Chief of the Defence Staff

The flag of the Chief of the Defence Staff

The Chief of the Defence Staff is the professional head of the Ibaglian Armed Forces. The Chief of the Defence Staff commands the Ibaglian Armed Forces under the direction of the Minister of Defence. Chiefs of the Defence Staff are traditionally raised to the highest rank in their service upon their appointment. The current Chief of the Defence Staff is Field Marshal Sir Peter Chaucer.

List of Chiefs of the Defence Staff

• Field Marshal John Witzberger (1955–1958)
• Field Marshal Sir Robert Carlin (1958–1965)
• Admiral of the Fleet Sir Arnold Bachman (1965–1970)
• Field Marshal Mark Tannon (1970–1971)
• Marshal of the Royal Ibaglian Air Force Charles Fisher (1971–1979)
• Field Marshal Sir William Benson (1979–1985)
• Admiral of the Fleet Sir Alexander Parsons (1985–1989)
• Field Marshal Sir William Barriter (1989–1992)
• Field Marshal Sir Erik Barnes (1992–1999)
• Field Marshal George Venderschmitt (1999–2004)
• Marshal of the Royal Ibaglian Air Force Sir Alan Penderson (2004–2007)
• Field Marshal Sir Peter Chaucer (2007–)