LTCOL Wilson is deployed as the Chief of Staff (COS) Advisor in the Kabul General Garrison Command Advisor Team (KGGC-AT) on Operation Highroad – Australia’s contribution to the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. KGGC is responsible for more than 25,000 troops comprising Afghanistan’s three pillars: the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and Defence
Intelligence Directorate.

Since childhood Nicholas dreamt of becoming an officer: proud of his family’s history of service in the World Wars he joined the cadets as soon as he could. In 1995 he finished year 12 and immediately entered service and was awarded a scholarship at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

After 20 years of service as an Artillery Officer, LTCOL Wilson decided to give civilian life a go, working with the Tasmanian Fire Service and the SES as Acting State Director. Despite enjoying his civilian role, he missed the unique aspects of service life  and returned to full-time Army in February 2017.

His next job will be as the Commanding Officer to the School of Artillery in Puckapunyal.