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What are a Marines Engineers roles on shore?
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Assist the fleet in:
- System specification.
- System certification.
- Acquisition and through-life support
- Machine trials
- Training and management
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As an officer, what is a ME responsible for?
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- Heavily involved with resource management.
- Assigning & scheduling personnel, assists, equipment and finances to a specific task.
- Ashore, responsible for the provisions of financial estimates or technology progression.
- Logistics support of planned and defect maintenance utilising onboard resources.
- Developing hazard risk assessments.
- Managing the welfare and administration of Marine Technician Sailors.
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What is the military training for an ME officer?
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- A familiarisation course as an undergraduate for 2 weeks at HMAS CRESWELL, Jervis Bay, NSW (RANC).
- officer development.
- general Navy knowledge.
- rank structure.
- Officers mess etiquette. - New Entry Officer Course (NEOC).
- HMAS CRESWELL.
- 22 weeks.
- general service skills.
- develop attributes for efficient management of Naval personnel and assets.
- Officer development.
- Arms and Defence training.
- Defence Studies.
- Team building activities.
- Swim test.
- drill and ceremonial training.
- oral written communication.
- naval message writing.
- management and leadership.
4
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What are the requirements for the swim test?
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- 50m lap, using 3 safety strokes.
- 3m safety jump.
- 10m underwater swim.
- 15min treading water (overalls optional).
5
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What is the initial Employment Training for an ME?
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- Engineering Officer Application Course (EOAC).
- HMAS CERBERUS, Vic.
- Split into 3 parts:
- 5 weeks, EOAC common
- 1 week road trip to ADF delegates and organisations.
- 12 specific ME course, focus on:
- Propulsion systems.
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
- Auxillary systems.
- Warship construction.
6
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What are the top 4 highest ranks in the Navy
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Admiral of fleet
Admiral
Vice admiral
Rear admiral
7
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What are the top 5 ranks in the Air Force?
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Marshal of the RAAF Air chief marshal Air Marshal Air Vice Marshal Air commodore
8
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Who are in the Navy senior leadership group
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Chief of Navy Deputy chief of navy Commander of Australian fleet Head of Navy capability Head of Navy engineering Warrant officer of the Navy
9
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What are a Marine Engineer’s Roles?
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Responsible for the ship’s:
- Structures.
- Propulsion steering systems.
- Electric generation.
- Auxiliary machinery.
- Engines.
- Automatic and remote control systems.
- Hydraulics.
- Air conditioning.
- Refrigeration.
- Ventilation.
- Fuel quality.
- Storage and transfer.
- Onboard aviation facilities.
- Sewerage systems.
- Fire detection and suppressant systems.
10
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Who is the governor-general of Australia?
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Sir Peter Cosgrove
11
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Who is the Chief of the Navy?
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Vice Admiral Tim Barrett
12
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Who is the Deputy chief of the navy?
A
Rear Admiral Michael Van Balen
13
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Who is the Commander of the Australian Fleet?
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Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer
14
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Who is Head of Navy capability?
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Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead
15
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Who is head of Navy Engineering?
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Rear admiral Michael Uzzell
16
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Who is Warrant Officer of the navy?
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Warrant Officer Martin Holzberger
17
Q
Who are the Defence Ministers?
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Kevin Andrews
Stuart Robert
Darren Chester
18
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What is Command?
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The AUTHORITY which a commander in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
19
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What is Leadership?
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- The ART of influencing, motivating and directing people to achieve a common goal.
- setting the example.
- knowing everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.
- being able to lead from the front, middle and back.
20
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What is Management?
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The PROCESS of planning, organising, directing and controlling in pursuit of common goals.
21
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What are the roles of the ANZAC Frigate?
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- Air defence
- anti-sub warfare
- surveillance
- reconnaissance
- interdiction
22
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What are the specifications of the ANZAC Frigate?
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- 164 Company.
- Propulsion, 1 General Electric Gas Turbine.
- 2 MTU Diesel engines, driving 2 propellers.
- 27 knots
- Aircraft: 1 Seahawk
23
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What are the weapons Systems on the ANZAC Frigate?
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- 1 5-inch MK 45 automatic rapid fire gun.
- Sea Sparrow anti-air missile system.
- 2 MK 32 triple-mounted anti-sub torpedoes.
