The Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) is a three-star role within the

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(ADF), responsible for the Joint Operations Command and joint operational deployments, such as

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peacekeeping and joint task groups. Until 2007, the

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(VCDF) was double hatted, additionally exercising the responsibilities of CJOPS. However, in September 2007 the Minister of Defence,

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announced the formation of a separate CJOPS position based at the Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) at Bungendore, New South Wales.Minister of Defence Press Release MIN99/07 19 September 2007

Joint Operations Command

The Joint Operations Command consists of Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Northern Command, and

elements of the

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. Chief of Joint Operations is a joint position, and the incumbent can be appointed from any of the three ADF services.

Chiefs of Joint Operations

The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of CJOPS, with rank and honours as at the completion of the individual's term.

Deputy Chief of Joint Operations

References

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Joint Operations Command

Chiefs of Joint Operations

Deputy Chief of Joint Operations

See also

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