| Chief of Joint Operations | |
|---|---|
since 5 July 2024 | |
| Member of | Australian Defence Force |
| Reports to | Chief of the Defence Force |
| Term length | 3–4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Lieutenant General David Hurley |
| Formation | September 2007 |
The Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) is a three-star role within the Australian Defence Force (ADF), responsible for the Joint Operations Command and joint operational deployments, such as United Nations peacekeeping and joint task groups. 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) at Bungendore, New South Wales.[1]
- ^ Minister of Defence Press Release MIN99/07 19 September 2007 Archived 30 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine