ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY
Office of Fleet Operational Readiness
MINUTE
PHL 3485-0001
9 Jun 20
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HMNZS OTAGO DIRECTED LEVEL OF CAPABILITY (DLOC) WORK UP –
FORCE PROTECTION TRAINING PERIOD ALONGSIDE DISTRICT AMMUNITION
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DEPOT, KAURI POINT 12-15 APR 20
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References: A.
MCC Directive 01/20 Force Generation Directive 2020 – AMEND 1
B.
NZDF Annual Plan 19/20
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C.
NZ Fleet Plan (Lighthouse)
D.
NZBR 99(1)
E.
BR 8988
F.
Email: Operations Manager DMMG to FWO 0825 28 May 20
Introduction
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1.
This Minute provides administrative and coordinating instructions for the
execution of the Force Protection (FP) harbour phase of HMNZS OTAGO (OTA)
Work Up (WUP). OTA will conduct a Directed Level of Capability (DLOC) WUP, over
the period 02-19 Jun 20, iaw refs A, B, C and D. Ref A directs OTA to undertake FP
coaching and assessment as part of the aforementioned activity. The Ship is
required to react and posture accordingly to changes in RINGFENCE state up to and
including RINGFENCE STATE AMBER and s. 6(a)
2.
RNZN MOET is directed by ref A to control and coordinate the OTA force
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generation process. In order to provide a realistic and meaningful training OTA will
conduct an
exercise operational port visit to a fictional port which will enable the Ship
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to exercise its FP organisation. Real world, OTA will berth at the District Ammunition
Depot (DAD) – Kauri Point (KP) over the period 12-15 Jun 20.
Aim
3.
The aim of the DAD visit is to train and exercise OTA in FP procedures within a
secure training area which will allow the implementation of meaningful and realistic
training scenarios. The DAD visit will also enable the Ship’s Company to gain some
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respite (outside of exercise periods) post an intensive period of training at sea.
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Restrictions within the boundaries DAD
4.
DAD is a secure operational NZDF ammunition storage facility and it is
therefore subject to stringent entry and area transit protocols that must be adhered to
at all times, the following is to be adhered to without question or exception:
a.
Vehicle Access: All vehicles operated within the boundaries of DAD (KP)
must be diesel – private vehicles may not enter DAD however, there is
secure parking available at the gate for Ship’s Company Usage. Ship’s
service and delivery vehicles are subject to sub-para C;
b.
Pedestrian Access: There is strictly no pedestrian access within the
confines of DAD unless authorised by security staff. OTA is responsible
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for ensure personnel are shuttled to and from the gate from the wharf area
IAW with the below;
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c.
Security Escort: All vehicles requiring access to OTA must be escorted
by DAD Security within the confines of DAD (this includes OTA shuttles to
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and from the main gate. OTA is to coordinate with DAD security staff via
s. 6(a)
to be provided on berthing) in
order to provide escorts.
d.
Lighters/Matches and Vaping Devices: There is strictly no use of these
items whilst transiting to and from the main gate from Ship and must be
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secured on the owners person on entry into DAD;
e.
Smoking area: OTA may designate a smoking/vaping area IAW existing
protocols for visits to DAD.
f.
Cellphone Restrictions: Cell phones are to be switched off prior to
transiting from the front gate and cannot be switched on until boarding the
Ship and vice versa;
Exercise Authorities and Preapprovals
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5.
As mentioned the aim of this phase is the successful training an assessment of
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OTA FP organisations. To enable the scenario based training the following activities
have been authorised:
a.
Damage Control Exercises : Damage Control incidents will be exercised
throughout the weekend, full exercise reactions are
authorised under the
observation of MOET staff; for example upper deck speakers, main
broadcast alarms and active boundary cooling on the upper decks;
b.
Use of Blank Ammunition: The use of blank 9 mm and 5.56 mm
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ammunition is
authorised within the confines of the DAD wharf area only;
c.
Use of Pyrotechnics and Smoke: The use of pyrotechnics and smokes
is not authorise with the except of MOET operated smoke generators (use
during damage control exercises)
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d.
