1. Operation MANITOU - Conditions of Service
People Policy and Employment Conditions Branch

2. References
PACMAN Version 2 Chapter 17
DMCHP ADF COS message dated Z MAY 14
DMCHP APS COS message dated Z MAY 14
DMCHP Restructure of Deployment Allowance message dated Z OCT 14

3. Nature of Service Declaration
The Minister for Defence, in consultation with the Prime Minister, declares the Nature of Service (NOS) for operations. The relevant Conditions of Service (COS) package for a deployment is then authorised by the Assistant Minister for Defence.
On 16 December 2013 Government agreed to redesign the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) and create a new operation, Operation MANITOU covering maritime ops.
Op MANITOU - has been declared non- warlike service WEF 1 July 2014.
Op MANITOU specified area includes all the sea and superjacent airspaces of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea north of Latitude 11 degrees South and west of Longitude 68 degrees East, together with the ports adjacent to that sea area out to a radius of 10 kilometres

4. ADF Maritime Operations, including counter piracy as at 01 July 2014
Operation Manitou
ADF Maritime Operations, including counter piracy as at 01 July 2014

5. Non-warlike Service - Definition
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.
Casualties could occur but are not expected.
Types:
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.

6. Reviews in circumstance; in the task or role of deployed force;
DIO review threat assessments every twelve months or when circumstances change.
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.
These reviews may result in new NOS declaration by the Minister for Defence.
COS are reviewed when there is a change in threat assessment or NOS.

7. ELIGIBILITY assigned for duty with Operation MANITOU
To be eligible for the Op MANITOU COS package, members must be:
assigned for duty with Operation MANITOU
be within the specified area
Eligibility for some COS depend on the expected length of deployment and operational requirements.
THIS CONDITIONS OF SERVICE PACK IS FOR ASTUTE ONLY. MEMBERS SHOULD NOT TRY AND EQUATE THESE CONDITIONS OF SERVICE TO OTHER OPERATIONS, OVERSEAS POSTING OR LOCAL DOMESTIC ENTITLEMENTS.
TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
FIRSTLY, SERVING WITHIN THE LAND BOUNDARIES OF EAST TIMOR.
SERVE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED OPERATION COMMENCE AND CEASE DATES,
BE PART OF THE DESIGNATED FORCE, AND
SOME CONDITIONS ARE DEPENDANT ON THE LENGTH OF DEPLOYMENT.

8. the expected length of your deployment
Housing and Removals
Housing and removal benefits depend on;
the expected length of your deployment
the location of your dependants during your deployment
your categorisation
posting location on RTA
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

9. Housing and Removals
For deployment of more than 6 months a range of assistance is provided to help members manage their absence.
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.

10. Housing and Removals
MWD
normally there must be a remaining deployment tenure of six months at time removal is affected
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 are several 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.

11. PACMAN Ch 17 COS signal Toll Transitions Housing and Removals
For full list of criteria refer to
PACMAN Ch 17
COS signal
Toll Transitions
Check Insurance! It remains the members responsibility to ensure continued insurance coverage for home and content during any period of absence.

12. Pre- deployment Leave and Travel
Deployments of less than six months do not normally attract a Pre-deployment Leave entitlement.
Some scope exists for special cases; apply via relevant service DGPERS
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.

13. Before Deployment Family Tax Benefits:
Members should:
Check with Centrelink regarding:
Family Tax Benefits:
Note - 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

14. Deployment Allowance (DA)
Allowances
Deployment Allowance (DA)
$81.72 pd
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

15. Allowances
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.
DA is not paid:
For leave accrued on RTA
Operational Factors:
political and military situation
activities and aims of military forces
military hazards
incidence of violent crime
the nature of the deployment
command arrangements
Environmental Factors:
health, including quality & availability of health services;
topography and climate
extent and quality of civil infrastructure
extent insect, plant and animal hazards
risk of road accidents & traffic conditions
language and social conditions
nature of deployment

16. Deployment Allowance
The rate of DA is arrived at by combining rates associated with Operational and Environmental threats as assessed by DIO.
Threat Assessments
initial assessment completed on commencement of operation
routine review at minimum 12 month intervals
threat levels can/do move up and down.
Operational assessments take into consideration;
political and military situation
activities and aims of military forces
military hazards
incidence of violent crime
the nature of the deployment
command arrangements

17. Deployment Allowance
Environmental assessments give consideration to;
health, 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

18. Allowances
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.

19. Allowances Separation Allowance Flying Allowance Maritime Allowances
Other allowances where applicable:
Separation Allowance
Flying Allowance
Maritime Allowances
Field Allowance
Field Allowance applications are to be submitted to DGSPT JOC for approval IAW PACMAN requirements, providing the stipulated threshold criterion of 'living in the field' has been met. FA for Op MANITOU is not guaranteed.