- 6, 50-calibre machine guns.
24
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During the service life of ships, what do ME’s do?
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- monitor failure.
- develop and evaluate proposed modifications.
- repair schemes.
- supervise and evaluate equipment trials.
25
What are the fitness requirements?
- 15 push ups.
- 20 sit ups.
- 6.1 shuttle run.
26
What is the Junior Officers leadership course?
- after employment training.
- 6 weeks.
- HMAS CRESWELL
- prepares new officers for their role as Divisional Officer.
27
What are the Navy values?
- honest
- honour
- integrity
- courage
- loyalty
- innovation
- teamwork
- professionalism
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What is saluting ? where did it originate?
It is the sign of respect and greeting the of a senior member of the ADF. The junior initiates and the senior responds
It originated from knights who would lift their helmet visors, opening their defences, showing trust and respect
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What is the history of the Navy?
- originated at the British colonisation of Australia in 1788.
- 1st Naval forces established in 1901.
- King George V in granted the title of Royal Australian Navy in 1911
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What are the roles of the ARMiDALE patrol boat?
- front line of defence for Australia's maritime boundaries.
| - principle maritime patrol and response element of Australia's national civil survey program.
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What are the specs of the ARMIDALE patrol boat?
- 2 MTU M70 2320 KW Diesel engines.
- 25 knots
- 20 company
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What are the weapons on the ARMIDALE patrol boat?
Raffael typhoon 25mm automatic stabilised canon
33
What are the roles of the MINEHUNTER?
- modified for Australian conditions to identify and remove sea mines
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What are the specs of the MINEHUNTER?
- 26 km/h
- company of 36-40
- GEC Marconi 2093 sonar system.
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What are the weapons aboard the MINEHUNTER?
- 1, 30mm DSOB rapid fire cannon.
- 2, 0.5 calibre machine guns.
- 2, SUTEC double eagle mine disposal vehicles.
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What is operation RESOLUTE?
- commenced on 17th July 2006,
- Protecting Australia's exclusive economic zone.
- it includes the prevention of:
- unauthorised arrivals.
- illegal fishing and smuggling.
- Maritime terrorism.
- piracy, Robert and violence at sea.
- Marine pollution
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What is TALISMAN SABRE?
A series of exercises conducted bienally in Australia with US troops, training for a combined task force operation.
38
What small arms are used in the Navy?
- 870P Shotgun
- F88 Austeyr Assault rifle
- F89A1 minimi LMG
- Hi-Power pistol
- M4A1 carbine
39
What Naval guns are used in the Navy?
- Mark 45
| - Mark 75
40
What missiles are used in the navy?
- evolved sea sparrow surface to air missile
- Harpoon anti - ship cruise missile
- standard missile surface to air missile
41
What anti-missile and close-in weapon systems are used in the Navy?
- DS30B rapid fire canon
- M2HB-QCB browning heavy machine gun
- mini-typhoon close-in weapon system
- Nulka active missile decoy
- Phalanx anti-ship missile defence
- typhoon close-in weapons system
42
What torpedoes are used in the Navy?
- Mark 44 active homing torpedo
- Mark 46 active acoustic homing torpedo
- Mark 48 wire guided acoustic homing torpedo
- MU90 Fire-and-forget torpedo
43
What aircraft is used in the Navy?
- AS 350BA Squirrel light utility helicopter
- Bell 429 training and utility helicopter
- MH-60R Seahawk anti-sub/anti-surface/search and rescue
- MRH90 Taipan multi role helicopter
- S-70B-2 Seahawk anti-sub helicopter
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What is the Amphibious Assault ship?
Also known as the Landing Helicopter Dock, is one of the most capable and sophisticated air-land-sea amphibious deployment systems in the world.
Will be able to land a force of over 1000 personnel by helicopter and water craft.
45
Which Guided Missile Frigates are currently in the Navy?
HMAS Darwin
HMAS Melbourne (III)
HMAS Newcastle
HMAS Sydney (IV)
46
Which Landing Ship, Dock's are currently in the Navy?
HMAS Choules
47
What Minehunters are currently in the Navy?
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HMAS Diamantina (II)
HMAS Gascoyne (II)
HMAS Hawkesbury (II)
HMAS Huon (II)
HMAS Norman (II)
HMAS Yarra (IV)
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48
On completion of the EOAC where are you posted?
