John Harvey (RAAF officer)
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Air Marshal
John Paul Harvey AM
(b. 4 September 1954) is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force
(RAAF). He has held the position of Chief Capability Development Group from October 2010.
in 1977 and conducted navigator training at RAAF Base East Sale
before being posted to Canberra bomber aircraft
at RAAF Base Amberley
. After a four year tour on Canberra aircraft he spent one year as the escort officer to the Minister for Defence and then completed specialist weapons training and conversion training on the F-111 aircraft.
After a three years flying F-111s Harvey completed the Royal Air Force
Aero Systems Course and on his return to Australia he received a three year posting in Technical Intelligence at the Joint Intelligence Organisation
. Harvey was then posted to the United States as the Flight Test Director for the F-111 Avionics Update Project, working with the United States Air Force
on the F-111 Avionics Modernization Program.
On return from the United States he was posted to the Australian Department of Defence
as an Air Warfare Advisor in the Force Development and Analysis Division. He then completed a one year exchange posting with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence
before being appointed as a Visiting Fellow at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University. After the fellowship position he was posted as Director of the RAAF Air Power Studies Centre and then posted as Defence Attaché Southern Europe, based in Rome and accredited to Italy, Israel, Greece and Turkey.
On return from Italy he was appointed as a Deputy Director at the Australian Defence College and then Director of Military Strategy at Australian Defence Headquarters before being promoted to Air Commodore
and posted as Director General Aerospace Development. On 2 September 2002 he was posted as Director General of the New Air Combat Capability still holding the rank of Air Commodore
.
John Harvey was promoted to Air Vice Marshal on the 30 November 2006 to become the Program Manager of the New Air Combat Capability within the Defence Materiel Organisation
.
On 26 January 2008 (Australia Day
Honours), Harvey was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his service as Program Manager.
In October 2010, following the resignation of Vice Admiral Matt Tripovich
, Harvey was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal
and appointed as Chief Capability Development Group.
), Psychology and Information Science. He is married to Sue and has two daughters, Jo and Mary. His hobbies include Tae Kwon Do, swimming and backpacking.
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Air Marshal (Australia)
Air marshal is the second highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air marshal, it is also considered a three-star rank...
John Paul Harvey AM
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(b. 4 September 1954) is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
(RAAF). He has held the position of Chief Capability Development Group from October 2010.
Military career
John Harvey joined the Royal Australian Air ForceRoyal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
in 1977 and conducted navigator training at RAAF Base East Sale
RAAF Base East Sale
RAAF Base East Sale is one of the main training establishments of the Royal Australian Air Force, including where Australian Air Force Cadets have their annual General Service Training. It is home to the Roulettes aerobatic team. It is also now the home of the RAAF's Officers' Training School ...
before being posted to Canberra bomber aircraft
English Electric Canberra
The English Electric Canberra is a first-generation jet-powered light bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s. The Canberra could fly at a higher altitude than any other bomber through the 1950s and set a world altitude record of 70,310 ft in 1957...
at RAAF Base Amberley
RAAF Base Amberley
RAAF Base Amberley is a Royal Australian Air Force base located southwest of Ipswich, Queensland and southwest of Brisbane. It is currently home to No. 1 Squadron and No. 6 Squadron , No. 33 Squadron and No. 36 Squadron...
. After a four year tour on Canberra aircraft he spent one year as the escort officer to the Minister for Defence and then completed specialist weapons training and conversion training on the F-111 aircraft.
After a three years flying F-111s Harvey completed the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
Aero Systems Course and on his return to Australia he received a three year posting in Technical Intelligence at the Joint Intelligence Organisation
Joint Intelligence Organisation
The Joint Intelligence Organsiation was a former Australian government intelligence agency, responsible for the analysis of defence and foreign intelligence...
. Harvey was then posted to the United States as the Flight Test Director for the F-111 Avionics Update Project, working with the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
on the F-111 Avionics Modernization Program.
On return from the United States he was posted to the Australian Department of Defence
Department of Defence (Australia)
The Australian Department of Defence is a Federal Government Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force . The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests...
as an Air Warfare Advisor in the Force Development and Analysis Division. He then completed a one year exchange posting with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence (New Zealand)
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence is the arm of the New Zealand Government charged with providing advice on defence matters, as well as providing civilian administration and oversight over the New Zealand Defence Force....
before being appointed as a Visiting Fellow at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University. After the fellowship position he was posted as Director of the RAAF Air Power Studies Centre and then posted as Defence Attaché Southern Europe, based in Rome and accredited to Italy, Israel, Greece and Turkey.
On return from Italy he was appointed as a Deputy Director at the Australian Defence College and then Director of Military Strategy at Australian Defence Headquarters before being promoted to Air Commodore
Air Commodore
Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
and posted as Director General Aerospace Development. On 2 September 2002 he was posted as Director General of the New Air Combat Capability still holding the rank of Air Commodore
Air Commodore
Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
.
John Harvey was promoted to Air Vice Marshal on the 30 November 2006 to become the Program Manager of the New Air Combat Capability within the Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence Materiel Organisation
The Defence Materiel Organisation is the Australian Government agency responsible for the acquisition, through-life support and disposal of equipment for the Australian Defence Force...
.
On 26 January 2008 (Australia Day
Australia Day
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia...
Honours), Harvey was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his service as Program Manager.
In October 2010, following the resignation of Vice Admiral Matt Tripovich
Matt Tripovich
Vice Admiral Matthew John Tripovich AO, CSC, RAN is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy. He served as Chief of the Australian Department of Defence's Capability Development Group from 2007 until his retirement in October 2010....
, Harvey was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal
Air Marshal (Australia)
Air marshal is the second highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air marshal, it is also considered a three-star rank...
and appointed as Chief Capability Development Group.
Personal life
John Harvey has degrees in Architecture (University of New South WalesUniversity of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
), Psychology and Information Science. He is married to Sue and has two daughters, Jo and Mary. His hobbies include Tae Kwon Do, swimming and backpacking.
Honours and awards
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | 26 January 2008 It's an Honour Citation: For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force and Royal Australian Air Force as the Program Manager, New Air Combat Capability. |
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Australian Service Medal Australian Service Medal The Australian Service Medal is an Australian military decoration. It was authorized 13 September 1988 to recognise prescribed service in peacekeeping and non-warlike operations. It is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of... |
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Defence Force Service Medal Defence Force Service Medal The Defence Force Service Medal is an Australian Military award given for long service by permanent members of the Australian Defence Force... |
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Australian Defence Medal Australian Defence Medal The Australian Defence Medal is an Australian military decoration which recognises current and former Australian Defence Force personnel who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years service... |
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