Back Cap de l'Estat Major (Luxemburg) Catalan Chef d'état-major de l'Armée (Luxembourg) French ראש ההגנה (לוקסמבורג) HE
| Chief of Defence | |
|---|---|
| Chef d’État-major de l'Armée (French) | |
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 Luxembourg Army | |
| Member of | Ministry for Defence |
| Reports to | The Grand Duke |
| Formation | 15 July 1967 |
| First holder | Colonel Michel Mayer |
| Deputy | Deputy Chief of Defence |
| Website | Official website |
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The Chief of Defence (French: Chef d’État-major de l'Armée) is a position in the military of Luxembourg and head of the Luxembourg Army. The Chief of Defence is the professional head of the armed forces, and in charge of the day-to-day operation. The current Chief of Defence is Steve Thull.
He is formally subordinate to the Grand Duke, whom the Constitution names as the commander-in-chief,[1] but answers to the Minister for Defence in the civilian government.[2]
- ^ "Une monarchie constitutionnelle" (in French). Service Information et Presse. Archived from the original on 24 May 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
- ^ "Organigramme" (in French). Army of Luxembourg. Retrieved 26 November 2010.