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The '''Chief of the Defence Staff''' ('''CDS''') is the professional head of the [[Gallambrian Armed Forces]] and the most senior uniformed military advisor to the [[Secretary of State for Defence (Gallambria)|Secretary of State for Defence]] and the [[Prime Minister of Gallambria|Prime Minister]]. The Chief of the Defence Staff is based at the [[Ministry of Defence (Gallambria)|Ministry of Defence]] and works alongside the Permanent Secretary of Defence, the Ministry's senior Civil Servant.
The '''Chief of the Defence Staff''' ('''CDS''') is the professional head of the [[Gallambrian Armed Forces]] and the most senior uniformed military advisor to the [[Secretary of State for Defence (Gallambria)|Secretary of State for Defence]] and the [[Prime Minister of Gallambria|Prime Minister]]. The Chief of the Defence Staff is based at the [[Ministry of Defence (Gallambria)|Ministry of Defence]] and works alongside the Permanent Secretary of Defence, the Ministry's senior Civil Servant.


The current Chief of the General Staff is {{ap|Air Chief Marshal|ACM}} [[Errol McCormack|Sir Errol McCormack]]. He was appointed to the position following the resignation of {{wp|General}} [[Nate Perry-Marsh|Sir Nate Perry-Marsh]], when he was appointed as the Senior Military Delegate for [[Gallambria]] to [[Tricontinental_Defence_Treaty_Organisation|TRIDENT]]. Chiefs of the Defence Staff are appointed on the recommendation of the [[Secretary of State for Defence (Gallambria)|Secretary of State for Defence]], to the [[Prime Minister of Gallambria|Prime Minister]] before being approved by the [[Monarchy of the Kingdom of Gallambria|Monarch.
The current Chief of the General Staff is {{wp|Air Chief Marshal|ACM}} [[Errol McCormack|Sir Errol McCormack]]. He was appointed to the position following the resignation of {{wp|General}} [[Nate Perry-Marsh|Sir Nate Perry-Marsh]], when he was appointed as the Senior Military Delegate for [[Gallambria]] to [[Tricontinental_Defence_Treaty_Organisation|TRIDENT]]. Chiefs of the Defence Staff are appointed on the recommendation of the [[Secretary of State for Defence (Gallambria)|Secretary of State for Defence]], to the [[Prime Minister of Gallambria|Prime Minister]] before being approved by the [[Monarchy of the Kingdom of Gallambria|Monarch.


==Supporting and associated posts==
==Supporting and associated posts==
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The CDS maintains a close working relationship with the Secretary of Defence, and they both report to the the Secretary of State for Defence. The CDS focuses on military operations and strategy, while the Secretary of Defence's remit concerns administrative and financial policy.
The CDS maintains a close working relationship with the Secretary of Defence, and they both report to the the Secretary of State for Defence. The CDS focuses on military operations and strategy, while the Secretary of Defence's remit concerns administrative and financial policy.


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[[Category:Gallambrian Armed Forces]]
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Latest revision as of 10:24, 22 April 2023

Chief of the Defence Staff
Crest of the Gallambrian Armed Forces.svg
Crest of the Gallambrian Armed Forces
Chief of the Defence Staff Ensign (Gallambria).svg
Ensign of the Chief of the Defence Staff
Errol McCormack.jpg
Incumbent
ACM Sir Errol McCormack
since 2018
Gallambrian Armed Forces
AbbreviationCDS
Member ofDefence Council
Reports toSecretary of State for Defence
NominatorSecretary of State for Defence
AppointerPrime Minister
with Royal consent and advice
Term length3 years
renewable
Constituting instrumentDefence Act 1890
Formation1891
First holderGeneral Sir Spencer Lloyd-Carr
DeputyVice-Chief of the Defence Staff

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) is the professional head of the Gallambrian Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military advisor to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Prime Minister. The Chief of the Defence Staff is based at the Ministry of Defence and works alongside the Permanent Secretary of Defence, the Ministry's senior Civil Servant.

The current Chief of the General Staff is ACM Sir Errol McCormack. He was appointed to the position following the resignation of General Sir Nate Perry-Marsh, when he was appointed as the Senior Military Delegate for Gallambria to TRIDENT. Chiefs of the Defence Staff are appointed on the recommendation of the Secretary of State for Defence, to the Prime Minister before being approved by the [[Monarchy of the Kingdom of Gallambria|Monarch.

Supporting and associated posts

The CDS is supported by a deputy, the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS), who normally holds a four-star ranks, usually from a different service to the CDS. There are also several Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (DCDS) posts who support the VCDS. These are:

  • Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Operations)
  • Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Personnel)
  • Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Capability)

The CDS maintains a close working relationship with the Secretary of Defence, and they both report to the the Secretary of State for Defence. The CDS focuses on military operations and strategy, while the Secretary of Defence's remit concerns administrative and financial policy.

Timeline

Anthony HolmesErrol McCormackNate Perry-MarshAllan Chapman-Moore
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