| Chief of the General Staff | |
|---|---|
| Șef al Marelui Stat Major al Armatei Republicii Moldova (Romanian) | |
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since 11 October 2024 | |
| Ministry of Defense | |
| Type | Chief of defence |
| Member of | General Staff of Armed Forces of the Moldovan National Army |
| Reports to | Minister of Defense |
| Residence | Chișinău |
| Appointer | President of Moldova |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Moldova |
| Precursor | Chief of Staff of the Kishinev Garrison |
| Formation | April 26, 1994 |
| First holder | Pavel Chirău |
| Unofficial names | Commander of National Army |
The Chief of the General Staff of the Moldovan National Army (Romanian: Șef al Marelui Stat Major al Armatei Republicii Moldova) also known as the Commander of National Army is the professional head of the Moldovan National Army and the larger Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova. The position was established on 26 April 1994, two days after the general staff of the national army was established.
The purpose of the Chief of the General Staff is to assist the Minister of Defense and the President of Moldova in commanding the Moldovan National Army. The Chief of the General Staff is also the superior to the Commander of the Moldovan Ground Forces and the Commander of the Moldovan Air Force.[1] During wartime, the Chief of the General Staff becomes the First Deputy Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces should the Minister of Defense be a civilian.[2]