Chief of the Armed Forces (Switzerland)
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The Chief of the Armed Forces (German: Chef der Armee (CdA); French: Chef de l'armée; Italian: Capo dell’esercito) commands the Swiss Armed Forces in time of peace and reports directly to the head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports and to the Swiss Federal Council. The position was established in 2004.
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Chief of the Swiss Armed Forces | |
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Chef der Armee (German) Chef de l'armée (French) Capo dell’esercito (Italian) | |
Federal Department of Defence | |
Abbreviation | CdA |
Reports to | Head of the Department of Defence |
Precursor | General Staff |
Formation | 1 January 2004 |
First holder | Lt Gen Christophe Keckeis |
Website | Official website |
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