Tim Keating (soldier)
| Tim Keating | |
|---|---|
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Major General Keating in 2011 | |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Service/branch | New Zealand Army |
| Years of service | 1982–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
Chief of the Defence Force Vice Chief of Defence Force Chief of Army |
| Battles/wars |
Multinational Force and Observers War in Afghanistan |
| Awards |
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
Lieutenant General Tim Keating, MNZM is a New Zealand Army officer and the current Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force. He was appointed to this position immediately following his tenure as Vice Chief of Defence Force. He served as Chief of Army from 2011 to 2012.[1] Keating was promoted to lieutenant general and took over as Chief of Defence Force for a three-year term on 1 February 2014.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Chief of Defence Force: Lieutenant General Timothy (Tim) Keating, MNZM". NZDF. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ↑ "Major-General Keating named Chief of Defence". The New Zealand Herald. 10 December 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ↑ "New Chief of Defence Force announced". TVNZ. 10 December 2013. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lieutenant General Rhys Jones |
Chief of Defence Force 2014–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Rear Admiral Jack Steer |
Vice Chief of Defence Force 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Air Vice Marshal Kevin Short |
| Preceded by Major General Rhys Jones |
Chief of Army 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Major General Dave Gawn |
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