Defence Command (Denmark)
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The Danish Defence Command (DCD) (Danish: Forsvarskommando, FKO) is the Danish joint military command and the top coordination and controlling authority of the Danish Armed Forces. It is a Level I command authority, directly under the Ministry of Defence.
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Danish Defence Command (DCD) | |
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Forsvarskommando | |
Founded | 1 October 2014 (1969) |
Country | Kingdom of Denmark |
Allegiance | Frederik X Denmark Faroe Islands Greenland |
Size | ~170 civilian ~80 military |
Part of | Ministry of Defence |
Motto(s) | Viribus Unitis (United strength) |
Budget | 15,8 billion1 DKK |
Commanders | |
Chief of Defence | General Flemming Lentfer |
Vice Chief of Defence | Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen |
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It consists of the Chief of Defence and three service staffs, Operations and Planning Staffs, known collectively as Forsvarsstaben (the Defence Staff), Arctic Command and the Special Operations Command.[1][2]