Deputy_Chief_of_Army_(Australia)

Deputy Chief of Army

Deputy Chief of Army

The second most senior appointment in the Aussie Army

The Deputy Chief of Army (DCA) is the second most senior appointment in the Australian Army, responsible to the Chief of Army (CA). The rank associated with the position is major general (2-star).

Not to be confused with Vice Chief of the Army Staff or Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India).

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The current appointee is Major General Chris Smith, who took up the posting on 31 January 2024.

Appointees

The following (incomplete) list chronologically records those who have held the post of Deputy Chief of Army or its preceding positions. Rank and honours are as at the completion of the individual's term.

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