Defence Expenditure: Budget Documents
Selected info of interest (eg "days at sea" matters etc) as discussed on these forums recently. From Vote Defence Force 2008/09 Main Estimates Performance Information available at
http://www.nzdf.mil.nz/downloads/pd...-nzdf-2008-09-main-estimates-perform-info.pdf
Page 29/30: Military Hydrography, and Hydrographic Data Collection and Processing for LINZ (M22)
HMNZS RESOLUTION available to conduct military hydrography, and hydrographic tasks for LINZ under contract. The Deployable Hydrographic Support Unit (DHSU) available to conduct military hydrography either independently or in support of other NZDF force elements. The Hydrographic Business Unit available to support the collection and processing programmes.
Mission Availability and Planned Sea-Days for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).
• HMNZS RESOLUTION will be mission available for 236 days during which 100 to 115 will be at sea. Of this total, 2,975 survey miles on hydrographic tasks will be on contract to LINZ.
Page 30: Note 1: Military hydrography under Employment Contexts (ECs) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (See details on ECs earlier in Part 2.1).*
Note 2: The ability for HMNZS RESOLUTION and the Deployable Hydrographic Support Unit (DHSU) to leverage opportunities to help achieve the OS20/20 Vision and also provide Output Expense Mine Countermeasures (MCM) and MCM Diving Forces products (predominantly Q route surveys) will continue to be explored, commensurate with this primary output expense tasking.
Page 32/33: Mine Countermeasures (MCM) and MCM Diving Forces (M22)
MCM Support Vessel (HMNZS MANAWANUI) and Operational Diving Team available for military tasks.
Mission Availability, Planned Sea-Days, and Diving Hours for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).
• HMNZS MANAWANUI will be mission available for 236 days, of which 50 to 65 days will be at sea.
• HMNZS KAHU will be mission available for 236 days, of which 40 to 55 days will be at sea.
• The Diving Team will spend approximately 360 hours (target range 340-380 hours) on operational dive training and MCM readiness training in diving techniques for the disposal of mines and other explosive devices. (The diving hours refer to actual time in the water).
Page 34: Note 1: MCM operations under Employment Contexts (ECs) 1 and 2, and independent diving tasks under ECs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (See details on ECs earlier in Part 2.1).*
Note 2: When HMNZS MANAWANUI is deployed outside of New Zealand waters, HMNZS KAHU will undertake the tasks of MCM Support Vessel on the New Zealand station. When not deployed in this role, HMNZS KAHU will operate as part of the Naval Patrol Forces).
Page 37: Naval Combat Forces (M22)
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.
Mission Availability and Planned Sea Days for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).
• 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.
Page 38: Note 1: Maritime operations under Employment Contexts (ECs) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (See details on ECs earlier in Part 2.1).*
Note 3: Deployment Impact - consecutive deployments of the Naval Combat Force elements for six months, on similar missions, are likely to have an adverse impact on training.
Page 38/39: Naval Helicopter Forces (M22)
Three SH-2G(NZ) Seasprite helicopters available for military tasks - from a total fleet of five Seasprite helicopters.
Planned Seasprite Flying Hours for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).
1,406 hours, made up as follows:
• For flying while embarked with force elements of the Navy, a total of 453 hours (target range 430-475 hours).
• For shore-based readiness training - a total of 953 hours (target range 905-1,000 hours).
Page 40: Note 1: Predominantly maritime operations under Employments Contexts (ECs) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (See details on ECs earlier in Part 2.1).
Note 2: The RNZAF is responsible for the training of RNZN Seasprite helicopter aircrew and the provision and training of Ship’s Flights maintenance personnel, for operational employment by the RNZN.
Page 40/41: Naval Patrol Forces (M22)
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).
OPV Mission Availability and Planned Sea-Days for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).
• 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.
The IPVs, HMNZ Ships ROTOITI, HAWEA, PUKAKI and TAUPO, available for military tasks and MAO&T.
IPV Mission Availability and Planned Sea-Days for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).
• HMNZS ROTOITI will be mission available for 235 days, of which 115 to 140 days will be at sea.
• HMNZS HAWEA will be mission available for 235 days, of which 105 to 125 days will be at sea.
• HMNZS PUKAKI will be available for 20 to 40 days at sea.
• HMNZS TAUPO will be available for 20 to 40 days at sea.
Page 42: Note 1: Maritime operations under Employment Contexts (ECs) 1, 2, and 3. (See details on ECs earlier in Part 2.1). 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.*
Page 42/43: Naval Support Forces (M22)
HMNZS ENDEAVOUR and HMNZS CANTERBURY, each with embarked Seasprite helicopter/s, as required, available for military tasks.
