Chief of Defence Force (Timor-Leste)

Chief of the Defence Forces
Chefe Estado Maior General Forças Armadas
Flag of the Timor-Leste Defence Force
Incumbent
Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek
since 28 January 2022
Ministry for Defence and Security
Member ofTimor-Leste Defence Force
Reports toMinister for Defence and Security
ResidenceDili, Timor-Leste
Formation20 May 2002
First holderTaur Matan Ruak
DeputyDeputy Chief of the Defence Force

The Chief of the Defence Forces (Portuguese: Chefe Estado Maior General Forças Armadas) is the head of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL). They are responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Timor-Leste military. The current chief is Falur Rate Laek, succeeding Lere Anan Timur.

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