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OUTCOME PERFORMANCE

This chapter explains each of Defence's outcomes and outputs, including our achievement against performance targets and the cost to the Government of our outcomes.

Outcome One: Command of Operations

Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie

The Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, is accountable for delivering the Command of Operations.

The ADF experienced high operational tempo throughout the year and the multi-faceted nature of our operational deployments and missions made this a demanding period. As the Chief of Joint Operations, I am responsible to the Chief of the Defence Force for the command of ADF operations across the world, and at home.

Despite the wide dispersal of our forces, and the very different types of operations which have been undertaken, 2005–06 has been, by any measure, a successful year for ADF operations. This success is in no small way due to the quality, the dedication and professionalism of the people who make up the ADF and wider Defence community.

Over the past year, we have remained strongly and effectively engaged in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Significant achievements in the Middle East include:

  • Special Forces and helicopter operations in Afghanistan;
  • the Al Muthanna Task Group in Iraq;
  • the Civil Military Cooperation Program of community projects;
  • training Iraqi land and naval forces;
  • air surveillance and transport across the region;
  • maritime security in the northern Persian Gulf, including a five-month period in which an officer from the Royal Australian Navy commanded the coalition Persian Gulf naval task force of around ten warships; and
  • the continued contribution of troops to the United Nations Missions and Multi National Force of Observers in Syria, the Lebanon, Israel and Egypt.

Service with the United Nations in the Sudan and a substantial, very successful ADF relief effort in Pakistan were other key contributions made by the ADF outside our region during the year. The deployment of medical, logistic, security, communications and aviation troops and equipment to a devastated, mountainous and remote part of Pakistan provided many demanding challenges. The team performed extremely well and brought great credit to our nation with their success.

At home, and in our region, the ADF has also performed with distinction. In early March 2006, around 2,600 personnel supported Commonwealth and State security operations for the successful conduct of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Later that month, Operation Larry Assist was launched in response to the disaster relief request from the Queensland Government. ADF personnel and relief supplies began arriving in Innisfail within 24 hours of Cyclone Larry striking north Queensland. This prompt Defence response did much to alleviate the impact of the cyclone in coastal north Queensland and the Atherton Tableland, and provided much needed assistance to devastated towns, homes and families.

In April 2006, the ADF also responded, again within 24 hours, to the riots and destruction in Honiara in Solomon Islands. Defence's quick response and the presence of Australian land, sea and air forces calmed tensions and helped to restore law and order. This deployment continued to demonstrate Defence's credentials as a very strong team player in an Australian multi-agency context and as a regional coalition force leader. While the ADF contribution has been scaled down, it continues today under the auspices of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands.

In late May 2006, Australia was invited by the Government of Timor-Leste to deploy a force to Dili to stabilise a rapidly worsening law and order situation and to prevent further bloodshed. The readiness levels of the ADF and the preparedness of the Defence intelligence and strategic planning processes enabled a substantial sea and air deployment to commence within a few hours of the Timor-Leste Government formally agreeing to the nature, size and status of our contribution. The ADF commander became the coordinator for the tactical strategies and operations' outputs of the troop and police contributions made by Malaysia, New Zealand and Portugal. At the height of the operation almost 3,000 ADF personnel were deployed. While there has been some scaling down, a significant ADF contribution remains engaged in Timor-Leste.

Throughout this intense operational period, Defence has continued to refine its command and control doctrine and structures. In July 2005, the Chief of the Defence Force initiated a review of the ADF higher command and control arrangements, drawing on our operational experience and a body of research work completed since 2003. This review, known as the Wilson Review, developed options for a new concept for command and control of ADF operations, which would build on the effectiveness of the current model, and would enhance the efficient use of people and technology into the future. The review outcomes were agreed by the Chiefs of Service Committee and the Chief of the Defence Force sought and gained Government agreement for the review outcomes. A transition program will see the outcomes in place by the end of 2008, which will coincide with the commissioning of the new Joint Operations Command facility at Bungendore.

The new command and control arrangements will continue to see the Chief of the Defence Force commanding the ADF for operations through the Vice Chief of the Defence Force and for the raising, training and sustainment of the three Services through the Chiefs of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The most significant change will see the current component and multi-headquartered method of command of operations replaced by a single, unified joint headquarters command model. This arrangement will cut duplication, simplify information management, make more efficient use of equipment and manpower resources and move the ADF to an improved level of joint operations capability.