Mission Availability and Planned Sea-Days for the year (1 July 2008-30 June 2009).
• HMNZS ENDEAVOUR will be available for 4 to 15 days at sea.
• HMNZS CANTERBURY will be mission available for 236 days, of which 120 to 140 days will be at sea.
Page 44: Note 1: Maritime logistic support and amphibious sealift operations under Employment Contexts (ECs) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (See details on ECs earlier in Part 2.1).*
Note 2: HMNZS CANTERBURY is also capable of embarking four NH-90 helicopters (to be acquired by the NZDF in the future).
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* EC's definition: From Part 2.1 - Page 14/15
Employment Contexts
Strategic guidance provides information on the circumstances in which the Government may choose to use military forces. The NZDF uses this guidance to develop geographically grouped Employment Contexts. Employment Contexts are descriptions of representative and illustrative security events for which there is a likelihood that a New Zealand Government would expect to make a military response should they occur. Employment Contexts are selected through assessment of New Zealand’s geo-strategic situation and international security trends. The Employment Contexts are chosen on the basis of their likelihood of occurrence in the near and longer terms and the consequences for New Zealand’s Defence Outcomes if the NZDF was unable to provide an appropriate response. Employment Contexts include high level Operational Concepts which, in turn, drive Services’ and joint Mission Essential Tasks (METs), that is, those tasks that the deployed forces must be able to perform. The METs drive the priorities for the Services’ and joint annual training activities and which determine the output parameters that need to be delivered in order to meet the Government’s requirements. The Employment Contexts also designate the anticipated time (known as the Response Time) available for the final preparation of force elements for their operational deployment; this affects the level of capability that must be maintained on an annual basis. Concepts for Operations and Contingency Plans can then be developed for relevant Employment Contexts. Current Employment Context Operational Concepts list the most likely force elements that would be involved in each security event. These force element lists are a guide only and are not exhaustive; each security event may require the addition or deletion of some force elements. Employment Contexts provide the detail that ensures the NZDF output quality dimension is consistent with defence policy. The Employment Contexts (ECs), which are covered in more detail in the NZDF Output Plan and other NZDF-internal documents, are as follows:
• EC 1 - Security Challenges and Defence Tasks in New Zealand and its environs:
− EC 1A - Illegal exploitation of marine resources within the New Zealand EEZ, and other low-level threats to New Zealand territorial sovereignty.
− EC 1B - Natural and manmade disasters.
− EC 1C - Support to the delivery and maintenance of essential services in exceptional circumstances, including the hosting of major events.
− EC 1D - Terrorist and Asymmetric Threats.
− EC 1E - Support for Antarctic presence.
• EC 2 - Security Challenges to New Zealand’s Interests in the South Pacific:
− EC 2A - Illegal exploitation of marine resources within South Pacific EEZs, and other low-level threats to South Pacific nations’ territorial sovereignty.
− EC 2B - Natural and manmade disasters.
− EC 2C - State failure or fragility leading to internal conflict and/or humanitarian crisis.
− EC 2D - Terrorist Threats.
− EC 2E - Challenges to legitimate governments, including civil war and secessionist conflict.
• EC 3 - Challenges to New Zealand and Australia Common Security Interests:
− EC 3A - Illegal exploitation of marine resources within Australia’s EEZ, and other low-level threats to Australia’s territorial sovereignty.
− EC 3B - Natural or manmade disasters.
− EC 3C - External aggression against Australia.
− EC 3D - Terrorist or Asymmetric Threats.
• EC 4 - Security Challenges to New Zealand’s Interests in the Asia-Pacific Region:
− EC 4A - Aggression to alter maritime boundaries or seize resources, or threats to freedom of navigation.
− EC 4B - Natural or manmade disasters.
− EC 4C - State failure or fragility leading to internal conflict and/or humanitarian crisis.
− EC 4D - Terrorist Threats.
− EC 4E - Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation.
− EC 4F - Inter-State conflict.
− EC 4G - Acts of piracy and people smuggling.
• EC 5 - Security Challenges to New Zealand’s Interests in Global Peace and Security:
− EC 5A - Aggression to alter maritime boundaries or seize resources, or threats to freedom of navigation.
− EC 5B - Unresolved conflict or conflict resolution process where protagonists have sought third party resolution assistance.
− EC 5C - State failure or fragility leading to internal conflict and/or humanitarian crisis.
− EC 5D - Terrorist Threats.
− EC 5E - WMD proliferation.
− EC 5F - Contravention of international norms that triggers a multi-national response.
− EC 5G - Major breakdown in international security leading to wide-scale war.
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