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Chief of Defence (Luxembourg)
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The Chief of Defence (French: Chef d’État-major de l'Armée) is a position in the military of Luxembourg and head of the Luxembourg Army. The Chief of Defence is the professional head of the armed forces, and in charge of the day-to-day operation. The current Chief of Defence is Steve Thull.
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Chef d’État-major de l'Armée (French) | |
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Member of | Ministry for Defence |
Reports to | The Grand Duke |
Formation | 15 July 1967 |
First holder | Colonel Michel Mayer |
Deputy | Deputy Chief of Defence |
Website | Official website |
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He is formally subordinate to the Grand Duke, whom the Constitution names as the commander-in-chief,[1] but answers to the Minister for Defence in the civilian government.[2]