The Joint Offshore Protection Command has been established and is now operating effectively under joint ADF and Australian Customs Service arrangements. The Joint Offshore Protection Command provides maritime surveillance and offshore protection for Australia. Within this organisation, the ADF is responsible for military surveillance and offshore protection functions, and the Australian Customs Service is responsible for civil maritime surveillance and law enforcement, through its Coastwatch Division. Under this arrangement, operations in our northern and southern waters to enforce the protection of Australia's oceans and fisheries and to prevent illegal immigration have been a feature of the last year.

In summary, I am proud to report that throughout 2005–06 the ADF continued to successfully conduct military campaigns and operations. The ADF also continued to deliver the emergency and non-emergency support required of us by our Government, and expected of us by the Australian community. The performance of our people and equipment involved in operations and exercises, both overseas and domestically, and in the headquarters that enable and support these operations, has been outstanding. I thank our people for their professionalism, their valour and their endurance and I thank the Defence families for their support.

Capability Performance Information

Output 1.1—Command of Operations

The ADF command and control review and the work that has commenced for implementation of its recommendations has been a major focus of attention and attracted increased effort and staff resources as the year progressed. Despite this and a heavy operational workload, especially in the first half of 2006, the existing Headquarters Joint Operations Command continued to meet performance targets during 2005–06 and to provide credible options to the Government for unexpected contingencies at home and in our region.

Table 2.4 Command of Operations
Performance Targets Performance
Australian operational concepts are further developed to support ADF planning against credible contingencies. Achieved. Ongoing development of current and new Australian operational concepts.
Joint Operations Command provides guidance for joint force preparedness in accordance with the Chief of the Defence Force's direction. Achieved. The previous Joint Operations Command Operational Preparedness Requirement was updated and joint preparedness is assessed and reported monthly.
Command of ADF forces is effective and the Government's strategic objectives for operations are achieved. Achieved. Command continues to be effective under the 2004 revised joint command arrangements that appointed VCDF as Chief of Joint Operations and the Theatre Commander for all ADF operations.
Development of ADF operational command arrangements introduced in 2004 will continue. Achieved. Most notable was the conduct of the Wilson Review into command and control and its subsequent implementation in preparation for the Joint Operations Command's occupation of new facilities to be built at Bungendore, New South Wales.

Output 1.2—Defence Force Military Operations and Exercises

Significant ADF operations supporting national objectives in both the immediate neighbourhood and further afield were continued, modified or commenced in 2005–06. Generic performance information in relation to the conduct of ADF military operations and major exercises is reported below, and specific information is included in Tables 2.9, 2.10 and 2.11.

Table 2.5 Defence Force Military Operations and Exercises
Performance Targets Performance
ADF operations meet their stated objectives within Government guidance. Achieved. 12 current operations, 9 that were ceased or completed and 1 in initial planning, met Government direction in 2005–06.
Number of current ADF operations 12 current ADF operations, including 4 contributing to the security of the immediate neighbourhood, 7 supporting wider interests and 1 peacetime national task.
Number of ceased or completed ADF operations. 8 peacetime national tasks and 1 operation supporting wider interests were ceased or completed. 4 of these were consolidated into Operation Resolute which commenced on 17 July 2006.
Forces identified for operational tasks maintain required preparedness levels. Achieved. Joint preparedness levels were monitored against the Joint Operations Command Operational Preparedness Requirement. Preparedness deficiencies were reported and remedied as necessary.
ADF forces are effectively deployed and sustained. Achieved. ADF forces were effectively deployed, sustained and re-deployed during the period.
The Program of Major Service Activities is reviewed and modified where required. Achieved. The Program of Major Service Activities was regularly reviewed and modified in response to changing priorities, world events and to meet identified training deficiencies.
The major ADF exercise commitments for 2005–06 are met:Exercises Mercury 05, Bersama Lima 05, Bersama Shield 06, Deep Sabre 05, Regional Counter-Terrorist Subject Matter Expert Exchange 05, Red Flag 06 and Rimpac 06. Achieved. All major ADF exercises were conducted. Details of all scheduled exercises, whether conducted or cancelled, are included in the online version of the Defence Annual Report 2005–06, at www.defence.gov.au/annualreports.
Total number of exercises programmed over 2005–06. 67 ADF exercises were scheduled in the Program of Major Service Activities.
Number of conducted ADF exercises. 52 programmed exercises were conducted.
Number of cancelled ADF exercises. 15 programmed exercises were either cancelled or postponed.

