| Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force | |
|---|---|
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File:Flag of the Barbados Defence Force.svg Flag of the Barbados Defence Force | |
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Incumbent Colonel Glyne Sinatra Grannum since 1 February 2017 | |
| Headquarters Barbados Defence Force | |
| Reports to |
Prime Minister Governor-General |
| Constituting instrument | Barbados Defence Act (1979) |
| Formation | 15 August 1979 |
| First holder | Colonel Leonard Banfield |
| Deputy | Deputy Chief of Staff |
| Website | Official website |
The Chief of Staff is the professional head of the Barbados Defence Force. He is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Belize military. It is the highest rank military position in the country.
List of Chiefs[]
| № | Chief of Staff | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colonel Leonard Banfield | 15 August 1979 | 1980 | 0–1 years | [1] | |
| 2 | Brigadier Rudyard Lewis | 1980 | 1999 | 18–19 years | [1] | |
| 3 | Colonel Deighton Maynard | 1999 | September 2003 | 3–4 years | [1] | |
| 4 | Colonel Alvin Quintyne | September 2003 | 1 February 2017 | 13 years | [1][2] | |
| 5 | Colonel Glyne Sinatra Grannum | 1 February 2017 | Incumbent | 7 years | [2] |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Former Command". https://www.bdfbarbados.com/bdf-former-command/. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "New BDF Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief appointed". loopnewsbarbados.com. 9 January 2017. http://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/new-bdf-chief-staff-and-deputy-chief-appointed. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
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