Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces
| Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| قائد الجيش اللبناني | |
Emblem of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
Flag of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
since 13 March 2025 | |
| Ministry of Defense | |
| Reports to | Minister of Defense |
| Seat | Yarze |
| Appointer | President of Lebanon |
| Formation | 1 August 1945 |
| First holder | Fouad Chehab |
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The Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (Arabic: قائد الجيش اللبناني, romanized: qāʔid al-jayš al-lubnāniyy) is responsible for the operational command of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). According to the Constitution, the President of Lebanon is the commander-in-chief. The commander always holds the General rank. The commander must always be a Maronite Christian according to the National Pact.