The CN is also directly responsible to the Minister of Defence, with the Department of Defence administering the ADF and the Navy. Formed in 1901, as the Commonwealth Naval Forces, through the amalgamation of the Australian colonial navies following federation; it was granted its current title in 1911.
In 1908–09, the decision was made to pursue a compromise solution, and the Australian government agreed to establish a force that would be used for local defence but which would be capable of forming a fleet unit within the imperial naval strategy, albeit without central control.
The first of the RAN's new vessels, the destroyer Yarra, was completed in September 1910.
The CN is also directly responsible to the Minister of Defence, with the Department of Defence administering the ADF and the Navy. Formed in 1901, as the Commonwealth Naval Forces, through the amalgamation of the Australian colonial navies following federation; it was granted its current title in 1911.
On 10 July 1911, King George V granted the service the title of "Royal Australian Navy". === World War I === By the outbreak of the First World War the majority of the RAN's planned new fleet had been realised.
COMAUSFLT holds the rank of rear admiral; previously, this post was Flag Officer Commanding HM's Australian Fleet (FOCAF), created in 1911, but the title was changed in 1988 to the Maritime Commander Australia.
The Australian and New Zealand governments helped to fund the Australian Squadron until 1913, while the Admiralty committed itself to keeping the Squadron at a constant strength.
The Australian Squadron ceased on 4 October 1913, when RAN ships entered Sydney Harbour for the first time.
By 1923, the size of the navy had fallen to eight vessels, and by the end of the decade it had fallen further to five, with just 3,500 personnel.
In the late 1930s, as international tensions increased, the RAN was modernised and expanded, with the service receiving primacy of funding over the Army and Air Force during this time as Australia began to prepare for war. === World War II === Early in the Second World War, RAN ships again operated as part of Royal Navy formations, many serving with distinction in the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean, and off the West African coast.
It was also deployed in support of Australian peacekeeping operations in East Timor and the Solomon Islands. The high demand for personnel in the Second World War led to the establishment of the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) branch in 1942, where over 3,000 women served in shore-based positions.
The WRANS was disbanded in 1947, but then re-established in 1951 during the Cold War.
The WRANS was disbanded in 1947, but then re-established in 1951 during the Cold War.
It was given permanent status in 1959, and the RAN was the final branch to integrate women in the Australian military in 1985. ==Structure== ===Command structure=== The strategic command structure of the RAN was overhauled during the New Generation Navy changes.
In the decade following the war, the RAN acquired a small number of aircraft carriers, the last of which was decommissioned in 1982. Today, the RAN consists of 46 commissioned vessels, 3 non-commissioned vessels and over 16,000 personnel.
It was given permanent status in 1959, and the RAN was the final branch to integrate women in the Australian military in 1985. ==Structure== ===Command structure=== The strategic command structure of the RAN was overhauled during the New Generation Navy changes.
COMAUSFLT holds the rank of rear admiral; previously, this post was Flag Officer Commanding HM's Australian Fleet (FOCAF), created in 1911, but the title was changed in 1988 to the Maritime Commander Australia.
Instituted in 2000, the Systems Commander was appointed at the rank of commodore; in June 2008, the position was upgraded to the rank of rear admiral. Fleet Command was previously made up of seven Force Element Groups, but after the New Generation Navy changes, this was restructured into four Force Commands: Fleet Air Arm (previously known as the Australian Navy Aviation Group), responsible for the navy's aviation assets and capability.
On 1 February 2007, the title changed again, becoming Commander Australian Fleet.
IOC was achieved in October 2007, FOC is due in September 2022. Project SEA 1439 Phase 4A is replacing the Collins-class submarines' combat system with the AN/BYG-1(V)8 developed in conjunction with the US Navy IOC Expected to achieve Final Operating Capability in December 2018.
Instituted in 2000, the Systems Commander was appointed at the rank of commodore; in June 2008, the position was upgraded to the rank of rear admiral. Fleet Command was previously made up of seven Force Element Groups, but after the New Generation Navy changes, this was restructured into four Force Commands: Fleet Air Arm (previously known as the Australian Navy Aviation Group), responsible for the navy's aviation assets and capability.
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) was achieved in May 2008 with Final Operational Capability (FOC) due in December 2018, 60 months late. Project SEA 1439 Phase 3 is upgrading the Collins-class submarine platform systems to improve 'reliability, sustainability, safety and capability'.
IOC was in May 2008 with FOC planned for December 2018. Project SEA 1654 Phase 3 is acquiring two Supply-class replenishment ships based on the Spanish Cantabria-class oiler.
In June 2010, male personnel made up 82% of the permanent full-time force, while female personnel made up 18%.
Construction started in November 2018, with the first vessel, HMAS Arafura to enter service in Q4 2021. Project SEA 1429 Phase 2 is upgrading the Collins-class submarines with the Mk48 Mod 7 CBASS torpedo.
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) was achieved in May 2008 with Final Operational Capability (FOC) due in December 2018, 60 months late. Project SEA 1439 Phase 3 is upgrading the Collins-class submarine platform systems to improve 'reliability, sustainability, safety and capability'.
IOC was achieved in October 2007, FOC is due in September 2022. Project SEA 1439 Phase 4A is replacing the Collins-class submarines' combat system with the AN/BYG-1(V)8 developed in conjunction with the US Navy IOC Expected to achieve Final Operating Capability in December 2018.
IOC was in May 2008 with FOC planned for December 2018. Project SEA 1654 Phase 3 is acquiring two Supply-class replenishment ships based on the Spanish Cantabria-class oiler.
HMAS Supply was launched in November 2018 and will replace HMAS Success, while the second, HMAS Stalwart will replace HMAS Sirius. Project SEA 5000 Phase 1 is acquiring nine Hunter-class frigates based on the British Type 26 Global Combat Ship, to replace the Anzac-class frigates in the late 2020s.
HMAS Supply was launched in November 2018 and will replace HMAS Success, while the second, HMAS Stalwart will replace HMAS Sirius. Project SEA 5000 Phase 1 is acquiring nine Hunter-class frigates based on the British Type 26 Global Combat Ship, to replace the Anzac-class frigates in the late 2020s.
Construction started in November 2018, with the first vessel, HMAS Arafura to enter service in Q4 2021. Project SEA 1429 Phase 2 is upgrading the Collins-class submarines with the Mk48 Mod 7 CBASS torpedo.
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