NZDF

Output Expense 5

Naval Patrol Forces

Description

Provision of the capabilities of the Offshore and Inshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs, IPVs) prepared for the conduct of maritime operations in support of MAO&T, and for the security and protection of New Zealand's economic border and EEZ, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. Once in service, the OPVs will also be prepared to conduct sovereignty and resource protection patrol operations in the Southern Ocean, Ross Dependency, South Pacific region and further afield when directed.

Note: Subject to availability and the Government’s requirements, tasking of these vessels, the IPVs and particularly the OPVs, may take place in other EC areas.

Outputs in Output Expense 5

Output 5.1 - Offshore Patrol Forces

The provision of OPVs prepared to conduct maritime operations, predominantly MAO&T, and normal naval activities. This output also includes contributions to some community services when not committed to operations.

Output 5.2 - Inshore Patrol Forces

The provision of IPVs prepared to conduct maritime operations, predominantly MAO&T, and normal naval activities. This output also includes contributions to some community services when not committed to operations.

Overview

For the majority of the reporting period, the Naval Patrol Force (NPF) consisted of the Diving Vessels HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu, and the performance assessments for Output 5.2 have been based on these ships and crew. The NPF was supplemented by the four new IPVs, HMNZ Ships Rotoiti, Hawea, Pukaki and Taupo by the end of the reporting period. The planned deliveries of the two OPVs did not eventuate and as a consequence the performance targets for Output 5.2 were not achieved. The OPVs are both expected to be commissioned in FY 09/10.

Highlights

  • The increased outputs that were achieved by the vessels and crew available – HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu.
  • The delivery of the four IPV’s.

Contribution to Outcomes

Output Expense 5 contributes to Intermediate Outcomes 1 and 2 (Secure New Zealand and Reduced risks to New Zealand from regional and global insecurity).

Performance

Performance measurement for this output expense is in accordance with the standard measures for operational force outputs shown at the beginning of this section and those measures listed in the table below. For additional important information on this Output Expense, see the notes at the end of this table.

Performance Standards and Measures Performance Achieved

Standards

The OPVs, HMNZ Ships Otago and Wellington, with embarked Seasprite or other helicopter/s as required, available for military tasks and MAO&T (Multi-Agency Operations and Tasks).

Measures

NZDF OPRES (Operational Preparedness and Reporting System).  (See the OPRES Key Performance Indicators and OPRES Performance Rating Scale earlier in this section).

These ships were not delivered or accepted during the reporting period and therefore were not available to undertake military tasks and MAO&T.

For the majority of the reporting period, HMNZS Ships Te Kaha, Canterbury, Resolution, and Manawanui undertook tasking for this output.

Standards

The IPVs, HMNZ Ships Rotoiti, Hawea, Pukaki and Taupo, available for military tasks and MAO&T.

Measures

NZDF OPRES.

The IPVs were not delivered and accepted into service until near the end of the reporting period and were therefore not available for military tasks and MAO&T.

For the majority of the reporting period, HMNZS Ships Manawanui and Kahu undertook tasking for this output.

Standards

OPV Mission Availability and Planned Sea-Days for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).

Measures

  • HMNZS Otago will be mission available for 236 days, of which 110 to 125 days will be at sea.
  • HMNZS Wellington will be mission available for 236 days, of which 70 to 90 days will be at sea.

 

 

Due to delay in delivery, HMNZ Ships Otago and Wellington were not mission available and did not spend any days at sea.

Standards

IPV Mission Availability and Planned Sea-Days for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).

Measures

HMNZS Rotoiti will be mission available for 235 days, of which 115 to 140 days will be at sea.

 

 

HMNZS Rotoiti was mission available for 57 days and spent one day at sea.

HMNZS Hawea will be mission available for 235 days, of which105 to 125 days will be at sea.

HMNZS Hawea was mission available for 28 days and spent one day at sea.

HMNZS Pukaki will be available for 20 to 40 days at sea.

HMNZS Pukaki was mission available for 24 days and spent one day at sea.

  • HMNZS Taupo will be available for 20 to 40 days at sea.

HMNZS Taupo was mission available for 13 days and spent one day at sea.

The ships of the NPF were unavailable for the majority of the reporting period, due to late delivery of the vessels. The first IPV was accepted on 17 April 2009 and the fourth on 29 May 2009. None of the OPVs were offered for acceptance during the reporting year.

Standards

Undertake MAO&T (Multi-Agency Operations/Tasks), and 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.  While specific, pre-planned operations/tasks (under MAO&T) normally require specific quality standards, the quality of other assistance to the Government and the community may rely on the satisfaction expressed by the supported party/agency.  [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.

 

HMNZS Ships Manawanui and Kahu, and other vessels, undertook a range of MAO&T and contributed to a range of services in support of other government departments and the community.

Services were carried out to the satisfaction of agencies.

For details see the section on Services in Support of the Government and the Community, including MAO&T.

