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The Royal Australian Navy provides maritime forces that contribute to the Australian Defence Force's capacity to defend Australia, contribute to regional security, support global interests, shape the strategic environment, and protect national interests. This is achieved by providing maritime patrol and response, interdiction and strategic strike, protection of shipping and off-shore territories and resources, maritime intelligence collection and evaluation, and escort duties.
Peacetime activities include maritime surveillance and response within Australia's offshore maritime zones; hydrographic, oceanographic and meteorological support operations; humanitarian and disaster relief; maritime search and rescue.
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Notable People
| Name | Position | Year Started |
|---|---|---|
| Chief of Navy Deputy Chief of Navy (2016 to 2018) | 2018 |
| Legal Officer | 2019 |
| Deputy Chief of Navy Director General, Maritime Operations (2014 to 2016) | 2018 |
| Maritime Logistics Officer Combat Systems Operator (1997 to 2005) | 2005 |
| Staff Officer Reserve Support, WA; Deputy Director, Naval Reserve Support WA | 2013 |
Past People
| Name | Position | Year Started | Year Ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Noonan | Deputy Chief of Navy | 2016 | 2018 |
| Vince Di Pietro | Commander, Fleet Air Arm (since 2013) | 1976 | 2016 |
| Mark Hammond | Director General, Maritime Operations | 2014 | 2016 |
| Martin Holzberger | Warrant Officer | 2012 | 2016 |
| Daniel Milford | Navy Technical Bureau, WA | 2016 | 2016 |
| Daniel Milford | Technology, Risk & Governance Officer | 2012 | 2014 |
| Daniel Milford | Deputy Director, Technological Solutions | 2014 | 2014 |
| Michael Noonan | Commodore Training | 2012 | 2013 |
| Damian Tully | Fleet Gunnery Officer since 2012 | 1999 | 2012 |
| Mark Campbell | Officer | 1995 | 2011 |
| Joshua Letcher | Mechanical Technician | 2008 | 2011 |
| Trent Yates | Officer | 1997 | 2010 |
| Twistie Venning | Medic (Clinical Manager) | 1999 | 2006 |
| Mike Brown | Chief Staff Officer Coordination (Maritime Command) (since 2004) | 1995 | 2006 |
| Kelly Haywood | Combat Systems Operator | 1997 | 2005 |
| Michael Edwards | Clearance Diver (since 1990) | 1979 | 2004 |
| Richard Usher | Naval Officer | 1996 | 2002 |
| Slade Greenaway | Able Seaman, Marine Technician | 1994 | 2000 |
| Nathan Jacobsen | Officer | 1992 | 2000 |
| Tristan Kirkham | Able Seaman | 1994 | 1999 |
| Adam McPhail | Maritime Warfare Officer, Clearance Diver, Commanding Officer | 1985 | 1998 |
| Warren Barry | Officer | 1984 | 1996 |
| Terry Butler | Senior Officer | 1970 | 1995 |
| Peter McGregor | Chief Petty Officer, Maintenance Department | 1975 | 1995 |
| David Endersby | Aircrewman | 1982 | 1994 |
| Scott Henderson | Navigator | 1981 | 1994 |
| Lee-Anne Smith | Communications Branch | 1987 | 1993 |
| Deborah Carr | Catering & Events | 1986 | 1992 |
| Peter Taylor | Midshipman/Aviator | 1987 | 1988 |
| Stephen Langford | Lieutenant Commander | 1981 |
