THE NAVY RESERVIST - Royal Australian Navy

More documents

Recommendations

Info

NAVY RESERVIST 4 Naval intelligence comes of age By CMDR Peter Saxton, RANR SIGNIFICANT changes are in train for the future of Naval Intelligence, including among its ANR ranks. In order to ensure the ongoing viability of the maritime intelligence function as an element of war fighting capability, CN directed the establishment of a formal intelligence community and career continuum for the RAN. The primary driver was the need to develop well-trained intelligence specialists in support of commanders at sea (embarked N2 – or Intelligence Staff Officers), coupled with the ever-increasing mandate of, and demands within, the joint intelligence environment. As part of this process, the Intelligence Primary Qualification (INT PQ) was stood-up on December 1 last year. It will be common across selected officers from both the Permanent Navy and Reserve. The new INT PQ will replace the former Intelligence Functional Qualification introduced into the PN in 2003 and the INT PQ that has been worn by members of the Naval Intelligence Reserves (NIR) over its various iterations. In parallel with the INT PQ is the creation of the Maritime Intelligence Support Centre (MISC) at FHQ in Sydney. It will be the centre of excellence for Navy intelligence support and will have all the necessary command and control, intelligence and data connectivity through state-of-the-art systems. The MISC has collocated all of Navy’s intelligence capability and has brought the Naval Imagery Units, RANTEWSS, AJAAC and other intelligence functions together in one organization under the command and control of the Director General Maritime Operations. Appointment into the INT PQ will be management-initiated, founded upon a merit-based selection process focusing on value analysis, competency benchmarking, eligibility criteria and future employability of the candidate within the RAN intelligence domain. The recently-formed Navy Intelligence Officer Qualification Board (NIOQB) is responsible for the management of this process including: a. selection of Navy Intelligence Officer (NIO) candidates; b. tier allocation within the INT PQ continuum; c. providing direction on courses and experience for progression to the next tier; and d. recommendations to DNOP for dual qualifications. The first NIOQB selected the first PN and Reserve NIOs for transitioning to the INT PQ last September. Sea-going deployability is an integral component of the INT PQ. All NIOs must be willing to present for mandatory training and sea postings as required. From the NIR perspective, there is a further expectation of greater commitment from its workforce. This requirement is based not only upon workplace commitment and deployability, but also on the member transitioning along the training and developmental continuum. The continuum sets out the training courses, career posting options and Intelligence tier structure. Completion of designated courses and posting opportunities is necessary for progression to the next tier. The tier to which NIOs are assigned determines their relevant Pay Group. The then LEUT Laurie Gray (right) visited Baghdad while deployed in HMAS Ballart as the N2. Photo: LCDR Laurie Gray. For those NIR members selected for the new INT PQ, the rationalisation of the RAN’s intelligence capability will provide them with the opportunity to fully align and integrate themselves with their PN counterparts. This will result in their ability to develop their skill-sets in a defined and structured career progression and exploit significant long-term career opportunities. Further information is available at http:// intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/ NCIW/. This is an exciting time for Navy’s intelligence capability and intelligence officers. There are tremendous opportunities available for Reservists who are prepared to accept the challenges that lie ahead. The standing up of the new INT PQ is also significant because it reflects for the first time the total integration of part time and full time personnel within a single capability, and is the final stroke in the dissolution of the last vestiges of the Port Division system; an important achievement in the evolution of the Navy Reserve. Further information from peter.saxton@ defence.gov.au The Navy Reservist - ISSUE #2
NAVY RESERVIST 5 ARE you looking for a change of PQ or just a PQ? Do you enjoy demanding and challenging work but with potential for a wide range of opportunities and the feeling of a job well done? Then you may wish to consider a second career – in Operational Logistics (OPLOG). OPLOG involves managing the processes necessary to move PMC (Passengers, Mail and Cargo) from a forward location to fleet units operating away from home base. The Reserve is currently looking for suitable people interested in a career in forward logistics support. OPLOG offers the opportunity for Reservists to provide a valuable contribution to defence capability. It is a rewarding career choice for those with a suitable background, the right aptitude and a desire to serve. The requirement for the OPLOG organisation was first identified in 2004 by the Supply community under the Supply Officer ten year plan, SO2013. The community determined that, given the right training, Reservists with the right background could provide a valuable contribution in an operational logistics role. The timing for creating the capability tied in perfectly with the Defence White Paper which endorsed the government’s policy for a bigger navy, with larger ships and greater capability. domestic and international exercises, be assigned to operations and assist in humanitarian relief. After completing initial training, OPLOG officers will attend the two-week long initial operations logistics course (IOLC). This will be followed by on-the-job training and assessment consisting of a series of competency-based tasks contained within a Work Experience Journal (WEJ). Tasks include participation in logistics planning, coordination of front end logistics support to ships and making necessary arrangements for port visits for Fleet Units away from home base. An OPLOG PQ will be awarded to those who successfully complete the IOLC and WEJ. The first IOLC was held at HMAS Cairns last April and the six candidates passed. During Exercise Talisman Saber, they were deployed Streaming the log By CMDR John Willy and LEUT Anthony Gilmour to Brisbane, Rockhampton and Townsville to provide the necessary shore support. The development of the new OPLOG branch is already a success. As the capability grows, the ability to provide a surge capacity whenever required, at sea or ashore, will increase dramatically. While the pilot IOLC members were all serving Reservists, future recruiting plans to target civilians “off the street”, as well as lateral transfers by Reservists. People with a logistics or supply background or working in the maritime industry are ideally suited for OPLOG. However, equally important are the soft skills: good people skills, assertiveness, excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to recognize priorities and common sense and logic. The next IOLC is planned to take place in the first half of 2010. While the capability is in its infancy, OPLOG personnel will mainly deploy to commercial ports around Australia to provide the “port services” support needed during fleet unit port visits. They will work for the Port Services Managers. However, as the capability matures, Reserve ‘loggies’ will be deployed overseas to work in logistic support elements or forward operational sites. The Navy’s acquisitions plan places a demand for Reserve personnel to be at the forefront of future logistics support. ‘Loggies’ will provide that front end support. As the capability matures, OPLOG personnel will be given chances to travel, work in different environments, participate in In future, OPLOGSs will play a vital role in tasks like this as HMAS Tobruk loads humanitarian stores. The Navy Reservist - ISSUE #2
Page 1 and 2: THE NAVY RESERVIST THE AUSTRALIAN N
Page 3 and 4: NAVY RESERVIST 1 ON SEPTEMBER 14 la
Page 5: NAVY RESERVIST 3 NEW Generation Nav
Page 9 and 10: NAVY RESERVIST 7 Naval Reserve Capa
Page 11 and 12: NAVY RESERVIST 9 I was made to feel
Page 13 and 14: NAVY RESERVIST 11 IN THE midst of a
Page 15 and 16: NAVY RESERVIST 13 Full fathom five
Page 17 and 18: NAVY RESERVIST 15 Variety the spice
Page 19 and 20: NAVY RESERVIST 17 Copping it sweet
Page 21 and 22: NAVY RESERVIST 19 Navy Musos hit th
Page 23 and 24: NAVY RESERVIST 20 Harper Collins Pu

THE NAVY RESERVIST - Royal Australian Navy

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?