Use of Water space Around DAD Wharf Area: Operation of small boats
to enforce an exclusion zone and assist with berthing or unberthing is
authorised;
e.
Logistics: Refuelling whilst Alongside KP is
prohibited. OTA may take
the opportunity to resupply rations and stores whilst alongside however
must be cognisant that logistics evolutions do not interfere with training
and assessment.
Scenario and Real World
6.
For any Real World events or tasking, OTA will liaise directly with HQ JFNZ
keeping MOET informed who will communicate any requirements to DAD staff. 1982
WUP Programme and Assets
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7.
The programme for the phase is in included in enclosure one – it must be noted
this program is not to be forwarded or shared with members of HMNZS OTAGO
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Ship’s Company.
Command & Signal
8.
The MOET TL for the duration of the WUP will be LTCDR s. 9(2)(a)
RNZN,
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Operational Risk Management (ORM)
9.
All personnel are to be cognisant of the risks associated with operations at sea.
OTA is to conduct normal ORM procedures for all serials conducted throughout
WUP. In addition the MOET TL will ensure that MOET ORM is presented to MOET
staff in advance of serials where there are aspects of the serial that are not visible to
OTA Ships Company, or additional ORM elements are required. This will normally be
completed by the lead MOET staff member for that serial.
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10.
Safety. Mission first, safety always. All personnel involved in WUP need to
have a thorough understanding of "SAFE SAILOR ACTION". Ship's Company
understanding/application will be tested Note: a verbatim recital of the safe sailor
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action statement does not prove understanding. CO OTA remains responsible for the
safety of all personnel during WUP.
Briefings
a.
All Briefings for external parties have been provided
(1) MAT Detachment IC s. 9(2)(a)
– 03 June – FWO
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(2) RTS/BCT Brief Completed - 05 June – FWO
(3) FENZ – TBA – MOET DC
(4) DAD Staff – 05 June – FWO – (Site Recce to be conducted 09 June)
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(5) Defence Security – 16 March - FWA
Administration
11.
Dress. The dress for MOET personnel is RNZN 10s, MOET greens or coveralls
and ball caps. These items will be distributed to Associated MOET personnel at the
OTA MOET WUP brief or prior if arranged. Dress for civilian travel will be smart
civilian attire. Red Brassards will be utilized to indicate assessment periods.
12.
Transport. The MOET Co-ord ICW the Assistant Team Leader is to arrange all
ground transport and associated accommodation using s. 9(2)(k)
All
expenditure is to be approved by CDR MOET or FSXO. The MOET Co-ord is to
send a transport and shore accommodation plan to all MOET personnel.
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MOET Co-ordination & Administration
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13. TL. LTCDR s. 9(2)(a)
RNZN, Dteln: s. 9(2)(a)
Email:
s. 9(2)(a)
@nzdf.mil.nz ; Mobile: s. 9(2)(a)
The TL for the WUP, will act as
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the Liaison Officer for non-RNZN elements, and is the first point of contact for the
programme.
14. Detachment Co-ordinator. WOSCS s. 9(2)(a)
; Email:
s. 9(2)(a)
@nzdf.mil.nz will act as the MOET Detachment Co-ordinator and is to
be the first point of contact for assistance whilst at sea.
