| Navy Headquarters | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Australia |
| Allegiance | Australian Defence Force |
| Branch |  Royal Australian Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
TheNavy Headquarters (formerly theNavy Strategic Command and Navy Systems Command) is the command responsible for training, personnel, resources, engineering and capability development of theRoyal Australian Navy. As such Navy Headquarters works with theCapability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, theDefence Science and Technology Group, and theJoint Capabilities Group to ensure the personal, materiel and logistical capabilities of theRoyal Australian Navy.[1][2]
The role and responsibilities of the Navy Headquarters is principally to provide logistical support services to theFleet Command and the infrastructure and personnel of theRoyal Australian Navy as a whole.[3][4]
The Head of Navy People, Training and Resources (DCN/HNPTAR) is dual held by theDeputy Chief of Navy with the rank ofrear admiral and is responsible for the training and management of the personnel of theRoyal Australian Navy.
The Head of Navy Engineering (HNE), with the rank ofrear admiral and Naval Flag Administrator, is responsible for the management, delivery and maintenance of seaworthy material,maritime engineering, oversight of the Fleet Support Unit, overseeing health and safety requirements, and setting material certification requirements and licensing policy. As such the Head of Navy Engineering works with theJoint Logistics Command.[5][6] The Head of Navy Engineering operates one of the most comprehensive engineering programs in Australia.[7]
The Naval Technical Bureau is composed of uniform and civilian specialists across engineering and technological professions responsible for the delivery of seaworthy materiel.[8]
The Maritime Safety Bureau is responsible for the monitoring and defining policy for maritime safety and operational seaworthiness of theRoyal Australian Navy.[9]
The Head of Navy Capability (HCN), with the rank ofrear admiral, is responsible for navymodernisation, investment, and force design bringing the alignment of capabilities of the three services together into a joint force. The Head of Navy Capability works with theCapability Acquisition and Sustainment Group.[10]
The Sea Power Centre – Australia (SPC–A) was established in the early 1990s to act as an autonomous research centre in order to foster and encourage development of maritime strategic thought by providing intellectual rigour to the public debate on maritime strategy and other maritime issues.[11]
