Brigadier Thompson has held a range of command and staff appointments across tactical, operational, and strategic posts, both within Australia and on operations. His experiences include Chief of Operations and Plans for the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, Commanding Officer of the 1st Aviation Regiment, and Commander 16th Aviation Brigade. Brigadier Thompson has also served as the Director of the Joint Interagency Liaison Office and the Defence Attaché, Baghdad. Brigadier Thompson is a Qualified Flying Instructor and holds a Masters of Strategic Studies and a Masters of International Relations. He is currently serving as the G3 Army and the Joint Force Land Component Commander.