Investigations into the second most powerful person in the military and a lower-ranked officer failed to interview the officer’s ex-husband.

Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force Ray Griggs has been cleared of any wrong-doing after leaving his wife of 22 years and starting a relationship with a lower-ranked navy commander.

But it’s been revealed that two reviews and an inquiry into the affair failed to interview the female officer’s ex-husband.

Ben Fordham speaks with Bernard Gaynor, former ADF member.

“This is really a rather extraordinary situation.

“It’s raising eyebrows right across the defence force.”

Listen to the full interview below