Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)

Chief of the Defence Force
since 10 July 2024
StyleAdmiral
General
Air Chief Marshal
AbbreviationCDF
Member ofAustralian Defence Force
Reports toMinister for Defence
Term lengthFour years[1]
Formation23 March 1958
First holderLieutenant General
Sir Henry Wells
DeputyVice Chief of the Defence Force
WebsiteOfficial website

The Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) is the highest-ranking and most senior military officer in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and is the principal military advisor to the National Security Committee and the Minister for Defence. The current Chief of the Defence Force is Admiral David Johnston, who took office on 10 July 2024.

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