Bob Auchterlonie | |
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| Born | 25 July 1969 Cumberland, British Columbia |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service/ |  Royal Canadian Navy / Canadian Forces Maritime Command |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands held | Canadian Joint Operations Command (2021–Present) Maritime Forces Pacific (2018–2021) Canadian Fleet Pacific (2013–2015) Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt (2012–2013) HMCS Fredericton (2007–2009) |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Vice-Admiral J. Robert "Bob" Auchterlonie CMM CD (b. July 25, 1969) is a Royal Canadian Navy officer who is currently the Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command - CJOC since 18 June 2021.
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Education and career
Auchterlonie joined the Canadian Forces as a ROTP cadet in 1987 and graduated with a Masters in Defence Studies from Royal Military College of Canada in 1991, later completing studies at Canadian Forces Command and Staff College and Naval Command College at the US Naval War College.[1]
He has served in vessels on both coasts for two decades and commanded HMCS Fredericton from 2007 to 2009.[1]
He was previously Base Commander of CFB Esquimalt from 2012 to 2013 and then served as Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific[2][3] from July 3, 2013[4] to June 24, 2015. On 18 June 2021 he became Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command - CJOC
Personal
Auchterlonie was born in Cumberland, British Columbia and is a married father of two sons.[1]
Awards and decorations
Auchterlonie's personal awards and decorations included the following:
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Order of Military Merit (CMM) | |
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Operational Service Medal (Canada) - Expedition | |
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Special Service Medal |
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Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal | |
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Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal |
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Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) |
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References
- ^ a b c "The Command Team". CFB Esquimalt Navy News Lookout. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Minister of National Defence Announces Canadian Armed Forces Senior Promotions and Appointments". Reuters. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "Pacific Fleet command changes hands". Victoria News. July 5, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ^ O'Hara, Shawn (July 8, 2013). "Passing the Pacific Fleet Command Watch" (PDF). CFB Esquimalt Lookout. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Order of Military Merit List". The Governor General of Canada.
- ^ "The Diamond Jubilee Medal List". The Governor General of Canada.
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