Major General Peter Warwick "Gus" Gilmore, (born 31 January 1962) is a senior officer in the Australian Army, currently serving as Head Military Strategic Commitments Division. He previously served as Commander Forces Command from 23 January 2015 to December 2016, Deputy Chief of Army from September 2013 to January 2015, and Special Operations Commander Australia from January 2011 to September 2013.
Geelong CollegeRoyal Military College Duntroon, 1979–1983University of New South Wales (B.A.)Deakin University (Master of Arts (International Relations))British Royal Military College of ScienceAustralian Army Command and Staff CollegeAustralian Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies1983 Royal Australian Infantry Corps198? Platoon commander, 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment1988 Acting Quartermaster, 4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment1988 Special Air Service Regiment (SASR): Troop Commander; Adjutant; Operations Research Officer; Squadron Commander2001–2002 Commander (LtCol) SASR – active service in AfghanistanStaff appointmentsDirectorate General of Land DevelopmentHeadquarters Special Operations2003 Director (Colonel) Strategy and International EngagementSeconded to the National Security Division within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet for 18 months2005 Promoted BrigadierDeployed to lead the coalition Advisory Support Team working in the Iraqi Joint Headquarters in BaghdadDirector General (Defence) Public AffairsDirector General Future Land WarfareChief of Staff, Special Operations Headquarters2009 Commander, International Security Assistance Force Special Operations Forces, Afghanistan2011 Promoted Major General and appointed Special Operations Commander Australia2013 Deputy Chief of Army2015 Commander Forces Command2016 Head Military Strategic Commitments DivisionMarried with three teenage children.Enjoys surfing, running, and following rugby union. 
