| Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces | |
|---|---|
since 19 March 2014 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Member of | Eritrean Defence Forces |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | President |
| Formation | 1991 |
The Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defence Forces. The person in this post is the highest-ranking military officer in the EDF and is responsible for maintaining operational control over military structures.