Operationally Deployed Forces
Output Expense Components
Provide individuals, small detachments, units and equipment prepared to meet government’s agreed commitments to peace support activities, and military operations.
Overview
Operational deployments directed by the government require input from all three Services. Operational command of these forces is assigned to Commander Joint Forces New Zealand for military operations and for mutually agreed Joint (more than one Service) and Combined (more than one Nation) training. New Zealand currently contributes to a wide range of peace support activities and military operations under Output Expense 16 (as described in the following pages). Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand facilitates the planning, command and conduct of these operations, along with the provision of operational support to other government departments such as Customs, the Department of Conservation, NZ Police, and the Ministry of Fisheries.
Highlights
Over the last twelve months the main effort for Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand has continued to be the campaign planning, deployment and the rotation of force elements in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, operations in Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands as well as the various smaller missions. Towards the end of 2006, a contingent of 72 NZDF troops deployed to Tonga to help restore calm following riots and disorder. The NZDF were also on standby to evacuate New Zealand nationals from Fiji following the military coup there in December 2006. A C-130 Hercules aircraft and support staff deployed on two occasions in support of rotations for the Provincial Reconstruction Team.
Performance
Output performance is measured by the degree of satisfaction expressed by the authorities requesting the assistance. The key elements are complete satisfaction with the performance of duties throughout deployments, and satisfactory performance of equipment provided by the NZDF, when applicable. The performance measures are the evaluation of reports from the host organisation, the evaluation of reports from the senior in-theatre NZDF commander, and the evaluation of reports from visiting NZDF staff. The level of capability achieved by individuals, detachments or units before departure is assessed by the designated Operational Commander.
Quantity
Targets
Maintain the commitments specified by government in its approval for each task/mission/operation.
Performance Achieved
All missions were successfully achieved. At the start of the reporting period, 444 NZDF personnel were posted overseas on operations; in June 2007 this number had reduced slightly to 420. The number of personnel deployed operationally overseas peaked at 538 during the November 2006 TG Ariki change over. In addition to these operations, NZDF ships, aircraft and military units have routinely been deployed in the Asia/Pacific region for training exercises, patrols and surveillance support to Pacific nations. These activities have seen up to an additional 372 (Feb 2007) personnel deployed.
NZDF Personnel Served on the Following Missions During 2006–07
| Region and Mission |
NZDF Commitment |
| Pacific |
|
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT)
(Operation KORU)
(Task Group TOA)
(Task Group KAIHANGA)
(Task Group GYRO)
(Task Group MANU) |
The NZDF has deployed United Nations Military Observers (UNMO) to Timor Leste since October 1999.
There is currently one NZDF UN Military liaison Officer deployed in Timor Leste.
In November 2006, the NZDF deployed one Logistics Officer and one Personnel Officer to support the Office of Defence Force Development (ODFD). These officers provide advice and policy to the Defence Force Timor Leste.
Since late May 2006, an Infantry Company Group has also been deployed. Current total strength is 148 (including seven in Darwin).
In late April 2007, NZDF deployed a 3 Squadron detachment consisting of 2 UH-1H helicopters and 32 personnel to provide support to Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) 631. |
|
Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands (RAMSI)
(Operation RATA II)
Operation VIVENDI TANGO (Tonga) |
NZDF has been operating in the Solomon Islands since July 2003. A NZ platoon of 43 persons is currently in theatre operating under the command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 635 conducting Provincial presence patrols, CBD security patrols in Honiara and external security at Rove Prison. One NZDF officer is posted as Deputy Commander of CTF 635.
A contingent of 72 troops deployed to Tonga on 16 November 2006 to help restore calm following riots and disorder. The contingent returned to New Zealand 2 December 2006. For two weeks New Zealand led a combined task force with Australian troops to assist the Tongan Defence Services and government. |
| Asia |
|
Support to Multinational Operations against transnational terrorism in Afghanistan
(Operation ARIKI) |
One NZDF Officer is currently deployed to the Coalition Joint Task Force HQ (CJTF 82).
Two NZDF Sergeants are attached to a British battalion as part of the United Kingdom Leadership Training Team (UKLTT-A) of the Office of Military Cooperation in Afghanistan (OMC-A). |
|
(Task Group KEA/RUA)
(Task Group TROY)
(Task Group CRIB)
(Task Group SPEAK)
(Task Group AFFIRM)
(Task Group TEAL) |
Three NZDF personnel are deployed to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) HQ in Kabul, two as Staff Officers and one as a driver in the support, works, plans and mine awareness areas.
Five NZDF personnel provide a support mechanism for NZDF Force Elements deployed to the Gulf Region and to assist co-located coalition partners.
The NZDF maintains a presence of 110 personnel as a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Bamian, Afghanistan. 12 personnel are based in Bagram as the PRT National Support Element.
Three NZDF officers are based at US CENTCOM in Florida to provide planning advice and assistance for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan.
The NZDF contributes one officer to work as a Military Advisor for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for the Military Advisory Unit (MAU). The incumbent, works as the Chief of Staff and Deputy to the Senior Military Advisor in Kabul. The MAU provides the strategic interface between the UN and Afghan authorities, and primary liaison between ISAF and the UN, for security sector reform.
