2026 · Q86
Consider the following statements about the position of the Chief of Defence Staff :
- 1He is the Head of the Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence.
- 2He is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
- 3He does not exercise any military command over the three Service Chiefs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
General KnowledgeDefence and Security
- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Chief of Defence Staff heads the Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence (statement 1 true). He is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (statement 2 true). He exercises no direct military command over the three Service Chiefs, who retain operational command (statement 3 true). All three statements are correct.