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OFFICER (AO) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Royal Australian Navy Rear Admiral James GOLDRICK AM CSC RANR, ACT For distinguished service as Commander, Border Protection Command, Commander, Joint Education and Training, and Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy, and for outstanding scholarship in the study of Australian naval history. Rear Admiral Goldrick's distinguished service and devotion to duty in senior command positions have been critical to the effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force now and into the future. His contribution to the knowledge and study of Australian's naval history has been outstanding. Rear Admiral Goldrick has greatly increased the operational effectiveness and enhanced the national and international reputation of the Australian Defence Force. Australian Army Major General Grant Douglas CAVENAGH AM, Vic For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force as Commander Joint Logistics and as Head Land Systems Division. Major General Cavenagh has led substantive change in the areas of strategic logistics and the procurement of equipment that has resulted in improved delivery of Defence capability to the nation. His comprehensive and forthright approach is indicative of his distinguished service, bringing great credit upon himself, the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force. Major General Gerard Paul FOGARTY AM, ACT For distinguished service as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 in Iraq, Director General Personnel - Army and as Head People Capability. Major General Fogarty has been fundamental in the realisation of Australia's national interests and in leading profound strategic change for Australian Defence Force personnel. His diligence, clear desire to improve the understanding and management of people and sense of duty are hallmarks of his distinguished service and bring great credit upon himself, the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.

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Royal Australian Navy Captain Jonathan David SADLEIR RAN, ACT For exceptional performance of duties as the Director Navy Continuous Improvement, Commanding Officer HMAS Parramatta and as Staff Officer Global Operations. Captain Sadleir's leadership and drive as Staff Officer Global Operations in Military Strategic Commitments Branch, at sea as Commanding Officer HMAS Parramatta and in the delivery of crucial business reforms across the Royal Australian Navy have been extraordinary. The passion, tenacity and diligence of his Sea Command and strategic staff and business reform endeavours have delivered significant operational, financial and capability improvements to the Royal Australian Navy. He has contributed significantly to the success of Navy and Defence strategic reforms. Australian Army Major General Stephen Julian DAY DSC, ACT For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force as Commander of the 7th Brigade and Head Joint Capability Coordination. Major General Day has made significant contributions to the operational capability of the Australian Defence Force through his command of the 7th Brigade and his insightful development of its motorised capability. His leadership and diligence as Head Joint Capability Coordination have led directly to the efficient and effective linkage between joint concepts, experimentation and capability development. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Edward GARRAWAY, SA For exceptional service in the field of officer career management in 2009 and as Commanding Officer, 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, from 2010 to 2012. As a career manager, Lieutenant Colonel Garraway was pivotal in establishing the Army Officer Career Pathway Strategy for officer career development. As Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, he generated outstanding foundation warfighting skills enabling the Regiment to be prepared for operational deployments. His exemplary leadership and devotion to service contributed significantly to the maintenance of the Australian Army's force preparedness and operational readiness. Major General Paul David McLACHLAN CSC, Vic For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force as the Director General Development and Plans - Army, and as the Commander of the 7th Brigade. Major General McLachlan has provided exceptional service to the nation through his leadership of the 7th Brigade and his pivotal role in the modernisation and rebalancing of the capabilities within the Australian Army. His efforts in these pivotal roles will have long lasting benefits to Army capability through the digitisation of the Army's Multirole Combat Brigades.


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Brigadier Barry Neil McMANUS CSC, United States of America For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force as the Director General Capability and Plans and as the Army Attaché to the United States of America. Brigadier McManus has provided exceptional service to the nation through his leadership of capability development integration with the Strategic Reform Program and his integral role in Australia's Defence relationship with the United States of America and Canada. Brigadier Jane Maree SPALDING, NSW For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in the fields of recruiting and strategic reform. Brigadier Spalding has been consistently diligent and innovative in leading a number of key reform agendas over recent years. She has been responsible for the remediation of recruiting contracts and the implementation of the Australian Army's strategic reform. Her efforts should provide dividends in the form of more recruits for the Australian Defence Force and more effective use of resources for the Australian Army. Colonel Wade Bradley STOTHART, ACT For exceptional service as Commanding Officer Timor Leste Battle Group - Four, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, Military Assistant to the Commander Forces Command and Director of Officer Career Management - Army. Colonel Stothart has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and commitment to duty in key command, staff and career management appointments. His dedicated operational and staff service has had a significant and positive effect on the well-being of deployed troops and delivered improved career management for all Army officers that has enhanced and should continue to enhance the Australian Army's personnel capability.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE MILITARY DIVISION

