Deputy Chief of Army

Deputy Chief of Army
Incumbent Chris Smith since 31 January 2024
Australian Army
Style	Major General
Abbreviation	DCA
Member of	Australian Defence Force
Reports to	Chief of Army
Formation	1920
First holder	Brigadier General Thomas Blamey
Website	Official website

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.