Army High Command
| Commander of the Brazilian Army | |
|---|---|
| Comandante do Exército Brasileiro | |
since 21 January 2023 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Abbreviation | Commander of the Army |
| Member of | Army High Command |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Nominator | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | President of Brazil |
| Formation | 10 March 1808 |
| First holder | Rodrigo de Sousa Coutinho |
| Website | Official website |
The Army High Command (ACE) of Brazil is formed by the Army Commander and other army generals in active service. The country currently holds sixteen active 4-star generals, several of then in command posts, in addition to a post in the Ministry of Defence. The mission of ACE include the selection of a list of candidates to the post of commander, the prospection of regional and global political situations, among others roles. All Brazilian generals are graduates of the Brazilian Superior War School.