To a sea-going ship as an Assistant MEO.
Issued with an engineering requirements journal.
This helps prepare for the Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency examination board (after 12-18 months sea training).
This will qualify the individual to become a Deputy MEO.
49
What is involved in maintenance engineering?
- in charge of a team of technical personnel and facilities associated with the day-to-day maintenance and equipment overhaul.
- as a Jnr engineer you will be in charge of a smaller team of approximately 30 tradespersons.
- at a Jnr level you may be in charge of a sub-unit of ten to 20 vehicles.
- day-to-day maintenance planning and execution via workforce tasking, logistics movement, repair parts allocation and long-term vehicle and equipment allocation.
- in the Navy, small teams of highly qualified tradespersons conducting on-water maintenance or wharf-based refits.
50
What is involved in Design Engineering?
- is the use of an engineers professional skills to sign off on system or equipment to ensure the continued safety and seaworthiness.
- three main areas: bringing a new capability into service (acquisition), in-service support (sustainment), or removal from service (disposal).
- based within the System Program Office (SPO) in the Defence Material Organisation (DMO).
51
What is at HMAS Coonawarra?
- where border integrity operations occur.
- major RAN and multi national exercises and ops.
- services such as fuel, electrical power, compressed air, sewerage disposal, oily waste suction and defueling are available.
52
What is at HMAS Cairns?
- 900 Navy and civilian personnel and is home port to 14 vessels.
- provides maintenance, logistics, and administrative support for Cairns based units.
53
What are the roles of the defence ministers?
- strategic policy.
- operations.
- intelligence and security.
- force structure.
- military justice system.
- defence export controls.
54
What current ships are in the Navy's?
- Amphibious Assault ship.
- Frigate helicopter.
- Guided missile frigate.
- Landing ship, Dock.
- Minehunter, coastal
- Patrol boat
- Subs
- Surveying ship
- Ancillary craft.
55
What new ships are in the Navy?
The Air Warfare Destroyer.
- approx. 180 crew.
- Horizon search radar.
- Aegis Weapon system.
- EW suite.
56
What Operations are the Navy involved in?
- Render safe
- Accordian
- Manitou
- Resolute
- Slipper
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What is operation Render Safe?
- The removal of Explosive Remnants of War.
- currently taking place in Bougnaville, Papua New Guinea
- 500 personnel, majority based on HMAS Choules.
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What is operation Accordion?
- is to support the sustainment of ADF operations in the Middle East.
- Around 550 ADF personnel work under Op Accordion to provide support to Ops Slipper and Manitou.
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What is operation Manitou?
- Promote maritime security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East region, (Gulf of Aden)
- Ensures Australia's safe and open access to the region while fostering trade and commence.
- Australian Navy support the U.S. Combined maritime forces to defeat terrorism, prevent piracy, encourage regional cooperation and promote safe maritime environment.
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What is operation Slipper?
- Australia's military contribution to the international security assistance force in Afgahnistan.
- Involves the training and advising of Afghan National Security Forces.
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What are the roles of a junior officer aboard a RAN vessel?
- Officer of the day duties (OOD).
- directly responsible for the safety and security of the ship and personnel on board.
- Ancillary duties Amy also include:
- environmental officer.
- safety officer
- combat survivability officer
- refit liaison officer
62
What is at HMAS Cerberus?
Primary role is Navy personnel training, with the establishment of four Tri-service schools over the last 13 years, this role has been extended to training army navy and Air Force
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What is at HMAS CRESWELL?
Consists of the RAN college and four other departments. The school of survivability and ships safety teaches fire fighting, damage control and nuclear, biological and chemical defence.
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What is at HMAS Albatross?
Largest operational Naval establishment, and the Navy's only air station. The primary task is to support the three Naval air squadrons, which provide air support to the fleet.
- 723 Squadron
- 816 Squadron
- NUSQN 808
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What is fleet base East and West?
Also known as HMAS Stirling (West) and HMAS Kuttabul (East)
- HMAS Stirling's primary purpose is to provide operational and logistics support to the RAN ships, subs and aircraft based in WA.
- HMAS Kuttabul's primary role is to provide administrative, training and logistics support to defence personnel, both uniform and civilian, employed within the Sydney area.
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Who is chief of the defence force?
Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin
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