Royal Australian Navy Warrant Officer Timothy Joseph HOLLIDAY, NSW For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in the area of workforce and personnel career development within the Communications and Information Systems category. Warrant Officer Holliday has provided leadership and outstanding professional knowledge to advance the field of communications, workforce planning and training, contributing significantly to the increased readiness and overall effectiveness of the Communications and Information Systems category in the Royal Australian Navy. Chief Petty Officer Arron Cameron WATSON, Qld For meritorious service in the field of marine engineering in the Royal Australian Navy. Chief Petty Officer Watson is an inspirational leader providing outstanding service in the field of naval engineering. This service has included the development of technical publications in support of the introduction into service of the Armidale Class Patrol Boats, his excellence as a mentor and trainer for a significant proportion of the Patrol Boat crews and service as a crew member in both Hydrographic and Patrol Boats over a continuous period of six years. Australian Army Captain A, For meritorious service. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Warrant Officer Class One Stephen Michael GREENALL, NT For meritorious service as the Artificer Sergeant Major of the 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, as Maintenance Manager of Joint Logistic Unit North, and as Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Warrant Officer of the 1st Brigade. Warrant Officer Greenall has demonstrated a level of professionalism and technical competence that has produced outstanding results. Serving with distinction in three demanding appointments, he questioned accepted norms and implemented local reforms to deliver greater efficiency for Defence. His efforts have contributed significantly to the operational success of the 1st Brigade. Warrant Officer Class One H, For meritorious service to the Special Operations Command in regimental leadership roles. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence.


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Warrant Officer Class One David Ross LEHR, ACT For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd/10th Field Regiment, Joint Task Force 635 Operation ANODE Rotation 13, and the 1st Field Regiment. Warrant Officer Lehr has provided meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major for the 2nd/10th Field Regiment, Joint Task Force 635 Operation ANODE Rotation 13, and the 1st Field Regiment. Warrant Officer Lehr has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and inspirational leadership in his sustained efforts in preparing soldiers and units to deploy on operations. His capacity and willingness to undertake additional tasks are exceptional and, through his example, have earned wide respect within the Australian Army. Warrant Officer Class One John Robert PICKETT, ACT For meritorious service as the Drill Wing Sergeant Major, Royal Military College Duntroon and as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 41st Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment, and the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Warrant Officer Pickett's steadfast professionalism, dedication to duty, outstanding leadership and moral courage have had a lasting impression on hundreds of officers and soldiers. His guidance and compassion to young officers and soldiers should have a significant long-term benefit to the Australian Defence Force. His performance is in the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and the Australian Army. Warrant Officer Class One Richard Alfred VERRALL, Qld For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd/17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment and the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Warrant Officer Verrall's commitment, personal example and extraordinary leadership have been outstanding and instrumental in building capability through the careful development and training of soldiers and his acceptance of extra responsibility. As a senior soldier his loyalty, work ethic and provision of support to the chain of command have been exemplary. Warrant Officer Verrall's contributions are of the highest order and are a credit to himself, the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force. Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander Rudy Thomas DARVILL, SA For meritorious service in leadership, development and sustainment of the Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance and Response capability. Wing Commander Darvill's exceptional service in a series of demanding leadership and development roles at Number 92 Wing has been instrumental in the successful development and sustainment of the Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance and Response capability within the Royal Australian Air Force. His outstanding efforts, sustained over more than a decade, have allowed Number 92 Wing to respond effectively to a range of complex challenges in an environment of uncertainty and high operational tempo.


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Warrant Officer Russell George KENNEDY CSC, Vic For meritorious service in the field of Reserve training development and management within Director General Reserves - Air Force Branch. Warrant Officer Kennedy is an outstanding airman who has demonstrated selfless dedication and loyalty. His engagement in a range of Reserve training activities has included managing Air Force Reserve establishment data and development of a system to record the civil skills and employment information of Australian Defence Force reservists. His devoted service has resulted in achieving Air Force intent on many occasions. Squadron Leader Ravinder SINGH, NSW For meritorious service in the field of airlift capability support. Squadron Leader Singh is an outstanding officer who has displayed selfless dedication, inspirational leadership and boundless energy and enthusiasm in raising project technical airworthiness management standards. He has materially contributed to the safe and effective delivery of new and upgraded capability through his involvement with technical airworthiness and project management in support of the Royal Australian Air Force airlift capability.

MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY (MG)

Australian Army Corporal B For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Corporal J For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan, June 2010. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Corporal N For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence.


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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)

Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel G For distinguished command and leadership in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Robert SMITH CSC, Qld For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations and in action as the Commanding Officer, Mentoring Task Force 3 on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan from June 2011 to January 2012. Lieutenant Colonel Smith's leadership of Mentoring Task Force 3 drove a focused and unwavering commitment by all ranks to develop the competence, confidence and independence of the 4th Brigade of the Afghan National Army. His efforts, in a highly demanding environment, substantially enhanced the effectiveness, influence and credibility of the 4th Brigade. The concept of mentoring that he designed and implemented has been widely adopted in Afghanistan by the International Security Assistance Force.


