Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces
| Commander of the Defence Forces | |
|---|---|
| Kaitseväe juhataja | |
Standard of the Commander of the Defence Force | |
since 1 July 2024 | |
| Estonian Defence Forces | |
| Type | Chief of defence |
| Member of | Headquarters of the Estonian Defence Forces |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Seat | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Nominator | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | Government of Estonia |
| Term length | Five years (with option for another two years) |
| Formation | 1918 |
| First holder | General Johan Laidoner |
| Website | www.mil.ee |
The Commander of the Defence Forces (Estonian: Kaitseväe juhataja) is the Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces and the national defence organisations.