Output 1.3—Contribution to National Support Tasks

Peacetime National Support Tasks were dominated by the ADF commitment to supporting the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. There was also significant commitment to assist in relief efforts in Bali and Nauru that stretched the specialist capabilities of the ADF. Generic performance targets in relation to the conduct of ADF military operations and major exercises are reported in the table that follows and on pp. 94-99.

Table 2.6 Contribution to National Support Tasks
Performance Targets Performance
The ADF contribution to peacetime national tasks meets Government directives. Achieved. 1 current and 1 planned ADF operation, 4 completed operations and 4 operations completed and consolidated into a single new operation met the Government's direction for peacetime national tasks in 2005–06.
Forces identified to provide Defence Assistance to the Civil Community, Defence Force Aid to the Civilian Authorities and search and rescue maintain required preparedness levels. Achieved. Preparedness levels were continuously monitored against the Joint Operations Command Operational Preparedness Requirement.
ADF forces are effectively deployed and sustained. Achieved. ADF forces continued to be effectively deployed, sustained and re-deployed.
The ADF response to requests for search and rescue and emergency assistance tasks are effectively managed and reported. Achieved.
The ADF continues to conduct minor emergency and non-emergency assistance tasks from local resources, where feasible. Achieved.
National support tasks undertaken by the ADF as significant emergency assistance, public events of significance and non-emergency law enforcement are effectively managed and reported. Achieved.
National support tasks undertaken by the ADF as Defence Assistance to Civil Authorities are effectively managed and reported. Achieved. The ADF continued to provide consequence management (biological and radiological) and counter-terrorism capabilities.
ADF support to the civil surveillance program, in consultation with Coastwatch, is provided at the following resource levels:250 flying hours by P-3 Orion surveillance aircraft;240 Regional Force Surveillance Unit patrol days; and1,800 patrol boats days. Achieved. ADF support to the civil surveillance program was conducted with priority given to Operation Relex II. Some patrols in support of Operation Relex II were conducted in the civil surveillance program area of operations and met both requirements.The rate of effort for these activities over 2005–06 was:
  • 1,422.1 P-3 flying hours (1,352.5 P-3 flying hours in support of Operation Relex II and 69.6 hours in support of Operation Cranberry).
  • 304 Regional Force Surveillance Unit patrol days.
  • 1,809 patrol boat days (774 patrol boat days in support of Operation Cranberry, and 1,035 patrol boat days in support of Operation Relex II).
Defence Assistance to the Civil Community: The following tasks were completed:
Category One—local emergency assistance;
  • 40.
Category Two—general emergency assistance;
  • 3.
Category Three—civil emergency or disaster recovery;
  • nil.
Category Four—public events of significance and general non-emergency assistance;
  • the Government approved and the ADF supported 35 public events of significance and carried out 133 non-emergency assistance tasks during the year.
Category Five—minor non-emergency assistance; and
  • 611.
Category Six—non-emergency law enforcement-related tasks.
  • 5.
Defence Force Aid to Civilian Authorities. No requests were received.
Search and rescue tasks undertaken involving ADF assistance. 14 search and rescue tasks were undertaken.

 

Cost To Government

Table 2.7 Outcome One—Command of Operations in Defence of Australia and its Interests
  Budget Estimate(1) Additional Estimate(2) Actual Result Variation(3) Variation(3)
  2005–06 2005–06 2005–06 2005–06 2005–06
  $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 %
INCOME
Revenue
Goods and services 9,767 15,766 35,555 19,789 125.5
Interest – – – – –
Other revenue 8,147 11,570 4,949 –6,621 –57.2
Total Revenue 17,914 27,336 40,505 13,169 48.2
Gains
Net foreign exchange gains – – – – –
Assets now recognised 125 9,832 28,128 18,296 186.1
Net gains from sale of assets 4,088 – – – –
Other gains – – 936 936 –
Total Gains 4,213 9,832 29,064 19,232 195.6
Total Income 22,127 37,168 69,568 32,400 87.2
Operating Expenses
Employees 295,060 472,497 458,497 –14,000 –3.0
Suppliers 577,578 633,587 544,226 –89,361 –14.1
Grants 64 345 270 –75 –21.7
Finance Cost 24,304 1,424 2,782 1,358 95.3
Depreciation and amortisation 1,712 30,897 26,937 –3,960 –12.8
Write down and impairment of assets 244 1,802 13,110 11,308 627.5
Net foreign exchange losses – – –5 –5 –
Net losses from sale of assets 4,088 230 –230 –460 –199.9
Other expenses – 858 –132 –990 –115.4
Total Expenses 903,050 1,141,640 1,045,454 –96,186 –8.4
Price to Government for Outcome One 880,924 1,104,472 975,885 –128,587 –11.6

