Chairman of the Military Committee
NATO's senior military official
The Chairman of the Military Committee directs the day-to-day business of the Committee, NATO's highest military authority, and acts on its behalf.
News
- 27 June 2008 - IMS
New chairman of the NATO Military Committee - 14 Nov 2007 - IMS
New Chairman of the Military Committee elected - 01 Oct 2007 - IMS
Election of the Chairman of the Military Committee - 14/06/2005 – NATO
NATO’s Military Committee meets in Chiefs of Defence Session to bid farewell to their Chairman, General Harald Kujat and welcome his Successor, General Ray Henault - 17/11/2004 - NATO
Appointment of new Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee
Topics
Opinion
- Spring 2007 - NATO Review
Interview with General Ray Henault, Chairman of the Military Committee
Biography
Further Research
- NATO Library
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The Chairman is also the Committee’s spokesman and representative, making him the senior military spokesman for the Alliance.
Who is currently holding this function?
The current Chairman of the Military Committee is Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola of Italy, who succeeded General Ray Henault of Canada on 27 June 2008.
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What is his or her authority, tasks and responsibilities?
The Chairman’s authority stems from the Military Committee, to which he is responsible in the performance of his duties. He chairs all meetings of the Military Committee and acts in an international capacity. In his absence, the Deputy Chairman of the Military Committee takes the chair.
More...How is he or she selected and for how long?
The Chairman of the Military Committee is nominated by the NATO Chiefs of Defence and appointed for a three year term of office.
