THE NAVY RESERVIST - Royal Australian Navy

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The Navy Reservist is a journal of the Director-General Reserves – Navy. It is published twice a year in May and November. Views expressed within the Navy Reservist may not necessarily be those of the Royal Australian Navy or the Royal Australian Navy Reserves. Contributions Contributions and feedback are welcomed from serving PN and Reserve members and former members via the contact details below. Articles should be normally between 450-600 (for news) and 450-1000 (for features). Images should be of the highest resolution possible, and they should not be less than 180dpi and a width or height of 20cm to meet commercial print standards. If lo-res (less than 180dpi) only is possible, then they must be at least 50cm wide/high. For ease of filing, photos are preferred electronically. Any photographs received in hard copy form will be returned to the owner. Items submitted from operational areas must be cleared through the relevant command, and this must be advised to the editor. A clearance template is available on request. All items submitted will be sub-edited by editorial staff and the final draft will be returned to the originator for concurrence. Style remains the prerogative of the editor. Contact Information For any advice on contact information, including style, please feel free to contact the editor. Director: CMDR Dina Kinsman, DRES-N Editor: LCDR Andrew Stackpool, DDRES-N Phone: (02) 6266 7611 Mobile: 0411 181 613 e-mail: andrew.stackpool@defence.gov.au Editorial staff: CAPT Richard Phillips SQNLDR Deanna Nott LEUT Anna Glover SBLT Carolyn Docking Contents Foreword 1 From the Editor’s Desk 2 NGN - making the change 3 Naval intelligence comes of age 4 Streaming the log 5 PRELS lead the way in NGN reform 6 Naval Reserve Capability under review 7 Security review 7 Riding the trident 8 BRAVO ZULU 10 Amphibious data up to speed 11 Paradise safe 12 Full fathom five 13 Amphibious MASH 14 Variety the spice of life in the MEAO 15 GOA, another side to the story 16 Copping it sweet 17 Reserves to the fore in Navy Week 18 Navy Musos hit the right chord 19 The Search for the Sydney 20 The Navy Reservist - ISSUE #2
NAVY RESERVIST 1 ON SEPTEMBER 14 last year, I attended CN’s Navy Symposium. In addition to VADM Russ Crane, presenters included Chief Capability Development Group (VADM Matt Tripovich), DCN (RADM Davyd Thomas), COMAUSFLT (RADM Nigel Coates), Head Maritime Systems Division (RADM Boyd Robinson), Director General Maritime Operations (CDRE Simon Cullen), Head Navy People and Reputation (CDRE David Letts), Head Navy Engineering Division (CDRE John Bryson), and WO-N (WO Mark Tandy). During the day, speakers outlined the successes Navy has enjoyed and the many challenges both in the short and long term. Not surprisingly, the Defence White Paper 2009, the Strategic Reform Program (SRP) and New Generation Navy (NGN) featured prominently in every aspect. CN, DCN, COMAUSFLT, HNPAR and WO-N specifically mentioned the Navy Reserve and the integral part it plays in today’s Navy. They pointed out that Reservists are now being regarded more as part-time members of the RAN. CDRE Letts showed a slide depicting the Reserve contribution to capability in Navy’s trained force over the past three fiscal years. The percentage rose from 7.6 per cent in FY06/07 through 9.65 per cent in FY07/08 to 10.47 per cent in FY08/09. The number of CFTS postings in the last FY rose to 521 and the figure at time of going to press is close to 540. All speakers acknowledged the valuable contribution the Naval Reserve was making to Navy and that without that commitment, Navy would not be able to operate as efficiently as it currently does in the continuing operational tempo. The Symposium provided a measured and balanced view of Navy in 2009 and looked to the future with confidence that Navy people would rise to the challenges of Force 2030 and the new equipments and processes that will define Navy in the coming years. The SRP brings with it significant challenges for the ADF as savings and efficiencies will need to be realised if Force 2030 is to become a reality. Presenters were confident that these savings and efficiencies would be met but stressed that it is up to each and every member of the RAN to play his/her part to transform Navy. NGN will help us get to that point. The ‘Making the Change’ workshops will soon be rolled out to selected members, and the Navy community is urged to take on board the messages presented thereby. 2009 was an exciting time to be part of the Navy and I look forward to the Navy Reserves continuing to play its part in the challenges ahead in 2010; each and every member, in ‘making the change’, realising the NGN Vision (An Australian navy renowned for excellence in service to the nation) and Motto (Navy - Serving Australia with pride) to deliver Navy’s Mission (To fight and win in the maritime environment). In closing, may I thank each and every one of you who contributed during 2009 for your hard work and dedication. You can be proud to have contributed to making the Navy what it is today. Foreword By CDRE Ranford P Elsey, RFD, RANR The Navy Reservist - ISSUE #2
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