To reduce the number of repetitive statements on performance measurement within the tables that follow, a standard performance measurement specification, used as the basis for the presentation of all operational force element outputs, is provided as the first table of the NZDF Outputs. The table details the key measurement areas used in the performance assessment process. The Standard Performance Measurement Table should be read in conjunction with the operational force element output tables.
Method of Calculating the Asset Value of Output Expenses
When calculating the Asset Value of each NZDF Output Expense (within the tables that follow), the depreciable replacement value of fixed assets and gross inventories of each NZDF Cost Centre were uploaded into the Defence Costing System (DCS) model to calculate Total Asset Value. The Asset Value recorded in the tables for each Output Expense is greater than the net Book Value and recognises the investment required to maintain existing capabilities for the long term.
Output Expense/Output Scope and Descriptions
For consistency with the Scope statements for each NZDF Output Expense within the Estimates of Appropriations (Vote Defence Force) it is understood that the Description statements of the NZDF Output Expenses/Outputs (in all cases) in the following tables are qualified by the limitation or scope – “in accordance with the NZDF Output Plan specifications”.
Standard Performance Measurement Table for Operational Force Outputs
Description
This table sets out the standard layout used in the presentation of Performance Measurement within the operational force output tables.
Performance Measurement
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Measurement Areas |
Measures |
Remarks |
- Performance Evaluation. Output performance is assessed by:
- The Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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MoD Evaluation Division.
- Conduct output evaluation to confirm output specification is consistent with defence policy and to examine whether the output is being delivered in the quantity and quality that meets policy objectives.
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- Policy validation from:
- current strategic guidance,
- existing defence policy, and
- Service documentation relevant to the Force Element
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- Applicable to operational force element outputs only.
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NZDF Inspector General.
- Evaluate military capability through the NZDF Operational Preparedness Reporting System (OPRES).
- Output delivery is evaluated in both quantity (force structure) and quality (preparedness) terms with the emphasis being on the quality dimension.
- Monitor and evaluate the results of OPRES; provide an independent audit function of OPRES.
- Conduct a programme of evaluations of force elements.
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- The OPRES reporting regime includes Biannual Operational Preparedness Reports and Special Reports on a change of preparedness state.
- Where appropriate and practicable, operational evaluation will be conducted by external agencies; by Allied Forces, for example,
- 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% or better achievement rate is expected.
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| Measurement |
Measurement Areas |
Measures |
Remarks |
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- The quality dimension is assessed against the Force Element’s preparedness to perform in four Key Measurement Areas (KMAs):
- Readiness
- Combat Viability
- Deployability
- Sustainability
[See page 63/64- Preparedness for definitions of these terms] |
- The objective for each Force Element is to achieve a “P1” assessment (fully prepared at the required level of capability) in each of the four KMAs used to measure preparedness.
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- 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 summarised in the KPI table at Part C; details are contained in the NZDF OPRES Directive.
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- Each Force or Force Element is to be assessed against:
- Readiness – having completed the required individual and unit training to bring it to a state where it can complete final preparation within the designated response times for applicable Employment Contexts.
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- This requires each Force or Force Element to conduct a programme of readiness training against Mission Essential Tasks for applicable Employment Contexts in accordance with single Service Directives and Training Instructions.
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- Combat Viability – the in-theatre ability to achieve its military tasks for Employment Contexts using current resources. Combat Viability includes effective standardisation when working with friendly forces.
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- Applicable Employment Contexts (ECs) are all or some of ECs 1- 5. (See pages 61-63 for a description of ECs).
- Assessed with reference to Collective Proficiency and Equipment Condition in accordance with the appropriate Operational Readiness Criteria Statement.
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- Deployability - capable of reaching OLOC (OLOC generation) and completing final preparation for appropriate Employment Contexts - thereby becoming available for deployment.
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- ECs as detailed above.
- This requires extra readiness training and stores in accordance with the appropriate Operational Readiness Criteria Statement. [Additional funding may also be required.]
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- Sustainability - with personnel and resources available for the sustainment/rotation of deployed elements for a given period of operations.
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- In accordance with the appropriate Operational Readiness Criteria Statement.
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| Measurement |
Measurement Areas |
Measures |
Remarks |
- The Services and Headquarters Joint Force New Zealand (HQ JFNZ).
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- Component Commanders (Navy, Army and Air Force) and relevant HQ JFNZ staff:
- Evaluate military capability through visits, Post Activity Report analysis, and exercise and readiness reporting systems.
- Services’ Inspector Generals:
- Monitor and evaluate the results of OPRES and provide a specialist audit function for OPRES.
- Conduct a programme of evaluations of force elements. (For Navy this function is conducted by the Maritime Operational Evaluation Team (MOET).
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- As above.
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- As above.
- The relevant staff at HQ JFNZ will focus on the “joint” aspects of OPRES.
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- 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 NZDF Statement Of Intent for the year.
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- In accordance with the auditing standards of the Auditor-General of New Zealand.
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