Tim Barrett (admiral)
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Timothy William Barrett
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Tim Barrett (left)
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| Born | 8 January 1959 Helston, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
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 Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1976–present (48 years) |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Chief of Navy Commander Australian Fleet Border Protection Command HMAS Albatross Navy Aviation Group Defence Force Recruiting |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Cross |
Vice Admiral Timothy William "Tim" Barrett AO, CSC, RAN (born 8 January 1959)[1] is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy and the current Chief of Navy, succeeding Vice Admiral Ray Griggs on 30 June 2014. Barrett previously served as Commander Australian Fleet from 2011 to 2014.[2][3]
Early life
Barrett was born in the Cornwall parish of Helston, England, on 8 January 1959. He emigrated to Australia, aged 11, in 1970.[4]
Military career
Barrett received a Bachelor of Arts in history and politics as well as a Master of Defence Studies from the University of New South Wales.[3]
Barrett has served as both aircrew with the Fleet Air Arm and as a seaman officer on a number of ships, including as flight commander aboard HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Canberra.[3]
Barrett assumed command of Border Protection Command on 9 February 2010, succeeding Rear Admiral Allan du Toit.[5]
On 4 April 2014, Barrett's promotion to vice admiral and selection to succeed Ray Griggs as Chief of Navy (CN) was announced, to take place mid-year.[6] He was subsequently advanced in rank during a ceremony presided by General David Hurley on 24 June, and assumed command as CN six days later.[7]
Honours and awards
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Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) | (9 June 2014)[8] |
| Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | (26 January 2009)[9] | |
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Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) | (26 January 2006)[10] |
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Australian Active Service Medal | |
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Australian Service Medal | |
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Defence Force Service Medal with Federation Star | for 40-44 years service |
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Australian Defence Medal |
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References
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- ↑ @DavidHurley_CDF last night promoted VADM Tim Barrett who will next week succeed me as @CN_Australia - congrats Tim. Raymond Griggs on Twitter. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ↑ Officer of the Order of Australia – 9 June 2014 Citation: For distinguished service as Commander Border Protection Command and Commander Australian Fleet Command.
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| Preceded by
Vice Admiral Ray Griggs
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Chief of Navy 2014 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by
Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore
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Commander Australian Fleet 2011–2014 |
Succeeded by Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer |
| Preceded by
Rear Admiral Allan du Toit
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Border Protection Command 2010–2011 |
Succeeded by Rear Admiral David Johnston |
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