Major Donald commenced his career as an Army Reservist at the University of New South Wales Regiment in 2007 before transferring to the Regular Army in 2009. During his full-time career, he has served as an Operations Officer for Reserve Units on two occasions and as an Acting Brigade Major within a Reserve Formation. Major Donald assumed the role of Officer Commanding Arnhem Squadron, North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) in January 2021.
James Long is an Infantry Warrant Officer having served the majority of his career with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. He has been a Recruit Instructor at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, completed roles as an Observer Trainer and Headquarters Exercise Planner at the Combat Training Centre and is currently the Formation Welfare Warrant Officer for the 3rd Brigade.