The professional head of the UK Armed Forces and the principal military adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Government.
28 Aug 09
Deputizes for the Chief of the Defence Staff and has responsibility, with the Second Permanent Secretary, for running Defence business, principally through the Central Staff.
5 Jun 09
Professional head of the Royal Navy.
30 Sep 09
Professional head of the British Army.
28 Aug 09
Professional head of the Royal Air Force.
6 Aug 09