| 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 is the Royal Australian Navy's capstone work of doctrine. It is a guide to understanding the unique nature of the RAN's contribution to Australia's national security and how the Navy goes about its business. Australian Maritime Doctrine has been written to appeal to the widest possible audience, not only those within the RAN and the Australian Defence Force, but to all who have responsibilities for or are interested in Australia's national security and its instruments.
Australian Maritime Doctrine brings together in an Australian context the key concepts and themes of sea power and explains them in a clear and straightforward fashion. This book lays out the ways in which the Navy operates as part of a joint and integrated ADF to accomplish the maritime security goals set by the Australian Government. |
| 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. |
| Royal Australian Navy Leadership Ethic |
The Royal Australian Navy Leadership Ethic is written to challenge the reader to contemplate the ethical obligations of professional service, and presents a way of thinking about leadership, rather than any prescriptive way of leading. Reflecting upon principles which fill leadership with a sense of moral seriousness and public purpose, the publication explores ideas which anchor professional naval service to the fundamental beliefs of human value and dignity. By doing this, The Royal Australian Navy Leadership Ethic initiates an essential professional conversation. |
| 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 Eureka Shaft |
Bringing you the news from <acronym title="His/Her Majesty's Australian Ship">HMAS</acronym> Ballarat and beyond. |
| The Fearless Times |
The Newsletter of HMAS Toowoomba. |
| The 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 Trade |
The Australian Submarine Community official magazine which is usually 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. |