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BAR TO THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL (DSM and Bar)

Australian Army Major J For distinguished leadership in warlike operations and in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence.


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Australian Army Major A For distinguished leadership in warlike operations and in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Captain A For distinguished leadership in warlike operations and in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Corporal A For distinguished leadership in warlike operations and in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Major Anthony Raymond BENNETT, ACT For distinguished leadership in warlike operations and in action as the Officer Commanding A Company, Mentoring Task Force 3 on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan from June to November 2011. Major Bennett provided outstanding mentoring support for the Afghan National Army 3rd Kandak during the period of his operational deployment. His patience, tact and personal support to the commander and officers of the 3rd Kandak instilled unprecedented improvements in their confidence and effectiveness. His outstanding leadership supported both Australian and Afghani soldiers in testing circumstances and inspired their professionalism. Major E For distinguished leadership in warlike operations and in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Corporal P For distinguished leadership in warlike operations and in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence.


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Captain R For distinguished leadership in warlike operations. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Major S For distinguished leadership in warlike operations and in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Colonel David John SMITH AM, NSW For distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Deputy Commander, Combined Team Uruzgan on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan from May 2011 to January 2012. Colonel Smith consistently demonstrated effective judgement and leadership to strengthen Coalition operations in Uruzgan. His direction of planning efforts to further advance independent, coordinated Afghan security operations made an invaluable contribution to the International Security Assistance Force campaign and the pursuit of Australia's national interests in Afghanistan. His leadership in response to several traumatic incidents was exceptional and provided compassion and stability.

COMMENDATION FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Royal Australian Navy Captain Simon Giuseppe OTTAVIANO RAN, ACT For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as Chief of Staff Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER from July 2011 to January 2012. Captain Ottaviano's distinguished performance as Chief of Staff at Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 directly contributed to the Australian campaign, particularly with regard to improving the procedures for managing critical incidents and matters of national strategic sensitivity, and the capacity to better sustain deployed, widely dispersed operations. Captain Ottaviano was a driving force and inspiration for the cohesive, positive environment which typified the headquarters throughout his deployment. Commander Andrew Paul QUINN RAN, ACT For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as the Commanding Officer, HMAS Toowoomba on Operation SLIPPER from June to October 2011. Commander Quinn's leadership enabled HMAS Toowoomba to achieve an outstanding level of performance in the conduct of coalition maritime operations as directed by the Commander, Combined Maritime Forces. Commander Quinn contributed significantly to the protection of life and security at sea in the Middle East Area of Operations, particularly through operations aimed at terrorism, piracy and other illegal activities. Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel B For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Major Andrew BAKER, Qld For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as Commander, Brigade Headquarters Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team, Mentoring Task Force 3 on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan. Major Baker diligently and tactfully fostered vital relationships with the commander and staff of the Afghan National Army's 4th Brigade Headquarters, which contributed significantly to an unprecedented improvement in their confidence, competence and efficiency in the planning and conduct of operations in Uruzgan Province. Major Baker has made a valuable contribution to the advancement of Australia's national interests in Afghanistan.


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Major Andrew Thomas CULLEN, Qld For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Troop Commander, Combined Team Uruzgan on Operation SLIPPER from May 2011 to February 2012. Major Cullen was pivotal in the development of an Afghan National Army explosive ordnance disposal capability in Uruzgan Province and the centralised coordination of Coalition force explosive ordnance disposal across the province. These capabilities greatly enhanced the scarce and highly valuable explosive ordinance disposal capability and saved lives during his command, and will continue to do so in future. Private Phillip Alan DURHAM, WA For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations and in action as a rifleman with A Company, Mentoring Task Force 3 on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan from June 2011 to January 2012. Private Durham displayed exceptional battle skills and moral courage during a contact with the enemy. In a complex battle situation, he provided critical information to his company command post and the patrol in contact allowing the coordination of effective offensive fire. Moreover, he was instrumental in saving the lives of Afghan civilians and, quite likely, Afghan and Australian soldiers through his advice to an Afghan National Army commander who was directing fire support. Major General Michael George KRAUSE AM, ACT For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as the Deputy Chief of Staff - Plans, Headquarters International Joint Command, International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan from March 2011 to February 2012. Major General Krause was instrumental in the development of the first Afghan National Army designed, written and owned campaign plan and planning for the force structure drawdown transition to Afghan-led security. Through his astute understanding of the complexities of the Coalition, his comprehensive and tactful engagement with others, and his foresight, exemplary leadership and commitment, Major General Krause has made an outstanding contribution to the International Security Assistance Force effort in Afghanistan. Major Benjamin Gerard McLENNAN, Qld For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as the Operations Officer, Mentoring Task Force 3 on Operation SLIPPER from June to November 2011. Major McLennan's written work and articulate briefings were instrumental to the adoption of improved mentoring approaches across the International Security Assistance Force and for the direction of the Australian mission in Afghanistan. His comprehensive, relevant and timely staff work contributed significantly to the confidence and efficiency of the Afghan National Army's 4th Brigade. Major McLennan's drive and enthusiasm resulted in procedural and organisational changes across critical areas that should have long-term benefits.


