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Standards
Two frigates, each with embarked Seasprite helicopter, as required, available for military tasks. One frigate to be available for regional or collective security tasks and the second frigate to be available to deal with low-level security challenges in New Zealand or South Pacific waters. The Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) will assume the latter role once accepted into service.
Measures
NZDF OPRES (Operational Preparedness and Reporting System). (See the OPRES Key Performance Indicators and OPRES Performance Rating Scale earlier in this section). |
Apart from a period of planned maintenance for HMNZS Te Mana and the first phase to upgrade platform systems for HMNZS Te Kaha, two frigates, each with an embarked Seasprite helicopter, were available as required, for regional or collective security tasks and low level security challenges in New Zealand or South Pacific waters.
The OPVs were not available during the reporting period as they had not been delivered. |
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Standards
Mission Availability and Planned Sea Days for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).
Measures
- HMNZS Te Kaha will be mission available for 175 days, of which 90 to 110 days will be at sea.
- HMNZS Te Mana will be mission available for 200 days, of which 130 to 140 days will be at sea.
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HMNZS Te Kaha was mission available for 216 days and spent 142 days at sea. Planned days were exceeded due to resupplying the sub-Antarctic Islands in early 2009. This task was originally planned for HMNZS Canterbury. HMNZS Te Kaha also participated in a fleet concentration period off the east coast of Australia.
HMNZS Te Mana was mission available for 213 days and spent 138 days at sea, including a deployment to South-East Asia. |
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Standards
Contribute to a range of services in support of other government departments, the community, and foreign and defence policy objectives when not committed to operations, using the capabilities developed for the operational role. [For details see the section on Services in Support of the Government and the Community, including MAO&T].
Measures
Satisfaction of the supported department/agency. Many of the MAO&T agreements/MOUs, which will include performance requirements (conditions and standards), are still under development. |
During the reporting period, the NCF contributed to a range of services in support of other government departments, the community and foreign and defence policy objectives including multi-agency operations and tasking, Exercise Maru (PSI) and Exercise Endurance (support to Department of Conservation in the sub Antarctic Islands), participation in FPDA and bi lateral exercises, and diplomacy visits.
Services were carried out to the satisfaction of agencies3.
[See also the section on Services in Support of the Government and the Community, including MAO&T]. |
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Standards
Standards and performance rating required under the NZDF Operational Preparedness and Reporting System (OPRES) against the four Elements of Preparedness (see the OPRES Key Performance Indicators and OPRES Performance Rating Scale earlier in this section).
Measures
While the aim, under the OPRES rating system, is an OPRES Rating of P1, for 2008/09 the following will apply:
- For tasks under ECs 1 and 2 - a P1 OPRES rating.
- For tasks under ECs 3 to 5 - a P2 OPRES rating.
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For ECs 1 and 2, a P1 rating was achieved.
For ECs 3-5, a P2 rating was achieved.
(See paragraphs below) |
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Readiness:
Standards
- Frigates that meet the Directed Level of Capability (DLOC) readiness criteria in accordance with Schedule 4 to the NZDF Output Plan.
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Throughout the reporting period, with the exception of the planned platform system upgrade for HMNZS Te Kaha, the ships were available to support all military tasks requested that were within their current capability and manning constraints, and were capable of meeting DLOC readiness criteria. |
- Frigates carry out a range of training activities in accordance with the NZDF Exercise Activity Schedule (EAS) and the NZBR 99 (RNZN Instructions for the Generation, Maintenance and Evaluation of Operational Capability) to achieve DLOC.
Measures
NZDF OPRES, and relevant RNZN Publications, including:
- NZBR 99 (RNZN Instructions for the Generation, Maintenance and Evaluation of Operational Capability).
- Warrant of Armament Stores.
- RNZN Master Personnel Establishments.
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The NCF achieved DLOC by participating in exercises and being in company with other ships. HMNZS Te Mana was evaluated by the Navy’s Maritime Operational Evaluation Team (MOET) through an OLOC work up in 2009 and was assessed at OLOC for the deployment to the Persian Gulf. HMNZS Te Kaha was evaluated by the MOET by way of safety and readiness checks and continued to remain at DLOC. |
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Combat Viability:
Standards
- Personnel that meet the collective training standards, experience levels, individual experience and competency requirements for military tasks.
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Personnel met the collective training standards, experience levels, individual experience and competency requirements for military tasks. The ships’ personnel states were constantly managed to ensure there was an optimum mix of rank, trade, skills and experience to enable the ships to achieve their allocated tasks. |
- Equipment performance, reliability and technology that meet required standards for commitment to military tasks.
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Equipment performance, reliability and technology met the required standards for commitment to military tasks in low threat environments.
The Platform System Upgrade and Self Defence Upgrade projects are critical to ensure the required standards are able to be met for future military tasks. (The Self-Defence Upgrade project is subject to the outcome of Defence Review 2009).
The SH-2G Seasprite has consistently delivered its range of capabilities during embarked operations and provided an effective asset to the frigates’ capabilities. (See Output Expense 11.) |
- Effective interoperability when working with friendly forces.
Measures
NZDF OPRES and RNZN Publications (as listed above). |
Effective interoperability with friendly forces was achieved during the reporting period with participation in numerous exercises, including Bersama Lima, Aswex, a fleet concentration period in Australia, and the deployment of HMNZS Te Mana to the Persian Gulf. |
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Deployability:
Standards
- Vessels capable of generating the Operational Level of Capability (OLOC) within designated Response Times (timeliness), as specified in Schedule 4 to the NZDF Output Plan.
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Apart from periods of planned maintenance, both frigates were maintained at the required DLOC and were capable of generating OLOC for any assigned mission within the requirements of Schedule 4 to the NZDF Output Plan. |
- Stores and provisions embarked to allow tasking.
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Stores and provisions were available to allow tasking.
(This standard is measured by the logistical supply system using time and quantity targets.) |
- Materiel state satisfactory to permit tasking.
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Materiel state was satisfactory to permit tasking.
(This standard is measured by the logistical supply system using time and quantity targets.) |
- Personnel state satisfactory to permit tasking.
Measures
NZDF OPRES and RNZN Publications (as listed above). |
The personnel state was satisfactory to permit tasking, but this did result in pressures elsewhere in the Navy (both at sea and onshore). |
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Sustainability:
Standards
- Munitions available, as specified in the Warrant of Armament Stores, to maintain OLOC for the designated operational viability period (OVP).
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Munitions were available to maintain OLOC for the designated OVP. |
- Fuel, stores and provisions available to maintain OLOC for the designated OVP.
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Fuel, stores and provisions were available to maintain OLOC for the designated OVP. |
- Personnel available for sustainment/rotation.
Measures
NZDF OPRES and RNZN Publications (as listed above). |
Personnel were available, but this did result in challenges elsewhere in the Navy. Retention and recruitment rates continue to present significant challenges. Sustainment and rotation requirements are not able to be evenly met across the Fleet – or across the Navy. Personnel are being posted to meet the highest priorities. |