20. Leave During Deployment
Additional Recreational Leave (ARL) for non-warlike service - up to 10 days pro-rata per annum.
ARL for Field, Maritime or Flying service if entitled (granted IAW PACMAN):
Be aware prior Field Leave accrued for current LY will count for the max Field Leave that can be credited – 10 days pa.
ERL is not granted for warlike or non-warlike deployments
NOTE: 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.

21. 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

22. ROCTFA Less than 6 months = NIL entitlement
ROCTFA entitlement is based on length of deployment as follows:
Less than 6 months = NIL entitlement
NB: HQJOC may approve 1 ROCTFA in exceptional circumstances see PACMAN a
6 months but less than 9 months = 1 ROCTFA
9 months but less than 12 months = 2 ROCTFA
ROCTFA RTA designated destination for OP MANITOU:
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.

23. ROCTFA
ROCTFA - continued
For members who do not wish to RTA the ROCTFA destination is Rome.
Members may offset the cost of return travel from Dubai 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.
Class of travel – economy class (all ranks) best fare of the day available airline that offers a reasonable standard of safety and security
NB: TA is not payable while on ROCTFA.

24. Taxation - non-warlike service
Members deployed on MFU on Op MANITOU are not eligible for exemption from Australian income tax under section 23AG of the ITAA as they will be mostly operating in international waters
For those serving ashore in the UAE and as a result of an agreement between the Australian Government and the Government of the UAE, ADF members and Defence civilians may be eligible for exemption from Australian income tax under section 23AG of the Tax Act (91 continuous days or more).
Section 23AG does not apply in Bahrain or Qatar.
ITAA = the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

25. Taxation - non-warlike service
Defence continues to work with the ATO and Treasury on tax issues, any further information or change will be published as soon as it is known.
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.

26. Other Information
Meals and Accommodation provided at Commonwealth expense in specified area; or
If meals are not provided – TA (including incidentals) can be paid
Telephone calls & mail service:
NOT a COS, however, members MAY BE provided the opportunity to telephone Australia:
The frequency and duration of these calls will be set by HQJOC.

27. 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 -
It is essential to keep records and report all incidents. Ensure all paperwork is completed.
Medals
Medallic recognition for OP ACCORDION for non-warlike service is currently pending with Defence Honours and Awards for submission and authorisation by the Governor General.

28. Defence APS Employees - Allowances
Operational Support Allowance:
Employees receive operational support allowance for each day or part of a day they are in either of these situations.
 in the operational area, and
on leave during their period of duty but only if the leave taken is not greater than the leave credit accrued for the period of duty.
OSA rate:
$81.72 per day

29. Defence APS Employees – Leave and Travel
APS employees additional annual leave for duty in operational areas.
Additional 10 days annual leave for duty in an AO, pro rata pa, and
1 day additional annual leave for every 10 days of service paid OSA; to a maximum of 10 days pa.
Relief Out of Country Travel Fares Assistance (ROCTFA).
APS employees are eligible to ROCTFA in accordance with PACMAN Part 9 Div 6

30. Defence APS Employees Taxation
Taxation advice regarding an employee's personal circumstances is not provided by Defence. It is the responsibility of the individual employee 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: Section 23AG does not apply to all countries [ie. Qatar, Bahrain, etc] within the specified area nor to pers who have Diplomatic Accreditation.

31. Defence APS Employees – other information
Clothing and equipment
Block scale of issue now available. See Q Store.
Compensation
Covered under the provisions of the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act for death, injury or illness; except while on leave outside the AO.

32. Foreign Third Country Deployments
Personnel from other forces on exchange with the ADF and deployed on Operation MANITOU:
have no eligibility to ADF deployment package
are provided conditions of service from their parent country
EXCHANGE PERSONNEL

33. Further information
CoS messages for all operations are published on the PeopleConnect web page
Questions are to be directed through your chain of Command in the first instance.

34. Any Questions?