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SO2 N3 DUTY FLEET CONTROLLER

Vacancy summary

Royal Navy
1997778
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt, OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Lieutenant-Commander, Lieutenant (RN)

22/05/2022, 23:55 

January 2023
2 years
Royal Navy
RN Warfare GS (OF)
Any
PJHQ, Northwood, Sandy Lane,
Middlesex
United Kingdom
FTRS - Full Commitment

Vacancy detail

Fleet Ops Surface Sub-Division is responsible for the Command and Direction of RN and RFA surface and aviation assets and 43 Cdo.  They also conduct the operational management of the Fleet Operations Schedule (FOS) and provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice including Mine Warfare, Diving, EOD, aviation, fishery protection, RFA and deployment issues.  In addition, personnel form an OT and Fixed Battle Staff for CTF 320 (for MSO, ASW, MACP and Maritime Counter Terrorism), Fleet Incident Response Cell and emergent contingency tasking.

SO2 N3 DFC will:

On behalf of FLEET COMMANDER exercise control of surface and air units under FLEET OPCON worldwide and support units under delegated OPCOM/OPCON.

As the initial point of contact for the Royal Navy 24/7 manage info and prioritise its dissemination to ensure appropriate and timely response.

As the focus for the FLEET Incident Response Cell initiate action, support ACRO and liaise with MOD in reacting to emergencies.

Manage the Fleet Ops Room monitoring the maritime picture to produce coherent briefs to inform FLEET and wider Defence audience of FLEET activity.

Control discrete operations as ordered, supporting CTF 320 maritime security operations, MT 2 and the protection of UK territorial waters.

Monitor communications and media services, liaising with FLEET staff and MOD departments to accurately inform media, government and public needs.

Liaise with the JCCC, NCC and welfare organisations to provide effective reporting of casualties and support to compassionate welfare case management.

Liaise with civilian authorities and OGD in the provision of MACA in emergency situations such as casualty evacuation, SAR and flood relief.

Secondary Responsibilities and Tasks.

To ensure appropriate dissemination of information to FOO and other Senior Officers as directed by FOO.

As senior watchkeeper within the MOC ensure the correct day to day running of the Operations Room, ensure the security of information displayed or held within the space and limit the access to appropriately cleared personnel.

Draft back to work briefs as directed.

Vet the content and distribution of normal and special handling signals addressed to FLEET COMMANDER and ensure correct distribution, including where necessary informing action officers of high priority messages.

Oversee the publication of briefs and operational data to the Fleet Operations website on CSS.

Act as the initial point of contact for all Fleet Divisions out of working hours, ensuring that the appropriate staff officers are informed as necessary.

Produce/amend the daily Surface Fleet Update by 0600.

Amend and publish the Bridge Card by midday local every Friday.

Produce the weekly Rolling Brief and disseminate it before start of the working day every Monday.

Produce/amend the Current STTT slide for the daily morning brief.

Oversee ADFC input to the weekly CDS brief.

Monitor news services for items of interest or concern to FLEET COMMANDER staff.

Provide input to WO OPS for the ADFCs’ MPARs and SJARs.

Work Practices. At full strength the DFC and ADFC watchbill has 5 qualified personnel of which 2 are on watch each week and a third on call; the remaining 2 are on leave. This can be altered by individual arrangements or as required by circumstances such as with new joiners. The watchbill is managed respectively by the DFCs and ADFCs.

Routines 

DFCs’ battle rhythm -. Meal times and breaks during the 12hr shift are managed by the on-watch team. The DFC working routine is determined by the number of staff in each role as follows:

       1). 1 in 5. One week of nights (1800 – 0600 local daily), 1 swing day, one week of days (0600 – 1800 local daily), 1 week of standby, 13 days off.

       2). 1 in 4. One week of nights (1800 – 0600 local daily), 1 swing day, one week of days (0600 – 1800 local daily), 13 days off.

Off Watch/Standby. The “off watch” Controller during the week of days and nights is at 1 hour’s recall to the MOC. It may be necessary to recall the standby week person to cover a short-notice absence due to illness or compassionate reasons, or as directed by FOO for contingency reasons. Standby personnel must remain contactable during their standby period and able to report for duty within 12 hours of activation, fit to undertake their duties. Personnel on standby should only travel abroad with the express permission of FOO.

Must be an OF2 or OF3 of ANY specialisation. OF1 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR may be considered. 

OF4 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF3.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

SO2 N3 DFC is a National Staff Officer on the staff of COMOPS based at Northwood Headquarters. The appointment is complemented for a Lt Cdr(X) (PWO)(Any) with a DV clearance. In general, the post holder is to have the following professional qualifications/ experience:


Small ship command or FF/DD XO experience.

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.


INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL BE 24 MONTHS WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP


Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out may be re-instated to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply. Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold one rank or more above or one rank only below the advertised rank. Applicants one rank below may be interviewed at the discretion of the Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rank if they are suitable, qualified and meet current promotion regulations in all respects. Applicants prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank then the rank worn will be appropriate to that of the position. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Applicants must also be medically fit to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Personnel who have been discharged P8 permanently unsuitable Naval Service through the MBOS and Employability Board will not be considered.

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