Tim Barrett (admiral) explained

Timothy William Barrett
Birth Date:	8 January 1959
Birth Place:	Helston, United Kingdom
Allegiance:	Australia
Branch:	Royal Australian Navy Reserve
Serviceyears:	1976–Present
Rank:	Vice Admiral
Commands:	Chief of Navy Commander Australian Fleet Border Protection Command Defence Force Recruiting Navy Aviation Group 817 Squadron RAN
Awards:	Officer of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Cross Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore) Officer of Legion of Honour (France)

Vice Admiral Timothy William Barrett, (born 8 January 1959)^[1] is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve. Barrett served as Commander Australian Fleet from 2011 to 2014, before being appointed Chief of Navy in June 2014. He retired in July 2018 after four years as navy chief and 42 years in the navy.^{[2] [3]}

Early life

Barrett was born in the Cornwall parish of Helston, England, on 8 January 1959. He emigrated to Australia, aged 11, in 1970.^[4]

Military career

Barrett received a Bachelor of Arts in history and politics as well as a Master of Defence Studies from the University of New South Wales.

Barrett has served as both aircrew with the Fleet Air Arm and as a seaman officer on a number of ships, including as flight commander aboard, and .

Barrett assumed command of Border Protection Command on 9 February 2010, succeeding Rear Admiral Allan du Toit.^[5]

On 4 April 2014, Barrett's promotion to vice admiral and selection to succeed Ray Griggs as Chief of Navy (CN) was announced, to take place mid-year.^[6] He was subsequently advanced in rank during a ceremony presided by General David Hurley on 24 June, and assumed command as CN six days later.^[7] Barrett transferred to the Royal Australian Navy Reserve on 1 September 2018,^[8] and was succeeded as CN by Vice Admiral Michael Noonan.

Barrett played a key role in choosing Britain's Type 26 Frigate offering before later becoming a paid advisor to BAE Systems Australia - the builder of the ship.^[9]

Honours and awards

Ribbon	Description	Notes
	Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)	(9 June 2014)^[10]
	Member of the Order of Australia (AM)	(26 January 2009)^[11]
	Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)	(26 January 2006)^[12]
	Australian Service Medal
		for 40–44 years service
	Meritorious Service Medal (Singapore)	(28 June 2016)^[13]
	Officer of Legion of Honour (France)	(22 February 2017)^[14]

References

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Notes and References

1. News: Styles. Aja. 24 May 2011. Navy border chief defends Christmas Island response. WA Today. 4 April 2014.
2. Web site: Fleet Commander farewelled as new Admiral takes the weight . 25 June 2014 . 1 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140901012448/http://news.navy.gov.au/en/Jun2014/Fleet/1128/Fleet-Commander-farewelled-as-new-Admiral-takes-the-weight.htm#.U5mCBfmSyPZ . dead .
3. Web site: Rear Admiral Tim Barrett. Royal Australian Navy. Australian Government. 4 April 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140330150058/http://www.navy.gov.au/biography/rear-admiral-tim-barrett. 30 March 2014.
4. Web site: Rear Adm. (Tim) Timothy William Barrett. https://archive.today/20140405014523/http://0-www.connectweb.com.au.library.newcastle.edu.au/view-biography.aspx?pid=33380&p=WWA. dead. 5 April 2014. 5 April 2014. Who's Who in Australia Online. Crown Content.
5. News: Navy News. 18 February 2010. Rear Admiral Barrett goes from Albatross to the border. South Coast Register. Nowra, New South Wales. Fairfax Media. 4 April 2014.
6. News: AAP. Australian Associated Press. Air Marshal Mark Binskin has been announced as the new head of the Australian defence force.. SBS News. Special Broadcasting Service. 4 July 2014. 4 April 2014.
7. Griggs . Ray . Ray Griggs . RayGriggs_. 481561138505609218 . 24 June 2014 . @DavidHurley_CDF last night promoted VADM Tim Barrett who will next week succeed me as @CN_Australia – congrats Tim. . 25 June 2014 .
8. Web site: Changes in senior leadership - 2018-19 . Transparency Portal . Department of Defence . 8 April 2024.
9. News: Andrew Greene. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Previously secret report raises fresh doubts on British warship selection for $45 billion future frigate program .. 8 December 2023.
10. http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/qb/qb2014/Media%20Notes%20-%20AO(Mil).pdf Officer of the Order of Australia – 9 June 2014
11. Web site: Barrett, Timothy William – Member of the Order of Australia. 26 January 2009. It's an Honour. Australian Government. 4 April 2014.
12. Web site: Barrett, Timothy William – Conspicuous Service Cross. 26 January 2006. It's an Honour. Australian Government. 4 April 2014.
13. Web site: Australian Navy Chief Receives Prestigious Military Award. 28 June 2016. Singapore Government. Singapore Government Media Releases. 14 July 2016.
14. Web site: L'ambassadeur Stephen Brady a participé mercredi 22 février à la cérémonie de remise de la Légion d'honneur au vice-amiral Tim Barrett . Facebook . L'Australie en France . fr . 8 September 2018 . 23 February 2017.