German AC 1006 - University of Westminster

Task 2Draft TranslationPrepare a draft translation of the following report.Conveying the meaning and content of the passage is the most important part of the task, butyou should try to recreate the style and tone of the English in your version.You are advised to spend approximately 45 minutes on this task.The Royal Navy operates in a fast changing and uncertain world. The ability to adaptrapidly is central if we are to ensure we remain both capable and resilient. We must be amodern and relevant force capable of sustained deployments. We must have the ability torespond rapidly and effectively to crises whenever and wherever required. Workingincreasingly closely alongside the Army and the RAF, we may be called upon to operateas part of a coalition or to lead other nations in a coalition. Not only this, but we must alsomaintain the ability to counter any threat both at home and abroad.In the future, the Royal Navy’s structure will be based upon attack power from aircraftcarriers, and a nuclear submarine force. The Navy’s central role in the United Kingdom'sforeign and security policy means that the size and shape of the fleet must continuallyevolve to meet new challenges. The Royal Navy must also operate as cost-effectively aspossible. This philosophy is reflected in the design of the next generation of ships whichwill have smaller crews but will exploit innovative technological solutions, includinggreater computer automation, to ensure they are highly capable and versatile vessels.University of Westminster &German 1006ACMinistry of Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 13 of 24