The measurement of the performance of operationally deployed forces (i.e. activated force elements) is achieved in terms of successful completion of the task or mission within the resources allocated. For those outputs that are not activated within a given year, OPRES provides for the evaluation and reporting of the operational preparedness of NZDF force elements at DLOC. OPRES, which is part of the wider Defence Performance Management System (DPMS), reports to CDF on the standards reached against the standards set as a measure of output delivery. OPRES also now informs CDF and the Minister of Defence on the forecast capability of the force elements of the NZDF.
The NZDF Inspector General monitors and evaluates the OPRES that provides data on the preparedness of designated force elements at assigned Levels of Capability and Response Times for activation as required. NZDF operational force elements report their preparedness against the output specifications. Each force element reports at six-monthly intervals. Special reports may also be generated to notify an unexpected change to the preparedness state.
Underpinning OPRES is a broad regime of evaluations, including assessments carried out during military exercises, competitions, routine tests of achievement and proficiency, and operational, technical and administrative inspections. Whenever possible, external evaluation by members of allied forces is also arranged.
In addition, OPRES provides data for two other important functions. Firstly, it assists in the corporate management of resources to ensure the efficient delivery of NZDF outputs, and, secondly, the results of OPRES inform the processes within the Capability Management Framework (CMF). In this latter respect, any standing deficiencies in output delivery are examined during the on-going development of the NZDF’s future capability.
The NZDF OPRES continues to be refined. Recent improvements include the requirement for the system to be more forward looking (future predictive) and to more clearly identify the impact of risks involved should the force elements be required to deploy on operations.
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