Warrant Officer David Brewer, CSC

Air Combat Group Warrant Officer

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS

Warrant Officer David Brewer began duty as the inaugural WOD for Air Combat Group in January 2005.

WOFF Brewer was born in the township of Dorrigo New South Wales in 1962, the son of Mr Noel Brewer and Mrs Beryl Brewer nee Williams. He is married to Mrs Kathryn Brewer nee Fraser who is currently employed as a Public Servant within TFSPO. WOFF Brewer and Kathryn have two children: Sarah Nicol (b1988) and Ellie Jane (b1996). WOFF Brewer was educated at Lockyer District State High School, Gatton Queensland.

WOFF Brewer enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in January 1980 as a Supplier.

After 1RTU and RAAFSTT, he was posted to 3 Aircraft Depot where he was employed providing consumable support to TF30 engine maintenance. After 12 months, WOFF Brewer was posted to 7 Stores Depot in Toowoomba where he spent the next five years performing warehousing duties. On promotion to CPL in Jan ’86, WOFF Brewer was posted to Richmond where he performed duties in both the Clothing and Hazardous store environments. In Jan ’89, WOFF Brewer was posted to Movement Control Office

Sydney where he worked at Sydney Airport clearing RAAF freight through customs. In Jan ’90, WOFF Brewer was promoted to SGT and posted to Darwin where he was employed as the SNCOIC Airmovements. Additionally, he supervised the Clothing Store, Hazardous Store and Fuel Farm functions.

In Jan ’91, WOFF Brewer was posted to the Directorate of Logistics Policy in Russell Offices, where he was responsible for the examination and progression of Medium and Major new works proposals for supply facilities through to the stage of endorsement, and the subsequent development of those requirements through to their construction, handover and evaluation. In Jan ’92, WOFF Brewer was posted to 34SQN as the SNCOIC Equipment Section where he became heavily involved in the development and implementation of both inflight catering and ground handling contracts at all ports other than Canberra. In Dec ’94, WOFF Brewer was posted to 1 Central Ammunition Depot where he was employed as the Facilities Warden. WOFF Brewer was responsible for the preparation of specifications for civil engineering and construction projects, tender and project administration, budget planning, works programming, unforseen maintenance, grounds maintenance and cleaning contracts for both 1CAMD at Orchard Hills and the det at Bogan Gate.

In Dec ’97, WOFF Brewer was promoted to FSGT and posted to DPA-AF where he was the career manager for the COMMELEC Trade Group and all Airmen Aircrew musterings. During this period, WOFF Brewer was heavily involved with the development of the CREWATT mustering (initial proposals) and the Airman Career Management System.

WOFF Brewer remusterd to WOD and graduated from course Sep ’99, and spent the first 18 months at Richmond as the Base WOD. In May of 2001 WOFF Brewer was posted to Air Lift Group, where he subsequently served as the WOD on many exercises, operations and deployments. He deployed to Krygystan on operation Slipper with 33SQN for a short period in 2001, and as a consequence recognised the need to formally develop deployment doctrine for the mustering and the Squadron Warrant Officer - especially within his sphere of responsibility - Air Lift Group. This ongoing development required two official visits to the Pentagon, where Base citizenship responsibilities were developed in consultation with the Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force.

As a consequence, ALG were to successfully deploy its contingent to the MEAO for operations Bastille and Falconer, and WOFF Brewer was a part of that deployment. The deployments' integration into the coalition airbase was complete. Whilst deployed, WOFF Brewer was commended by the Commander of the 64^th Air Expeditionary Wing, Brigadier General Winfield Scott III for his outstanding support, contributions, leadership and mentoring to the leadership and members of the 64^th. WOFF Brewer was also nominated for a CAF Commendation as the WOD CTU 633.4.1.3 on Operations Bastille and Falconer.

Upon return to Australia, WOFF Brewer was invited to present to the United States Air Force Senior Non-commissioned Officer and First Sergeant Academy, located in Montgomery Alabama. He did so in April 2004.

Throughout his somewhat diverse career, WOFF Brewer has received the following Honours and Awards:

1982: Airman of the Year

1994: Air Commanders Commendation

1995: Defence Force Service Medal

1995: Commanding Officers Commendation

1997: Australia Day Medallion

1998: Conspicuous Service Cross

2000: Clasp to the Defence Force Service Medal

2003: Australian Active Service Medal ‘International Coalition Against Terrorism’

2003: USAF Certificate of Appreciation - 64^th Air Expeditionary Wing

2003: Australian Active Service Medal ‘Iraq 2003’

2005: 2^nd clasp to the Defence Force Service Medal

2005: Iraq Campaign Medal

2006: Australian Defence Medal

Current Duties and Responsibilities:

Deriving authority from Commander Air Combat Group, WOFF Brewer is a member of Air Combat Groups' management team and exercises general supervision over all members of the Group, with emphasis on but not restricted to non-commissioned personnel. WOFF Brewer is the focal point for all matters concerning morale, welfare, senior airmen development and leadership, deployment behaviour and host base/Nation interaction, and discipline.

WOFF Brewer is responsible for the provision of sound advice to CDRACG on a wide range of topics, including the health, esprit-de-corps, discipline, well being, career progression, recognition and professional development of all personnel. Additionally, he is to provide leadership guidance to the ACG Squadron Warrant Officer network, all NCO’s and Junior Officers.

WOFF Brewer is responsible to ensure deployed elements of Air Combat Group are consummate citizens on both domestic and foreign Bases and as such, deploys with ACG assets on virtually all exercises and operations.