Geoff Brown (RAAF officer)
| Geoffrey Charles Brown | |
|---|---|
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Air Marshal Geoff Brown (left) in November 2013 | |
| Born |
1 August 1958 Clermont, Queensland |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1980–2015 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands held |
Chief of Air Force (2011–15) Deputy Chief of Air Force (2008–11) Air Combat Group (2006) No. 82 Wing (2000–03) No. 3 Squadron (1997–00) |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards |
Officer of the Order of Australia Legionnaire of the Legion of Merit (United States) Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore) |
Air Marshal Geoffrey Charles "Geoff" Brown AO (born 1 August 1958) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force. He served as Chief of Air Force from 4 July 2011 until his retirement on 3 July 2015.
Military career
After studying engineering, Brown joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1980.[1] He became Officer Commanding No. 3 Squadron in 1997 and Officer Commanding No. 82 Wing in 2000.[1] He commanded air transport operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 before becoming Officer Commanding Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems Program Office later that year.[1] He became Commander of the Air Combat Group in 2006, Director General Capability Planning at Air Force Headquarters in 2007 and Deputy Chief of Air Force in 2008.[1]
Brown became Chief of Air Force on 4 July 2011.[2][3][4] On 4 April 2014, it was announced that Brown would continue as the Chief of Air Force for an extra twelve months, to July 2015.[5]
Honours and awards
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| | Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) | 26 January 2012[6] |
| Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | 27 November 2003[7] | |
| | Australian Active Service Medal | |
| | Iraq Medal | |
| | Defence Force Service Medal | |
| | Australian Defence Medal | |
| | Legionnaire in the Legion of Merit (United States) | 30 July 2003[8] |
| | Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore) | 2014 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Air Marshal Geoff Brown, AO". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ↑ "Brown becomes CAF after RAAF command changeover ceremony". 1 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ↑ Blenkin, Max (1 July 2011). "RAAF rules the skies – and Russell". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ↑ "Air Marshals". Air Marshals of the RAAF. Royal Australian Air Force Air Power Development Centre. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ↑ AAP (4 July 2014). "Air Marshal Mark Binskin has been announced as the new head of the Australian defence force.". SBS News (Special Broadcasting Service). Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ↑ It's an Honour – Officer of the Order of Australia – 26 January 2012
Citation: For exceptional performance of duty, particularly in regard to the development of the Australian Rules of Engagement and Targeting Directive, as the Commander Task Group 633.4, during Operation FALCONER. - ↑ It's an Honour – Member of the Order of Australia – 27 November 2003
Citation: For distinguished service to the Royal Australian Air Force in senior command and staff appointments. - ↑ Air Force News – Legionnaire of the Legion of Merit – 20 July 2003
Citation: Deftly balanced participation in coalition headquarters planning and utilisation functions with his responsibilities as wartime commander to supervise, control and direct Australian forces engaged in complex airspace operations
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Air Marshal Mark Binskin |
Chief of Air Force 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Air Marshal Leo Davies |
| Preceded by Air Vice Marshal John Blackburn |
Deputy Chief of Air Force 2008–2011 |
Succeeded by Air Vice Marshal Neil Hart |