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Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Gerard MILES, ACT For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as the Principle Staff Officer Operations, Headquarters Joint Task Force 633, and as Acting Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff Combined Team Uruzgan on Operation SLIPPER. Lieutenant Colonel Miles' held three extremely challenging appointments during his seven months deployment. In all appointments he was highly effective, developing options and ensuring the quick passage of time-sensitive information to enable well considered and highly effective decisions by his commanders. He was extremely capable under pressure as well as tactful and diplomatic in sensitive situations. He made a significant contribution to the achievement of the mission in the Middle East Area of Operations. Corporal Daniel Brett MILLER, Qld For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as a corporal mentor, Mentoring Task Force 3 on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan from June 2011 to January 2012. On 9 July 2011, Corporal Miller provided leadership to soldiers of his Afghan National Army mentored force who were being engaged by the enemy and enabled them to recover the situation and successfully clear the enemy from a village. On two other occasions during his deployment, Corporal Miller displayed exceptional courage and professionalism to provide timely first aid and comfort to wounded soldiers and coordinate their evacuation. Major R For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Captain T For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations and in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence.

COMMENDATION FOR GALLANTRY

Australian Army Private Nathan David BENDLE, Qld For acts of gallantry in action on 7 September 2011 while deployed on Operation SLIPPER as a member of Mentoring Task Force 3 in Afghanistan. While attempting to apprehend a withdrawing insurgent commander, Private Bendle and a fellow soldier came under intense, plunging fire from an insurgent force numbering three to five on their southern flank as well as fire from their quarry. Despite facing extreme personal danger, Private Bendle and the other soldier advanced over 100 metres with no cover, concealment or friendly suppressive fire to close with and neutralise the insurgent commander. Private D For acts of gallantry in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Corporal Scott James SMITH, deceased For acts of gallantry in action on 21 October 2012 while an Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Technician in Special Operations Task Group Rotation XVIII in Afghanistan Corporal Smith's actions in warning and advising his Commando team commander and clearing safe areas and routes in the face of significant threats from improvised explosive devices and accurate small arms fire undoubtedly saved the lives of other team members and partnered Afghan forces. His clear thinking, courage and selflessness were of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force. Private Kyle Anthony WILSON, NSW For acts of gallantry in action on 7 September 2011 while deployed on Operation SLIPPER as a member of Mentoring Task Force 3 in Afghanistan. While attempting to apprehend a withdrawing insurgent commander, Private Wilson and a fellow soldier came under intense, plunging fire from an insurgent force numbering three to five on their southern flank as well as fire from their quarry. Despite facing extreme personal danger, Private Wilson and the other soldier advanced over 100 metres with no cover, concealment or friendly suppressive fire to close with and neutralise the insurgent commander. Their actions also drew fire away from the remainder of their section enabling them to reposition and engage more fully in the battle. Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant K For acts of gallantry in action. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence.


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BAR TO THE CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS (CSC and Bar)

Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel Rolf AUDRINS CSC, Vic For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One, Career Management in the Directorate of Soldier Career Management - Army. Lieutenant Colonel Audrins' leadership, influence and outstanding work ethic have been instrumental in implementing the most significant changes in soldier career management in over ten years. He is an exceptional staff officer who displayed outstanding subject knowledge, commitment and devotion to duty in improving the processes for soldier career management. His achievements in this area should have a far-reaching and long lasting impact on the Australian Army. Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Christopher Thomas HANNA CSC, NSW For outstanding devotion to duty to the Australian Defence Force as a Legal Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. Group Captain Hanna's exceptional commitment has significantly contributed to the improved delivery of legal effect for the whole of the Australian Defence Force. Over a sustained period of high operational tempo, his dedication, leadership and judgement have been instrumental to the successful provision of legal support to Defence leaders. His commitment to legal support, both domestically and internationally, has enhanced the reputation of the Australian Defence Force.


