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Operation PALADIN - Conditions of Service
People Policy and Employment Conditions Branch
Correct as at 1 Jan 15
References
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PACMAN Version 2 OCS Vol Chap 17
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DSC Service Conditions message DTG 080003Z 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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DMCHP Restructure of Deployment Allowance message dated
022321Z OCT 14
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Nature of Service Declaration
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A Nature of Service (NOS) declaration by the Minister for Defence, in
consultation with the Prime Minister, authorises a Conditions of
Service (COS) package for each deployment.
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Op PALADIN has been declared non-warlike service WEF 21 Apr 03.
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The COS package was re-released on 8 Dec 10 by DSC.
Correct as at 1 Jan 15
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; and
– 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 PALADIN, 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 PALADIN
The specified area comprises the total
land area, territorial waters and
superjacent airspace within the
internationally recognised boundaries
of Israel, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt.
ADF
contribution
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15the Untied Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) and United Nations Special Coordinator in the
Occupied Territories (UNSCO)
Housing and Removals
• Housing and removal benefits depend on;
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the expected length of your deployment;
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
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
• 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 a number of levels 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
• For full list of criteria refer to
– PACMAN Ch 17; and
– Consult the COS signal, and
– Consult with Toll Transitions
• 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.
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Deployments of six months or more - pre-deployment leave:
– 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:
• 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.
• Check with Child Support Agency regarding child support
payments
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Allowances
• Deployment Allowance (DA)
– Syria - $150 per day
– Elsewhere - $81.72 per day
• DA is:
– Payable from the date of first arrival inside the
specified area
– Ceases the day after you leave the specified area
for the last time (RTA at the end of your
deployment)
– Payable during temp absences related to
operational service ie. Leave, med escort.
– NOT payable for temp absence not related to
operation service – ie. Compassionate leave
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Allowances
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DA is paid:
– In recognition of operational and environmental hazards and
stress likely to be experienced of the whole of the
deployment period
– Based on threat assessment
– Can change (up or down) at anytime, even during your
deployment.
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DA is not paid:
– For leave accrued on RTA
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Allowances
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Allowances
rate of DA is arrived at by combining rates associated
with Operational and Environmental threats as assessed by
DIO
• Operational assessments take into consideration;
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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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Allowances
• Environmental assessments give consideration to;
Allowances
– health,
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including quality & availability of health services;
topography and climate
extent and quality of civil infrastructure
extent of insect, plant and animal hazards
risk of road accidents & traffic conditions
language and social conditions
nature of deployment
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Allowances
• Other allowances where applicable:
Allowances
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Separation Allowance
Special Action Forces Allowance
Flying Allowance
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.
• 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.
Correct as at 1 Jan 15
Allowances
Allowances
• Mission
Subsistence Allowance (MSA) paid by the UN:
– covers costs of accommodation, food and misc expenses
– no entitlement to O/S TA for same costs
– if MSA does not cover actual costs, ‘top up’ TA may become payable.
Chap 13 of PACMAN refers.
Correct as at 1 Jan 15
Leave
• ARL for non-warlike service - up to 10 days pa; and
• ARL for Field service if entitled (granted IAW PACMAN).
• Be aware prior Field Leave accrued for current leave year will count
for the max Field Leave that can be credited – 10 days pa.
• 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):
• The purpose of relief out-of-country travel fare assistance is
to help the member have time away from the difficulties of a
deployment. 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
• ROCTFA entitlement is based on length of deployment as
follows:– Less than 6 months = NIL entitlement
NB: HQJOC may grant 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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ROCTFA
• ROCTFA designated destination for Op PALADIN:
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– 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.
there is no offset for the RTA provision.
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ROCTFA
• For deployment for 12 months or more:
– Members may apply to offset the combine value of two trips to Australia
that they are entitled to, to assist the member and their dependants to
reunite in Australia.
– Alternatively the member, either MWD or MWOD, may use the value of
the two trips to travel to another country.
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ROCTFA
• For members who do not wish to RTA or who are entitled but
do not avail themselves of the previous option to combine
two trips, 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.
• Travel Class - economy class on the cheapest available
airline that offers a reasonable standard of safety and
security.
NB: TA is not payable while on ROCTFA.
Correct as at 1 Jan 15
Taxation
• Non-warlike service
– Section
Taxation
23AG ITAA (qualifying period of 91 continuous days):
• 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, ie. Spouse
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Other Information
• 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]
• It is essential to keep records and report all incidents.
Ensure all paperwork is completed.
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Other Information
• Medals
– ASM – clasp ‘Middle East’ – 30 day aggregate qualifying period
• Telephone calls & mail service:
– NOT a COS, however, members MAY BE provided the opportunity to
telephone Australia:
Correct as at 1 Jan 15
Other Information
• Personnel from other forces on exchange with the ADF and
deployed on Operation PALADIN:
– have NIL entitlement to ADF deployment packages
– are provided conditions of service from their parent country
EXCHANGE PERSONNEL
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Other Information
• COS messages for all operations are published on the
DEFWEB and Internet at:
– http://intranet.defence.gov.au/pac/
– http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/
Where can I find the conditions of service for Op PALADIN?
• drill down:
– Pay and Conditions – Home Page
– Overseas Operations
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Any Questions?
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