Chief of the Defence Force (Queensland)
| Chief of the Defence Forces | |
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Incumbent Air Chief Marshal Sir Alex Patrick since 22 February 2021 | |
| His Majesty's Queenslandian Armed Forces | |
| Type | Role |
| Abbreviation | CDF |
| Precursor | Ministry of Defence |
| Formation | 3 January 2015 |
| First holder | George I of 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 22 March 2022, is Air Chief Marshal Sir Alexander Robert Patrick.
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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 Queenslandian Army
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 Royal Queensland Navy
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List of Chiefs of the Queenslandian Defence Forces
| No. | Picture | Chief of the Defence Force | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Defence branch |
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| Chiefs of Staff for Armed Forces (2015 - 2017) | ||||||
| 1 | General Albert Philip (born 2003) | 3 January 2015 | 13 January 2016 | 1 year, 10 days | Queenslandian Ground Forces | |
| The format has been adjusted by the position of Chiefs of Staff for Armed Forces to report directly to the King from 13 January 2016 - 10 December 2017 | ||||||
| Chief of the Defence Staff (2017 - 2022) | ||||||
| 2 | General Sir Michael Anthony George (born 2001) | 10 December 2017 | 10 October 2018 | 304 days | Queenslandian Ground Forces | |
| 3 | Air Chief Marshal Sir James Nick Edward (born 1990) | 10 October 2018 | 25 December 2018 | 76 days | Royal Queensland Air Force | |
| 4 | Major General Sir Nutthawee Pitikawong (born 2002) | 25 December 2018 | 3 January 2020 | 1 year, 9 days | Queenslandian Ground Forces | |
| 5 | General Sir Michael Nicholas Fulham (born 2001) | 3 January 2020 | 15 February 2020 | 43 days | Queenslandian Ground Forces | |
| 6 | Admiral Sir David Rudolph George (born 1998) | 15 February 2020 | 29 April 2020 | 74 days | Royal Queensland Navy | |
| 7 | Admiral Sir Leonard Rudyard Cardiff (born 2000) | 29 April 2020 | 15 August 2020 | 108 days | Royal Queensland Navy | |
| 8 | Air Chief Marshal George Vicente David-Haggren (born 2000) | 29 April 2020 | 15 August 2020 | 108 days | Royal Queensland Air Force | |
| (5) | Field Marshal Sir Michael Nicholas Fulham (born 2001) | 15 August 2020 | 22 February 2021 | 191 days | Queenslandian Ground Forces | |
| 9 | Admiral Sir Carl Nick Olaf (born 2000) | 22 February 2021 | 22 March 2022 | 1 year, 28 days | Royal Queensland Navy | |
| 10 | Air Chief Marshal Sir Alexander Robert Patrick (born 1999) | 22 March 2022 | 7 August 2022 | 138 days | Royal Queensland Air Force | |
| Chief of the Defence Force (2022 − present) | ||||||
| 10 | Air Chief Marshal Sir Alexander Robert Patrick (born 1999) | 8 August 2022 | Incumbent | 1 year, 40 days | Royal Queensland Air Force | |
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Commander-in-Chief: Albert of Queensland Prime Minister and Deputy Commander-in-Chief: The Rt Hon. Sir Paul Gordon Minister of Defense: James Alexander Chief of the Defence Force: Air Chief Marshal Sir Alexander Robert Patrick Vice-Chief of the Defence Force: Major General Antonette Karen Marise | |
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