Gloucester Cup - Royal Australian Navy

Royal Australian Navy

The RAN Gloucester Cup is assessed on the criteria of:

  • operational efficiency;
  • husbandry and seamanship;
  • supply and administration;
  • officer and sailor training;
  • divisional systems, morale and discipline; and
  • equipment reliability, maintenance and resourcefulness.

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