 Under Gumley's leadership a comprehensive reform of combat clothing for the Australian Defence Force was implemented.Key outcomes of the independent 2007 review included ensuring that deployed Australian troops receive high quality clothing and personal equipment, and the release of a five-year forecast of procurement opportunities in the sector Clothing and Personal Equipment Procurement Plan to provide industry with sufficient guidance to enable broad business planning.In an interview with "The Age" newspaper 5 July 2006, precipitating the 2007 review, Gumley admitted endemic problems within the DMO.