| Chief of the Joint Staff of Defence | |
|---|---|
| Jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto de la Defensa de Chile | |
| Ministry of Defense | |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | President of Chile |
| Formation | 23 February 2010 |
| First holder | Cristián Le Dantec |
The Chief of the Joint Staff of Defence (Spanish: Jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto de la Defensa de Chile) is the professional head of the Chilean Armed Forces. The Chief is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Chilean military.
The current Chief is Vice Admiral Pablo Niemann Figari. He was appointed by President Gabriel Boric on 20 November 2023.[1]