United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 47277
Chiefs of Staff: Military Strategic Headquarters
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23 April 2025
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30 April 2025 · Answer
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30 April 2025
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there is a minimum level of operational experience required to hold the position of Chief of the Defence Staff following the establishment of the Military Strategic Headquarters.
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23 April 2025
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there is a minimum level of operational experience required to hold the position of Chief of the Defence Staff following the establishment of the Military Strategic Headquarters.
Source: Commons
30 April 2025
Answer
The Chief of the Defence Staff is chosen through a highly rigorous selection process to ensure the most suitable and qualified candidate for the role. This will continue to be the case. Operational experience is one of the criteria for eligible candidates...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-04-23/47277
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1796142
- uk · wq-1796142 · source updated 30 April 2025