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Royal Australian Navy Captain Christine Ann CLARKE RAN, NSW For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Kuttabul. Captain Clarke is an exceptional officer who consistently displayed outstanding, selfless leadership throughout her tenure in command of HMAS Kuttabul. Her application of high standards, demonstrated performance and unwavering commitment underpinned the success of the Establishment during a particularly busy period. Commander Mitchell Robert LIVINGSTONE RAN, India For outstanding achievement while Commanding Officer HMAS Pirie engaged in the rescue of survivors from a foundered vessel at Christmas Island on 15 December 2010. Commander Livingstone acted without hesitation and remained calm when he led the ASSAIL THREE crew in HMAS Pirie in their efforts to recover survivors after Suspected Irregular Entry Vessel 221 broke up on the rocks of Christmas Island in violent weather conditions. His focused leadership and decisiveness inspired the crew to extraordinary acts of bravery and skill to save others. Commander Livingstone's leadership, sound judgement and shiphandling ensured the survival of many who would have otherwise drowned. Commander Paul James MOGGACH RAN, ACT For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as the Commanding Officer of 817 Squadron from August 2009 until decommissioning of the Squadron in December 2011. Commander Moggach has executed his duties in command of 817 Squadron until decommissioning under unique, complex and challenging circumstances. The Squadron provided the maximum level of capability to the Australian Defence Force until the last day of service due to Commander Moggach's professionalism, leadership and loyalty to his sailors, officers and his country. Commander Timothy James STANDEN RAN, NSW For outstanding achievement as the Fleet Aviation Engineer Officer. Commander Standen's innovative and energetic leadership while in charge of the Aviation Maintenance Standards Unit has been inspirational. His original approach to improving the auditing regime, coupled with his championing of New Generation Navy principles and effective regulatory refinements, have encouraged adoption of a continuous improvement culture and measurable improvement in compliance and safety. His effectiveness and commitment are in the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy.


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Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel Ana Laura DUNCAN, ACT For outstanding achievement as the Senior Career Adviser in the Directorate of Officer Career Management - Army. Lieutenant Colonel Duncan has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, motivation and application of experience and judgement to ensure that Australian Army officers are provided with timely and accurate career advice and management. Lieutenant Colonel Duncan is an exceptional staff officer who has significantly improved the career management of officers in the Australia Army. Lieutenant Colonel Arun LAMBERT, ACT For outstanding achievement as the Director of Legal Review, Office of the Inspector General Australian Defence Force - Canberra. Lieutenant Colonel Lambert is an outstanding officer who has displayed consistent professional excellence, innovation, dedication and devotion to his duties by enhancing, improving and promoting military justice within the Australian Defence Force. His efforts have included the development and delivery of advanced level training in the proper conduct and legal review of administrative inquiries, the initiation and imposition of administrative sanctions and the handling of complaints. This follows over a decade of challenges involving the military justice system. His efforts have resulted in a demonstrable and substantial increase in the level of professionalism in which inquiries are undertaken throughout the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Colonel Jenelle Margaret LAWSON, ACT For outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Plans, Headquarters Defence Force Recruiting for the innovation, development and successful implementation of the Defence Technical Scholarship program during the period from 2007 to 2011. Lieutenant Colonel Lawson is an exceptional officer who has consistently displayed professional excellence, initiative and inspiration of others in the face of a challenging future recruiting environment. Lieutenant Colonel Lawson has successfully led the development and implementation of the Defence Technical Scholarship program to promote the Australian Defence Force as an employer of choice for future technical tradesmen and women. Colonel John Brendan McLEAN, ACT For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer, 16th Air Defence Regiment. Colonel McLean has achieved outstanding results as the Commanding Officer, 16th Air Defence Regiment. Drawing on his professionalism and leadership skills, he led major outcomes in force structure change, force protection for deployed forces, the reconstitution of the Ground Based Air Defence capability and the introduction into service of the Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar capability.


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Lieutenant Colonel Saad Imad OMARI DSC, WA For outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Grade One Plans and Staff Officer Grade One Force Preparation in Headquarters 1st Division. Lieutenant Colonel Omari's intellect, work ethic and exceptional capacity to generate optimal outcomes in support of operations have been outstanding. He was central to the successful reform of the operational planning and force preparation functions of the 1st Division. Lieutenant Colonel Omari is an extraordinary staff officer who has significantly improved the readiness and war-fighting skills of personnel deploying on operations. Lieutenant Colonel Bradley Scott ROBERTSON, ACT For outstanding achievement as a logistics Staff Officer within the Directorate of Logistics - Army. Lieutenant Colonel Robertson's commitment and professional logistic knowledge have ensured that the Australian Army has gained financial literacy of the Logistics Sustainment budget, rationalised the equipment for deploying soldiers and introduced the Simpson Care Package for soldiers hospitalised on operations. Lieutenant Colonel Robertson's dedication and motivation are in the finest traditions of the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Stewart THOMSON, ACT For outstanding achievement as a Project Director, Defence Support Group - Capital Facilities and Infrastructure Branch. Lieutenant Colonel Thomson has consistently demonstrated outstanding professional skills, judgment and selfless dedication in capital facilities and infrastructure project development and delivery. His ability to manage multiple and concurrent large scale projects of a highly complex nature to achieve successful key outcomes in support of Defence capability is reflective of his outstanding leadership and has brought great credit upon himself, the Australian Army and the Department of Defence. Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander David Charles ABRAHAM, For outstanding achievement in F-111 weapon system logistic support. Wing Commander Abraham is an exceptional officer who has displayed professional excellence, inspirational leadership and initiative, and outstanding dedication to duty in highly challenging and demanding situations in logistic support and disposal of the F-111 aircraft. Wing Commander Abraham has made an outstanding contribution to maintenance and support of the Australian Defence Force air combat capability and the preservation of military aviation heritage.


