RANOPS is open to all serving or retired Royal Australian Navy officers of the permanent force.

RANOPS’ mission is to meet approximately every six weeks for lunch, spin tall tales and true, have a good time and generally wind down with a bunch of mates.

The RANOPS program coordinators meet at the beginning of each year to set the lunch program. The objective is to vary the location and menu to allow as many members as possible to attend at least one or two functions.

The RANOPS coordinators for 2024 are:

* Richard McMillan

* Dennis Collyer

* Bob Luxton

* Gary Northern

* Bob Van-Kempen

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The first lunch for 2025 will be on 7 March. The venue will be confirmed in mid January. The lunch will be coordinated by Richard McMillan. Other dates and venues will be confirmed at the coordinator's meeting on 17 January.