WO McFarlane was interviewed by Major Mark Beretta – Channel 7 presenter and reservist – and livestreamed here on The Cove at 1900h (AEST) on Monday, 18 July 2022. With over 40 years of service, Warrant Officer Grant McFarlane served as Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army from 02 Jul 2018 until 01 Jul 2022.

WO McFarlane enlisted in the Army on 26 February 1980 and was allocated to the Royal Australian Regiment. He was posted to the 3rd Battalion, where throughout his career he filled all regimental appointments as a soldier and NCO. He has been the RSM of the 10/27th Battalion, Royal South Australian Regiment, RSM 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, RSM 3rd Brigade, RSM Combined Team Uruzgan, RSM 2 Division, RSM Career Management Agency and RSM of the Army.

This CoveTalk discusses the career of Warrant Officer Grant McFarlane; in particular his time as the Eleventh Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army.

It was a valuable conversation. Thank you to all who attended online and sent in questions for Grant to answer. Check out the entire CoveTalk below.