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| Chief of Defence | |
|---|---|
| Chef Defensie (Dutch) Chef de la Défense (French) | |
since 4 July 2024 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Type | Chief of Defence |
| Member of | Belgian Armed Forces |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Formation | 28 February 1958 |
| First holder | Lieutenant-General Jacques de Clarcq |
The Chief of Defence (Dutch: Chef Defensie; French: Chef de la Défense, abbreviated as CHOD), is the professional head and commander of the Belgian Armed Forces. He is the highest official within the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of the Defence Staff. He reports directly to the Minister of Defence and is responsible for advising the Minister, for the implementation of defence policy and for the administration of the department. The current Chief of Defence is General Frederik Vansina, since July 2024.