Bob Auchterlonie Explained

Honorific Prefix:	Vice-Admiral
Bob Auchterlonie
Birth Date:	25 July 1969
Birth Place:	Cumberland, British Columbia
Branch:	/ Canadian Forces Maritime Command
Serviceyears:	1987–present
Rank:	Vice-Admiral
Commands:	Canadian Joint Operations Command (2021–Present) Maritime Forces Pacific (2018–2021) Canadian Fleet Pacific (2013–2015) Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt (2012–2013) (2007–2009)
Awards:	Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces' Decoration

Vice-Admiral J. Robert "Bob" Auchterlonie (b. July 25, 1969) is a Royal Canadian Navy officer who is currently the Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command - CJOC since 18 June 2021.

Education and career

Auchterlonie joined the Canadian Forces as a ROTP cadet in 1987 and graduated with a Masters in Defence Studies from Royal Military College of Canada in 1991, later completing studies at Canadian Forces Command and Staff College and Naval Command College at the US Naval War College.^[1]

He has served in vessels on both coasts for two decades and commanded from 2007 to 2009.^[1]

He was previously Base Commander of CFB Esquimalt from 2012 to 2013 and then served as Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific^{[2] [3]} from July 3, 2013^[4] to June 24, 2015.On 18 June 2021 he became Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command - CJOC

Personal

Auchterlonie was born in Cumberland, British Columbia and is a married father of two sons.^[1]

Awards and decorations

Auchterlonie's personal awards and decorations included the following:

Ribbon	Description	Notes
	Order of Military Merit (CMM)	Appointed Commander (CMM) on 21 September 2020^[5] Appointed Officer (OMM) on 26 September 2013
	Operational Service Medal (Canada) - Expedition
	Special Service Medal	with NATO-OTAN Clasp
	Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
	Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal	Decoration awarded in 2012^[6] Canadian version
	Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD)	with two Clasp for 32 years of services

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Command Team . CFB Esquimalt Navy News Lookout . April 15, 2021 .
2. Web site: Minister of National Defence Announces Canadian Armed Forces Senior Promotions and Appointments . Reuters . February 6, 2013 . February 16, 2016 .
3. Web site: Pacific Fleet command changes hands . Victoria News . July 5, 2013 . February 16, 2016 .
4. Web site: Passing the Pacific Fleet Command Watch . O'Hara . Shawn . CFB Esquimalt Lookout . 58 . 27 . July 8, 2013 . April 15, 2021.
5. Web site: Order of Military Merit List. The Governor General of Canada.
6. Web site: The Diamond Jubilee Medal List. The Governor General of Canada.