37 pages, 2 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents
Defence policy and the Royal Australian Navy -- Australia's strategic situation -- Defence in depth -- The role of the Royal Australian Navy -- Front line ships -- Second level ships -- Third level ships -- The organisation of the Royal Australian Navy -- The Royal Australian Navy as a provider of skills -- A brief history -- Guided missile destroyers -- Guided missile frigates -- Destroyer escorts -- Submarines -- Mine countermeasure vessels -- Patrol boats -- Landing ship heavy -- Landing craft heavy -- RAN in the 1990s and beyond -- Auxiliary oiler replenishment -- Underway replenishment ship -- Training ship -- Survey and oceanographic -- General purpose vessels -- Reserve patrol boats -- Support craft -- Naval aviation