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 EC 3 - a P2 OPRES rating.

(See paragraphs below.)

EC Output 5.1 Output 5.2
1 N/A P4
2 N/A P4
3-5 N/A P4

Readiness:

Standards

 

  • OPVs and IPVs that meet the Directed Level of Capability (DLOC) readiness criteria in accordance with Schedule 4 to the NZDF Output Plan.
  • OPVs and IPVs 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.

Note, due to their late delivery, the following targets were not achieved by the IPVs and OPVs. The achievement of the targets has therefore been measured against the performance of HMNZS Ships Manawanui and Kahu that carried out the majority of the IPV roles during the reporting period.

HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu were capable of meeting DLOC readiness criteria in accordance with Schedule 4 to the NZDF Output Plan. Due to their late delivery, the OPVs and IPVs did not meet DLOC readiness criteria.

HMNZS Ships Manawanui and Kahu carried out a range of training activities in accordance with the NZDF EAS and NZBR 99. Due to their late delivery, the OPVs and IPVs were unable to carry out training activities.

 

Combat Viability:

Standards

  • Personnel that meet the collective training standards, experience levels, individual experience and competency requirements for military tasks.

 

For HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu, personnel met the collective training standards and competency requirements for military tasks. Experience levels have been variable, and insufficient replacement personnel were available to fill established Senior and Leading Hand Diving positions on HMNZS Manawanui.

  • Equipment performance, reliability and technology that meet required standards for commitment to military tasks.

Equipment performance, reliability and technology for HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu met required standards for commitment to military tasks.

  • Effective interoperability when working with friendly forces.

Measures

NZDF OPRES and RNZN Publications (as listed above).

Effective interoperability when working with friendly forces was achieved by HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu.

Deployability:

Standards

  • OPVs and IPVs capable of generating the Operational Level of Capability (OLOC) within designated Response Times (timeliness), as specified in Schedule 4 to the NZDF Output Plan.

 

HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu would have been unable to achieve OLOC within designated response times, as specified in Schedule 4 to the NZDF Output Plan, due to personnel availability constraints.

  • Stores and provisions embarked to allow tasking.

Stores and provisions were embarked for HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu to allow tasking.

  • Materiel state satisfactory to permit tasking.

The materiel state was satisfactory for HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu to permit tasking.

  • Personnel state satisfactory to permit tasking.

Measures

NZDF OPRES and RNZN Publications (as listed above).

The personnel state was satisfactory to permit tasking for HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu, but only through careful management and by moving crew to areas of highest priority and accepting gaps elsewhere.

Sustainability:

Standards

  • Munitions available, as specified in the Warrant of Armament Stores, to maintain OLOC for the designated operational viability period (OVP).

 

Munitions were available, as specified in the Warrant of Armament Stores, to maintain OLOC for the designated OVP for HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu.

  • Fuel, stores and provisions available to maintain OLOC for the designated OPV.

Fuel, stores and provisions were available to maintain OLOC for the designated OPV for HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu.

  • Personnel available for sustainment/rotation.

 

Measures

NZDF OPRES and RNZN Publications (as listed above).

Personnel were available for sustainment/rotation for HMNZ Ships Manawanui and Kahu, but only through careful management and by moving them to areas of highest priority, while accepting gaps elsewhere.

Note 1: Maritime operations under ECs 1, 2, and 3. (See details on ECs at the start of this section).

Note: Subject to availability and the Government’s requirements, tasking of these vessels, the IPVs and particularly the OPVs, may take place in other ECs.

Costs for Output Expense 5 (GST Exclusive)

Actual
2007/08
($ million)		 Category Main
Estimates
($ million)		 Supplementary
Estimates
($ million)		 Actual
2008/09
($ million)
  Expenditure      
29.752 Personnel 41.377 36.102 36.872
10.298 Operating 17.164 14.108 13.381
0.058 Losses on Foreign Exchange - - 1.617
3.167 Depreciation 24.402 8.600 5.613
14.939 Capital Charge 21.709 24.049 24.049
58.214 Total Expenses 104.652 82.859 81.532
  Income      
61.541 Revenue Crown 104.266 82.150 82.150
0.117 Revenue Department 0.142 0.340 0.254
0.294 Revenue Other 0.244 0.369 0.306
0.746 Gains on Foreign Exchange - 1.901 2.101
62.698 Total Income 104.652 84.760 84.811
4.484 Net Surplus (Deficit) - 1.901 3.279
         
  Cost by Output      
24.918 Output 5.1 51.760 37.548 36.908
33.296 Output 5.2 52.892 45.311 44.624

The NZDF is appropriated for expenditure excluding remeasurements. Remeasurements are defined under the Public Finance Act as a revision of a future obligation that changes the carrying amount of an asset or liability. The total approved appropriation in 2008/09 for this output expense was $84.166 million and the total expenditure excluding remeasurements was $79.915 million. There was no unappropriated expenditure for this output expense.

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