| Post: | Chief Capability Development Group (CCDG) |
| Body: | Australian Department of Defence |
| Insigniasize: | 100px |
| Termlength: | (nominally) Three years (renewable) |
The Chief of Capability Development Group (CCDG) was head of the Capability Development Group (CDG) in the Australian Department of Defence, part of the Australian Defence Organisation. This position was created in December 2003 and disbanded through the amalgamation of the Capability Development Group and the Defence Materiel Organisation into the Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group from 2015.
The appointed officer was responsible to the diarchy of the Chief of the Defence Force and the Secretary of Defence.[1]
The role of the Capability Development Group (CDG) was to develop and gain Australian Government approval for future defence capabilities. The CDG has a close relationship with the Defence Materiel Organisation) and oversaw the implementation of Defence Procurement Review recommendations.
As sponsor, CDG was responsible for developing capability proposals consistent with strategic priorities, funding guidance, legislation and policy, for consideration and approval by Government. In particular, the work of the Group focused on:
CCDG, along with the Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF), the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and the Chief Defence Scientist (CDS), (all are 3 star level positions), comprised the Owner Support Executives.
The following officers have been appointed as Chief of the Capability Development Group:
| Rank | Name | Post- nominals | Service | Term began | Term ended | Time in Appointment | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army | ||||||||
| RAN | ||||||||
| RAAF | ||||||||
| Vice Admiral | RAN | |||||||
| Lieutenant General | Army | |||||||
| RAAF | years, days |
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