Christopher Alexander Barrie

Barrie, Christopher Alexander (1945-), ADM, AC 2001 (AO 1998, AM 1994); b. 29 May 1945 Sydney; educ. N. Sydney Boys High Sch; entered RAN Coll. 1961, grad. 1964; served in Vietnam (Brisbane); CO Buccaneer 1970-71; specialised in navigation; Navig. & Ops Officer in Perth 1973-75; Navig. & Training Officer in Duchess 1976; in Plans & Policy Br., Navy Office 1978-79; Exec. Officer Vampire 1980; grad. Joint Services Staff Coll. 1980; CO Stuart 1983-84; Dir. RAN Tactical Sch 1985-86; Nat. Def. Univ. Washington 1986-87; on Force Development Staff HQ ADF 1987-89; Def. Adviser New Delhi 1989-91; CO Watson & Dir. Surface Warfare Sch 1991-92; Dep. Maritime Comdr. Aust. & Chief of Staff Maritime HQ 1992-95; Dep. Chief of Naval Staff 1995-97; Vice-Chief of Def. Force 1997-98; Chief of Def. Force 1998-2002 (retd.)