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Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
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قائد الجيش اللبناني | |
![]() Emblem of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
![]() Flag of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
since 13 March 2025 | |
Ministry of Defense | |
Reports to | Minister of Defense |
Seat | Yarze |
Appointer | President of Lebanon |
Formation | 1 August 1945 |
First holder | Fouad Chehab |
The Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (Arabic: قائد الجيش اللبناني, romanized: qāʔid al-jayš al-lubnāniyy) is responsible for the operational command of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). According to the Constitution, the President of Lebanon is the commander-in-chief. The commander always holds the General rank. The commander must always be a Maronite Christian according to the National Pact.