The Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is a war-fighting domain[1] of the Australian Defence Force responsible for space, cyber, and logistics capabilities. The group was formed in July 2017.[2][3] It is currently led by the Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General Susan Coyle.[4]
| Joint Capabilities Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 2017 – present |
| Country | Australia |
| Part of | Australian Defence Force |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of Joint Capabilities | Lieutenant General Susan Coyle |
In 2023, the Albanese Government's Defence Strategic Review (DSR) recommended that Defence Space Command (DSpC) be moved into JCG by 1 July 2023.[5] On 1 July 2023, DSpC moved into JCG from the Royal Australian Air Force.[6]
Structure
editAs of August 2024, the JCG includes:[7]
- The Australian Civil-Military Centre.
- Cyber Warfare Division.
- Defence SIGINT and Cyber Command (DSCC).
- Defence Space Command (DSpC).
- ICT Operations Division (ICTOD).
- Joint Capabilities Division (JCD).
- Joint Logistics Command.
- Military Strategic Effects Branch.
References
edit- ^ Harvey, Adam (25 April 2024). "Susan Coyle set to become first woman to lead a 'war-fighting domain' of Australia's military". The 7.30 Report. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "New Joint Capabilities Group opens for business". Department of Defence (Press release). 3 July 2017. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Joint Capabilities Group". Department of Defence. Archived from the original on 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Chief of Joint Capabilities". Department of Defence. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Smith, Stephen; Houston, Angus (2023). National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023. Canberra: Department of Defence. p. 62. ISBN 9781925890662. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ O'Rourke, Peter (3 July 2023). "A big day for the space domain". Department of Defence. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Joint Capabilities Group". Department of Defence. Retrieved 15 August 2024.