Chief of Defence Intelligence (Australia)

The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) is a three-star role within the Australian Defence Force (ADF), responsible for the Defence Intelligence Group. The Minister of Defence, Linda Reynolds announced the creation of the new Defence Intelligence Group under the command of the CDI which brought the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO), Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) and some other elements together under a single command.[1][2]

Chief of Defence Intelligence
Incumbent
Lieutenant General Gavan Reynolds
since 1 July 2020
Department of Defence
AbbreviationCDI
Member ofAustralian Defence Force
Reports toChief of the Defence Force
Formation1 July 2020
First holderLieutenant General Gavan Reynolds
WebsiteOfficial website

Chiefs of Defence Intelligence

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The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of CDI, with rank and honours as at the completion of the individual's term.

Rank Name Postnominals Term began Term ended
Lieutenant General Gavan Reynolds AO 1 July 2020 Incumbent

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Strengthening Defence Intelligence". Office of the Minister for Defence. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  2. ^ McLaughlin, Andrew (3 July 2020). "Defence Intelligence Group Formed". ADBR. Retrieved 13 October 2020.