Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force | |
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since December 20, 2022 | |
Philippine Air Force | |
Reports to | Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Appointer | President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments |
Term length | 2 years [1] |
Constituting instrument | Republic Act No. 11939 [1] |
Formation | July 1, 1947 |
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The Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force is the overall commander and senior general of the Philippine Air Force, the aerial warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is normally held by a three-star rank of Lieutenant General. The holder of the position has operational control and is responsible for overall operations of the service, and directly reports to the Chief of Staff of the armed forces.