Steve Gilmore
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Rear Admiral Stephen 'Steve' Richard Gilmore AM, CSC
, RAN
is the current COMAUSFLT
of the Royal Australian Navy
.
On completion of the Principal Warfare Officer's course and sub specialist training in gunnery and air warfare, Lieutenant Gilmore completed three consecutive postings at sea as PWO(A)/Operations Officer in both Australian and British warships. From 1992-94, he was the Fleet Gunnery Officer and in the Sea Training Group. He was subsequently posted as the Executive Officer of the Guided Missile Frigate HMAS Melbourne (FFG05) in 1994-96.
Promoted to Commander in 1996, he was appointed the RAN Liaison Officer to the US Navy Doctrine Command in Norfolk, Virginia. On return to Australia, Commander Gilmore was posted to Maritime HQ as Commander Plans (N51) during 1998-99. This most challenging and rewarding position involved the planning for all ADF and RAN operations and exercises involving major fleet units. He was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2000 Queens Birthday Honours list for his service in this role.
Commander Gilmore assumed command of the ANZAC class frigate HMAS Arunta (FFH151) in 2000. In addition to major Task Group deployments, a highlight of this period was the award of the prestigious Gloucester Cup, which recognised Arunta as the Navy's best major fleet unit in 2000.
Promoted to Captain in 2001, he attended the Defence and Strategic Studies Course at the Australian Defence College during 2002 and graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Studies. Captain Gilmore was appointed as the Director of Maritime Combat Development in the Capability Systems Division of Australian Defence Headquarters in December 2002. In this capacity he was responsible for the development of capability requirements documentation relating to the eventual acquisition of future ship's and combat systems for the Royal Australian Navy.
Captain Gilmore was promoted Commodore in January 2005 and appointed to the position of Director General Navy Strategic Policy and Futures in Navy Headquarters. Selected to command coalition Task Force 58 in the Northern Persian Gulf, CDRE Gilmore was deployed as part of Operation CATALYST between April and August 2005. With a small RAN staff, CDRE Gilmore embarked in the cruisers USS Antietam (CG54) and USS Normandy (CG60) and was responsible for the conduct of all maritime security operations. He returned to the DGNSPF position in September 2005. CDRE Gilmore was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2006 Queens Birthday Honours list in recognition of his service as Commander Task Force 58. In September 2007 he became Commander, Navy Systems Command, a position which was phased out in July 2009.
Commodore Gilmore was promoted to Rear Admiral in June 2008 and became Fleet Commander in October 2009.
Commander (CMDR) - 1996,
Captain (CAPT) - 2001,
Commodore (CDRE) - 2005,
Rear Admiral (RADM) - 2008,
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Conspicuous Service Cross (Australia)
The Conspicuous Service Cross is a decoration of the Australian Honours System. The CSC is awarded only for outstanding devotion to duty, or outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgment or dedication, in non-warlike situations...
, RAN
Royal Australian Navy
The Royal Australian Navy is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. Following the Federation of Australia in 1901, the ships and resources of the separate colonial navies were integrated into a national force: the Commonwealth Naval Forces...
is the current COMAUSFLT
Commander Australian Fleet
Commander Australian Fleet , also referred to as Fleet Commander Australia , is a senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy , holding full command of all Navy combat forces and responsibility for all maritime operations within the Australian Defence Force...
of the Royal Australian Navy
Royal Australian Navy
The Royal Australian Navy is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. Following the Federation of Australia in 1901, the ships and resources of the separate colonial navies were integrated into a national force: the Commonwealth Naval Forces...
.
Service history
Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, AM, CSC, RAN joined the Royal Australian Navy as a junior entry Cadet Midshipman in 1977. After receiving his full Bridge Watchkeeping Certificate in 1983, he was posted as an Officer of the Watch in the then RAN Flagship, HMAS Stalwart (AD215). This was followed by service as the Executive Officer of the Cairns based Patrol Boat HMAS Townsville (PB205) in 1985-86.On completion of the Principal Warfare Officer's course and sub specialist training in gunnery and air warfare, Lieutenant Gilmore completed three consecutive postings at sea as PWO(A)/Operations Officer in both Australian and British warships. From 1992-94, he was the Fleet Gunnery Officer and in the Sea Training Group. He was subsequently posted as the Executive Officer of the Guided Missile Frigate HMAS Melbourne (FFG05) in 1994-96.
Promoted to Commander in 1996, he was appointed the RAN Liaison Officer to the US Navy Doctrine Command in Norfolk, Virginia. On return to Australia, Commander Gilmore was posted to Maritime HQ as Commander Plans (N51) during 1998-99. This most challenging and rewarding position involved the planning for all ADF and RAN operations and exercises involving major fleet units. He was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2000 Queens Birthday Honours list for his service in this role.
Commander Gilmore assumed command of the ANZAC class frigate HMAS Arunta (FFH151) in 2000. In addition to major Task Group deployments, a highlight of this period was the award of the prestigious Gloucester Cup, which recognised Arunta as the Navy's best major fleet unit in 2000.
Promoted to Captain in 2001, he attended the Defence and Strategic Studies Course at the Australian Defence College during 2002 and graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Studies. Captain Gilmore was appointed as the Director of Maritime Combat Development in the Capability Systems Division of Australian Defence Headquarters in December 2002. In this capacity he was responsible for the development of capability requirements documentation relating to the eventual acquisition of future ship's and combat systems for the Royal Australian Navy.
Captain Gilmore was promoted Commodore in January 2005 and appointed to the position of Director General Navy Strategic Policy and Futures in Navy Headquarters. Selected to command coalition Task Force 58 in the Northern Persian Gulf, CDRE Gilmore was deployed as part of Operation CATALYST between April and August 2005. With a small RAN staff, CDRE Gilmore embarked in the cruisers USS Antietam (CG54) and USS Normandy (CG60) and was responsible for the conduct of all maritime security operations. He returned to the DGNSPF position in September 2005. CDRE Gilmore was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2006 Queens Birthday Honours list in recognition of his service as Commander Task Force 58. In September 2007 he became Commander, Navy Systems Command, a position which was phased out in July 2009.
Commodore Gilmore was promoted to Rear Admiral in June 2008 and became Fleet Commander in October 2009.
Ranks Held
Midshipman (MDSN) - 1977,Commander (CMDR) - 1996,
Captain (CAPT) - 2001,
Commodore (CDRE) - 2005,
Rear Admiral (RADM) - 2008,
Honours and awards
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | Awarded June 2006 |
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Conspicuous Service Cross Conspicuous Service Cross (Australia) The Conspicuous Service Cross is a decoration of the Australian Honours System. The CSC is awarded only for outstanding devotion to duty, or outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgment or dedication, in non-warlike situations... (CSC) |
Awarded June 2000 |
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Australian Active Service Medal Australian Active Service Medal The Australian Active Service Medal is an Australian military decoration. It was authorised 13 September 1988 to recognise prescribed service in warlike operations... |
with 1 Clasp IRAQ 2003 |
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Iraq Medal Iraq Medal (Australia) The Iraq Medal was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister John Howard in 2004. The Iraq Medal is awarded to Australian Defence Force personnel who served in or around Iraq after 18 March 2003... |
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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... with 3 clasps |
30 years service |
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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... |
