| Chief of Defence Staff | |
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| Appointer | Prime Minister |
| Formation | 31 July 1962 |
| First holder | Paul Edwin Crook |
| Website | Official website |
The Chief of Defence Staff is the professional head of the Jamaica Defence Force. They are responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Jamaican military. It is the highest ranked military position in the country.