Chief of the Defence Force (Queensland)
The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) is the second-most senior member of the Queenslandian Armed Forces (after the commander-in-chief) having primary responsibility for command, control, and administration of the forces, as well as military strategy, plans, and requirements. The position is usually held by an Four-star general member of one of the three main branches of the Queenslandian Armed Forces. The current CDS, since 9 July 2020, is Field Marshal Sir Michael Nicholas Fulham, 1st Baron Fulham of Aylsham.
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 Badge of the Chief of Defence Forces | |
 Command flag of the CDS | |
Incumbent Vice Admiral Sir Carl N. Olaf since 22 February 2021 | |
| His Majesty's Queenslandian Armed Forces | |
| Type | Role |
| Abbreviation | CDS |
| Precursor | Ministry of Defence |
| Formation | 3 January 2015 |
| First holder | George I of Queensland |
The role of the CDF is to, under the advice of the Commander-in-Chief may conscript citizens. On his own authority, he may give orders on force-wide levels, for example, where to battle during a conflict.
Rank insignia
The rank insignia of the CDF is of an Admiral or its equivalents in the army, General, and the air force, Air Chief Marshal, depending on the branch of the Commander.
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 Royal Queensland Air Force
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 Royal Queensland Army
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 Royal Queensland Navy
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Chiefs of the Defence Staff
| Year | Sovereign | Year | Commander |
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| Chief of Defense Forces of the Queenslandian Armed Forces | |||
| 3 January 2015 – 7 October 2017 |  George I
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3 January 2015 – 7 October 2017 | George I
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| 7 October 2017 – 10 December 2017 |  Victoria II
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7 October 2017 – 10 December 2017 | Victoria II
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| 10 December 2017 – 29 April 2020 | George III
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10 December 2017 – 10 October 2018 | ACM. Sir Michael A. George
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| 10 October 2018 – 25 December 2018 | Gen. Sir James N. Edward
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| 25 December 2018 – 3 January 2020 | Maj. Gen. Nutthawee Pitikawong
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| 3 January 2020 – 15 February 2020 | Gen. Sir Michael N. Fulham
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| 15 February 2020 – 29 April 2020 | Admiral Sir David K. George
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| 29 April 2020 – 16 July 2020 | Charlotte IV
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29 April 2020 – 16 July 2020 | Admiral Sir Leonard C. Cardiff
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| 16 July 2020 – 20 October 2020 | Albert V
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16 July 2020 – 15 August 2020 | Admiral Sir Leonard C. Cardiff
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| 15 August 2020 – 20 October 2020 | ACM. George V. David-Haggren
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| 20 October 2020 – 2 November 2020 |  Frederick VI
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20 October 2020 – 16 October 2020 | ACM. George V. David-Haggren
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| 16 October 2020 – 2 November 2020 | FM Sir Michael Nicholas Fulham
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| 3 November 2020 – 10 December 2020 | Catherine VII
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2 November 2020 – 10 December 2020 | FM Sir Michael Nicholas Fulham
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| 10 December 2020 – 10 February 2021 |  Juliana VIII
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10 December 2020 – 10 February 2021 | FM Sir Michael Nicholas Fulham
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| 10 February 2021 – present | Edward IX
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10 February 2021 – 22 February 2021 | FM Sir Michael Nicholas Fulham
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| 22 February 2021 – present | Vice Admiral Sir Carl N. Olaf
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