Background
Barrie, Christopher Alexander was born on May 29, 1945 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Alexander William and Dorothy Clare (Crystal) Barrie.
Barrie, Christopher Alexander was born on May 29, 1945 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Alexander William and Dorothy Clare (Crystal) Barrie.
Bachelor, Deakin University, Australia, 1983. Master of Business Administration, Deakin University, Australia, 1996.
International fellow, National Defense U., Washington, 1986-1987;force development planning staff headquarters, Australian Defense Force, 1987-1989;defense attache New Delhi, Australian Defense Force, India, 1989-1991;commanding officer HMAS Watson, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1991-1992;deputy maritime commander Australia, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1992-1995;deputy chief naval staff, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1995-1997;vice chief defense force, Royal Australian Navy, since 1997.
Fellow Australian Institute Management. Member Australian Naval Institute (president 1995-1996), United Services Institute of ACT (deputy president 1996-1998).
Married Maxine Metaxia Cassidy, January 26, 1992.