Chief of the Defence Force (Namibia)

Chief of the Namibian Defence Force
Flag of the Namibian Defence Force
Incumbent
Air Marshal Martin Pinehas
since 1 April 2020
Ministry of Defence
Reports toMinister of Defence
AppointerPresident of Namibia
Constituting instrumentDefence Act of 2002
PrecursorCommander of the SWATF
Formation1990
First holderDimo Hamaambo
WebsiteOfficial website

The Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) is the professional head of the Namibian Defence Force. He is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Namibian military. The position was established after Namibia became independent in 1990. The current chief is Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, he succeeded Lieutenant general John Mutwa.

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