| Deputy Chief of the Army Staff | |
|---|---|
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 Indian Army | |
| Type | Principal Staff Officer |
| Abbreviation | DCOAS |
| Reports to | Vice Chief of the Army Staff |
| Seat | Army Headquarters, New Delhi |
The Deputy Chiefs of the Army Staff (DCOAS) are Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) of the Indian Army, and are three-star rank appointments held by Lieutenant-Generals. Currently the rank of DCOAS has three divisions:- Capability Development and Sustenance, Information Systems & Coordination and Strategy.