The Deputy Chief of Navy (DCN) is the second most senior appointment in the

Royal Australian Navy The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the principal naval force of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The professional head of the RAN is Chief of Navy (CN) Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AM, RAN. CN is also jointly responsible to the Minister of ...

, responsible to the Chief of Navy (CN). The rank associated with the position is rear admiral ( 2-star).

Appointees

The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of Deputy Chief of Navy or its preceding positions. Rank and honours are as at the completion of the individual's tours.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Deputy Chief of Navy Leadership of the Australian Defence Force