David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 March 2012:

With reference to Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships and personnel development:

(1) What is the proposed posted strength of the LHD.

(2) What is the breakdown of personnel posted to the LHD in each of the service areas (ie. army, navy and airforce).

(3) What will the ORBAT be, including the: (a) size; (b) nature; (c) Corps, Category or Mustering; and (d) ranks.

(4) Can details be provided of how the members will be stationed aboard, including: (a) if it will be a posting or short-term secondment; and (b) the length of time.

(5) Which service area will have command over personnel.

(6) What allowances will be paid to members on board.

(7) Does the department currently have technically proficient personnel for each component of the LHD, in particular, for high voltage ancillaries.

(8) What tri-service training has been conducted to prepare members for employment aboard the LHD.

(9) Where will members be sourced from, for example, from a single brigade, ship or group.

(10) Has a tri-service training continuum been developed.