Annual Report 2004-05

Outcome Two: Navy Capabilities

Capability Performance Information

Output 2.5Capability for Afloat Support

This output provides a capability for afloat support and comprises the tanker, HMAS Westralia, and the replenishment ship, HMAS Success. The afloat support capability is a force multiplier for the major surface combatant force. Revised performance targets reflected in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2004-05, p. 66, were not fully met due to defect rectification and changes to the ship maintenance program. The afloat support force met its preparedness and core skill requirements for short notice contingencies during 2004-05, and mission capability for the force achieved a 68 per cent increase over the previous period, from 319 days in 2003-04 to 537 days in 2004-05. HMAS Westralia is due to be replaced in the latter half of 2006 by HMAS Sirius, a converted commercial products tanker.

	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.	Achieved. Levels were met in accordance with current preparedness directives.
	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.	Achieved. 97 per cent (537 days) for the force. Class achievements: Oil tanker - 96 per cent (305 days). Replenishment ship - 100 per cent (232 days).
	1 oil tanker - 320 URD.	1 oil tanker - 99 per cent (319 URD achieved).
	1 replenishment ship - 239 URD.	1 replenishment ship - 97 per cent (232 URD achieved). The under-achievement was due to changes in the ship's maintenance program.