| Chief of the General Staff of the Moldovan National Army | |
|---|---|
| Marelui Stat Major al Armatei Republicii Moldova | |
 Emblem of National Army | |
 Standard of the Armed Forces | |
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Incumbent Brigader General Igor Cutie since March 18, 2016 | |
| Ministry of Defense | |
| Status | Active |
| Member of | General Staff of Armed Forces of the Moldovan National Army |
| Reports to | Minister of Defense |
| Residence | Chisinau |
| Appointer | President of Moldova |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Moldova |
| Precursor | Chief of Staff of the Kishinev Garrison |
| Formation | April 26, 1994 |
| First holder | Pavel Chirău |
| Unofficial names | Commander of National Army |
The Chief of the General Staff of the Moldovan National Army (Marelui Stat Major al Armatei Republicii Moldova) also known as the Commander of National Army is the professional head of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova. The position was established on 26 April 1994, two days after the general staff of the national army was established.
The purpose of the Chief of the General Staff is to assist the Minister of Moldova and the President of Moldova in commanding the Moldovan National Army. The Chief of the General Staff is also the superior to the Commander of the Moldovan Ground Forces and the Commander of the Moldovan Air Force.[1]
List of Chiefs[]
| № | Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colonel Pavel Chirău (1952–2008) | 26 April 1994 | 20 March 1997 | 2 years, 328 days | . | |
| 2 | Colonel Vladimir Donțul | 20 March 1997 | 24 December 1997 | 279 days | . | |
| 3 | Brigadier General Ion Coropcean (born 1960) | 16 June 1998 | 25 September 2009 | 11 years, 101 days | . | |
| 4 | Vitalie Marinuța (born 1970) (while serving as defense minister) | 25 September 2009 | 2011 | 1–2 years | . | |
| 5 | Brigadier General Vitalie Stoian | 2011 | 2013 | 1–2 years | [2] | |
| 5 | Brigadier General Igor Gorgan | 2013 | 18 March 2016 | 2–3 years | [3][4] | |
| 6 | Brigadier General Igor Cutie | 18 March 2016 | Incumbent | 8 years, 32 days | [5] |
See also[]
- Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova
- Ministry of Defense (Moldova)
- Moldovan Air Force
- Moldovan Ground Forces
References[]
- ↑ http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=159
- ↑ https://utm.md/en/university-subdivisions/faculties/faculty-of-economic-engineering-and-business/military-department/
- ↑ https://moldovanpolitics.com/2016/03/29/moldovas-chief-of-general-staff-dismissed-after-long-feud-with-defense-minister/amp/
- ↑ http://www.army.md/?lng=3&action=show&cat=160&obj=258
- ↑ http://www.army.md/?lng=2&action=show&cat=160&obj=260
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