Notes:

  1. Budget Estimates are consistent with Portfolio Budget Statements 2005–06 (page 100).
  2. Additional Estimates are consistent with Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2005–06 (page 87).
  3. Variations reflect the difference between Additional Estimates and Actuals.

 

Table 2.8 Breakdown of Outcome One by Output
  Budget Estimate(1) Additional Estimate(2) Actual Result Variation(3) Variation(3)
  2005–06 2005–06 2005–06 2005–06 2005–06
  $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 %
Output 1.1—Command of Operations 371,713 554,315 465,084 –89,232 –16.1
Output 1.2—Defence Force Military Operations and Exercises 499,032 526,433 492,549 –33,884 –6.4
Output 1.3—Contribution to National Support Tasks 10,178 23,724 18,251 –5,472 –23.1
Price to Government for Outcome One 880,924 1,104,472 975,884 –128,588 –11.6

Notes:

  1. Budget Estimates are consistent with Portfolio Budget Statements 2005–06 (page 104).
  2. Additional Estimates are consistent with Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2005–06 (page 88).
  3. Variations reflect the difference between Additional Estimates and Actuals.

Australian Defence Force Operations

Table 2.9 Operations Contributing to the Security of the Immediate Neighbourhood
Operation Objective, status and contribution
Astute(1) 25 May 2006 – continuing

Objective: To restore order in Timor-Leste and facilitate the evacuation of Australian and other approved foreign nationals.

Status: Current.
Contribution: A request for assistance from the Timor-Leste Government was received on 24 May 2006. Deployments commenced the following day and by 31 May approximately 2,500 ADF personnel had arrived in Timor-Leste, including a 1,800 strong battalion group, 23 armoured personnel carriers, 10 helicopters and 5 Navy ships. By the end of May, the ADF had provided leadership for a combined and joint military and police effort; secured key infrastructure; successfully repatriated hundreds of Australians; facilitated the return to barracks of the East Timorese Defence and Police Forces; confiscated hundreds of weapons; and assisted in the provision of humanitarian aid. The incidence of violence, arson, civil unrest and looting had reduced significantly by the end of June 2006. The ADF continues to provide support to the Timor-Leste Government in conjunction with the Australian Federal Police and Malaysian, New Zealand and Portuguese forces. The number of ADF deployed forces was reduced from mid-July 2006.
Chiron May 2005 – continuing

Objective: To support the United Nations Mandate and Australia's national interests by contributing military advisers to assist in the development of Timor-Leste's security and stability.

Status: Current.
Contribution: The ADF contributed three personnel who act as military advisers, on behalf of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste, to the Border Patrol Unit of the Timor-Leste Police. This is the follow-on mission from Operation Spire.
Anode July 2003 – continuing

Objective: To support the Coalition police forces in maintaining the rule of law in Solomon Islands.

Status: Current.
Contribution: Approximately 400 ADF personnel and significant equipment assets were deployed to Solomon Islands in the aftermath of the April riots. Approximately 140 personnel remained as at 30 June 2006, including an enhanced Task Force Headquarters element and a company group. The ADF continues to provide security support to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands in conjunction with the Australian Federal Police and participating Pacific nations.
Gateway 1981 – continuing

Objective: To conduct northern Indian Ocean and South China Sea maritime surveillance patrols.

Status: Current.
Contribution: One P-3 maritime patrol aircraft. Operation Gateway continues to be conducted at a reduced rate of effort.

