Trevor Jones (admiral)
| Trevor Norman Jones | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1978–2016 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
Joint Task Force 633 (2014–16) Military Strategic Commitments (2013–14) Deputy Chief of Navy (2011–13) HMAS Newcastle (2004–05) HMAS Darwin (2001–02) |
| Battles/wars |
Iraq War War in Afghanistan Military intervention against ISIL |
| Awards |
Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Cross Conspicuous Service Cross |
Rear Admiral Trevor Norman Jones, AO, DSC, CSC is a retired senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). He served as Deputy Chief of Navy from 2011 to 2013, Head Military Strategic Commitments from April 2013 to December 2014, and the Commander Joint Task Force 633 from December 2014 to January 2016.
Jones joined the RAN in January 1978 under the Navy scholarship scheme to pursue a Seaman Officer Career. After graduating in 1980 from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Science, he undertook professional seaman officer training in HMA Ships Melbourne (II), Supply and Derwent and HMAS establishments Watson and Cerberus.
In 1986 Lieutenant Jones undertook his Principal Warfare Officer's Course (PWO) and, following graduation, joined HMAS Swan (III) as the PWO Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Officer. In 1989 he was selected to study for a master's degree in Acoustic Engineering at the United States Post Graduate School and graduated in 1991. Promoted to lieutenant commander in 1990 whilst studying, he joined HMAS Brisbane (II) in 1992 as the PWO ASW Officer and Operations Officer.
Promoted to commander in 1996, he returned to Sea Training Group, this time as the Fleet Executive and Damage Control Officer until 1998. He was appointed Assistant Director, Naval Officers' Postings in 1999, responsible for the management and leadership of all officer career managers for officers up to the rank of lieutenant commander.
Jones assumed command of HMAS Darwin (FFG 04) in 2001 and was involved in Operation Trek (Australian assistance to the Solomon Islands). He was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2001 Queens Birthday Honours list for his service as the Assistant Director, Naval Officer's Postings.
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