Born in Doha, Qatar and hailing from Nova Scotia, Captain Carsten MacLean joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2011. In 2015, he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the Royal Military College of Canada and, following completion of his Armoured Troop Leader training, was posted to LdSH(RC) as a Recce Troop Leader in 2016.

During his first Regimental tour, Captain MacLean had the opportunity to conduct training in the United States and Germany, and led the Regimental Nijmegen Team in the conduct of the International Four Days Marches in 2018. Following his time as a Troop Leader, Captain MacLean was employed as the Recce Squadron Liaison Officer, Assistant Adjutant, and HQ Squadron Admin Officer. In 2019, he was posted to the British Columbia Dragoons in Kelowna, BC, as the Adjutant/Operations Officer.

In 2022, Captain MacLean returned to the Regiment and served as A Squadron Second-in-Command, Acting Officer Commanding A Squadron, and Regimental Operations Officer.

Captain MacLean has deployed on Op IMPACT as the Deputy Commanding Officer/Operations Officer of Canadian Training Assistance Team – Lebanon, as well in support of Canadians as part of Op LENTUS 17-05 and Op LENTUS 18-03.

Captain MacLean resides in Edmonton and enjoys hiking, softball, and has a keen interest in military history.