Note:

  1. Operation Astute was not reported in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2005–06 or the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2005–06 due to the immediate nature of the deployment.
Table 2.10 Supporting Wider Interests
Operation Objective, status and contribution
Pakistan Assist November 2005 – April 2006(1)

Objective: To provide assistance to the victims of the Pakistan earthquake.

Status: Completed.
Contribution: An ADF medical team was deployed to the remote Dhanni area where it performed over 9,500 medical treatments, provided over 4,000 immunisations and delivered 5 babies. An Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter detachment performed 74 life saving aero-medical evacuations and distributed humanitarian supplies to villages and communities cut-off by earthquake damage.
Palate II June 2005 – continuing

Objective: ADF provision of a Military Liaison Officer to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.

Status: Current.
Contribution: One Military Liaison Officer.
Azure May 2005 – continuing

Objective: ADF contribution to the United Nations Mission in Sudan.

Status: Current.
Contribution: 15 personnel to the United Nations peacekeeping force serving as headquarters staff and military observers.
Valient October – November 2004

Objective: To equip the Republic of Fiji Military Force United Nations Assistance Mission Iraq contingent for service in Iraq and providing training assistance to the Republic of Fiji Military Force personnel protection details, to assist in their preparation for service in Iraq.

Status: Dormant. Operation Valient can be reactivated if required.

Contribution: No personnel are currently assigned to the operation but ADF stores remain on loan to the Fijian Government.
Catalyst July 2003 – continuing

Objective: ADF contribution in support of the rehabilitation of Iraq

.Status: Current.
Contribution: The ADF deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations comprised approximately 1,400 ADF personnel, including:

  • an Australian National Headquarters element;
  • approximately 95 personnel serving in the multinational force headquarters and units;
  • a maritime element of 1 frigate;
  • aviation elements including C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orion aircraft and support detachments;
  • a security detachment including Australian Light Armoured Vehicles to provide protection and escort for Australian Government personnel working in Baghdad;
  • a multi-role Task Group based in the southern Iraqi province of Al Muthanna;
  • a small number of personnel employed in the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell tasked with disarming explosive devices and conducting post-explosion assessments to determine the type of explosive devices used; and
  • a tri-service Force Level Logistic Asset providing logistic support to all forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Slipper October 2001 – continuing

Objective: To contribute to the United States-led operation against international terrorism and to the Multinational Maritime Interception Force in the Persian Gulf.

Status: Current.
Contribution: The ADF currently has approximately 310 personnel deployed under Operation Slipper. This includes a Special Forces Task Group and a CH-47 Chinook helicopter detachment. Planning has been conducted for a Reconstruction Task Force of approximately 240 personnel to deploy in late 2006 to contribute to a Dutch-led Provincial Reconstruction Team under command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Mazurka September 1982 – continuing

Objective: To provide personnel to the Multinational Force and Observers to monitor the security arrangements in the Sinai.

Status: Current.
Contribution: The ADF contributes 25 personnel to the Multi-National Force, serving as specialist staff and military observers.
Paladin June 1956 – continuing

Objective: To contribute to the United Nations Truce Supervisory Organisation in the Middle East.

Status: Current.
Contribution: The ADF contributes 12 unarmed military observers who supervise, observe and report on the various cease-fire arrangements, truces and peace treaties that have been negotiated between Israel and neighbouring Arab nations since 1948.

Note:

  1. Operation Pakistan Assist was previously reported in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2005–06 under Peacetime National Tasks.
Table 2.11 Peacetime National Tasks
Operation Objective, status and contribution
Deluge Planning activity

Objective: To support the Asia–Pacific Economic Conference in 2007.

Status: Planned.
Contribution: Planning with State and civil authorities commenced in 2005 with exercises scheduled for 2006–07.
Larry Assist March – April 2006

Objective: To support the Queensland Government following Tropical Cyclone Larry.

Status: Completed.
Contribution: Details are provided in the feature article on this operation (see p. 100).
Bali Assist II (1) October 2005

Objective: To provide medical support to the victims of the 1 October 2005 Bali bombing.

Status: Completed.
Contribution: 2 C-130 aircraft deployed with medical supplies and Aero-Medical Evacuation teams on board. Two evacuation flights from Bali were conducted, evacuating 13 injured people and 8 accompanying family members. Donated medical supplies were transported to Bali.
Nauru Assist III September 2005

Objective: To provide assistance to the Government of Nauru in disposing of unexploded wartime ordnance.

