Anthony Rawlins

Summary

Major General Anthony John Rawlins, DSC, AM is a senior officer in the Australian Army. He joined the army via the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1986 and was commissioned into the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He has commanded the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2006–08), Overwatch Battle Group (West) (2006–07) and 7th Combat Brigade (2016–18), and deployed on operations to Israel and Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as Deputy Chief of Army from 2018 to 2022,[1] and was appointed Head Force Design within the Vice Chief of Defence Force Group in February 2022.

Anthony Rawlins
Nickname(s)Tony
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchAustralian Army
Years of service1986–present
RankMajor General
UnitRoyal Australian Armoured Corps
Commands heldHead Force Design (2022–)
Deputy Chief of Army (2018–22)
7th Combat Brigade (2016–18)
Overwatch Battle Group (West) (2006–07)
2nd Cavalry Regiment (2006–08)
Battles/warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Member of the Order of Australia

References edit

  1. ^ "Deputy Chief of Army". Australian Army. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
Military offices
Preceded by
Air Vice Marshal Steve Roberton
Head Force Design
2022–present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Major General Jake Ellwood
Deputy Chief of Army
2018–2022
Succeeded by
Major General Natasha Fox