| Chief of the Defence Force | |
|---|---|
| ޗީފް އޮފް ޑިފެންސް ފޯސް | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Flag_of_the_Maldives_National_Defence_Force.svg) Flag of the MNDF | |
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| Maldives National Defence Force | |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | President of the Maldives |
| First holder | Lieutenant General Ambaree Abdul Sattar |
| Deputy | Vice Chief of Defense Force |
| Website | Official website |
The Chief of Defence Force (Dhivehi: ޗީފް އޮފް ޑިފެންސް ފޯސް) is the highest-ranking military officer of in the Maldives National Defence Force, who is responsible for maintaining the operational command of the military.