Status: Completed.
Contribution: The ADF deployed an Explosive Ordnance Demolition team of 4 personnel, 1 medical assistant and a C-130 Hercules aircraft.
Acolyte February 2005 – April 2006

Objective: To support the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

Status: Completed.
Contribution: The ADF contributed 2,600 personnel for security, ceremonial and general support to the event. The ADF support included:

  • air patrol by F/A-18 aircraft;
  • maritime element;
  • security support;
  • an Incident Response Regiment;
  • venue communication coordination;
  • flag-raising ceremonial support;
  • operating vehicle check-points; and
  • pre-game venue searches.
Relex II March 2002 – consolidated

Objective: To conduct air and surface patrols across Australia's northern approaches to deter unauthorised boat arrivals.

Status: Completed.
Consolidated into Operation Resolute, which commenced on 17 July 2006.Contribution: The ADF currently provides the following major assets:

  • 1 frigate;
  • up to 4 Royal Australian Navy patrol boats;
  • 1 Mine Hunter Coastal (dual force assigned to Operation Cranberry), with an additional one at reduced notice to move; and
  • 1 P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft and an additional aircraft on stand-by.
Mistral 1998 – consolidated

Objective: To support Australian sovereign rights and fisheries law enforcement in the Southern Ocean by contributing to Southern Ocean fisheries patrols.

Status: Completed.
Consolidated into Operation Resolute.Contribution: The ADF currently has 4 specialist personnel deployed in MV Oceanic Viking in support of the current Southern Ocean patrol.
Cranberry June 1997 – consolidated

Objective: To conduct surveillance in northern Australia.

Status: Completed.
Consolidated into Operation Resolute. Operation Cranberry also included the subordinate Operation Breakwater.Contribution: Surveillance to detect illegal activity, such as smuggling and illegal fishing, continued to be conducted using a range of ADF assets including:

  • Fremantle and Armidale-class patrol boats;
  • 1 Mine Hunter Coastal (dual force assigned to Operation Relex II);
  • P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft; and
  • the Army Regional Force Surveillance Units.
Solania 1988 – continuing

Objective: To conduct South-West Pacific maritime surveillance patrols.

Status: Current.
Contribution: Operation Solania was conducted at a reduced rate of effort due to higher operational commitments.
Estes 1980 – consolidated

Objective: To conduct surface patrols in Bass Strait.

Status: Completed.
Consolidated into Operation Resolute.Contribution: ADF surface patrols in Bass Strait continued when appropriate resources were available.

Note:

  1. Operation Bali Assist II was not reported in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2005–06 or the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2005–06 due to the immediate nature of the deployment.

Major Defence Force Exercises

The following tables list the major joint and/or combined exercises conducted by the ADF during 2005–06. All other ADF exercises conducted, cancelled or postponed during 2005–06 have been published in the online version of this report and can be accessed at www.defence.gov.au/annualreports.

Table 2.12 ADF Exercises
ADF Joint Exercises Objective Status
Mercury 05 October 2005 To test ADF interaction within the national multi-jurisdictional exercise. Conducted
Combined ADF/Five Power Defence Arrangement Exercises
Bersama Lima 05 September 2005 To practise and develop operational procedures and tactics with forces from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom in a joint / combined maritime exercise. Conducted
Bersama Shield April 2006 To practise and develop Air Defence procedures and tactics with forces from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom in a joint / combined air exercise. Conducted
Other Combined Exercises
Deep Sabre 05 Proliferation security initiative 05–1 August 2005 To conduct a maritime weapons of mass destruction interdiction exercise in Singapore with participation from Canada, France, Germany, Holland, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States. Conducted
Regional Counter-Terrorist Subject Matter Expert Exchange 05 August 2005 To improve interoperability by sharing counter-terrorist methodology and policy and to align tactics, techniques and procedures. Participation from Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United States and Vietnam. Conducted
Red Flag 06 February 2006 To conduct coalition air combat training within the Integrated Air Defence System environment with forces of the United States and United Kingdom. Conducted
Rimpac 06 June – July 2006 To improve interoperability with regional forces to operate in coalition arrangements by conducting a combined maritime warfare exercise. Participation from Canada, Chile, Japan, Peru, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom and the United States. Conducted

 

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