2016 DEFENCE WHITE PAPER

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CHAPTER FIVE: POSITIONING DEFENCE FOR TOMORROW’S CHALLENGES
Defence preparedness
5.90 A more active and internationally engaged regional and global posture
requires an appropriate Defence presence in Australia and overseas
and suitable ADF preparedness levels. Preparedness is about having
forces that can be deployed and sustained on operations in a timely
and effective way. Higher levels of ADF preparedness will be required
to support greater activity in the region and to make meaningful
contributions to global security activities where our interests are engaged.
5.91 The Government has directed an increase in the ADF’s preparedness
level, based on raising its overall capability and improving its
sustainability on operations. This will require an increase in training and
more funding to support increased activity.
SECTION TWO CAPABILITY
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The overall capability of the ADF will be raised through the
new more capable, agile and potent force structure set out in
Chapter Four.
New transport and logistics capabilities, including new aircraft and
navy support ships mean the ADF will be better supported with
supplies and more easily reinforced when deployed on operations.
ADF personnel will receive enhanced training opportunities, with
investment in advanced training enabling capabilities, including
training and testing ranges, equipment and simulation systems.
The ADF will be more active, including through the increased
defence engagement activities set out earlier in this chapter such
as regional exercises and other engagement activities. Our more
active international engagement will contribute to building the
skills of our people. Dedicated funding has been allocated for
the additional costs associated with higher preparedness such as
more fuel being used on exercises as well as more frequent repairs
and maintenance of equipment.