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[[General (Australia)|General]] '''John Stuart Baker''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|size=100%|sep=,|AC|DSM}} (24 February |
[[General (Australia)|General]] '''John Stuart Baker''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|size=100%|sep=,|AC|DSM}} (24 February 1937 – 9 July 2007) was a senior [[Australian Army]] officer. Entering the [[Royal Military College, Duntroon]] in 1954, his career culminated with his appointment as [[Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)|Chief of the Defence Force]] from 1994 to 1997, the most senior position in the [[Australian Defence Force]].<ref name=ShortBio>{{cite press release |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/media/DepartmentalTpl.cfm?CurrentId=6848 |title=Short biography (and service record) of General John Stuart Baker AC, DSM |date=10 July 2007 |work=MECC 200/07 |publisher=[[Department of Defence (Australia)|Department of Defence]], Australian Government |accessdate= }}</ref> Baker also served as the inaugural Director of the [[Defence Intelligence Organisation]] from 1990 to 1992,<ref>[http://www.defence.gov.au/dio/about.html DIO Directors], www.defence.gov.au. ''(Quoted page no longer contains this information.)'' {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629182702/http://www.defence.gov.au/dio/about.html |date=29 June 2007 }}</ref> [[Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)|Vice Chief of the Defence Force]] from 1992 to 1994, and was author of the highly influential 1988 "Baker Report".<ref name=BakerReport/> |
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Baker entered the [[Royal Military College, Duntroon]] in 1955. On graduation in 1957, he was allotted to the [[Royal Australian Engineers]] and later completing a degree in [[civil engineering]] at the [[University of Melbourne]].<ref>[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,22045082-1702,00.html Former ADF chief General Baker dies], ''[[The Australian]]'', 9 July 2007. Retrieved 10 July 2007. {{dead link|date=March 2012}}</ref><ref name=Houston>[[Air Chief Marshal (Australia)|ACM]] [[Angus Houston]], [http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2007/Jul/20070713/CDF_eulogy.pdf CDF eulogy for General John Baker AC, DSM], 13 July 2007, www.defence.gov.au, accessed 31 March 2012.</ref> |
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Baker's first regimental posting was a one-year appointment in [[Papua New Guinea]], and not long after he spent a year in Hawaii as an exchange officer. In 1970–1971 he was attached to the [[1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit]] during the [[Vietnam War]], where he was [[Mentioned in Despatches]].<ref name=Houston/><ref name=MID>[[Mention in Despatches]]. In 1970–1971 Baker "was project officer in the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit, where he was responsible for construction activities in Phuoc Tuy Province. In recognition of his work on this project, Major Baker was mentioned in dispatches. His citation reads that 'Despite the short planning time, an extended supply system, a mixed workforce and, subsequently, a curtailed completion time, Major Baker—by his technical ability and dedication—brought the project near to successful completion before his departure from Vietnam. Throughout his management of the complex and difficult task, Major Baker displayed devotion to duty, professional skill and leadership qualities of the highest order which reflected great credit upon himself, his Corps and the Australian Army'. Huston, "CDF eulogy", pg.2</ref> He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1971, colonel in 1979, brigadier in 1982, major general in 1987, lieutenant general in 1992 and general in 1995.<ref>[http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=386 Supporting Australian Defence], Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, November 1998. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060918182518/http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=386 |date=18 September 2006 }}</ref> |
Baker's first regimental posting was a one-year appointment in [[Papua New Guinea]], and not long after he spent a year in Hawaii as an exchange officer. In 1970–1971 he was attached to the [[1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit]] during the [[Vietnam War]], where he was [[Mentioned in Despatches]].<ref name=Houston/><ref name=MID>[[Mention in Despatches]]. In 1970–1971 Baker "was project officer in the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit, where he was responsible for construction activities in Phuoc Tuy Province. In recognition of his work on this project, Major Baker was mentioned in dispatches. His citation reads that 'Despite the short planning time, an extended supply system, a mixed workforce and, subsequently, a curtailed completion time, Major Baker—by his technical ability and dedication—brought the project near to successful completion before his departure from Vietnam. Throughout his management of the complex and difficult task, Major Baker displayed devotion to duty, professional skill and leadership qualities of the highest order which reflected great credit upon himself, his Corps and the Australian Army'. Huston, "CDF eulogy", pg.2</ref> He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1971, colonel in 1979, brigadier in 1982, major general in 1987, lieutenant general in 1992 and general in 1995.<ref>[http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=386 Supporting Australian Defence], Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, November 1998. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060918182518/http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=386 |date=18 September 2006 }}</ref> |
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Born | Melbourne, Victoria | 24 February 1937
