Vice Chief of the Defence Force
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The Vice Chief of the Defence Force Group consists of Joint Logistics Command, Joint Health Command, Military Strategic Commitments Division, Reserve and Employer Support Division, and Joint Education Training and Warfare Command.
Joint Logistics Command
Joint Logistics Command (JLC) is headed by a two star officer (Commander Joint Logistics (CJLOG)) - MAJGEN G. Cavenagh, AM. JLC’s mission is to lead the coordinated delivery of effective and efficient logistics to enable Defence to train, fight and win. CJLOG commands the ADF's logistics network of warehouses, maintenance, and distribution facilities. He provides strategic advice and is responsible for the planning, delivery and assurance of designated logistics support to the ADF. In addition he is also responsible for the provision of logistic support to operations.
Military Strategic Commitments Division
Military Strategic Commitments (MSC) Division is headed by a two Star officer (Head Military Strategic Commitments (HMSC)) – MAJGEN M. Crane, AM, DSC. Military Strategic Commitments (MSC) provides the strategic level management and situational awareness of potential and current Australian Defence Force Commitments. MSC supports the National Crisis Management Machinery along with providing the coordinated joint military strategic input for engagement with Government, other agencies, allies and coalition partners. The Division encompasses the new joint capability preparedness function, the ADF Parliamentary Program, Nature of Service Review and the Counter Improvised Explosive Device Task Force.
Reserve and Employer Support Division
Reserve and Employer Support Division (RESD) is headed by a two star Reserve Officer (Head Reserve and Employer Support Division (HRESD) Major General A.G. (Greg) Melick, AM, RFD, S.C. The mission of the Division is to enhance the capacity of Defence Reserves to support ADF capability. RESD also provides advice to the Chief of the Defence Force on Reserve personnel and policy matters, and assists with the coordination of single-service Reserve non-operational activities. The Division works in collaboration with Service Headquarters, strategic Defence policy sponsors, the wider Australian community and international Defence forces. Parliamentary oversight is provided by the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, The Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM, MP.
Joint Education, Training and Warfare Command
Joint Education, Training and Warfare Command (JETWC) is headed by a two star officer (Commander Joint Education, Training and Warfare (CJETW)) RADM James Goldrick, AM, CSC, RAN. JETWC was established to meet the strategic needs of the Australian Defence Force for joint professional military education and individual joint warfare training. This is achieved through delivery of courses, exercises and programs of study at the Australian Defence College and the Australian Defence Force Warfare Centre. The Australian Defence College comprises of the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies, the Australian Command and Staff College and the Australian Defence Force Academy. Each centre has a different role in preparing Australian Defence Force personnel, Australian Public Servants and members of Defence industry for senior roles within a joint operating environment.
Joint Health Command
Commander Joint Health is responsible for the delivery of all garrison healthcare. He will exercise technical control as the Surgeon General Australian Defence Force of all ADF health services that are not part of the Vice Chief of Defence Force Group. In addition Commander Joint Health will become the Lead Capability Manager for all health materiel with effect 31st December 2008.