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Group Captain Peter Robert DAVIES, NSW For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of Number 1 Radar Surveillance Unit. Group Captain Davies has led Number 1 Radar Surveillance Unit through a period of unprecedented change. He has been instrumental in expanding the operational utility of the over-the-horizon radars in strategically significant ways while also delivering considerable projected savings to Defence. His outstanding professionalism and commitment to his unit, its people and the over-the-horizon radar capability accord with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Air Force and the Australian Defence Force. Group Captain Jennifer Karen LUMSDEN, Vic For outstanding achievement as Chief of Staff, Director General Health Reserves - Air Force and in developing the Military Critical Care Aeromedical Evacuation Capability. Group Captain Lumsden is an exceptional officer who has demonstrated superior commitment and initiative over the past decade in the development of Air Force health capability. She has shaped the Reserve health structure to a model that is fully integrated with the permanent force structure and concurrently worked to enhance the Military Critical Care Aeromedical Evacuation Capability to align it to world's best practice. Wing Commander Paul Raymond PAROLO, ACT For outstanding achievement in the field of Aerospace Engineering in the Royal Australian Air Force. Wing Commander Parolo has made an outstanding contribution to the aerospace engineering and logistic support of the Royal Australian Air Force capability through a succession of demanding posts. He is an exceptional officer who displays professional excellence and inspirational leadership qualities in extremely challenging situations. Sergeant Andrew Gordon WADE, NSW For outstanding achievement as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of Engine Cell at Number 37 Squadron. Sergeant Wade successfully planned, initiated and managed the Engine Health Management System, Engine Watch List and Propeller Balancing System for AE2100 engines in support of the C-130J Hercules fleet, delivering sustainment savings and significant increases in engine reliability and enhancing Air Lift capability in support of operations.

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Royal Australian Navy Commander Rodney John GRIFFITHS RAN, Indonesia For meritorious achievement as Assistant Defence Attaché, Australian Defence Staff, Jakarta. Lieutenant Commander Griffiths has demonstrated outstanding leadership and performance as the Assistant Defence Attaché - Jakarta. His devotion to duty, professionalism and dedication in this role have been exemplary and have established him as a role model for the Embassy community. He has set a benchmark for Defence appointments worldwide and provided the tools to assist them in achieving similar standards of performance. His achievements have been in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Defence Force. Leading Seaman Deakon James LEWIS, NSW For meritorious devotion to duty as a Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator and Tactical Data Link manager in HMAS Sydney. Leading Seaman Lewis has significantly contributed to improvements in force warfare and network operations. His knowledge of the Adelaide Class Combat Data Link Management System is unequalled and is directly contributing to a generational advancement in Link 16 operations. His extraordinary talent, dedication and performance are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy. Petty Officer Jay Desmond PETTIFER, NSW For meritorious achievement and contribution to the Royal Australian Navy by implementing complex security improvements within Garden Island Defence Precinct. Petty Officer Pettifer is an exceptional senior sailor who has consistently displayed professional excellence, diligence and inspirational leadership during the implementation of complex security improvements within Garden Island Defence Precinct, including the Enhanced Self-Defence Capability. He has taken responsibility, used his initiative and worked tirelessly to achieve outstanding results which uphold the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force. Warrant Officer Michael John QUINLAN, WA For meritorious achievement as the Submarine Escape Training Facility Training Officer at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Warrant Officer Quinlan ensured the safety of all who train at the Submarine Escape Training Facility by designing and implementing a training and certification package for the largest single group of water-working instructors ever trained in the Royal Australian Navy. He enhanced already stringent safety procedures in an unforgiving workplace. Warrant Officer Quinlan is a senior sailor who constantly strives to achieve the highest safety standards in keeping with the Royal Australian Navy's finest traditions.


