Chief of the General Staff |
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 Badge of the Baustralian Army |
 Command pennant of a General |
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Baustralian Army |
Type | Role |
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Abbreviation | CGS |
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Formation | 12 March 2018 |
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First holder | Emily Day |
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The Chief of the General Staff (CGS; French: chef d'État-Major géneral) is the fourth most senior member of the Baustralian Armed Forces (after the First Sea Lord/Chief of the Naval Staff), and the professional head of His Royal Army having primary responsibility for command, control, and administration of the air force, as well as military strategy, plans, and requirements. The position is usually held by an four-fish general member of the army. The current CGS, since 1 January 2022, is General Sir Greg Watts.
Rank insignia
The rank insignia of the CGS is usually that of a general. The insignia for a General is a scimitar and a baton crossed below four Gadus stars. Above all is the royal crown.
Chiefs of the General Staff
Year |
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Commander
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Chief of the General Staff
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25 October 2018 –
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John
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25 October 2018 – 4 September 2019
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Field Marshal Emily Day
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4 September 2019 – 1 January 2022
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General Geoff Audas
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1 January 2022 –
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General Sir Greg Watts
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