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Post by alanster on Feb 16, 2024 9:12:46 GMT 12
On another note, I do like that there’s a new minister for Space (Industries). They say they’re only interested in advancing the commercial side of things (to increase opportunities for Rocketlab probably) but maybe there’s an opportunity there for the NZDF or MOD to get involved in some sort of collaborative projects to assist capabilities. Who knows. Erm, two things. There are a lot of other space-related industries in New Zealand other than Rocket Lab, such as Dawn Aerospace, and some innovative stuff being done at Auckland University, etc. It has been a big priority of the Ministry of Primary Industries (I think that is the dept) for over a decade. These companies get a lot of govt support and funding because there is a huge return for them. And secondly, NZDF has been involved heavily for a long while. When Rocket Lab was set up the government loaned them around 250 RNZAF technical staff to help get the company going. That was back under the last National government. Over time a lot of them have left the RNZAF and stayed on with the company. Others in the RNZAF are still working with the company. For some reason the RNZAF has never made a big deal about this, but I have heard it from several senior RNZAF personnel. There is basically an RNZAF unit that people get posted in and out of there now, from what I was told. Great skills being learned and shared. Excellent! Hope it goes from strength to strength
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thax
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Post by thax on Feb 16, 2024 12:25:39 GMT 12
While it is hard to argue the RNZAF is very top heavy, accuracy in reporting is still helpful. As at the 2023 nominal roll the RNZAF had 21 GPCAPTs (all branches) and 75 WGCDRs (27 OPS, 23 LOG and 25 OPSPT).
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Post by gibbo on Feb 16, 2024 17:58:36 GMT 12
LOL can't quite beleive I sat & watched that but 1.5x speed does help! Very clear the message is finally getting thru to both sides of parliamnet but boy I hope the CDF pushes back on any capability divestment! What they overlook of course is even the most mundane of 'back room' roles supports the frontline as CDF points out & to lose them does impact the front line to varying degrees. The 2 key ponts made I thought were interesting is that CDF states the upcoming DCP is not going vary hugely from the 2019 one & is 'not proposing significant change at this time' ...clearly any focus will be on recruitment & retention initially. Also strongly hints what we expect in that the SH2G won't make it to 2028 & an interim will likely be required ...if the push capability divestment it'll be B757 & SH2G that go in my book. And finally the Secretaries' comment that discussions with Australia have been 'more intense' in the last 18 months clealrly reflecting where the new found focus on the NZDF from within Govt is being driven ...got to be a good thing!
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Post by gibbo on Feb 16, 2024 18:00:35 GMT 12
While it is hard to argue the RNZAF is very top heavy, accuracy in reporting is still helpful. As at the 2023 nominal roll the RNZAF had 21 GPCAPTs (all branches) and 75 WGCDRs (27 OPS, 23 LOG and 25 OPSPT). Fairly obvious really, that is a way to keep them promoted & pay rises to keep them & their experience onboard.
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Post by Deane B on Feb 16, 2024 20:44:38 GMT 12
While it is hard to argue the RNZAF is very top heavy, accuracy in reporting is still helpful. As at the 2023 nominal roll the RNZAF had 21 GPCAPTs (all branches) and 75 WGCDRs (27 OPS, 23 LOG and 25 OPSPT). The numbers I quoted were passed to me by a friend who is still serving. Maybe the list they had included Honorary positions although still a big difference.
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