Mick Ryan (general)
Mick Ryan | |
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| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1987–2022 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Australian Defence College (2018–22) 1st Brigade (2014–16) 1st Reconstruction Task Force (2006–07) 1st Combat Engineer Regiment (2006–07) |
| Battles / wars | United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia Meritorious Service Medal (United States) Joint Service Commendation Medal (United States) |
Major General Michael Barry Ryan, AM is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army and a military strategist. Ryan served as Commander of the Australian Defence College 2018 to 2022, became a Senior Fellow for Military Studies at the Lowy Institute in 2024, and is a Adjunct Fellow of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is a commentator on contemporary military affairs, including the Russo-Ukrainian War, Asia/Pacific military strategy, and military matters in the Middle East.