Died | 9 July 2007 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | (aged 70)
Allegiance | Australien |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1955–1997 |
Rank | Allgemein |
Commands | Chief of the Defence Force (1994–97) Vice Chief of the Defence Force (1992–94) Director Defence Intelligence Organisation (1989–90) |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Medal Mentioned in Despatches Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Commander of the Legion of Honor (Philippines) Distinguished Service Order (Singapore) |
General John Stuart Baker AC, DSM (24 February 1937 – 9 July 2007) was a senior Australian Army officer. Entering the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1954, his career culminated with his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force from 1994 to 1997, the most senior position in the Australian Defence Force.[1] Baker also served as the inaugural Director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation from 1990 to 1992,[2] Vice Chief of the Defence Force from 1992 to 1994, and was author of the highly influential 1988 "Baker Report".[3]
Career
Baker entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1955. On graduation in 1957, he was allotted to the Royal Australian Engineers and later completing a degree in civil engineering at the University of Melbourne.[4][5]
Baker's first regimental posting was a one-year appointment in Papua New Guinea, and not long after he spent a year in Hawaii as an exchange officer. In 1970–1971 he was attached to the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit during the Vietnam War, where he was Mentioned in Despatches.[5][6] He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1971, colonel in 1979, brigadier in 1982, major general in 1987, lieutenant general in 1992 and general in 1995.[7]
The Baker Report
In 1987, the then Chief of the Defence Force, General Peter Gration, tasked the then Brigadier Baker to:[8]
conduct a study of the existing ADF command arrangements in order to recommend further development to meet likely requirements into the 21st century for both low and high levels of operations.
One of the principal aims of this study was to determine the optimal command arrangements for ADF air power. The final report, commonly referred to as the Baker Report, was published in March 1988.[3] Despite extensive reference being made to the command and control challenges posed by air power, Baker did not provide definitive guidance on how the ADF should structure its command arrangements to optimise the development and employment of air power. However, Chapter 7 of the report strongly advocated the creation of NORCOM,[9] a recommendation that was soon adopted by the ADF.[3]
"The Baker Report" remains the seminal work on command and control in the ADF.[citation needed]
Honours and awards
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Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) | (1995)[10] |
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) | (1990)[11] | |
Member of the Order of Australia (AM) | (1980)[12] | |
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Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | (1998)[13] |
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Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp | Vietnam[14] |
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Vietnam Medal with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches | [14] |
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Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp | Papua New Guinea[14] |
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Centenary Medal | (2001)[15] |
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Defence Force Service Medal with Federation Star (5 clasps) | (40–44 years service)[14] |
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National Medal with clasp | (1977)[16][17] |
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Australian Defence Medal | |
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Army Commendation Medal (United States) | [14] |
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Vietnam Campaign Medal (South Vietnam) | [14] |
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Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) | [14] |
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Commander of the Legion of Honor (Philippines) | [14] |
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Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) Distinguished Service Order (Military) (Singapore) | [14] |
Portrait
During General Baker's tenure as Chief of Defence Force, the Royal Australian Engineers arranged for his portrait to be painted by leading Australian 20th century artist, Sir William Dargie.[18] The portrait (1997) hangs at the RAE's School of Military Engineering in Sydney, but was also used at General Baker's funeral in Canberra at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 2007.[19]
General John Baker Complex – HQJOC
On 7 March 2009 the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, officially opened the "General John Baker Complex",[20][21] housing the Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) from which joint command of the Australian Defence Force is exercised by the Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS). The complex is some 25 km from the national capital, Canberra, on the Kings Highway about half-way between the towns of Queanbeyan and Bungendore. After Mr Rudd named the complex, Mrs Margaret Baker unveilled a bronze bust of General Baker.[20] The bust was sculpted by Hal Holman.[22]
References
- ^ "Short biography (and service record) of General John Stuart Baker AC, DSM". MECC 200/07 (Press release). Department of Defence, Australian Government. 10 July 2007.
