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Operation MAZURKA - Conditions of Service
People Policy and Employment Conditions Branch
Correct as at 21 Jan 13
References
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PACMAN Version 2 OCS Vol Chap 17
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DSC Conditions of Service message PERS 52/10 DTG 062300Z DEC
10
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HQJOC message 4206/SO2 PERSOPS DTG 150409Z SEP 08 – Leave
outside the AO and DA
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Nature of Service Declaration
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The Minister for Defence, in consultation with the Prime Minister,
declares the Nature of Service (NOS) for operations. The relevant
Conditions of Service (COS) package for a deployment is then
authorised by the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
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Op MAZURKA has been declared non-warlike service WEF 20 Oct
92.
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The COS package was re-released on 7 Dec 10 by DSC.
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Non-warlike Service - Definition
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Military activities short of warlike operations where there is a risk
associated with the assigned task(s) and where the application of
force is limited to self defence.
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Casualties could occur but are not expected.
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Types (not limited to):
– Hazardous - mine avoidance/clearance, weapons
inspections, service protected evacuations - minimum force;
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– Peacekeeping - military personnel without powers of
enforcement to help restore peace in an area of former
conflict with the consent of all parties.
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Reviews
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DIO review threat assessments every twelve months or when
circumstances change.
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NOS is reviewed when there is a change:
– in circumstance;
– in the task or role of deployed force;
– or at a minimum of every 12 months.
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These reviews may result in new NOS declaration by the Minister for
Defence.
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COS are reviewed when there is a change in threat assessment or
NOS.
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ELIGIBILITY
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To be eligible for the COS package, members must be:
– assigned for duty with Op MAZURKA, and
– be within the specified area
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Eligibility for some COS depend on the expected length of
deployment and operational requirements.
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Operation Mazurka
The specified area comprises Egypt between the east
bank of the Suez Canal and the international boundary
between Egypt and Israel signed in Washington on 26
March 1979, and an adjoining area extending five
kilometres into Israel.
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Multi National Force and Observers
Housing and Removals
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Housing and removal benefits depend on;
– the expected length of your deployment;
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the location of your dependants during your deployment,
your categorisation,
posting location on RTA; and
time remaining in losing posting location.
For deployments of less than six months;
– There are no removal benefits.
– housing benefits;
• Remain the same MWD and MWD(U)
• Remain the same in the posting location for MWOD with
the member not required to make a contribution
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Housing and Removals
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For deployment of more than 6 months a range of assistance is
provided to help members manage their absence.
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Members living in and Members living out;
– May choose to remain in their accommodation or access
removal and storage entitlements.
– should engage early with the decision maker to ensure they
are fully aware of the benefits and options available to them
upon deployment.
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Housing and Removals
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MWD
– dependants may remain in posting location; or
– dependants may be moved to a personal location for family
support where there is a compelling need. There are several
housing and removal options if approved to relocate your
dependants for family support. The level of benefit available to
the member depends on
• the compelling need,
• members posting location on return; and
• length of time in posting location on return.
– Members should engage early with the decision maker to
ensure they are fully aware of the benefits available in
their circumstances.
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Housing and Removals
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For full list of criteria refer to
– PACMAN Ch 17; and
– Consult the COS signal, and
– Consult with Toll Transitions
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Check Insurance! It remains the members responsibility to ensure
continued insurance coverage for home and content during any
period of absence.
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Pre-deployment Leave and Travel
• Deployments of less than six months do not normally attract
a pre-deployment leave entitlement.
– Some provision exists for special cases; apply via
relevant service DGPERS area.
• Deployments of six months or more:
– approval depends on operational requirements;
– up to 7 days (inclusive of weekends and public holidays);
– Free Travel:
– If entitled – free travel within Australia may be granted to
home location.
– If BRL free travel entitlement exists then this is to be used.
– Alt, family members may be conveyed at public expense to
members home location. Costs not to exceed that which
would have been expended for the member to travel.
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Before Deploying
Members should:
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Check with Centrelink regarding:
– Family Tax Benefits:
• Note - A New tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999
was amended effective 1 July 2007 to provide portability of
Family Tax Benefit Part B beyond 6 weeks while overseas
on deployment.
– any other benefits that you may be eligible for depending on
your family composition and income.
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Check with Child Support Agency regarding child support
payments.
