Annual Report 2004-05

Outcome Two: Navy Capabilities

Capability Performance Information

Output 2.6Capability for Mine Warfare

This output provides a mine warfare capability comprising six Huon-class coastal mine hunters, two auxiliary minesweepers and two clearance diving teams. The Huon-class coastal mine hunters provided a mine countermeasures capability and also contributed to maritime surveillance and patrol operations. The Defence Capability Review identified two mine hunters to be placed in extended readiness, a change in operational status, in January and April 2006 with the ability to bring them back into service should the need arise. Two auxiliary minesweepers provided essential support and mine sweeping training capability. The two Navy clearance diving teams supported the full spectrum of mine warfare missions and also provided capability for explosive ordnance and improvised explosive device disposal.

	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 a credible level of preparedness was maintained, personnel shortfalls began to have a minor affect on the ability to sustain directed levels.
	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. 98 per cent (3,319 days) for the force. Class achievements: Coastal mine hunters - 99 per cent (1,890 days). Auxiliary minesweepers - 96 per cent (699 days). Clearance diving teams - 100 per cent (730 days).
	6 coastal mine hunters - 1,902 URD.	6 coastal mine hunters - 99 per cent (1,906 URD achieved).
	2 auxiliary minesweepers - 730 URD.	2 auxiliary minesweepers - 100 per cent (730 URD achieved).
	2 clearance diving teams - 730 URD.	2 clearance diving teams - 100 per cent (730 URD achieved).