Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)

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Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force
Incumbent Robert Chipman since 9 July 2024
Style	Vice Admiral Lieutenant General Air Marshal
Member of	Australian Defence Force
Reports to	Chief of the Defence Force
Term length	Four years (renewable)
Formation	6 June 1986 (1986-06-06)
First holder	Air Marshal Ray Funnell

The Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF) is the military deputy to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) of Australia, and acts as the CDF in his absence under standing acting arrangements. Air Marshal Robert Chipman, the incumbent VCDF, has held the position since 9 July 2024.