Chief of Joint Operations (Australia)
| Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) Australia | |
|---|---|
| Style | Vice Admiral / Lieutenant General / Air Marshal |
| Term length | Three years (renewable) |
| Inaugural holder | Lieutenant General David Hurley |
The Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) is a three-star role within the Australian Defence Force (ADF), responsible for commanding operations. Until 2007, the Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF) was double hatted, additionally exercising the responsibilities of CJOPS. However, in September 2007 the Minister of Defence, Brendan Nelson announced the formation of a separate CJOPS position based at the Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) facility at Bungendore, New South Wales.[1]
Joint Operations Command consists of Headquarters Joint Operations Command and Border Protection Command. The Direct Command Units consist of Military Strategic Commitments Division (incorporating the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program); Reserve Policy Division; and the Command and Control Implementation Team. Chief of Joint Operations is a joint position, and in theory the incumbent can be appointed from any of the ADF components.
On 28 Match 2014, the Department of Defence announced Rear Admiral David Johnston will be promoted vice admiral and succeed Lieutenant General Ash Power as CJOPS on 20 May 2014.[2]
Appointees
| Rank | Name | Postnominals | Image | Term began | Term ended | Time in appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant General | David Hurley | AO, DSC |  |
September 2007 | July 2008 | Error: Need valid year, month, day |
| Lieutenant General | Mark Evans | AO, DSC |  |
July 2008 | May 2011 | Error: Need valid year, month, day |
| Lieutenant General | Ash Power | AO, CSC |  |
May 2011 | May 2014 | Error: Need valid year, month, day |
| Vice Admiral | David Johnston | AM, RAN | May 2014 | Incumbent | Error: Need valid year, month, day |
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Joint Operations (DCJOPS)
| Rank | Name | Postnominals | Term began | Term ended | Term in appointment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Marshal | Greg Evans | DSC, AM | 2008 | 2009 | 1 year | |
| Major General | Ash Power | AM, CSC | ||||
| Rear Admiral | Ray Griggs | AM, CSC | May 2010 | June 2011 | 1 years and 1 month | |
| Rear Admiral | Steve Gilmore | AM, CSC | December 2011 | November 2013 | 1 year and 11 months | [3] |
| Major General | Shane Caughey | AM, CSC | November 2013 | November 2015 | 2 years | |
| Major General | Stuart Smith | AO, DSC | November 2015 | Incumbent |
See also
References
- ^ Minister of Defence Press Release MIN99/07 19 September 2007 Template:Wayback
- ^ "New Chief of Joint Operations announced". Defence News. Department of Defence. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, AM, CSC, RAN" (PDF). Embassy of Australia, Washington DC. Australian Government. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