- ^ DIO Directors, www.defence.gov.au. (Quoted page no longer contains this information.) Archived 29 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c Baker, J.S. "A Study into the ADF Command Arrangements", 1988. Also referred to as "The Baker Report".
- ^ Former ADF chief General Baker dies, The Australian, 9 July 2007. Retrieved 10 July 2007. [dead link]
- ^ a b ACM Angus Houston, CDF eulogy for General John Baker AC, DSM, 13 July 2007, www.defence.gov.au, accessed 31 March 2012.
- ^ Mention in Despatches. In 1970–1971 Baker "was project officer in the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit, where he was responsible for construction activities in Phuoc Tuy Province. In recognition of his work on this project, Major Baker was mentioned in dispatches. His citation reads that 'Despite the short planning time, an extended supply system, a mixed workforce and, subsequently, a curtailed completion time, Major Baker—by his technical ability and dedication—brought the project near to successful completion before his departure from Vietnam. Throughout his management of the complex and difficult task, Major Baker displayed devotion to duty, professional skill and leadership qualities of the highest order which reflected great credit upon himself, his Corps and the Australian Army'. Huston, "CDF eulogy", pg.2
- ^ Supporting Australian Defence, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, November 1998. Archived 18 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Gration, P.C. "A Study into the ADF Command Arrangements — Terms of Reference", CDF 620/1987, 11 August 1987.
- ^ NORCOM, the ADF's Northern Command, was headquartered in Darwin.
- ^ Companion of the Order of Australia – Baker, John Stuart, 26 January 1995, Australian Honours Database (itsanhonour.gov.au), accessed 12 December 2006.
Citation: In recognition of service to the RAA as Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force. - ^ Officer of the Order of Australia – Baker, John Stuart, 11 June 1990, Australian Honours Database (itsanhonour.gov.au), accessed 12 December 2006.
Citation: In recognition of service to the RAA, particularly as Director Joint Intelligence Organisation. - ^ Member of the Order of Australia – Baker, John Stuart, 26 January 1980, Australian Honours Database (itsanhonour.gov.au), accessed 31 March 2012.
Citation: FOR SERVICE AS DIRECTOR OF AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING, HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS COMMAND. - ^ Distinguished Service Medal – Baker, John Stuart, 3 June 1998, Australian Honours Database (itsanhonour.gov.au), accessed 12 December 2006.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Medals and honours of General John Stuart Baker, AC, DSM, taken 13 July 2007 at his funeral service, accessed 26 August 2008.
- ^ Centenary Medal – Baker, John Stuart, 1 January 2001, Australian Honours Database (itsanhonour.gov.au), accessed 12 December 2006.
Citation: For service to Australian society as Chief of the Australian Defence Force. - ^ National Medal – Baker, John Stuart, 14 July 1977, Australian Honours Database (itsanhonour.gov.au), accessed 12 December 2006.
- ^ National Medal, 1st Clasp – Baker, John Stuart, 17 September 1980, Australian Honours Database (itsanhonour.gov.au), accessed 12 December 2006.
- ^ Portrait of GEN Baker by Sir William Dargie, 1977, Defence Image Library.
- ^ Funeral for Retired Chief of Defence Force General John Stuart Baker, AC, DSM, 13 July 2007, Australian Department of Defence, accessed 31 March 2012.
- ^ a b PM opens Joint Operations HQ, 7 March 2009, Australian Department of Defence
- ^ PM opens new Defence headquarters, 7 March 2009, ABC Online
- ^ Hal Holman website: Main page; Cast Metal sculpture; Biography[permanent dead link].
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