Australian Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force numbers about 53,000 active duty personnel. This exceeds the current target of 50,000 personnel because of short-term increases necessary to fulfill Australia's commitment in East Timor. The military although small numerically is technologically sophisticated. It also plays a significant role in peacekeeping operations around the world, and is the most powerful in Oceania.

Related Topics:
Australian - East Timor - Oceania

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It is composed of the Australian Army, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Special Operations Command. Australia's Department of Defence administers the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO) consisting of the ADF and the civilian personnel supporting the ADF. The civilian support consists of activities such as the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO), the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) that purchases and maintains defence equipment, and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) that provides science and technology support to the defence forces.

Related Topics:
Australian Army - Royal Australian Navy - Royal Australian Air Force - Special Operations Command - Australia - Department of Defence - Defence Intelligence Organisation - Defence Materiel Organisation - Defence Science and Technology Organisation

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