So2 Mda Ops

Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) is the effective understanding of anything associated with the Maritime Domain that could impact the security safety economy or environment of the UK and its overseas territories and dependencies. RN MDA operations are underpinned by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) 2. information services supporting UK global maritime security interests and acting as a 24/7/365 hub connecting diverse stakeholders concerned with MDA.

MDA ILOs (International Liaison Officers) are embedded in regional Maritime Security information fusion centres with the primary purpose to deliver liaison and support within the fusion centres towards UK-based interestsincluding FCDO and MOD Maritime Security Objectives.

The Maritime Reserves deliver NCAGS (Naval Cooperation and Guidance to Shipping) and AWNIS (Allied Worldwide Navigational Information System) SQEP to NATO MTO Ops planning and exercises.

PURPOSES

SO2 MDA OPS is the primary point of contact between the Royal Navy and the UKMTO managed capabilities principally responsible for the coordination of information and information services to support RN MDA operations. This is in support of UK Government deployed Maritime Commands RN and RFA units and as part of a UK contribution to NATO EU and other coalition or multi-national commands.

ACCOUNTABILITY

SO2 MDA OPS is accountable to Dir MDA Programme through SO1 MDA OPS.

AUTHORITY

SO2 MDA OPS is authorised to:

Liaise with all RN and MOD authorities NATO/Allied Commanders Other Government Departments and Civilian organisations to achieve his/her purposes.

Communicate on behalf of Dir MDA Programme in discharging his/her responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder is to carry out the following tasks:

Ensure accurate and timely compilation and analysis of Maritime Trade information through UKMTO to support RNMDA Operations and stakeholders.

Provide operational MTO advice to COMOPS UKMCC and other UK Government maritime security stakeholders (DfT FCDO DSIT DESNZ) in support of planning and operations.

Maintain close engagement with military regional and Industry stakeholders to promote Best Management Practice throughout the wider shipping industry.

Maintain and promote close liaison with the JMSC to provide direct support to their UK maritime security mission.

Maintain and enhance operational relationships with overseas MTO communities of interest in line with MOD and FCDO strategic objectives.

Coordinate UK input at NATO and Allied Shipping Working Groups providing the UK operational input to develop MTO policy and doctrine.

Generate and deliver pre-deployment briefings for all RN and RNR personnel deploying to provide MTO capability to support operations and planning.

Other duties as required by SO1 MDA OPS.