Western Australia's joint logistical sustainment capability took a leap forward recently with the activation of the Regional Maintenance Effects Team (RMET) at 13th Combat Service Support Battalion (13CSSB).
Activation of the western RMET inside 13CSSB's 113 Workshop Company maintenance facility marked the culmination of a collaborative effort between enabling staff from 13th Brigade, Joint Logistics Unit - West, and industry partners.
It will enhance Army's maintenance readiness in support of the 2nd (Australian) Division's mission.
A member of the RMET activation team, Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Corey Rocca, said the concept was born from joint discussions about unlocking dormant maintenance capacity within existing infrastructure.
"Despite being in its early stages, the RMET has already demonstrated the potential to deliver up to 400 hours of materiel maintenance effort per month, with a primary focus on scheduled maintenance tasks," WO2 Rocca said.
"The RMET is a force multiplier and it's not just about increasing output. It's also about smartly redistributing effort to build depth in our technical workforce.
"This initiative is a testament to what can be achieved through joint capability planning."
WO2 Rocca said the targeted approach not only increased output and efficiency but also freed up uniformed maintenance personnel within 113 Workshop Company to focus on corrective and breakdown maintenance.
'It is extremely pleasing to see these types of joint efforts being executed on the ground, noting that the RMET model exemplifies the kind of integrated sustainment capability Defence must continue to pursue.'
In a recent visit to the facility, Commander Joint Logistics Major General Carla Watts said seeing the new RMET in action reinforced the strategic importance of collaboration between Army, joint logistics elements and industry in delivering scalable and responsive maintenance solutions.
"It is extremely pleasing to see these types of joint efforts being executed on the ground, noting that the RMET model exemplifies the kind of integrated sustainment capability Defence must continue to pursue," Major General Watts said.
Commander 13th Brigade Brigadier Damian Bushell said the new RMET would play a pivotal role in supporting brigade-level maintenance objectives and enhancing the resilience of Army's materiel support systems.
"The RMET's activation reflects a broader Defence trend toward integrated sustainment solutions, where collaboration across units and with industry partners is essential to maintaining operational readiness," he said.
"It is already very clear the incredible work the team is doing and we're delighted to be hosting the RMET here at 13th Brigade."
