Pair of DPDU trousers : Commodore S R Gilmore, Royal Australian Navy

Australian Defence Force issued trousers in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and the ankles are adjustable by elastic cords. A slash pocket is located at each hip, a single patch pocket with central button closure on the right buttock, and a pair of pleated expanding pockets with concealed two button closures under flaps are located on the thighs. All buttons are of khaki plastic. The waist is closed by a zipper fly and single button waistband, and is adjustable via fabric tabs and a pair of buttons at each hip. There are five large button-down belt loops on the waistband. A faded olive green fabric manufacturer's label is stitched to the lining of the right hand waist pocket, and gives cleaning and care instructions and the size of 90R. The name 'GILMORE' is written on the label in black felt pen.

Uniform worn by Commodore S R Gilmore during his time in command of Task Force 58. Commodore Gilmore took command of Task Force 58 on 17 April 2005, becoming the first non-United States officer to command the Task Force. It was also one of the most senior operational sea commands exercised by a RAN officer since The Second World War. Stephen Richard 'Steve' Gilmore joined the Royal Australian in 1977. He served in HMA Ships Stalwart, Townsville, Derwent Hobart and Melbourne. He also served in HMS Active on exchange with the Royal Navy. From 1992 to 1994, with the rank of lieutenant commander, Gilmore served in Maritime Headquarters as the Fleet Gunnery Officer and as Principal Warfare Officer (A) in the Sea Training Group. Promoted to commander in 1996, he was appointed the RAN Liaison Officer to the US Navy Doctrine Command in Norfolk, Virginia. On return to Australia, Commander Gilmore was posted to Maritime Headquarters as Commander Plans. For this role, he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2000 Queens Birthday Honours list. Commander Gilmore assumed command of HMAS Arunta in 2000. He was promoted to captain in 2001 and was appointed as the Director of Maritime Combat Development in the Capability Systems Division of Australian Defence Headquarters in December 2002. He was promoted to commodore in January 2005 and appointed to the position of Director General Navy Strategic Policy and Futures in Navy Headquarters. As Commander of Task Force 58, Commodore Gilmore was responsible for all coalition maritime security operations across the Northern Persian Gulf. Specific tasks allocated to Task Force 58 included the protection of key oil infrastructure, maritime interception operations, anti piracy activity and regional engagement. Around ten coalition warships were allocated to the Task Force with up to 1,700 coalition personnel under Commodore Gilmore’s command. While focused on protection of the oil platforms, Task Force 58 was also responsible for integration of the Iraqi Navy and their subsequent self maintenance of security in Iraqi territorial waters. Commodore Gilmore’s time in command of Task Force 58 ceased on 12 August 2005. In 2006 Commodore Gilmore was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queens Birthday Honours list in recognition of his service in command of Task Force 58. He became the Commander of Navy Systems Command in September 2007.