Jason Blain

Major General Jason Blain, DSC, AM, CSC, is the Head of Land Systems in the Australian Defence Force, having graduated into the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in 1991 and served across a wide range of command, capability, and strategic staff roles, including secondments to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. A combat arms officer, he has commanded at all levels within the Royal Australian Regiment, including as Commanding Officer of the 6th Battalion RAR and later as Commander of the 7th Brigade, prior to promotion to Major General and appointment as Head of Armoured Vehicles. He has led Australian soldiers on operations in East Timor and Afghanistan, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his 2010 service in Afghanistan, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2022 for distinguished service in senior leadership roles. A graduate of numerous senior professional military and civilian programs, including Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, he holds an MBA, a Master of Management, and a Bachelor of Arts. Major General Blain also serves as a director of Melbourne Legacy and is a strong advocate for the wellbeing of serving members, veterans, and their families.