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Petty Officer Luanne Rebecca RULE, Vic For meritorious devotion to duty as the Petty Officer Naval Police Coxswain in the Royal Australian Navy's Recruit School. Petty Officer Rule's innovative and meticulous work ethic has ensured Recruit School's outcomes are delivered with exceptional efficiency and effectiveness. She is an integral member of the Recruit School team and encourages all staff to strive for excellence in the training and discipline of the Royal Australian Navy's recruits. Warrant Officer William James WELMAN, NSW For meritorious achievement as the Communications Information Systems Category Manager in the Directorate of Navy Category Management. Warrant Officer Welman is an exceptional sailor who consistently displays professional excellence, diligence and foresight in the complex field of Navy category management. Warrant Officer Welman played a leading role in the production of the preliminary Five Year Training Requirement document which consolidated data from multiple sources and, through quantitative measures, summarised the anticipated net training liability for every Navy category for the next five years. Australian Army Major Paul John BELLAS, Qld For meritorious achievement as the Chinook Logistics Manager in driving significant reform resulting in increased Chinook capability output and reduced ownership costs to Defence. Major Bellas has delivered responsive and timely support to Chinook forces deployed in Afghanistan and on domestic fleet operations. His consistently outstanding efforts have led to increased capability outputs at reduced costs to the Australian Defence Force. Major Steven James BENNETT, NSW For meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Grade Two - Information and Communications Technology Projects and Plans, Headquarters Forces Command. Major Bennett is an exceptional officer who consistently displays professional excellence, initiative and dedication to duty in the area of Information and Communication Technology Program Management. He has made an enduring impact upon the Information and Communication Technology capability and a vital contribution to enhanced delivery processes that have generated savings. These changes have had a positive effect throughout the Australian Army and a broad range of Defence Groups and agencies.


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Lieutenant Colonel Scott Rodney BRADFORD, NSW For meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Grade One Training in Headquarters 2nd Division. Lieutenant Colonel Bradford's dedication to enhancing Army Reserve training has enabled the directed capability outcomes under Plan BEERSHEBA to be realised. His outstanding efforts greatly improved the management of governance in the 2nd Division, and his ability to identify wastage and generate efficiencies to meet the intent of the Strategic Reform Program has been exceptional. Major Michael John BUCHANAN, Qld For meritorious achievement as the Officer Commanding Reinforcement Company, Mentoring Task Force 3 from February 2011 to January 2012. Major Buchanan's dedication and leadership enabled him to maintain two platoons of soldiers at high readiness and deploy 50 reinforcements to Afghanistan over an eight month period. During this time he also prepared a platoon for deployment to East Timor. Major Buchanan provided support and compassion to the families of soldiers killed in action and was instrumental in the repatriation, recovery and rehabilitation of wounded soldiers. His dedication to duty and professionalism are in the finest traditions of the Australian Army. Corporal D, For meritorious achievement as the technical operations subject matter expert in support of the Australian Defence Forces Special Operations capability. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Corporal Adam EAGLE, NSW For meritorious devotion to duty as a Geomatic Technician providing engineering survey support to the Australian Army. Details not available at the request of Corporal Eagle. Sergeant Bradley Norman FOSTER, ACT For meritorious achievement as acting Company Sergeant Major of C Company and acting Second in Command of Support Company, the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Sergeant Foster proved exceptional in his roles as Company Sergeant Major and acting Company Second in Command within 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. He enabled the unit to deliver several outstanding training packages, controlled a dispersed Company during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief deployment, and ensured Support Company continued to be ready to meet its operational obligations.


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Warrant Officer Class One Michael Kenneth HARMAN, Qld For meritorious achievement as the Technical Quartermaster Sergeant of the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment. Warrant Officer Harman's commitment and leadership have been instrumental to the logistical sustainment of the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment. His processes of identification, reconciliation and accounting through implementing materiel management initiatives significantly contributed to the Strategic Reform Program. His efforts enhanced the logistic capability and integrity of unit equipment and stores accounts. Major Lloyd Alexander JENSEN, Qld For meritorious achievement as the Quartermaster and Battery Commander Combat Service Support Battery, 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery in 2011. Major Jensen demonstrated superior leadership and logistical management skills to ensure the continued operational viability of 4th Regiment through a period of high operational readiness activity. Through his sustained contribution Major Jensen played a pivotal role in the operational combat capability and preparedness of personnel and forces assigned to 4th Regiment for operational service in the Middle East Area of Operations and Timor Leste. Warrant Officer Class Two Kevin John KENNEDY, NSW For meritorious devotion to duty as the Warrant Officer Strategic Reporting, Army Headquarters. Warrant Officer Kennedy has consistently demonstrated outstanding technical innovation, judgment and devotion to duty in the area of technical reporting and data analysis of Defence's human resource information systems. His exemplary achievements have been as a result of his selfless dedication and professionalism and the pursuit of the highest level of service to assist in the management of the Australian Army's personnel. Warrant Officer Class Two M, For meritorious achievement in the field of Australian Army counterinsurgency doctrine and education. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Lieutenant Colonel Bevan Hugh McDONALD, ACT For outstanding service as the Staff Officer Grade One Capability, Headquarters Joint Operations Command in pioneering and leading the Operational User Requirements process. Lieutenant Colonel McDonald displayed outstanding foresight, drive and initiative in establishing the Operational User Requirements process within Headquarters Joint Operations Command. His exceptional leadership and dedication through this process successfully and rapidly introduced into operational service new force protection capabilities for Bushmaster vehicles and deployed personnel, resulting in lifesaving enhancements.


