| Publication |
Summary |
| Australia's Navy Today |
The Australia's Navy Today brochure is an annual snapshot of the Navy's ships and establishments. It catalogues the key RAN vessels, aircraft, technology and shore establishments. |
| Australian Maritime Doctrine |
Australian Maritime Doctrine fills a gap in Australian military maritime writing that has traditionally existed between the strategic and operational levels. The book is open circulation and draws together aspects such as armed conflict, strategic policy, the maritime environment, maritime strategic concepts, maritime operational concepts, maritime forces and maritime campaigning. |
| Foundations of International Thinking on Sea Power |
The Foundations of International Thinking on Sea Power series is a refereed publication that reflects original research, both historical and contemporary, on how various States perceive the necessity for, and the use of, sea power. The series re-examines the fundamental understanding of sea power in a variety of cultural traditions from ancient times to the present day. |
| Goorangai |
The Goorangai Papers are occasional papers published by the Professional Studies Program. Goorangai seeks to enhance understanding of key issues of relevance to both the ADF and corporate sectors. The papers provide an avenue for ADF members (both full-time and part-time) to explore professional issues - both military and corporate. |
| Navy Annual |
The Navy Annual summarises the Royal Australian Navy's important events that happened during the year. This includes our involvement in the community and sporting hilights as well as operations, exercises and deployments. |
| Navy Contribution to Australian Maritime Operations |
NCAMO provides greater detail on the composition and roles of the RAN's major organisational elements and the capabilities each provides as a component of the developing joint, seamless Australian Defence Force (ADF). By describing how the philosophies outlined in AMD are applied in practice, NCAMO serves as a valuable handbook on the RAN of today and the immediate future. NCAMO will be revised periodically to ensure it keeps pace with changes in the RAN's current structure and capabilities. |
| Navy Engineering Bulletin |
The Navy Engineering Bulletin explores technical and personnel issues affecting engineers and technicians in the Royal Australian Navy. |
| Navy News |
Navy News is published fortnightly with its basic charter to inform and entertain our sailors wherever they are serving, in ships or on shore, at home or overseas. It also contains advice valuable to serving members and those considering reserve employment. |
| Navy Supply Newsletter |
The Navy Supply Newsletter is a professional journal that communicates the future direction, achievements, successes, issues and events of the Supply Community. It also holds significant historical value in recording the changing character of the Supply Community. The Newsletter is published biannually in April and October. |
| Newcastle News |
The Newsletter of HMAS Newcastle. |
| Papers in Australian Maritime Affairs |
Papers in Australian Maritime Affairs allow for the distribution of substantial work by members of the Royal Australian Navy, as well as members of the Australian and international community, undertaking original research into regional maritime issues. |
| Plan Blue |
Plan Blue 2006 is a strategic assessment which is made periodically in order to shape the Future Navy. |
| RAN Band News |
The newsletter of the RAN Band, one of Australia's premier military ensembles. |
| RAN Reading List |
The Chief of Navy recommends the RAN Reading List for use by all members of the RAN as well as others involved or interested in maritime strategy, doctrine, history or navies in general. It is not exhaustive but rather, one that provides individuals with a starting point to find material according to their interests. It has developed over time from earlier iterations and continues to evolve. The RAN Reading List is updated with an electronic supplement each year and there is a comprehensive revision approximately every five years. |
| Sea Talk |
SeaTalk contains a wealth of information about conditions of service, pay and allowances, housing, and numerous articles covering many other varied aspects particular to life in the navy. A quality publication and a resource that has even been emulated by other world navies. |
| Semaphore |
The Semaphore series is a publication with a dual purpose. It is designed to raise maritime issues of immediate interest to the Royal Australian Navy, the ADF, Australia and the region and to create debate within both the naval community and in the Defence Organisation. |
| Submarine Workforce Sustainability Review |
The Chief of Navy has released a plan to dramatically improve Australia’s submarine fleet, after concerns a lack of numbers is placing an unacceptable strain on personnel. |
| The Australian Navy Reservist |
The Australian Navy Reservist is a journal of the Director-General Reserves – Navy.
It is published twice a year in May and November. |
| The Fearless Times |
The Newsletter of HMAS Toowoomba. |
| The Trade |
The Australian Submarine Community official magazine which is published six-monthly. |
| Touchdown |
The Australian Navy aviation safety and information magazine. |
| WWII Merchant Ship Movement Records - Australia |
World War II merchant ship movement records for Australia. |
| Warfare Officers Career Handbook |
The Warfare Officers Career Handbook provides information for members of the Royal Australian Navy’s Warfare community. |
| Warfare Sailors Career Handbook |
The Warfare Sailors Career Handbook provides information for members of the Royal Australian Navy’s Warfare community. |
| Westralia Board of Inquiry |
These documents are related to the tragic fire and subsequent loss of life that occurred onboard HMAS Westralia on 5th May 1998. Contained are the full Board Of Inquiry and Coroners Reports. |
| Working Papers |
The SPC-A Working Papers series is designed as a vehicle to foster debate and discussion on maritime issues of relevance to the RAN, the ADF and to Australia and the region. Graduates of strategic studies programs will be invited to have their theses published through this series. |
