Commander Forces Command (Australia)
Encyclopedia
Commander Forces Command (CFC) is a senior Australian Army
position created in July 2009. The incumbent holds the rank of Major General (Australia)
(two-star rank).
The position was created by the merging of the previous Land Commander Australia (LCAUST) and Commander Training Command - Army
(CTC-A) positions.
Units under the command of the Forces Command;
Australian Army
The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...
position created in July 2009. The incumbent holds the rank of Major General (Australia)
Major General (Australia)
Major General is a senior rank of the Australian Army, and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of Major General. It is the third-highest active rank of the Australian Army, and is considered to be equivalent to a two-star rank...
(two-star rank).
The position was created by the merging of the previous Land Commander Australia (LCAUST) and Commander Training Command - Army
Headquarters Training Command
Headquarters Training Command was the headquarters of the Australian Army's Training Command , which was one of the Army's three commands. The other two where Land Command and Special Operations Command. In 2002 it relocated from Georges Heights, Sydney to Victoria Barracks, Sydney.In 2010 Training...
(CTC-A) positions.
Appointees
The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of Commander Forces Command or its preceding positions. Rank and honours are as at the completion of the individual's tour(s).| Rank | Name | Post- Nominals |
Term began | Term ended |
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| Land Commander Australia | ||||
| Major General | AO | |||
| Major General | AO DSC Distinguished Service Cross (Australia) The Distinguished Service Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. It is awarded for distinguished command and leadership in action. The DSC was introduced in 1991 and is the highest distinguished service decoration in the Australian Honours System... |
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| Major General | AO DSC CSM Conspicuous Service Medal The Conspicuous Service Medal is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force, it is awarded for meritorious achievement or dedication to duty in non-war like situations. The CSM was introduced in 1989 and is a distinct Australian military award. It is the second... |
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| Major General | AO | |||
| Major General | AM | |||
| Commander Forces Command | ||||
| Major General | AO | |||
| Major General | DSC AM CSC Conspicuous Service Cross Conspicuous Service Cross can refer to:* Conspicuous Service Cross * Conspicuous Service Cross * Conspicuous Service Cross... |
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Forces Command
Forces Command is the primary command for the land forces of the Australian Army.Units under the command of the Forces Command;
- 2nd Division - Australian Army ReserveAustralian Army ReserveThe Australian Army Reserve is a collective name given to the reserve units of the Australian Army. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, the reserve military force has been known by many names, including the Citizens Forces, the Citizen Military Forces, the Militia and, unofficially, the...
- 1st Brigade
- 3rd Brigade
- 6th Brigade6th Brigade (Australia)The 6th Brigade is an Australian Army brigade. First formed during the First World War as an infantry unit of the Australian Imperial Force, the brigade served at Gallipoli and in France and Belgium on the Western Front...
- Intelligence, Survelliance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance Group - 7th Brigade
- 16th Aviation Brigade16th Aviation Brigade (Australia)The 16th Aviation Brigade currently commands most of the Australian Army's aviation units. Formed on 2 April 2002 the brigade from the amalgamation of the Aviation Support Group and the 1st Division's Aviation unit, it is headquartered in Enoggera, Queensland with units based throughout...
- 17th Combat Service Support Brigade17th Combat Service Support Brigade (Australia)The 17th Combat Service Support Brigade currently commands the Australian Army's deployable operational level logistics units. Raised on 20 May 2006, the brigade was formerly known as the Logistic Support Force , and is made up of varied logistic corps and trades. It encompasses both reserve and...
- All Corps Training Group
- Land Training Group