In October 2006, and April 2007, a NZDF C-130 Hercules aircraft, and 42 NZDF personnel deployed to the Middle East in support of TG CRIB rotations in Afghanistan. |
|
UN Command Military Armistice Commission in Korea (UNCMAC)
(Operation MONITOR) |
Three NZDF officers are deployed to the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) in South Korea as part of an ongoing NZ commitment. The three posts currently filled are: Assistant Operations Officer, Assistant Corridor Control Officer-West, and Assistant Corridor Control Officer-East. |
| Middle East |
|
United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI)
(Operation HAVEN)
(Task Group IRON) |
This mission comprises of one NZDF Liaison Officer who is a Military Advisor (MILAD) for the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) providing liaison between UNAMI, the Multinational Force and Iraqi security forces, as well as providing advice on military matters to the UN Special representative of the Secretary General (SRSG). |
|
New Zealand Contingent Multinational Force and Observers (NZCMFO)
(Operation FARAD) |
The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an 11 nation commitment based at El Gorah in the north of the Sinai Peninsula, established to uphold the conditions set down in the Treaty of Peace signed between Egypt and Israel in 1979. The NZDF contribution commenced in 1982 and currently consists of a 26-person contingent providing expertise in operations, driving and training. Personnel fill headquarters staff, liaison, operations, engineering, logistics, driver and training team positions |
|
UN Truce and Supervisory Organisation (UNTSO)
(Operation SCORIA) |
Since 1954 NZ has supported UNTSO. The NZDF currently have eight personnel committed to the mission. NZDF personnel are located in UNTSO HQ, Jerusalem; Observer Group Golan – Damascus and Tiberias (OGG-D and OGG-T); and Observer Group Lebanon (OGL). |
|
United Nations Mine Action Co-ordination Centre
– Southern Lebanon (UNMACC-SL)
(OP LIMA) |
In February 2007, NZDF deployed a 10 person Explosive Remnants of War Disposal (ERWD) team to Southern Lebanon. The Team is operating in Direct Support to UNMACC-SL for one year. The team locates, map and destroy unexploded ordinance. The Team consists of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and a Technical Assistance team. |
| Europe |
|
European Union Force Command (EUFOR)
(Operation STANDARD)
(Operation FORD II) |
NZ’s commitment to the Balkan states commenced in 1992. Three officers are currently attached to the Headquarters of the Liaison and Observation Teams (LOT) in Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The withdrawal and closure of the Mission is scheduled for 30 June 2007. Eight NZDF personnel were attached to British Army units assigned to EUFOR in Bosnia- Herzegovina as a Liaison and Observation Team (LOT). This mission closed on 30 April 2007. |
|
UN Mission In Kosovo (UNMIK)
(Operation KOSTER) |
In Jun 1999, the Security Council authorised the establishment of an interim civil administration in Kosovo. NZDF maintains one staff officer as a Military Liaison Officer attached to the UNMIK HQ in Pristina. |
| Africa |
|
United nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
(Operation SUDDEN) |
In Sep 2005 the NZDF deployed one UNMO to UNMIS. This was increased to three officers from Nov 2005. |
The performance of the NZDF against the following targets was assessed against United Nations Department of Peace Keeping Operations requirements.
NZDF PerformanceTargets
| Targets |
Performance Achieved |
| Personnel to be at OLOC before deployment. |
Personnel were at OLOC before departure. |
| Services provided to the satisfaction of Coalition Commanders, Contingent Commanders and staff responsible for each task. |
Services were provided to the satisfaction of Coalition Commanders, Contingent Commanders and staff responsible for each task. A number of personnel achieved citations and certificates of merit from various missions. |
| Standards achieved as agreed with the parent organisation requesting NZDF participation. |
Standards were met. |
| Timely replacement of each element or individual, when requested. |
In most instances, individuals were replaced as required with suitably qualified personnel. NZDF wide personnel shortfalls remain a risk. |
Quality
The NZDF continues to receive positive feedback on its performance on overseas missions.
During the year under review, the US government awarded NZDF personnel medals and citations for their service in Afghanistan.
At the time of writing, the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, announced that the Queen had conferred New Zealand Gallantry Awards for overseas operational service on four members of the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS), including a Victoria Cross for Corporal Bill (Willy) Apiata.
Speaking at the New Zealand Defence Industry Forum in October 2006, the Minister of Defence, Phil Goff, applauded our efforts in promoting stability and the opportunity for development in many places overseas.
Advice and feedback also been received from the liaison officers to the United Nations that indicates that the NZDF is held in very high regard as a troop contributing nation. Letters of appreciation were received from government departments for inter-departmental support provided by the NZDF to local and overseas operations.
Costs for Output Expense 16 (GST Exclusive)1
Actual
2005/06
($ million) |
Category |
Main
Estimates
($ million) |
Supplementary
Estimates
($ million) |
Actual
2006/07
($ million) |
| Expenditure |
| 0.897 |
Personnel |
6.715 |
6.674 |
7.889 |
| 20.662 |
Operating |
33.860 |
33.659 |
29.159 |
| 0.804 |
Depreciation |
- |
- |
- |
| 0.164 |
Capital Charge |
- |
- |
- |
| 22.527 |
Total Expenses |
40.575 |
40.333 |
37.048 |
| Revenue |
| 22.347 |
Revenue Crown |
39.643 |
39.915 |
36.696 |
| 0.180 |
Revenue Other |
0.932 |
0.418 |
0.352 |
| 22.527 |
Total Revenue |
40.575 |
40.333 |
37.048 |
| Net Surplus (Deficit) |
|
- |
- |
- |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Cost by Output |
| 1.491 |
Output 16.1 |
2.962 |
2.945 |
2.679 |
| 21.036 |
Output 16.2 |
37.613 |
37.388 |
34.369 |
Note
Please use this pdf file to print this page.
Previous | Contents | Next