What does the chief of the general staff do?
The Chief of the General Staff (CGS) is a post in many armed forces (militaries), the head of the military staff.
What rank is the CGS?
Chief of the General Staff (CGS) has been the title of the professional head of the British Army since 1964. The CGS is a member of both the Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Army Board. Prior to 1964 the title was Chief of the Imperial General Staff (CIGS).
Who is the Chief of Army Staff General?
General Manoj Mukund Naravane
As the most senior officer to serve in the Indian Army, the Chief of the Army Staff is a military adviser to the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Defence. The current COAS is General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who took office on 31 December 2019.
Who is current CDS of India?
General Bipin Rawat
Days after the government announced the creation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post, retiring Army chief, General Bipin Rawat, was on December 30 appointed the first tri-service chief with effect from December 31, 2019. General Bipin Rawat is the first sitting Chief of Army Staff to be appointed to the top post.
Who does Chief General Staff report to?
The CGS reports to the Chief of the Defence Staff ( CDS ) and, as a Service COS , has a right of direct access to the Secretary of State and the Prime Minister. The CGS is a member of the Defence Council and the Army Board, the Armed Forces Committee, the Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Senior Appointments Committee.
Who is the boss of the UK army?
General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith
General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith KCB CBE ADC GEN The Chief of the General Staff is the head of the British Army. The post is immediately subordinate to The Chief of Defence Staff, the head of the British Armed Services.
Who is the major general of Indian Army?
The two current generals in the Indian Armed Forces are General Bipin Rawat (Chief of Defence Staff) and General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Chief of the Army Staff).
Which is the highest rank in Indian Army?
Field Marshal
Field Marshal (or field marshal, abbreviated as FM) is a five–star general officer rank and the highest attainable rank in the Indian Army. Field Marshal is ranked immediately above general, but not exercised in the regular army structure.