Chief of Defence Force (New Zealand)
Professional head of the New Zealand Defence Force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) is the appointment held by the professional head of the New Zealand Defence Force. The post has existed under its present name since 1991. From 1963 to 1991 the head of the New Zealand Defence Force was known as the Chief of Defence Staff. All the incumbents have held three-star rank. The current Chief of Defence Force is Air Marshal Kevin Short.[1]
"Head of the Defence Forces (New Zealand)" redirects here. For position held by the monarch of New Zealand, see Head of the Armed Forces (New Zealand).
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Chief of Defence Force | |
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Abbreviation | CDF |
Member of | New Zealand Defence Force |
Reports to | Minister of Defence |
Term length | Three years (renewable) |
Constituting instrument | Defence Act 1990 |
Formation | 1 July 1963 |
First holder | Vice Admiral Sir Peter Phipps |
Deputy | Vice Chief of Defence Force |
Website | Official website |
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