Tim Barrett (admiral)

Rear Admiral Timothy William "Tim" Barrett (born 8 January 1959) is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy, currently serving as Commander Australian Fleet (COMAUSFLT). On 4 April 2014, it was announced Barrett will be promoted to vice admiral and succeed Ray Griggs as Chief of Navy on 4 July 2014.

Early life
Barrett was born in the Cornwall parish of Helston, England, on 8 January 1959. He emigrated to Australia, aged 11, in 1970.

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 HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Canberra.

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

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