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 | Post-nominals | Term began | Term ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant General | Hurley, DavidDavid Hurley | AO, DSC | September 2007 | July 2008 |
| Lieutenant General | Evans, MarkMark Evans | AO, DSC | July 2008 | May 2011 |
| Lieutenant General | Power, AshAsh Power | AO, CSC | May 2011 | May 2014 |
| Vice Admiral | Johnston, DavidDavid Johnston | AM, RAN | May 2014 | Incumbent |
 David Hurley |
 Mark Evans |
 Ash Power |
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Joint Operations (DCJOPS)
| Rank | Name | Post-nominals | Term began | Term ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Vice Marshal | Evans, GregGreg Evans | DSC, AM | 2008 | 2009 |
| Major General | Power, AshAsh Power | AM, CSC | ||
| Rear Admiral | Griggs, RayRay Griggs | AM, CSC | May 2010 | June 2011 |
| Rear Admiral | Gilmore, SteveSteve Gilmore | AM, CSC | Dec 2011 |
References
- ↑ Minister of Defence Press Release MIN99/07 19 September 2007
- ↑ "New Chief of Joint Operations announced". Defence News. Department of Defence. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
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