Chief of the Iraqi General Staff
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iraq (Arabic: رئاسة اركان الجيش العراقي) is the chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iraq. He is
| Chief of the General Staff | |
|---|---|
| Arabic: رئاسة اركان الجيش | |
![]() Shoulder insignia specificly for the chief | |
| Ministry of Defense | |
| Member of | General Staff |
| Reports to | Ministry of Defense |
| Seat | Green Zone, Baghdad |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of Iraq |
| Formation | 6 Jan 1921 |
| First holder | Saleh Saeb |
appointed by the Prime Minister of Iraq, who is the commander-in-chief. The position dates to the period of the Independence of Iraq.[1]
The current Chief of the General Staff is General Abdel Emir Yarallah, since 8 June July 2020.[2]
References
- "في ذكرى تأسيسه.. تعرف على أبرز محطات الجيش العراقي". كركوك ناو. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- "الكاظمي يعين مجموعة جديدة من المسؤولين في مناصب عليا". الشرق الأوسط (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-01-07.
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