| Deputy Chief of Army | |
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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.