Commander of the Defence Force (The Bahamas)
| Commander Defence Force of Bahamas | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the Bahamas Defence Force | |
Incumbent since 21 May 2020Raymond King | |
| Royal Bahamas Defence Force | |
| Formation | October 1976 |
| First holder | William Swinley |
| Deputy | Deputy Commander Defence Force |
| Website | Official website |
The Commander of the Defence Force is the professional head of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. He is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Defence Force. The current commander is Raymond King, who was appointed on 21 May 2020, after serving as acting commander since 16 October 2019.