Understanding the ADF Flashcards
What are some of the actions/activities the ADF has been involved in overseas?
The ADF is currently involved in several overseas operations which includes: (1) Operation accordion (The ADF support mission for all activities in the Middle East region…communications, airbase operations, command and control - variable number of persons) (2) Operation Aslan (the ADF contribution of personnel to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…this focuses on protection of civilians, monitoring and investigating human rights violations and creating the conditions enabling the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The ADF provides military liaison officer roles, aviation, and logistics support - 20 personnel), (3) and operation Kudu (Operation Kudu is the ADF commitment to the training of Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom. More than 2000 Ukraine personnel have bee trained under the operation. Up to 90 personnel).
More recently ceased overseas operation was operation High Road (Afghanistan). It commenced in January 2015, when Afghanistan took the lead for its own security, to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.
Together with coalition partners, the Australian Defence Force worked alongside the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces as they built their own defence, security and counter-terrorism forces, to combat terrorism.
What are some of the domestic operations/local tasks the ADF has been involved in?
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Two current domestic operations: Operation Southern Discovery, and Operation Resolute.
Operation Southern discovery came into effect on 1 July 2016. Number of personnel is around 16. It occurs annually and primarily between November and March. It is a peace time activity in support of the Australian Antarctic Division and the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP). That program focuses on improving understanding of the role of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean within the global climate system and its implications for marine ecosystems through research programs.
The ADF will provide Defence personnel, equipment, and aircraft to the region to enable various scientific programs to be conducted…the involvement is consistent with the Antarctic Treaty’s prohibition of any military activity other than the provision of personnel or equipment in support of scientific or other peaceful purposes.
Operation Resolute is another domestic operation which commenced on in July 2006.
The number of personnel involved is up to 600. The operation is the ADF’s contribution to the whole-of-government effort to protect Australia’s borders and offshore maritime interests. It covers Aus exclusive economic zone which extends up to 200 Nautical miles from mainland the offshore territories.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) contributes forces under Operation Resolute to Maritime Border Command, a multi-agency taskforce within the Australian Border Force (ABF).
ADF personnel may be on Operation Resolute, either at sea, in the air or on the land. They work alongside personnel from ABF and other agencies.
The maritime border command protects from threats such as illegal maritime arrivals, violence at sea, prohibited imports, and pollution.
ADF elements may be allocated to Operation Resolute include: airforce aerial surveillance, Navy boat patrols, and army regional force surveillance patrols which conduct land based security operations.
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A recently ceased operation is COVID 19 assist. From March 2020, Operation COVID-19 Assist contributed to the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Operation COVID-19 Assist responded to a range of contingencies and supported various initiatives, including: hotel quarantine program assistance, Frontline COVID-19 swab testing support, and Logistical support for civilian authorities.
What is the ADF mission
To defend Australia and its national interests
in order to advance Australia’s security and
prosperity
What is Australia’s national defence strategy?
The National Defence Strategy implements Governments direction for the ADF…which is comprised of three strategic objectives, namely:- (1) DETER action against Australia’s interest (2) SHAPE the strategic environment and (3) RESPOND with creditable military force when required.
All three objectives were equally weighted until 2024 where the NDS now makes deterrence the primary objective…and the NDS sees a Strategy of Denial become the cornerstone of Defence planning.
Number of people in the ADF work force?
As at 30 June 2024, Defence had a
workforce of 76,000….57,000 permanent personnel, and 19,000 on going APS. There are also 32,000 reservists.
What is ADF funding?
51.1 Billion
Who is the minister of defence?
Richard Marles
When was the Australian Army formed?
The Australian Army was formed on 1 January 1901 following the federation of Australia.
