is head of Navy Engineering?
Rear admiral Michael Uzzell
Who is Warrant Officer of the navy?
Warrant Officer Martin Holzberger
Who are the Defence Ministers?
Kevin Andrews
Stuart Robert
Darren Chester
What is Command?
The AUTHORITY which a commander in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
What is Leadership?
The ART of influencing, motivating and directing people to achieve a common goal.
setting the example.
knowing everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.
being able to lead from the front, middle and back.
What is Management?
The PROCESS of planning, organising, directing and controlling in pursuit of common goals.
What are the roles of the ANZAC Frigate?
Air defence
anti-sub warfare
surveillance
reconnaissance
interdiction
What are the specifications of the ANZAC Frigate?
164 Company.
Propulsion, 1 General Electric Gas Turbine.
2 MTU Diesel engines, driving 2 propellers.
27 knots
Aircraft: 1 Seahawk
What are the weapons Systems on the ANZAC Frigate?
1 5-inch MK 45 automatic rapid fire gun.
Sea Sparrow anti-air missile system.
2 MK 32 triple-mounted anti-sub torpedoes.
6, 50-calibre machine guns.
What are the fitness requirements?
15 push ups.
20 sit ups.
6.1 shuttle run.
What is saluting? Where did it originate?
It is the sign of respect and greeting the of a senior member of the ADF. The junior initiates and the senior responds.
It originated from knights who would lift their helmet visors, opening their defences, showing trust and respect.
What is the history of the Navy?
originated at the British colonisation of Australia in 1788.
1st Naval forces established in 1901.
King George V in granted the title of Royal Australian Navy in 1911.
What are the roles of the ARMiDALE patrol boat?
front line of defence for Australia’s maritime boundaries.
principle maritime patrol and response element of Australia’s national civil survey program.
What are the specs of the ARMIDALE patrol boat?
2 MTU M70 2320 KW Diesel engines.
25 knots
20 company
What are the weapons on the ARMIDALE patrol boat?
Raffael typhoon 25mm automatic stabilised canon
What are the roles of the MINEHUNTER?
modified for Australian conditions to identify and remove sea mines
What are the specs of the MINEHUNTER?
26 km/h
company of 36-40
GEC Marconi 2093 sonar system.
What are the weapons aboard the MINEHUNTER?
1, 30mm DSOB rapid fire cannon.
2, 0.5 calibre machine guns.
2, SUTEC double eagle mine disposal vehicles.
What is operation RESOLUTE?
commenced on 17th July 2006,
Protecting Australia’s exclusive economic zone.
it includes the prevention of:
unauthorised arrivals.
illegal fishing and smuggling.
Maritime terrorism.
piracy, Robert and violence at sea.
Marine pollution
What is TALISMAN SABRE?
A series of exercises conducted biennially in Australia with US troops, training for a combined task force operation.
What small arms are used in the Navy?
870P Shotgun
F88 Austeyr Assault rifle
F89A1 minimi LMG
Hi-Power pistol
M4A1 carbine
What Naval guns are used in the Navy?
Mark 45
Mark 75
What missiles are used in the navy?
evolved sea sparrow surface to air missile
Harpoon anti - ship cruise missile
standard missile surface to air missile
What anti-missile and close-in weapon systems are used in the Navy?
DS30B rapid fire canon
M2HB-QCB browning heavy machine gun
mini-typhoon close-in weapon system
Nulka active missile decoy
Phalanx anti-ship missile defence
typhoon close-in weapons system
What torpedoes are used in the Navy?
Mark 44 active homing torpedo
Mark 46 active acoustic homing torpedo
Mark 48 wire guided acoustic homing torpedo
MU90 Fire-and-forget torpedo
What aircraft is used in the Navy?
AS 350BA Squirrel light utility helicopter
Bell 429 training and utility helicopter
MH-60R Seahawk anti-sub/anti-surface/search and rescue
MRH90 Taipan multi role helicopter
S-70B-2 Seahawk anti-sub helicopter
What is the Amphibious Assault ship?
Also known as the Landing Helicopter Dock, is one of the most capable and sophisticated air-land-sea amphibious deployment systems in the world.
Will be able to land a force of over 1000 personnel by helicopter and water craft.
Which Guided Missile Frigates are currently in the Navy?
HMAS Darwin
HMAS Melbourne (III)
HMAS Newcastle
HMAS Sydney (IV)
Which Landing Ship, Dock’s are currently in the Navy?
HMAS Choules
What Minehunters are currently in the Navy?
HMAS Diamantina (II)
HMAS Gascoyne (II)
HMAS Hawkesbury (II)
HMAS Huon (II)
HMAS Norman (II)
HMAS Yarra (IV)
What is at HMAS Coonawarra?
where border integrity operations occur.
major RAN and multi national exercises and ops.
services such as fuel, electrical power, compressed air, sewerage disposal, oily waste suction and defueling are available.
What is at HMAS Cairns?
900 Navy and civilian personnel and is home port to 14 vessels.
provides maintenance, logistics, and administrative support for Cairns based units.
What are the roles of the defence ministers?
strategic policy.
operations.
intelligence and security.
force structure.
military justice system.
defence export controls.
What current ships are in the Navy’s?
Amphibious Assault ship.
Frigate helicopter.
Guided missile frigate.
Landing ship, Dock.
Minehunter, coastal
Patrol boat
Subs
Surveying ship
Ancillary craft.
What new ships are in the Navy?
The Air Warfare Destroyer.
approx. 180 crew.
Horizon search radar.
Aegis Weapon system.
EW suite.
What Operations are the Navy involved in?
Render safe
Accordian
Manitou
Resolute
Slipper
What is operation Render Safe?
The removal of Explosive Remnants of War.
currently taking place in Bougnaville, Papua New Guinea
500 personnel, majority based on HMAS Choules.
What is operation Accordion?
is to support the sustainment of ADF operations in the Middle East.
Around 550 ADF personnel work under Op Accordion to provide support to Ops Slipper and Manitou.
What is operation Manitou?
Promote maritime security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East region, (Gulf of Aden)
Ensures Australia’s safe and open access to the region while fostering trade and commence.
Australian Navy support the U.S. Combined maritime forces to defeat terrorism, prevent piracy, encourage regional cooperation and promote safe maritime environment.
What is operation Slipper?
Australia’s military contribution to the international security assistance force in Afghanistan.
Involves the training and advising of Afghan National Security Forces.
What are the roles of a junior officer aboard a RAN vessel?
Officer of the day duties (OOD).
directly responsible for the safety and security of the ship and personnel on board.
Ancillary duties may also include:
environmental officer.
safety officer
combat survivability officer
refit liaison officer
What is at HMAS Cerberus?
Primary role is Navy personnel training, with the establishment of four Tri-service schools over the last 13 years, this role has been extended to training army navy and Air Force.
What is at HMAS CRESWELL?
Consists of the RAN college and four other departments. The school of survivability and ships safety teaches fire fighting, damage control and nuclear, biological and chemical defence.
What is at HMAS Albatross?
Largest operational Naval establishment, and the Navy’s only air station. The primary task is to support the three Naval air squadrons, which provide air support to the fleet.
What is fleet base East and West?
Also known as HMAS Stirling (West) and HMAS Kuttabul (East).
HMAS Stirling’s primary purpose is to provide operational and logistics support to the RAN ships, subs and aircraft based in WA.
HMAS Kuttabul’s primary role is to provide administrative, training and logistics support to defence personnel, both uniform and civilian, employed within the Sydney area.
Who is chief of the defence force?
Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin
