16 Facts About Greg Bilton

Greg Bilton joined the army via the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1983 and was commissioned into the Royal Australian Artillery.

Greg Bilton commanded the 104th Field Battery, 4th Field Regiment and 7th Brigade, and deployed on operations to the Sinai and Afghanistan.

Greg Bilton is married to Rachel, a registered nurse, and the couple have two adult sons.

Greg Bilton holds a Bachelor of Military Studies, a Master of Military Art and Science, and a Master of Strategic Studies.

Greg Bilton is a graduate of the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies, and has completed the Long Gunnery Course at the British Army's Royal School of Artillery.

Greg Bilton entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon, as an Australian Army officer cadet in 1983.

In 1993, Greg Bilton deployed to the Sinai Peninsula as part of Operation Mazurka, Australia's contribution to the Multinational Force and Observers.

Greg Bilton has commanded the 104th Field Battery and the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery.

In recognition of his "outstanding achievement" in a number of staff appointments, then Lieutenant Colonel Greg Bilton was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2004 Australia Day Honours.

In 2008, Greg Bilton was posted to Afghanistan as Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Sector Reform in Regional Command South.

Greg Bilton was rewarded with the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal for his performance in this position.

Greg Bilton was cited for his "exceptional service" in these roles and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours.

Greg Bilton returned to Australia in 2017, having been awarded the United States Legion of Merit and the Japanese Defence Cooperation Medal for his service with the United States Army, and was posted as Deputy Chief of Joint Operations.

Greg Bilton was appointed as Commander Forces Command in December 2018.

Greg Bilton was promoted lieutenant general in June 2019 and succeeded Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld as Chief of Joint Operations on 1 July.

Greg Bilton was advanced to Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day Honours.