Military star ranking is military terminology, used in mainly English speaking countries , to describe general and flag officers . Within NATO's armed forces , the stars are equal to OF-6–10 .
4-740: The Chief of Joint Operations ( CJOPS ) is a three-star role within the Australian Defence Force (ADF), responsible for the Joint Operations Command and joint operational deployments, such as United Nations peacekeeping and joint task groups. Until 2007, the Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF) was double hatted, additionally exercising the responsibilities of CJOPS. However, in September 2007
8-416: A joint position, and the incumbent can be appointed from any of the three ADF services. The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of CJOPS, with rank and honours as at the completion of the individual's term. Three-star rank A one-star rank is usually the lowest ranking general or flag officer . In many Commonwealth countries, the one-star army rank of Brigadier
12-400: Is considered the highest field officer rank. A two-star rank is usually the second lowest ranking general or flag officer . A three-star rank is usually the third highest general or flag officer . A four-star rank is usually the highest or second highest ranking general or flag officer . A five-star rank is usually the highest ranking general or flag officer . This rank
16-624: The Minister of Defence , Brendan Nelson announced the formation of a separate CJOPS position based at the Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) at Bungendore, New South Wales . The Joint Operations Command consists of Headquarters Joint Operations Command , Northern Command , and Australian Defence Force elements of the Maritime Border Command . Chief of Joint Operations is
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