David Johnston (admiral)
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David Johnston (second from left) cuts a ceremonial cake | |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1980–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
Chief of Joint Operations Border Protection Command HMAS Newcastle HMAS Adelaide |
| Battles/wars |
War in Afghanistan War against ISIL |
| Awards |
Member of the Order of Australia Commendation for Distinguished Service |
Vice Admiral David Lance Johnston AM, RAN is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy, serving as Chief of Joint Operations since 20 May 2014. He has previously been posted as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation Slipper and Commander Border Protection Command.[1]
Honours and awards
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| | Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | 2012 Australia Day Honours[2] |
| | Commendation for Distinguished Service | 2012 Australia Day Honours[3] |
| | Australian Active Service Medal | with ICAT clasp |
| | Afghanistan Medal | |
| | Australian Service Medal | |
| | Operational Service Medal for Border Protection | |
| | Defence Force Service Medal with 3 clasps | 35–39 years service |
| | Australian Defence Medal |
References
- ↑ "New Chief of Joint Operations announced" (Press release).
- ↑ Member of the Order of Australia – 26 January 2012 Citation: For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior Naval and Joint operational staff appointments.
- ↑ Commendation for Distinguished Service – 26 January 2012 Citation: For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operations SLIPPER and KRUGER from October 2010 to March 2011.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lieutenant General Ash Power |
Chief of Joint Operations 2014 – |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Rear Admiral Tim Barrett |
Commander Border Protection Command 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Rear Admiral Michael Noonan |