Vision

To be a mature Force Element Group within Navy, which delivers world class hydrographic, oceanographic and meteorological information and services.

Mission

To collect, manage and distribute hydrographic, meteorological and oceanographic information to:

• enable safe navigation and freedom of manoeuvre in support of Australia's defence and national infrastructure

• satisfy international obligations for safety of navigation through the provision of Australia's national Hydrographic Service

• contribute to the preservation of the marine environment

• enable the ADF to exploit the above and below water physical operating environments for strategic, operational and tactical advantage

• satisfy national and international obligations to manage hydrographic and oceanographic data