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s. 9(2)(a)
CDR, RNZN
CDR MOET
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Enclosures:
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HMNZS OTAGO Force Protection Programme (not for OTA eyes)
Distribution
HMNZS OTAGO
RNZN MOET
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For Information:
MCC JFNZ (Through XO MCC JFNZ)
HQ JFNZ
(Attention: J35M)
CFOR
(Attention : CoS)
ACN (P&T) (Attention : CNRCM)
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LC(M)
(Attention : CoS)
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A-2
Saturday 13 June 2020 (ALONGSIDE DAD)
TIME
EVENT
RESPONSIBLE REMARKS
0700 - 0730
Out Of Auckland DW Routine
OOD
0800
COMEX DAY ONE
FWO/OTA
1. Ringfence State BLACK
2. s. 6(a)
0815-0900
People Loitering
FWO
1. 2 Pers Loitering along
Wharf Fence Line
0850
Reporter Call to QM
DPA
1. Call to QM Requesting
phone interview with CO
2. Report Mr s. 9(2)(a)
0900
Transports Arrive North Yard DNB
A/TL
1. 2 x 40 Seater Bus
2. Embark BCT – 80 pers
(including 2 x BCT
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instructors)
3. 2 Pers 3/6 Bty to Embark
(CPL 9(2)(a) and CPL
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s. 9(2)(a)
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0940
Protest Buses arrive DAD
FWO/A/TL
1. Buses Met by MOET,
DAD Security and Escorted
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to Marshalling Area
0950
DRONE Incursion One
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1. MAT Drone to Orbit OTA
0940-1000
Protest Prep and Briefing
MOET/RTC 1. Safety Briefing and DAD
Staff
Requirements
2. Hand Held Smoke flares
issued to 3/5 pers
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0950
DRONE Incursion Two
MAT
1. MAT Drone to Orbit OTA
and Protest Group
1000-1045
Protest on wharf adjacent to OTA
MOET
1. BCT Protest Group
2. Reporter Covering
Protest attempt to get
Interview with CO (Mr
s. 9(2)(a)
3. 3/6 Bty Pers attempt to
Gain Entry Via Gang Way
4. Group Disperses after
35mins
1045-1145
Protest Group Recovery
MOET/RTS 1. Group Returns to Buses
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2. Security Escort to DAD
Gates
3. Busses return to DNB
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North Yard Gates
0730 - 1600
RF/DF EX
0730 - 1600
Force Protection - Whole Ship
Exercise
0730 - 1600
Force Protection - Whole Ship
Exercise
0730 - 1600
RF/DF EX
1130 - 1215
Lunch
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1215
Boat Incursion
MAT
1. Mat Work Boat
2. Boat to Test OTA TTPS
1400
Mentally Unstable Person Trying To
FWO
Talk Their Way Onto The OTA
1410-1450
People Loitering
FWO
1. 2 Pers Loitering Along
Wharf Fence Line taking
A-3
photo
1600
ENDEX DAY ONE
FWO/OTA
1. Ringfence State Black
2. s. 6(a)
1730 - 1830
Dinner
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Sunday 14 June 2020 (ALONGSIDE DAD)
TIME
EVENT
RESPONSIBLE REMARKS
0700 - 0730
Out Of Auckland DW Routine
OOD
0730 - 1600
RF/DF EX
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0800
COMEX DAY ONE
FWO/OTA
1. Ringfence State BLACK
2. s. 6(a)
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0730 - 1600
RF/DF EX
0815-0900
People Loitering
FWO
1. 2 Pers Loitering along
Wharf Fence Line
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0915
Reporter Brought On Board
FWO/DPA
1. Reporter hostile to NZDF
1130-1145
DRONE Incursion Three
MAT
1. Focus Drone Orbit on
Seaward Side of OTA
0730 - 1600
Force Protection - Whole Ship
Exercise
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1215
Boat Incursion
MAT
1. MAT Work Boat
2. Pers to test OTA TTPs
By fast approaches to Ship
3. Taking Photos
1245-1300
DRONE Incursion Four
MAT
1. MAT Drone to Orbit OTA
and Protest Group
1130 - 1215
Lunch
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1300
FENZ Marshal
ATL
1. FENZ Appliances to
Marshal at DAD Car Park,
Met By ATL
2. 2 x Fire Alliances
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1300 -1500
IED Explosion
MOET/FENZ 1. Fire Onboard
2. BEL (FENZ) Fire Called
3. 1 Per missing – FENZ to
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conduct search for missing
per with OTA SS and assist
with boundary cooling
3. FENZ to be escorted by
DAD Security to OTA
O/C
Directed to Raise to Arming State 2
MOET/OTA
1615
Sniper Engages OTA QM and BM
FWO
1. 2 x CAS (QM and BOS)
2. OTA RF Neutralise Sniper
and BEL STG Secure DAD
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3. OTA Raise to AMBER
4. General Recall
5. Prepare to Sail
1700
ENDEX DAY TWO
FWO/OTA
1. Ringfence State AMBER
2. s. 6(a)
3. OTA to Sail 0830
A-4
(LW0831@1.16)
1730 - 1830
Dinner
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