Joint Capabilities Group
Military unit
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The Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is a war-fighting organisation [1] of the Australian Defence Force responsible for space, cyber, and logistics capabilities. The group was formed in July 2017.[2][3] It is currently led by the Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General Susan Coyle.[4]
ActiveJuly 2017 – present
CountryAustralia
PartofAustralian Defence Force
Chief of Joint CapabilitiesLieutenant General Susan Coyle
| Joint Capabilities Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 2017 – present |
| Country | Australia |
| Part of | Australian Defence Force |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of Joint Capabilities | Lieutenant General Susan Coyle |
In 2023, the Albanese Government's Defence Strategic Review (DSR) recommended that Defence Space Command (DSpC) be moved into JCG by 1 July 2023.[5] On 1 July 2023, DSpC moved into JCG from the Royal Australian Air Force.[6]
Structure
As of August 2024, the JCG includes:[7]
- The Australian Civil-Military Centre.
- Cyber Warfare Division.
- Defence SIGINT and Cyber Command (DSCC).
- Space Command
- ICT Operations Division (ICTOD).
- Joint Capabilities Division (JCD).
- Joint Logistics Command.
- Military Strategic Effects Branch.