Chief of the General Staff (Australia)

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The Chief of the General Staff (Australia) was the professional head of the Australian Army, responsible for its overall command, administration, and strategic direction before the role evolved into the modern Chief of Army position.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Australian Army appointment
military position
appliesTo Australian Army
basedIn Canberra
country Australia
function advise Australian Government on Army matters
implement defence policy within the Army
oversee Army readiness and training
hasJurisdiction Australian Army
hasStyle Lieutenant General
historicalSuccessorRole Chief of Army (Australia)
isPartOf Australian military leadership
officeHolderMustBe senior Australian Army officer
officeHolderRankTypically lieutenant general
partOf Australian Defence Force command structure
precededBy Chief of the General Staff (Commonwealth Military Forces)
replacedBy Chief of Army (Australia)
reportsTo Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)
Minister for Defence (Australia)
responsibleFor administration of the Australian Army
overall command of the Australian Army
strategic direction of the Australian Army
role professional head of the Australian Army
succeededBy Chief of Army (Australia)
usedUntil title discontinued in late 20th century

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