Section 2: Revisions to Defence Outcomes and Planned Performance

Section 2: Revisions to Defence Outcomes and Planned Performance

2.1 Outcomes and Performance Information

Each outcome is described below together with its related programs, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of the Department of Defence in achieving Government outcomes.

3. 
   Structure of Defence’s Outcomes
   

Outcome 1 Strategy

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  analysing international security circumstances to develop and provide advice to decision-makers on the strategic policy options available to Government in pursuit of Australia’s Strategic Defence Interests as outlined in the 2016 Defence White Paper;
  
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  maintaining and building a defence capability that underpins Australia’s security and prosperity and provides options for a credible response wherever Australia's Strategic Defence Interests are engaged; and
  
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  strengthening Australia’s defence relationships with our ally the United States and our international partners.
  

Australia’s security is ultimately enhanced by the quality of our international relationships with partners in the region and globally. This is achieved by a continuing focus on defence international engagement, to build bilateral and multilateral relationships with regional defence and security forces.

A critical challenge under Outcome 1 lies in balancing support for current operations, and positioning Defence for the future, with the strategy and capability to manage an increasingly complex strategic environment.

The primary focus of Outcome 1 is on maintaining the capacity to support current commitments and provide strategic response options to the Government to meet the range of potential future security contingencies. It also includes working collaboratively with our neighbours and the broader international defence community, and contributing to coalition operations in support of Australia's national interests. As well as the provision of military capabilities, this outcome encompasses all of the policy, command and support functions undertaken by the organisation.

Defence's administered appropriations relating to superannuation, housing support services for current and retired Defence personnel and Other Administered are covered by Outcome 1. Apart from supporting current operations, which are described in detail under Outcomes 2 and 3, the priorities that will be progressed under Outcome 1 in 2016-17 are:

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  implementing the 2016 Defence White Paper, Integrated Investment Program, and Defence Industry Policy Statement;
  
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  implementing the recommendations of the First Principles Review of Defence; and
  
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  continuing the commitment to the recruitment and retention of ADF personnel.
  

Linked Programs

Outcome 1 Resources

16. 
    Total Budgeted Resources Available for Outcome 1
    

Table 16: Total Budgeted Resources Available for Outcome 1 (Continued)

Contributions to Outcome 1

17. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.1 Strategic Policy and Intelligence
    

18. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.2 Navy Capabilities
    

19. 
    Navy Deliverables (Unit Availability Days)^[1]
    

1. 
   A Unit Availability Day (UAD) is a day when a unit is materially ready and its personnel state and level of competence enables the unit to safely perform tasks in the unit’s normal operating environment, immediately.
   
2. 
   Major Combatants comprises Adelaide Class Frigates (FFG), Anzac Class Frigates (FFH), Collins Class Submarines (CCSM) and Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (DDG). UAD decrease due to amendments to planned maintenance schedules.
   
3. 
   Minor Combatants comprises Armidale Class Patrol Boats (ACPB), Cape Class Patrol Boats (CCPB) and Coastal Minehunters (MHC). UAD increase due to the leasing of two new CCPB in April and May 2017.
   
4. 
   Amphibious and Afloat Support comprises the Oil Tanker (AO), Replenishment Ship (AOR), Landing Ship Dock (LSD) and Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD). UAD decrease due to defects across platforms, and amendments to planned maintenance schedules.
   
5. 
   Maritime Teams comprises Clearance Diving, Deployable Geospatial Support and Mobile Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) teams.
   
6. 
   Hydrographic Force comprises the hydrographic ships, survey motor launches, chart production office and meteorological and oceanographic centres.
   

20. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.3 Army Capabilities
    

21. 
    Army Deliverables (Rate of Effort – Flying Hours)^[1]
    

1. 
   B-206B Last Helicopter Qualification Course planned in 2018 before transition to AIR 9000 Ph 7HATS (Navy).
   
2. 
   
   

22. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.4 Air Force Capabilities
    

23. 
    Air Force Deliverables (Flying Hours)
    

1. 
   PC-9/A hours expected to decrease by 904 hours in 2016-17 due to reduced training and aircraft availability.
   
2. 
   KA350 hours expected to decrease by 400 hours in 2016-17 due to reduced aircraft availability.
   
3. 
   C-17A Globemaster III hours expected to increase by 800 hours in 2016-17 due to operational assignment.
   
4. 
   KC-30A MRTT hours expected to increase by 2,900 hours in 2016-17 due to operational assignment.
   
5. 
   CL-604 Challenger hours expected to decrease by 242 hours in 2016-17 due to reduced tasking.
   
6. 
   F/A-18A/B Hornet hours expected to increase by 4,300 hours in 2016-17 due to operational assignment.
   
7. 
   Hawk 127 hours expected to decrease by 1,000 hours in 2016-17 due to reduced training and aircraft availability.
   

24. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.5 Joint Operations Command
    

25. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.6 Vice Chief of Defence Force
    

26. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.7 Capability Acquisition and Sustainment
    
    
    

27. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.8 Defence Executive Support
    
    
    
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29. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.9 Estate and Infrastructure Group
    

30. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.10 Chief Information Officer
    

31. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.11 Defence People
    

32. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.12 Defence Science and Technology
    

33. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.13 Chief Finance Officer
    

34. 
    Cost Summary for Program 1.14 Defence Force Super Benefits
    

35. 
    Cost Summary for Administered Program 1.15 Defence Force Superannuation Nominal Interest
    

36. 
    Cost Summary for Administered Program 1.16 Housing Assistance
    

37. 
    Cost Summary for Administered Program 1.17 Other Administered
    

Outcome 2 Strategy

Outcome 2 Resources

38. 
    Total Budgeted Resources Available for Outcome 2
    

Contributions to Outcome 2

39. 
    Cost Summary for Program 2.1 Operations Contributing to the Security of the Immediate Neighbourhood
    

40. 
    Cost Summary for Program 2.2 Operations Supporting Wider Interests
    

Outcome 3 Strategy

Outcome 3 Resources

41. 
    Total Budgeted Resources Available for Outcome 3
    

Contributions to Outcome 3

42. 
    Cost Summary for Program 3.1 Defence Contribution to National Support Tasks in Australia