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).

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.

References


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Deputy Chief Cover Letter Examples QwikResume

LT GEN SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMA TAKES OVER AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

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