Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force
| Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force | |
|---|---|
| القائد العام لقوة دفاع البحرين | |
Flag of the Bahrain Defence Force | |
since January 6, 2008 | |
| Bahrain Defence Force | |
| Style | His excellency field marshal |
| Type | Military |
| Member of | Ministry of Defence Affairs |
| Reports to | Supreme Commander, King of Bahrain |
| Appointer | King of Bahrain |
| Constituting instrument | Royal Decree |
| Formation | 1968 |
| First holder | Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa |
The Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force is the military leader of the Bahrain Defence Force, operating under the supreme commander, a role constitutionally held by the king of Bahrain. The king, as supreme commander, holds the highest authority within the military structure.
The commander-in-chief is responsible for command and control, overseeing the military operations and discipline in compliance with military procedures and the code of conduct established under the constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The position is reportedly held by a field marshal; however, the constitution of Bahrain lacks sufficient references to determine the eligibility criteria for the rank of commander-in-chief.