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Allowances
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Deployment Allowance (DA):
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Is currently paid at $78.55 pd (WEF 8 NOV 12)
Tax exempt
payable inside the specified area
payable for ADF Rec leave accrued in the specified area
subject to change at any time – up or down (based on
changes to military and environmental conditions)
– NOT payable at any other time; ie. UN leave/CTO, duty
outside the specified area, escorting AME, RTA injured,
conference/BOI etc
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DA is paid
– In recognition of operational and environmental hazards
Allowances
– Threat assessment sets basis for rate
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Operational factors considered are:
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political and military situation
activities and aims of military forces
military hazards
incidence of violent crime
the nature of the deployment
command arrangements
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Environmental factors considered are:
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health, including quality & availability of health services;
topography and climate
extent and quality of civil infrastructure
extent insect, plant and animal hazards
risk of road accidents & traffic conditions
language and social conditions
nature of deployment
Allowances
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Other allowances where applicable:
Allowances
– Separation
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Allowance
Special Forces Disability Allowance
Flying Allowance
Hard lying Allowance
Field Allowance
NB. Field Allowance applications are to be submitted to CJOPs for approval IAW the requirements of
PACMAN, providing the stipulated threshold criterion of 'living in the field' has been met.
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District Allowance
– MWD members DO NOT have this allowance ceased if the
family remain at posting location.
– MWOD members DO have this allowance ceased:
• after 30 days if returning to remote location after
deployment, or
• on date of deployment if posted out of remote location and
not returning after deployment.
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Leave
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ARL for non-warlike service - up to 10 days pa; and
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ARL for Field service if entitled (granted IAW PACMAN).
– Be aware prior Field Leave accrued for current LY will count for
the max Field Leave that can be credited – 10 days pa.
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ERL is not granted for non-warlike deployments
NB: IAW with HQJOC direction members leaving the AO must take
ADF leave. Any other form of leave inc. UN/CTO leave is only to
be taken in theatre and accounted for as short leave on PMKeys.
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Relief Out of Country Travel Fares Assistance (ROCTFA):
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The purpose of ROCTFA is to assist personnel to have time away
from the arduous conditions of the deployment.
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ROCTFA is;
– subject to operational constraints and provided the
member’s leave plan includes being outside of the specified
area for at least seven (7) consecutive days
– to be taken as near as possible to midway point of
deployment.
– travel on cheapest available airline offering a reasonable
standard of safety and security
– travel is intended to assist personnel to have time away
from the arduous conditions of the deployment.
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ROCTFA
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ROCTFA entitlement is based on length of deployment as
follows:
– Less than 6 months = NIL entitlement
NB: HQJOC may authorise 1 ROCTFA in exceptional
circumstances.
– 6 months but less than 9 months = 1 ROCTFA
– 9 months but less than 12 months = 2 ROCTFA
– 12 months but less than 15 months = 3 ROCTFA
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Special provisions apply for deployments of 12 months or more.
See PACMAN 17.9.38
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ROCTFA
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ROCTFA designated destination for Op MAZURKA:
– to the previous posting loc, or
– the location to which the family has been moved at public expense
for the period of deployment, or
– to the nominated family members normal residential loc within
Australia, or
– to the defence recognised dependant normal residential loc within
Australia.
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there is no offset for the RTA provision.
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ROCTFA
• For members who do not wish to RTA the ROCTFA
destination is Rome.
• Members may offset the cost of return travel to
Rome against the cost of travel to an alt
destination.
• The alt destination must be suitable as a
ROCTFA destination as determined by the CO.
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Travel by economy class on the cheapest available airline that
offers a reasonable standard of safety and security.
NB: TA is not payable while on ROCTFA.
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Non-warlike service
– Section 23AG ITAA (qualifying period of 91
continuous days):
Taxation
• ADF pers may be eligible for exemption from Australian income tax under
Section 23AG of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936.
• Note: Taxation advice regarding a member’s personal circumstances is not
provided by Defence. It is the responsibility of the individual to seek advice
as necessary regarding the application of Section 23AG (or other
provisions) to their personal circumstances and/or the ATO regarding a
private ruling. Note: s23AG does not apply in every country.
OR
– S79B ITAA - Overseas Defence Forces Rebate:
• applies where s23AG is not applicable (periods of less than 91 days)
• $338 per year on a pro rata basis
• plus 50% of any other applicable rebate
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Other Information
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Meals and Accommodation provided at Commonwealth expense in
specified area; or
– If meals are not provided – TA (including incidentals) can be paid
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Telephone calls & mail service:
– NOT a COS, however, members MAY BE provided the
opportunity to telephone Australia.
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Other Information
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Compensation:
– covered under the provisions of the Military Rehabilitation and
Compensation Act 2004 for death, injury or illness.
– covered 24 hr a day
– Hotline No 1300 550 461
– E-mail - [email protected]
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It is essential to keep records and report all incidents. Ensure all
paperwork is completed.
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Medals
– ASM – clasp ‘Sinai’ – 30 day aggregate qualifying period
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Personnel from other forces on exchange with the ADF and deployed
on Operation MAZURKA:
– have
NIL entitlement
EXCHANGE
PERSONNEL
to ADF deployment packages
– are provided conditions of service from their parent country
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COS messages for all operations are published on the DEFWEB and
Internet at:
– http://intranet.defence.gov.au/pac/
Where can I find the conditions of service for Op MAZURKA?
– http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/
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drill down:
– Pay and Conditions – Home Page
– Overseas Operations
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Any Questions?
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