Annual Report 2004-05

Outcome Two: Navy Capabilities

Capability Performance Information

Output 2.4Capability for Submarine Operations

This output, comprising six Collins-class submarines, provides a capability for submarine operations, including anti submarine warfare, maritime surveillance and intelligence collection, and enhanced joint ADF operations. Two of the six submarines have been enhanced with combat system augmentation and platform improvements to provide a higher level of capability; a further three have had platform improvements. Projects are in place to progressively replace the combat system, weapons and sensors capability of all submarines. HMAS Waller will complete a full-cycle docking in November 2006 with the first of the class replacement combat system and heavyweight torpedo modifications.

	Performance Targets	Performance
	Achieve levels of preparedness directed by the Chief of the Defence Force for military response options with a warning time of less than 12 months.	Substantially Achieved. While an overall preparedness level was substantially achieved, delays in certain capability enhancements to the Collins-class continued to require close management.
	Achieve a level of training that maintains core skills and professional standards across all warfare areas.	Achieved. Levels were met in accordance with current preparedness directives.
	Achieve mission capability for assigned tasks.	Substantially Achieved. 95 per cent (707 days) for the force. Mission capability was not fully achieved due to systems related defects.
	6 submarines - 768 URD(1) .	6 Collins-class - 96 per cent (741 URD achieved). The under achievement was due to delays in HMAS Sheean and HMAS Farncomb achieving licensing certification requirements during post-maintenance workups in February and May 2005 respectively.

Note

1. HMAS Collins and HMAS Waller continued in full cycle docking for all of 2004-05.