1. The Role of the RANR: 2011 and the Future Captain Joseph Lukaitis RFD RANR

2. Overview Snap shot of RANR past roles Current roles of RANR workforce RANR participation in the RAN Weakness of current status Propose immediate plan for change

3. Background Prior to 1992, RANR Port Divisions’ prime role was to train personnel to man Patrol Boats and Landing Craft Attack Class & Fremantle Class LCH Reserve capability peaked in 1991/92 with 7 Reserve Patrol boat crews and 2 LCH crews. Reserve not used operationally

4. Naval Reserve Roles in Defence Niche (MTO, PREL, OPLOG, GSIL) Complementary General (Health, Dentists, Psych, Chaplain, Legal, Nurses, Intelligence) Supplementary (Supply, Seaman, Engineering, Aviation, Warfare, Submariners, Reserve Diving Teams, Navy Reserve Bands) Surge (All categories and PQ’s) Special (Disaster Relief and Civil Emergency Reservists)

5. RAN Workforce at 30 June 2011 PN Training Force - 3,154 PN Trained Force - 10,842 CFTS - 331 Active Reserve Working - 2003 Active Reserve Not Working - 2577 Standby Reserve - 3968

6. Navy Reserve Participation YearActive Reservists working required 20+ days Active Reservists working < 20 days Total Active Reservists working Days worked 2008 13918381859107,717 2009 16057472352122,635 2010 15775602137137,319 2011 1165 -26% 838200380,626 -41.3% Source: Directorate of Workforce Modelling, Forecasting and Analysis - Navy It is important to note that, to be deemed ‘efficient’ and attract service conditions, a Navy Reservist MUST complete a minimum of 20 days work each year.

7. Navy Reserve Participation Continuous Full Time Service (CFTS) Source: Directorate of Workforce Modelling, Forecasting and Analysis - Navy Figures at June 30 each year, and vary month to month Year Number on CFTS 2008480 2009 521 2010477 2011 331 (reduction of 30.6%)

8. RANR – When and How Many? SupplementationEnhanced SupplementationEscalated Supplementation Current FleetNext Fleet [!]FutureFleet [?] Reference: Australian Maritime Doctrine: RAN Doctrine 1 - 2010

9. A Way Ahead Enhanced Supplementation Preparing for and increasing the number of efficient, active, working Navy Reservists. Escalated Supplementation Further expanding and surging the Active Reserve in planned response to operational tempo. ----------------------------------- Monitoring ARAE/STBY Lists Respect the contribution of every individual (NGN) Engagement with Reservists Communicate well and regularly (NGN) Career Management for Reservists Promote the wellbeing and development of all Navy people (NGN)

10. Navy Organisation 2011 Chief of Navy Commander Australian Fleet Deputy Chief of Navy and Head of Navy Capability Commodore Training Commodore Flotillas Commander Mine Warfare, Hydrographic & Patrol Force Commander Surface Force Commander Fleet Air Arm Commander Submarine Force Commodore Support Navy Strategic CommandFleet Command Head of Navy People & Reputation Head of Navy Engineering

11. Proposed Navy Organisation Chief of Navy Head of Navy Engineering Commander Australian Fleet Head of Navy People & Reputation Deputy Chief of Navy and Head of Navy Capability Commodore Training Commodore Flotillas Commander Mine Warfare, Hydrographic & Patrol Force Commander Surface Force Commander Fleet Air Arm Commander Submarine Force Commodore Support Head of Naval Reserve People & Capability Navy Strategic CommandFleet Command

12. The Role of the RANR: 2011 and the Future At the end of the 20th century, as at the beginning, not technology but human interaction with technology proved the critical element in Naval warfare.” Ronald Spector – “At Sea At War”, 2001 Thank you