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Corporal Lee Andrew NEWHAM, Qld For meritorious achievement as a section commander of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Corporal Newham has demonstrated extraordinary professionalism and leadership as a section commander in the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. His inspirational attitude and dedication to duty contributed directly to a raised training standard that enhanced the safety of Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. Corporal Newham's commitment also led his team to victory in the Australian Army's premier military skills competition and set the standard to which others should aspire. Captain O, For meritorious achievement as the Regimental Personnel and Administrative Officer. Details not available at the request of the Department of Defence. Warrant Officer Class One Christopher Robin TUDDENHAM, ACT For meritorious devotion to duty as the Communications Systems Engineer at Headquarters Joint Operations Command. Details are not available at the request of Warrant Officer Tuddenham. Major Lisa Therese WESTON, NSW For meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer Commanding ECHO Squadron at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Major Weston demonstrated exceptional leadership and provided outstanding management to her squadron, guiding and mentoring young midshipmen and cadets to great success despite extraordinary challenges. Her understanding of command in a complex environment far exceeded that expected of an officer of her seniority. She was the key player in a peer mentoring program, a strong proponent and role model for women in Defence, and was an inspiration to subordinates, peers and superiors. Warrant Officer Class Two Damien Alexander WOOLFE, NSW For meritorious achievement as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warrant Officer at the Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School. Warrant Officer Woolfe's professional mastery and selfless dedication to the Australian Defence Force's explosive ordnance disposal training capability have been exemplary. His foresight, leadership and skills have ensured that the Australian Defence Force has a safe, sustainable and effective explosive ordnance disposal training capability now and into the future.


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Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Daniel Joseph GREALY, Qld For meritorious achievement as the Executive Officer at Number 1 Squadron. Squadron Leader Grealy is an exceptional officer who has demonstrated outstanding professional mastery, leadership and dedication to duty through his accomplishments as the Executive Officer of Number 1 Squadron. His contributions have been instrumental to the successful introduction into service of the Australian Super Hornet. Group Captain Ross Keith JONES, ACT For meritorious achievement as the Commanding Officer at Number 1 Recruit Training Unit. Group Captain (then Wing Commander) Jones transformed the culture within Number 1 Recruit Training Unit from one of accepting the norm to one of continually challenging the way business is conducted. In doing so, significant savings and improvements in effectiveness and efficiency are being realised. Additionally, the quality and calibre of graduates have been enhanced which should shape the Royal Australian Air Force now and in the future. Warrant Officer Edward Peter O'FARRELL, NSW For meritorious achievement as the Warrant Officer in Charge of the Assisted Learning Centre at the Royal Australian Air Force School of Technical Training. Warrant Officer O'Farrell displayed excellent leadership, expertise and dedication in establishing and developing the Assisted Learning Centre at the Royal Australian Air Force School of Technical Training. His efforts have improved the welfare, motivation and academic achievements of all students undergoing aviation technical training. Warrant Officer O'Farrell has made a meritorious contribution to the aviation capability of the Australian Defence Force. Squadron Leader Sheena Lee OLDRIDGE, SA For meritorious achievement as the Emerging Projects Development Engineer in Guided Weapons Branch, Explosive Ordnance Division. Squadron Leader Oldridge is an exemplary officer who displays an outstanding level of professionalism, initiative and leadership. She is widely acknowledged and respected across Defence as the Explosive Ordnance emerging projects subject matter expert. She has greatly improved the acquisition and sustainment planning of Australian Defence Force explosive ordnance.


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Warrant Officer Jason Robin STONE, Qld For meritorious achievement as the Warrant Officer Engineering at Number 1 Squadron. Warrant Officer Stone's exceptional planning, management and supervision ensured that the establishment and training of the F/A18F Super Hornet technical workforce was exemplary. Warrant Officer Stone's dedication and professionalism fostered the development of a healthy workforce culture and ensured that the technical workforce was able to support the rapid introduction of the Super Hornet into service with the Royal Australian Air Force.

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