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The HQ JFNZ vision is: “to be a responsive HQ that harnesses the Joint Effect to translate strategic intent into effective operations.”
The HQ JFNZ mission is: “to prepare, deploy, command and support assigned forces, in order to contribute to the security of New Zealand and her interests.”
Overview
The primary function of HQ JFNZ is to plan, conduct and sustain operations, exercises and activities by assigned Force Elements. The headquarters enables and promotes closer co-operation across the three Services in planning and executing operations. By working together in a joint environment the Navy, Army and Air Force contribute to a Defence Force that is more responsive to international and national contingencies. HQ JFNZ also has the function of supporting the Environmental Component Commanders in their achievement of the Directed Level Of Capability (DLOC) on behalf of Service Chiefs.
Outputs and Outcomes
Throughout the year HQ JFNZ planned and commanded a number of major operations and provided support to a wide range of Government and community organisations. A location map of overseas operationally deployed forces and personnel is shown overleaf. Specific achievements included:
- Operation LIMA. 10 NZDF personnel were deployed in February 07 to UNMACC-SL as an Explosive Remnants of War Disposal (ERWD) Team and are located in Tyre, Southern Lebanon. The team conducts Unexploded Ordnance Battlefield Area Clearance (UXO BAC) Operations as part of the UN Mine Action Coordination Centre – Southern Lebanon (UNMACC-SL) NZDF ERWD team.
- Task Group MANU. This 3 SQN deployment to Timor Leste in support of CJTF 631 comprises of two UH-1H Iroquois helicopters, air crews and support staff totalling 32 personnel. The initial commitment is for one year from May 07 with rotations to take place every three months.
- Operation FORD. The deployment of eight personnel to Operation FORD in Bosnia concluded 05 April 07. All personnel and equipment have returned to New Zealand.
- Solomon Islands – A significant earthquake occurred on 2 April 07 followed by a tsunami that flooded the Gizo coast. Three aid flights were flown into Munda airfield, providing both supplies from NZAID and an eight person load team to assist with aid distribution.
Future Direction
The planning, conduct and sustainment of operations continues to be the main effort for HQ JFNZ. Within this task, sustainment of the PRT in Afghanistan continues to require the greatest level of planning and operational support. All missions during the period were successfully achieved, reinforcing New Zealand’s excellent standing with our coalition partners, however, staffing levels remain a significant risk to the delivery of operational outputs. The level of support provided to the Solomon Islands and Timor Leste, in excess of the agreed surge, will continue to place strain on the ability to maintain DLOC and to provide RNZAF strategic air lift in support of OE 16 missions and other activities.
The current operational tempo has a notable effect on single Service DLOC proficiency, which in turn is flowing into OLOC generation on a personnel and general competency basis. As a result, more time is being expended bringing individuals up to an adequate standard rather than focusing on collective training.
Location of Overseas Operationally Deployed Forces and Personnel
During the reporting period, NZDF personnel participated in those United Nations and Multinational peace support operations shown below. Further details regarding these missions are shown under Output Class 16, Operationally Deployed Forces.
- Afghanistan
- The Provincial Reconstruction Team (including National Support Element) consists of 122 NZDF personnel – 110 in Bamyan and 12 at Bagram. Two NZDF personnel continue to assist with training of the Afghan National Army as part of the UK-Afghan National Army Training Team. Support to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is provided by one NZDF officer, who is the Deputy Chief of Operations at UNAMA HQ in Kabul. Two officers and one JNCO hold appointments in the Coalition Joint Engineering Branch within HQ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul. Two staff officers support HQ CJTF 76 and Combined Forces Command Afghanistan (CFC-A) in Kabul and Bagram respectively.
- Antarctica
- A total of 59 NZDF personnel in various rotations provided terminal and logistics support at Christchurch, McMurdo Station and Scott Base during the period Oct 06 – Feb 07 in support of Antarctic New Zealand. A number of RNZAF C-130 flights were conducted in support of the US and NZ Antarctic programmes.
- Bosnia
- Three staff officers are deployed to the Headquarters of the Liaison and Observation Teams as part of the European Union Force, (EUFOR). An eight-person contingent who supported British units of EUFOR was withdrawn in May 07.
- Iraq
- One staff officer is deployed as an advisor to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).
- Israel / Lebanon / Syria
- Eight NZDF personnel are deployed to a variety of locations in Israel, Lebanon and Syria with the United Nations Truce and Supervisory Organisation (UNTSO). One of these personnel is seconded as the Chief of Staff. An additional 10 personnel are deployed into Lebanon as part of the Explosive Remnants of War Disposal Team.
- Kosovo
- One staff officer is deployed as Military Liaison Officer with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) Headquarters in Pristina.
- Middle East
- Five NZDF personnel provide a deployed support mechanism for NZDF force elements deployed to the Gulf region.
- Sinai Peninsula
- A twenty six-person contingent is deployed to provide expertise in operations and
training to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in El Gorah, Egypt.
- Solomon Islands
- A platoon group and supporting personnel totalling 44 pers are deployed as part of the military component of RAMSI, they are conducting patrols in Honiara and to outlying PPF stations.
- South Korea
- Three NZDF officers are deployed with the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission in Korea (UNCMAC).
- Sudan
- Three NZDF Officers are deployed to the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS).
- Timor Leste
- One NZDF person is deployed in support of United Nations Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) and a further two operate within the Office of Defence Force Development (ODFD), focusing on contract management, equipment support and development of defence policies for the Timor Leste Defence Force. TG GYRO is a regional support deployment of 148 personnel (full Company Group) an associated support elements which provides security and stability tasks as part of CJTF 631. A further 32 persons and two UH-1H helicopters are deployed as part of TG MANU to provide support to CJTF 631.
- United States of America
- Four NZDF personnel are deployed to liaison and planning at US CENTCOM in Florida.
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