The following performance measurement is applicable to Output Expenses 2 to 14. Specific output performance measures are provided within Output Expenses 1, 15 and 16.
Assessment of Output Performance by the Ministry of Defence
The Evaluation Division of the Ministry of Defence confirms that the output specifications are consistent with Defence policy and examines whether the outputs are being delivered in the quantity and quality that meets policy objectives. Policy validation is available from current strategic guidance, existing Defence policy and Service documentation relevant to the Force Element. A detailed measurement system is used to assess whether force elements are fully, substantially, partially or not prepared.
Assessment of Output Performance by the NZDF
The NZDF evaluates military capability through the NZDF Operational Preparedness Reporting System (OPRES). Output delivery is evaluated in both quantity (force structure) and quality (preparedness) terms with emphasis being on the quality dimension.
The OPRES reporting regime includes Biannual Operational Preparedness Reports, Quarterly Reports to the Minister of Defence and Special Reports on a change of preparedness state. Where appropriate and practicable, operational service performance evaluation will be conducted by external agencies, e.g. by Allied Forces. Operational commanders also draw on a range of routine inspections and other activities. The standards to be achieved are detailed in the applicable directive or instruction, but generally a 90 per cent or better achievement rate is expected.
Measurement Areas
The quality dimension is assessed against the Force Element’s preparedness to perform in four Key Measurement Areas (KMAs): Readiness, Combat Viability, Deployability and Sustainability. The objective for each force is to achieve a P1 assessment (fully prepared at the required level of capability) in each of the four KMAs used to measure military preparedness.
Measures
The three Services have separate but similar Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Indicative KPIs and performance measures used to quantify performance in achieving preparedness relative to DLOC are published in Budget 2008 B.5A Vol 4 External Sector Information Supporting the Estimates of Appropriation for the year ending 30 June 2009 (pp 84–85).
Each Force Element is assessed against:
- Readiness – having completed the required individual and unit training to bring it to a state where the force can complete final preparation within the designated Response Time for applicable Employment Contexts. This requires each Force or Force Element to conduct a programme of readiness training against Mission Essential Tasks for the applicable Employment Contexts in accordance with Service Directives and Training Instructions.
- Combat Viability – the in–theatre ability to achieve its military tasks for applicable Employment Contexts using current resources. This is assessed with reference to collective proficiency and equipment condition in accordance with the operational readiness criteria statement.
- Deployability – capable of reaching the OLOC (OLOC generation) and completing final preparation for appropriate Employment Contexts, thereby becoming available for deployment. This requires extra readiness training and stores in accordance with the appropriate operational readiness criteria statement.
- Sustainability – with personnel and resources available for the sustainment/ rotation of deployed elements for a given period of operations, in accordance with the appropriate operational readiness criteria statement.
Assessment of Output Performance by the Office of the Controller and Auditor General
The role of the Office of the Controller and Auditor General (Audit New Zealand) is to audit the NZDF’s Statement of Service Performance and to express an independent opinion as to whether it fairly reflects the NZDF’s service performance achievements in relation to performance targets set out in the annual NZDF Statement of Intent and Output Plan.
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