Chief of Defence Force (Timor-Leste)
| Chief of the Defence Forces | |
|---|---|
| Chefe Estado Maior General Forças Armadas | |
| Flag of the Timor-Leste Defence Force | |
| Incumbentsince 28 January 2022 Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek | |
| Ministry for Defence and Security | |
| Member of | Timor-Leste Defence Force | 
| Reports to | Minister for Defence and Security | 
| Residence | Dili, Timor-Leste | 
| Formation | 20 May 2002 | 
| First holder | Taur Matan Ruak | 
| Deputy | Deputy Chief of the Defence Force | 
The Chief of the Defence Forces (Portuguese: Chefe Estado Maior General Forças Armadas) is the head of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL). They are responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Timor-Leste military. The current chief is Falur Rate Laek, succeeding Lere Anan Timur.