Christopher J. Coates
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Christopher Coates | |
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| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force[a] |
| Service years | 1988 – 2021 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Unit | 427 Helicopter Squadron 10 Tactical Air Group |
| Commands | Canadian Joint Operations Command North American Aerospace Defense Command (Deputy) 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron |
| Conflicts | Afghanistan War Kosovo War Operation Artemis Operation Hestia Operation Central |
| Awards |  Commander of the Order of Military Merit_BAR.svg){kind=small} Meritorious Service Medal Canadian Forces' Decoration and Bar |
Lieutenant-General Christopher J. Coates CMM MSM CD is a former military officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. In July 2020, he replaced Lieutenant-General Michael Rouleau as commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command.[1][2][3][4] From July 2018 until July 2020, he was the deputy commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command succeeding Lieutenant-General Pierre St-Amand.[5]
He graduated from post-secondary education at the University of Calgary in chemistry and biochemistry.
He finished his training as a pilot upon joining the RCAF, and started as a reconnaissance pilot flying light observation helicopters with 444 Squadron in Lahr, Germany, 430 Squadron in Valcartier, Québec, 408 Squadron in Edmonton, Alberta and 427 Squadron in Petawawa, Ontario.[6]
